episode_0008

Instead of going down to the first floor right away, I came to the restaurant on the third floor.

I heard a cute growling sound coming from Laura’s stomach.

I brought a shy Laura to the restaurant and ordered a pizza.

And I enjoyed seeing her happily eating.

I’m so worried that I don’t even know what’s going into my mouth.

‘Ha, I’m glad the food was cheap.’

When I came to this world, I tried to live without being concerned about money as much as possible.

But Arcadia is ultimately a world where people live, so money is needed.

If you live alone and feel short on money, you can earn money on the fly by completing requests from the Adventurer’s Guild.

But now I have someone to take responsibility for.

Even though Laura is not wealthy, I want to make sure she never feels lacking.

If only the unlimited funds cheat that was initially set had worked properly, there would have been no reason to worry about this.

It would be nice if there were some hidden conditions, but for now, I think it would be better to give up cleanly.

“Rebecca, do you have any concerns?”

“It’s not a big deal, don’t worry.”

I couldn’t bear to tell Laura that I was worried about money.

Even if I let go of my pride and be honest, Laura would definitely be disappointed in me or think of me as pathetic.

Still, I felt better because Laura paid attention to me.

“Hey, Laura.”

“Yes, Rebecca.”

“If you have any problem, you must tell me. Got it?”

“Do you mean anything?”

“For example, if you have any inconveniences or concerns, I would like you to consult with me and if your health seems to be deteriorating, I would like you to tell me right away.

“I understand. Thank you for your consideration.”

Laura smiled brightly, seeming to have taken what I said positively.

I was happy just seeing that smile, but sometimes I wondered if that was a real smile.

It would be nice if there was a way to check.

Could it be that there is something like a favorability system?

Instead of eating pizza, I decided to check Laura’s status window carefully.

At first, I was focused on buying Laura, and then I was so happy just buying Laura that I didn’t look at Laura’s status closely.

Laura’s strength, endurance, and health are D-rank, her magic is E-rank, the same as mine, and her agility is B-rank.

She was stronger than me now, not only in level but also in basic status.

“Laura, have you ever received any training?”

“Yes, Rebecca. I learned a little bit about fighting from my parents when I was young.”

“So you know how to shoot a gun and you can kill a goblin with your bare hands.”

“Rebecca, have you ever studied?”

“You can say that.”

It’s not a lie. I learned how to shoot a revolver while playing a virtual reality FPS game.

If it were a time when conscription was enforced like in the old days, I might have learned it more properly. Or not.

Ah, but where can I find other information? Is there nothing at all? uh? This is…

When I pulled down the status window, I saw a button that took me to the detailed personal information window.

It was clearly something that could not be seen when the analysis skill was used on other people, creatures, or objects.

When I went to the detailed personal information window, I was able to check not only the favorability level I was looking for, but also my skills, health status, and belongings.

In the belongings window, I could see at a glance the things I had bought for Laura.

As expected, I didn’t have any money, but I’ll have to give you some pocket money when I finish this request.

‘I’m glad you’re in good health. And the skills he possesses… are greater than mine.’

I looked at the skills Laura possessed.

Combat skills include gun shooting, quick aiming, suppressive shooting, high-speed reloading, and one-handed swordsmanship.

I think I’ll like it if I buy him a one-handed sword later.

And the non-combat skills consist of pain tolerance, evasion, high jump, long jump, stealth, tree climbing, and rock climbing, which are also skills typical of the snow leopard tribe.

What’s unusual is that Laura’s overall skill level is higher than mine, but unlike me, her skill level has an upper limit or is completely fixed.

The explanation says that these restrictions are set in various ways depending on the race, tribe, or individual.

In other words, you can steadily become stronger by raising your personal level based on various experiences, but there is a limit to skill growth, so no matter how hard you try, you cannot become a superhuman.

‘I didn’t see any explanation that there was such a limitation, but it’s strange. Maybe I’m the only one who can overcome my limits and become stronger. Is this also some kind of cheat? It was great!’

After checking the cheats being applied, I smiled involuntarily.

Right now, I have no money and am weak, but if I work hard, I can become stronger than anyone else and make more money.

Surely a gun acts like a bamboo spear, so you and I won’t end up with just one shot?

Just in case, be careful. It would be embarrassing if I died for no reason!

“Rebecca, is anything good happening this time?”

“I just feel good because you eat well.”

When Laura heard what I said, her face turned red as if she was embarrassed.

It’s cute. I wiped the tomato sauce off Laura’s cheek.

Now, let’s look at favorability.

From the description, I read that the favorability rating is 0, with a minimum of -5 and a maximum of 5.

0 is indifference, 1 is an acquaintance, 2 is a friend, 3 is a close friend, 4 is a lover, and 5 is blind love.

And -1 is an annoying person, -2 is an unpleasant person, -3 is an unpleasant person, -4 is an enemy, and -5 is an enemy.

Currently, Laura’s favorability rating is 2, but for Laura to love me, her favorability rating must be at least 4, so there is still a long way to go.

“Rebecca, please eat some pizza. Everything will cool down.”

“Ah, thank you.”

Laura was amazing for setting aside food for me. It might be natural for a slave, but it still felt good.

I quickly ate the remaining half of the pizza while admiring Laura’s beauty.

As soon as I came to the Adventurer’s Guild, I had so many things to do that I didn’t even know I was hungry.

“Well, I ate well. Then let’s go to the first floor.”

“Yes, Rebecca.”

Laura said as she carefully wiped the area around my mouth.

Have you gotten used to me already? I hope so.

I took Laura down to the first floor and went to the dwarf receptionist.

Today is already our third meeting, but thankfully the receptionist didn’t seem bothered at all.

“Welcome. How can I help you?”

“Do slaves also have to register in the guild?”

“You cannot become a guild member, but you can register it as the property of that guild member.”

“What will change if I register?”

“For example, we solve loss or inheritance problems.”

Lost? succession? This is a situation that neither of us want to experience at all.

But since we don’t know what will happen in life, let’s register Laura for now.

I took a document from the receptionist and registered Laura as my battle slave.

Anyway, it’s a bit unfair to openly register it as a sex slave.

Then, when I used the analysis skill on Laura, I saw that her job had changed from unemployed to combat slave.

I’m definitely stronger overall than I am now, so being a battle slave suits me.

“And I would like to get a map, is it possible?”

“ Since it is illegal to purchase or copy maps in their entirety, the guild provides directions. Sometimes, people who are geniuses memorize entire maps. In this case, they say it’s not illegal and it’s okay.”

I’m sorry, but I’m not a genius. Just an ordinary person.

Anyway, I can’t memorize the entire map. If you do that, your head will explode and you will die.

“Then, please give me a map around the city. Oh, by the way, can you check where demons live on the map?”

“The map shows the approximate surrounding geography and the habitat of the request subject, so there are no major problems in carrying out the request. Still, it would be better to take a look at the real map. Please wait a moment.”

The receptionist literally left the room for just a moment and then returned holding a map larger than her body.

“This is a map of Franca City and nearby areas. Please check it out.”

Looking at the map, I realized that the first place I laid eyes on was west of the city.

Franca has farmland to the west, pastures to the east, and is dotted with small villages, beyond which it is surrounded by forests.

And the north and south have deep forests, so there are no villages, but there are main roads leading to other cities, and small forts and watchtowers have been built here and there.

-alarm-

Franca Province Unlocked

What is this? Suddenly, an alarm popped up in front of my eyes and a map window that looked exactly like the map the receptionist showed me appeared in front of me.

I can’t tell about real-time changes in the surroundings, but the demon’s habitat is marked much more accurately than on the map, and it even tells me the appropriate level to enter the area.

And there were quite a few areas marked with question marks, but there seems to be no way to know unless you go there in person. I wish there was a treasure chest or something.

“Have you checked everything?”

“Ah, yes. thank you Can I see maps of other areas?”

“It’s impossible because it’s illegal. If you want to see a map of the continent, you have to go to the capital.”

This world is really picky about maps. It must be because of the demons, right?

If the detailed map is handed over to the demons, they will suffer enormous damage.

“I see. Thanks for explaining. Then, I will complete the request and come back.”

“Please be careful.”

I left the Adventurer’s Guild building with Laura, being seen off by a friendly receptionist.

There are still many people on the streets, and many horses and other animals can be seen riding them.

Now that I think about it, I guess I have to walk to my destination? It takes over 2 hours to reach the destination.

I need to quickly earn money and buy something to ride, be it a horse or a carriage.

“Rebecca, excuse me, but are we going to continue like this?”

“Yes. Why?”

“I feel like I’m not prepared enough. Water, food, first aid kit, blankets, and flint are the basics.”

Fuck. If it wasn’t for Laura, I would have had a hard time.

You can’t even think of something as basic as that! I was so anxious.

I guess it’s because I still accept this world with a game sense. We must make sure this never happens again.

“I have to go back in. Hahaha.”

Feeling embarrassed, I went back up to the second floor of the guild and purchased the things Laura mentioned.

Fortunately, the items were not very expensive, but buying them all at once cost a lot of money.

This request will likely end up with a huge deficit, but I think I will be able to earn the living expenses I need right away. It must be so.

“Thank you, Laura. I haven’t even been with you for half a day, but I’ve already received a lot of help.”

“Of course a slave must help his master. I also feel fortunate to be of help to Rebecca.”

“Let’s continue to do well like this.”

“Yes, Rebecca.”

Laura smiled brightly, as if she was happy that she was recognized by me.

I hope the positive atmosphere continues like this and the favorability level increases quickly.

“Now then, let’s really get started. I would be really embarrassed if I left something out here.”

I left the city with Laura and headed to the goblin colony, looking at the map window that only I could see.