Chapter 3

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003＿Inconvenience is the Norm in Another World

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I arrived in Kelniff near evening and was taken to the inn.

"Thank you very much. I really appreciate it."

"Not at all. We were the ones who benefited."

I never know when to end these kinds of conversations...

"Please visit my shop if you ever want to buy a slave. I have a good selection."

Golteo's shop apparently sells everything from dungeon-related items to daily necessities, including slaves. It's like a department store in Japan, selling everything.

I have no interest in slaves, and I don't have that much money anyway.

Come to think of it, I still have the money Golteo gave me. I wonder how much I have, including the money from the god.

I left the coins from the god aside because I didn't know what kind they were. I also didn't know the value of the coins from Golteo, so I just put them away. I'll check them later.

"Can I afford a slave...?"

I'm not interested in buying one, so I politely declined.

"Of course. Slaves have various uses, you know."

Golteo is explaining about slaves with a smile, but this is in front of the inn, and it's getting in the way. I can't say that, though.

The cheapest slaves are old people who can't work. They cost about 10,000 grils. It's unbelievable that you can buy a person for 100,000 yen.

The next cheapest are young children, who also can't work. However, if they have a good appearance, the price goes up for both boys and girls due to sexual demand. Don't touch lolis or shota!

By the way, I'm not a lolicon. I think they're cute, but I prefer someone my age or a bit older.

Young, attractive slaves who are okay with sexual activities are quite expensive. The minimum is 500,000 grils, and it can go up to over 10 million grils. The price range is huge, but they're out of my reach.

But I'd like to do something romantic with a beautiful older sister someday. I'm a guy, after all. Of course, not with a slave. I'm all for free love.

"Oops, I've talked for too long. Please forgive me."

"No, it was a very interesting conversation."

Just as I thought we were parting ways, Golteo handed me something.

There were five card-like items.

"What are these?"

"These are record cards. You don't know what they are?"

No, I don't. What are they?

These are the record cards of the thieves who died. They come out when someone dies.

What... do they come out when you die?

Apparently, when a person dies, these cards come out of their chest. They contain personal information that can't be forged. Since the information includes criminal records, you can get money from the government if you bring the record card of a defeated thief.

"These record cards belong to you, Toi-sama. Please take them."

"Thank you..."

This really makes me feel like I'm in another world.

I waved goodbye to Golteo and entered the inn. It's a clean and pleasant place.

"Welcome."

"I'll be staying for a while."

"Yes, sir. We're expecting you."

Expecting me? What does that mean?

"How much is one night?"

"The payment for one month has already been received."

"Huh?"

"It was received from the Golteo Trading Company. Yes."

When Golteo was talking about slaves in front of the inn, Reineza must have gone inside and arranged something. She must have used the slave talk to keep me there. That was quite a thoughtful gesture.

He must be able to lead such a large caravan and do business because he can be considerate like that. I can't do that. I can't read the atmosphere, which is why I ended up in this situation.

"I see... Well, I'll take you up on your offer."

"Yes, sir. This way, please."

I decided to take advantage of Golteo's kindness. I can't ask the inn to return the money.

The room I was shown to was on the third floor, a corner room. There's a window on the east and south sides. That's a feature of a corner room.

The windows have wooden shutters but no glass. None of the windows in this town have glass. Is glass a luxury item, or does it not exist at all?

"Phew. At least I won't have to sleep outside. That's a good start."

I wanted to open the window and look outside, but it was already dark. There are no streetlights in the visible area, and a bonfire is burning in front of the inn.

The room is about 10 tatami mats in size, with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There's only one dim lamp.

How much does this room cost? According to Golteo, a cheap inn costs 300 grils, but I don't think they would prepare such a room. I'm staying for free, but if it were a cheap inn, it would lower Golteo's reputation. I think it's better than average, even if not top-notch.

By the way, is there a bath? I at least want to take a shower because I was splattered with blood.

There are two other doors in the room besides the entrance, so I opened them.

"This is..."

The floor is about 50 centimeters higher, and there's a hole. There's a wooden bucket under the hole. It's probably a toilet.

"It's not a shower toilet, but at least make it a flush toilet..."

Then I realized there's no toilet paper.

"Serious...?"

There are some leaves on the side. Am I supposed to use those...

"This world is messed up."

I opened the other door. It was a washroom, not a shower room.

There's no bath or shower in this room. I kind of expected that after seeing the toilet. It's a shock, but I was somewhat prepared, so the damage is less.

"This looks like it can release water, but how do I use it?"

I touched it a little, but no water came out. I'll have to ask at the front desk on the first floor.

"Excuse me, is there a bath?"

"A bath? They are usually found in the homes of nobles, but not in ordinary houses or inns like ours..."

The staff member looks puzzled. I might be asking something unconventional. I might as well be embarrassed about one thing as another.

"How do I clean myself?"

"You can use the water from the washbasin in your room."

"How do I use the washbasin...?"

The staff member looked a bit surprised but explained politely.

Maybe they thought I was from a rural area. Well, if they think that, I can ask more questions, so it's fine.

The washbasin is a magic item that works when you insert a magic stone. There was a stone-like object on the washbasin, which is the magic stone.

I went back to the room, filled a bucket with water, wet a towel, and wrung it out to clean my body.

"Ugh... It's cold..."

Wiping my body with water was cold, and I shivered.

"I miss human warmth."

I've never experienced human warmth, but...

While cleaning my body, I decided to wash the clothes I had taken off.

"This... is stubborn!"

The bloodstains on the clothes wouldn't come off no matter how much I scrubbed.

"It would be a bit easier with soap."

I was told there's no soap. I didn't even know about soap.

This is really an inconvenient world.

"I couldn't get much of the blood out, but there's nothing I can do."

I strung up the clothes on a clothesline in the room.

I quickly changed... Wait, do I have a change of clothes?

I rummaged through my backpack... No.

"Ah!? The item box!"

There's no way clothes are in there...

"God...?"

What should I do about a change of clothes...

Oh, I washed them.

I quickly slipped into bed.

"Oh, dinner..."

This inn includes breakfast and dinner. But I can't go to the dining room in this state.

I'll have to eat hard bread and dried meat.

I took them out of my backpack and gnawed on the hard bread. It made me thirsty.

I gnawed on the dried meat for a change. It made me even thirstier.

"The bread is hard, and the dried meat is salty. This is the worst first day."

Right, I should check my money.

I put the bread and dried meat back in my backpack and took out the two leather pouches from the god and Golteo.

I spread the contents on the bed while under the sheets.

From the god, there were 10 gold coins worth 1,000 grils each and 9 platinum coins worth 10,000 grils each. In total, 100,000 grils.

From Golteo, there were 10 gold coins worth 1,000 grils each, 9 platinum coins worth 10,000 grils each, and 4 black coins worth 100,000 grils each. In total, 500,000 grils.

"Is the god stingy, or is Golteo generous?"

I'll assume the latter.

In total, it's about 6 million yen. That's a lot of money. I can probably buy a few sets of clothes.

What else do I need?

I have a sword and a chest plate. A one-handed sword can be used with a shield. This should be enough for now.

By the way, Golteo said a slave costs 500,000 grils.

Is he suggesting I use the money he gave me to buy a slave from his shop?

Golteo is a tricky one.

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