My First Trip was to Another World

Dozens to keep walking silently. A young man walking in the lead stopped. You must have arrived at the destination. They say it's a few minutes place if you run...... Well, isn't it bad to walk once in a while?

The scene of arrival is further west among the western sides of the Wang capital. Right next to the fence surrounding the Wang capital. Blocked by the high walls approaching the present, the sun does not shine. The whole place is full of moss and jittery.

I plan to cook it out here today. Rent materials and three personnel from the church to do the work. We are unfamiliar, so it will be the three of us from the church who will be at the centre of the move.

"That's not a very good environment...... I think I'm gonna slip with moss."

"That's not all. Water builds up easily around here, so rainy days are tough."

Luna replied to my whine.

I wonder if the ground is lowered by its weight because there is a large protective wall near here. It is common for problems to be discovered later, even if there are no problems when designing.

Nobody wants to live in such a bad environment. As a result, it becomes a place where people gather for cheaper land prices and no money. Looks like you've done as much as you can for Slam Street.

Looking around the city again, the little ones are running around fine. Looks like he's slipping and playing with moss. I slip cleverly like a skate. It seems that moss that disturbs us is also a playground for the children around here.

Still, I can't feel the atmosphere of insecurity when I say it's a slum street. No one is bright, lively, and suspicious of eyesight.

"I see...... Is this what Slam Street is all about? I don't feel very safe..."

I've never set foot in a slum town, so I don't know the criteria. However, I'm sure the atmosphere is better than hearing rumors.

"This is not how every city works. Depends on the city. Wang Du has a lot of soldiers, so it's just safe."

There are soldiers from all over the country entering and leaving the training grounds in Wang Capital. For this reason, the number of soldiers in the King's City is not comparable to that of other cities. Can't we do anything wrong because such soldiers are roaring from day to day?

"Terrible city is terrible. Some cities are worse than they can cook."

Lily was investigating cities everywhere at work, so she's also familiar with these circumstances.

It's too insecure, Slam Street... I don't want to get anywhere near it if I can. But I also think that would have been a better place to do it anyway. If you get used to it, maybe you can cook it out in a city like that.

When we were talking, my uncle suddenly said, 'Pfft!' I slapped my hand. They were going to force the conversation to end.

"Now let me explain what I'm up to today."

You look a little grumpy, but I guess you didn't like our chatter.

This man is one of three collaborators seconded by the Church. I think he's an atmospheric leader.

"The explanation would be helpful, wouldn't it have been nice to walk?

And I accidentally spoke out. I was silent all the time on the move and bored anyway. If you have an explanation, I wish you could do it during the boring journey. You're wasting your time.

"It will be something dedicated to mobility while on the move...... Anyway, listen."

When my uncle said it with a frightened face, he continued the conversation without making me say whether or not he had. I have more to say, don't waste your time if you talk. I have no choice. Let's shut up and listen.

"First of all, I would like to thank Master Koh for his cooperation. I'll give you directions today, thank you."

"Oh, this way, please. What more do you do today than that?

"Yes. Prepare to cook and speak to residents by noon bells, withdraw as soon as distributed and clean the area."

I gently shed a hard greeting and listened to more details. He was talking to Kudokud, so I'll take the liberty of summarizing.

There are three main tasks required for cooking. Cooking and setting up venues and informing the surrounding residents. I say it's an operation to share that with the eight of us here. Three cooks, three setups, two announcements.

The cook is held by his aunt, Luna and Claire, seconded by the church. The building was set up by the church uncle, Mr. Lily and me. And it's the young men and Leeds who go around informing the surrounding residents.

It's a worry-ridden formation, but it's not my decision. It's all my uncle's instructions.

I know things will probably go wrong, but if I say that now, my uncle won't listen. I'm just stubborn to talk to you, so I'll follow your instructions for now.

"... you set it up first"

When I squealed like that, my uncle replied with a smile.

"Yes, let's get ready. Please join us, Master Koh."

It's not a problem to help. But...

"Isn't the setup more efficient for all of us?

I follow the instructions, but I'm not saying I'm not complaining.

"No, because this is the procedure laid down. This way, please."

"The cook's free. Just let me know when you're cooking."

This is the problem one. Cooking can't start until the setup is somewhat complete, so we'd better do the setup for everyone. Besides, cooking takes time. I should be able to inform you as much in the meantime.

"... by sharing, you are taking responsibility for each role. Take responsibility for the role you have been given"

Is there a reason for this... I think this has the purpose of spreading the responsibility of the leader in the unlikely event of a serious problem. The total leader is my uncle, but it would mean that the responsibility for the problems that have arisen in each holding rests with the holding leader. The staging leaders are the three sent by the church.

Not that I'm not convinced, but I kind of don't like it. If we were to act in larger numbers, we might say that this method makes sense. But this number just makes it less efficient.

Besides, it looks like a 'way to escape responsibility' where the top doesn't have to take responsibility...

"That's what you say, you have a responsibility as a leader?

"You bet! How many years do you think you've been doing this job!

My uncle changes his blood phase and yells. Lily, who saw it, whispers an eyebrow and tells me.

"Ko-kun, don't stir it up. Not that I don't have anything to think about, but I'm patient..."

"If you think about it, why don't you just say it? I'm not gonna tell you, and I'm not gonna freshen you out."

"I think what I'm not saying is' co-ordination '. Are you forgetting the purpose of this one?

To Lily's words, he returned to me. Speaking of which, I'm here to prove that I'm cooperating, too.

We're all enjoying what we're trying to say... Before you say I'm uncoordinated, we have to prove that we are. I guess I'm being mean for that.

"I'm sorry...... I'll be careful."

Still, shouldn't I say what I thought? I've never known it before...... Collective action is harder than I thought.

"... concentrate on your work. Later supports it."

My uncle tells me in a tone that made me shudder. I'm sure it's your extraction that's behind us!

Enjoy the desire to say… and proceed with the work lightly.

Make a roof out of multiple tarps and arrange a table under it. My uncle didn't explain it to me, but I guess it means eat here.

I think we have to collect the dishes, so we need to make a clear separation between the places where we eat. If I don't show you where to eat, they're going to take every dish.

While we were working, three of the cooks were checking the ingredients with a daze. Checking ingredients is a quick task. But I'm not ready for the cooking area, so I'm spending my time on that. Seriously, that's no use... frustrating.

Luna and Claire, on the other hand, placed in the cook, but they also work with dead fish-like eyes. You're definitely not convinced, those two...

While we were working, Leeds and the young man were disappearing from the scene. They headed to inform the surrounding residents. I'm most worried about Leeds, but I wonder if he's okay.

Well, it's just useless to care. Let's finish what we need to do now.

As far as I'm concerned, I want to finish setting up the cooking area first. Yet the cooking area was turned at the end. Why...

"How come you're the last one to prepare the cooking area?

Don't say what I thought, but about a question is good, right?

"The place for meals is noticeable, so if you set it up quickly, you'll also be notified. Preparing the cooking area can be tricky anyway, so if you get your hands on it early, that's all you'll be late to tell."

My uncle answered well. When there's a good reason for that, they're in a good mood to answer. What a hassle you are......

That's fine, but that's another reason why I'm not convinced.

Indeed, it takes a lot of work to prepare the cooking area. Install a simple incinerator, line up the workbench...... a lot of work, but it's not noticeable because it doesn't take so much place.

But I can ignore such disadvantages if I think about them in terms of overall efficiency. You'd better get ready and let us, the venue attendant, join the announcer.

"Is this the usual procedure?

"Right. But today I'm a little bit different on my own. We usually have a few times as many people, so we'll get it done sooner."

"I see..."

Somehow I was convinced. Even in a way that is clearly inefficient, it can be covered without difficulty if there are a number of people. I guess that's how the church handles it. I never want to imitate it, but I can understand it.

What I just can't figure out is that if things change, I won't change my policy. The method that was established by gathering the number of people cannot be used in this situation. I'm not going to deny the Church's way, but I still find it frustrating......

Well, I can't help complaining. It killed my mind and proceeded to work faintly, finally completing the setting up of the venue.

"You're done. Now let's hand over the work to the cook."

That's what my uncle said and walked up to the three cooks. That's where they give some instructions. You know where to cook, where to serve, where to collect dishes... you don't have to give that kind of instructions! This is a waste of time!

Only time goes by in vain. In the middle of the desert, I feel like I'm spreading precious water.

It is also unacceptable to improve the situation and must act only by means of inefficient means pressed. This is pretty tight...... I can afford it physically, but it's pretty shredded mentally.

Mr. Lily and Luna looked forward to cooking it out until this morning. Seeing that, I thought I must be something fun too, but not at all.

While my uncle is giving me wasted instructions, I would like to check with Mr. Lilly.

"Is this the cookout that Lily and the others wanted to do?

"No, it was something completely different... The royal castle-sponsored cooking is more soothing. This isn't fun."

Mr Lilli replied in a fed up manner. Even as Mr. Lily, it seemed to be against expectations. Then I wonder if Luna feels the same way.

"That's right...... How long do I have to put up with this?

"It's always been... That's what I said, so let's put up with it for a day or so."

It's a difficult order, but that's what I said......

"Ha... may not be possible"

I laughed and deceived, but I don't feel like I can stand it. Still fine for now. But it's not strange whenever the limits of patience come. It's too hard for me to ignore the scratches and do the work.

"I won't tell you to put up with it. Me too, Luna and the others. Let me know when the limits come."

Lily said with a gentle smile.

"Sorry, that helps. Let's do the cookout again later. We're next."

"Hehe...... If you say so, I'm going to feel like I can work hard today. Thanks."

It seems to Lily that she still has room in her mind. I have to apprentice there.

Even I want to go through a fun cookout. Let's split today as (...) day (...) of bitter (...) row (...) and then take advantage of it.