49 The Date.( skip this chapter)



[this is for anyone who bought this chapter please forgive me, it's the same chapter as the previous one just posted twice]

Gleaming through the cotton-like clouds were intense golden rays, striking through a faint blue sky like the gleam of a citrine or topaz jewel. The unbearable warmth was intensifying, making it arduous for the stallkeepers yet blissful for the locals.

 

"Why does it feel like everyone's been glancing at me?" I asked. It's unusual for me to grab the attention of public eyes, but today, for some reason, people have turned and taken glances at me as they walk.

 

 

'Yeah, tell that to your pretty face, dumbass,' Blaze sent. Is it really true that my face looks weird today?

 

Blaze was sighing more than usual.

 

Yesterday I asked Anabelle if she was free today, and to my good luck, she said she was, so I invited her on a date. At first she thought I was kidding, but when I said I wasn't, she took a few minutes and agreed to go on a date with me.

 

This is not a romantic date that two lovers would go on; it's just the kind of date that two friends could have just to enjoy ourselves.

 

I am also not going to be in Sephra for a long period of time, so I thought maybe I should have fun while I am here.

 

 

Tap

 

Someone tapped on my shoulders. I turned around and saw a beautiful woman with a charming smile that was directed towards me.

 

"Ana?" I gasped as I saw Anabelle; she looked totally different from what I am used to seeing her look like.

 

Normally she wears a long robe and the same type of clothes with light armour on them, mostly because we always hunt.

 

Anabelle is wearing a white long skirt, a matching blouse, and a cute handbag. She's also wearing heels, so it makes her look taller than usual, while her blouse is quite revealing around the chest part, making her look more sexy.

 

"You look beautiful!" I complimented her; she's totally different. How can I say this?

She looks more feminine.

 

 

"Anabelle?" I called out for her, but she's gone silent.

 

"Huh? Uh, you also look handsome today; it was hard for me to even recognise you." Anabelle said, 

 

"Well, I did make quite an effort." I was wearing a white shirt and grey pants with long leather boots, with my hair neatly in a bun. Besides my underwear, I borrowed every single piece of cloth from my father for today's date.

 

I also plan on buying a few clothes with the money I gather from hunting. I have like nine gold coins, twelve silver coins, and a few copper coins from my share of the money that we got from selling mana beasts to the Demacia guild.

 

Tuck

 

Anabelle pointed in the direction of the merchant area and gave me a warm smile—"Shall we head off as well?"

 

I smiled back. "Sure."

 

We then entered the market district; it's like the biggest part of the whole town; there are food stalls everywhere, clothing shops, armour shops, and much more. Anabelle and I walked side by side and looked around.

 

 

I watched as her head turned left and right, and her expression changed from curiosity to amazement to delight as she took in the sight of the various booths and stands that merchants had set up along the street.

 

"She did say that she never actually had free time to go around for sightseeing in Sephra,' I thought. Their group is here for the vacation, but she's focused on saving money even after coming here.

 

"There are a lot of people here, right?" Anabelle said,

 

"Yep, mostly because no one is allowed to go out of the town and the wall,so most of the adventurers are taking a day off." Yesterday a notice was passed in the city saying that town folks are not to leave the town or go to Balcker Forest because it's dangerous. Well, it's only for two more days.

 

They can't stop people from earning just because they can't find the corpses of some missing people.

 

 

I surveyed the crowd around us, finding mostly adventurers garbed in chainmail or hard leather armour and the occasional off-duty soldier. I know some of them because I see them at the wall regularly.

 

"Ana, Is there anywhere you want to go?" I asked. I do have a few places that I've decided on, but I thought maybe she also has a few spots in mind. It's better to ask than assume.

 

 

"There's a place that I've always wanted to try since coming here!" Anabelle pulled me by my arm and we weaved through the tide of pedestrians until we arrived near the end of a line that wrapped around a large store.

 

"I wanted to pick some outfits; I had only this outfit to wear today, and when you asked me for a date, I was nervous about what I was going to wear, but then I remembered this dress and agreed, but I still think that I need more womanly outfits, and I was hoping that you could give me your opinion. I hope you don't mind." Anabelle 

She entered this whole syntax like she remembered it by staying up all night.

 

"That's fine." I replied,

 

We then entered the store, From inside, it's one of those exotic high-end clothes stores that sells stylish clothes for a high price; it's not crowded at all.

 

 

"How can I help you, madam?" A female employee walked up to us as soon as we entered; it's like she was waiting for us.

 

After that, we bought some pretty dresses for Anabelle, and I assure you that she looked absolutely stunning and gorgeous.

 

And on a side note, I also bought a few outfits for myself, and the store employees were too nice.

 

'a little too nice, don't you think?' Blaze grumbled. She also gave me her address, saying that I could contact her if I needed to exchange or return anything.

 

We walked out of the store and immediately

The smell of smoke creeped up my nose; there's a food cart across the street, and there's a long queue in front of it before I could even inquire what could possibly be the reason for standing in such a long queue.

 

The thick mixture of herbs and spices blending with the delectable aroma of grilled meat continued to assault my senses, making my stomach almost as impatient as my parched lips.

 

"Doesn't it smell fantastic?" Anabelle asked excitedly as she craned her neck to try and get a better view of the cart.

 

I nodded. "If it tastes as good as it smells, maybe I should take the recipe." Anabelle giggled a little.

 

We waited for like half an hour in line, took some meat skewers, and made our way to the outdoor tables in front of the cart. It's a small circular table with two wooden chairs.

 

We ate the skewers and then walked around here and there in the marketing district. We also looked for some armour pieces and weapons.

 

The whole day ended in the blink of an eye; it was simply fun for me.

 

"Did you have fun?" I asked, and it's not right. If it's only me who's having fun, right?

 

"Yeah!! It was the best day since I came to Sephra, you know. I think I needed this to blow off some steam." Anabelle said this while smiling brightly.

 

Phew 

 

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