Another World Transfer In Game Character Chapter 31-40

I was able to finish harvesting Taro in the morning.

　In the first place, I only planted 120 pieces, it doesn’t take much time either.

　We left half of the potatoes for making lunch boxes and decided to give Aldo-san the remaining half.

　30 potato seeds was divided into 4 parts and became 120 pieces. And because it produces 5 potatoes each seed, it became 600 potatoes in total. [TN: 30*4=120, 120*5=600 potatoes]

　Its multiplying factor is twenty times more. Different world, amazing.

　After that, I went to the guild to report this phenomenon.

　Cultivation in this area is in a level that can change the food situation in the world.

　If we use this to attract people, it may be able to solve the manpower shortage.

“That’s why farming in this area is bad.”

“That reminds me, I’ve never heard about the gra.s.s in this gra.s.sland withering. No matter how much dry it became, only this place stays prosperous.”

“If you use this ability, wouldn’t you be able to attract farmers?”

“That’s …… impossible.”

　Hill-san shook his head and rejected the proposal.

　I thought it was a good idea … I wonder what did go wrong?

“This place is flat and vast. It isn’t like there was no one ever thought about cultivation and settlements here. In the past, there are several countries and towns that have been working on this gra.s.sland.”

“Then, shouldn’t they know this phenomenon?”

“You’re not yet aware of your own peculiarity, aren’t you?”

“Eh?”

　Have I done something special?

　I just mowed the gra.s.s, plowed the soil and planted potatoes. There should be a cultivation method in this world.

“In the first place, we were frustrated plowing the soil. No matter how much you cut it, the gra.s.s won’t disappear. After a day pa.s.s, it will be restored in the morning. And the roots will harden the soil, so the hoe’s blade can’t pa.s.s”

“Ah……”

　Come to think of it, the potato field was also covered with weeds. Besides, I used [Aura Weapon] when plowing.

　Originally it is a skill to strengthen a certain amount of damage, but it rises considerably in this world.

　Although it’s very convenient if it’s in a game.

“The soil is hard to dig, huh…… but the dwarves were digging the wells, you know?”

　That’s right, that well can still be used.

　There is no gra.s.s growing up.

“The well is forcibly dug by dwarf’s and hardened the surrounding with clay and rocks, you can’t do the same to a farmland.”

“That’s right.”

　I thought it was a good idea.

　Handling the weeds…… on contrary, if you clear it, you can cultivate.

“Well, that’s fine. Anyway only I can do it, and I could cultivate……at the very least, the supply for potatoes is stabilized.”

“Well, it’s a big step regarding that. And … there may be an unexpected idea.”

“Oh, you have a good idea?”

“It’s still a secret. Because it’s a rough idea. By the way, isn’t it about time?”

“Time? Ah, it might have been a long story too.”

　It may have been a problem to keep the branch manager too long.

　The branch has just opened, and he is busy doing many things.

“That’s not what I mean, you’re going have a match against Irvin, won’t you?”

“Ah……”

　That’s right, I completely forgot.

　Irvin-san, who knows my technique very well, keep asking me to teach him my technique.

　Whether the security officer I hired bothering people or not, it isn’t like I never thought it would cause problems, but because he didn’t’ have any malice, I can’t reject him.

　So I accepted the match to fulfill his request and fought using a wooden sword.

　Of course, I’m not going to expose my body enchantment skill to the public. Even just a sword technique should be enough to handle Irvin.

　And if the news about me being “quite proficient in sword technique” …… it would lead to my safety, even though there are only a few women in this pioneering village. [TN: そしてボクが『かなり使える』と広まれば……この開拓村でも少数の女性である、ボク自身の安全に繋がるという訳だ。 I don’t quite understand this part sorry]

　Because people who want to fight a stronger person isn’t small.

　Around the well, there were already about 50 adventurers surrounding it.

　What is this, isn’t almost everyone in the village gathered here.

“Yos.h.i.+ (Good) you came. Then let’s have a match, Yumir!”

　Irvin-san who swings his sword vigorously to intimidates.

“Irvin, do your best!”

“Absolutely don’t lose!”

“Listen, you’re going to die if you lose!”

　The male adventurers cheered for Irvin.

　Normally, these things should be towards the girl, but…… there are reasons for this.

　Even though it’s a match, it’s impossible to cause serious injury as long as we use a wooden sword.

　That’s why you can have a match as many times even if you lose.

　Of course, we can decide how many match to win in advance. However, it’s only a promise. And in that time it’s easy to turn your word around.

　Therefore, I proposed a method to automatically limit the number of matches.

　- That is, “Take one clothe off each time you lose”

　Should I say “Baseball sword”? (EN: Idk lol)

　As long there are restrictions on the clothes, there’s a limit on the number of fights.

　Moreover, if you keep losing more than a certain amount of fights, the one who would be ashamed is you, yourself.

“…………Unfair”

　I murmured lightly.

　Right now Irvin is wearing trousers, s.h.i.+rt, and boots. Bandana is wrapped around his head, gloves are also equipped.

　Also, a cloth ornament wrapped around the waist like a pareo, and a scarf wrapped around the neck. [TN: pareo reference could be seen here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareo%5D

　With that, I have to fight 10 times until he is naked.

　On the other hand, I didn’t plan to go to the Labyrinth, so I only have one piece dress and sandals that are easy to move.

　I don’t have a hobby to put on accessories, so if I lose three times I’ll be naked and would be only wearing underwear.

　I’m sure the audience is looking forward to it and supporting Irvin.

“Yu-nee, are you alright?”

“Yeah, I’m fine. Well, I’ll figure something out.”

　I’m stroking Alicia’s head to comfort her who is feeling anxious while pulling my clothes.

　I’ll be fine, can you stop pulling my cloth, please? Because if the skirt rolled up, my thighs will be visible.

　I proceed to the open s.p.a.ce and use the wooden sword that had been prepared for practice.

　This sword was made by Aldo. A thick cloth is wrapped around the blade part so it won’t cause injury.

　Yet, it’s about the same weight and balance as a normal sword … good job.

　Even though he should be busy with architecture and brewing, he had prepared a wooden sword with a fair precision for such a match.

“What are you doing …?”

　Aldo on the side cheered with a potato on his hand.

　No matter how you look at it, it became interesting.

　Danit-san stands in the middle as a referee.

　At first, Clavis-san was the candidate for the referee, but he is with the audience. So I replace him to make sure there is no unfairness.

“Well, whatever. I’m ready, you know?”

“I’m(Ore) also ready!”

“I already know by seeing it.”

　If you look at the clothes you are wearing.

　I feel like losing.

　We take an appropriate distance from each other and held the sword.

　Then Danit-san raises his hand as a signal.

“Well then, first match – start!”

“Wooooooooooooo!”

　Irvin-san came at me with a shout, as soon Danit-san swung his hand down.

　Unfortunately, my battle switch is already on.

　He swung down his sword at a speed like slow motion, I parried them and broke his posture.

　He staggered and tried to fix his posture, I thrust my sword into his neck with minimal movement.

“- Danit-san?”

“A, Ah. One point, Yumir’s victory”

　I urge the surprised Danit-san to call my victory.

　Five seconds haven’t even pa.s.sed.

　Whether Irvin-san was expecting to be defeated, he was only a little startled.

　He silently removed his bandana.

“With this much …… I was expecting it when I saw you at that time. The real fight, it starts from now!”

　We repositioned our self and held the sword again.

　His resolution……. is heavy.

　He is probably determined to continue fighting to his limits.

　Then let’s answer that resolution!

“Second math – start!”

　However, our fight is …… already finished in 10 minutes.

“Irvin, you idiot!”

“I don’t want to see this b.a.s.t.a.r.d naked!”

“Change with me, boke(Idiot?)!”

“You, just want to be beaten by Yumir-chan, right?”

“It’s a reward isn’t it!”

　Irvin-san was dying on the ground.

　It’s sad that his elephant is shaking on his groin.

　With his ability, even if I hardly release my physical ability, it’s still impossible to exceed my accelerated state.

　Swing the sword a little, break his position and thrust the tip.

　Even if he took a distance and release a blow, his sword will be taken by me as soon as he pulled his sword.

　In this 10 minutes, it should be a nightmare for him.

“Ah, umm … … are you okay?”

　I went too far.

　Even for Irvin-san, it was still a fact that I’m stronger, but I never thought that the difference is this far.

　I also want to confirm how far I could do with my technique alone, but I had no intention to shred his pride this far.

　How should I say this……I felt like “I see, I can see it! I can see the enemy attack!” with high tension.

　If you are in a normal battle while putting your life in the line you can’t afford to play around, because you could be killed instantly.

　Since Alicia is behind me, I’ve no time to show off my power like a cat catching its prey. In the first place, there’s only Alicia watching us.

　That’s why I was able to test my ability carefully and the difference is big. Very big.

　That’s why I’m grateful to Irvin.

　As for him, he thought it would only hurt a little, but as you can see.

　Because I understand, I felt guilty a little. It feels like I want to give a kiss as an apology.

“No, I’m sorry ….honestly, I never thought it was going to be this far, so I got a bit shocked.”

“Same here, sorry. It seems I got carried away”

“No, it’s okay for you to get carried away with that level of swordsmans.h.i.+p anyway.”

“I’m so sorry”

　I stood up, and bending my body until 90 degrees and show my apology.

　Because the elephant came in front of my eyes, I jumped out in a hurry.

　As expected, looking directly at another person’s thing, I felt blood rise to my head.

“Ah, ah, sorry … I’ve been defeated this far, but can I wear something to hide it?”

“Ah, yes!”

　I gave his clothes back that I took quietly and returned to Alicia in hurry.

　It seems like Alicia was blindfolded by Luissan.

“Hey, I can’t see Yu-nee’s victory”

“Sorry, it’s a little unsightly, so please be patient Alicichan.”

“Don’t say that other people’s body is unsightly!”

“Never mind that, please put your clothes on quickly! This flasher!”

　Yeah, Irvin-san as usual, he hasn’t improved with a woman.

　In contrary to Luissan, Rudis-san’s face turned red and was covered with her hands.

　But, she took a glance from the gap her fingers ……

　I guess this is what a maiden should do. Very Moe.

“Haa, well, have you achieved your goal?”

　Though I did something wrong to Irvin-san, I was able to show my power by overwhelming him with a certain amount of strength.

　With this, there should be no one willing to pick a fight with me. [TN: He raised a flag !!!!!!!!]

With this, there should be no people who want to mess around with me.

　There was a time when I thought so.

　Right now, there are large numbers of bouquet in front of me.

　And a boy who is lowering his head.

　I mean I’m naked while undressing Alicia’s clothes –

“- Youuu! Get outttttttt!”

　Anyway, I decided to kick out the troublesome intruder.

　About 30 minutes ago.

　After finis.h.i.+ng the match with Irvin-san, I went home to wash off the sweat.

　Yesterday, I asked Aldo-san to make me a bathtub and I also want to try the soap I made.

　I went to the bath set on the back, took a large amount of water bags from inventory, and store the water in the bath.

　I usually boil water with [Fireball] using the crown of Holy Fire, but if I do it in a small bathtub, water will splash out. It was possible because it’s in a large fountain.

　I put the crown of Holy Fire into the water and let it sink.

　The flame from this equipment won’t affect the user, but if it touches the water, it will boil.

　Moreover, it’s proven in the game that it doesn’t disappear even if it sunk in water.

　Because there’s a map where the whole field is filled with only water. [TN: who doesn’t play RO, the field was called Underwater Cave]

　While boiling the water, I changed clothes and prepared towels.

　Although thread and fabric cannot be found in the labyrinth, a small number of them were imported here from Tarhan City.

　Of course, my life isn’t so pitiful enough to be unable to purchase it.

　After finis.h.i.+ng all the preparation, I took off my clothes with Alicia – I saw Alicia and burst into laughter.

　She was wearing a normal dress, but because she tried to remove her clothes without loosening the neck cord, her face was caught and struggling in that state.

“Hahahahah! Alicia, that – I’m sorry, please stop moving! My stomach hurts”

“Mou, Yu-nee. Please help me already”

“You can’t take it off if you don’t loosen the string”

　I already finished taking off my clothes, so I was helping Alicia.

　I lowered the clothes and loosened the string.

“There, Alicia. Banza~i” (^v^)/

“Banzai”

　I pull out her clothes while raising both hands.

　And at that time. The door opened vigorously –

“Yu Yu Yu, Yumir-san! Please have a relations.h.i.+p with me and accept my marriage proposal!”

“Haa—-?”

　The intruder took out a large number of bouquets and shouted.

　I return at the beginning. Yup, I didn’t do anything bad.

　The bath is postponed thanks to the rotten intruder.

　I collected the crown and put it in inventory. Because if I leave it as it is, it will become hot water.

　For the time being, I only used the prepared clothes…… well, I didn’t wear pants because I was in a hurry, I came out to welcome the guests.

　Since it seems that there’s no bad intention, it must be welcomed.

　Since ancient times – when a customer arrives, it seems that they take out food, combing the hair and greet the guest. (EN: Not quite sure about this)

　I dried a bitter herb and made a tea from it. Then I add a little milk and serve.

　For Alicia, one cup of milk and a Suri fruit. Strawberry milk can be made instantly if you crush it with a spoon.

“So, what do you want?”

　As expected it is impossible to ask with a smile if you were seen completely in a naked state.

　I think this is the first time I let out a sulking voice after I arrived in this world.

“Ah, umm …… that … Today, that, with me–“

“If you want to go out with me, I don’t feel like it. Can you go home?”

“Su, such a thing!”

“Not, such a thing …… It’s natural!”

　Bang, I struck the table.

　He flinched and was surprised, but I don’t care.

　However after I saw Alicia got surprised and looks about to cry, I tried to calm down a bit.

“Yu-nee, are you mad …?”

“I’m not, I was just surprised.”

　I hugged her head and kissed her forehead.

　With that, her crying face is gone. This is settled, then.

“So, you were – Charon-kun was it?”

“You remembered!”

　Charon makes a cheerful face. What should I do with that very pleased face?

　If by any chance I didn’t receive a confession, it would be instant death, this guy. [TN: He means if he didn’t get a confession that guys would be dead already]

“Well, there’s no way I could forget about a person who couldn’t handle a surprise attack and fainted, and when after waking up, suddenly pushed me down.”

“Ugh! No, that’s an accident -“

“I know”

　I diverted my face and showed a sullen face.

　Alicia is doing well, angry appeal.

　I hope this makes you realize – why your face is red?

　Oh no, Alicia is an angel, no she is a G.o.ddess, so it is natural if you look attractive if you trying to imitate ……!

“Haa …… well, you know that it is impossible to go out with someone you just met yesterday?”

“…… Yes, well. Even so, I fell in love with you!”

“It’s troublesome”

　I want to slice him half.

　Alicia, why are you writhing with your both hands on your cheeks?

“Yu-nee, Yu-nee. Do you feel sorry?”

“It’s okay. Because I’ve Alicia with me. I’ll stay with Alicia until you have a bride!”

“Yu-nee…… me too!”

　I embraced her and reconfirmed our bond.

　Also, I’m not going to give my angel to a man that……. If you’re going to be Alicia’s bride, you should at least be stronger than me.

　Besides, I’m a man in the beginning. It’s outrageous to go out with a guy.

　So, I’m not planning to go out with a man. I feel sorry, but you have to give up.

“That’s why I’m going to be single at least ten years later. Please give up.”

“I’ll wait!”

“No, thank you”

　He is quite persistent. Is it impossible to refuse with time? Then…

“And I’m not planning on going out with someone weaker than me.”

“Weak …… I see so that’s why you have a match with Irvin-san today!”

“That’s different”

　What are you saying, this guy?

“Certainly I can’t win … but someday, definitely, I’ll be stronger than you. Please wait until then.”

“As I’m saying, I don’t too.”

“Ha, you have someone in mind – possibly, it’s Irvin-san!?”

“I said it’s different” [TN: hahaha it’s hard to talk with an idiot huh]

　What should I do with this guy that won’t listen to my story?

　Well, if Irvin-san is going to become my wall, can I be at ease with this?

　Let’s say today matter is fine, I’ll keep leaving him a lot of trouble, so let’s hang out with him tonight.

“Because I won’t lose!”

“Yes yes…”

　Because I felt exhausted, I decided to get rid of the troublesome visitors.

　I stand up and point at the door and said: “get out quickly”. In the first place, we were in the middle of having a bath.

　As expected it will be troublesome if he stays here too long, Charon opened the entrance door.

“Hya!?”

　At that time, the wind was blowing vigorously.

　Because the window on the back was opened as ventilation for the bathroom, it seems that the wind went inside.

　That wind made me and Alicia skirt rolled up violently – and I didn’t wear any underwears because I was in a hurry.

　I scream at Charon-kun who looked up back at me. No, his line of sight was facing my lower body.

“Ah, umm … … I didn’t see it -“

“Get out quickly!”

　With that, he was kicked out by me again.

　It became a troublesome thing. Far from my imagination.

　It’s time for me to interact with Alicia to heal my stress on this gra.s.sland.

　I re-boiled the hot water in the bath, washed Alicia’s body first, and then soaked in the bathtub.

　Because she is a child, she tries to jump out as soon as she takes a bath.

　But because she is with me, she will do it slowly. On the contrary, I’m a j.a.panese person, so it’s going to be long.

　Alicia will always go out first, so I let her warm up first.

　And when I finish was.h.i.+ng my body, Alicia will wash my head in exchange and let her cool down for a while.

“Yu-nee, what’s that?”

“Soap I made yesterday, I thought I’d give it a try a little”

“Me too! I’ll use it too!”

“No, it is still a prototype. You don’t want your skin became rough, right?”

　It is a crude product that is made by mixing marble powder and beef oil. There might be adverse effects on skin, that can’t be seen.

　I’m very st.u.r.dy, so it’s exactly right for the experiment.

　As it was displayed in the guild card, the difference between a normal people and my HP in this world is 500 times.

　And with automatic recovery. The difference cannot be overturned anymore.

　That’s why it won’t be rough …I suppose?

　I tried to rub the soap on the towel, but … it didn’t foam much.

　Well, I didn’t expect it would be the same as my original world though, but this is sad.

　I tried rubbing it on my body with a towel, but the fat came first, to be honest, it doesn’t feel very comfortable.

　No, if you consider Yumir oil play, this is … well, it’s not like that after all. (EN: Idk what’s this sorry  )

“Yeah~, it’s not good enough?”

　However, whether the marble powder is exerting the scrub effect or not, there’s a feeling that the skin is being polished.

　But this is –

“The stimulation is too strong. It might not  be meant for girls.”

“Fail?”

“Yeah … … no, it might be good for men”

　Besides, it smells like beasts …… as expected it’s a failed work after all.

“The smell is also bad, it is a failed work? If vegetable oil can be taken out, it might’ve been better”

“Vegeta –ble oil? Hmm …” [TN: Yumir said= 植物油(shokubutsu abura), Alicia said= しょくぶつあぶらー(s.h.i.+okubutsu abura)]

　Alicia put her chin on the edge of the bathtub.

　What is with that small animal pose. It looks like a puppy.

“Would it not work if you mixed mugwort/woodworm?”

“Hmm, I wonder? More than that, mugwort again?” [TN: I’ll use mugwort from now on ehehe]

“Ehehehe, I like the herb smell “

　Speaking of which, this child did say such a thing when we were camping.

“Ah, but I also like Suri fruit”

“Yes yes. Ah, but ants might come because of the smell”

“The soap taste like Suri?”

“Don’t eat it”

　After I finish enjoying with a gluttonous young girl, I decided to get out from the bath.

　Let’s think about soap again later.

　The next day.

　Recently, the number of products has increased, so we changed the sales to the corner of the cafeteria.

　It’s no longer able to handle it in front of the hut.

　Should I ask Aldo-san again to do a renovation for the hut later?

　Anyway, a merchant came into the Yorozuya dining room. [TN: aha finally I found the reason of the t.i.tle have yorozuya on the back. Welp its already too late so I won’t change the t.i.tle again. ]

“Then, how about 200 Gill?”

“It’s too cheap, please think about the materials. It had to be 600”

“Please give me a break, I won’t make any profit with that high price. 250”

“Adventurers are also risking their lives, you know? 500.”

　The merchant was persistently lowering down the price.

　The item he wanted is a cus.h.i.+on filled with charge bird feathers.

　It’s surprisingly popular.

　Because Charge Bird itself is rare because it can only be found in labyrinths and caves.

　And since the adventurers who can hunt them are also intermediate level or above, the material itself isn’t well distributed.

　But the quality of these birds feathers is really good.

　To enable high-speed mobility, the feathers are light and flexible.

　Furthermore, because it is a fighting creature, the feather is also tough so they can protect their outer skin.

　In other words, putting it in a cus.h.i.+on makes the cus.h.i.+on fluffier than usual, and the fluffy feeling lasts much longer than a normal cus.h.i.+on.

　Indeed, the first feather cus.h.i.+on I made with Alicia is still fluffy, saying that four months already pa.s.sed.

　Considering that, I sat on it every day, it has tremendous endurance.

　And by covering it with Power Bear fur from the third layer, made the texture better.

　At this store, trading 600 Gill – is about 6,000 yen, but the quality is guaranteed.

　Two hundred is too cheap. It hasn’t even reached the material price.

“Since I’ll buy all your stock, could you please give a service a little? How about 400?”

“………… Well, that’s fine. Only this time, okay?”

　It’s a very bitter decision.

　But it’s a pity to make the hards.h.i.+ps I’ve brought this far from the bubble into the water. [TN: slang. It means, all my troubles become a waste]

　Also because there’s no other cus.h.i.+on like this, perhaps he might desire more profit, let’s agree only this time. It’s barely in a rage of profit anyway.

　The merchant brought the cus.h.i.+on while dancing in joy.

　Later, I asked Hill-san about this cus.h.i.+on being sold in Tarhan City for 800 Gill.

　I won’t give you a discount next time!

It’s about time for us to stop working in the dining hall, it’s getting hard for us.

　Thinking such things while selling lunch boxes, master Aldo unexpectedly came to me.

“Huh(Are)? Master is also going to have a lunch box too?”

　It seems that potato bun doesn’t fill a dwarf’s stomach.

　Usually, they buy a large amount of bacon, a dish that I cooked in the morning fried with potatoes.

　So they rarely come to buy a lunch box.

“No, I’ve something to do with missy today.”

“Me?”

“With Yu-nee?”

　Well, it’s as predicted.

　Aldo-san comes directly to me most of the time if he is short on materials.

　Whether the clay has run out or –

“Actually, the wood is not enough”

“Oh, that reminds me …….”

　A month ago, before the first team arrived, I left a lot of timber on the gra.s.sland.

　And the amount is about 100.

　But last month, Aldo-san is building cottages for the adventurers to stay, as a result, it’s probably been used up.

　And while there are people here, I can’t use my inventory.

　In other words, in order to resupply the wood, it’s necessary to take it by hand directly from the labyrinth.

　Of course, it’s troublesome, so recently I haven’t resupplied the woods.

“That, it’s troublesome right?”

“I’m sorry. I wish I could get it…..”

“Right now, most of the adventurers are only able to descend to the second layers, right? Then, replenis.h.i.+ng wood in the third layers is quite difficult.”

“We could manage somehow if it’s just firewood”

　Firewood is essential for human life.

　This wood is available in the second layers with a larger amount that is obtained from Elder treant.

　Because the guild is also buying firewood so far, firewood won’t be on short in the village.

“When it comes to construction use, I won’t go well either.”

“In the first place, providing cottages for adventurers is a lot of waste”

“At first it seems the guild was taking a rental fee, but there’s no inn here.”

“Miss, do you want to run an inn?”

“Please don’t say something unreasonable”

　I’m already very busy just by selling lunch boxes, running an item store, and serving the adventurers in the dining hall.

　There’s no way I can run an inn here.

　In the first place when it comes to an inn, isn’t it impossible to resupply if I’ve to open an inn?

　As soon I stop being an adventurer, all the lifelines like fruits, beef, timber, salt, fish and milk will be cut off.

　Of course, it could be managed somewhat with trade …… but the expenses will be increased.

“Well, that’s of course. Leave it as it is.”

“I think that Hill-san also thought about that”

　He did say that they were inviting people to immigrate.

　If there quite a few chefs and merchants who want to have a store, I would be relieved a little.

　And if the adventurers can reach the third layers, they will be able to bring fruit and timber.

　I will endure until that day comes.

　Besides, right now I need money.

　Even though five percent of the resources produced from the labyrinth will be given to me, but right now the payment is insignificant because there only a few adventurers in this village.

　I can’t reach my goal to move from here, let Alicia go to school, and set up a house in a town.

　I think that Alicia needs friends of the same age besides me.

　I also need education, and most of all I want to see a normal woman’s behavior and remember them.

　There are women here as well, but they are female adventurers at the end, so there are some points that are missing.

　Rudis-san is an ideal woman for that … but it is better to have a better example.

　I also want Alicia to see and learn about femininity.

　For her, the most familiar woman is me, so Alicia’s behavior is very…… boyish.

　Of course, Alicia is very cute, but it’s only a child’s loveliness, not as a woman.

　If you grow up like me, you might become a very defenseless child.

　I’m very concerned about it now.

“Well, it’s been a month since I came here. It’s about time the second team will come.”

“Let me see. Then, why not make a new hut for an inn rather than cottage?”

“As I said the wood is not enough”

“I see. Even if I bring the wood, I can’t carry a lot at once…”

“Then, shall I lend you cart for transport?”

“Ah, are you sure?”

　Transporting equipment is also an important tool for Aldo-san.

　Won’t lending it to adventurers who frequently fight with monsters quite risky……?

“I don’t mind. I’m the one who asked it”

“Understood, then we’ll go to collect lumber today.”

　Thus we decided to go to the third layers today.

　The large cart borrowed from Aldo-san had a structure that was divided into two parts.

　It has a structure that one of them is attached to the end of the cart, and the other one is tied to the opposite side and pulled.

　For the time being, I brought the cart with Alicia until the labyrinth entrance.

　Since at the time we depart the morning has pa.s.sed, there are no one around. After checking the surroundings, I stored the cart in the item inventory.

“Mumu …”

“What’s wrong?”

“No, this cart is heavy”

　Basically, I thought there is no item in Midgard Online able to store more than 1 weight, but this cart had 100 weight. [TN: let’s make the weight to kilos, it’s much better I think?]

　It’s not that heavy with my physical strength, but … I don’t understand the law.

“Well, whatever. With this, my movement won’t be restricted. Alicia too, be careful from here onwards okay?”

“Un”

　Alicia had a stick and a torch in her hand.

　The reason for having a torch is that there is a possibility that if she was wearing the crown of Holy Fire, it will attract people.

　An item that illuminates the surroundings just by wearing it on your head is very much useful.

　Therefore it’s not bad to be vigilant.

　Since Alicia can also use inventory, we decided to use it. If we get into battle you just need to take cover and pick it up.

　Her inventory is faster than mine, so it is suitable for such work.

“Well then, let’s go. Because it’s darker than usual, be careful with the surroundings.”

“Got it”

　Today’s weapon is not the usual Kunitsuna, but it is a two-handed sword called Stormblade, which focuses on attack speed.

　This is to increase movement speed, and I also brought other equipment with autocast to make it more effective.

　As expected autocast equipment indeed stands out, but the attack speed with this equipments are unrivaled.

　Just by equipping this, Yumir can reach the attack speed limit.

　Its speed, made ten attacks per second.

　Can’t be seen by the eyes, and slas.h.i.+ng like a storm.

　The attack power is considerably inferior, but with this speed, it should be enough.

　As we went further, a sound of clas.h.i.+ng swords from the front can be heard.

　It seems that other parties are fighting.

　The stairway is ahead, so we watched the battle until it’s over.

　About four people were fighting a Shadow Wolf at a pa.s.sage ahead.

“Alicia, let’s not get in the way”

“Yeah, is it all right?”

“Hmm? Well, I guess it’s okay. They seem quite strong too.”

　Although there are still plenty of distances, but the formation, nor a person has fallen. [TN: distances with his skills]

　They seem to be suppressing enemies steadily and subjugating it.

　Suddenly I heard recovery magic being shoot from the shadow.

“A, are(huh) …….”

“Hmm?”

“No, nothing. Un.”

“Ah, it’s the brother from yesterday!”

　The shadow reacted to Alicia’s voice.

　Ah, it would be better if you didn’t notice it!

“Ah, perhaps …… Yumir-san!?”

“Oy, Charon! Don’t look away, you are still in battle!”

“Yes, sorry!”

　As expected, it’s him? Let’s slip through before it becomes troublesome.

　The battle is going as smoothly as it is, Shadow Wolves are going to be subjugated soon.

　After the battle ended, Charon began to run toward us. Don’t come.

“Yumir, why are you here!”

“No, I’m also an adventurer, I’m going to go down.”

“A woman like you … no, it will be okay if it’s you”

“That’s why. I would like to proceed if I could? Besides the battle haven’t finished yet “

　From behind him, Yege-san let out a sigh.

“As that girl said. Adventurers finished the battle after subjugating the enemies, finished looting and checking the safety of the surroundings. And what more, to run to a woman without doing that, what is this about?”

“Sorry, I’ll do it now.”

　Scolded by the leader, Yaju-san hurriedly dismantles the Shadow Wolf’s fur.

　As expected wolf meat is very smelly, even the guild won’t buy it.

　However, the strong durable fur has a high demand as a mantle, and the fangs can be also used for accessories at a reasonable price.

　In Hill-san’s story, it seems that Shadow Wolves are so unique that it rarely showed in the labyrinth, so it seems to have become a special product.

“It was Yumir-chan”

“Yes. To be called with chan, it’s horrible.”

“Then …I’m sorry, do you mind I call you Yumir-san?”

“Yes, I’m more comfortable with that”

　Yaju-san speaks while smiling.

　Carving a wild face, that looks like it just had been roughly sc.r.a.ped off.

“I’m sorry about last time. I can’t do anything about it. Just a little, but this is the reward from that. It may be impolite to try cleaning up things by money, but there’s nothing else I can give you.” [TN: If you forget, it’s the event that happened at cp 30]

“It’s fine. I didn’t help for the reward anyway. Besides, as for me, it’s better for everyone to become stronger with that money and move on.”

“Even so …….”

“Rather please proceed. Otherwise, you will be carrying a log like right now”

　If they go to the third layers, they will be able to do the lumber collection request.

　If that happens, my burden will be reduced, and the kickback of the resource will also benefit me.

“Ah, come to think of it, you were the owner of this place …… that’s right, rather pus.h.i.+ng the reward forcibly, I can contribute to you more with that.”

“It’s good if you understand”

“Then, we also have to train our skill and move on, for that …”

“It’s necessary to make “That” person to be a full-fledged person.”

　That said while looking at Charon who was dismantling the wolf.

　Until that’s ready …… looks like the destination is still long.

“Well, please do your best”

“O, Oh ……”

“Then I’ll excuse myself because there is a request”

“Oo, be careful”

“You too”

　Somehow I had wasted time in vain…… I felt anxious about the future while heading to the lower layer.

In order to avoid Charon, we parted with Yaju-san and went to the third layer.

　No, it’s not like I dislike his personality, as long as he doesn’t give me more problems……

　I would like to refrain from receiving damage at that condition. (EN: Not sure about this)

　Besides, Alicia is looking at me with an ominous look.

“Yu-nee, you should have talked to me.”

“No thanks. I don’t dislike him though, but I don’t want to get involved with his personality.”

“Ehh, I thought I could see a “Romance” story.”

“This precocious child! Do that when you get bigger, to the person you like.”

“I have Yu-nee mon. And there are no children in the village.”

　As she said so, Alicia seemed a bit lonely.

　As expected, it would be better to have an experience of playing with children of the same age.

　Then in this village …… it’s impossible after all. As expected I’ve to think about moving to town again?

“I will ask Hill-san, about living in Tarhan – it might be better.”

“Eh, are you going somewhere Yu-nee?”

“I wonder if I have to move with Alicia”

“Moving out from here, I feel somewhat lonely”

　For her, this place is where she was sealed, and at the same time, it’s a place where her memories began……. in other words, this place is her hometown.

　I guess there’s a lonely feeling in leaving this place behind.

“It’s still impossible right now. The adventurers haven’t dived deeply in the labyrinth, and even the village had not yet formed. A little bit more, until everyone can live a stable life.”

“Is that so, it’s still way ahead.”

“In the first place, we can’t cross the gra.s.sland with Alicia’s current stamina.”

“It will be fine if Yu-nee carries me.”

　Well, that’s why I made a backpack.

　Alicia’s physical ability is comparable to a male adult, but there’s some of them that were much higher.

　But as expected of lacking stamina, its normal for children.

　But just by pa.s.sing through the third layers, swimming in the fourth layers, and arriving in the fifth layer, it is already dreadful.

　Then, I notice some doubts.

“Huh? I’m not exhausted, but Alicia gets tired? ‘

“Yu-nee…… it’s normal for humans to get tired you know?”

　She talks while feeling amazed.

　However, if she was transferred here with a character from a game like me, there’s no such things as fatigue ……

　No, I don’t know a game that can be played with an avatar like a “child” in the first place.

　At first, I thought Alicia is “a child in this world got trapped in a labyrinth”.

　Next, I thought that she’s “transferred here with a character from a game” like me because she was able to use the status display and item inventory functions.

　A child used a child character.

　However, if you think carefully, if such character had this much physique you will get a penalty from it.

　And a game character, it’s usual to use things that have grown to a certain extent.

　Even yumir have the limit for a girl because the big sword on my back reached the floor.

“In the first place … Alicia, you knew a lot about this world right?”

“Hmm? I’m pretty knowledgeable”

　Yes, her knowledge is unusual.

　She knew any type of wild gra.s.s that is edible, how to handle prey and even the characteristics of monsters.

　If you are not someone who lives in this world, it is supposed to be unknown knowledge.

“Did Alicia played a game of this world?”

“I don’t know, I don’t remember”

　The race, a G.o.ddess displayed under her status (sealed).

　Perhaps she is really a G.o.d in this world?

　Because she is a G.o.d of this world, she is ignorant about worldly affairs and very knowledgeable … then it makes sense…maybe?

　In the first place, if she is such an existence, why was she trapped in a labyrinth ……

“Ahh, jeez. I’ll stop thinking about something I don’t know!”

　In fact, it’s foolish to find her true ident.i.ty.

　Something like that is.. – It’s the same as trying to find someone’s real ident.i.ty on the net, there might be some violation in manners.

　I shake my head and decided to start cutting logs.

　Bang! The tree fell to the ground.

　The tree collapses as if cutting weeds with a sword, it fell down and made a sound.

　The third layer trees only extend about 10 meters in height, so it’s unnecessary to align the lengths.

　Lightly cutting the branch, drop the leaves and collect it with ropes. Because I cut the thin part of the tip of the tree, the length per tree was about 7 meters.

　The thickness is about 20 centimeters, so it should be no problem to use it for making a hut.

　Then, I put 5 pieces together and put them on the cart. And keep the remaining 30 in inventory.

　It should be good to pile this up on the side of the labyrinth at night when there is no one around.

“That’s why we are going to stay in the labyrinth today.”

“Ehhh, is it all right to not go back home?”

“It’s all right, no problem. Regarding the dining hall, I already asked the guild staff!”

　The ingredients are already brought into the dining hall.

　And saying “Please cook properly”, to the elder sister who is doing the reception will handle the kitchen.

　Someday, if a real chef comes, I’ll gladly give him the dining hall.

“Anyway, I’ll put this cart down for the time being, and put the baggage, and camp at the fountain in the sixth layer.”

　Transferring to the sixth layer seemed unavailable if you haven’t yet killed the Behemoth.

　So currently, it’s only us who can use the sixth layer safety zone.

　It’s a good place to avoid people seeing us at night.

　As for the wood, I can pile it up after people are gone at night.

　By doing so, it would look like “I collected timber all night”.

“Then, Alicia please ride on this tree and be vigilant with the surroundings. I’ll go pull the cart and bring it to the surface.”

“Understood”

“Because of the cart I can’t see the surroundings too much, so Alicia will be watching instead”

“Leave it to me, my eyesight is very good!”

　Currently, the adventurers are diving until the second layers. There are also a few of them who can go to the third layer, but it seems there’s still no one reaching an efficient level.

　That’s why there will be quite a lot who will be witnessing me pulling the cart.

　This is already perfect. If there is a problem, then –

“I completely forgot about the stairs”

　Stairs from third layers to second layers. And the stairs going from the second layers to the first layer.

　The stairs which are over 10 meters in length have the same width as the pa.s.sage. So there is no problem getting through.

“The problem is how I lift it.”

“Can you do something with Yu-nee’s idiotic power?”

“Well, of course, I can … but if I go that far, as expected it will be a problem if we’re seen right?”

　The people who came here already know that I have a strength that is beyond the limits of a normal human.

　But right now, as the result of my growth, I already surpa.s.sed beyond that limit.

　I can afford to pull the cart through the stairs, but as expected it would be bad if someone saw it.

“It can’t be helped. It’s troublesome, but let’s pull it one by one. No one will think it’s strange if it’s only that much.” [TN: just by pulling one and fully loaded I think it’s already beyond strange]

“It’s troublesome”

“Don’t imitate me”

　I think that wood is a little lighter than water, so if I pull it individually it should be fine.

　Pulling the cart one by one carefully. (EN: wait what?)

　There is a choice to pull it with rope directly, but it will cause a scratch on the surface.

　Of course, the wood will be sc.r.a.ped off later, but it would be bad if the wood cracks.

　It is troublesome, but let’s transport it with a cart.

　Wood has a weight of around 200 kilos.

　Even with a cart, there is a considerable weight, and if it is an ordinary person they will be exhausted just by pulling the cart.

　If you think so, this cart … isn’t it like you are carrying more than 1 ton? Aldo-san, it seems like you have become st.u.r.dy.

　When I went around to pulling the woods, unexpectedly Alicia raised her voice.

“Ah, Oji-chan, Good afternoon!”

“O, Oji – no, it’s fine. Good afternoon, Young lady.”

　When I looked back, Yaju-san and others came up.

　Of course, it’s everyone. And there’s no sign of someone being injured.

　Being able to go here steadily this far, they are excellent adventurers after all.

“Good afternoon. Are you guys going down to third layer today?”

“No, we’ll end here today. I heard that at the third layer the enemy will become stronger”

“There’s not much difference between first and second layer though”

“Instead, there are more traps”

　In terms of enemy strength, it’s much easier to deal than the second layer. Both Elder Treant and Acid Slime don’t move so fast.

　There are traps in the second layer, including pitfalls.

　It’s hard to fight while paying attention to traps.

　The enemy weakened but the difficulty of the labyrinth is rising. This is the difference between the second layers.

“Yumir is transporting wood?”

“Yes, but the stairs are a difficult place”

“All right, then I’ll help you”

“Eh, is that okay?”

“No problem. The exploration is already finished for today, it’s also good for physical training. And I’ve to pay my debts back.”

　Even though I don’t mind about that at all. He is a righteous man.

　Yaju-san’s party carry out the woods with shouting.

“Ugh, what’s this- it’s unexpectedly heavy !?”

“Because it’s about 200 kilos”

“And you are carrying 5 of them …?”

“Thanks to Aldo-san’s cart”

　Even cars can be pushed by one person if the gears are not on. It would be possible with a cart.

　Well, it is certainly not the power that a normal little girl can do.

“If Yumir-san is carrying it – then I’ll too!”

“Stop it, boy. Please quietly carry it with two people.”

“Ahhhh, my backkkkkk!”

　Charon-kun got hurt because of doing something unreasonable.

　A fragile figure healing his waist, what should I say …… it’s a pity.

“Even if you don’t overdo it in such a place …”

“No, but … there is still more stair ahead. I’ll show you that I can carry it next time!”

　To Charon-kun who was hurt, W H Y is he sleeping on my lap.

　Alicia strongly said “It’s a maiden job to look after a boy who was hurt!” and insisted.

　Unfortunately, there was no woman at Yaju-san party, so I was supposed to take on that role.

“Even so … if you say a maiden, then isn’t it Alicia is a maiden too.”

“It’s because my lap is too small for someone head to get on.”

“Why am I’ve to do something like this…?”

“Older brother, Yu-nee’s lap, it feels good right?”

“Eh, awawa!? That’s-“

“What are you asking!”

　As he was angry, he was clutching his fist, Alicia ran away while saying kyaa kyaa.

　She is making fun of me. Well, it’s fine because she looks happy.

　Thanks to carrying it with four people, I was able to transport it to the upper layer in no time.

　I let Charon-kun sat on top of the wood with Alicia.

“Listen carefully, Charon-kun. Please protect Alicia well no matter what got it?”

“Please leave it to me, I’m good at protecting even if I look like this.”

“Also, you absolutely can’t do anything weird!”

“What will I do to a child like this …?”

“Naive, Alicia Punipni cheeks is at a level that makes people become useless”

　The feeling of that supreme cheek, men should never experience it.

　If I don’t stab a nail here, I don’t know what this flag maker will do.

　Adrian-san proceeds and confirmed the safety ahead, I and Rivi-san pulled the cart, and Yaju-san pushes from the back.

　With this combination, I was able to carry it out of the labyrinth much easier.

　We proceed ahead as it is with Yaju-san, and headed to the small room.

　Though they were worried about us, they trusted our word that we would not overdo it and went back to the village.

　I’m sure it would be a big deal if an adventurer saw me using inventory, so after I confirmed the surrounding, we headed to the small room for camping.

The next morning after staying overnight in the fountain room.

　We piled up 40 woods at the entrance at night.

　Although it may be a little insufficient in quant.i.ty, but since the length is twice than is usually used for building, this should be enough.

　I’ll leave the woods here, for now, I’ll contact master later to carry it.

　I usually sell lunch boxes in the morning, but recently I left it to the guild staff.

　It might be not too bad to have the guild services to incorporate.

　Meanwhile, I’ve free time to do something else …… should I go talk to Hill-san?

　When I returned to the village, I immediately reported to master Aldo.

　Aldo-san was smithing metal since morning. Apparently, he is fixing broken tools.

“Good morning, Aldo-san”

“Ou, missy. So early”

“Yeah, I’ve been up all night. I stacked the woods beside the labyrinth entrance. I’m sorry, but can I ask you to pick it up later?”

　Actually, I didn’t do it all night though, but let’s leave it as it is.

　Alicia was rubbing her eyes because she is weak in the morning, and it solidified the lie.

“Already!? Sorry for rus.h.i.+ng…….even though we are still repairing tools”

“It’s because we can’t get metal from this labyrinth.”

“There are still more layers below. It is still early to give up.”

“I hope so. Then, we are going”

“Ah, wait. I haven’t given you the reward.”

　Reward? I haven’t made such a promise…

“Don’t make such funny face. A work always had a reward. And if I pay you, that can be an example for adventurer’s standard”

“Ah, that’s it -“

“How many did you brought out?”

“40 logs with 20 centimeters in thickness and 6 meters in length “

“Good work …… if it’s normal building materials, it’s about 1500 Gills – if there are 40, then it would be 60000 I guess “

“60000!? Isn’t that too much?”

　1500 per logs… It is about 15,000 yen in j.a.panese yen. I think that is quite reasonable?

　If I’m not mistaken 10 centimeters thick, 3 meters long wood is about 2,000 yen …… I guess.

　Even so, 60000 Gills in one night…… I felt bad.

“4, 40000 is fine you know?”

“I already told you that your reward is standard. If I cut the price it will be hard for adventurers you know?”

“Is that how it is?”

　Certainly, woods are essential resources, and if it’s known that it will not become money, it will hinder the management.

　If it doesn’t make a profit even though it’s troublesome to carry, there will be no adventurer who would want to receive the request.

“I understand, then I’ll take that much.”

“Ou, leave it to me. And this time I’ve asked missy directly, but if it’s through the guild, they will take 10% of the reward. Remember that.”

“10% is it?”

“5% to the rights holders of the labyrinth, 5% as a commission to the guild. Together, it will be 10% “

“Ah, so that’s it.”

　It reminds me, I’ll receive 5%.

“Besides – I’m making a lot of money by selling sake. I should give thanks to you instead.”

　It is mainly me who is buying that alcohol.

　I make it into a c.o.c.ktail and sold it to the adventurers.

　Since they can’t count on the price, it’s easy to get profit.

“Somehow, I can’t refuse Aldo-san. I’ll give you a drink next time.”

“Hahaha! I’m looking forward to it!”

　After that, because Aldo-san doesn’t have cash, I received the payment by card.

　I feel like this village’s cash shortage is becoming a serious problem.

　After that, I went to Hill-san’s place.

　Because I wanted to formally hand over selling lunch boxes business to the guild.

　When I was guided to Hill-san’s place, I immediately talked about the main subject.

“Selling lunch boxes in the guild?”

“Yes. Given the food situation here, adventurers will likely only have dried meat and dried fruits when I leave them alone.”

“I understand that … … Yumir-san, are you quite tight?”

“To be honest, yes. Because it’s a situation where my hand is spreading too much.” (EN: I guess it means too much work?)

“Selling sake, lunch boxes, dining hall …… It certainly seems tough”

　I still have some strength to spare, but for Alicia who sticks around with me, she seemed to be at her limit.

　Even today, she is already getting exhausted after waking up.

　She is still small, it’s not good if this goes on. Children should have more free time.

“At least, if I got off from the dining hall and lunch boxes I would be saved.”

“It seems that people who want to take over the dining hall and have an inn will come with the second team.”

“Is that true!?”

　Because there is no inn right now, the guild is renting out the cottage.

　But, of course, because I’m planning to borrow a whole cottage, the price has been set as high as it is. The burden on adventurers is quite large.

　So if there is an inn here, both of us and the adventurers will be saved.

　If so the guild might have some loses.

“Well, surely there will be a loss. But the number of cottages will be insufficient if we leave it as it is, then it will be great if there will be an inn running here.”

“Aldo-san was also making a fuss because the wood is insufficient”

　Then Hill-san opened a file and checked the schedule.

　He checked the guild staff with free time while tracing with his fingers.

“Fumu, until the next arrival … let see, is it okay if the guild temporarily takes charge of selling lunch boxes and dining halls?”

“What do you mean with taking charge?”

“If there’s someone willing to tend an inn came, I thought of giving it to them.”

“Ah, if it’s that then I don’t mind.”

“If so, then we also have to strengthen the purchase for the ingredients – looks like there will be a lot of stuff that will happen.”

“Haha, please do your best”

　When the talk was almost done, on the side there’s Alicia starting to swing back and forth.

　Even though it’s still morning, she is already in such a state, it seems that a lot of fatigue has acc.u.mulated.

“I’m sorry, Alicia seems to be at her limit, I’ll wrap things up for today -“

“Oh, I didn’t notice. Then we’ll take care of selling lunch box and the cafeteria from today.”

“Yes, please”

　I bowed and held Alicia – holding her with a princess carry and left the guild.

　By the time I came back to the cabin, Alicia completely fell asleep.

　I laid her on a hammock, prepared a juice bottle at the bedside and put on a blanket.

　Let’s have a day off together today.

　I also made an excuse of staying up all night, there should be no one to complain even if I sleep.

　I lied down next to the hammock and look over the world map I got from the union.

　We don’t know anything about this world.

　So, I thought that at very least I should know the topography, and I got the map from the guild.

　The continent where we are, it’s a vertical inverted triangle like Africa.

　It is not written how much the distance is, but it seems that the deep gra.s.sland in the center is this gra.s.sland. If you compare the distance, the size of this continent may be comparable to the African continent.

　About 30 kilometers a day walking on foot. Two weeks to the gra.s.sland at the center.

　Because it is about four weeks in length ……. 800 kilometers squared? The north and south of Africa is about 2,000 kilometers. In other words, this gra.s.sland has a size of about a quarter of the Sahara desert.

　By the way, I heard that the Sahara desert and America are about the same size.

“So big(Dekee)”

　Because this gra.s.sland settled in the center of the continent, countries, and towns are located in the north, south, west, and east, can be said that the state is almost severed.

　Therefore, local products of each region became expensive.

　That’s why adventurers who try to cross the gra.s.sland came out. Like Irvin-san’s party.

　Unlike the desert, it is a gra.s.sy land, so if you have knowledge of wild gra.s.s, there will be no problem with minimum food.

　The biggest problem crossing here is – water.

　The gra.s.s grows abundantly in this area, with less rainfall.

　According to Aldo-san’s story, the water veins run around under the gra.s.sland like a net.

　It is still a mystery where the water comes from ……

“Well, it’s a strange world where a building like labyrinths are growing. So it’s not strange that the water came out from nowhere”

　In the first place, considering the safety it’s still dangerous to move directly from north to south and from west to east.

　Usually, it goes from north to east or west, and then continues to the south.

　I don’t know if Irvin-san had a goal or not, but when we first met he seems to have tried to move to this opposite place.

　He said, “It’s rather safe because it’s hard to live in the gra.s.sland “.

　Speaking of which, I’ve never seen herbivorous animals in this place.

　Is this also an effect from the labyrinth? Regarding the future where the number of people increased, it’s not a guarantee though.

“Alicia said that the effect from strong labyrinths may leak outside, maybe the animals recognized this place as a dangerous place”

　The closest towns to this gra.s.sland are Makuri in the North, Tarhan in the East, Bupulus in the West and Radtart in the South.

“Because the village will be in the center …… it should be around here”

　It’s very near to the center of the gra.s.sland.

　But it’s certainly difficult to discover.

　There is no oasis in this gra.s.sland. Since the gra.s.s will entangle the carriage wheels, it’s not suitable for carrying heavy luggage.

　That is the reason why Irvin-san was able to encounter us because he had an adventuring spirit.

　If he hadn’t been there…..I would still be alone with Alicia in this gra.s.sland.

“Don’t joke with me – I don’t mind staying with Alicia, but give me a break, being alone with just two people”

　I sat cross-legged on the hammock and rebalanced skillfully.

　As I turned over the next page, the weather of each city was written there.

　Makuri in North becomes cold as the snow falls, while Radtart in the south is warm that is fine if you are naked.

　The eastern Tarhan is located along the coast near the ocean and rich in marine products.

　Bupulus in the west…… they said there are undiscovered labyrinth that exists. I suppose this was Irvin-san’s goal.

“Another labyrinth, I’m a bit curious.”

　The labyrinth here is rather hard.

　In fact, the difficulty is unknown because a monster like a behemoth came out.

　As I was also planning to move, I became interested in the other towns as well.

“If I live with Alicia … I suppose to the north? But it’s cold. Ah, but kids like snow”

　I imagined having a s...o...b..ll fight with Alicia, and making a snowman, my facial expression loosened.

　I’m sure Alicia in a winter costume looks cute.

“But the ocean at the east isn’t bad either, I think they are likely to be wearing a swimsuit or something.”

　Of course, Alicia would be cute, but when it comes to wearing swimsuit ……I felt like fun and anxious at the same time.

　Also, Tarhan is also Hill-san’s hometown. I can use a lot of connections.

　It’s not a bad idea to adventure to the western labyrinths with Alicia, or camp in the south.

　Yaju-san already reached the entrance of the third floor.

　The days when adventurers can become self-sufficient is not too far anymore.

　An inn and a chef comes with the second team, and the village is becoming better.

　Special products such as charge bird cus.h.i.+on, shadow wolf leather, power bear fur are also being well known.

　If adventurers can hunt them, it will lead to my income…

“My dream is spreading”

　Guehehe, someone was calling me when I was smiling with a straight face.

“Ah, you were here, Yumir-san!”

“Nha, Charon?”

　He walked around the hammock and came in front of me.

“I’m glad, I was worried about you because you said you were going to stay last night –“

　He stops talking.

　His glance at my crotch while I was sitting in cross-legged – of course, the magic knight costume was a mini skirt, it’s full of view…

“Y, you …… again, Kisama!”

“Uwa, I’m sorry! I’m sorry!?”

　I threw the world map I my hand to him with all my might.

　Someday, I’ll strangle this guy…I swear to my heart.

A.N: I felt that deployment was slowing down, so I skipped a little time.

　Since then.

　Six months have pa.s.sed, the second and third team had come, and the village expanded rapidly.

　The dining hall has left our hands and some people who operated the inn arrived, so the life for adventurers is stable.

　Currently, my shop sells products such as cus.h.i.+ons and smoked meat, as well as soap using vegetable oils.

　Although the amount of income is decreasing since I handed over all the work, the resources from the labyrinth are increasing, so my income has increased more than before.

　The adventurers were able to descend from the second layer, and currently, collection in the third layer has become the main source for income.

　It seems that some of them are also trying to go to the fourth layer, but it seems that it hasn’t progressed much because of the sea.

　Thanks to that, a life vest from leather sewn with a piece of wood is sold little by little.

　Because I’ve disclosed how to make salt and fish sauce in the guild, even adventurers who can’t swim can get some resources at the fourth layer.

　It’s very important to keep the adventurers motivated to not waste time.

　There is also great progress in agriculture.

　Originally, this place was judged to be unsuitable for cultivation. The reason is the growth of the gra.s.s and the solid roots.

　Weeds are growing overnight. The roots also prevent the hoe blade.

　The good for breeding environment had become a wall to agriculture.

　So Hill-san had an idea.

　He said – “If you can’t cultivate with the soil, you don’t have to use the soil.”

　In short, it’s hydroponics. [TN: reference for hydroponic is here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroponics%5D

　In order to dissolve the soil nutrients in the water, pour the water once, and let the water be collected and packed it in a container to grow the seeds.

　A common problem in hydroponic cultivation is that the root will rot, but there’s no worry in this area where it will grow in only one night.

　Instead, it’s necessary to pour water every day, because the nutrients are sucked up in a tremendous momentum.

　This high cycle harvest had become a new attraction, but time and effort are needed for a certain amount.

　As soon as that information became well known, many people wished to live and cultivate here.

“That’s why I’m busy lately”

“Isn’t it wonderful?”

　Hill-san came to the hut first thing in the morning.

　I’m busy making a cus.h.i.+on to trade to the merchants who will come tomorrow.

　I’ve given tea as a courtesy for visitors, but I’ll not stop just with that.

“Ah, hey! Alicia, don’t play with the feathers”

　When I take my eyes off from Alicia, she tries to get into the mountain of feathers.

　Certainly, children should be like this – but now it’s not the time to play around. Because the merchant will come to receive the goods tomorrow.

“Hey, please sort out the useable feathers properly”

“Yes. There, see, you can use all from this mountain!”

　I sew it into rectangular leather shape and reinforce the edges so the feathers won’t leak out.

　It is hard work for a woman to sew hard leather, but my strength is beyond normal.

　Furthermore, since I’m using [Aura Weapon] towards the needle, we can just sew leather-like paper.

　What a convenient skill…… skills that don’t care about any type of weapon should be reviewed more.

　By the way, Alicia can’t use this skill. So sewing is my responsibility.

　Instead, she is in charge of sorting and filling the feathers.

　It’s hard because she easily gets bored and tried to get into the feathers, it’s tough to get bored and stop her trying to get in the feathers, but I should give her motivation to help.

“Can I ask you something? Why do you have a private job even though the income has been stable?”

“For moving to a city, I’d like to have Alicia go to school.”

“Am I going to school?”

　Right now, Alicia, is the same as me can read but can’t write letters.

　I can’t let it be as a j.a.panese person. Knowledge is an important a.s.set.

　Even though the number of people has increased, it’s still a small community.

　I can’t accept that such a child grow up in such a place.

“You can make a lot of friends”

“I’m fine, I already have Yu-nee.”

“I’m troubled if you leave this place!”

　Hill raised a scream.

　Looking at his face, I can see a face filled with despair. Am I that important?

　A professional farmer came. We also made an inn. There are also carpenters. Salts, fruits, and timber can be brought by adventurers.

　I don’t think there’s anything else left to do for me though.

“The meat hasn’t been secured. Right now it’s only you who can go to the fifth layer!”

“Oh, that’s right … but currently, you can get chicken or wild boar right?”

　The charge birds are plenty on the first layer. Protein supplementation should be fine.

　Besides, bear meat and wild boar meat are available at the third layer, and even if the sea fish on the fourth layer is impossible, there are river fish available in the third layer river.

“Aside from goat, beef is still important as luxury goods”

“Because Morax meat is delicious”

“Yes, I won’t yield”

　Flame goat, a subst.i.tute for goat, has a very soft flavor and low-fat content.

　On the contrary, Morax’s meat has a very juicy texture because of its fat.

　This meat is somewhat unsuitable for smoked food, but it is very delicious if it is made as steak. The texture is very tasty.

“But aren’t the adventurers be able to reach it soon? I heard that the growth rate in this labyrinth is very different from others.”

“That certainly it is”

　Gaining experience from the labyrinth, the status and level will go up.

　It seems that this labyrinth is so high that its rate of increase isn’t comparable with others.

　It’s not for beginners because the difficulty is already hard from start, but it seems that it is a good place for middle-cla.s.s adventurers to overcome the wall.

　Also, Alicia is growing fast here.

　Though my ability hasn’t grown because I’m already maxed, but she has reached level 90 in the last 6 months.

　Even though it is not the same as fighting Behemoth, but this increased rate is unreasonable.

　Other adventurers also say that they rise 3 – 5 level in this half year.

“I thought about what happens at this high difficulty level …… but this growth rate is dangerous.”

“The days when everyone is going to be like me is near!”

“No, that’s not it.”

　Hill-san denied in instant.

　Treating people like a stranger!

“You have dived to the seventh layer lately, right? What does it look like?”

“Ah, please be glad. I finally found metal!”

　Yes, since I’ve more free time recently, I’ve tried to go to the seventh layer.

　I was hoping there is something useful below so I decided to go there because I could use a shortcut to the sixth layer.

　As a result, it was possible to discover metal in the seventh layer.

　Specifically, there are bronze golems and iron golems in the seventh layer. In the eighth layer, Crystal Golem and Fluorite Golem were roaming.

　Although the number wasn’t much, by taking the parts of the destroyed golem back, I succeeded in obtaining the long-awaited metal.

　Moreover, since the purity was absurdly high, it became possible to make high-quality tools.

“You have obtained iron! It might be a good idea to call a blacksmith”

“Isn’t there Aldo-san?”

“He is a carpenter. Recently he has been brewing sake lately”

“Hut making will be done soon, but recently he had been making fences around the village.”

　Not long ago, this village was in an exposed state with no defense.

　The number of people has increased recently, so Aldo-san began to worry about theft and began to build a fence for the village defense.

　Of course, apart from theft, the water area in the center of this gra.s.sland had big meaning.

　As a relay point to the opposite town and as a supply point, the existence of this village is very significant.

　Without the protection of the guild, I heard that it is not surprising if it’s used for the military, I felt chill from my spine.

“In addition, stable supply of wood, water, and meat, copper and iron as well as fluorite and quartz … I would be glad if you secure it.”

“No, really. I can’t thank Irvin-san enough.”

　Irvin-san has returned to Tarhan city three months ago.

　The replacement has come.

　Right now Yaju-san has taken over the police work. Because they have also signed a three months contract, so it is probably about time to change.

　When we part with Irvin-san, Alicia’s crying was terrible.

　They are the people who she met for the first time aside from me.

　Rudis-san and Luissan also took care of Alicia, and Alicia was also fond of them.

　They promised to visit this village again next time, but I wonder when it will be.

“Irvin-san, is he doing fine?”

“He seems to be fine. I heard he dives the labyrinth of Tarhan and has reached level 12 just now. “

“Just now ……. ah, transmission magic?”

“Yes, it’s very convenient for such time”

　This world, the geography is divided largely, but it seems that transmission magic is developed considerably.

　Because information is related to life.

　For example, let’s say that a harvest failure occurs in the north.

　If so, even if the neighboring town sent support, it would take time of more than a week.

　It is a sufficient time for people to starve to death.

　So a transmission magic 【Whisper】 was developed.

　If you have the magic tool, you can send information as soon as possible. Send a messenger, prepare the support, and arrive. You can save time for messengers.

　Also in this village, the magic tool is deployed in the guild branch.

　Hill-san used it to hear about recent news.

“For reference, how deep is the labyrinth of Tarhan?”

“It seems to be 16 layers. Because he had dived through half of it, he is quite excellent”

“Well, He had a match with me anyway”

　Since then, he had a match once a week until he’s naked.

　However, he didn’t have any progress either.

　But the last one, I had to use physical enchantment to an extent, I couldn’t afford to hold back my physical ability.

　If he is equal to Yaju-san, wouldn’t he do better than that?

“He is equal to Yaju huh… He could go up to 14 layers in Tarhan Labyrinth. But this isn’t the case for Charon.”

“I don’t know why you come up with Charon there … but no matter what, that boy won’t lose you know?”

“He has a long way to go. Well, it will be a good experience though.”

“It is troublesome”

　Charon has been attacking many times since then. [TN: you know what he means]

　Of course, every time an “accident” occurs, He will be kicked out every time.

“Yu-nee, I felt sorry.”

“You know I didn’t mean like that”

“Eh, but -“

“Okay, Alicia?”

　This girl is amused right now, but she hasn’t noticed the problem.

　I should give her warning here.

“If I went out with Charon …”

“Un”

“If that happens what will happens to Alicia then?”

“Eh?”

　A dramatic expression, it’s as if a surprised kitten.

“Listen, just in case …… no, if I were to have a marriage – I won’t be able to live with Alicia, you know?”

　It’s a nice place to live for a newlywed couple. But no matter how young children can be, it can’t be comfortable.

　Alicia finally noticed the problem.

“Ehhh, Nooo – I want to be together with Yu-nee!”

“Then, you have to give up on Charon.”

“Un, I’ll beat Charon!”

　Alicia was motivated and showed a gutsy pose. No, you don’t have to go that far.

　Looking at us, Hill-san gave a heavy sigh.

An idiot came that day. No, it’s about Charon though.

　He ran to me like a puppy who wants to be pampered by its owner.

“Yumir-san! Please listen, I killed a huge boar today! “

“Ah, is that so”

　Huge boar is a monster that appears in three layers, have solid fur and delicious meat.

　And what left is the fang for weapon material I guess?

　You need to be careful with its charging speed, but it’s much slower than a Charge bird.

　However, it is very difficult to stop that ma.s.sive attack.

　And because it has physical strength, it takes time and effort to kill it.

“Stop there-!”

　Alicia stood firmly in front of Charon.

　Apparently, yesterday’s warning is working.

“I won’t let you get close to Yu-nee in future!”

“Eh? Eeeeeh?”

　Charon doesn’t know what expression to make to the 5 years old child standing in front of him.

　Mufun, she points her nose upward, put both hands on the waist, and intimidated him, I hugged her from behind unconsciously.

“Nn~, Alicia is so cute”

“Let-me-goo!”

　Alicia who was hugged from behind and her cheek rubbed violently was unable to move.

　I lifted her as it is and went back to the cabin.

“Ah, I’ll be playing with Alicia as it is, so can you go home?”

“Eh, wait? Huh?”

“No, I want to “settle” things with Charon today!”

　It can’t be helped, I release Alicia who was struggling like a caught up fish.

　Ah, that felt bliss……

“Geez, please read the atmosphere Yu-nee!”

“Ah, “Reading the atmosphere”? Yes, yes”

　Her wording is still insufficient, so there are times when the p.r.o.nunciation is difficult to understand.

　Alicia jumped off from my arms and pointed at Charon while making a dignified declaration.

“A match, Charon! If you win you can take Yu-nee for yourself!”

“No, no matter what, to fight a 5 years old child …”

“Don’t make people as prizes without permission!?”

　Besides, what about the match?

　Alicia’s physical ability is comparable to an adult male, and some of her abilities are reaching human limits.

　What is worse is her stamina.

　But it is the same as Charon.

　Actually, it’s a pretty good match …… or is there a chance for Charon to win?

“There isn’t. Alicia’s victory”

“Ehehe, I did it!”

“Hey, we haven’t fought yet!?”

　Since it was noisy, the spectators were gathered in no time.

　Because Charon said “match”, so it became a fuss.

　A large number of people gathered around and began cheering.

“Oh, is it a fight?”

“Who and who?”

“Alicichan and Charon”

“That Charon guy is also very popular”

“No, Alicitan is also strong too you know?”

“Young girl, haha”

　…… For the time being, let’s fry the last one later. A little hard.

　Don’t call her with “tan”. Even I never called her with that!

　No, I’ve did call her once …… but I’m not used to it since I was told: “Yu-nee, it’s disgusting.”

“Which one do you think will win?”

“Well, no matter what wouldn’t it be Charon?”

“But Alicican is diving in and out from the eighth layer together with Yumir-chan you know?”

“Seriously!? I don’t know if it’s that the case…”

　Such a conversation flies across the sides.

　It will be a matter of time, this will be a festival.

“You want to bet?”

“Oh, I’m betting 100 gill on Alicichan.”

“Then, I’m betting 1 gill on Charon.”

“Bet on more!”

“Do you think that Charon can win!?”

“…………my bad”

　Such commotion became a fight which made the match unable to start. Sampai (EN: idk abt this hehe)

　Although it’s a match with Charon, I won’t let Alicia get hurt.

　I’m going to give Alicia the best protection.

　However, I can’t show conspicuous equipment to the public. Besides, there are auto casting and magic casting equipment.

　The magic we use is very different from the normal people in this world. I also told Alicia about that so I won’t prepare casting equipment.

“It’s okay, I won’t lose to Charon!”

“Alicia looks like a Princess Knight, with that line. Anyway, it’s okay to lose but don’t get injured okay?”

“I’ll definitely win”

　With that, I checked her equipment.

　A robe with rose pattern, the usual angle wings, and a silver s.h.i.+eld that will reflect 5% attack damage.

　Having this with the usual stick, her equipment is completed.

　The s.h.i.+eld that reflects damage is a common method of auto-cast hunting.

　And trigger the effect to clear the surrounding enemies.

　There isn’t much use in the infinite ice dungeon, but it was carried for normal hunting, so I kept it in the inventory.

“I wish I have better head and shoe gear though ….”

“It’s fine. Yu-nee is such a worrisome person.”

　There’s no suitable equipment for Alicia.

　Of course, there were some at the warehouse in the game, but it doesn’t exist currently.

“Well, whatever. Also, Alicia, you can’t activate the stick okay? Because it’s very sharp, Charon will be skewered”

“Yes, I understand. I won’t use it if it’s not an emergency.”

“You can’t use it even if it’s an emergency!”

　This child is she planning to eliminate Charon!?

　Since the stick is a piercing weapon, it won’t do much damage unless it hit. However, it will be bad if it hits.

　Because it’s been refined to the limit this weapon could pierce through armor like paper.

　Charon will be skewered, not to mention Alicia’s physical strength.

“Well then, I think it’s time to go?”

“Un!”

　Charon and the audience had already gathered in the plaza.

　In this village where there is little amus.e.m.e.nt, such a fussy fight is good to kill time as entertainment.

　And if it’s a match with Alicia who is the only child in the village, it already became a good story.

“Oh, she came!”

“Alicichan, cute!”

“Charon, please lose”

“I won’t forgive you if you put your hand on Yumir-chan!”

　Charon’s equipment was light clothes and a wooden mace in his hand.

　Well, of course……it would be a shame to be armed with a five-year-old child. I also wouldn’t be armed.

　However, it’s fatal for him fighting with Alicia.

　Her agility has already increased, she could run 100 meters within 8 seconds.

“Ah, then please go to the center, both of you”

　Yaju-san gave instructions with a somewhat worn out expression.

　Since it developed into such a match, he became the security officer.

　It’s his duty to take charge.

“There is nothing to say, but do your best to not get hurt”

“Very irresponsible isn’t it Yaju-san”

“Please spare me from such a child fight”

“This is a match that is to decide who will get Yu-nee! Please do it properly!”

“…… Yes Yes”

　He shrugged his shoulders and sighed.

　Even though he is still working as a security officer, a child quarrel …… moreover, his party member is the one having the match, there’s too much thing to observe.

　Whether you win or lose, Charon will be scolded by Yaju-san.

“Well then, Charon vs. Alicia. First match – beginning!”

　As expected that it can’t stay as it is, He put the tension back a little and declared the start for the match. (EN: Sorry. This is difficult)

　Alicia came with a dash.

　It’s very quick to be caught with his eye. She turned around Charon and slashed the stick from the right.

　This is what I do often, a movement to mislead the enemy and slash.

　She turned to the right because there is no s.h.i.+eld.

　Usually, I don’t turn around to the right with a sword. It’s hard to attack with a sword from left, but if you have great agility it will a have a big effect.

　Actually, Charon was also surprised and could barely parry it with the wooden mace.

　The mace got knocked up by the slash’s speed and weight.

　On the other hand, Alicia, because she slashed with different movement, she got pa.s.sed by and couldn’t penetrate the gap.

“Muu, to be able to dodge that, not bad!”

“Woah, I was surprised …… what was that movement?”

　It’s normal for Charon to be surprised, that speed is beyond common sense for a 5-year-old child.

　Rather it can be said that it exceeds the limits of humanity.

　This is a little overkill. Not only Charon, but the audience also lost words.

“Alicia, it’s okay to slash from the front!”

　When she noticed, she was taking the advantage from the footwork.

　She stopped das.h.i.+ng and slash.

　The danger increases, but Charon’s weapon is a wooden mace, and if it’s Alicia’s current movement, she won’t get attacked while standing in front of him.

　Listening to my advice, Alicia attacked from the front with the s.h.i.+eld.

　Charon swung his mace to bring down the s.h.i.+eld.

　The silver s.h.i.+eld received the attacks and reflected it back.

　Alicia’s attack was stopped by that, but Charon’s hand was also stopped by the reflected damage.

　Perhaps his hand got numbed.

　However, it was Charon who recovered first.

　This can be said to be a pure victory with a difference in physique.

　He swaps the mace to his left arm, and give a quick swing.

　And Alicia dodged it.

　Even if the stances are destroyed, there is no delay with the movement. It can be said that is the result from actual battle experience.

　Charon collapsed because he is not accustomed to doing a counter attack.

　Looking at it, Alicia launched an attack with her feet.

　This attack can’t be avoided by Charon, and he fell over.

　And Alicia rolled to the ground because she can’t maintain her posture. I guess she fell down because she was too light and got knocked by the recoil.

　Charon’s attacks were avoided and Alicia’s attacks. .h.i.t, but it was parried. Even if it hit another place, she will fall down because of her weight was too light.

　That is exactly how the two are rolling over, and they will lose from losing too much stamina.

　Two minutes pa.s.sed, both of them were on their limit and standing still.

“Ah, with that this match will be a draw … …”

“I, I still can do it!”

“I haven’t lost yet!”

“You guys, if it’s a real fight you both will lose.”

　Charon was cut many times, he probably will collapse because of bleeding.

　Also, Alicia, if this is a tough monster she would lose her stamina.

　It may be good to end this match here with a draw because of bleeding and exhaustion.

“I agree as well, I think that this is a draw,”

“Yu-nee!?”

“Thank you, Alicia, for your effort. But if you do more than this, you will destroy your body.”

　It’s not good for a small child’s body to fight more than this.

　I think that it was a good experience so I decided to put it to stop here.

“Also Charon, did you realize that there are some children that can’t be judged by looks like Alicia?”

“Ye, yes …… I never thought of her to be equal with me …”

“Rather, you were being cornered. Well, I’ll let this be a draw”

“–Yes”

　Thus Alicia’s first decisive battle ended.

　Since then, Charon was nicknamed as “Five-year-old child” or “Men who lost to a little girl”, and it was said that he locked himself. Serves you right. (EN: Yeah serves you right. I really hate that guy. Annoying af)

AN: There is not much progress, but please pardon it this time. I’ve to do it before leaving because it is very serious!

　That day there was a visitor in the morning.

　The ident.i.ty of the visitor was Torsan, the owner of the new inn.

　Currently, He also works at the dining hall, he is the person who is in charge of food and living place for adventurers in the village.

　He looks young, a little small but it’s in the category of good youth. Even though he is still 20 years old, his cooking is quite a thing. It can’t be compared with the dish I cooked.

　But when I cook, Alicia always helps me, so many adventurers are comparing with between “Tora’s taste, Moe Yumir”.

　Anyway, even though Torsan is a newcomer, his influence is immeasurable.

　To welcome such a person, I dressed up a little bit and gave some hospitality.

　Today I used a lemon colored blouse skirt with a light green belt.

　I don’t want to wear a Magic Knight costume at home. That is cute but it’s a little bit stiff.

“I’m sorry for coming early in the morning. A little problem happened at the inn ……”

“No it’s fine, but if you have a problem, isn’t going to the guild much better?”

　I served Morax milk and added Suri fruit as sugar to Alicia and Tora.

　Sugar is not available yet in the labyrinth and it’s a valuable item that can only be obtained from trade.

　Alicia crushed the fruit with a spoon and made it into strawberry milk.

　Looking at her, Torsan also crushed the fruit in the same way and took a sip.

“Hou … there is also a way to drink like this”

“Isn’t it normal to mix something with milk?”

“There is. But it’s an idea of the customer itself. Normally, the dish is always served with the finished product. And also, you can adjust the taste……. “

“No, then what do you want with me?”

“Ah, I’m sorry!”

　Torsan who is commenting about the strawberry milk began to return into the original topic.

　Don’t tell me this person is also a workaholic……

“Actually a problem happened at the inn so I went to the guild, but Hill-san said that I should talk to you here -“

“Hill-san did? I wonder if he is trying to do something troublesome again … so, what is the problem?”

“Yes, actually it’s about the toilet.”

　In this village, two layers of acid slime are used for excrement treatment.

　Acid slime contains very strong acids, it can melt almost everything other than gold and gla.s.s.

　The toilet is made by using this const.i.tution, digging a hole, baking the surface of the hole, throw the slime into it and put a cover.

　This toilet is very useful in the village where neither water nor sewer is present.

　Without it, the residents will have difficulty handling excrement.

　And the slime is satisfied with the food (excrement and garbage), especially since it doesn’t intend on escaping.

　No, in the first place it’s unknown whether it had intelligence or not.

　Anyway, the slime eats the excrement and grows.

　Not only that, but it also eats garbage including vegetable waste and wood sc.r.a.ps as well.

　Slime toilet can handle the waste disposal without fuel, seriously an all-purpose tool.

　Then, it can’t be helped if it grew more as you feed it.

　But here in the middle of the gra.s.sland. Although it’s humid to a certain degree, the slime which is rich with moisture dries.

　Eating, growing, drying and shrinking.

　In this past year, the slimes have been living while repeating such a cycle.

　However, there was a case where this balance collapsed.

　When the inn was completed.

　Two toilets were made in the inn on the a.s.sumption that a large number of guests will gather at the inn. It was because the toilet was needed to be divided for men and women.

　But that wasn’t enough.

　Because of the oversupplied food.

“The slime grew and overflowed?”

“Yes, there are many adventurers staying at my inn. There’s no way close a whole village, but there will be about 30 people.”

　Since there are 15 parties in this village, and about 40% are staying at the inn.

　And also thirty people give food to the slime.

“It will be 30 people including the employees, and perhaps even more for non-guest from the dining hall”

“It was a balance for 5 – 10 people until now. I see it should be overflowing right?”

　Now I understand why Hill-san gave this work to me.

　It is easy to deal with it if the guild took this problem.

　If it increased, you can just reduce it. In other words, if you get rid of the slime, things will be easily be taken care off.

　However, it would be sad for him to discard the slime that had worked so hard.

　I’ve lived here for a long time so I understand your kindness.

　Since it increased, to decrease it, it needed a place to divide.

“So it will go to my place, right?”

　Originally I was the one who invented the slime toilet.

　Besides, it’s not bad to respond to unexpected Hill-san’s humanism (?) expectation. (EN: Not sure about this one)

“Un, still …… I want to return it to the labyrinth ……”

“Isn’t that the same as disposing of indirectly right?”

“Well…yeah”

　Acid slime that is encountered in the labyrinth is dangerous monster.

　And the adventurers will immediately kill it as soon as they encountered it, so there is no difference from disposing of.

　Well, it may be a mistake to have the idea of rewarding a monster …… that is that, but I’m a j.a.panese who likes cute things. [TN: I don’t know if this right or not] (EN: I don’t know if the slimes are cute tho.)

“Hmm, set up a new cabin? And if it still can’t afford it …… oh, that’s right!”

“Yu, did you come up with something? Slchan is all right?”

“What with that “Slchan”…”

“Because it’s slime so it’s Slchan!”

　No, there is no one that treats monsters for waste like pets … well, it’s fine though.

　However, there is a problem where there are only two people living, giving a poor nutritional environment for the slimes.

“Anyway, the overflowing problem, you can put it somewhere else right?”

“That’s right … as expected you’re going to return it to the labyrinth?”

“No, let’s arrange for a new place”

　I decided to go out with Torsan.

　The destination is Aldo-san’s place.

　Recently Aldo-san is busy making a fence for the village.

　This village, compared to the base of importance, the protection is bad.

　There’s no need to worry about the military because of the guild, but there are still people who want to mess with that kind of thing.

　Clearly, it’s about thief and monsters.

　Since this place is originally lawless, the guild took some consideration.

　It’s not surprising that there are some people aiming for this village which produces large quant.i.ties of woods, feathers, furs, and food came.

　Recently, metal, quartz, fluorite have been discovered. The one who can get it is only me though.

　Anyhow, trading with this village is very profitable. And there are people who will attack a caravan.

　It’s about time for a bandit came targeting the caravan route and monsters who aim at the place where people are gathering.

　And the current state of this village is a defenseless city.

　There are no fences that protect the village and there are only wooden huts lining up.

　If it’s burned, it will burn well. And the gra.s.s is very tall here.

　And there is only one well to extinguish the fire.

　That’s why Aldo-san began to build a fence for defense recently.

“So, what are you going to do with the slime?”

“Let’s dig a waterway. It will be good at killing an invader if it flows there”

“You guys, don’t think about evil things”

　In the first place, the waterway is for stopping the invaders, so releasing slime to the waterway is too much.

　But there’s only a little water in this village which is necessary to make a waterway. So I thought it’s better to throw the slime there instead.

　I’m not saying to fill the waterway with slime.

　In fact, it’s possible to give pressure to people to enter the waterway if there are slime inside the waterway.

　Also, there is no water in the waterway, so there is no problem for the slime to overflow.

　If it rains, the amount will increase, but by seeing the situation of this half year, it won’t overflow because it will dry out and return to normal.

　Acid slime will dry up and evaporate when the water is gone and will leave a nucleus like a small ball.

　However, as long as the nucleus is safe, it will regenerate and grow again from moisture and food.

　On a daily basis, it’s just a normal dry waterway.

　However, as soon as you step inside, the slimes will attack you.

　Such a defense was floating in my mind.

“Well, it’s fine. This place is not rich in water anyway. But it will be dangerous if you fall over, but I think it is perfect for defense”

“Right, right!”

“Slchan is moving!”

　Alicia and I jumped excitedly and insisted on Aldo-san.

　Because I felt a warm gaze from the surroundings, I quickly cleared my throat. I feel like I’ve been influenced by Alicia recently. And also because this girl is very cute.

“Kohon, can I move the slime into a waterway like that?”

“Well, we have been taken care of by them anyway. So if it’s harmless, I don’t mind.”

“Hooray!”

“However! I’m going to dig the moat, so you are going to carry it okay?”

　I paled a little as he told so.

　Speaking of which, the number of gla.s.s bottles that slime can’t melt is small.

　It will be quite troublesome to put them in the bottle and carry them. Moreover, it’s in the toilet.

“Ugh … I understood. I’ll do it.”

　Well, originally it was my invention anyway.

　Because I made the toilet for the inn with the usual condition, so I’ve to deal with it.

　I borrowed a cart from Aldo-san, and load the empty bottle then visited the inn.

　Furthermore, I installed a string attached to the bottle to the tip of a rod-shaped wood to fix the bottle.

　I scooped up the slime and put it on the cart.

　Since slime completely digests the excrement and converts it into its own ma.s.s, there are quite few smell related to excrement.

　But still, a toilet is a toilet.

　It is hard to say that it is clean, and the smell still remains. This might be the hardest job I’ve ever done since I came into this world. [TN: Hahaha, poor Yumir]

“Later …… I’ll make some perfume”

“Cmelly(Smelly)”

“Sorry, be patient a little bit. Let’s take a bath together after we finish.”

“Un”

　Recently, a merchant taught me how to make soap and I asked for the missing material and made some handmade soap.

　Limone – It has a lemon aroma and Alicia like it.

　This is the favorite because it doesn’t need perfume and the smell remains after a bath.

　My soap is Limone and Alicia’s soap is Suri, which are made separately and enjoying the smell in the bath. (EN: Sorry, I don’t know how to edit this )

　Thinking about the fun after work while desperately scooping the slime.

　Because scooping the slime didn’t work like an alchemy reaction, it took all day to move it.

　Well, it is nice to not dispose the slime that had been taking care of us. Well, it’s a dull sentiment though.

The next day after we finished treating the slime overflow, Yaju-san came to our hut.

　Unlike Charon, you can be a.s.sured near him so I served him milk.

　Milk is valuable in this village.

　It can be collected in the labyrinth but you have to cross the ocean at the fourth layer.

　Currently, I’m the only one who can cross the fourth layer, so most of it circulated in the village by trade.

　And most of the milk doesn’t last a day after it entered the village.

　However, since I could collect the milk from the fifth layer I got a request from the guild sometimes.

　And we began to breed, but it’s not enough for the whole village.

“Ah, I’m sorry.”

“No, I don’t mind. Alicia also loves milk, so I have a lot of stock.”

　He looks at the milk deliciously. Drunk at one go and breathed out greatly while dyeing his mouth white. I refilled his cup in an instant.

“It has been hot recently so I’m thankful for this”

“Yeah, I’ve been here for a year already …”

　Yes, I’ve settled here with Alicia for almost a year.

　I was surprised that the village was almost completed in just a year. Adaptability of people in this world is not normal. [TN: right back at you]

“How is it going?”

“Eh? Yeah, same as usual. What about you?”

　The other day, Charon fought against Alicia and was defeated.

　Since then, he has been given a t.i.tle of “A 5 years old child” or “The man who lost to a young girl” and recently he’s been shutting himself in the inn.

　Well, I’m very grateful that he didn’t come near me.

“Oh, that guy …… I guess it turned out to be good medicine for him. He will be fine after a while.”

“Whether it’s fine or not, that const.i.tution is annoying”

“Don’t say that, although he is still immature as an adventurer you can expect his growth rate.”

“Yu-nee is mine. I definitely won’t hand her over”

　Mu Fu, Alicia declared a war.

　Even though this girl was shy a while ago, now she was able to talk back to a veteran adventurer, huh?

　As expected, after learning to interact with a lot of people.

“I don’t intend to separate you though. But if Yumir chose to be with him, please give up.”

“Not a chance”

　It’s understandable that he defends Charon as a party member.

　But there is no reason for me to be a match with him either.

“Good grief, he isn’t lucky. Well, that’s not the main subject of today.”

　After shrugging his shoulders he put his elbows on the table.

“Yesterday, I’ve finished my job as a security officer and we’re going to return to Tarhan like Irvin.”

“It’s three months already, isn’t it?”

“Uncle, are you going home?”

　Alicia looked at Yaju-san with a lonely look. Did you remember when she parted with Irvin?

“Ah, but I’m planning to come back here soon so don’t look at me like that.”

　It seems a crying child is a great weapon for a middle age man.

　It’s fun to watch a weak appearance of a veteran adventurer who looks troubled while scratching his cheeks.

　Did he notice the gaze, Yaju-san cleared his throat and continued talking.

“Ehem, well that is that …… We are going to go back to Tarhan and I was told the merchant group will go with a horse carriage.”

“Even if they went with horse carriage, it can’t cross this gra.s.sland”

　Because the gra.s.s is very tall, the carriage can’t be operated because wheels and axles will be entangled.

　So eventually they will come and go on foot with a load on animals such as horses.

　It can be said that this greatly hinders the development of the village.

　Even so, people gather here with tremendous speed compared with my original world though.

“There are horses for that. So Yumir, why don’t you guys escort them together to Tarhan?”

“An escort, is it?”

“You took out golem parts and got a lot of copper and iron didn’t you? Besides, there is a lot of beef in stock anyway. I think there is no problem if you leave the village for a month though? “

“Well, that’s, yeah ……”

　This time indeed I brought back a Morax that was requested by the dining hall, so there should be plenty of it left.

　Besides, boar meat and bear meat, snakes and birds can already be obtained by the adventurers.

　Although milk doesn’t feel like a problem, some merchants have started breeding by bringing goats and sheep.

　In this meadow where gra.s.s grows every day, there is no need to wander to find gra.s.s.

　- I wonder why I didn’t notice it until now?

　The milk that was produced by the livestock has begun to circulate even though only at a small amount.

　Recently, the situation that required me was nearly gone.

　But why at this timing?

“…… is there something that happened?”

“You understand?”

“Because it is too sudden”

　The timing for change, merchants escort. There may be a reason, but there is no need this time.

　Although my importance is getting thinner, it is still inconvenient if there’s nothing left for me.

　Even a little stable, but it should be fine.

“Actually, this is a separate request. After sending the merchant over there, there are merchants that will come here. So I’d like to have a reliable escort.”

“Is that me?”

“First cla.s.s strength, sharp sense, had an honest personality and can’t tell a lie. It’s reliable, isn’t it?

“Easy to be deceived, though”

“Moreover, we need a number of escorts on the way home.”

　It seems like the merchant intends to bring livestock in considerable amount.

　And of course, there are many monsters who want to aim at such prey. And humans ……

“I also heard that bandits are aiming for the merchant route here. Transporting livestock is quite beneficial for this village. So I want it transported safely”

　There aren’t any livestock in this gra.s.sland because of the lack of defenses to protect them from monsters. Such factor often overlaps.

　This gra.s.sland is suitable for breeding but it’s not suitable other than that.

　It seems that making a fence and driving away the monster wasn’t worth.

　But this village managed to make a fence from Aldo-san’s hard work.

　With this, we can safely breed in the village.

　If you can make a stable in this pioneering village where there are many other adventurers staying, it will become unparalleled.

　In case of emergency and attacked by an unknown enemy, all the villager will become total combat personnel.

　In other words, it’s very dangerous to enter the village.

“Livestock …… certainly I didn’t think that far, it is my blunder”

“If breeding in this gra.s.sland, it should be possible. As long there is a base.

“When I first met with Irvin-san he also said he was attacked by a wolf.”

“The outer part of the gra.s.sland is full of beasts, and it seems they starting to aim at the trade route recently”

　Fumu, thinking while putting my hand on my chin.

　One day I’ll leave this village with Alicia and have her go to school. I made such a goal.

　I’m not sure of her age, but it’s almost a year since I met her. It’s not strange if she’s already six years old.

　It is still five years old at the guild card, so I guess her birthday is not yet.

　Anyway, if you considered traveling to Tarhan while sightseeing, it may not be a bad idea.

“How is it, Alicia? Do you want to go to Tarhan city?”

“Going! Irvin-ojichan is also there, right?”

　An immediate answer, it seems she miss Irvin-san so much.

　But then the problem is ……

“But Charon is also there you know?”

“Hmm …… it’s fine because Alicia will finish off Charon!”

“Because he is a companion for the time being, please don’t kill him”

“Well, if Alicia’s okay with that, I don’t have any reason to refuse.”

“Yumir, “Alicia’s life” as usual….”

　With that, we will leave this place for the first time in three days.

　Well then, the main problem starts here.

　We don’t have experience working together as a party with anyone.

　In other words, there will be a risk for the item inventory being exposed.

　In order to not get exposed, preparation is necessary.

“First of all, water preserved food …… sleeping bags for changing clothes, weapons …”

　Items that are necessary must be prepared in advance.

　If you suddenly take out an item on the way, it will make them feel suspicious.

　Alicia’s weapons are also a problem. Her casting equipment can’t be used on this trip.

　The magic we use is different from this world. If you cast magic without chanting, there will be an unnecessary problem.

　I think it’s better to not use magic this time.

　Then, Alicia won’t be able to do anything.

　Of course, as you can see from the match with Charon she also can fight. However, I want to keep it as a last resort.

“Hmm, drop equipment can’t be used, of course, we also can’t use auto cast equipment”

“Magic, can’t be used?”

“Yeah, it will be suspicious. But just in case, use this on.”

　I put a hairpin on Alicia’s head.

　There is Brynak, but this pin will grant the lowest level [Heal].

　Because it weighs only 1, I didn’t put it in the warehouse. I never thought it would be used here.

“With this Alicia can also use low level [Heal], but you can’t use it in public okay? Keep it as last resort”

“Understand!”

　While saying so, Alicia cast [Heal].

　I suppose she is happy to be able to use magic for the first time.

　In the end, I can’t use a weapon that triggers auto-cast so I decided to use Storm Blade that has an effect on accelerating attack speed as my weapon.

　Brynak can’t be used because [Force Slash] will be auto-casted.

　With this, the only equipment that had recovery magic is the hair clip I handed over to Alicia, I feel anxious but it can’t be helped.

　There are also accessories with automatic recovery function, but since it also grants a drop item effect so it can’t be used.

“Self-recovery, but as expected I still feel a bit uneasy.”

“Is it …… no good?”

　I crouch and smiled while patting Alicia’s head who can’t help wanting to use [Heal].

“If there are no people around you okay, also when you get cornered and can’t be helped to use it”

“Yeah, leave it to me!”

　In the end, I stuffed a lot of stuff on my backpack.

　I see, traveling without an inventory is hard …… (EN: Wish I had an inventory too)

On departure day, Yaju-san and the merchants already gathered at the meeting place.

　I heard we will depart around 8 in the morning but everyone came earlier than expected.

“Good morning, everyone is early, isn’t it?”

“Ah, good morning, Yumir. That’s because there are lots of preparations needed to be done.”

“Good morning, are you an extra escort … oh, you are?”

　There are three merchant clients.

　The efficiency will increase if the trip accompanied more than one person.

　This time the request fee is discounted up to 70% for three people, but the reward Yaju-san will get will be doubled from 3 clients.

“Yes, it’s Yumir from Yorozuya shop, nice to meet you!”

　I introduced myself and gave a business smile.

　There won’t be any losses to make a good impression to the people who you will have business in the future.

“It’s Alicia, nice to meet you.”

“Yes, nice to meet you. I can be relieved because Yaju is the escort this time”

　The merchants gave a gentle smile to Alicia.

　A trip for two weeks long, piling up a large amount of load on the horse one by one …… huh?

“Sled?” [TN: to who don’t know sled is can be found here.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sled%5D

“Yes, that’s right!”

　The merchant answered my question.

“Ah, no, my greeting was delayed. My name is Ako.”

“Acolyte?”

“No no, it’s just Ako”

　Acolyte is one of the early jobs in Midgard Online that responsible for support and recovery.

　Using its high recovery, they sometimes have a role as vanguard and very tough.

　Since magic attack improves when becoming the third job, the job is very popular from the beginning……I’m jealous.

“That is my idea. The gra.s.s entangled the wheels and axles, so I thought if there are no wheels it would be okay.”

“I see. Certainly, there is nothing to worry if it’s like this.”

　Moreover, this place is a gra.s.sland.

　Cutting off the gra.s.s as a cus.h.i.+on while sliding on it.

　Moreover, it’s very convenient to slide on the gra.s.s because it has plenty of moisture.

“No, in the first place it can solve the tangled wheels problem……I think?”

“Oh, did you come up with something?”

　While muttering vaguely, Ako-san looked at me with a sparkling eye.

　That face is completely a face of a merchant, looks like a hungry wolf and honestly, it’s a bit scary.

“Ah, no. Because it’s only a vague image, it isn’t a thing yet.”

“Is that so? If you have an idea to cross this place, please contact me. Even If I look like this, I’ve connection with blacksmiths.”

“That’s reliable. If I came up with an idea, please by all means.”

　It’s not bad if you can have connections with a blacksmith.

　But as a result, the ideas are most likely to be made into products.

　Suddenly I saw Charon hiding behind Yaju-san.

　Since he was nicknamed as “Five-year-old child”, he is considerably depressed.

　Well, it’s not strange if he is mentally damaged after losing to a young girl.

　He was making a lot of troubles but there is no malice from the person himself and I felt pity for him a little.

　I approach him lightly and hit his shoulder.

“This time, you are the only healer here so I’m counting on you okay?”

“Yumir-san …… I …”

“Alicia is not normal, so you shouldn’t mind it.”

“I’m sorry, thank you”

　I laugh a little with a little energetic expression.

　I stayed away from him before he shows the lucky sukebe const.i.tution. Alicia was also pulling my arm and it’s slightly painful.

“Yosh, let’s leave soon.”

“Yes, please take care of me.”

“Young lady, do you want to ride on the sled if you like?”

“Ride!”

　Alicia got on the sled in high spirits.

　She is very cute while jumping pyon pyon.

　With that, we left the village for the first time.

　Two from the three horses were loaded with baggage and one drag the sled.

　Alicia rides on the sled and the front and rear of the merchant team are surrounded by me and the others.

　I advanced and cut the gra.s.s while being vigilant with my surroundings.

　It’s already past noon and we also finished having lunch.

　Today’s lunch is a sandwich with meat and vegetables that can be eaten while it is fresh.

　Alicia was already in nap mode.

　It can be said that the first day is progressing smoothly –

“Hmm?”

“What happened?”

　Apparently, the enemy sensing ability would increase by status intelligence and my hearing ability is high which is able to hear a gra.s.s’ faint sound.

　It’s a faint sound. From the sound, I’m certain it’s not a big creature.

“All members get ready for battle. Which direction?”

“Two from the front. It’s getting close, don’t get caught”

“You have good ears. Ako-san and others hide in the horse’s shadow and please don’t go too far.”

“I understand, please be careful.”

　We didn’t see any moving gra.s.s.

　If I missed out a tiny sound we would be taken by surprised.

“There’s not much movement in the gra.s.s, it’s not a big opponent”

“Rather, isn’t it too little?”

　Irvin-san said that he had been attacked by a wolf, but this lack of movement most likely is not a wolf.

　Something smaller.

“Alicia, don’t get down from the sled okay?”

“Okay”

　If it’s a small opponent, it shouldn’t be able to attack to the top of the sled.

　And it’s still far, it’s about 20 meters?

　My ears are also amazing because I can tell the distance from the sound of the gra.s.s.

“I’ll be taking the move first, we still have some distance”

“I don’t mind, but don’t overdo it. We can’t leave from here.”

　Yaju-san is a merchant escort after all.

　He can’t leave from their side.

“I’ll kill on the left side, please take care on the right side”

“Leave it to me”

　I said so, and I dashed at full speed.

　I ran over to the source of the sound while cutting the gra.s.s and there was a snake about a meter long.

　Its response is delayed because it was surprised that I was coming suddenly.

　In order for a snake to jump it is necessary to bend its body. I took the first move.

　A second was enough to swing the sword around.

“Yaju-san, it’s a snake. Maybe it’s a viper!”

　I informed them the enemy ident.i.ty loudly.

　Unless they do a surprise attack, it’s not much of an enemy. It can be dealt with even without me.

“Ad, go!”

“Ou!”

　Knowing the ident.i.ty of the enemy, Yaju-san gave instructions.

　Originally Adrian is a scout, but in Yaju-san’s party, he also had a role as a vanguard.

　Rather, it’s perfect for him for such a role because he has good eyes and ears.

　He ran ahead and found the enemy by relying on sound and he swung his sword.

　Unlike me, he couldn’t finish it at once, so he swung his sword twice and defeated the enemy.

　The snake meat can be eaten, and the skin is used as materials for shoes and bags.

　Viper doesn’t sell enough for armor but the meat can be used for today’s dinner.

　I cut its neck, drained the blood, threw away the internal organ and peeled off the skin.

　I pack these in leather bags and transported them.

“Isn’t there many monsters around here?”

　I had a question while dismantling.

　Yaju-san didn’t stop dismantling and answered my question.

“Well, it used to be like that. Because humans travel back and forth from time to time, so the monsters are aiming at humans.”

“It became harmful because of a large number of people?”

“That’s right. Even though you made preparation without an escort, you would be able to cross the gra.s.sland …… well if you think about the dish, it’s not bad.” [TN: I’m sorry again because I don’t know what this guy want to say]

　While I was talking about such things, Ako, the merchant, came.

　They might be free in the middle of dismantling.

“This is a good thing for adventurers but it’s a problem for us. The expenses will increase.”

“That’s the difference in position. But it’s better than losing our job. And since we are still in the middle of a danger zone from the gra.s.sland to the city so that’s why you need an escort right?”

“Well, that’s also right.”

　While talking about it we handled the snakes and packed them in the leather bag.

　After we finished packing the last piece, I removed the working gloves, dropped the dirt with sand and pack it in a separate bag.

　Water is valuable on these long trips, so you have to save it even for was.h.i.+ng your hands.

　At the same time, I put some fragrance gra.s.s to erase the smell. It seems that the smell can escape a little from monsters with a good nose.

“Yu-nee, Yu-nee! Here, Mugwort”

“Ah, thank you, Alicia … but still, mugwort again?”

　Alicia collected some gra.s.s to erase the smell, but somehow it’s the usual Mugwort.

　Certainly, this wild gra.s.s has a strong aroma and the smell is tight so it would be perfect to erase the smell.

“Muu, it is delicious even if you eat it! Yu-nee has too many likes and dislikes.”

“Eh, didn’t I eat anything?”

“I think Yu-nee got a lot of complaints recently, it’s not good you know?”

“Uuuu, I’m sorry”

　Certainly, I may have been stingy while eating food at the dining hall recently.

　No, it is not like, that stingy. It was complains about some area or like a lot of menus like that?

　It can’t be helped because the material is poor and it seems that Alicia heard it.

　Being scolded by a child about eating food, this is a tremendous reflection point.

　I’ve to eat the food deliciously.

“What, Yumir is an unbalanced person?”

“There’s no such thing! I was just wondering about the variations on the menu are too little ……”

“Haha, you put too much hope on the chef!”

　Of course, for the person who brought their own cooking tool Torsan’s dish have much more variation than me.

　But, even more … it didn’t increase as much as I expected.

　I wonder if Miso or salt koji exists here?

“I wonder if they are in shortage on seasonings?”

“Hmm, it seems they brought in plenty though.”

“Ah no, that’s not it -“

　Because I may be exposed if I explain strangely, I thought off a proper excuse to deceive him.

　After we finished discard the internal organs we burned it and buried it.

　If you leave it as it is, monsters will gather on this trading route. Even though if you leave it as it is, it will be eaten by them and it would be bad if they thought of this route as a feeding place.

“Well then, let’s go. No one missing?”

“No problem, everyone is here”

　Even snakes, which are not as fast as a four-legged beast, are already appearing here, it’s not strange that wild beast like wolves are already coming near here.

　It was good to have defenses set up in the village. I’ve to thank Aldo-san later.