Gauss picked through the general goods store and bought quite a few things.
Several changes of ordinary linen clothes.
A black cloak that hung neatly behind him. It could keep off the sun or the rain, and if necessary, he could spread it on the ground and use it as a blanket.
A pair of black leather boots with thick wooden soles, their surfaces polished to a shine and their sides fastened with metal buckles.
An extra-large waterskin made of tanned hide.
A more spacious adventurer's pack, with extra buckles, an external tool net, hidden compartments, and storage pouches, allowing it to hold more tools and equipment.
He had upgraded most of his everyday gear and spent another eight silver coins.
But Gauss wasn't too bothered by the expense. When things got old, they needed replacing. Making money was for spending, after all.
Before leaving the shop, he thought about it, then bought a set of ceramic cups, along with a booklet called A Guide to Brewing Tea.
After eating, Gauss returned to the inn in his brand-new gear.
"Back already? You seem to have been away longer than last time," Sophia said when she saw Gauss come in carrying a bundle.
"I stayed out for a few extra days." Gauss went up to the counter. "By the way, Sophia, I brought you a gift."
He set the tea set on the counter.
"Why did you buy me a gift?" Sophia gave him a puzzled look.
"I just happened to see it while I was shopping. I thought you liked brewing flower tea, so I picked it up. It didn't cost much."
Gauss hadn't given it much thought. He'd just remembered how Sophia often looked after him and decided to get her a little gift.
He wasn't the sort of