Glutton Berserker ~The One That Exceeds The Concept Of Levels~ Chapter 109 – Teacher Roxy

The breakfast was already prepared when I joined Shara in the dining room. Apparently, Aaron had breakfast with the others while waiting for to wake up.

The dining room had been partially renovated with warm colored walls and tiles to better accentuate the warmth of the food. We thought to use marble tiles to invoke a sense of luxury, but refrained due to our limited amount of money. Most of the family wealth had gone towards reconstructing the territory after all.

Fortunately, there were a lot of high quality halite in the mountain near our territory that we could sell to other places as a source of inco. Also, we’re trying to cultivate various spices in order to prepare more stable funding.

The cultivation thod was based on the knowledge that Seto had acquired after travelling across the country. The land in the territory seed to be suited for planting spices. Capsicum, pepper, and turric were said to be in high demand around the country, so we’d start out with those. Since there were no stable suppliers just yet, we can expect huge profits once our products hit the market. I rembered how Seto enthusiastically explained this to .

Before I left the territory, I took my ti to visit the plantation. The spices were growing well. If nothing went wrong, we’d be able to have our first harvest without a hitch. When that ti ca, Seto said that he’d be joining at the capital to deliver the spices.

I could only hope for a good news now.

Once the agriculture sector was on track, we’d proceed to the industrial sector. It’s but the first step, but we mustn’t make any mistakes.

Roxy would teach us how to cultivate grapes. It’d take so ti, but eventually we’d be able to develop our own winery there. It may not be on the sa level as the Heart’s family wine, but it’s still worth trying.

Seeing deep in thought while eating in silence, Shara chuckled.

[Fate-san must be really happy since you’ll be eting Roxy-sama today.]

[Uh….cough, cough, cough]

Involuntarily, the bread that was already inside my mouth got stuck in my throat.

[Thank you for the al]

Shara put down the dishes as she had finished eating.

I also hurriedly finished my bread and soup.

[What will you do today? The usual?]

[Yes, it is. I’ll be helping out on the orphanage.]

Even after becoming the maid of Barbatos family, Shara often visited the orphanage where she was raised. Although they weren’t blood related, she still took care the other orphans like they were her own siblings.

Personally, I wanted to move these kids to Barbatos territory. But unfortunately, this current environnt isn’t suited for kids.

[In that case, I’ll take you there. The security around the capital has beco better, but the sa thing cannot be said with the slums.]

[Thank you very much]

I took my dishes and headed to the kitchen with Shara. After putting them into the sink, we washed them side by side.

The kitchen was very large, it’s almost as wide as the house I used to live in back then in the slums. Of course, the sink was built as such that it could be used by five people at the sa ti.

This place was too wide, as I feared that even , Aaron, Shara, and Mimir combined couldn’t use the entirety of it.

Aaron laughed at . At first it would indeed be like that, but as the family mbers and the number of servants increased, it’d eventually be difficult to fit everyone in.

I couldn’t even imagine that at the mont, but Aaron said that it’s sothing that I’d understand eventually.

After the dishes had been cleaned up, I headed back to my room to retrieve Greed.

[Sorry for the wait.]

『How long were you going to make wait?』

[Don’t be like that. Today we’ll be surveying the hobgoblin forest. I’ll be able to fill up my stomach.]

『Is it Gluttony?』

[That’s right. Co on, Shara is waiting at the front door.]

My equipnt was badly damaged from the battle against Rafal, but the crafter Jade Stratos who I t back at the Fortress city Babylon had repaired it for . Since I had a personal contract with him, I was given priority regardless of the state of my equipnt.

That Jade has beco famous competitor among the craftsn in Babylon. That’s par for the course. After all, I, who made an exclusive contract with him, actually defeated Tenryu.

As soon as it beca known that I was wearing gears made by Jade, the warriors in Babylon quickly rushed to his shop.

Jade who had beco famous remained humble as he continued crafting more and more armors.

He also didn’t slouch in his effort to better himself in term of craftsmanship. Although my equipnt looked the sa as it was before, it had actually been reinforced in many places. Its defensive power had been greatly amplified by tallic fibers with high magical conductivity called mythril that had been sewn into the jacket and the pants.

Since it had yet to be tested, I did not know how effective it’ll be. But since he wrote many good things about it in the letter that ca with the equipnt, I guess I could expect great things from it.

At the frontmost room which floor was covered with soft colored carpet, Shara was waiting.

[Sorry for the wait. Okay, shall we?]

[Yes]

And so the two of us left the mansion. Shara was carrying a rather big suitcase, but she declined when I offered to carry it for her.

[I’m but a servant, how can I allow my master Fate-san to carry my luggage?]

[If you go that far…well, just tell if you are tired, okay?]

[I’ll do my best!]

Shara didn’t rely too much on either or Aaron. Perhaps because she’s used to handling things on her own so far. Well, it hasn’t been long since she started living with us. It’ll take a while before she could ease down.

We arrived at the gate that separated the holy knight residential area with other districts as I watched Shara walk energetically. Our destination, the slum, was located in the residential district. But we have to go through comrcial district to get there.

Normally, people would’ve to go through the soldiers guarding the gate. It’s an instant pass for as I am the head of Barbatos family. As for Shara, since she passes through this gate almost daily, the gatekeepers already morized her face.

[Good morning, Shara-chan!]

[Good morning]

Shara slightly bowed politely. Sohow…..the soldiers would gather around her with smile on their face. I even saw one of the older soldier gave her encouragent.

Shara is so popular. I felt a bit envious, but I’m a bit worried. What if it was rotten uncles who ca to approach her?

Shara walked past the gate, throwing innocent smile to those soldiers.

[Fate-san, co on]

[Okay okay]

As we walked along the comrcial district, I inquired to her about what happened at the gate just now.

[Just now, does it usually happen?]

[Yes. sotis they gave so sweets. It’s a good souvenir to bring for the kids at the orphanage so I’m grateful that they do.]

Seeing Shara didn’t really mind about it, I was reminded to what Aaron said before.

This child will beco a mighty fine woman in the future…. Now I can see why he said so.

Shara passed the comrcial district without even batting an eye. If it were , I would at least stop by on one of the stalls. Looking around, there were streetside stalls selling cookies and sweets. Even who don’t usually enjoy sweets sll to drift into my nose felt tempted to buy and eat it.

I rembered the little girl enjoyed eating cookies though.

[Do you, want it?]

[….no.]

When I asked, the little girl turned away her pretty face. She’s always busy with housework and helping out at the orphanage. It may be sothing unnecessary, but it’s alright once in a while.

I quickly ordered so of those big cookies from the storekeeper. I also asked to put so cookies into two small bags.

[Shara, this for you as a thanks for always working hard. You can share it with the kids at the orphanage.]

[Uaaaaaa, is it really alright to give this to …..? Thank you very much]

I also felt happy for Shara. She had to act mature despite her young age. Sotis I’m worried that she’d be overwheld eventually. Seeing her acting like a child that she’s supposed to be made happy too.

The two of us walked along the comrcial district while munching on the cookies. These cookies were as delicious as I expected it to be.

The sugary sweet taste, no, it must’ve co from honey. The natural sweetness lted inside the mouth, driving away the fatigue from daily activities. The butter used must’ve been fresh, as the texture was crispy, but gradually turned llow and produced moist aftertaste in my mouth.

[It’s delicious, Fate-san!]

[Un. indeed it is. Let’s buy it again soti]

[Yes!]

While I was thinking about the children in the orphanage while munching on the cookies slowly, a familiar voice called out to .

[Eating sothing delicious, aren’t you?]

[Roxy!]

[…..Roxy-sama, greetings]

Roxy approached us, looking alternately between and Shara. I didn’t think that I’ve done anything wrong, but when being stared at like that, I felt like I did do sothing wrong.

[We are going to survey the Hobgoblin forest, Fai. Why are you still walking around leisurely while eating cookies?]

[Ermm, I’m just escorting Shara to the orphanage. In the anti, I bought the cookies to be given to the kids. Ah, here is yours, Roxy.]

I handed over one of the bags which I had the storekeeper prepared beforehand. Then an unexpected thing happened! Roxy smiled like a blooming flower when she received the bag of cookies.

[Is it for ….thank you. Alright, let’s escort Shara to the orphanage together.]

[Ah…..thank you…..Roxy-sama]

Shara was escorted like a VIP. Flanked by two holy knights on each sides, she couldn’t help but the have a cold sweat as she watched how the passerby looked at us.

[I feel a little nervous.]

[There no need to make a big deal out of it.]

[It’s because Roxy-sama……Fate-san, so help, please?]

[Shara, just give it up. Roxy won’t budge regardless….]

[Alright, everyone! Let’s roll]

[[Yes~!]]

Led by the enthusiastic Roxy, we finally arrived at the orphanage. Since it’s in the slums, the building wasn’t exactly in a good shape.

The roof was damaged in several places. No doubt it’ll leak down when it’s raining.

I offered the sister to help support the orphanage, but was kindly declined. All of them wish to deal with it by their own hard work, and there was no getting around it.

Shara entered the orphanage and imdiately went to et the kids. Of course, bringing along the bag of cookies with her. Judging from the loud noises of children coming from the back room, the souvenir seed to be a great success.

and Roxy had been talking with the old ister for a while now.

The content of the talk included the state of security in the slum recently, how well the children were doing, and the state of the orphanage itself.

Other than that, the sister was having problems regarding the lack of teachers that were willing to educate the kids. The teacher who used to do this had to return to his hotown recently.

Although the sister could teach simple reading and arithtic, she couldn’t teach the kids other advanced subjects properly.

Roxy then said that she’s volunteering for the job, until the orphanage can find replacent. I wonder if it’d be just fine…..I’m a bit worried.

I didn’t an that Roxy can’t teach, but for a person of her position, she’s usually very busy.

[Doesn’t your ladyship have duties at the castle already?]

[It won’t be a problem really. Recently, Eris-sama has divided the duty evenly among the holy knights. Therefore, I won’t be working as much as I used to…]

[I see… in that case, teacher Roxy, please do your best]

[Yes, count Fai in too.]

Eh, why do I have to teach too…. I’m incapable of doing that. On my part, I can only read and do simple arithtic just like the sister does.

Roxy then gave the puzzled a look.

[Don’t misunderstand yet. Fai will beco the student here. I’ll be sure to properly teach you the appropriate knowledge befitting of a mber of Barbatos family!]

[Eeee, please spare from more studying, Roxy…]

[It’s teacher Roxy for you]

[Uaaaa, she’s on it already!]

What on earth I will be learning from Roxy? Frankly I was terrified since I’m not good at studying. But then, she whispered sothing to my ear.

If I’m not doing well, she won’t let return to the mansion….. Apparently, I won’t get any rest unless I do my best…