The basement of the base, which hadn't seen much use since they moved in, had become quite boisterous.
It was a floor used for storage, but a new resident had moved into one of the vacant rooms.
'Where should I put this?'
'Over here... Ah, be careful. That's expensive.'
'Geez, everything I pick up is supposedly expensive.'
'I'm telling you, it is all expensive!'
Louise spoke to the members of Anne's party, who were moving luggage.
Everyone grumbled under their breath, having heard the same warning several times every time they moved, but in the end, they followed her words and walked with careful steps.
Well, what can you do when alchemy equipment really is all pricey?
If they accidentally tripped and broke something, they might have to work for free for several years.
With that thought in mind, their movements naturally became cautious.
'Ah, move that one just a little bit to the side.'
'...Can't you just do that much yourself?'
