177. Chapter 176 Luo is not at a disadvantage
Chapter 176 Luo is not at a disadvantage
I joined the guild in early July, and now it is the end of December. From summer to winter, Rhodes has lived here for half a year.
At that time, he was alone and had no relatives.
Now there are many friends in the guild who can talk to each other, good buddies who play and fight with each other, and comrades who have fought side by side…
There is also someone I like.
In life, he bought some convenient magic “electrical appliances” at home and gradually began to pursue a more comfortable living environment.
In career, he is working hard to improve his strength, try to read books to increase his knowledge, increase the frequency of taking tasks little by little, and increase his experience.
Emotionally… the person he likes is around almost every day, and the two of them often have some special tacit understanding. Sometimes going out for a cup of coffee together can make them happy all day.
Although there are still some difficulties, Rhodes also likes the process of working hard for it slowly.
Perhaps because Mira mentioned that the New Year was coming, Rod silently made a year-end summary for himself.
In general, his life is very fulfilling and happy now. And because of clear goals, he is full of energy when doing things.
Mira leaned forward a little and turned her head to look at him: “Why are you suddenly smiling so happily?”
”It’s the New Year.” Rod saw that she coincidentally wore a couple’s coat with him today, and smiled even happier, “Will everyone get together for the New Year?”
Mira thought about it and replied: “Well, because many people will celebrate at home, it won’t be as lively as the Harvest Festival.”
Rod looked around: “Looking at the atmosphere on the street, it seems that the New Year is not as important as the Harvest Festival.”
Mira said: “Because the harvest is the most important thing in the year, and because there is a magic parade that attracts a large number of tourists, the atmosphere is of course more lively.”
Understood, Rod nodded, the Harvest Festival has become a well-known tourist project to some extent, while the New Year is still an ordinary festival.
Although they are all festivals worth celebrating, the degree of excitement and importance they receive will naturally differ.
However, the city of Magnolia does not have to worry about not being lively enough, because…
”The Fire Dragon’s ‘Snow Fist’!”
”Natsu! You’ll be scolded if you break other people’s snowmen!”
”Don’t care about such trivial matters, Happy!” Natsu rolled a snowball, “Watch this!”
”It’s too despicable to start a war suddenly!” Happy flew to the roof, swept the wings and ‘threw’ the snow out, “Snow Mist Attack!”
Natsu raised his fist and said angrily: “Happy! Snowball fights without snowballs are cheating!”
”Hidden stones in snowballs?”
”That’s more shameful than cheating!”
The two quarreled and threw snowballs at each other while walking towards the guild.
”The two of them…are quarreling so early in the morning.” Rhodes suddenly grabbed Mira’s arm and pulled her towards him.
A snowball flew past where Mira had just stood and landed on the ground behind.
Mira was caught off guard and her shoulder hit Rod’s chest.
She stood up quickly and tidied her hair by her ears: “It’s just a snowball, don’t be so nervous, right?”
”I’m used to it.” Rod added, “and there might be stones hidden in their snowballs.”
Mira glanced at him and turned to greet the two troublemakers: “Natsu, Happy!”
”Love!”
”Oh~ Mira and Rod!” Natsu raised the snowball and asked excitedly, “Do you want to join?”
”It’s fun.” Mira refused, “But we still have things to do.”
Rod said, “You two should be careful not to break people’s windows.”
Although it’s not so easy to break glass with snowballs, it’s not surprising that Natsu… collapsed someone’s house during a snowball fight.
Rod is a kind person. He doesn’t want the president to write a self-criticism during the New Year. Natsu showed a disgusted expression: “Rhode, you are going to become Erza.”
”Love! Rod has become nagging.”
”If Erza was here, she would definitely change into a snowman costume and bury you two with snowballs.” Rod’s words were exchanged for two grimaces.
Mira was just laughing. If she could read magic, she might call Erza to come and play snowballs with Natsu.
Watching the two troublemakers + childishAfter the ghost left, Rhode and Mira officially started shopping.
Ingredients and wine are not to be mentioned. Decorations for the festival also need to be bought. A batch of broken tableware needs to be replenished.
Rhode asked why they didn’t use wooden tableware instead. If they were broken, they could let Laqi fix them to reduce expenses.
Laqi pushed her glasses at the time and said she wanted to hang him up, so Rhode gave up.
Porcelain plates and bowls are quite comfortable to use. It’s not good to change to wood. It’s not that they are afraid of torture instruments.
According to convention, large quantities and heavier things are delivered by merchants. Rhode only carried some light ribbons and the like in his hands. It looks like he is out shopping.
After buying the necessary things, the rest is to abuse power for personal gain… No, it’s not a public travel… No, it should be called paid shopping.
In fact, the road conditions in the city are complicated during the festival. The two suddenly couldn’t find a shortcut to the guild, so they had to take a few more streets.
After wandering around, he happened to pass by Rhode’s place when he was about to return to the guild. Goodman was watching the store here as usual.
”Hey, isn’t this Rhode, and… Miss Mirajane?” Goodman was obviously a little surprised.
He looked carefully at the clothes on Rhode and Mira, and showed Rhode an ambiguous look, “You… are out shopping?”
”Hello, Mr. Goodman.” Mira greeted politely. She had seen Goodman several times in the tavern and knew that he was Rhode’s landlord.
”Brother Goodman, there are some things to buy in the guild. It seems that you are opening later and later recently.” Rhode had to admit that he was quite happy to be misunderstood – but it was not entirely a misunderstanding.
Goodman said, “Because the weather is getting colder, there won’t be much business if you come early.”
Rod nodded, “That’s right. Oh, by the way, I have a heater. Can I borrow it for you?”
”Thank you, but I have it ready. Don’t worry.” Goodman pointed to the things on his stall and winked at Rod. “I brought new products here today. Do you want to take a look? They are suitable as small gifts for girls.”
Goodman was talking about some hair accessories and bracelets, which were redesigned by his wife based on some techniques of the cloth and weavings that Rod gave them last time.
They have some characteristics of ancient weavings, but they won’t look too abrupt when paired with modern clothes.
Rod was easily persuaded. He saw a few beautiful hair ropes that were very suitable for Mira.
Seeing Mira looking at these things with great interest, Rhode did not hesitate and took the ones he liked: “This red one feels very suitable for the dress you usually like. This black one is thicker and feels very suitable for ponytails. This one with star decoration is thinner and must look good when braiding hair.”
Rod said a lot.
Mira let down her bangs and took up a black hair tie to tie a high ponytail: “Like this?”
She looked in the mirror: “It feels very similar to the previous hairstyle.”
”It’s fine as long as it looks good.” Rhode nodded, and it was missing a big bow compared to the previous one.
Mira changed to a red one, gathered her hair to one side and tied it up in front of her shoulders, pushed her bangs to both sides, and asked: “How about this?”
This dangerous hairstyle…
”This looks… very (virtuous), very beautiful!” Rhode’s heartbeat accelerated. This hairstyle was great, and the urge to confess came up.
Xianhui said it quietly, but Mira heard it clearly and her face flushed slightly.
She spread her hair again, and finally picked up the thin hair rope with small decorations recommended by Rhodes: “It’s a bit troublesome to braid your hair. Let’s do it when we have time.”
”Yeah, yeah…” Rhodes nodded quickly and bought all three hair ropes before she changed her mind.
Brother Goodman made a lot of money, but Rhodes also felt that he didn’t lose out.
(End of this chapter)