I Shall Survive Using Potions!

We crossed Yuslar Kingdoms border and went to the eastern kingdom, Beriscas.

This kingdom is not a monarchy, but rather close to a republic. However, it is neither a complete democracy nor something that can be called a republic. So, without such a word in particular, it is usually called with only the kingdoms name, Beriscas. The capital is Jamus, located near the center of the kingdom.

(Francette)Kaoru-chan, we have crossed the border so what do we do now? If we want to go to the royal capital, we need to head northeast..

(Kaoru)Ah, lets stick to the coast for a little more

Kaoru interrupted Francettes words. She wanted to go along the coast for a while due to the fact that it had been a long time for her.

On this continent, where shipping and fishing with boats are still not active, there are few kingdoms that make a capital near the coast, that is, at the very edge of the kingdom itself. Even if they build a town that seems like a capital, royal capital, or an imperial one, it still needs to be separated from the coastline.

Additionally, when it comes to the main part of the continent, there are many landlocked kingdoms that are not facing the sea. Therefore, a town that is separated from the coastline is inevitable sooner or later.

No, there is no reason to build a town in a landlocked area, as long as they are not fixated on a capital.

In any case, Kaoru went along the coastal road for the time being.

(Emile)Ah, I could see a town.

As Emile, who was leading the way, said, they began to see town-like buildings ahead. Because it was on the coast that has a curved land structure, it can be seen from faraway, and the distance was still considerable. As they were not in a rush trip, Kaoru and the others traveled leisurely.

(Francette)Its pretty big. What should we do, Kaoru-chan?

(Kaoru)Hmm~, because we already crossed the border, how about we stay there for a while. If its a nice city, I can live there too.

Roland pulled a slightly wry face after hearing Kaorus reply towards Francette that she wanted to be a permanent resident in another kingdom.

Emile and Bell also wanted Kaoru to go back to Balmore Kingdom and live with the orphans from the Goddess eyes. However, that was only their wish, they had no intention to argue on Kaorus judgment or action.

For Francette, Kaoru was first and foremost. She wanted to go along with her forever, but Roland who is from the royalty would probably wont consent to it.

If she was alone.

If Roland wasnt here.

Francette unconsciously thought so.

(maybe its too early to get engaged. No, were not married yet. Then, if I can still get rid of my engagement now)

And if Roland knew what she was thinking, he will likely have a stroke.

For Kaorus sake, she has the possibility to give up on her marriage, throw away her partner and follow Kaoru. It is still unclear if she failed to properly evaluate the importance or not.

(Francette)Kaoru-chan, I have a request

Francette made a what seems like a direct appeal to Kaoru.

(Kaoru)What is it?

(Francette)Its about this times setting, I want to be able to live with Kaoru-chan as well. Its a bit tough to always watch at a separate residence.

(Kaoru)Of course thats tough! its obvious-, wait wait! why are you always watching me!?

Kaoru shouted in astonishment and didnt realize that Francette had said I instead of we. Roland who noticed it clearly was turning a little pale.

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We finally arrived at the towns entrance. In the end, it took quite a while to arrive even after seeing the buildings.

Hmm~, what to do, A job that could interact with the residents is

The pharmacy seemed to have failed.

The revenue was a success, though. However, my main purpose is to find a good man while relaxing and living among the townspeople.

The lunch vendor had been successful too, but the daily preparation for the lunch was a bit difficult. This time, I want it to be more easy and leisurely.

Though, its painful to go to work. In addition, if I work every day, I cant meet someone outside the workplace. For me, who doesnt have any professional skill in this world, can only be a clerk, female worker, and other simple job while being normal without standing out with cheat skill. If its a clerk, there will still be a few encounters with men..

Maid? Thats a lot of work, and I need some skills for it. There will be a very few opportunities to meet noble men or male coworkers too. In the first place, every day will be too busy and I cant possibly endure it.

Yup, after all, when it comes to work that is unfettered and doesnt care much about human relationships is becoming an owner, in other words, self-employment is the best.

First, lets put out a potion container in the form of a Type-10 tank Wait! thats Self-defense!

(TL Note: Self-employment (Jieigyou) and Self-defense (Jieigyou), and aType-10tank, and then Kaoru accidentally made a modern tank in another world)

(Kaoru)Thats why, in light from last mistake, we will go through this setup this time!

Everyone made an astonished look to what I had declared in front of the towns entrance. However, I will continue the explanation.

(Kaoru)First of all, about my profession, I will make an ordinary shop.

(Roland and Francette)

Roland and Francette made a doubtful face. Apparently, it was not from the word make a shop but from the ordinary. shut up! (Urusai wa!)

(Bell)You dont want it to be a lunch vendor?

Bell asked so

(Kaoru)Its troublesome to make them and we cant keep them for a long time also, hence rejected!

No, I still have item box, but if the lunch box is lined up at the counter, it will be spoiled, and its quite tough to prepare it every night and make a lot from early morning. Francette, who had been forced to help, also had a relieved face in plain sight.

(Kaoru)Therefore, we will sell items that are not food. It will take less time, not a pain, and we wont have to do extra work!

Yup, the items will be miscellaneous stuffs or ornaments, it wont be unreasonable. Compared to a fish shop or a green grocery

Thank you for everyone who has fresh food related job!

There wont be any night preparation, no early morning purchase or work, nor washing-related work. Even if it remains unsold on the day, we can leave it on the shelf. Theres no need to return it to the refrigerator or discard it so theres no problem with sudden closing. No worries about food poisoning or claims of being hurt by it too. In addition, we wont be surrounded by the aunts when we put the discount seal before closing the store.

Non-food items, banzai!

(Kaoru)Thats why, the three of us, me, Riette-chan, and Bell are sisters and Emile is a novice hunter who is also Bells lover. Roland and Francette are a knight couple who is watching over us because they have an obligation to our deceased parents.

Aside Francette, Roland doesnt look like a commoner at all and everyone will think hes a noble from his words and actions, hence its impossible to say that we are siblings. As for Francette, she looks exactly like a brilliant knight from the commoner people, thus she cannot be considered as a noble daughter. In addition, her equipment is too impressive.

I didnt go with the setting of becoming siblings with Emile because of that. If he flirts with Bell in public, we will be considered as a little dangerous siblings and could affect my search for a marriage partner. Also, if Francette and Bell are taken, the eyes of young men inevitably will turn to me. Fuhaha! Its a perfect strategy!

I will cry if their eyes turn to Riette-chan instead of me, though!

(TL Note: But Riette-chan is cute )

(Kaoru)Alright then, lets go!

No one raised theirvoice from my order, shrugged their shoulders and advanced with their horse.

No, I didnt really want us to scream and rush in. If we do that, we will be arrested by the guards.

And, of course, I put the carriage in the item box, and I put Riette-chan in front of me while riding Ed. We walked in a slow march to the towns street.

This town is not a castle town so we can freely enter or exit, in other words, completely open. Have they considered they will be attacked by the enemy, you say?well, the direction is completely different from a capital, and its the edge of the kingdom. There wont be any enemy army that send soldiers to a town that is facing the sea. If they capture the capital, the kingdom will fall, hence there wont be any fools attacking a city that has nothing to do with such war situation. Yeah, I could understand!

And because its far from the capital, there wont be any concern for being involved with the king and princes. At most, we will only be found out by the feudal lord who governs this town..

There was a time when I thought so.

(Kaoru)Eh? The king in this kingdom is just a decoration for diplomacy with other kingdoms? Their political system is parliamentary rather than monarchy, you say?

According to Roland, its said that although this kingdom has a king and nobles, the kingdom is not ruled by the king, but instead, it looks like the high-ranked nobles are the ones who make this kingdoms decisions. However, it cannot be said that this kingdom is a republic nor a democratic. Its slightly different from other kingdoms and empires, as the commoners, especially merchants, have a strong influential voice.

(Kaoru)Then, this towns feudal lord doesnt care about the nobles, right?

(Roland)Thats not true! The lord is the lord, and the nobles are nobles. The nobles of this kingdom have dirty money and have a strong sense of privilege. Some of them also think the commoners as livestock so rest assured.

(TL Note: I dont know if Roland is being sarcastic or he wants to say that the feudal lord is different)

Right~! (desu yo ne~!)