I was Betrayed then Reincarnated as a Kitsune Chapter 174: Shopping

[Luna POV]

When Skadi and Ophidia ca back, we all were ready to depart. We teleported to Onigashima and went into the city.

Mio, do you know where these rchants would set everything up? (Luna)

Theres usually places near the center of the city for things like that nya. (Mio)

So, they should be near the guild then? (Soleil)

Yeah nya. Traveling rchants always hire adventurers to be their guards, so they set up shop near the guild nya. Sothing like trying to tempt more adventurers to join them when their previous guards decide they are done or sothing nya. (Mio)

Plus the adventurers guild is a good place to get information from. As rchants, they need up to date information on the state of things so they know where they should go or if they need to temporarily set up residence in the current location due to things like recent storms or such. (Skadi)

Interesting. (Soleil)

What kind of rchants are these ones were looking for? (Skadi)

Fenn race nya. (Mio)

Ah. As a heads up, dont ntion their height out loud. They getunhappy when soone ntions it. (Skadi)

Speaking from experience? (Luna)

Not my own, butwell, just wait and see. (Skadi)

As she said that, we entered the plaza where the guild was and saw that it was completely different from the usual. It looked like a scene ripped straight out of sothing like the Arabian Nights. Colorful fabrics were hanging everywhere and the sll of spices was wafting around in the air. I heard the sounds of strange instrunts playing sowhere and it all made excited.

Whats got you so excited, Luna? (Velvet)

Ive always wanted to go to a place like this, even in my previous life. (Luna)

You couldnt nya? (Mio)

No, I couldnt. Places like this only ever were on the other side of the world from where I lived. Not to ntion several other reasons that I really dont want to get into. (Luna)

As we moved closer to everything, I started to see what I could only assu were the Fenn. I could imdiately tell why Skadi told us not to ntion their height. They were short, like hobbits, but their ears were tall, like, really tall.

Big sis, theyre so cute. (Soleil)

I know what you an, but rember what Skadi said, dont ntion anything to do with their height. (Luna)

I know, thats why were talking like this. (Soleil)

I continued to talk with Soleil through telepathy while we entered the area of rchants. It was surreal walking around the place since a lot of the set up shops were shorter than normal, making feel like a giant.

I feel like I stand out. (Luna)

Well, you are the tallest person in our group. (Velvet)

Its not like I can help that. (Luna)

As we were walking, we passed by a shop selling spices. When I slled the air, I imdiately stopped and turned around. I went up to the shop and its owner smiled at .

Welco miss, can I interest you in so of my wares?

Of course. I couldnt help but sll the lovely spices you have here as I passed by. (Luna)

Hohohohoho. Then how about a small explanation.

The rchant then pulled out several small bottles of spices.

These co from our holand far south from here. Each one is special and increase the flavor of anything you make with them tenfold. Though I must warn you that so of them do make food hotter, so it might be more of an acquired taste for so.

Fufufu. Thank you for your explanation, how much for several bottles of each spice? (Luna)

The rchant smiled.

For the amount you want, 50 gold for the lot. Normally Id charge double, but as you have a discerning eye and are quite beautiful, I lowered the price.

Fufufufufu. You flatter . (Luna)

I handed over the money and the rchant handed over the spices. I thanked him again and went to join everyone.

Luna, I think you should have tried to negotiate the price more. (Skadi)

Why, its not like that even put a dent in the amount of money I have. Not to ntion that Im terrible at haggling. Plus, I really wanted those spices. You dont get how many things I can make with them. (Luna)

My last words caused my whole group to gulp.

M-master, youre saying you can make even better food with what you just bought? (Ophidia)

Naturally. What I usually make is good, but with the right spices, it can be so much better you wouldnt believe. (Luna)

Should we look for more spices then? (Velvet)

Sure, but lets not only focus on those, there is so much more stuff to look at and buy. (Luna)

We spent several hours going through the market looking at everything. We bought several fabrics and clothes, so jewelry, lots more spices. I even picked up so strange looking weapons to add to my collection. When lunchti ca around, we picked up so food from one of the shops and found a place to sit down.

This is so good. (Soleil)

Indeed. It makes curious to see what master can make with sothing like this. (Ophidia)

Its so hot but I cant stop eating it nya. (Mio)

Now I wish the Fenn would co to the Beast Kingdom. (Velvet)

While I understand your feelings, its a bit too far for them to travel. (Skadi)

Hmmm. Maybe I should set up teleport gates in major cities across the world so people can co and go and spread stuff like this father. (Luna)

Everyone went quiet at my words. I looked up to see them all staring at .

What? (Luna)

No, its just that people have tried that in the past, but always failed, but you being you, it would probably work. (Skadi)

Of course it would, though I think Id need to get the rulers of ever country on board first. (Luna)

Well, you know several of them already. (Velvet)

True, but I think Ill wait until I et all of them. At least all of the ones on this continent. (Luna)

So, then its only a matter if ti until then. (Soleil)

Yep. (Velvet)

Just then we heard a loud sound coming from close by. We looked at where it was coming from to see a tal giant throw a person out of the shop area.

Were not short!

A small rchant wearing a turban was riding on the tal giants shoulder and yelling at the person that was just thrown out.

Is that a golem? (Luna)

Yeah. The Fenn use them to pull their wagons and for extra defense when adventurers arent enough. Also, this is what happens when you call them that. (Skadi)

This scene reminded of a certain alchemist duo from my previous life.

I want to laugh, but I feel like if I did, Id get thrown like that as well. (Soleil)

Yeah, its best if you keep that to yourself. (Skadi)

We continued to eat our lunch as we watched a few more people be thrown around by the Fenns golems. Once we were done, we headed back into the shops to continue looking around. Once late afternoon ca around, we decided that we had enough. We walked to the Temple of Night while discussing what we got today.

Fufufufufu. Look forward to what I make from now on. (Luna)

Are you going to make anything tonight? (Soleil)

Yep, and I know all of you are going to enjoy it. (Luna)

Chaos Realm:

Atmos: You think Luna will share so of those spices with us?

I can probably make them here, actually.

Order: You can cook?

Of course I can. I might not be at Luna's level, but I can outcalss most chefs.

Order: Then will you let taste sothing soti?

All you need is ask and I'll make anything you want.

Order: I'll take you up on your offer later then.

Alright.

Atmos: Can the two of you take this sowhere else?

Payto and Order: No.