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I'm drowning in water. I can't breathe, I have trouble moving, dan... Looks like this water is deep!
Ahh, help! Me.... Will die!!
I tried to get back to the surface of the water. It was hard for me to do because I was wearing Iron armor. I quickly took off my armor and climbed to the surface of the water. I'm almost out of breath, I'm losing consciousness, and.... This water is so cold!!
"Cough!!! Uh, uh, uh!!!"
I made it to the surface. I saw, it turned out that I was in the middle of the river, and on one of the banks there was a rather high cliff. Oh, I better pull over.
I swam to the edge of the river, and sat on the rocks. I felt how heavy my body was after almost drowning in the river. Ah, shit! How did I get into the river? Let me remember... Hmmm.....
Oh yes!! I went to the dungeon to explore it. But unfortunately, I even met a giant spider monster. He is an Earth Spider, a B-class monster. It's as big as a magical carriage. I ran away from the creature, and look for the right place to trap it. But what I get instead is a dead end, a cliff in front of me. Then, I had to throw myself into the river and that's why I ended up like this.
Ah.. I also lost my armor.
I just bought it yesterday. I've bought armor many times, and I've always broken and removed it. Now I can't possibly take my armor because they've sunk to the bottom of the river!
"Aaah Daamn you!!!"
I screamed, and made this place resonate by my voice.
"Well, at least my sword and coins are still safe. Oh, I have to dry these clothes."
I take off all my clothes and hang them on the rocks. It's a hot day, and I'm sure my clothes will dry quickly.
Now I use large leaves of wild plants that I connect with tendrils of plants, to cover my body.
I approached the river, and I washed my face and my hands with the water of the river. I saw a shadow of myself in the river. by the looks of it, I was a handsome teenage boy, with black hair that had been partially bleached, fair skin, and green eyes. My body is short, my height is only 165 cm. I also look rather thin, although in fact my body is athletic.
Uhh, now I have to wait for my clothes to dry...
I love the atmosphere of this river. Thats peaceful and calming. But, I still unsure if this place is safe.
5 hours later....
"Well, now my clothes are dry. I'll wear it again."
I'm wearing all my clothes. Also, don't forget to wear your favorite green jacket. After that I left the river. I'm walking through the forest and I want to go back to the city of Belves. Walking from this forest to the town of Belves takes 3 hours. Other adventurers use magic vehicles to go from one place to another. Yet I am... Can only walk. I want to save my money, so that later I can buy new armor.
3 hours later, I continued on foot until I finally reached the suburb of Belves. The city of Belves was a city that became the capital of the fiefdom of a count-level nobleman. The city is quite dense. This city is often visited by adventurers because of its strategic location, which is close to the 10 great dungeons.
The architecture of the buildings in this city is still mostly ancient. But it still makes it look beautiful, coupled with Parks and trees in every corner of the city, making it a green city and friendly to nature.
I entered the city of Belves. Then walk on the sidewalk. Paved roads are used for passing vehicles. Vehicles in Belves City are of several kinds, namely magic chariots, horse chariots, Earth Dragon chariots, flying dragons, and flying ships.
While walking on the sidewalk, I also walked along and past the townspeople, who had various appearances. I also saw some adventurers passing by. Those adventurers weren't like high-class adventurers, and they weren't heading towards the adventurer's guild. It seemed like they were working on a low-grade quest, whose range was still in the vicinity of the city.
A few minutes after a tiring walk, I finally reached the front of the adventurer's guild. It's a place, where adventurers from different regions gather. In this place, adventurers usually do many important things, such as taking quests, looking for information, giving reports, making agreements or agreements, looking for colleagues, looking at individual stats, and others.
I entered the adventurer's guild whose door had been opened. When I got inside the guild, I saw that there were many adventurers here, and it made the place feel a bit crowded. I went to the reception desk, and faced one of the female receptionists.
"Miss, I want to give you a report from my exploration in the forest near this town."
"Oh report? Please write your report on this paper. Oh, do you have any evidence?"Said the receptionist while giving me a paper browsing report.
I reached into the cloth bag that was on my waist, then I took out three small magic stones, the size of a baby's little finger. Then I gave it to the receptionist.
"Hmm, fine. Then please fill out the report."
I took a pen, and wrote a report. I reported my exploration of the forest truthfully, including the incident where I was chased by an Earth Spider into a river. When I finished writing the report, I gave it to the receptionist
"Thank you sir. Your report is very valuable to us. We can add new information thanks to the reports you provide."Said the receptionist with a sincere smile.
"But... I don't do a lot of big things. I ran away, and didn't kill him like the other adventurers did."I said it with a sad face.
"Hey, the Earth Spider is a B-class monster, and it's extremely dangerous. Even A-class adventurers need to be wary of this monster because of how dangerous he is. You have already provided a report containing valuable information." The receptionist smiled again.
She.. Really appreciate it. This one left me speechless.
"And reports like this deserve a fair price."
The receptionist opened the drawer, then took out two silver coins, and two bronze coins, and ten large copper coins. Then he gave it to me.
"This is your money, sir. I know, it's not much. Instead, we'll raise your adventurer's experience points higher than usual."Said the receptionist with a reassuring tone and expression.
"How high?"I asked.
"3 fold."Said the receptionist.
I thought for a moment, then I nodded.
"Okay, I accept."
I took my payment, then put it in a small bag attached to my belt.
Now, the total of all the money here is 13 silver coins, 16 bronze coins, 23 large copper coins, and 9 small copper coins. After calculating my entire total assets, I circled the direction, then walked out leaving the guild, and said...
"Thank you, miss receptionist."
I said it without looking at the receptionist.
"Call Me Yumika."
I looked at the receptionist and saw her smiling at me. Him... Yeah, pretty.
I smiled back and made eye contact with her for a few seconds.
"Well, thank you Yumika."
After saying that, I walked out of the guild, and walked to the most important place for me, to replenish the depleted energy.
That is... Restaurant.
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Inside the restaurant, I sat, then waited. Shortly thereafter, A waitress came up to me and gave me a menu.
"Here's the menu, please."
I took the menu list. Then I looked around. Here there is a lot of food, from the cheapest, to the most expensive.
I will choose good food for me. Oh, I know.
"I chose spicy grilled fish, and orange juice."I said as I pointed my finger to what I chose on the menu.
"That's it?"Asked the hostess.
"Yes, that's it."I said.
"Sir, we will make your order soon, please wait."
The waitress left me and brought back her menu. I can only wait here. I look around me. The restaurant is crowded, there are many customers. Most of the customers here are middle-class customers. Some of them are adventurers including me. I chose this restaurant because... The food is good.
I waited for a few minutes. I saw other customers waiting for their food while talking to their friends. There are also those who play mobile phones, and there are also those who are eating the food he ordered. They look happy. Why... Do I feel like I'm missing something when I see them? What am I really lacking?
"Your message has arrived."
The maidservant came with the food and drink I had ordered. Then he put it on my desk. I smiled and said...
"Oh, thank you."
"You're welcome."
The waitress smiled back at me, then she went into the kitchen. On my table, there was a plate of grilled fish with spicy chili seasoning, coupled with fresh vegetables such as pieces of cucumber, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes. I took a knife and a spoon, and then ate it with gusto. I also occasionally drink orange juice, as a pleasure enhancer.
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After finishing eating at the restaurant, I went to an adventurous Inn. I went into the room I booked on the 2nd floor, and then I put all my things down. After putting down all my things, I took a warm shower, to cleanse the body. It was refreshing after a long day at work, and he went home immediately to take a warm shower. Well, actually, the word "home" isn't right for me, because I don't have a home. Even so, I can live anywhere.
After I finished bathing, I changed my clothes, then I turned off the lights and laid my body on my soft bedroom bed. I still haven't slept. I tried to sleep, but I imagined something else.
"How long will my life continue like this?"
I breathed, looking at the ceiling. I heard a small noise from outside.
"You bastard!"
"You want to die, huh!?"
"Hey, what's my fault!"
Oh, that's from downstairs. There were three or more people making noise. Ah... Thats annoying. I just want to sleep....
The commotion intensified. My eyes are even wider. I want my eyes closed immediately.
2 hours passed, and the noise finally stopped. I'm very happy, because the atmosphere is calm again. Then I fell asleep, and slowly fell asleep.
To be continued.