I started earning money with the aim of becoming an adventurer. Even so, it’s not like I can earn money every day because I’m doing it in parallel with the village work.
Helping the village is one time to draw water, one time to catch a mouse, and one time to catch a fish. The woman who knew that I had earned money told me that I could reduce the number of times I fetched water because I was also helping other people.
Thanks to that, the collection of medicinal herbs and the capture of rabbits progressed smoothly, and the money gradually accumulated. As the money piles up, the bag swells, and just looking at it, I can tell that my face is grinning.
By the way, I didn’t bring any money into the house. I dug a hole in the root of the tree behind the house and hid it there. If my parents find me, they’ll take it away.
I still live with my parents, but they ignore each other. We moved the bed that had been together until now, and now we sleep in separate rooms.
I haven’t really said a word since then, but I feel very comfortable. After that, keep quiet so they don’t get interested in the money I make. Oh, I don’t think you know I’m making money. I hope so.
In the meantime, I have to secure a place to go out of here. Well, even if you become an adventurer, you have to live with me for a while. Hmm, I’ll ask next time if it’s okay to move to another house.
By the way, are you going to catch rabbits soon? Also, it looks like 12,000 Ruta will accumulate in one purchase, so I’ll catch two more this time.
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“Today is 850 Ruta.”
“Yes, thank you”
I was able to catch two rabbits safely today. It’s a pity that the medicinal herbs didn’t exceed 1000 ruta because it was a little small.
When I received the money from my grandmother, I put it in the coin bag. Fufufu, 12,000 Ruta has accumulated!
“Oh, you look very happy. Did you collect the target amount?”
“Yes, now you can become an adventurer.”
“That’s good, isn’t it?”
The old lady noticed that I was grinning. That’s also true, because I was looking inside the bag all the time.
“It was a short time, but thank you for teaching me various things.”
“It’s okay, this is my job.
“yes”
Well, it’s time to say goodbye to grandmother. I was really saved by this person, and he taught me a lot of things for the future. I was really grateful to be able to treat such refugees without discrimination.
Somehow, I felt lonely when I thought that this was the time to say goodbye.
“Hey, don’t look like that.”
“……yes”
“You came here to stop being a refugee, so don’t forget your goal.
The grandmother encouraged me. Even though I only interacted with a child for a short period of time, he was kind to me until the very end, and my heart is full.
When I’m lingering, my eyes get moist.
“I’m really glad I got to meet you.”
“That’s me too. It’s precisely because I learned that there are refugees like you that I want to help more refugees. I still can’t wash my feet from this business.
Hahahaha, the old lady laughed happily. That alone warmed my heart, and I naturally laughed too.
“Take care”
“See you”
Thus, I laughed and parted from the old woman. Yes, my goal is still far away, so I can’t stop here.
Grabbing the accumulated money, I returned to the village once. I’m going into town tomorrow.
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The next morning, I lined up for the morning ration for the first time in a while. By the end of the day, I had finished bathing and cleaned myself up for going to town. It’s sad that I can’t do anything about the clothes being a little worn out.
Eat soup with lots of ingredients in a lively atmosphere. Then he was called out.
“Oh, it’s not Riru-chan.”
“Oh, onee-san. Actually, I’ve saved money, so I’m going to town today.”
When I turned around, I saw a sister approaching who taught me various things. When she speaks honestly, her sister looks a little surprised.
“That’s right, congratulations. It smells like water, I wanted you to tell me when it was piling up. Let’s go to the guild together.”
“Is it okay, thank you very much. I felt a little lonely alone.”
“Right. You can rely on me, because everyone here was like that. Of course, me too.”
My sister was always kind. I took his word for it and decided to go to the guild with him.
We eat together and clean up together. Everyone warmly welcomed me when I told them that I was going to town from today. I was happy to be told that if I had a problem, I would like to consult with him. When I think that I’m going to be one of them, I’m filled with motivation.
Then we started moving into town. It’s an hour to town, and it’s a lot of fun to walk while chatting. It may be because it’s my first time in town, but my steps were very light.
In no time you will reach the town gate. I line up in front of the gate for the first time and wait my turn. I waited for that moment with the money I had saved up until now.
“next person”
“yes”
Finally, my turn came. When I go out before I go out, the gatekeeper in armor talks to me.
“Confirmation of the proof, or the toll is 2000 Ruta.”
“Please pay the toll”
I took out two silver coins from the coin bag and held them out. Then, the gatekeeper receives the silver coin after making a slightly surprised face.
“I see, is today your first time?”
“Yes. I look forward to working with you.”
“Welcome to the town of Holt.”
The gatekeeper smiled when he said that. Even though I was a refugee, I was accepted without discrimination, and I thought that this town was a good town. It’s not just the town, it’s the old lady, the official, and the lord. They think about refugees and reach out to them.
I bow deeply to the gatekeeper and enter the gate. Looking up as you enter, you can see the townscape in the back. Seeing the first row of houses I’ve seen in this world, my heart beats fast.
I’m finally in town. And you’re going to be an adventurer!
“The first chapter is over.
thank you for reading this translation”
-Lirsa
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