"So there are purchase limits after all..."

"I sincerely apologize, but we ask that each customer limit their purchase to one bottle of outdoor spice, and up to two packs each of curry and yokan."

After introducing the new products, we opened the store. Like our other items, these new products also have purchase limits to prevent reselling.

We debated whether to allow two bottles of outdoor spice per customer, but after discussing it, we decided on one. While the price of spices has been coming down, we still have to consider our relationship with other stores selling spices. If there are no issues, we'll gradually adjust the purchase limits and prices.

"Thank you for your patience. Now, two more customers may enter the store."

"Alright, finally!"

"I'm buying all the new products!"

After confirming that two customers had left, Angel, stationed at the entrance, let in the next two male adventurers. Since a large number of customers had lined up outside since opening, we couldn't allow everyone inside at once.

As a result, we implemented a customer limit like before, ensuring that a steady number of people were in the store at all times. Meanwhile, those waiting outside were given small samples of yokan, which we started selling today.

"I mean, limiting the number of customers inside is good for us, but wouldn’t a bigger store be better?"

"Yeah, I agree with Lange. We should start thinking about a new location."

This week, Lange was helping out as a store clerk.

It’s not just about space for new products—our current outdoor shop is only about the size of a convenience store from my old world. This limits the number of customers that can enter at one time, which is a real problem.

We seriously need to start considering relocating to a larger store.

"Tetsuya, got some new products again, huh?"

"Tetsuya, we’re dropping in!"

"Been a while, Tetsuya."

"Roya, Nicole, Fal, welcome! Yeah, we’ve got some new stock, so take a look."

Roya and the others arrived in the afternoon. Judging by the time, they must have finished their morning requests early to come by.

"I heard you finally started selling outdoor spice! That stuff makes grilled meat and vegetables taste amazing. It'll definitely be a hit!"

"Yeah, thanks to the samples and our store’s reputation, it’s already selling pretty well. The key now is how many customers will come back for more."

Roya and his group had been secretly buying outdoor spice from me for a while, so they already knew about it. Right now, many customers who tasted the samples and those familiar with our other products are making purchases.

That said, outdoor spice isn’t something people use in large quantities at once, so it’s not the kind of product that sells out every day. The important thing is whether they come back to buy more after finishing what they have.

"With a taste this good, people will buy it even if it’s a bit pricey. Just having this turns an ordinary meal into something luxurious."

"If even Fal says so, that’s reassuring. By the way, you ranked up to D-rank adventurers recently. How’s that going?"

Around the time we left for the royal capital, Roya and his group had been promoted from E-rank to D-rank adventurers.

"Well, the requests are getting a little tougher now."

"Yeah, they’re definitely harder than E-rank requests. But there aren’t any particularly dangerous monsters around here, so we’re managing just fine. Of course, that doesn’t mean we’re letting our guard down."

"…I see. You guys are working hard."

As their adventurer rank rises, so does the difficulty of their quests. But since The Beginner Town: Al-Flare is a starter town, there aren’t any highly dangerous monsters in the area. Still, I wouldn’t want anything to happen to Roya and the others after all we’ve been through.

Back when we first met, Roya was just a rookie adventurer who often got scolded by Lilia for being careless. But now, he’s grown into a proper adventurer. Just like our outdoor shop has been evolving, Roya and the others have also been growing.

But as they continue to grow, the time when they’ll leave this beginner town is also approaching. It’s a bittersweet thought.

"Anyway, today’s new instant curry and yokan are delicious! You should definitely give them a try!"

"Yeah, of course, I’ll buy some. Everything in Tetsuya’s store is either useful or delicious, so I’m looking forward to it!"

"Now that we’re ranked higher, our rewards have increased too. We’re expecting great things!"

"Absolutely, I can't wait to try them!"