Chapter 13

Suddenly, a question came to mind.

"Teacher 'Scholar.' Thanks to you, we can have a conversation to some extent, but how about units and proper nouns?"

<Answer: For units, since the decimal system is generally used in this world as well, I perform direct conversion.>

<For distance, length, and weight, there is a slight paraphrasing due to the difference in the original standards.>

<For example, a 10m rope would be precisely described as an 8.98 Oms rope, so I paraphrase it as a 9 Oms rope.>

<For proper nouns, I express them with relatively similar objects, but for terms like 'Nihongo,' which cannot be expressed, I convey them as they are.>

The response was fuzzier and more convenient than I thought. Well, there's no need to be so particular unless I'm building a precise structure.

<Notice: If you check with 'Recognition,' you'll see that due to parallel conversion, Jyouho's skill 'Common Language of the Fuua Continent' is gradually growing.>

Not only simultaneous translation, but also native language skills are developing. That's convenient. Ah, this continent is called Fuua.

"Mr. Akihiro?"

It seems she noticed me muttering to myself, and Rizathia called out to me.

"Um, you don't have to call me 'Mr.' I'm not that important. Just call me by my name. It makes me feel uncomfortable."

I don't have the habit of enjoying being called 'Mr.' by girls. Absolutely not.

Rizathia, with her face flushed red and looking down, replied.

"Well, according to the village rules, only wives can call men by their first names. If you prefer, you can call me Akihiro-san. It's not that I mind being called by my first name."

It seems I've unknowingly stepped on another landmine. Is this how established facts are gradually built?

"I want to ask you something honestly. To be frank, I'm a 35-year-old uncle? And I have this kind of potbelly. Is it okay to have me as a husband?"

My negative tendencies are starting to surface. She's a 15-year-old girl, even though she's an adult. There's still a lot of potential for the future.

She answered with a slightly pouting and angry face.

"Regarding age, you look like you're in your mid-20s to me. Age doesn't matter. What matters is who you are. As for your body shape, plumpness is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. I won't dislike you for your appearance."

Beauty standards vary by place. I think the ideal male image in the Heian period was similar. But it seems that Easterners are often perceived as younger.

"Regarding lifespan, there are also methods to rejuvenate. I hope we can make efforts to be together for a long time."

Hmm? I feel like I've learned something incredible.

"Teacher 'Scholar.' Does a method to rejuvenate really exist?"

I asked in a low voice so she wouldn't notice.

<Answer: Yes, it exists. There are drugs, devices, and divine miracles.>

<Also, there are some magical spells that have the function of rejuvenation. These existences are relatively easy to obtain.>

Ah. Another bomb in the answer. There are gods. This is a different world, after all. I won't think about it for now. I won't think about it at all.

I decided to pull myself together and head towards the village.

After that, I tried to gather my belongings, but I could only compress the 110kg of game to about 80kg.

Embarrassingly, more than three-quarters of the luggage is being carried by her. I'm only carrying 20kg of meat.

Think about it, carrying two bags of rice for over an hour is tiring.

We headed towards the village with frequent breaks.

It took over two hours to reach the village, and the sky was beginning to turn to dusk.

"Welcome to Turka Village. We welcome you."

Rizathia smiled warmly.