Chapter 2 (1/2)

『Infiltration』

I wonder how many years have pa.s.sed since then.

The idea of not aging could only be described as frightening, I started to play with magic powers the whole day. I do not have anyone to talk to as well. However, without the fear of dying of age, I did not mind it. It might be just that, the sense of urgency from time slowly whittling one’s lifespan might be necessary for humans.

I made my house using earth magic and warmed my self with fire magic. I also created my own clothes using the gra.s.s and trees around me combined with my skill with earth magic. Although it doesn’t look the greatest, it doesn’t matter since no one is looking. It’s fine as long as it protects my body. I have enchanted my house with anti-recognition magic as well. I did it just to be sure, although I think no one would find it because it’s this deep in the forest. I also enchanted the surroundings of the dungeon, and places where there’s nothing as dummies.

The clothes and shoes that I was wearing when I reincarnated are already rotten and gone.

I feel that a very long time had pa.s.sed.

With the versatility of earth magic, I have created something as hard as steel. I created it with the image of the world’s hardest metal. I created a sword using that metal and even practiced sword arts. I think that I’m quite good at it now. However, I have never killed monsters or animals. Even the monsters that I’ve summoned probably had never defeated a monster. The biggest thing they’d killed are small animals and fish. I learned that snakes and fishes taste very good. They’re an important source of meat. Come and become my flesh.

My level was already 100 a long time ago.

It did not change after that. It’s just, I can feel that the strength and skill of my magic and swordsmans.h.i.+p are increasing day by day. Level probably doesn’t have anything to do with it. I felt happy not being troubled by the system that that G.o.d created just for fun. I hate that guy.

Years continued to pa.s.s. I feel like a change has happened inside of me. That is,

“Maybe I should go to a city or town now”. For some reason, I started wis.h.i.+ng to meet the humans that I feared before. It must be because I have aged quite a lot. I had such thoughts while lying on the Slime Kings that I am living within this world.

Yeah, that’s right! Let’s go to a town! I shall graduate being a shut-in.

First and foremost is gathering information. It’s my past life since I came contact with another person. I thought that I should obtain clothes that won’t make people feel uncomfortable. One must know the uniform courtesy.

I observed the town using the eyes of my summoned animals. Then, I summoned silkworms and spun the thread. I ordered my summoned animals to infiltrate the draper, and studied how to spin the thread. I did not do something like stealing. I will hate it if someone finds out I’m wearing stolen clothes, and I hate stealing as well.

After that, I practiced using my voice. I even stopped talking to myself recently, so I’m stammering a lot.

「Aaa, aaa, rararara, *Cough, Cough*」

I continued to sing, not even training.

The East Castle Fort City, Laurand.

It is the city that Margrave Laurand governs. Blocking the invasion of the demon race, wars between humans, and monster attacks.

It is the keystone to the east of Tairan Kingdom.

“And, I have come!”

Oh no, I messed up! I got too excited and shouted. I got worried about the gate guards seeing me with suspicious eyes, but it looks like they didn’t hear me. The gate guards seem busy doing their job. I lined up to the cue. I’ve already investigated that copper coins are needed to enter. And I’ve obtained some copper coins fallen to the ground. I’m completely prepared.

“Welcome to Laurand. It’s one copper coin to enter.”

The guard said to me.

“Yes, here it is.”

I gave the copper coin and entered the town. It’s my first conversation with a human in this world. I felt very emotional. All the training that I did quickly flash through my mind. It’s really worth all that training. Although I could’ve come even without training.

Well then, I need a source of income to continue living in the city. It’s the rule of the human world. And since this is a fantasy world, I should go to the adventurer’s guild first. I am going to gather materials. I can proudly and confidently say that I have the most knowledge in this world, when it comes to forest gra.s.s. This is the so-called art brings bread.

I’m also finished investigating where the adventurer’s guild is. I have no faults.

“Good afternoon〜.”

When I entered the adventurer’s guild, a beautiful girl called out to me from the reception counter. She’s a blonde, kind-looking girl.

“Good afternoon. I am looking for a gathering job.”

“Okay. It’s your first time right? It will be registration first then. Please write your name here.”

“Understood.”

The otherworldly language is being automatically translated so there’s no problem with writing. I have always observed that through the eyes of my summoned animals. Though it’s somewhat depressing.

“Well then, Akatsuki-san. Please gather 50 Heal Gra.s.s. Do your best!”

A beautiful smile was thrown towards me. I feel my heart thumping. It was as if Niagara Falls has flowed into the desert. It was all worth the risk of danger entering the down. I feel so happy.

When I was about to leave the guild merrily, a young man called out to me. He’s a warrior-looking guy. His muscles are blinding.

“Hey you, uncle! Are you serious?! Registering to the adventurer’s guild at your age? Stop it man, we’re not here for games!”