Without really understanding what was going on, it was decided that I would be venturing out into the world.
…I seriously do not understand it at all. Being told something like that so suddenly, all I can do is feel confused.
「Being told ‘the world’ all of a sudden feels way too abrupt, does it not…?」
「Um, well, it is true that ‘if you can defeat a Wild Boar, you are allowed to travel fairly far on your own’, but… there is another rule as well」
「Another rule?」
「‘Any elf who defeats a Wild Boar before the age of fifteen must go on a journey to see the world beyond the forest’ is the rule…」
「Whaaat…」
What kind of rule is that…
Who made that law? It fits way too perfectly. It applies to me exactly.
Also, did you just say ‘must go on a journey’?
Wait, is it mandatory? Mandatory? That is basically exile. This is basically an exile scenario…
「W-why would something like that exist…?」
「Well, you know, gaining many different experiences while you are young is important, right? So, it is better to go see many things, or so the idea goes…」
「No, but still…」
「Especially if an elf is talented enough to defeat a Wild Boar before turning fifteen, then surely they should learn about the world outside the forest while they are still young…」
「And that led to a law like this…」
「Probably…」
Probably?
「Th-this is unreasonable, Father. Honestly, I am not that outstanding of an elf」
「I do not think that is true, but…」
It ‘is’ true, Father… In reality, even in the Wild Boar fight, I did not win through my own strength alone.
I relied on cheat items, and on help from Jered-kun and Ralina-chan, and only then did we finally win.
「Ah, that reminds me, what about the others? Jered-kun fought the Wild Boar too, and Ralina-chan even made the wall, you know?」
「I listened to their accounts and confirmed things, but in the end, I think it still counts as you being the one who defeated it, Alec」
「Whaaat… Jered-kun worked really hard too, you know? Or rather, could we not just send Jered-kun instead? Let Jered-kun go. Let Jered-kun learn about the world」
「That would not work…」
So it really is impossible……
…I do not want to go. No matter how I think about it, I am not strong enough. Even now, going as far as the neighboring village is my limit. So why am I suddenly supposed to travel the world……
「Ah, but do not worry」
「Hm?」
「There is no way you would go alone. You will have a companion」
「A companion?」
Oh, I see. So, it is a guardian accompanying me on the journey. If that is the case, then maybe it is fine… I think?
The problem is what kind of person will accompany me.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the difficulty of the journey depends heavily on that person’s ability. So just who will it be.
……No, well. I already know who it will be.
「Actually, for Alec’s journey….Jisrare-san will be accompanying you」
「I will go with you. So please feel at ease」
As expected, it was Jisrare-san.
The moment the topic of a companion came up, Jisrare-san made a face that clearly said 『Oh, it is my turn』, so I figured it out even before Father announced it.
That is a little disappointing. If possible, I wish Jisrare-san had hidden somewhere and then appeared at the moment of the announcement as a surprise. That probably would have made things more exciting.
「I see. Jisrare-san will be joining my journey」
「Please take care of me」
「Ah, yes. Please take care of me」
So, traveling together with Jisrare-san, huh……
…What should I do. I think I might be starting to feel a little excited.
「Ah, but is the village going to be alright? Is it okay for such a skilled doctor to go on a trip?」
「…It is not a trip, though. Well, it will be fine. You might not know this, Alec, but there are other healers in the village」
「I see. Well, I do know that, you know?」
Of course I know. I had almost forgotten until Jered-kun mentioned it recently, but I do know there is that male doctor.
「We talked a lot about who should accompany you, but Jisrare-san is highly capable, and above all, she can use healing magic」
「If I am with you, no matter what injury you suffer, you will be fine」
Relief…… Well, it is a relief. Not that I want to get injured, though.
「And Jisrare-san is also very familiar with the outside of the forest」
「Very familiar」
Oh. Is that so? So she is actually quite experienced with traveling. I did not know that. I had no idea Jisrare-san had that side to her.
「That is reassuring. Thank you for accepting this. Then, I truly look forward to working with you」
「Leave it to me」
Jisrare-san seems very reliable, so I should depend on her as much as possible. I will stick close to Jisrare-san and travel the world with her.
「So, Father, when will I be leaving?」
There is no way he expects me to go right away. I am definitely not mentally prepared for that.
If he says it is right now, I will throw a fit and say 『I am currently under house arrest』.
「Let me see, the departure date……」
「It is not like I am leaving today or tomorrow, right?」
「No. For now, I think it would be fine if you go a few times before you turn about twenty」
「Hm?」
Huh? Is that how it works? …That is surprisingly vague.
If it is by around twenty, then I still have six years. That is plenty of time……
Fourteen years since I reincarnated. At fourteen, I thought this would finally be the moment I leave the village and set off on an adventure, but it seems I can take it easy a little longer.
If I have six more years, I can probably spin the cheat roulette two more times. Would it not be better to leave after that?
…Yes, that sounds good. After all, I have not gotten many great prizes from the roulette yet.
The recovery potion set is definitely a cheat, but in the end, it is a consumable item. The dungeon core is also a pretty strong cheat, but it cannot be used in combat. Other than that, I have only received very ordinary skills.
The very first thing I got was just a scrubbing brush. I feel like it must be hiding some kind of power…… but for now, it is nothing more than a scrubbing brush.
Thinking about it that way, setting out into the world now would be premature. There is no need to rush.
I will take it a little easier. I will enjoy a slow life in my hometown for a bit longer.
――Because the cheat I received at reincarnation was absolutely terrible, I will live a relaxed slow life in the countryside.
next chapter: Time of Miasma Demon, Afterword
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