Isekai ni Kita Boku wa Kiyoubinbode Subaya-sa Tayorina Tabi o Suru

A Warm Welcome and a Torrid Welcome

I asked Russell about all sorts of things.

I saw you talking with Gardo back there, was there a problem? Those two, they have foul mouths and Well, theyre adventurers who drifted here. But they arent bad people.

They were a little rough, but I know now that it was on your orders, so its fine.

They also gave me a strange nickname, but it wasnt a big dealI think.

There were more important matters.

Its my first time in this town, and Im wondering if there is any place to stay.

Ahh, in that case. Go straight down this road and turn at the second corner. There is a good inn over there. They may be a bit more accommodating if you mention my name.

Oh, are you big in this town then?

No, you stupid b.a.s.t.a.r.d. Im just the captain of the guards.

Thats what you call big. He even proudly showed the star-shaped badge that was on his chest. I suppose it was the proof that he was the captain. Now that I think of it, so it was the captain that came out to help me first How blessed I must be

So, you were a captain. Thats really impressive.

Haha, if you say so! By the way, Asagi. Where are you come from? Id hardly call it normal for someone to be wandering around the forest like you were. Did something happen to you?

Russells gaze fixed on me. How should I reply to him? I didnt feel like he would believe if I just blurted something about coming from another world. I felt a little guilty about it, but decided to make up a random lie at that moment.

From pretty far away, actually. I got chased by goblins along the way and lost all of my belongings I was running without really thinking and ended up on this hill.

A hill around these partsyou must mean the Hill of Mist.

Hill of Mist?

Surely youve seen that hill sticking out in the middle of the plains. Theres a hill there. Its a strange place it is, it becomes shrouded by mist in the morning, even if its not cold. I dont believe there are any other hills around there?

No, its that place exactly. I was surrounded by mist before I knew it.

Haha, I thought so. It wouldve taken you quite a long time to walk from there. You should rest up today.

So saying, Russell handed over a small cloth bag. I accepted it and heard the sound of jangling. Was thisI looked inside and there was indeed money.

Russell, I cant accept this from you. You saved me, and even gave me clothes to wear already

Asagi, you stupid b.a.s.t.a.r.d. Im the one that suggested that inn. How would you rest without some coin?

But

Ahh, dont you get me wrong, alright? Im not giving it to you. Its a loan. You can make it back and repay me, alright? Whenever you can. When you have enough money, you need only hand it over.

Russell Thank you, for everything.

Its fine. Dont mention it. You should also get registered as an adventurer, while youre at it. Its quite lucrative!

According to Russell, there is a job known as adventuring wherein you kill monsters and explore ruins. Well, it was honestly something I already knew a lot about. Apparently, all you needed to do was go to the guild and get registered. G ranks were known as Rocks. It had something to do with their value being little more than the rocks on the ground, or strength perhaps.

It also means there are so many of them that they are disposable!

According to Russell, anyway.

But you know, even among rocks you might find precious stones known as gems. With a little polish these guys will turn into impressive jewels. I pray that you prove to be such a rock.

And with that, he hit me hard on the back. The breath was pushed out of my lungs, but I felt like I received a lot of spirit in return.

Thanks, Russell. I should go now.

Ah, get going!

I waved a hand at him and then headed off to the inn.