I Will Be Unrivaled With The Skill [Sewing]! They Said It Was A Bad Skill, But With Effort, I will Make It A Hit~ - Chapter 32

Chapter 4: Lusitania Arc

Episode 32: Triumphal Return

Maior had decided that after being accepted into the Royal Adventurer Academy, she would return to her hometown, Lusitania.

Wanting to introduce Seneca to her family, she invited her, and Seneca gladly accepted.

The journey to Lusitania from Baetica by carriage took four days. Considering a long stay, the two began preparing.

Seneca first headed to Kito. Kito, sensing everything, readily sent Seneca off. Inspired by Seneca’s rapid growth, Kito devoted herself even more to her studies. Her demeanor became increasingly refined, and to Seneca, Kito’s mannerisms appeared noble-like.

Though they hadn’t decided how long to stay in Lusitania, they planned to return to Baetica in time for Kito’s exams, and all three would then head to the capital together.

Next, they went to the guild. Upon talking to Thuria, she informed them about the materials currently in high demand in Lusitania. Since several materials could be collected without much trouble, they decided to load the carriage with a generous supply, making it a good gift for the Maior family business.

Thuria cautioned Seneca to be careful, but anticipating some sort of incident, she mentally prepared herself in advance.

At the orphanage, Sister Claire was there. Upon hearing about their trip to Lusitania, she invited Seneca to her room and shared various information.

Seneca’s purpose during this stay in Lusitania was to visit the former village chief and his wife in Cordoba Village. She had asked Sister Claire to send a letter to them, and she had come to inquire about any updates. Seneca exchanged letters with the chief’s wife once a year. In her last letter, she had written about her skills and Lucius, so they should be aware of the situation. She decided to bring special tea from Yulia as a gift.

Sister Claire also advised Seneca to behave, and though she nodded absentmindedly, she later realized she had been admonished, leaving her with a peculiar expression.

Next, they visited Tolga’s shop. Since Emily wasn’t present, Seneca informed Tolga about her extended absence. It had been a while since Seneca last visited the shop, so Tolga celebrated her promotion to bronze-ranked adventurer and her acceptance into the Royal Adventurer Academy. They offered to make clothes for her before departure, which she accepted with gratitude.

Tolga’s shop had made a fortune during the noble embroidery frenzy. Though Tolga was a prudent person and didn’t suddenly expand the business, Emily mentioned that they were steadily broadening their distribution channels.

Feeling like visiting a bathhouse, Seneca began walking. She realized how many acquaintances she had gained and felt a pang of sadness about leaving such a warm place.

Thinking she might be feeling sentimental because of the upcoming visit to the village chief, she decided to treat herself to a delicious meal that night.

The day of departure arrived. They decided to take a carriage run by a Baetica merchant company. This caravan consisted of several carriages traveling together, making it pricey but safe. The company also handled moving household goods, so they loaded the materials Seneca and Maior had gathered onto the carriage.

Even though they were dealing with business rivals, Maior remained unfazed. Seneca, not understanding such behavior, decided to observe silently.

The caravan included several adventurers hired by the merchant company as guards. Naturally, these adventurers knew Seneca and Maior and often chatted with them.

While prepared to engage in combat if necessary, they arrived in Lusitania without incident. The road to Lusitania was well-maintained, and strong monsters rarely appeared.

Lusitania was known as a trading city. Located on a plain, it was not far from the sea, rivers, or mountains. Various goods passed through this city on their way to the capital, making it a bustling commercial hub.

The caravan arrived at a plaza. Those with only hand luggage disembarked. Seneca and Maior transferred to the carriage carrying their belongings. Before boarding, Maior informed the driver of their destination and paid the fare.

According to Maior, the merchant guild employed drivers, making transportation to their destination affordable.

From the carriage, Lusitania appeared lively. Seneca felt elated, but Maior seemed downcast. Thinking she might be nervous, Seneca quietly enjoyed the scenery.

The ‘Merida Trading Company,’ managed by Maior’s family, was very close to the central plaza. When Maior pointed out her family’s shop, Seneca was at a loss for words—it was exceptionally large.

Although Maior had mentioned her family owned a mid-sized trading company, the shop’s sheer size was comparable to the largest in Baetica. Seneca, who had been thinking based on Baetica’s standards, realized for the first time that Maior was the daughter of a tremendously wealthy family.

For Seneca, who had lived modestly in an orphanage, many people seemed wealthy, but Maior was in a league of her own.

“Seneca, wait here. I’ll fetch someone.”

With that, Maior disappeared into the grand store through its luxurious doors.

After a short wait, voices were heard from inside, and several men began unloading the carriage. Maior soon returned.

“Seneca, my parents are in the back. I’ll take you to them.”

Maior led Seneca by the hand.

“Surprised? This is my family’s place. I couldn’t become an adventurer if I stayed here, being overly protected, right?”

Seeing the logic, Seneca nodded.

“When I first started living independently in Baetica, it was tough. Everything was so different. I was really naive,” Maior admitted.

“When I met you, Maior, you seemed so well-adjusted that I didn’t realize,” Seneca replied.

“That’s right. I had just started to fit in when I met you.”

As they walked and talked, a loud “Bang!” echoed from afar, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps approaching.

Maior sighed deeply and stopped in her tracks.

“Maior!!! You’re safe!!! You’ve finally given up, huh? No, that’s good. You have so much potential. You can take your time to discover it here in this town. I’m glad you’re back!”

An older man rushed over, speaking loudly as he tightly embraced Maior. He must be her father—his eyes bore a striking resemblance to hers.

“Dad! At least let me say ‘I’m home,'” Maior said, effortlessly prying his arms off her. Her father looked shocked at how easily she did it.

Maior continued, “I haven’t given up! I came back because I’ve been accepted as a scholarship student at the Royal Adventurer Academy! It’s a triumphant return!”

She pulled out her acceptance certificate with a flourish, placing it dramatically in front of her father’s eyes—a move she had practiced countless times in the dorms, with Seneca often helping her rehearse.

“Huh?”

Maior’s father seemed unable to process the information.

“I said! I became a bronze-ranked adventurer and got accepted into the Royal Adventurer Academy!!”

“WHAT?!”

That day, the booming voice of the head of the Merida Trading Company echoed throughout the establishment.

After regaining his composure, Maior’s father led them to the parlor. When introducing himself to Seneca, he appeared every bit the capable merchant, suggesting he only lost his cool in front of his daughter.

While they waited, Maior’s mother and eldest brother arrived. There was also another brother and a sister, but the younger brother was at home, and the other two were away on business in another town.

Maior formally announced to her family that she had become a bronze-ranked adventurer and was accepted into the Royal Adventurer Academy as a scholarship student. Initially, they were all astonished, but after examining the certificate and witnessing Maior’s significantly enhanced physical abilities, they came to accept the news.

Maior’s family treated Seneca with kindness, offering to let her stay as long as she wished. Although Seneca was unsure how to interact with wealthy people, their warmth and resemblance to Maior put her at ease, allowing her to enjoy her time with them.

Afterward, Maior took Seneca to her family home. Seneca, already overwhelmed by the grandeur of the shop, began to sweat upon hearing that the house was separate and equally impressive.

The family residence did not disappoint, rivaling the shop in magnificence. Upon arriving at the gate, Maior called out to a nearby gardener, and before long, people gathered to welcome them warmly.

Inside, the house was vast, with numerous rooms, making Seneca feel she might easily get lost.

They were to stay in Maior’s room, which was astonishingly large. In the orphanage, it would have housed several children sleeping side by side.

Seneca found it incredible that someone from such a background could connect so well with her. However, she realized that one’s birth and upbringing don’t solely determine who they are. With that thought, she hugged Maior tightly.