My First Trip was to Another World

Next up is the weapons dealer. Irvin's gear again. Irvin also carries one short dagger, but it's a crap that won't even rest. I don't plan on joining the fight, but you better keep your protective weapon.

The usual weapons store is on the way. Close to the armor store I'm in, a few minutes on foot.

When I arrived and put my hand on the door, it still didn't open today.

"That... you're off again today. I wonder if you're going to the Adventurer Guild."

"Right...... Shall we go to the guild"

The shopkeeper has recently taught swordsmanship to adventurers. Now that we're selling weapons, it's part of the business.

I think if I go to the Adventurer Guild, I'll see the store owner, but I can't go now. Sure to be asked about Irvin. I'm confident I'll delude you, but I don't have a hobby of taking risks I don't have to take on purpose.

I need some help with the Adventurer Guild, too, but that's not until you've deposited Irvin.

"No, let's stop today. I'll exchange bills at the bank first."

The 'bills payable' in this country are used like Japanese checks. Gold is given to the holder of the bill in the form of a withdrawal from the account balance of the drawer.

The bank's location is just off the Royal Castle. I turned in the con artist. I guess I should have stopped by then. I can't help it because I forgot.

The bank is inside the government building because it is a state facility.

It was metastatic magic and moved behind a government building that would not have been conspicuous. Go around from there and get inside the government building.

Inside the government building is busy for the people who are sitting in the bench and looking bored. The atmosphere is close to Japan's city hall. Probably waiting for you.

There is no "Stay with the number tag" system like Japan, so I went straight to the counter.

"It's a bill redemption, okay here?

"Ah, yes. Then give me your ID and bills. I'll call you at the end of the process, so please wait in the chair."

The counter clerk says unfathomably. Well, it's not a loving job, so there's no choice in attitude.

I guess they'll wait a long time anyway to see from the atmosphere. I should have come alone. Six of us would have lowered our faces and waited for Bo, I guess if we saw it from the side, we'd be dumb.

Heading to the bench with that in mind, a familiar man sat bowed down his asshole face and bowed. He's the usual owner of a weapons store.

It's the best time, but I didn't expect to see you in a place like this.

"Hey, what are you doing here?"

"Hmm? Oh, it's been a while. What do you want with the bank? You finally transferred to a merchant?

The store owner breaks the asshole face and says with a smile.

"You're not. I happen to have a high deal. They gave me the bill, so it's a cash order.

I mean, what do you want with the bank? Your shop, you're not selling enough to need bills. "

"Don't poke at the pain... But I've been doing well lately. I'm here today to open a bills account. It's one of the walls that a runaway merchant should cross."

Anything, they're going to need a dedicated account to wield the bills. In Japan, it's like a deposit at the moment.

The condition is to prepare at least 3000 gold coins. They say if you don't keep 3,000 copies in your account at all times, they'll freeze you right away. Pretty tough.

You don't need to register for the Merchant Alliance, so I can actually make it. I don't make it because I don't need it.

They say few merchants even have this account because they can't make it unless they are the ones who definitely have regular income. Apparently, the client merchant was a surprisingly well-armed merchant.

By the way, banks in this country do not mean to lend money deposited. As a result, it profits from depository fees and royalties. There is no interest accruing on the money deposited. It's nothing like a bank on Earth.

"Why don't you lend me some money? Inside the bank vault, it would be filled with gold coins."

"... what? You want me to lend you the money you kept? What would you do if you didn't return it?

The shopkeeper says with his eyes like he sees an asshole. It doesn't seem to be common sense in this world.

"You have an interest on the money you loaned. That's how you make a profit. While profits are being made, there's no problem with being trampled down somewhat."

I wonder why I'm doing no good to banks in this country. It's not my job to do this.

But it's uncomfortable that it's different from what Japan feels like.

"What are you talking about? I will not return the money I loaned to the merchant. This is common sense, isn't it?

Oh, common sense was totally different. In this world, debt seems standard to step down. I can't lend this to you. I'll be careful not to inadvertently lend it to you, too.

"... Store owner, that's just too much. They're all willing to give it back."

If Lily followed up with a troubled face, but hasn't turned out to be returning it, it's the same thing.

Store owners and Lily say they do small loans for individuals, but not expensive loans for merchants and craftsmen.

It is certainly difficult to take up high debt because of the way this country works. I do not own any land that should be collateral. Buildings are built on top in the form of countries and nobles lending land to individuals. Expensive loans are difficult without collateral.

In the first place, they say that all those who demand expensive loans are rushing merchants and crushing chambers of commerce. There's no reason you can't lend it.

"I'm sorry I said something weird. It's just an idea. Forget it."

Depending on how I do it, it seems like I can manage, but it's not my job to do it.

Talking, the counter clerk called me in. Looks like the bill redemption process is over. I received 1980 gold coins at the counter. The merchant who shook out the bill apparently pays a 5% commission. Don't be taken a fee for an amount that's not surprisingly stupid.

It doesn't seem to have any benefit at first glance, but it's dangerous to store or carry large quantities of gold coins, and take a place. Rich people and merchants seem to have to use banks. They're going to use it like a vault.

The counter clerk insisted on depositing it, but I'm not going to. If the fees are free and interest is marginal, I think about it, but I'm not willing to deposit them in this country's banking system.

Shake off the counter clerk's solicitation and go back to where the store owner waits to continue the conversation.

"I needed to talk to the store, is it still going to take long?

"No, I think it's probably almost over...

I'm staying around here today, so I'm not going back to the store. "

Ah... I did. The average person travels by carriage, so it takes half a day to get to the South End where the store is located. It's inconvenient.

"I want to finish shopping by the end of the day. I'll send it."

"Send...?

"Go ahead, Mr. Aquila"

The store owner asked back with a strange look, but the counter clerk blocked the conversation. The shopkeeper gets up, says "bad" and walks to the counter.

After a short wait, the shopkeeper came back nibbling.

"Is the process over?

"Oh, just. Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Thanks to you. Thanks."

Hmm? I don't think I've done anything... I've contributed a lot to the sales, but it's not a big deal.

"You don't care about me. You did your best."

"Hehe. If that's what you say, let's do that"

"Well, let's just go home. I want it by the end of the day."

When I say send, it's not good to show metastatic magic. Especially to merchants, it would be awkward if they knew absolutely. I can see a future that will be used in anticipation of mobility. I think the money will be profitable, but they'll probably make you work without a gap to rest.

A job that just goes and goes with a metastasis. I'm sure it's an easy job, but it's fucking boring. Because I'm in a different world, I just want to have fun.

Bump the store owner, run the roof. Irvin was held by Mr. Lily.

"Wow! Hey... I can't run any quieter! Noooo!"

The shopkeeper's making a scene back there, but ignoring it. Just about a dozen minutes, let's have patience.

"I thought I was going to die..."

When I lowered the shopkeeper in front of the store, he groaned with a bright blue face.

"You can't die about that. Open the store faster than that."

"Sorry, the store isn't here. I'll show you. Follow me."

The shopkeeper says it with an awkward look on his face.

They moved the store. It was a small shop. Thank God you just relocated. I'd laugh if it was smaller than before.

The store I headed for with the owner's guide was a two-story building about the size of a convenience store. Next to that building, there is about four empty cars.

"Is this the place?

"Oh, yeah. I have a place to meet my sword. Nice place, huh?

The vacant land seems to be a training space. Vacant land in Wangdu is quite unusual. Anyway, buildings are dense in the Wang capital, and buildings are built on any narrow land.

"You used to have places like this."

"Right. I had a hard time destroying the building next door."

Did you smash it... I wonder if I'll have to fix it when I leave. Well, isn't that what worries me?

Once inside the store, there are no shelves. The weapon that remained in the box was placed flat on the floor. I guess it won't be long before we relocate. It's impossible to find what you want for yourself.

"Well, just bring me the sword. He's the one who uses it."

That's what I said. I grabbed Irvin's shoulders, and I pushed him forward ghoulishly.

"This boy? Does that mean it's for training or protection..."

"That's for protection. Easy to handle, please."

"Wait! Good for training! Single-edged single-handed sword, skinny if possible!

Irvin put out a fine order. I guess I'm used to it in my previous life.

What the shopkeeper brought was a one-handed sword with a shallow contrast. You're more of a poking type of sword than a slayer. You'd slash it better than a double-edged long sword, but you can't expect it to be as sharp as McHaera's.

"This is a common sword in Mirzia. You're also famous as a standard equipment for advanced soldiers. It is also relatively easy to care for and handle. If you're gonna train a one-handed sword, this is good."

Upon receiving the sword, Irvin swung with joy.

"You seem to like it"

"Yeah! Your father said 'It's too early' and he didn't buy it for me"

Is that it? Could I have bought it on my own? Old man, there will be an education policy for O'Malley... Well, okay. It's more a matter of not having a weapon.

"Store owner, how much?

"Hmm? I don't need money. That's the fee you sent me. I'm glad the inn cost floated."

The shopkeeper says with a laugh of karakara...... that's the other way around. Irvin's gear can be collected from old man O'Malley. If you don't get our gear, I feel like I've lost something.

"No, it's a celebration of store relocation. I'll pay."

"... do you? You really appreciate that, don't you?

"Then lend it to me until next time. Anyway, take it this time."

"Hmmm...... if that's what you say, I can't help it. Five gold coins.

They don't use very good quality ingredients, so they're easy to break. Be careful not to slap hard stuff. "

It's as cheap as ever. But this sword looks really cheap. It's for training, so this must be it.

Pay the store owner and get out of the store.

Then I bought missing materials and tons of food and went back to the inn. Food is mostly preserved. Seasonally, it seems that fresh ingredients are becoming more difficult to obtain. It's more convenient because it's the food I leave in Elminsur.

The shopping is done. Tomorrow, as soon as I wake up, I'll transfer to Elminsur.