A Chronicle of Life in a Different World

Two months have passed since I completed my long journey with Ruvillia, the daughter of the Viscount of Velg.

Seasons are shifting, from early summer, when you can feel the heat, to a climate where you can feel the autumn signs.

Like the word "fruitful autumn", it was a time for change in the fields and surrounding forests that the residents of the abandoned city of Laval were taking care of.

"Speaking of autumn, it's the autumn of your appetite."

"Fall of appetite? Reurus, aren't you just talking about your appetite all year?

"Come on, senpai... I can't deny it."

Requested as an adventurer, Reus was escorting a farmer in a field north of Laval Waste City, along with Nicolas, a senior adventurer who was similarly requested.

Farmers who harvest potatoes and root vegetables are often seen in the spacious fields, but all of them work in the fields in a reassuring way.

Harvesting during this period is very important in the sense of stockpiling food, as a full-scale winter is coming in two months. Protecting such farm workers is also an important task as an adventurer.

"But what's the matter... it was the same last year, but this year the guards were so easy."

But the job of escorting farm workers is easier last year and this year than ever, Nicolas says.

The autumn season is rich in food, not only in the fields, but also in the woods where the trees grow. As a result, the monster's activities become active.

But if all the monsters are satisfied with enough food in the woods, the answer is no. Therefore, autumn is also a season when monsters are actively attacking human-grown food - or humans themselves.

However, there are very few monsters in the vicinity of the “now” Laval Waste City that imitate it. In the first place, the monsters themselves are few.

This is also because Reurus and the others are now living in the abandoned city of Laval.

Around the abandoned city of Laval is what is known as the “territory” of the Reurus. It is a very difficult place for monsters to live, because the monsters attack the Reurus before they attack the inhabitants of the abandoned city of Laval.

Eliza's "Avoidance of Monsters" prevents lower-level monsters from approaching, and even lower-level monsters, which should be far fewer than lower-level monsters, are exposed by Sarah's search for heat sources, causing a rearus to hit them.

Occasionally I leave Laval Abandoned City for a long time, but when the monsters spread their territory with peace of mind, the Reurus returned and began hunting monsters with joy.

The actions of the Reurus have prevented the inhabitants of the abandoned city of Laval from being attacked and killed by monsters for the past year or so.

Even as Reurus and the others leave the abandoned city of Laval, Dwarves such as Calvin have multiple eyes. In some situations, Zilba will not be fatal unless even advanced monsters appear.

In addition to those powers, Nicolas and his adventurers have refrained. Compared to before, Nicolas said it was easier to defeat monsters because it was more affordable in time and physically.

No loss of life, no more wounds than the Adventurers can sustain, little by little, but the Adventurers' strength is improving. The weapons and armor Calvin and the others have made have contributed greatly to this, but the biggest thing is that they can afford it.

Until Reurus arrived, low-level monsters appeared around the town every day, and many adventurers lost their lives and were seriously wounded and unable to continue adventuring.

If intermediate monsters appeared, the Adventurers of the Abandoned City of Laval would have had to fight them all out. Even a Reurus who knew the disturbances when Kimira attacked, the current state of the abandoned city of Laval was painfully known.

Of course, objectively speaking, it's not all good. Fewer fights against monsters means less income for adventurers.

Still, the adventurers of the abandoned city of Laval did not complain at all. Some say you can live on guard around the abandoned city of Laval or just escort farmers, but “fellow towns” can live without losing their lives.

Everyone thought there was no happiness better than that.

"It's unusual for someone to get hurt, and I can see the change... is that so different?

Reurus looks away at the woods and asks Nicolas. Around the field, not only Reus and Nicolas, but also Eliza and the other adventurers were on guard in pieces.

"Not at all. Remember when you first came to town, Reurus. Have you ever seen a kid go out during the day?

"... when they say that, you hardly see them?

It's a Reurus that explores memories by being caught in Nicolas's words, but many adults see it in the abandoned city of Laval.

Of course, this does not mean that there are no children. Children also live around Reurus' house, and they will find as many as they can find.

Now I can see my child even in the daytime. Looking back at the fact, Nicolas laughs bitterly.

"Once upon a time, Torones grabbed my kid when I was careless."

"Torones... oh, that big bird."

Reus remembers the monster he fought when he first came to Laval Waste City. A giant bird with purple feathers all over it, a monster that uses wind magic.

"The territory is supposed to be a long way from here, but when we run out of food... all of a sudden we descend from the sky and grab the kid and fly away."

"That's...."

If you're a monster, it's no wonder you can grab a child and fly. I don't remember hearing such stories since Reurus began living in the abandoned city of Laval, but it used to be a terrible environment.

"Sharon has become“ usable ”less often, but in the old days... when I ran away as an adventurer, he did it right in front of me. That sucks. Not until I dream about it for a while."

But it's gone, says Nicolas.

"Thank you so much for coming. Look at the faces of the potato diggers. Everyone's focused on their work, right? I used to do farming on guard, so I wasn't so efficient."

That's what Reurus sees in the face of a nearby farmer. Nicolas was right to concentrate on farming, and she didn't notice what Reurus was seeing.

"As efficiency improves, so does yields. Instead, there will be more taxes brought to Laval... but, well, after subtracting them, the town's accumulation is increasing."

Nicolas, who speaks like that, also seems to have more room in her face than before. It wasn't careless, but the atmosphere was softened as if the load on the shoulders had fallen.

But, surprisingly, Nicolas smiles like a joke.

"Just like last year, there was a shortage of water, or someone brought in a group of dwarves... what a harsh thing to do?

"When did you make such a annoying imitation...."

While saying so, Reurus slipped away. The “alley” was unexpected as a revulsion.

"Well, it's a joke. All I wanted to say was that you saved my life."

Well, that's fine then...

Reurus Reurus, something is approaching.

When I said that, Sarah unexpectedly sent me a "call of thought." The moment he heard that, Reurus tightened his expression.

"Direction, distance, and number?

"Hmm... beyond the street, huh? There's still a distance, but it's pretty fast. How many... five? Ah, it looks like I'm on a horse."

Are you on a horse? Besides, the five of them aren't soldiers on patrol....)

Based on the information Sarah gave me, I can think about what happened to Reurus.

"Enemy?

"No... it seems that five people on horses are approaching from the end of the street."

"Ah? So you're running down the street, aren't you a soldier who has business with Laval?

Nicolas's suspicious predictions are convincing, even for Reurus. Carlo, who belongs to the Värg family, also traveled on horses, so it's no strange story.

"If you're not my enemy, that's fine..."

Sarah, just wait and see. I might just have some errands for Laval, so don't do anything.

Yes, but I won't just be vigilant here.

I don't suppose a bandit would run down the street on a horse and storm right in front of him. Nicolas is right. I think we have business with Laval.

With that in mind, Reurus turned to the streets with a vigilant eye. And within a minute, I saw myself as a cavalry.

As Sarah sensed, the number is five. It's not all speed, but a cavalry with a lot of speed runs through the street.

"If you ask me, I can count on you, but aren't you being too vigilant?

"I can't lose my temper when I hear what you just said."

It is a Reurus that returns a bitter smile to Nicolas's words, but his gaze is on the cavalry.

The horses are manipulated by four soldiers wearing metal armor, and by one man in light clothing compared to soldiers. Even though the speed was quite high, the figure of running without breaking down the line was a glimpse of the high degree of practice at a distance.

There's a distance, but at least you don't know him.

"Heh... you've become an adventurer too. Well, now you're a senior adventurer, aren't you?

Nicolas talks amusely about Reurus looking at his horseback with a serious eye. Reurus can only deepen his bitter smile at Nicolas's words.

"Because I've gained a lot of experience... there's a lot of“ experience ”flying in from over there and piling up on my own."

Maybe you were too nervous because you heard about Nicolas. That's what Reurus thought. He shoved his shoulders.

But that night.

After successfully completing his request, Reus, who was having dinner at Dominic's restaurant, felt the magic he had seen approaching.

So when Eliza and the others refused to take a seat, they opened the restaurant door and turned to the boulevard of Laval Waste.

Ah, Mr. Collard after all. I haven't seen you lately, but what are you doing at this hour?

Reurus casually called out to Collard, the man who was passing by Dominic's restaurant, who looked only adventurous when he saw his clothes.

Their voices are also bright, as they have travelled a long journey together and taught the sword.

Maybe you're here to eat my mess? Then I'll buy you a drink.

"Should I say Reurus... for a long time?"

However, Collard's expression and voice in response were stiff. Dressed like an adventurer according to the style of Laval Waste City, the atmosphere in which he lives is a knight.

"Dominic's cooking is another time. Captain... no, where's the“ Administrator ”?

"I'm sure you're in the Adventurers Association... what's the matter?

Natalia should be in the Adventurers Association because she just reported her request. Honestly telling him that the opponent was Collard, Collard lowered his head small.

"Thank you. I have business to attend to, so excuse me."

That's how Collard leaves early. His behavior as a knight was prominent, but tension seeped into each of his words.

"... what was that?

Roasting the bony flesh in his hand, Reurus leans his neck.

It's already getting dark, but where did it come from? Even if it came from Laval, the suspension bridge leading to the castle gate would have been pulled up.

For what reason did you go all the way to the abandoned city of Laval at this hour?

(Can I help you...)

Reurus, who had dropped off Collard's back, murmured inside.

It's a bit of a heartbeat, but we can't go after Collard right now and find out what's going on.

There must be a call from Natalia if anything happens.

So Reurus closed the restaurant door and returned to dinner with Eliza and the others.