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Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: Reality

You look around the surrounding area, observing your new environment. The town buzzes with activity, people moving about their daily lives, and horses and carriages clatter down the cobblestone streets. Merchants call out from their store fronts, and the scent of freshly baked bread and roasted meats wafts through the air. The atmosphere is one of simple rural life, a far cry from the technologically advanced society you left behind. As you take in the sights and sounds, you can't help but feel a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world you now inhabit.

As you wander the streets, lost in thought, you wonder about the logistics of earning money in this world. In your previous life, you were accustomed to a modern world with numerous job opportunities and digital currencies. However, in this medieval-like world, you realize that the methods for earning a living are vastly different. People likely earn money through manual labor, trade, and other traditional means. You make a mental note to explore and gather information about the local economy and job opportunities available to you in this new world.

You reach into the small pouch at your hip, intending to check your remaining funds. To your surprise, you find that your pouch is considerably lighter than you expected. You count the coins and bills, and to your disappointment, you find that you have very little money left. The thought of finding a new job or source of income suddenly becomes a necessity, rather than just a curiosity. You make a mental note to start exploring job opportunities and gathering information about the local economy as soon as possible.

You approach a nearby café, filled with the warm glow of lanterns illuminating its cozy atmosphere. You enter and find the owner, who greets you with a smile.

-"Hello there!" the owner greets, his eyes twinkling. "Can I help you with something?"

-Can I work here as a waiter?"

The café owner's smile widens at your question, clearly interested in your proposition.

-"Well, well, well," he says, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "You want to work as a waiter, eh? I think we might have an opening. Let me introduce you to the manager. Follow me."

He leads you towards the back of the café, where a young woman is busily managing the operations. She looks up as you approach, her expression curious.

-"Ah, I see you've met our newest applicant," the café owner says, introducing you to the manager.

-"I'm Luna, n-nice to meet you"

The café manager smiles kindly at you, extending a hand in greeting. Her grip is firm but gentle.

-"Nice to meet you too, Luna. My name is Clara. So, you're interested in working as a waiter, huh? Have you ever worked in a café before?"

-"I have work in a café for a good while"

Clara looks pleasantly surprised by your response. She nods, clearly happy to hear that you already have experience in the field.

-"That's great! We're always on the lookout for experienced workers."

She turns to the café owner, who listens intently to the conversation.

-"I think Luna here would make a great addition to our team," she says, a satisfied smile on her face. "I'll show her the ropes and make sure she gets settled in properly."