8 8. A story that you dont want to dive into the labyrinth.txt (1/2)

The next day.

I woke up and my body was able to move.

I was worried that maybe it would stay that way forever, but I was able to head east to Wald as I had originally planned.

The directions and precautions were given to me by the innkeeper, so I didn't get lost in the process.

I was prepared for a long road as we were crossing the country, but we arrived at the border in the morning without a hitch. Perhaps because these five countries have territories surrounding the labyrinth, it seems that the closer you are to the labyrinth, the closer the distance between the five countries becomes.

What's more, there was no need for any formalities to cross the border, just a simple stone wall at the border. I was curious about how they managed the comings and goings of people and things, but when I saw the example of the 'magic stone line' (line) stretched across the stone wall, I resolved myself by thinking that they were using an unknown technology to manage it.

If I walked around Virtue for a bit, I could immediately understand the difference between it and Hoozeyards.

The difference between rich and poor was also noticeable, but most importantly, the job class was different.

Most of the people you see are dressed as adventurers.

Many of them carry blades, and those who make a living out of roughing things stand out.

I arrive at the new place, and this is where I decide on my objective.

My first goal is 'return'.

If I continue to stay in this mysterious and disturbing world, I will soon go mad.

I have to return home for the sake of the family I have left behind.

However, there are few guesses as to what 'return' means.

First of all, there's the legend that 'anything can come true' associated with this huge labyrinth that appeals to you to challenge yourself. From a game point of view, it's the right answer. The next step is to look into the magic and culture that might be involved in The Return: ...... This one is unlikely. I couldn't find anything like that at all from the library.

Whether it's to do research or conquer the labyrinth - what you need is money.

If you get a meal or stay at an inn, you lose money.

If you are going to enter the labyrinth, you will need to spend money on various tools.

It's the same with weapons.

It's money, money, money.

The choice I made for that is--!

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Hey, new guy. When you're done doing the dishes, you can take out the trash.

Yes, I understand!

I had started a part-time job at a bar.

Honestly, I don't want to go in the labyrinth ever again. I don't want to see it.

That's how I feel with all my heart.

I decided that it was premature to make money in the labyrinth. To be honest, I'm freaked out. I'd like to stay up for some time if I could.

Luckily, while walking through the Valt, I found a tavern near the entrance of the labyrinth that was hiring employees, which was probably the difference between fate and fate.

I had a lot of things boiling in my head, so I decided to give it a try and get an interview. When I challenged it, I passed the interview on the first try. Without much background check, I am now working in this way.

I was surprised at how smoothly I was able to work in another world.

I want to share it with other depressed countries in my world.

By the way, I have worked in restaurants before.

As for cooking, I cooked for my sister every day, so I'm confident in my cooking skills.

It's a good thing that I didn't think too much about it, because I had that kind of aptitude, so I jumped on it without thinking too much about it. ...... A bar close to the labyrinth is too good a source of information, so I don't regret it too much.

'Christ, put this away!'

Yes!

Christ.

This is my name in the other world, in spite of various considerations.

At an interview for a part-time job at a tavern, I was going to say my real name, Aikawa Uzumi, but at that moment, the face of the perverted girl named Rustyala popped into my head.

But at that moment, the face of that perverted girl named Rustyala popped into my head. Using a name known to that dangerous person is nothing more than increasing the rate of encounters with that thing.

To put it bluntly, I'm scared.

I'm afraid of that girl Rustyala.

That fear made me think of a Western name on the spot.

The first thing I thought of was to assert my position under a false name. Talking about the possibility, it's not necessarily true that there are no residents of my world in this other world. And when we get a chance to meet each other, it's better to use a major name to immediately recognize our compatriots. That's the idea.

It should be the most famous one in the world. After thinking about whether it was a country name or a president's name - or something even more famous than that - I said, ”I'm ...... Christ Eurasia. Please take care of me.

It would have been a pretty drastic choice, even though I had a really short amount of time to think about it.

I took what is probably the most famous job title in the world as my 'temporary name' to live by.

Once you've taken on a name, there's no way to get it back.

It was decided to use this name in this other world.

...... But I personally think it's not so bad.

The literal translation is: the one who saves the continent. In my taste, it's about eighty points better.

If I had a sister here, I'm sure I'd get a story for about six months after being dismayed by my brother's usual sense .......

'Ha-ya-ku!　Mr. Christ!

I'm sorry!

The tall Lin, the tavern's signature girl, blames me for stopping.

This is not the time to be pensive.

This is not the time for me to feel uncomfortable about my first alias.

From today, I am Christ Eurasia, living in another world.

I tell myself that and then I go back to work.

It's dinner time, the busiest time of the day.

Adventurers who have finished their labyrinthine explorations have filled their seats to fill their bellies. It's a tacky and noisy, but it's also a lively place.

I do my chores while picking up information about the labyrinth.

Hehehe. You've earned a lot of money today.

'Yeah, I broke out in a cold sweat when we ran into a herd of soldier ants, but it turned out to be a tasty hunt in the end.

”It's just luck whether you meet the herd or not. ...... Well, it was a risk, no doubt, but the return on investment was worth it.

As it turns out.

A lot of the conversations we have at the bar are about the labyrinth.

It's very meaningful to listen in as we exchange information and find ways to reflect on the day's labyrinthine exploration.

I continue to observe my surroundings as I wipe the dirty table.

''Yo. You're new here, kid. Did your old brother quit?

Many people talk to me.

Unlike the original world, restaurants in this world are friendly.

'Yes. I'm ...... Christ, who is in today. I think the last one quit.

I see. It's a thin paycheck for a very busy place.

The man who spoke to me smiled good-naturedly.

From the restaurant's kitchen, he says, ”Is it bad that you're thinly paid! The manager's voice flew off, and the man laughed even more.

The balance of power in this tavern is special.

For all intents and purposes, the manager of this bar seems to be a famous labyrinth explorer by nature, and he doesn't take a step back even when dealing with the roughnecks in his clientele. I've heard him swear at the customers many times, as I did earlier.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to set up a shop right next to the labyrinth.

For example, if a female employee, Lin, is about to be teased, the store manager flies straight to her and follows up. I've only been in contact with him for a short time, but he seems to be a trustworthy manager.

However, since he hired me immediately, he doesn't have any trust in management.

I don't know how many priests I can get. They're all annoying customers, including me,” he said. Including me.

No. They're all very nice people. They make me feel good about my work.

'Ho, you're used to it ....... Your language is so much better than your old brother's.

'Really? ......?　Well, thank you.

But I don't want you to be too formal. Just take it easy.

And when I kept talking to the sober man.

Hey, Crow!　You can't keep holding on to our new guy!　I'll knock you out!

A louder voice came flying in from the back than before.

Apparently, the manager and the man called Crow were acquaintances.

The dialogue was truly unrelenting.

'Well, I'll be back then. The dishwasher is waiting for me.

Heh. So long. I don't need my ass kicked by a guy like you.

Crowe-san raised one hand and nodded.

After responding to it with a bow, I hurried back to the kitchen and began the process of cleaning a large number of dirty dishes.

For now, today, I've been entrusted with lowering the plates and washing the dishes, so I'm going to put my efforts into that.

It was hard because I had to move constantly, but the experience I had gained in my former world was helping. Also, the magic 《Dimension》 of the example was always deployed, so it was also great that I was able to do things efficiently.

Thus, my first job in the other world went on until late at night.

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The last customer is gone and the manager speaks to me as I start the cleanup process.

'Whew. You're done, rookie. How was your first job?

...... was quite a customer base, so it was worthwhile.

'Cheeky bastard. At this rate, he'll be here tomorrow.

With a grin, the manager laughs and builds in tomorrow's plans, but his reaction is a bit disheartening.

'Eh ......, was that cheeky?　Now.

No, not that much, okay?　It's just that, what can I say ......, that weirdly polite language sounds cheeky, doesn't it?

Indeed, I was told today that it was stiff: ......

Maybe there is a culture gap between the worlds.

I thought I was trying to speak in a way that wouldn't make them feel uncomfortable, but it's possible that it doesn't work in this world.

It seems I need to change my perception a bit.

Let's try to be a frank shopper, as the customer just told me.

'Well, don't take it easy ....... You'll get used to it. I expect more from you in the kitchen than I do from the customer service.

Oh, Christ, you work in the kitchen too?

At the mention of the word ”kitchen,” the sign girl, Miss Linn, comes up to me, swinging her long brown pigtails, which suit her tall stature.

'Oh, Christ, I think I'll have her do the kitchen too. When I tested her, she was unquestionably good with knives. He's very dexterous with his hands and apparently has a long history of cooking.

'Heh. So that's why you passed on the same day.

”It was a waste of time to talk to him, he seemed polite and customer-friendly. I ain't got no reason to turn him down.