The carriage continued along its way, only stopping from ti to ti take a break.
Around the ti when the sun was about to set…
In front of were 10 coins.
Of those 10 coins, 9 were in my hands. 3 were copper, 3 were silver, and 3 were were gold. They varied in size, the smallest being about the size of a 1 yen coin, while the next biggest was as big as a 100 yen coin, and the biggest was as big as a 500 yen coin. The remaining coin on the madam’s hand was a platinum coin about the size of a 1 yen coin.
“We’re lacking two more, but right now, we have copper coins, silver coins, gold coins, and this platinum coin I have here. Each type of coin has three sizes, totaling to 12 different coins.
A small copper coin is 1 suit, a dium copper coin is 10 suits, and a big copper coin is 10 tis the size of the dium coin making it 100 suits. The value of the coins from silver onwards is a bit different. A small silver coin is 5 tis the worth of a big copper coin, making it 500 suits, while the dium is twice that, being 1000 suits. From there on, you can just multiply by 5, and then by 2 on the next coin to get the values. The platinum coins are 10 tis each, however.” [Elize]
In Summary:
“A commoner’s normal daily expenses would amount to about 100 suits, so copper coin is usually what’s used. Silver coins are usually used for savings or for small stores. Gold coins are mainly used by large stores. It is also the coin most frequently by nobles. As for this platinum coin here, it’s rarely used. When it does get used, it’s only for big purchases or for dealings between nations.” [Elize]
Alright, I think I’ve more or less grasped how coins work here.
While I was gathering my thoughts, the coachman called out to us.
“Everyone, we’re almost at our destination. You should be seeing the Town of Kereban soon.”
Oh, looks like we’ve made it to our stopover. And here I thought we’d be camping for sure… Wait a second, I don’t think I have any identification.
“Umm…” [Ryouma]
“Is sothing the matter?” [Sebasu]
“I have… no identification… Is that ok?” [Ryouma]
Calm down ! Wasn’t I doing just fine two weeks ago!? If I panic, I’ll start stamring again…
“Please rest assured, a temporary one will be given to those without. They’ll have to conduct a simple investigation first, but it’s nothing to worry about.” [Sebasu]
Ahh, thank goodness…
It would be nice if I could do sothing about this speech problem already, though…
As I was thinking that, I unconsciously sighed, causing the madam to worry for .
“Are you ok? You really don’t need to worry, you know. No matter what happens, I’ll be sure to protect you. The town isn’t a scary place.” [Madam]
“Ah…” [Ryouma]
I think she’s misunderstanding, I better correct her.
“Actually, I’m not worried, about the, town.” [Ryouma]
“Really? Then what’s the matter?” [Madam]
“It’s the way… I talk. It’s weird, right? I… This… Way of talking…” [Ryouma]
“…True…” [Madam]
“I haven’t talked… to anyone in 3 years… It was only… when Reinhart-san ca 2 weeks ago… That I started talking again… So the words can’t co out right… I’m surprised… myself actually… I’ve been talking to the slis… since then to pratice… And while it’s co back… to so extent… It’s still weird. I just can’t seem to fix–!?”
What’s happening!? Madam!? Why are you hugging !!?
“It’ll be alright! Ryouma-kun! Just take your ti, take your ti… *SNIFF… You’re no longer alone, so…” [Madam]
She’s crying!? …Actually, it doesn’t seem to be just her. The ojousama and even the guys are… crying!? Why?
…Ah, I see. From another person’s perspective, I must sound like a really lonely guy, huh.
Not talking to anyone else for 3 years, and then when I finally et soone, I can’t even talk, so I go and talk to so slis instead.
“It’s ok! …After all… I’m the one who decided to… live in the forest…” [Ryouma]
After that, I kept trying to tell her it’s ok, but it wasn’t effective. The madam hugged until the very last mont when we reached the gates.
When we reached the gates, Sebasu-san and Reinhart-san got down the carriage. Apparently, they had to talk to the guards about my identification. After that, the madam and the others accompanied to visit the guard house.
Actually, I would have been fine by myself, but the madam was worried, so she ca with .
Because of that the guards and the other people in charge of the process beca very nervous.
I’m really sorry, people I don’t know… For getting you caught up in this.
“T-T-T-T-Then could you p-p-please touch this crystal.” [Gatekeeper]
This guy is way too nervous, not that I’m in any position to talk myself.
“Yes.” [Ryouma]
I ekly followed and touched the crystal. When I did, a blue light shone from the crystal. When the gatekeeper in front of saw that, he looked alternatingly between and the crystal.
“C-Can you f-follow inside for a second?” [Gatekeeper]
Did sothing happen? If I recall correctly, blue ans innocent, but…
“Is there a problem?” [Sebasu]
“The light is blue. Everything should be fine, no?” [Madam]
“I-I-Indeed, the light is blue! But! A reward must be given! There is a record of of d-d-d-defeating a nad bandit. So we must confirm and give reward!” [Gatekeeper]
When the madam and Sebasu heard that, they cald down, but the man didn’t bring away anymore and did the entire procedure within an earshot of the madam and Sebasu.
“T-Then let ask you, young man. Did you by any chance defeat a bandit this year?” [Gatekeeper]
“Yes.” [Ryouma]
“The crystal says you defeated lzen of the Red Spear. Is this true?” [Gatekeeper]
lzen? Who’s that?
“I don’t know… that person.” [Ryouma]
“He carries a red spear and is donned in a red armor. Doesn’t ring a bell?” [Gatekeeper]
When he described the man, an image flashed through my mind.
Now that he ntions it, there actually was such a guy. His spear was really good, so I imdiately stored it in my Item Box.
“I rember now. I stored his spear in my item box… Can that serve as proof?” [Ryouma]
“Show .” [Gatekeeper]
I took out the spear.
When the person-in-charge saw that, he examined the whole spear and wielded it. When I felt the presence of mana coursing through the spear, red flas suddenly spouted out from the tip of the spear.
What!? That spear can do that!?
I had no idea. I’m gonna try that next ti.
“No doubt about it. This is a red spear and a magic weapon, it’s definitely lzen’s weapon. I’ll prepare your reward now.” [Gatekeeper]
As the man handed out orders to the soldiers, they hurriedly moved out.
As the man watched them leave, he spoke to .
“I have to say… It’s pretty amazing that you were able to take down lzen. That man has gotten away from many adventurers and knights, he’s definitely no slouch. If you don’t mind, can you tell how you beat him?” [Gatekeeper]
“I was attacked by bandits… After I beat them, they told before they died… that they were betrayed… So I searched the area… and found lzen and his n drinking in… a cave.” [Ryouma]
“That’s when you attacked?” [Gatekeeper]
“No. I am a monster tar… I told my poison sli… to go inside the wine barrel.”
“Ahh, I see, so that’s how… Thank you for defeating him.” [Gatekeeper]
After that, the soldiers brought the reward money, I stored it and my identification away in my Item Box.
The guards of the Jamil family were ordered to go ahead to the lodging, so they were no longer with us by the ti we finished.
It was also decided that we would be walking to the inn, so the ojousama would have a chance to sightsee.
Incidentally, the reward for lzen was 700 small gold coins.
All of the sudden, I’m rich. I can’t think of a way to use it, though. Anyway, I should follow the others and thank them.
“Thank you.” [Ryouma]
“It’s fine~ You don’t have to be so reserved with us.” [Elize]
“Still… it’s pretty impressive that you actually beat that lzen.” [Reinbach]
“Rather than that, can we please go see the town already!?” [Elialia]
“Calm down, Elia.” [Reinhart]
“But this is my first ti walking in such a big town like this!” [Elialia]
“Really?” [Ryouma]
“Yes. Like I said yesterday, this is my first ti going out. There aren’t any places like this town here where I’m from, and besides, this is the biggest rchant town in the Jamil Territory. You won’t find many towns with more people than this!” [Elialia]
“I see.” [Ryouma]
There was indeed a lot of people, but it was still relatively empty for soone who has been to Tokyo. After all, when compared to Tokyo’s packed trains, the Town of Keraban was a whole league empty.
Huh, co to think it, isn’t this my first ti visiting an otherworld town? Not as exciting as I thought it would be.
The old buildings are a rare sight, but they’re not really sothing to fuss about. There are no beastn or elves either… Wait, Ojousama! You’re too excited!
The crowd of people going to and fro wasn’t that big, but the ojousama was being too conspicuous. It was clear as day that it was her first ti in town.
It seed dangerous, so I caught up to her.
“Ojousama, over here.” [Ryouma]
“T-Thank you. There sure are a lot of people. I feel like it’s so easy to bump soone.” [Elialia]
This ojousama would stop at a weird place as soon as sothing catches her eye. That conspicuous behavior of hers was basically announcing that she knew nothing of the world. Thanks to that, so annoying people ca.
A girl was walking along a course that was sure to hit ojousama, so I pulled ojousama’s arm to get her out of the way.
“It’s dangerous.” [Ryouma]
“Oops… Tch…” [Girl]
After pulling the ojousama away, I saw the girl clicking her tongue as she withdrew. So she really was a pickpocket.
“Oh dear, thank you. Oh my, What is that?” [Elialia]
This ti it was a man walking from the alley. I pulled the ojousama out of the way before they could collide.
“It’s dangerous to jump out.” [Ryouma]
“Huh!?” [Elialia]
“Uoh!?” [Man]
Because I pulled the ojousama out of the way, the man missed his timing and tumbled onto the ground.
“There are people coming out of the alley… be careful.” [Ryouma]
“T-Thank you…” [Elialia]
After speaking to ojousama, I approached the man.
“Are you alright? You’re not injured, right?” [Ryouma]
“This little br—!?” [Man]
The man tried to grab the nape of my neck with his left hand, but I lightly parried his hand up with my right hand and grabbed it. At the sa ti, I placed my left hand behind his elbow. Like this I twisted his arm and broke his posture without letting the ojousama notice.
The man was planning to say sothing, but when he realized he was falling, he stopped.
I stopped him before he could completely fall, though, then I looked him in the eye and spoke.
“You’re not injured, right?” [Ryouma]
“Y-Yeah… Sorry about that. Thanks for lending a hand…” [Man]
“Please be careful.” [Ryouma]
Good grief, don’t lash out on a kid just because you failed… I’m actually an uncle deep inside, though.
Lately, I’ve been forgetting whether I’m a kid or an uncle.
“Ryouma-san! Let’s go there!” [Elialia]
You’re still planning to sightsee!? And how far are you criminals planning to follow us!!?
After that I worked myself to the bone, protecting ojousama from pickpockets, extortionists, and kidnappers.
For so reason, the Jamil family seems to have left everything to .
That aside, though, is this town really alright? Isn’t its public order too chaotic?
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