Here’s the rest of Chapter 7! Enjoy!

~Monk~

Chapter 7.2+ – Conversations and the First Request

「Want me to help you out with your first guild request?」(Borudosu)

「Hmm… No, it’s ok. I’ll just start with something simple to slowly get used to it.

Do you know about how much of a reward a beginner request gives?」(Kousuke)

「Let’s see… A group of four fledglings doing a subjugation request will make at least 1,600 Erte, so about four silver coins.

This is probably the limit. If going alone then it’ll probably be around half」(Borudosu)

「If that’s the case then I’ll aim for something a bit under that」(Kousuke)

「But if it’s you… Nevermind, it’s probably best this way so you can get used to it」(Borudosu)

With the strength of the fledgling in front of him, doing more difficult requests wouldn’t be impossible but Borudosu stopped himself from pus.h.i.+ng Kousuke considering what the norm is.

Afterwards, Borudosu explained in detail the kinds of requests he underwent and how he went about completing them. He even helped unpack all the luggage. Things that could be left in the room were stored into the closet.

Eventually, night fell and the two went down to the dining area.

The inn provides three meals a day, if asked they would even provide packed meals (Bento). Bath time is apparently separated for male and female use. As the various facilities of the inn is being explained the two finished their meal.

「So do you have any plans afterwards? I plan on hitting the bars by the way」(Borudosu)

「I’m going to take a walk around the inn. Is there anywhere that I shouldn’t approach?」(Kousuke)

「If it’s around the inn it should be okay.  You should avoid the bar area the northern warehouse district though」(Borudosu)

「Got it. I’ll just be wandering around here then.」(Kousuke)

「It’ll be safer that way」(Borudosu)

Borudosu then immediately left the inn.

As Kousuke relaxed onto a couch in the inn’s hall, he blankly stared out the window nearby.

The sunset outside made the entire town look like it was being bathed in magic. The bright scene where the darkness is seemingly being pushed back is comparable to even the bustling streets of j.a.pan.

Just as Horun explained, there aren’t just humans here. Races like Elves and even Dwarves are spotted here and there in the streets. There also seem to be a race that look like a monster from any angle walking around as if its normal. Time slowly went by as Kousuke continued to watch the street.

「Are you perhaps looking for someone?」(Unknown person)

「Huh?」(Kousuke)

Hearing that voice he quickly turned his head towards the source and saw a woman in plain work clothes standing near him.

「No, I was just observing the people walking around in the street. I’m not really looking for anyone specifically」(Kousuke)

「Is that so. But you seemed to have been staring out the window very seriously」(Unknown person)

「Ah… Well it’s the first time seeing other races besides humans」(Kousuke)

「Oh, that’s the case」(Unknown person)

「Um, is everything alright with work? 」(Kousuke)

【TL: Kou is basically asking nicely “Aren’t you supposed to be working?”】

「The task I was required to do are already complete so I’m currently on break. May I have the seat beside you?」(Unknown person)

「……. Go ahead」(Kousuke)

After introducing each other the two began to converse.

Finding out her real age Kousuke was surprised.

The woman is apparently the innkeeper’s only daughter, s.h.i.+di. Currently 23, she is apparently training to take over the inn in the future.

Since she had some free time, upon seeing the seemingly free Kousuke she called out to him to pa.s.s the time. It seems she’s quite used to conversing with customers.

Only having been to Ricardo and this town, she asked Kousuke about the kind of place his hometown was. A bit troubled at the question, Kousuke decided to say his hometown is a peaceful countryside.

However, s.h.i.+di asked for more details about Kousuke’s hometown. Changing some details to better match this world he answered her questions. Kousuke’s hometown wasn’t anything special, with the exception of a few local fruits that was considered its specialty. Despite this, s.h.i.+di seemed satisfied with the conversation.

As the conversation ended Kousuke left, deciding to take a bath as it was finally the men’s turn to use it.

After taking a bath, Kousuke immediately went to his room. Having nothing to do he contemplated if he should just go to sleep, but his gaze landed on his new sword.

「I guess I can practice my forms a bit before heading to bed」(Kousuke)

He began to slowly practice his forms with the sword sheathed to prevent damaging the room.

Recalling the movements of the Killing Dogs he began a shadowboxing-like practice. He decided against using the unfamiliar movements of the Lutz Monkey for practice since his encounter with it was too brief.

The initially quick practice slowly changed into a more and more serious one. Without realizing this he continued to practice.

He practiced for thirty minutes until his sword hit the wall which made him come back to his senses.

「Ah, it was supposed to a light practice…. Oh well. Good, there’s no real damage to the wall」(Kousuke)

After confirming the lack of damage on the wall he placed his sword back against the wall.

Having nothing to do now, Kousuke decided to sleep. Casting《Sleep》on himself he fell asleep quickly.

The following morning, he awoke just before six o’clock since he went to bed early. Casting《Language Interpretation》on himself he proceeded to get some water from the first floor to clean his face. On his way he caught sight of the already awake and sweeping s.h.i.+di.

「Good morning」(Kousuke)

「Mornin’. Seems you’re up early」(s.h.i.+di)

Since they broke the ice during yesterday’s conversation both of them spoke casually.

「I fell asleep around 10 so I ended up waking up early」(Kousuke)

「Do you always sleep around that time?」(s.h.i.+di)

「Usually no, I just had nothing to do so that’s why I fell asleep early」(Kousuke)

「I see. Breakfast isn’t ready yet. Why don’t you get dressed and rest in your room until then?」(s.h.i.+di)

「I’ll do that after I wash my face」(Kousuke)

s.h.i.+di resumed her cleaning as Kousuke washed his face besides her. The cold water woke him up completely and after greeting s.h.i.+di once more he returned to his room.

He fixed his hair, changed his outfit, fitted his sword onto his belt, and grabbed his now emptied bag.

Finished with his preparations, Kousuke headed out then locked his room. Sitting still in the room felt unproductive so despite breakfast not being ready he decided to head to the dining area to wait.

The dining room is quite large, seemingly capable of fitting around fifty people, but right now it was completely vacant. Besides the staff only two customers were seated. The two customers seem to be asleep, arms sprawled out on the table.

He took a seat at a random table and fell into a daze then suddenly the bell indicating that breakfast was ready rang. Upon hearing the bell, the two sleeping customers awoke and stretched to remove their grogginess. The two got up and headed to the counter to pick up some breakfast. Kousuke headed to the counter as well.

「Excuse me, may I also have a packed lunch readied?」(Kousuke)

「You bet. You mind if we pick out the contents? Well.. even if I say that it’s usually a sandwich with some fruits」(Counter lady)

「That's fine」(Kousuke)

「Come back after you finish breakfast, I’ll give it to you when you drop off the tray」(Counter lady)

「I understand」(Kousuke)

Grabbing some breakfast he returned back to his table. Today’s menu seems to be fish meunière, two pieces of bread, a hard-boiled egg, and a quarter of an apple. The b.u.t.ter and jam seems to be near the counter. He began to eat after spreading some marmalade on a piece of bread.

As Kousuke ate unhurriedly, the other two customers already finished and left the dining area. Little by little, more and more customers started to come to the dining area.

After he finished eating while observing this, he brought the tray back to the counter. Receiving the wicker basket, he soon left the dining area.

「It seems your preparations are done, does that mean you’re leaving now?」(s.h.i.+di)

s.h.i.+di spoke out from behind the reception counter.

「Yea. Today’s my first day at work.  Well, unless I find a good request I’ll probably just end up heading back here」(Kousuke)

「I see, I see. Work hard and good luck!」(s.h.i.+di)

「See you later」(Kousuke) 【TL: いってきます, Itekimasu – usually said when heading out and can be read as “See you later” “I’ll be heading out” “I’m going” but to match a more casual tone “See you later” was the best fit】

「Mhmm. Have a nice day」(s.h.i.+di)

s.h.i.+di, returning back to her professional self, bided Kousuke farewell.

With s.h.i.+di’s farewell, Kousuke left the inn.

He began slowly walking towards the guild. Similarly to yesterday, he began to observe the various pa.s.sersby.  At a glance he saw various races in this seemingly wealthy and peaceful town. It seemed most of the people here aren’t from here, based on their outfits that looked more suited for travellers. 【TL: Yes the plural of “Pa.s.serby” is “Pa.s.sersby” or “Pa.s.sers-by”. Don’t ask me why, I have no idea】

Arriving at the guild, Kousuke headed towards the area to receive requests. It seemed Viare wasn’t here yet as he was unable to find her.

The requests that the guild usually handle and provide are separated into three parts. Firstly, clients that provide large scale requests are recorded in the binder. Secondly, requests that most adventurers do day-to-day are placed up on a notice board. The type of work and the rewards provided are neatly posted on each request on the notice board. Lastly, posted all over the walls, are odd jobs that anyone is allowed to complete, even if one is not an adventurer.

Right now, many of the adventurers are screening the request notice board. There are a few checking the binder, but they’re mostly just checking with absolutely no intention of accepting.

「Let’s see what kind of requests there are」(Kousuke)

Kousuke started to check the various requests on the notice board like the other adventurers. But a problem quickly arose.

「I can’t read a thing」(Kousuke)

He soon remembered he was supposed to come here together with Borudosu.

It slipped his mind that he was unable to read this world’s words. The small amount of the language he mastered yesterday are useless outside of coffee shops. On the other hand, he was able to understand what the rewards were. Unfortunately, it meant nothing if he can’t read the request details. There’s the disastrous possibility that if he randomly takes a request that it ends up requiring specialized knowledge he may not have.

While pondering if he should just ask for some a.s.sistance he spotted Viare who was just about to start her s.h.i.+ft.

「Good morning, and I require some a.s.sistance」(Kousuke)

「A.. Already?」(Viare)

「I was looking for a suitable request, but I can’t read any of them」(Kousuke)

「Ah, so that’s the case. I understand. Please wait a moment, I need to inform the others I’m here first」(Viare)

「You’re a lifesaver」(Kousuke)

Viare, hearing that, headed to the staff room in an uplifted mood. Usually viewed as unreliable due to her clumsy nature, Viera was very happy because someone was actually relying on her for once.

Viare came back quickly and the two started to scan the notice board.

「What kind of request are you looking for?」(Viare)

「A request that can be done alone and is safe. Since it’s my first time taking a request, the easier the better」(Kousuke)

「….Even though you’re really strong」(Viare)

Viare stared a bit coldly at Kousuke at his remark.

「We explained to you yesterday about my situation. The amount of actual combat experience I had can be counted with one hand」(Kousuke)

「Just how did you become a Dra… no sorry, nevertheless you have that t.i.tle」(Viare)

「… … Just now…」(Kousuke)

「That was a close call」(Viare) 【TL: Death flags all over the place