“This is the job that Riru-sama can receive with F rank, I will read it for you.”
The lady at the reception put out four sheets of paper in front of me.
“Permanent quests, herb collection. Garden weeding and pest control, 4000 Ruta. Warehouse cleaning and tidying, 5000 Ruta. Garbage collection in the 4th section, 6000 Ruta.
I see, it’s a quest that you can do even if you can’t read. Let’s examine them one by one.
I have experience in collecting medicinal herbs, so it seems like it will be easy. But I wonder how much they’ll buy it for here.
“By the way, how much will you buy medicinal herbs for?”
“Rir-sama, I think it would be best to collect Guitar grass and Attai grass. Guitar grass can be traded for 130 Ruta, and Attai grass for 100 Ruta.”
The price has gone up since my grandmother’s time. Compared to other quests, it seems that you have to take a lot of medicinal herbs. But it’s impossible to find so many in one day, so I guess I’ll pass on collecting medicinal herbs. Try to find medicinal herbs on the day you help out in the village.
The other three are commissioned work. Pick the one with the highest price here.
“Please collect the garbage.”
“Yes, I understand. Now, please wait over there where the tag is hanging. The person in charge will come when the time comes.”
I passed easily. When I looked at the place where the receptionist’s sister told me, it was by the wall. A few people are already waiting there.
“Now then, this is your adventurer’s ID, so please keep it safe.”
After saying that, he handed me an adventurer’s badge made of metal. I don’t know what is written on it. I need to learn letters soon.
After bowing to the lady at the reception desk, she came to the wall where the bills were hanging. I was in a daze, excited about her first job.
“Is this your first time?”
“eh”
I was surprised to be spoken to so suddenly. She turned around and saw a girl who was a little taller than me. She wears a slightly worn shirt and skirt, and has her reddish-brown hair tied back. …Maybe she’s not a refugee.
“My name is Riru, and I registered as an adventurer from today. I’m 11 years old.”
“Hmm, starting today. I’m Karoo, 12 years old. By the way, are you a refugee?”
“……yes”
“No, don’t be scared.
A child like Karoo seemed to talk to me in a friendly way. It’s a little embarrassing that I was too conscious of being a refugee.
“I’m at an orphanage in this town. I’m working for everyone at the orphanage. What about Riru?”
“I want to change from being a refugee to becoming a citizen, so I’m saving money.”
“That’s true for refugees. Living outside the city must be difficult.”
“It’s tough, but once you get used to it, you’ll be fine.”
It’s kind of fresh to chat with people of the same generation. I see, there’s an orphanage in this town. When I looked at Karoo, I noticed that she was well-dressed and well-groomed, as if she were a town girl. It must be a good orphanage. It makes me a little envious.
A man approached there.
“I’m in charge of garbage collection, sorry for keeping you waiting. Oh, I see a kid I’m seeing for the first time today.”
“Ah, I’m Riru, and I’ve become an adventurer from today. Thank you.”
The person who talked to me kindly is in charge. First impressions are important, so I introduced myself properly.
“Hey, Chief. You can’t leave it to me to explain to this kid.”
“Hmm, okay? Tell me some things. Then, let’s move.”
The group leader tried to leave the guild without much discussion, and the quest recipients followed after him. I wonder if I should go with Karoo for now.
“Riru, let’s move for now.”
“Yes, please”
“Hehe, leave it to me.”
He seems happy, but what’s going on?
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walk down the main street. I had the impression that the number of people was increasing little by little, and it was starting to become lively.
“Today’s collection will be in the 4th division. It seems that this town is divided into four areas, and today we will collect garbage in one of the divisions. By the way, the garbage collection quest is done every other day. That’s why there won’t be a garbage collection quest tomorrow.”
Karoo explained various things while walking. It’s kind of funny to see her confidently explaining things. She looks like a big sister who wants to stretch her legs, and just looking at her makes me feel dazzling.
“We’ll be pushing a trolley to collect garbage, but I’ll explain it to you when we’re actually in front of the trolley. As I was saying that, we arrived at the warehouse.”
After moving to a place on the outskirts of town, there was a small wooden warehouse. When the team leader unlocks the warehouse and opens the door, he sees about 10 trucks placed there. On top of the dolly was a box big enough for me to put in.
“It’s a box to put the trash that that box collected. If you have something that doesn’t fit in the box, you can put it in the space in front of the box.”
“Is it okay to go door-to-door to collect garbage?”
“No, no. There is a bell on the trolley, and if you ring it as you walk, someone will come out of the house who wants to throw away the trash. Then you can stop and ask them to put the trash in the bin. For the time being, that’s all for the recovery explanation.”
I see, if you walk while making noise, people will come to you. Walk slowly and ring the bell, and when someone comes, stop and ask them to put their trash in the box. Yeah, it’s easy to understand, I think I can do this.
One by one, other people pick up trolleys and push them out of the warehouse. I follow suit, grab the trolley, and slowly push it out. Then Karoo was waiting for me.
“Then let’s go to Section 4.”
I start moving to the 4th section with Karoo.
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After about 10 minutes, we arrived at a place called the 4th section. The others went into a narrow alley, and I followed Karoo.
“You enter this alley. I will enter from the next alley.”
“Yes. By the way, how far should I go?”
“Every alley has an end, so once you get there, come back. There’s also a turn at the end, but don’t turn and come back. When you get back, you go to throw away the garbage outside of town. , Let’s go there together. When we’re both finished, let’s meet around here.”
They both pointed to the alleyway we should go to. I’m a little worried that I’ll be alone from here on out, or just having Karuu there will be reassuring. But this is the first step to escape from being a refugee, so we have to do our best.
“There’s a kid I’m not used to seeing here, so I’m sure he’ll be able to talk to you about a lot of things, so please talk to him as you see fit.”
“Uh, because I’m a refugee, do I get cold comments?”
“I don’t think anyone will bother you, so don’t worry. Most of the people are friendly, so just be friendly and you’ll be fine.”
I wonder if that’s right. Because Karoo says so. I can’t afford to lose in a situation like this, so I’ll put my worries aside and do my best.
“Okay, see you later.”
“Okay, later.”
Such Karoo went into the alley he was pointing at, ringing the bell.
OK, I’ll go too. I have to smile, smile. Smile and spread your cheeks and let’s go to battle!
“I change the MC name to “Riru” which is same mean as the basic katakana “リル” until the manga release in future”
-Lirsa
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