I managed to exit out of the forest without much trouble. I can see the road again from where I'm standing.

I'm taking a different route this time from when I first came in here. There's an open field and a small hill that leads to the road. I walked through the field and finally saw what every fantasy base game have, slimes!

It looks like there are bunch of different colors as well. They're all bouncing around the plains and there are quite a bit of them in numbers. They're all spread around the area.

“They shouldn't be that tough though because in every game that I played, they are one of the lowest level mob monsters for beginners. I can do this!” as I walked towards closest bunch.

Once I got close enough, I started shooting them one by one. I manage to kill a few before they decided to attack me. There are some drops but I can't be bothered right now since they are coming after me.

I run around in circles trying to avoid them while shooting and killing them. They kept following me. If I stop moving, they're going to gang up on me and might ended up in a dogpile of slimes so I kept going.

They're pretty slow but there are a lot of them so it's hard to keep track of all of their movements sometimes. I turned around and there was one right behind me and it tackled me.

*Smack* right on my left side and I got covered in some sticky substance. It felt like I got hit with a sticky blob of liquid and it stings a bit.

“Eew~~~ It's all gooey and gross!” I shot the slime as it fell to the ground after hitting me.

I couldn't clean myself up yet since there are a lot more of them slowly trying to surround me. I did my best to keep on moving so I won't get trap in the middle.

This continued on for a while and finally down to the last one on the field. While it started to bounce its way towards me, I shot it. I leveled up twice while in the process of clearing them up.

I feel so gross right now since I got hit a few times. My HP is still in the 600s since they didn't do much damage. I used Clean on me and started picking up the drops.

There are lots of different color slime gels in bottles, small gems, a lot of coins and some small HP and MP potions as well.

It took me a while to pick them all up. It would be great if there's an auto-loot option or even an item or pet to do all this.

Anyways, I started climbing up the hill and finally managed to reach the road. I checked the time and it's already past 9am. It took longer than I thought, dealing with those slimes.

I started following the road where the arrow is pointing on my map. I took out my phone and started browsing some music then I remembered, I brought my headphones with me in the pocket of my backpack. I took it out and plugged it in.

“I'm all set. Let's play some music~” Once it’s started playing, I sang along.

“At first I was afraid, I was petrified

Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side~

But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong

And I grew strong~” and continued on singing 'I Will Survive'.

'Don't judge~ hahahaha~'

After a while, I felt like I was getting hungry so I checked the time. I was so busy singing while walking that I didn't even noticed that its already been 3 hours since.

I should have my lunch soon. I looked around for a good spot and I found a big tree just a bit of a walk from where I was at. I started walking towards it while debating on what I should eat for lunch.

The tree looks bigger now that I'm standing right next to it. The tree was surrounded by grass, flowers and a few bushes around. I looked around to make sure that there are no monsters.

I took out a chair, sandwiches and juice. I sat there while eating my lunch, just enjoying the scenery. It's so peaceful and there was this nice breeze blowing south.

The sun's high right now and sitting here in the shade with a warm gentle breeze makes me want to go and take an afternoon nap but I still have a ways to go so I can't slack off.

I finished a sandwich already but I'm still a bit hungry so I opened up the wrapper of another one. While doing so, I heard a rustle in the bushes beside the tree. I stood up right away while putting my food down on the chair. I grabbed my gun and pointed it at the bushes and waited for it to come out.

A white fluffy head with pointy ears popped out. It's trying to wiggle its way through the bushes. I'm just staring at it trying to see what it would do after it got out but it seems like it got stuck there.

It's really trying its best to untangle itself from the bushes but it couldn't. I wonder if it's safe to help this little fella.

“It looks so cute and fluffy... I'm weak when it comes to cuteness...” I shrugged.

I walked over on the back side of the bushes and checked its body. It looks like a really young puppy. After confirming what it is, I approached it slowly and crouched down behind it.

“Hey little guy~ Please don't bite me. I'm just trying to help you out, Ok?” I said in a really soft voice so I won't startle it.

I extended my arm to grab its body. It's still trying to squirm out but I got a good grip on it so I slowly pulled it out with one hand and used my other hand to remove the stems and branches around its head and body. It winces a little when its front foot got stuck so I slowly untangled the branch around it.

I managed to get it out and placed it on the ground. It shook its body and started running around me in circles and barking excitedly. I held my hand forward and it stopped where my right hand is. It started licking it and rubbing its furry head on my hand and arm so I started patting it.

“Aww sooo adorable~!” I couldn't help but smile.

It's still small with pure white medium length fur, pointed ears, with Heterochromia eyes. The left one is blue and the right one is green. It looks like a Husky pup.

“You've got a nice pair of eyes there little one~ So pretty! Let's see your breed here... Appraisal”

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Name: ??? Type: Dire Wolf

Age: 2 months Sex: Male

Contractor: None

Skills:

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“So you're a Dire Wolf! Cool~ you'll grow big and strong in no time~” I patted its head again and cuddled with it for a bit.

Its fur is super soft, I couldn't help petting it some more. It seems to enjoy it too. I wonder where the mom is. It's still pretty young. There doesn't seem to be any owner from what I can tell from its status.

I'm getting distracted here. I should finish my lunch soon. I put it down for now and walked over to my chair. I looked over to see if it followed me and it did. I gave it a huge smile.

“Kyaaa~ sooo cute~!” I lowered myself down on the ground and picked it up again.

“Do you wanna come with me~?” I asked the little one and it barked at me while wagging its fluffy tail.

“I guess that's a yes?” it barked again in return.

“I should give you a name then. What would you like?”

It's super white so I decided to call it Shiro.

“From now on, your name is Shiro~” it jumped out of my arms and started running around again with its tail wagging non-stop and barking excitedly.

“I guess you like that name huh? That's good.” I smiled again. I checked its status again and it seemed like changed already.

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Name: Shiro Type: Dire Wolf

Age: 2 months Sex: Male

Contractor: Mika

Skills:

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“I wonder if I can teach you some skills... Well no matter, I finally got a companion and I won't be all by myself anymore~ Please take care of me from now on, Shiro.” It barked again like as if it's replying to my words. It seems like it can understand what I'm saying. He's so smart.

I picked up my food and sat down. I started eating again while Shiro is just running around and playing.

While I'm eating my sandwich, Shiro approached me, sat down in front of me and barked once while looking at me with those cute round puppy eyes.

I figured it wanted something to eat too so I took out a steak and cut it into bite size and placed it on a plate in front of him. I also place a bowl of water beside it. He started eating without holding back.

I finished up my food and waited for Shiro to finish up. It didn't take him that long to devour the steak. I rinse off the plate and bowl before packing it up with the chair.

“Let's go Shiro~” as I started walking to the road again. He chased right after me.

We've been walking for a couple hours now and sometimes playing fetch with Shiro with a stick I picked up nearby. Still not a lot of progress in my map.

“How far is that town? Geez~”

It's a little hot today so we take water breaks every hour. I took out a small bow and gave some water to Shiro while I drink straight from the jug.

“This is taking forever...” I sighed.

I put away the bowl and jug and started walking again. It didn't take that long before I heard something coming from behind me. I placed my hand over my gun just in case before I turned around and saw something I wasn't expecting.

Most stories I've read about being transferred or reincarnated into another world are based on Medieval settings with only horses and carriages. But it looks like I was wrong in my assumption of this world being the same. I looked again to make sure that I wasn't hallucinating and I didn't mistake what I saw the first time.

“It's a car!!! It's people!!!” I exclaimed.

It's only been a few days but it felt like forever since I met anyone. It looked like one of those early 19th century cars. It looks cool!

It's still a bit far but it's travelling at a high speed. I grabbed Shiro and moved to the side of the road. I faced the direction of the car and waved my hand towards it. It kept going pass me.

“Oh well.” I sighed. It's not like everyone's nice enough to let a random stranger hitch a ride with them.

Disappointed, I turned around and saw that they actually stopped a bit further away. As I was about to walk towards it, they started reversing their car and stopped not too far from me.

There were 2 people in the car and one of them was sitting in the back seat. The driver got off and walked towards me.

“Hello~” I said while giving off a friendly smile.

This guy is probably close to 6 feet tall and he's well proportioned. I felt small compared to him since I'm only 5'2".

He looked like he was in his late teens and early 20s. He has a medium length, dark red hair and gentle looking smoky dark grey eyes. He's wearing something that looks like a formal knight uniform from one of those otome games that matched his look. I guess you can consider him a 'hottie'.

'Did they mixed in an Otome game too~? Hahaha' I thought to myself while mocking this place again while laughing inside. I think I might've smirked a little. I hope this guy won't get turned off and leave. I really need a ride to town.

He approached me quietly and smiled. I wonder if he understood me. He started talking to me in a gentle and concerned voice.

“Hello~ Are you travelling by yourself?”

'Yes! He understood me and it sounded like a different language but I can understand it. Awesome~' I smiled again and said

“Yes, I am. If it's not a bother, would you be willing to give me a ride to the closest town or city? I'm willing to pay.”

“No need to pay, but I would like to see your ID first if possible.” he asked politely.

Of course he would ask about that~ It's only common sense and I understand that it's for their safety as well.

“Sure, one moment.”

I took out my ID and handed it to him. He looked at it and smiled.

“I thought you were younger. Where did you come from?”

“I came from a small secluded village south from here. I'm walking to the next town but it's taking a long time so I had to camp out for a few days. It would be great to get a ride there, so if you don't mind letting me travel with you. I would greatly appreciate it.” I just made up a story about where I'm from, since I really don't know where I am right now.

'Please don't ask the specifics... I won't be able to answer and that might make them suspicious. I want to avoid that as much as possible.'

“Oh I see. That's tough.” as he handed back my ID.

“And this little one is?” He looked at the puppy I'm holding in my arm.

“Oh~ This little guy is named Shiro. I just met him not too long ago and he's travelling with me now.”

I hope it's ok to bring him with me. Some people don't like animals in their cars.

“Is he your contracted beast?”

“Contracted beast?” I asked looking confused.

“Yes, did you form a contract with it? Like giving it a name and such.”

“I think so. I saved him when he got stuck in the bushes where I was eating my lunch. He started following me right after so I decided to keep him. I just gave him a name a couple hours ago.”

“Oh I see. Well, that's good because you can't enter the city or town with a wild beast unless you have a contract with them.”

“Ah~ That's good to know.” I smiled.

“The owner of the car is sitting in the back seat so I'll have to ask him first before deciding if you can come with us. Is that ok?”

“Yes, that’s fine.”

He walked over to the car and opened the back door. I heard them talking.

“There's no problem with her identification.” the driver said to the owner.

“Alright. I don't mind then.” the owner replied in a low serious tone. He sounds a bit older than the driver.

“I'll let her take the front seat then.”

He shuts the back door, turned towards me and waves his hand, trying to call me over. As I walk over, he opened the front door on the passenger side and waited.

'What a gentleman~' I thought to myself.

When I got there, he said while giving off a gentlemanly smile as he held the door open

“He said its fine, so you can come with us.”

“Thank you so much! That will save me so much time travelling. Are you sure I don't have to pay?” I asked him again to make sure.

“You don't have to worry about that. We're heading off to the same place anyways.” he said again while smiling and urging me to get on.

“If you say so. Thanks again.”

I got on the car and sat down. He closed the door and went over the driver's side. The seats are leather and it looks so vintage and well taken care of.

I looked behind to thank the owner. He's much younger than I thought. I thought he's older than Mr. Driver but he looks about the same age.

He's another one of those 'Ikemen'. He has short black hair, serious looking dark brown eyes with black frame glasses, slender and probably tall too. I couldn't tell since were sitting in the car. He's wearing a dark grey suit and vest with white collar shirt. I looked at the him and said

“Thank you so much for letting me travel with you.” I slightly bowed my head while thanking him.

“You're welcome.” he only said that one line in a low serious voice.

'It sounded kinda sexy when he talks. Damn~ My heart, please settle down.' Damn otome game. Hahaha~

While thinking so, Mr. Driver pressed something on the steering wheel and the car started.

'Is it automatic?'

“I'm Vyncent Ravenswood, by the way. Pleased to meet you.” the driver said as he looked at me and held out his hand while introducing himself.

“I'm Mika and this is Shiro. Glad to meet you.” I grabbed his hand firmly and introduced myself and Shiro again.