A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

Reus, who was listening to Natalia, looked up at the ceiling unexpectedly.

(Yoshi-san... I thought you weren't the only one, but you're confident you can beat Jilba...)

It's not an overconfidence, it's just a fact. I can't sigh as a realuse at Natalia's story that makes me feel that way.

(... no, is it strange for Mr. Zilba to tell a captain who served in a national army that he can't win unless he has an open place and a distance away?

I don't think Reurus can easily bring it into battle if we don't choose the means. However, I thought it would be difficult even to bring Gilba into the battle when she attacked in the closed woods and in the forest where her vision was blocked.

(In the town of Accra, we suddenly punched through the stone walls and dragged the Gregorians into it... hmm? But you're so strong...)

Reurus thought that he was trying to escape reality, but he caught on to it.

Given the name of the Third Magic Corps you belonged to, Natalia must have been in the Corps to which the Magus belonged. I'm sure he's not half as capable as he was captain.

"If you're so strong, why didn't you help me when Kimira left?

It was more a word of confirmation than reproach.

A monster named Kimira appeared when Reurus first arrived in the abandoned city of Laval. Mid-level, powerful monsters, including Reurus, who was only an adventurer at the time, and adventurers belonging to the abandoned city of Laval fought with all their might.

Even if Natalia's power were comparable to or slightly inferior to that of Gilba, she would have managed to do something about a Kimira.

Natalia smiled bitterly and poured alcohol.

"I couldn't do it from the point of view of the Administrator. Not Kimira, but more than that, if it's someone who has the power to destroy this town."

"... even if the people in town are in danger?

Not convinced by Natalia's response, Reurus asked while drinking.

"I see... let me explain it to you. Let's just say, Reurus, if you were king of one country, how would you move against the outside world?

"If the monster is against me, I'll go first..."

"What if the enemy is a bandit or a junior monster that can only be dealt with with with with" his own power ”?

"... but if you still put your people in danger, you can still move. That's what I'm trying to say, but isn't that a good idea?"

While understanding what Natalia wants to say, she keeps in mind that as a revulsion she moves herself.

"Yes, the administrator, as the name suggests, is to“ manage. ”From your point of view, dealing with monsters is within your control, but it's a long way off for those who rule the country and the city to take the lead."

That's what Natalia says, but there's no air to blame for Reurus. Talking indifferently about reality.

"There is no fighting power to deal with the outer enemy, or the situation is so unfavourable that the ruler himself has to fight... I wonder if he dares to stand forward to boost his morale on the battlefield or fight to put a foil on the battlefield. Anyway, I couldn't get out like Kimira."

"... if you look around the world, there may be a country where kings and others take the lead in fighting. I'll break through the enemy lines and fight the enemy generals."

"If you don't, you might lose, but it's rare."

Apparently not zero. I wonder if Reurus is at the point where the General will take a knock, but in this world where magic exists, there are people who can literally call it a thousand knots. If there were such a person in the enemy, there would be no shaping.

"... but did Mr. Lewis fight himself? It was like taking command and fighting, but it didn't change anything dangerous, did it?

As an example of what actually happened, Natalia smiles bitterly and pours alcohol into the glass of the reel.

"Son of the Vicomte de Velg... that house belongs to the martial arts that cross the border. Besides, the fact that monsters aren't against each other is a good reason to fight."

"Can we fight if humans are against each other?

"Do you think monsters can take control of the land?

Natalia's response was incomprehensible, and Reurus leaned his neck. Natalia giggled and laughed when she saw the expression of Reurus.

"I don't know any other country, and I don't intend to allow Gregorian infiltration in this country. The Gregorians may be attractive as a force of war, but with their help they declare that they do not possess any more power… How does a lord who depends on external power look to his people?

"I see... do you need to show strength in such a way?"

According to Natalia earlier, Lewis had been pushed to such a disadvantage. Even though Rebecca was manipulating him, he also needed to clear himself of the failure of Count Werg to bring the Gregorians into the territory.

"As a matter of fact, the Spirit rebelled and became a commotion by inviting the Gregorians... it's hard for a lord."

It is dangerous and not advisable for lords or their equivalents to stand up, but they may need to respond on an ad hoc basis depending on the situation.

Even though Natalia didn't do anything about Kimira, she couldn't understand it.

"I mean, I think I've heard a lot about you stepping in... but this is also a story that people in town are speculating about... isn't it?

"The only people in this town who know how I feel about being a caretaker are enough with one finger."

"Oh, it's less than I thought...."

Reurus drinks to mislead the gravity of the situation. I can't judge whether I should be happy or lament that important information has been revealed so far.

(From what I've heard so far, it was the union president and the senior and lower adventurers who knew who he was... that much? There are other possibilities...)

As far as Reurus knows, there is one person who seems to have a deep connection with Natalia. It is a rare attribute magic user among the adventurers of the abandoned city of Laval.

"Yes, as you can imagine, so can Sharon. And Nicolas."

"Senpai Nicola... did you just read my thoughts?

If there is such magic, Natalia laughs after a sip of alcohol.

"I saw it on your face.

(Really... but I see. Senpai Sharon deserved to be in charge of my surveillance when I just came to town. Senpai Nicola... you can use "Enhancement", right?

It was a Reurus that reflected on Natalia's past interactions with Sharon, but why do middle-intermediate adventurers Nicolas and Sharon know who Natalia is?

Natalia smiles embarrassed at Reurus, who wondered.

"Ask yourself about the situation. If you think you can talk to me, you can talk to me.

"I see....."

Even if something happens, it won't feel good to be told. Reurus, who decided to do so, was convinced and drank up all the remaining wine in the glass.

Natalia gave a bottle of wine to such a revulsion, while giving a serious expression.

"Boy... no, Reurus. As an adventurer in this abandoned city, I'll ask you one question:" I've visited other towns many times. "

Reurus corrects his attitude when he realizes that he has returned to the “business as usual."

"How did you feel about visiting other towns, seeing the people who live there, and seeing the sights on you?

That was an unexpected question. Reurus answers words he never thought he would hear here, without decorating them.

"Speaking of which, another world... Compared to the abandoned city of Laval, it is beautifully maintained, the air floating in the town is calm and the residents seem to be at peace... the eyes of the adventurer (me) were cold. No, I don't know what to say when I look at a foreign object...."

Reurus leans back on the chair and looks up at the ceiling to recall.

I can assure you that Laval Waste City is better than Laval Waste City, but objectively, there will be a difference in cloud mud. It was like another world, and I wondered how different it was from a waste town.

Natalia laughs bitterly with her long legs together as to how she receives the word of Reurus.

"Fufu... yes, that's what you thought."

Me too, you too?

"Yes, I felt the same way. It's a good experience now, but I was surprised when I first set foot in King's Landing."

Natalia continued her words, blushing her cheeks slightly. Lips that look more glossy than usual are somehow uncomfortably distorted.

"I'm still a good person because I'm from the Baron's lineage... I don't know what to say. You're right, that feeling of being treated as a foreign object...."

That's how Natalia put her mouth on the glass of wine, but the contents were empty. Reurus takes the bottle and turns to the mouth of the bottle and pours the wine silently.

"It's a strange thing... even though I'm the same person, I look at it strangely simply because I was born and raised in a abandoned city. I became captain of the Third Magic Corps because I regretted it and wanted to give it back...."

Natalia narrows her eyes as if she were caught in the heat of alcohol. Reurus didn't say anything to it, just listened quietly.

Even if Natalia had high magical talent, it shouldn't have been a lot of effort to be the leader of the army. Still, what excited Natalia was that there was enough enthusiasm.

Natalia murmured as she shook the glass and dropped her gaze on the swinging sake.

I have a dream.

"... a dream?

Unlike what you normally look like, you even feel weak. Natalia laughs at Reurus as he hammers.

"Yeah... dreams. I want this abandoned city of Laval to be a normal town. There is no contempt for the people of other towns, no fear of powerful monsters, just normal, peaceful daily life... in such ordinary towns."

Natalia looked a little younger than usual. However, her cheeks were glossy, and Reurus also drank a sip of alcohol before laughing.

"Ah... that's a lovely dream."

Fifteen years since I was born in this world is a dream that I can wholeheartedly endorse. Reurus thinks so from the bottom of his heart.

"I don't know how this country works, but how do I make it happen?

From Natalia's position and tone of mouth, I speculate that there is some kind of plan.

"My position as a quasi-bar... the Amendura family is my fourth generation. It was possible to create a village in the past."

"...?

"If you were a village the size of the village of Shena where you were born, you'd be allowed to apply to the country right away. However, there are a few problems when it comes to making this abandoned city of Laval a whole town."

While saying so, Natalia winks to show off her tears.

Well, here's the problem. What do you need to build a city?

(Gu... in this situation, there are some cute things about you... no, I have to seriously think about it now...)

Reurus approached the unexpected gap, but he put up with it and thought.

"The people who live there... they deserve it. The rest is food, clothing and shelter, the power to protect the town....."

Natalia's eyebrows twitched when she murmured to put her thoughts together. The eyes seemed interesting, and the revus was a little awkward.

What else do you need? There seems to be something more important to see your reaction....)

That thought led me to the idea that Reurus would be needed first.

"... land to build a town?

"That's right."

Natalia nods, but her expression is different and serious.

"Apart from actually maintaining and developing the land, there are landowners in the deep woods where people don't step in. In order to formally build a town, we must have the right to rule the land."

While saying so, Natalia points to the floor.

"In that sense, this abandoned city of Laval is also being“ borrowed ”by the lords who rule Laval and its surroundings. I have a job as administrator because I manage it... you know?

"I wondered what I was doing with the taxes and why the fields were closer to Laval than this town, but that's what I mean...."

Reurus nodded convincingly. I've been worried about a lot since before, but the question felt like it had dissolved.

Natalia broke her serious expression and smiled slightly at how she felt about the reaction of Reurus.

"Yes... you understand everything I just said?”

"... Mr...?

The atmosphere of Natalia has changed slightly. Reurus raised his doubts, but Natalia remained faint and smiled - her eyes remained serious, asking.

"Hey, Reurus... who are you?”