Chapter 3

Chapter 3 – Bear-san Haggles

After we arrived at the front gate, we were greeted by a guard .

His eyes were looking straight at me .

I then remember my appearance; I have Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear on .

Even if I changed my expression, I don’t think he would stop staring .

I shouldn’t look suspicious; Fina told me that it looks cute .

Personally I think it’s too cute, to the point of being embarrassing .

It would be cute if someone about Fina’s age wore it .

However, it doesn’t suit a hikikomori like me .

Even though I call it cute, I would prefer it if I wasn’t seen wearing it .

「You’re the young lady who was going to look for herbs! Did you find anything?」

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「Yes~!」

Fina answers happily .

「That’s good . I hope you kept your promise and didn’t venture too far into the forest . There are monsters in the forest after all…」

A wry smile appeared on my face .

「So, who is this weird looking young lady?」

「I would appreciate it if you didn’t ask too much . 」

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「Well, each person has their own circumstances . Regardless, you’ll have to let me see your card before you can enter . 」

Fina showed her identification card to the guard .

It’s the one she had shown me on the way here .

Entering is free if you’re a resident, but visitors must pay a tax of one silver coin to enter .

「I’m on a journey . 」

「Are you traveling alone looking like that?」

I show him the bear and moved its mouth . *Paku Paku*

「For the time being . 」

That was the only answer I could give .

「Identification?」

One word came out from the guard’s mouth .

The problem is, I didn’t have anything like that .

「I don’t have one . I can enter by paying a silver coin though, right?」

「You…don’t have one? A card from any city is okay . A guild card is fine too . 」

「I lived in a place without identification cards . 」

「That’s… . unusual . 」

「Is that so?」

「Well, not really . 」

「So, can I go in?」

「Yes, non-residents can go in when they pay the tax of one silver coin . Anyone without identification will get a background check…but I guess there’s no problem if it’s your first time in the city . 」

I pass the guard a silver coin that had been taken out of the White Bear’s mouth beforehand .

「Then, please follow me to the examination room . 」

Since I hadn’t committed any crimes since coming to this world, there shouldn’t be any problems . Of course, I was clean in my original world as well .

It’s true .

I’m taken by the guard to a building near the gate .

Are those the barracks that often appear in fantasy novels?

There was a reception desk in front of me when I entered, and the guard placed a crystal on it .

「Place your hand on this crystal . If you are a criminal then it will turn red . 」

「Only placing my hand on it is enough?」

「Yes, it will react to your magic . 」

I placed my hand on the crystal, but there was no response .

「Looks like everything is okay . 」

「Are you really able to tell with only this?」

「You don’t even know about this? Really? Just where did you come from?」

「A village far away . 」

「Then I will give you an explanation . This crystal is connected to crystals all over the country . When a person is living in a city and a baby is born, an identification card will be issued and their inherent magic registered at the same time . This is done in the Capital as well as other cities . With that, one could figure out the person’s place of origin . 」

I wonder if it’s something like a resident registration .

「And when a crime is committed, it’s possible to register that data into the crystal plate . As a result, the criminal won’t be able to enter any cities or the Capital . 」

「What happens when counterfeit cards are used? Or if I used someone else’s card?」

「That’s impossible . Cards are made to react to a specific magical power . They don’t respond to magical power that isn’t registered on the card . 」

Something like a magical fingerprint I guess .

「But if you haven’t done magic registration, that system becomes useless, no?」

「That’s very rare . As I said before, it won’t happen to people who were born in cities or in the Capital . Something like that can happen only to villagers and the like . People like that rarely commit felonies . 」

That…may be true .

「That’s all for my explanation . Do you want to know anything else? If not, you can enter the city now . 」

I say my thanks and leave the room . Fina had waited for me .

I pat Fina’s head .

「Big Sis Yuna, was everything okay?」

「Un, everything is fine . 」

「Then, let’s go to the guild to sell the Wolfe parts!」

The inside of the city resembled the ones from the game, but I felt like something was…different .

And for some reason everyone was looking at me .

Was it because I was an outsider?

「Big Sis Yuna’s outfit stands out . 」

…I forgot .

That my appearance was that of a bear .

I don’t even have to say that all of the people we had passed by on our way to our destination had looked at me .

I was taken to an inn-like place that was next to a very large building .

There were adventurers with swords and wands inside .

The status screen didn’t show up, so I wasn’t sure if they were players or not .

I’d like to check, but for now I’ll follow Fina .

「We can haggle here . Excuse me, I’d like to sell some Wolfe materials!」

Fina is talking to the man behind the counter .

「Aren’t you Fina? What brought you here at such time?」

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「I came to sell materials!」

Fina put the material onto the counter .

I did the same .

「Isn’t this Wolfe meat and fur? What happened?」

「When I went to pick herbs outside, I was attacked by wolves, and big sis here saved me!」

「You went to the forest?!」

The reception guy shouted .

「Un, because mother run out of herbs . 」

「I have said it many times, and I’ll say it again: If you need herbs then I’ll give them to you!」

「But, I can’t keep asking Uncle Gentz . I don’t have any money…」

「I said it’s okay . If something happens to you, what will I say to your mother?」

「It’s okay . I have been to the forest several times . 」

「But you were attacked by a Wolfe today . Then this, uh, weird bear helped you out? Young girl, thank you for saving Fina . 」

He expressed his gratitude with difficulty after seeing my appearance .

「 Uun, I had lost my way so we helped each other out . 」

「 I want to thank you properly, so I’ll purchase these materials at a good price, how about it?」

「That’s fine . 」

The man examined the Wolfe materials .

「Let’s see…meat and fur . About this much for this quantity . 」

Gentz-san put the money in front of us .

I have no idea if it was a fair price or not .

「Yes, thank you!」

Fina accepted happily .

She handed me half of the received money .

「Fina, if I give you this money, will you show me a good inn? I don’t know anything about this city since it’s my first time here . We’ll give the herbs to your mother first though, I guess . 」

I remembered the reason I had found Fina in the forest .

「It’s okay . There’s a good inn on the way, I’ll guide you!」

「Thank you . 」

「Fina! Don’t do anything dangerous anymore . Just tell me if you need medicine . 」

「Un, I understand . 」

We start walking after Fina had replied .

「The man just now, was he your acquaintance?」

「Yes, I’m always in his care . Sometimes, when there are a lot of monsters around, I help with his work . 」

I see, so that was the reason she was so good at skinning .

「So when he found out about my mother’s illness, he sold me medicine and herbs at a really cheap price . Occasionally he gave me some for free . But I can’t ask for medicine every time…」

That’s why she went to the forest alone this time .

I would like to do something for Fina, but it’s impossible for now .

I’m kind of in the same boat .

「This is it . Everyone says that the food there is delicious!」

「Thank you . You should hurry and take the medicine to your mother . 」

「Un, thank you big sis!」

Fina started running .

When I walked up to the inn, a good smell tickled my nose .

The sun was setting . Yup, it was time for dinner .

A delicious meal could be expected .

I gave in to the temptation of delicious food and entered the inn .

When I went in, a girl in her teens looked at me with surprise .

Every single time! People have the same reaction…that’s troublesome .

Since I have money now, I should probably buy some normal-looking protective gear .

「Wel, welcome?」

The girl looked at me as she spoke in soft voice .

「I want to stay the night . 」

「Yes, that’s okay . Are you alone?」

「Un, I’m alone . Is that bad?」

If you need to be with parents to stay overnight, where will I stay?

「Of course not . Breakfast and dinner is one silver coin . It’s half a silver coin without the meal . 」

Apparently I can stay overnight without any problems .

「Then I will stay for 10 days with meals . 」

「The bath is open from 6pm to 10pm . 」

「There’s a bath!?」

「Yes, we have a bath . There are separate male and female baths, so please rest assured . 」

A wonderful miscalculation . I never thought there would be a bath in this inn too .

「 Can I eat immediately?」

「Yes . 」

After listening to the girl, I took out 10 silver pieces from the White Bear’s mouth .

The moment the girls received the money, she grasped the Black Bear .

「Waa, I’m sorry . It’s so cute! 10 days with meals, done . The meal for tonight will be prepared immediately so please go find a seat and wait . Ah yes, I’m the daughter of the owner, Elena . Pleased to make your acquaintance . 」

「I’m Yuna . I will be in your care . 」