While I was filling up my shopping cart, a waiter brought over a box of potions. The waiter's eyes widened with joy as he saw how full my cart was.
I pushed the cart to the checkout and unloaded everything.
"Please include the potions and all of this. Also, add some of the milder cream."
The waiter bowed, rubbing her hands together politely.
"Oh my, thank you so much! Of course, I'll add everything. The total comes to 223 gold."
I paid and placed the items into my subspace ring.
After buying everything I needed, I felt a sense of ease and confidence. It was as if I could handle anything.
With shopping done, hunger set in. Time to head to the food market for some snacks.
At the food market, endless stalls lined the streets like a traditional market back on Earth, selling pancakes, hot dogs, meat, chicken, juice, and more.
"Try a delicious hot dog!"
"We've got steaks made from wild boar, straight from the jungle!"
"Cool off with some mukbap!"
'Huh? Mukbap?'
Drawn by the mention of mukbap, I approached the stall. Brown acorn jelly, kimchi, cucumber, seaweed, perilla powder, rice, and a savory-looking broth—it was the same mukbap I'd eaten in Korea.
"Oh! It's been so long. Please give me some mukbap!"
A few minutes later, the mukbap arrived. I scooped up the soup with a spoon and sipped it. The sour yet refreshing broth, probably due to the fruit, slid down my throat.
"Wow~~ This is delicious!"
The mukbap was so good that two women sitting next to me also ordered some.
Without thinking, I turned my head and made eye contact with them.
"Oh! It's you!"
"Uh! You're Zeon!"
"Zeon~ wow."
It was the cat beastwoman and the dog beastwoman I had met at the Kasha Clan. Since it was good to be on friendly terms with the Kasha Clan, I bowed my head and greeted them.
"Hello~ This is our second meeting since our last battle."
"That's right~ Can Zeon talk with us?"
"Yes. I'd like to be on good terms with the kasha clan."
"That's great! Karish was right! That's good news!"
"What are your names, sisters?"
"I'm Rin, a cat beastwoman."
Rin is a Savannah cat in humanoid form, dressed in a school uniform. She has short gray-brown hair, with triangular cat ears that stand out. Her face is proud yet playful, with slightly pointed canines adding to her mischievous look. She's of moderate height, with a slim, feline figure, and a black-spotted Savannah cat tail peeking out from her skirt.
"And who is the person next to you?"
"Libre~ Woof!"
Libre is a golden retriever in beast form, also dressed in a school uniform. She has a puppy-like, easygoing face, with full golden-brown hair and golden retriever ears. She's taller than Rin, with a more voluptuous figure, and her golden retriever tail sticks out from her skirt. She looks soft and cozy, perfect for a hug.
"Sister Rin! Sister Libre! Nice to meet you!"
"Nice to meet you too!"
"Nice to meet you~ Woof."
"Why do you speak like kittens?"
"It's a dialect. These days, most beastmen use the standard language, but some old families keep the dialect alive."
"So, you sisters come from a long-established family?"
"Hehe! I'm the daughter of the cat beast chieftain!"
Rin proudly declared, placing her hands on her hips.
"And what about you, Sister Libre?"
"I'm the daughter of the dog beast chieftain."
I realized I was dealing with some important figures. I recalled the content of the novel 'Girls Falling into Destruction.'
'Did Rin or Libre appear in it?'
From what I remember, Kasha's name was briefly mentioned in that section.
"So, your fathers take care of both the cat Clan and the dog Clan?"
Libre answered this time.
"Yes~ The jungle beastmen are a tribal union formed by merging several tribes~ Woof. There are various beastman tribes, and they are all loyal to the beastman king, the chief of the wolf beastmen~"
"Sisters, you're really amazing, aren't you?"
Rin responded by giving me a friendly slap on the back.
"I'm just a student now. Treat me casually!"
"Yeah, yeah~ Treat us casually~ Woof!"
Libre chimed in.
"Yes! Sister Rin! Sister Libre! But what brings you here?"
"We were hungry, so we came here for a snack~ Isn't that obvious?"
"I know, but why did you choose mukbap?"
"Mukbap is delicious. It's a special dish that you can't get in the jungle. Why is Zeon eating mukbap?"
"I like it because it's savory and refreshing."
"Zeon knows what tastes good."
We stopped talking and focused on eating our mukbap.
Seeing Rin and Libre's tails swaying from side to side, it was clear they were enjoying the mukbap.
"Sister Rin."
"Hmm?"
"Can I touch your tail?"
"Well, well, that's something only lovers do!!! It's like confessing as soon as you meet someone!!"
Rin grabbed her tail and pulled it away from me.
"Oh! I didn't know it had that meaning! Sorry!"
I bowed my head in apology.
"I understand. Humans don't know beastmen culture, so I'll let it go."
Rin accepted the apology and returned to her mukbap. Meanwhile, Libre smiled and extended her tail towards me.
"Zeon~ If it's just for a moment~ I'll let you touch it~ Woof."
"Sister Libre, thank you!"
I reached out and stroked Libre's fluffy tail.
The fur was well-groomed, soft, and smooth.
"Haaah… Hnnnn. If you touch me like that… It's almost too much."
Libre murmured with a flushed face, and Rin gave her a smack on the hand.
"Enough! I can't concentrate on eating!"
"Oh! Okay!"
When I let go of her tail, Libre looked a little disappointed.
We finished our mukbap and stood up. I wanted to spend more time with Rin and Libre.
"Sisters, would you like to walk around with me?"
"Oh my~ Are you asking your sisters for a date? Meow?"
"We're seniors and juniors, so we can be close friends."
"We're beastmen. Is that okay? Woof?"
"What does it matter if you're a beast or human? If you want to be friends, then be friends."
"Okay then~ How about it, Rin? Woof?"
"I like it too! Then the three of us can hang out!"
"Where should we go?"
Rin shouted excitedly, pumping her fist into the air.
"Let's go to the arcade!"
We headed to a famous arcade in Briesen City. Though it didn't have electronic games like those on Earth, it was full of physical games, like whack-a-mole, hand punch games, basketball tosses, and ping pong tables.
Inside, people of all ages were sweating and having fun. In the center, a boxing ring hosted two men sparring, with a crowd cheering and placing bets.
I walked over to a hand punch game machine and inserted some coins. The machine had a waist-high punch mitt, and when you hit it, your strength was measured magically and displayed as a number, with 999 being the highest score.
'Hand punches are the best way to show off a man's strength.'
"Do you want to try this?"
"I like this!"
Suddenly, Rin ran up and threw a punch.
Bam!
The machine blared and displayed 999.
'Wow. Sister Rin is stronger than I thought.'
Libre approached, her tail wagging.
"Oh my~ Rin too~ A girl should be cute~ Woof."
Libre cutely stepped forward and threw a punch.
Bam!
The machine again displayed 999.
Beastmen seem to have different physical limits. And since they're chieftains' daughters, it makes sense they'd be strong. I decided it was best not to show off my strength.
As I stood there, Rin urged me.
"What are you waiting for? Punch it!"
I was worried my score would be low.
'Damn. Won't it be embarrassing?'
I took a boxing stance, planted my back foot firmly, twisted my waist, and threw a punch.
Bam!
The machine lit up with 999. Looks like the scores were set to be achievable by most people. Feeling relieved, I spoke with a relaxed smile.
"That was fun."
"Yeah, it's a great way to relieve stress~ Just by hitting things~"
"What should we do next?"
"Let's play whack-a-mole!"
Rin dragged us to the whack-a-mole game. There were several machines, so we each took one.
Rin shouted.
"Let's see who catches the most! Speed is everything!"
"Then what's the prize for winning? Woof?"
"The glory of winning! Are you scared, Libre?"
"Oh my~ I won't lose. Woof!"
Rin and Libre were already fired up with competition.
The speed of the whack-a-mole game could be adjusted, but we set it to 'hell speed', a challenge even for veterans.
Libre tapped my shoulder and offered some advice.
"Read the warning above~ Woof."
"If the mole is damaged, you have to pay for it in proportion to the number of mole damaged."
Libre chose the game this time.
"Let's play the basketball shooting game!"
"Basketball? Do you like that game, Sister Libre?" I asked, curious.
Libre nodded enthusiastically, her golden retriever tail wagging behind her.
"Of course! I'm pretty good at it too~ Woof."
We moved over to the basketball shooting game, where you have to score as many baskets as possible within a set time. Rin, Libre, and I each took our positions in front of the machines.
Rin grinned, her feline eyes narrowing with excitement. "This time, I won't lose! Let's see who can shoot the most baskets!"
We each grabbed a basketball. As soon as the timer started, we began shooting. The balls flew through the air, hitting the backboards and sometimes swishing cleanly through the hoops.
Rin's shots were precise and fast, her cat-like reflexes coming in handy. Libre, with her strong arms, made powerful throws that landed most of the time. I focused on my technique, trying to match their speed and accuracy.
"Come on, come on!" Libre cheered herself on, her competitive side showing.
I managed to get into a rhythm, scoring several baskets in a row. The machine kept track of our points, and it was a close race. Rin's tail flicked back and forth with each successful shot, while Libre's ears perked up whenever she made a basket.
As the timer counted down the final seconds, we made our last shots. The buzzer went off, signaling the end of the game. We looked up at the scoreboard to see the results.
Rin had 45 points, Libre had 42, and I had 46.
Rin pouted playfully, "Ah! You beat me again, Zion!"
Libre laughed, her golden retriever ears flopping as she clapped her hands. "That was fun! But I guess I'll have to practice more to beat you next time~ Woof."
I smiled, feeling a sense of accomplishment. "You both did great. It was a close game."
Rin's expression softened, and she gave me a mischievous look. "You're full of surprises, Zion. Maybe we should make this a regular thing."
"I'd like that," I replied, genuinely enjoying their company.
"Then it's settled," Rin declared with a wink. "Next time, we'll find another game to challenge each other."
Libre nodded, still smiling. "And maybe next time, I'll finally win~ Woof."
As we left the arcade, the sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow over the city. I felt a sense of camaraderie with Rin and Libre, like we'd become closer friends through our playful competitions. The day had been full of surprises, and I was looking forward to whatever might come next with my new friends.
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