Chapter 126: Reunion
[space_man][space_man]”Oh? Could it be Mary-chan?”
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[space_man][space_man]As Mary was carrying the finished glasses to be cleaned, an elderly woman who was cleaning nearby called out to her. Mary looked towards the woman, wondering who she was.
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[space_man][space_man]”Oba-chan! Eh, you’re still here! ?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Of course I am. I can still work for another 10 years.”
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[space_man][space_man]The woman, called Oba-chan by Mary, said while thumping her chest.
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[space_man][space_man]Moira and Layla were watching from their seats at the return counter as Mary and the cafeteria staff chatted amicably.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Who is that woman? She seems close to Mary.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”That person is the head chef of this large cafeteria. She seems to have been here for a long time, so it’s not surprising that she knows Mary-senpai.”
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[space_man][space_man]Layla replied flatly.
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[space_man][space_man]”Shall we go greet her?”
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[space_man][space_man]Layla stood up and headed towards Mary and the others. Moira hurriedly followed.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”By the way, Mary-chan, are you married? The man who was with you when you came here before, what was his name…… Well, anyway, a man like that is no good. He’s the type of man who relies on Mary-chan. A man really needs to be able to protect a woman, you know.”
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[space_man][space_man]Having been told such a thing, Mary couldn’t possibly say that she was engaged. At that moment, Moira and Layla arrived.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Hello, Head Chef. How are you feeling?”
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[space_man][space_man]When Layla called out, the Head Chef turned her face.
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[space_man][space_man]”Oh, Layla-chan. Oh, but now you’re Vice-Commander-sama, aren’t you?”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”Layla is fine. I’ve always been indebted to you, Head Chef.”
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[space_man][space_man]Layla replied with a rare smile.
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]”You’re saying such nice things. Oh? That Ojou-san over there is a new face.”
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[space_man][space_man]The Head Chef addressed Moira.
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[space_man][space_man]”Ah, nice to meet you. I am Saintess Moira. I’m also an adventurer, so please treat me well.”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira bowed deeply.
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[space_man][space_man]”Oh my, Saintess-sama!? I had heard about you from the Commander, but I didn’t know you were such a lovely child.”
[space_man]
[space_man][space_man]The Head Chef was excited. At that moment, the door of the cafeteria opened and a person entered.
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[space_man][space_man]”Oh my, Old Man Balane. Are you here for lunch?”
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[space_man][space_man]The Head Chef called out to the person who entered.
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[space_man][space_man]”That’s right, Head Chef. I was forging a new sword until just now, and I finally finished the required number, so I can eat. If lunch is already over, I’ll have the 『Meat Meat Meat Set』.”
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[space_man][space_man]Saying so, Balane sat down.
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[space_man][space_man]”Alright, I’ll make it and bring it to you, so wait a moment.”
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[space_man][space_man]The Head Chef also went to the kitchen.
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[space_man][space_man]”Haah, what are the higher-ups thinking? They haven’t come for months at a time, so there’s no way they’d come back so soon.”
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[space_man][space_man]Balane muttered to himself, then suddenly turned his face towards Mary and the others, his eyes widening.
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[space_man][space_man]”V-Vice-Commander-dono!? Ah, no, what I said earlier……”
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[space_man][space_man]”Don’t worry about it, Balane-san. I honestly have my doubts about them coming back so soon, so it’s fine to complain in the cafeteria……”
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[space_man][space_man]Layla said with a wry smile.
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[space_man][space_man]”I’m really sorry……”
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[space_man][space_man]Balane shrunk back and sat down again.
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[space_man][space_man]”Well, it’s about time, so let’s go back to the Commander’s office. I hope Eld-senpai isn’t too busy and wilting.”
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[space_man][space_man]The three left the cafeteria and headed for the Commander’s office.