Chapter 108: Ais and Paimon, Easy-to-Win-Over 'Mascots'!
"Mmm~, this tastes so good! Mister, what flavor is this?"
Paimon held a Jagamarukun, took a bite, and her eyes lit up.
Then she looked at the staff of the vendor.
"This one? It's 'red bean cream flavor'~"
"Red bean cream flavor, okay, I will remember it."
Looking at the Jagamarukun in her hand, Paimon carefully memorized the name.
She loved this flavor and would definitely come back for more often.
Ethan, who was standing beside her, chuckled.
Red bean cream flavor Jagamarukun, he didn't expect Paimon to like this flavor.
"Red bean cream flavor is the best Jagamarukun."
A voice suddenly rang out.
A girl had appeared beside them at some point.
And her gaze was fixed on Paimon, no, it should be said that it was fixed on the 'red bean cream flavor Jagamarukun'.
"Ais-san~"
Seeing the newcomer, the staff of the Jagamarukun vendor greeted her cheerfully, clearly recognizing her.
"Takemikazuchi-sama~"
Ais greeted the vendor staff respectfully.
It looked like the vendor staff was a god, but a poor one.
There were quite a few gods in Orario, but just like humans, some were doing well while others were struggling in life.
Takemikazuchi was one of the latter.
His Familia wasn't very strong, so even as a god, he had to work hard.
When Ethan heard Ais's address, he suddenly understood.
No wonder he always felt that the vendor staff was a bit strange, but he just figure out why
Takemikazuchi, this was the 'God of War'!
Even though his divine power was sealed, his physical abilities as an ordinary person were comparable to that of a Level 3 adventurer.
He was a very powerful god.
"Takemikazuchi-sama~"
Since he didn't know before, it was fine, but now that he knew, he naturally couldn't neglect the proper etiquette.
"You don't need to be so polite, I'm just a 'Jagamarukun vendor' now."
Takemikazuchi said with a smile, not putting on airs because of his identity as a god.
"Huh? Mister, you're actually a 'god'?"
"That's right, little one. Which Familia are you from?"
"Familia? I don't have a Familia. I'm the Traveler's companion, but the Traveler is from Freya Familia."
"No Familia? Then how about joining mine?"
Looking at this cute 'flying mascot', Takemikazuchi showed great affection.
After all, who could refuse such a cute little creature that could also fly?
Not only Takemikazuchi, but even Ais looked at Paimon with bright eyes, clearly very fond of the adorable flying mascot.
Ethan wasn't surprised by this.
Cute things were naturally loved by many people.
"Takemikazuchi-sama, Paimon is my companion, so naturally, she's a member of Freya Familia like me."
Ethan said directly to Takemikazuchi.
In fact, Paimon wasn't a complete, true life form, but just a Cursed Corpse.
She couldn't receive a Falna.
But this was normal.
After all, if even Cursed Corpses could receive Falna, things would get out of hand.
"What a pity~"
Takemikazuchi looked at Paimon, who was floating in the air and devouring the Jagamarukun with gusto, feeling a little disappointed.
"Jagamarukun~"
Ais, on the other hand, looked at Paimon who was enjoying her food, almost writing the expression 'I want to eat too' on her face.
"Huh? This is my Jagamarukun~"
Noticing Ais's gaze, Paimon hid the Jagamarukun behind her back and flew behind Ethan.
When it came to protecting her food, Paimon was very serious.
No one could stop Paimon from eating, not even a pretty young lady.
"Sorry~"
Paimon's actions made Ais misunderstand, thinking that she had scared her, and she quickly apologized.
Seeing this scene, Ethan couldn't help but laugh.
Although Ais was powerful and known as the 'Sword Princess', she was essentially still just a little girl.
Moreover, her pursuit of strength made her mentally immature in many ways.
"You're not trying to steal Paimon's food, are you?"
"No~"
Under Paimon's watchful eyes, Ais shook her head.
Although she liked Jagamarukun, she wouldn't steal from others.
Stealing from others was wrong, this was what Riveria had taught her, and sharing her own things was a virtue.
"Takemikazuchi-sama, I also want three Jagamarukun, red bean cream flavor."
"Alright, Ais-san."
With more business coming in, Takemikazuchi was naturally very happy.
Jagamarukun wasn't expensive, on the contrary, it was a cheap snack, so his daily income wasn't very high.
Now that two orders had come at once, he was naturally happy.
'Mmph~'
After getting the Jagamarukun, Ais took a bite and her face was filled with an expression of 'bliss'.
It seemed she really liked Jagamarukun.
"Do you want some?"
At this moment, Ais actually offered a Jagamarukun to Paimon, and even Ethan got one.
"Can I?"
As a foodie, Paimon had already finished her own, but she still wanted more.
Now that Ais not only didn't want hers but also offered her some, her favorability in Paimon's heart skyrocketed.
"Hmm~"
Looking at Paimon, Ais nodded.
She wanted to share her favorite things and become friends with Paimon.
"Paimon likes you, what's your name?"
Paimon held the Jagamarukun and took a bite, her face filled with happiness.
"Ais, Ais Wallenstein."
"Ais, I'll remember your name. We're friends now. I'm Paimon, the Traveler's companion and guide. If you need anything in the future, you can come to me or the Traveler."
"Friends, huh~"
Looking at Paimon, Ais felt a sense of joy.
Apart from her Familia members, Paimon was one of her few friends she made outside.
"Paimon, for one Jagamarukun, you not only sold yourself but also me?"
"Traveler, hehe~"
Paimon chuckled, trying to get away with it by acting cute.
But Ethan didn't really mind, and there was no harm in being friends with Ais.
After all, she didn't have any ill intentions, right?
"Alright, are you full?"
"Hmm~, about 80% full!"
"80% full?"
Ethan looked at Paimon's small belly.
She had been eating non-stop all morning, and after eating so much, she was only 80% full?
"Traveler, I want to eat 'Sweet Madame'."
Hearing Paimon's words, Ethan rolled his eyes.
She wanted to eat food from the game.
If possible, he wants to eat it too, but is it available here?
This was Orario, not Teyvat.
"No~"
Ethan refused directly, and Paimon was disappointed.
In her memory, there were many delicious foods, but they didn't exist in this world, which made her a little sad and disappointed.