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Chapter 30 – Leaving Town (End)

The scope of the current Appleseed city wasn’t too grand, only, when compared with the town of Ricca, it was at least 10 times bigger.

Although it was the first time in the world, to go so far out, however, back on Earth, Rumont would fly all over the place, what kind of major city had he not seen before?

Therefore, what he currently showed was both curiosity and freshness. A lack of even the tiniest expression of shock. This was considered to be completely normal to him. However, in regards to the others of the caravan, especially to Banner, it was quite unexpected.

After all, at the time when he first left home, rus.h.i.+ng to the outside world, seeing such a big city, was extremely shocking. This kid, arriving to this city from Ricca’s town, unexpectedly was not one bit afraid. Honestly making others see him in a new light.

This youth really has potential, this was Banner’s entire thought process at this moment. A Merchant’s biggest profit, after calculating. Banner immediately treated Rumont with a more cordial manner.

Rumont pretended to not know on the outside, yet understanding inside. Voicing out a sigh: “the real world ah! “

Following on, he faced his vision towards the inner city.

Probably due to the location being far from the city as the cause, therefore, the area occupied by Appleseed city wasn’t considered small. However, no matter if it’s the streets of the buildings, it all seemed semi-worn and not new. The shops on the streets weren’t few, but the majority of goods that were sold were quite simple. Of course, it was still better when compared with Ricca.

They discovered this point as they just pa.s.sed through the city gates.

The storied city gates looked lofty and grand when viewed from the outside, at least, it really was like this, to those country folks that have never seen the world before. However, observing carefully would discover, the number of soldiers guarding the place was a bit gloomy.

It’s fine if the uniform was used and also not new, it was already mid winter. Unexpectedly among them though, were still wearing simple shoes. From this it could be seen that the small city’s Lord was frugal and not well off. Certainly though, it could be they were stingy. Not content with supplying and granting those soldiers with new clothings.

But even if it was thus, it could more or less be said at this place was really impoverished. After all, in regards to a rich n.o.bility, even if soldiers were cheap, yet it it represented one’s face.

Rumont estimated as he went along, feeling that this small city, the long term residents was roughly in the 10 thousands.

Suddenly, he thought to Miss Eleni’s family, the loveable angel-like maiden’s father, the territory he possessed wasn’t considered abundant; it’s no wonder the Lord Baron never came out and stayed within his castle all year around.

No matter who it was, coming out daily to look at one’s own impoverished territory, wouldn’t they be gloomy as well?

Thinking to here, Rumont treated Miss Eleni’s effort of striving to learn and gain knowledge as a Priest, with much more clarity. Only, in this world, he was merely a low levelled Druid that didn’t even possess any freedom. Towards such a loveable la.s.s, he momentarily didn’t have anyway of helping.

While Rumont was indulged in his wandering thoughts, the caravan suddenly came to a halt.

“Rumont, the Adventurer’s Guild isn’t opened up to the public during midday. You and I’ll first go grab something, okay. “ so they had actually arrived at the location. This time, Banner was below the carriage, cordially inviting him.

Rumont also felt a bit hungry after the b.u.mpy ride, laughingly said: “then I’ll have to trouble you sir.” Afterwards, he carefully jumped off the carriage to the ground, his legs were feeling a touch numb. The others also bounced over in an unhurried manner.

Secretly reminiscing back to the motor vehicles back on Earth, his face was full of wistfulness. After getting out, he found out that the place the caravan stopped at, was Banner’s destination; a business’ gateway.

Listening to Banner, this business, situated in the city central, was the largest. The prices they gave out were rather reasonable, therefore, they’ve recently collaborated together for a while.

The merchandise was unceasingly unloaded by people. Rumont felt that the other party bringing him here was indeed a great help, as a result, he joined in and helped out with the unloading.

Although it was only a bit of help, however, his impressions in the caravan group immediately became much better.

Therefore, during the next communal meal, Rumont obtained an even better hospitality; sitting together with Banner, enjoying a delicious free meal.

After eating his fill, a room was also organized by the caravan group. Tonight, they were going to rest at this location. Returning the next early morning.

Midday, Rumont lazily slept. Because everyone toasted him many a drinks, therefore, he was immersed in a deep slumber.

Right until Banner personally came and shook him awake. He then abruptly recalled, the objective this time wasn’t completed yet.

“You can drink quite a bit ey Rumont, sobering up so quickly.” patting his shoulder, Banner hehe laughing said.

Rumont instantly blushed, he felt quite annoyed at himself who went so far as to have gotten drunk.

He however did not know, that for his age, being able to persist through to the end of all the toasts; he was uncomparable, when he awoke sober in the afternoon. As Banner saw it, it was an absolutely miraculous event.

From this it could be seen that, the Shennong Horn was endlessly changing his body. Progressively advancing every moment. His body, was no longer weak like it was when he initially arrived at this world.

Rumont however, did not have the mood to think of this, was.h.i.+ng his face. Once his clothes were neat and tidy, he in accordance with Banner’s directions, hurried towards the city’s Adventurers Guild.

The Adventurers Guild was situated in a bustling district of the city. On the main road were hawkers, pa.s.ser-bys, all eventful and colourful. Although the crowds that he saw in this city wasn’t as great as the ones on Earth from his previous life, yet, it was quite appropriate.

Quite easily, the Adventurers Guild was located. It was also a bit different to what Rumont expected. This Adventurers Guild was to his surprise, quite luxuriously built.

Of course, the so-called luxurious referred to the comparison of the surrounding buildings.

In-between the pile of semi-worn out buildings, an obviously newly established, sufficiently 3-stories high building, occupied an area which was comparatively a good deal larger than the Shrine back at Ricca, appearing in front of Rumont.

He faced the large gate and walked towards it.