Betrayed by My Best Friend and Dumped by My Fiancée, I’ve Decided to Enjoy Life as I Please ~ For Some Reason, a Bunch of Crazy Fanatics Keep Pledging Their Loyalty to Me~
“Well then, let’s start by getting a place to stay.”
Deciding to enjoy my second life freely, I set out to find a place to stay.
Without a base, nothing would get started.
I needed to slowly plan my future plans.
“The money…… 10 gold coins huuh …….”
I checked the leather bag that Richard had given me and found that it contained 10 gold coins.
The gold coins were the equivalent of three silver coins, and one silver coin would get me a good night’s lodging.
Since I originally had 13 silver coins, I would have enough money to stay at a decent inn for a month.
It may not seem like a tight budget, but it is exceptionally low for an S-class party’s severance package.
Well, I didn’t expect this from the beginning.
“The only thing I would choose is a good place for an inn. A cheap inn is not a suitable base.”
This world is not developed at all compared to Japan.
Therefore, if I choose a cheap inn, it is highly likely that the security will be a mess and the inn will be located in a place that is not safe to begin with.
If this is the case, it was only natural to spend a little money to choose a good place to stay.
I pulled up my memories of when I was still a low-ranked party member and headed for the inn I used to frequent back then.
It had been a long time since I had visited the inn, and it was almost unchanged from my memory, giving me a sense of nostalgia.
I opened the door and the nostalgic smell of wood tickled my nostrils.
“Welcome!”
“Long time no see, landlady.”
“Hmmm, ……? You must be Rex! I’m so proud to see how much you’ve grown.”
I greeted the landlady who greeted me, and she seemed to notice immediately, tapping me on the shoulder and smiling happily.
She was a red-headed, well-dressed and generous woman who had been very kind to me and was a very important person.
I’m glad that she treats me the same way she used to, even though she’s probably already heard about my banishment.
“I was wondering if I could stay here for a while. Do you have a room available?”
“I’ve got one room available. If you stay, I’ll give you a little discount.”
“Thank you very much. I’ll take it for a week first.”
I tried to give her some gold coins, but she said 2 coins would be fine, so I decided to take her up on her offer.
After checking in, I was shown to my room by the hostess.
The room was for one person only, and although it was not spacious, it had enough space for living.
The room was clean and I was grateful to be able to stay here.
“Please make yourself at home. I’ll be downstairs, so call me if you need me.”
“I understand.”
The landlady nodded in satisfaction and left the room.
I put down my luggage, kept my sword on, and started checking the furniture.
This is to make sure that there are no magical devices such as eavesdropping or filming.
This does not mean that I do not trust innkeepers, but there are sometimes third parties who do harm with intent.
“Phew …… all right ……”
I check the place over and don’t find any particular magical device.
Knowing that I was completely safe, I propped up my sword and sat down on the bed.
“Now, what do I do now ……?”
The choices for living freely are endless.
I also feel like I want to try a job that only exists in another world.
It wouldn’t be a bad idea to continue adventure business solo, and it might be interesting to try serving the king.
I could even be a warrior in a different world, which would tickle my middle-aged heart.
“I’ll ask the landlady. ……”
I have memories of this world, but they are still mixed up with the memories of my previous life, and I’m still confused.
Besides, it is important to seek a third party’s opinion rather than making a decision based on my own opinion.
I grabbed my sword and leather bag, locked the door firmly, and went downstairs.
“Hey, landlady, you got a minute?”
“Oh, Rex. Is there something wrong?”
“No, I’m thinking of going for a walk. Before that, I’d like to have some small talk. If you’re busy, I’ll come back.”
“That’s very welcome. Let
‘s talk”
I stood in front of the counter and faced the landlady.
Standing there, I talk to her, not really intending to talk much.
“How have you been?”
“Of course, I haven’t been sick. I’ve been hearing rumors about Rex and the others. You’ve been well, too, haven’t you?”
“…., yeah, I guess. I’ve been doing well.”
I was betrayed by my best friend and fiancée, but I dare not say so.
It would only annoy the landlady.
“What do you think I should do from now on?”
“What do you mean, all of a sudden?
“I’ve been thinking about looking at myself a little bit. I’m only 15, so I have a lot of options.”
I ask her straightforwardly, but she listens seriously and does not make fun of me.
The lady puts her hand on her chin and ponders.
“I guess you can do whatever you want, but that’s not what Rex is looking for, is it?”
“I guess it is.”
If I knew what that was, I wouldn’t be struggling.
I wanted advice on how to go about it.
“How about start a clan……?”
A clan is a larger group of people than a party, and the best adventurers often belong to clans.
The best adventurers often belong to clans, which are larger in size than a party and can take on larger dungeons and jobs.
It is truly a “unique thing” in a different world.
“…..I see. Thank you, that was very helpful.”
“That’s good to know. By the way, you look very refreshed.”
“Do I?”
But it is not clear to me, so I ask her back.
The woman laughed at me in a funny way.
“I’ve always thought you were a man with a strong core, but …… now you have a clear face without any reservations. It’s a good thing that you’ve opened your eyes to all kinds of possibilities. Young people are always chasing their dreams. If that’s the path you want to take, I’ll always support you.”
The landlady’s encouragement made me smile.
I was deeply touched by her kindness because I had just been betrayed by someone I trusted.
“….Yeah. I’m going to go for a walk. Sorry for interrupting.”
“I’ll talk to you later.”
I thanked the landlady and walked out of the inn.
I was not comfortable outside because of the rumors, but being cooped up in the house seemed even more depressing.
I started to walk around with a lightened heart after my talk with the landlady.
How long had I walked?
Before I knew it, the sun was setting and it was dimly lit.
It was a place with many alleys and people living on the streets.
“Oh no, …… I’ve come to a strange place. ……”
It was obviously unsafe, and I could feel people around me looking at me with malicious intent.
When I was worried that I was going to get myself into trouble, that’s when it happened.
I heard a man’s angry voice coming from the back of the alley.
“What is it ……? Is it a fight, ……?”
I walk toward the back of the alley.
Then I saw a man whipping a girl about my age with a whip, who was wearing a collar and handcuffs.
The moment I saw the scene, I realized what kind of status the girl was in.
“A slave. ……”
Slavery is legal in this country.
And she is a very special case.
“Is she …… a Zipan ……?!”
A Zipan.
It was the name of the most abhorred and discriminated minority race in this world, called the “black race”.
-Maiban