Chapter 27

Chapter 27: That time when I went to observe what Ill be doing at work

I woke up early so I decided to go to the kitchen to make a light breakfast . The meringue cookies were no longer there . Well, thats better than having leftovers I guess .

What I made was just bread with some lettuce and bacon in it . It would have been even better if I just had eggs, tuna and mayo to add to it but I cant do anything about things that arent there .

It would have been nice to have white rice, grilled fish, and natto . I want to eat that but rice is really hard to find . What was the process of making natto again? Get some soya beans and wrap them in straw? Manufactured natto is good and all but I wonder if it would be fine if an amateur makes it .

Ara, good morning . So you can make sweets as well . Youre unexpectedly diligent . It was delicious

Ah, good morning . I just didnt want to waste anything so I decided to make that using the leftover ingredients

That was made from leftover ingredients? Moreover, the fact that you were able to make sweets with that is quite amazing you know?

Well, it was just leftover egg whites

Is that so?

After saying that, I finished eating my bread and drank my milk . She wasnt surprised at all about it only being egg whites

Oh yeah, I was told by the gatekeeper-san that I should report to him when I find a place to live . Does this building have a name?

Clinochlore

Ok . Thanks

I wonder what it means . I think it has a nice ring to it though

I headed straight for the guild afterwards . Ever since the first time I came here, Ive already had a job in mind that I wanted to accept .

Id like to take this rank 1 quest of repairing the protective wall

Certainly . Please present your guild card and wait for a moment

She said that and started writing something on a paper .

Here you go . If you show this paper to the gatekeeper, you will be exempted from paying the toll fee . As for the construction sites location, after exiting the gate, walk along the wall towards the direction where the sun sets and you should be able to see it . Once you finish the job, you should receive a mark of completion from the person in charge . That badge would be necessary in order to raise your rank so please dont lose it . Do you have any questions?

I dont have anything to ask right now . I just plan to go to and talk to the person in charge for today to ask about the stuff I need to know and such . I actually plan to start working tomorrow .

Understood . Your rank would increase once youve accumulated enough badges . In your case, you would need 10 badges to raise your rank to 2

Okay . Then, would my rank increase to rank 3 if I just keep on collecting badges and come here once I have 30? If I take quest 1 rank lower than mine, I have to complete 20 quests, right?

Im sorry about this but that would make the process complicated . Once youve collected 10, please hand it over as soon as you can

Okay

That seems pretty inconvenient .

I immediately went to the gate and after reaching a small guardroom-like place, I called out .

Excuse me, I came since Ive already decided on a place to live

Your name?

When I heard that, I just honestly replied .

It didnt take that long for him to find my documents this time .

So? Which place have you decided to live in?

Its Clinochlore

Ah, That place . I see Well, just do your best

Uhm, you became quiet there for a bit there . Is something the matter?

Its just thatthat place has become something like a gathering spot for weird people . Lately, Ive been thinking that place is cursed since only weird people want to live there for some reason . I was just a bit surprised

Ha Well, I guess my neighbors are a bit eccentric

I know, right? The landlady has a beautiful appearance though so she fits into my strike zone

I can understand that feeling .

It seems like Im living in some kind of famous place . I just hope that doesnt mean that Ill be encountering dangerous kinds of people from now on .

I immediately exited the gate after that . Walking westward, I was able to find people who were working so I went to the person who looked like he was in charge .

Excuse me . I got some work from the guild but, is this the right place?

Aa? Ah, thats right . This here is the reconstruction site . Are you the newcomer?

Yes . Please treat me well

I gave an energetic reply . It would probably be better to be concise in a place like this .

Are you starting today?

The plan is that I would be starting tomorrow . I just came today to ask what I about what I need to know about working here

The tools are compiled over here . You can bring your own bento or money to buy lunch . You can also bring a towel to wipe your sweat with if necessary

Understood . Is it okay if I observe for a bit?

Just dont get in the way

That said, he went back to work . He really looks like an uncle who makes a living by only working as a blue-collar worker in public works jobs . He also looks really scary especially with that horn growing on his head . Well, compared to Ichii-san he isnt that scary .

I started observing and it seems like they are making some bricks . They first mix a soil-like material, sand, and water and mix it . Next, they put it in a mold and dry it . After drying, they carry it to the kiln for firing . After that, they load the finished bricks into a cart and transport them . I dont know where but Im sure its a place that needs repairs . With that, I ended my observation .

Im not sure what Ill be doing but Ill just use Physical Augmentation if I have to . Ill use it at 10% if I have to .

Oh, its the soon to be newbie! Lets go to eat

!?

Hm? Did he say something?

In any case, youre heading back inside, right? Then, you should come with us . We can also do our introductions at the same time

Roger

I tried to reply like that for a bit .

After entering the gate, we immediately headed to a diner . There, everyone took out their bread and ordered either short order meals or just the daily special .

Lets start with the introductions first . Im the boss so you can just call me that . What about you?

My name is Caam

Well then, since a dark blue skins rare, how about we call you Kon or Yoru1

Thats way too simplebut as a nickname, I guess that makes sense .

Im Kitsune

Im called Macho

Tsuno2-san

There are still others who arent here so just introduce yourself to them next time

Roger

Those were some terrible nicknames By the way, Tsuno-san was called that since he has 3 horns . I wonder if hell hit me if I call him that . Well, whatever .

Kitsune-san was, as you would expect, a fox beastman . I havent seen any of them at the village so its the first time Ive seen people with fox ears and tail . Fox spirits are nice!

If I think about the fact that there are fox women, it makes me feel restless . I want to mofumofu them . Ill probably get hit by Suzuran though

Well then Kon, todays my treat . Tomorrow, you should come to the site once the sun has risen 1/10th above that mountain

Okay . That should be around 8 am .

I understand . And also, thanks for the meal

Ou, dont mind it since this place is pretty cheap . You can just introduce me to a nice girl at the red-light district next time

Ah, well Ill do my best

I guess Ill look for that Sweet memory place .

That was terrible . I was naive for thinking that everything will be fine since it was still noon . Im not sure if this is a standard in this world but it seems like the red-light district in this town is also open during the day so they were already aggressively inviting customers .

They kept hugging my arm and pressing their breasts against me . I also saw some underwear, or better yet, they were only in their underwear .

SkillCharm Resistance: 4acquired .

As expected . I can still vividly remember when I got caught by that onee-san with large breasts and a lot of exposed skin . Even though my resistance increased, my will faltered for a bit when she pressed her breasts against me . Walking along the street, I found the shop where Celesso-san was so I decided to enter it . Im a bit reluctant about entering these kinds of places but I was unexpectedly calm when I resolved myself .

I was told to refer him so Ill have to know the estimated price since it would be terrible if the place I told him was expensive . Wait, I dont even know what the normal rate is

Welcome~

Hmm, what a really nice body . Shes assigned by the entrance so she has to be presentable since shell have to deal with guests .

I didnt come here to buy today

Do you just want to drink~?

No, not that as well . You see, I was recently asked by a colleague to introduce him to a nice girl from the red-light district . Since I happened to know of this places name, I came to check it out

Im not sure if it was wise to give her an honest reply like that but I had no choice . I have to make my intentions clear since theres a good chance Ill get coerced into trying out their services .

Her expression suddenly changed but she still maintained the minimum amount of hospitality needed when serving customers .

Is that so? Well then, this is just fruit water but please drinking while youre looking inside . Here you go

She suddenly got out of customer serving mode but she still let me in . I wonder what would have happened if I mentioned Celesso-sans name .

I just accepted the fruit water, sat in a corner and carefully looked around the room . The plan for now is to just look around the room and try to remember their main features .

They drink from time to time drinking for a while, they head to the second floor once they get deeper into their conversation . They still charge for the drinks but everything else after that is up for discussion, is that how it goes?

I havent visited these kinds of shops even in my previous life so I wouldnt know but its not really interesting to watch the events unfold while sober . A few of the shops girls sat beside me while I was in the middle of my observations . They would snuggle up against my body and ask, How about it? . To my relief, they immediately decide to leave once they find out that Im not interested .

Now that I think about it, I guess I should have just ordered sake at the very least out of courtesy .

I already had already more or less memorized the characteristics of the girls they had so I was about to go home when Celesso-san came down the stairs with some guy and glanced at my direction . Our eyes met but she didnt come to talk to me until she had escorted the other guy out . Well, I guess thats the proper etiquette in these kinds of situations .

Didnt you say you wouldnt partake in this kind of activity since your girlfriend would kill you? If you changed your mind, should we go upstairs right now?

She was grinning as she said that so I told her the purpose of my visit .

Then, I guess I should take a break

With that said, she sat in front of me and had her meal .

While she was eating, she kept doing things like licking her lips and other seductive actions like that so something started growing . I was already done with my observations but I continued doing that to distract myself . I didnt change anything in particular with my methodology and just kept on memorizing the characteristics of the women coming down .

Hey, are you sure you didnt come to buy

Yeah, how many times do I have to say it?

Its rare for a man to come to these sorts of places without indulging in a womans services, you know? Dont you see any girl youre interested in? Your eyes kept on shifting just now and I noticed that you were only staring at the girls

She noticed all of that even though she was still eating? Is it because of her job? She also pays attention to the customers gaze and conducts I guess .

Ive decided on a place to work . The boss of that place treated me to lunch but I was told to refer him to a cute girl at the red-light district next time . Since I just came to this town, I dont know anybody else here so I just decided to come to the workplace of Celesso-san who I just happened to meet by chance yesterday . This might be impolite but have already more or less memorized the characteristics of this shops girls

It was probably really inappropriate but I can no longer take back what I said .

Hmm, then, how would you describe me?

Height is slightly shorter than me and has large breasts . Has purplish hair thats close to pink . Wears a black leather outfit that has a lot of exposed areas . How was that?

Hmm, so thats the method you use . Its certainly quite rude . Then, how about that girl who just went up? Lets see you try and describe her now that you can no longer see her

Fufufu, she laughed while saying that .

She is a head shorter than me and has small sheep-like horns . Looks really thin and has a slightly immature face . Hair color is pale blonde . She only has a few exposed areas in her outfit so she gives this pure image

Un, thats Saitee3 alright . What are you doing to do with all that details you memorized?

Well, he told me that a sexy girl with large breasts would be good so Ive been only looking for that and Ive already six of them so theres that

Your memory is quite good but its a bit creepy

Un, I can somehow hear her favorable impression of me crashing down .

Then, what about your type?

The girl that I like is my type

Ara, how specific . Then, how would you describe your girlfriend?

Uhm, well . Shes taller than me, is really slim and has no breasts . She has shoulder length smooth black hair and likes meat . Ah, she was also able to blow a goblins head off just by swinging her spear so shes really strong . To be honest, my strength doesnt even compare to hers . She even forcefully assaulted me one time

So, does that mean you like assertive girls?

It seems like shes really interested in it . Her facial expression is gradually turning into a grin .

Nonono . We both like each other but she just got impatient since I was being timid about it and wasnt making any moves . She even tried to entice me but still didnt do anything so she attacked me, or something like that . They just use that to tease me about being a wimp these days though

Hm, well, I just didnt want to do it on a whim because if she got knocked up, we wouldnt be able to raise that child since I didnt even have a job at that time . Im only nine4 you know?

Im almost forty inside though .

You hanged in there didnt you . Onee-san is worried about you, you know?

Im glad that someone understands

Isnt that girl a bit similar to your girlfriend? Shes gentle though so you probably wont be satisfied . Should I put in a word for you for when you get lonely?

you totally didnt understand, did you?

Dont compare the Succubus race mentality with other races, okay?

It was getting awkward so I immediately changed the topic .

Ah, thats right . Regarding the price, it seems like there is some kind of negotiation happening but how much do you usually charge? I just want to ask since I havent entered any other shops

Ara? You just asked something rude, didnt you?

Ive been saying rude things up until now so isnt it all the same?

We both laughed with that .

This place is just a bit more expensive compared to the other places . About 3~5 large copper more expensive

No I was asking about the average price

Thats bound to change every time, you know? Itll depend on how much the girl is asking and how willing the customer is to pay

Thats good enough . Thank you very much . Ill tell them that its 3~5 large copper more expensive compared to the other shops

Sure sure . Ill be waiting . Bring a lot of people okay?

I bought ingredients for dinner and went home immediately after that . I met the landlady as I walked in so I greeted her but her nose twitched so she probably smelled something from me . She started giving me a cold stare afterwards so shes probably misunderstanding something but anything that I say here would just be excuses so I just kept quiet .

Its troubling how excellent the nose of a person from the beastman type of race is .

~Idle Talk~

Celesso-san, who was that guest who was not a customer earlier? Someone who comes to these kinds of shop and doesnt even drink would stand out, you know?

Ah, that was the kid who moved into the room next to mine yesterday . He was looking for a job today but when he found one, he was treated to lunch by the boss and he was apparently told to introduce him to a cute girl from the red-light district . He knew of this place since I told him when I introduced myself so thats the reason why he came here

Hmm, then hell come here sooner or later, right? I have taken a liking to him so you dont mind if I start aiming for him, right?

Thats probably impossible since that kids he has a girlfriend back home waiting for him . Hes also really faithful to her since it seems like shes really scary person . She was able to blow a goblins head off with just a spear so it seems like shes really strong . If he cheats, would be left half dead .

His girlfriend has a really good intuition as well . You might be able to invite him to talk while having a drink but youd get rejected once you draw up close and pressing your breasts against him so just give it up .

Too bad~ . Is it really okay to just sit next to him while drinking sake I wonder? This is like one of those unrequited love situations, right? Please lend him to me, girlfriend-san

Just try to negotiate if you meet his girlfriend

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