'...... I don't have any money.'

Ralph let out a sigh and muttered in the cafeteria after a busy morning.

Everyone was at work except for Ralph, Sheikh, and Hermina, and there was no one in the cafeteria.

I called out to them, since I had just finished my work and had some free time.

Ralph and the others are out of money?

'Yes, yes. If we keep this up, we'll have enough to pay for the next inn. ......'

'Well, that's a problem.

If he can't pay for our lodging, he must be in dire straits.

'This is what happens when Ralph and Sheikh spend money unnecessarily.

Adventurers lose money on unexpectedly small things.

'That's right! Accommodation, daily meals, care of weapons and armor, portable food, potions, wound care and bandages ...... to name a few!

Hermina, with her fingers folded, passionately recounts the names of the costs involved.

It seems that it is the serious Hermina who is the most worried about the lack of money.

But these two are always going over their budget without even thinking about it! I told them to buy cheap meat, but they bought expensive demon meat they found by accident!

'I can't help it! There was a rare King Frog meat at the market! I'm going to have to buy it, you know!

Hermina and Ralph yell at each other while banging on the table.

'You always say that kind of thing when you have money!

I don't know if you'll have it by then!

'Give up that kind of thing! Just think of it as a bad turn of events!

'I can't pass up a great meal when it's right in front of me!

What had been a calm moment before quickly turned into a heated one.

'Well, Ralph bought it three days ago. Hermina's anger must have flared up again.

'Why are you acting like the Sheikh has nothing to do with this! Even the Sheikh wasted his money buying arrows! I know you're secretly buying attribute arrows and stuff!

Oh, that's just in case there's a ferocious demon, it'll come in handy someday!

'When is "when"? You don't use it at all!

The Sheikh had a relaxed expression on his face, but it seems that he was actually the one who was putting the squeeze on the finances.

It's not easy for Helmina to manage the party's wallet.

Sheekh: 'We're the ones who are always on the offensive. Hermina is spending all her money on magic stones too!

'Yes, yes, yes!

As I was feeling sorry for Hermina in my heart, Ralph and Sheikh opened their mouths.

'What? Are you telling me I'm wasting my money?

Hermina is resolute, as if she has nothing to hide.

'Hermina is always casting magic from behind, isn't she? The most I've ever used it is four times in one battle.''

''Yes, but what?

'...... aren't the magic stones depleting fast for that? At that rate, it should last at least two weeks! So why are you replacing them every week or so?

Wizards sometimes use the energy of magic stones, which can be taken from demons, to cast spells.

This is because it is possible to do so while minimizing the consumption of magic power.

Helmina uses magic less frequently, but for some reason consumes magic stones faster.

This is a sign of doubtful future.

Ugh, no, that's .........''

Hermina choked up and swept her gaze at Sheikh's point.

She hid the cane in her hand behind her back, a sign of jealousy. .......

I wonder where her earlier bravado has gone.

I know! That Helmina is using light magic in the middle of the night using the magic stone!''

'While we're saving our candlesticks and going to bed quickly, you're using your magic gracefully to read your books!

'So, that's how you study magic as a wizard ......'.

Ralph and Sheikh's voices pointed out their deeds one after the other, and Hermina's voice faded unintentionally.

The Sheikh then holds up a book in his hand.

'Oh? By studying magic, do you mean romance novels that contain a bit of naughty language?''

'Hey! Why does the Sheikh have it! You entered my room without permission!

Hermina blushed and retrieved it with dizzying speed.

''That's rude. If you do that, the staff will get angry with you and the other female guests will beat you up. You left it behind when you came to our room.

'...... is the worst.

You are free to put any books you like, but for now, if you find anything that is too extreme, please put it where Letty can't see it.

No, it might be obvious to Letty and my mother. I always clean my room.

Well, I'm not as impulsive a shopper as the two of you! I just need to buy a few magic stones and books!''

'I'm sure that little bit is the same as our little bit! What do you think Tori?''

The three of them are yelling at each other and asking for my opinion, but to me, they are all about the same.

'I think they're all the same.

I told them once and for all, and they all plopped down on the table.

'Now that we've investigated the cause of the problem, why don't we consult with each other before we buy anything?

Ralph and Sheikh, who suddenly deranged their financial plans. Hermina buys magic stones and books without telling them.

Since it's the party's money, I think they should talk it over and buy things they can use.

I gently tell her, and Hermina, Ralph, and Sheik plop down on the table, scratching their heads,

'Well, that's true. I should have consulted you two properly before buying the magic stones and books.

'Me too. From now on, I'll try not to buy anything other than what Hermina tells me to buy.

I'll be a little more careful with my arrows and reuse them. I'll be a little more careful with my arrows and reuse them a little more, so I'll only have as many as I need, when I need them. I'm not going to buy and store them indiscriminately.

We are in the same party, so we should get along with each other and consult with each other.

'Yes, yes! We don't have any money, so we're going to take on a request to take them down!

'Yes. Next time, let's think about earning money instead of saving it!



'Yes, I know. If we don't do something, tomorrow's dinner will be preserved food!

The financial situation of Hermina and her party seems to be more serious than expected, but with this cohesion they will be able to make money from their requests.

It is obvious from the motivated looks on their faces.

I quietly leave the table so as not to interrupt their strategy meeting.

I look at the entrance and see a few drops of rain falling from the sky.

The cobblestone road in front of the inn changes color and becomes mottled.

The rain quickly increased in intensity and turned into a downpour.

'Kya! It's raining so hard!''

'I can't do my laundry in this.

Letty and her mother, who were hanging the laundry out in the courtyard, came running in with the laundry in their hands.

It's raining like crazy in no time.

Hermina and her friends, who had been eagerly waiting for a commission, now have to go out in this downpour to get it. What a hard task!

As I'm thinking this, Hermina and the others come to the entrance with somewhat dead expressions on their faces.

Then they stare blankly at the sky,

'Today's request is cancelled.

''It would be a disaster if you catch a cold from the rain.

'If we make money tomorrow, it won't be a problem.

The three looked at each other and nodded their heads.

Then, as before, they all plopped down on the table.

Tori, I want something sweet!

'We're just looking for something we can snack on.

Well, adventurers are free to work whenever they want.

I'm a little worried about you, but you'll work tomorrow, right?