The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World: Volume 1 [Parts 1 to 9] by Kotobuki Yasukiyo

Author:Kotobuki Yasukiyo
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 7: The Old Guy Heads into Town

It had been two weeks since Zelos had begun his life in this new world. He’d begun to get used to the environment—but at the same time, he’d realized that he had a couple of problems. Specifically, he had yet to get a proper look at the city he was in, and he didn’t have any of this new world’s money.

Since he’d reached the city, Zelos had spent most of his time and effort tutoring Celestina and working the fields at Creston’s separate castle. He’d also spent a good while in the castle library, nose-deep in books on the lookout for more information about the new world he’d found himself thrown into. Outside of that, all he’d really done was occasionally cross swords with some of the knights for practice.

But how was he meant to live a proper life here if he had no idea how this world’s denizens actually lived?

And so he’d decided—as if he were some aristocrat seeking enlightenment about the real world—to head into town without delay. Well, that was one reason; there was also the fact that he hadn’t been able to smoke since he’d come here, and he was craving some cigarettes. In fact, that was probably his main reason.

Still, Zelos was determined, whatever his motivation. He opened the castle doors and headed outside.

“All right, then—guess I’m off! Wonder where I can get some smokes around here...”

Around the same time Zelos set out for his little journey, Creston was making his way toward the duke’s castle—his main, official residence—and Celestina had lessons after her combat training, on top of which she was racked with muscle pain. Long story short, Zelos was free for the day.

He walked along the path, occasionally greeting any servants he passed, and made his way out of the castle’s main gate.

* * *

About half an hour after he left the castle, Zelos reached the edge of the city proper.

The city was nestled in a huge forest, and the city walls surrounded the forest itself; steep mountain cliffs towered over it from behind. In other words, it was a natural fort—there were no easy openings for invaders. The forested part of the city was bordered by a trade district, from which you could reach the industrial district—as well as the residential district, where the common people lived. Since it was located along an important trade route, the city was bustling with people.

At any rate, the city had been built right at the foot of the mountains, so it was rather hilly. Before it were towering defensive walls that incorporated the mountainside, and paths had specifically been carved out for the merchants who came and went by boat, allowing the city to prosper as a hub for trade. Of course, the number of people traveling through the city meant that it had its own mercenaries’ guild as well, with plenty of jobs available for guarding or escorting.

Danger was always a possibility when traveling; criminals inevitably popped up from time to time, whether bandits and thieves along the roads or pirates along the rivers.

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