Who Wants to be a Hero? I Just Want to Farm in Peace with my Knight

Chapter 19: Change in Location

Sora wasn't in a rush to get dressed. Looking at himself in the mirror he couldn't help but sigh. It wasn't that he didn't want to go shopping with everyone, but more a problem with the energy level of the group.Everyone with the exception of the always quiet and expressionless Hedrek had big personalities and seemed to be able to talk non-stop for hours.

He didn't mind it as much with Jameson. They did have a common interest for food and cooking, but when he thought about Princess Ewella mentioning clothes he didn't know what to think. Looking down at the clothes he had changed into his only comment was how it felt comfortable and although a bit loose he could see no other problems with it.

After some time he finally left the bathroom. The four 'guests' were sitting at the table with what looked like a roughly drawn map of a city.

"I think we should start here. When shopping for food it's always best to get an early start. By afternoon the only items left are questionable. If I am going to show Sora the best this world has to offer, especially in these times of drought we must get an early start."

"But all those shops are located close to the centre of town. To get there we need to pass these shops. I think we should pick a path and stop at all the shops along the way. It's better time management then having to backtrack."

"We must go to this shop for lunch. They have a delicious pie that I believe Sir Sora will be delighted to eat."

"No, I wanted to go here for lunch. They make a really great BBQ wooly-boar that I think Sora will like."

Sora overheard some of their discussion and didn't know what to say. Although he did have an interest and wanted to go shopping he didn't want to get involved in the details. Realizing they hadn't notice his return Sora snuck over to the table by the window and began quietly looking through his notes. While they decided on where to go he would review his plans.

Thankfully his trip to the storage room checked the majority of what he needed. The only things left were smaller items such as dishes, linen, clothes, and other soft furnishing. All of which he was in no rush to buy. He also needed other household items like soap, everyday essentials, cleaning supplies and so on. However he figured he could wait until he reached Loe Lake to buy most of it.

"When I first moved out of my aunt and uncle's place I don't remember having to buy so many things. It's strange how much a person needs when they start from nothing." He thought.

Recalling the past he couldn't help but wonder how his life was "ended" in the other world. Would people think he disappeared? Ran away? Was abducted? Or maybe he actually died and transferring to this world was more of a transmigration or reincarnation story than the idea of a summoning? Whatever the case may be he was glad there was no one left alive in his family to worry about. Not like last time. Sora's mood was quickly growing darker as he recalled what happened to his parents after he was kidnapped as a child.

Swoosh*

"What are you doing over here? If you were done you should have come join us at the table. Come on, we need your opinion." Princess Ewella suddenly swept in beside Sora and grabbed his arm. Her sudden appearance from his blindside on the right scared him and he couldn't help but try to pull away from her grasp.

Bang*

Not expecting Sora to pull away Ewella fell. The loud noise caught the attention of the others in the room.

"Sorry are you okay? I didn't mean to hurt you. You just surprised me." Sora said in a panic.

"I'm fine. It's my fault for suddenly grabbing you."

"Princess Ewella have we not warned you several times not to sneak up on people? Sir Sora are you okay?"The others approached and no one seemed upset that he had knocked the princess over.
Noticing the list in Sora's hand Hedrek smoothly changed the topic. "Sir Sora, is that a list of items you wish to purchase in town today?"