Living as an Unemployed in Another World

57 – 3. Two Adventurers (10)

10.

Half-Elf Chloe is a warrior who wields three swords. Inheriting the natural agility and movement of an elf almost identically, she has a great talent for sharpening a quicksword as a swordsman, but unfortunately, she did not inherit the elf’s unique spirit, wide field of vision, and the talent needed to hit arrows, making her a ranger class. Was born with an impossible fate.

Although she herself was proud of her sword skills, she couldn’t do that as an adventurer. She left the colony of elves and continued her adventurer life for almost 7 years. During that time, her friends whom she had met–which she does not want to call her now–all of them told her of her ‘talent as an elf’. ‘ Because I was expecting it.

Everyone who handles knives knows this. Although handling a sharp sword looked elegant, fast and artistic, it was not very suitable against monsters. Only when he cut through the thick skin, fat, and slime with a heavy sword can he be recognized as a swordsman. And Chloe’s physical condition was not suitable for handling a heavy sword.

Even adventurers who gave up her role as a ranger and initially recognized her as one of her swordsmen, in an expedition together she was able to quickly defeat a weak monster, but a large and hard boss monster. Everyone turned away from her after discovering that she was powerless against her. There was no way she could continue to leave her unreliable comrade at her party at the crucial moment.

But even so, there was no way she would be able to walk any other path besides the sword. The sword she wears around her waist bears all the effort she has put into honing her skills. No, from the time she ran out of there, how firmly she had pledged to make her world go wild with this thin sword. However, she could no longer settle down in one place to continue her adventure.

So she set foot in a new city. Although there were ‘some’ problems with her departure, she thought she would take her place in no time. A beautiful city facing the sea in a peaceful manor with wheat fields everywhere. Here on the East Side, her new adventurer life begins…….

“Hueeng…… ! Please save me…… ! Please…… !”

“What? Oh no. I was trying to kill…….”

And ── Chloe cried out loud, dripping from her nose. She cried so much that the woman loosened her knees. She wasn’t just out of shame that she was caught tailing and subdued. She was really afraid of thieves.

As I said, the three swords are not suitable against monsters. However, in other words, against humans, it is more suitable than a greatsword. Nevertheless, before she could even speak, she suppressed her movements and was quickly subdued. Strength, speed, and even reflexes are superior to thieves. It wasn’t even at the level of counting the numbers as a prosecutor. She knew instinctively that even if she confronted her head-on rather than by surprise, she could never win.

I can’t die in vain in a place like this. I’m not sure what the heck is holding down my throat, but since there’s no blood coming out, maybe it’s the handle of a knife? At least I know that Bell isn’t thinking right away. Still, in order to increase her chances of living even a little, she wept bitterly without hiding her own fear.

“…… Tell me why you’re ugly Because I have no intention of killing you.”

“That, that, I was curious… ….”

“Curious? We?”

The half-elf nodded his head as he pounded his chin on the stone floor. Her argument was this. Before arguing with the half-orc, she was clearly watching the scene where Mira punched the orc she had pushed back. That there was She doesn’t know anyone, and she’s looking for a companion to be with while she’s gone solo, but since skillful adventurers who aren’t fighters have been released as new items (to borrow her expression) on the market, it was only natural that she would keep an eye on them. .

“Is that all? If so, you should have politely given up when they refused. What else are you following?”

“Huh…… Well, since I registered as an adventurer today, I thought there would be many things I needed in many ways, so, I was watching and appeared like a coincidence to help and win favor…….”

“… ….”

Mira felt her head hurt slightly. She is a childish idea that feels insignificant and even cute. She suddenly felt like an idiot for giving up on her date with Jean to leave her on the floor. He let go of her back and retrieved the dagger from her white neck. As soon as the weight was lifted, the half-elf jumped upright like a rabbit and stood upright. However, judging from the fact that they neither drew their swords nor ran away immediately, they seemed to understand well that the difference in skill was such that running away was useless. Or just that desperate. Mira sighed and said.

“Why do you do that? You, with your own words, say that you are a skilled adventurer. It looks like there were other people there to make companions besides us.”

“That…… No.”

In fact, Mira also guessed that she was looked down upon by others because of her affair with the half-orc. Still, if she really needed any companions, she’d somewhat bend her ego, but she’d be fine once she got into a suitable party. Failure to do so is simply a matter of hardening one’s pride…… No, it’s not like that when you think of the way he cried. Perhaps there is another reason. Soon, Chloe licked her tightly pursed lips and let out her words.

“Most of the adventurers there are weaker than those stupid orcs. It’s good to get together on such a topic. They are despised and ridiculed just because they are half-oaks. I can’t work with those guys.”

“… ….”

“The same goes for those who expect elf talent from me just because I am a half elf. I’m a swordsman, I’ve decided to stand on my own with the sword. Rather than entering a halfway party and acting vaguely…… I want to work alongside extraordinary adventurers like you.”

I know what you mean. Mira swallowed her saliva. She has seen countless races in her capital, and has seen countless prejudices humans have against them. Even in the case of mixed blood with humans, there were many cases in which they were treated more like their remaining half blood than humans. Even though you quarreled with the half-orcs, you might feel a sense of kinship with them. No, rather, even though he is of mixed blood like himself, he is highly regarded for his ability with green color.

“I know what you mean, but I can’t.”

“Yeah, but! It will definitely help! Are you new to adventurers? I do this and that…….”

“Help? You, the inspector…… Her name was Chloe.”

“Ugh, yes. That’s right.”

“Don’t you know what it means when a swordsman loses against a thief without being able to use his hands? I’m sorry, but by my standards, Chloe, you’re not up to par.”

Isn’t that why you’re so strangely strong? Chloe wanted to argue with her straight away, but she kept her mouth shut. Actually, Mira’s words were to the core. In order to form a party, it would be the sum of people with similar abilities to gather together, and a party in which one side lags behind will soon lose its balance and collapse. Mira brushed her pink hair behind her ear, she said.

“Actually, I don’t really care about adventurers.”

“Huh? That, then why…….”

“I do it because ‘my man’ wants it. I have no veto power.”

As she said that, Mira let out a misleading smile. A flair that could inadvertently charm even a half-elf with excellent appearance. She knew it wasn’t a normal relationship, but to the point of being proud to say something like that in front of others? Chloe, on the contrary, came to admire Mira a little.

“Because Jin ordered me to register as an adventurer and search for friends, I don’t think it has to be you, Chloe. You will be able to learn from your experience as well as other adventurers. How is it, did you get an answer?”

“Ugh… ….”

It is surrender. Even though he had expressed his intention to refuse for this long, there was no shame in holding on to him. Seeing her shrunken expression, Mira felt a bit sorry, and soon turned her back without regret… ….

“──Pueeeng! Add me as a colleague! I will do anything!”

“Hey, hey, don’t let this go!?”

Mira looked bewildered at the sight of her half-elf hanging over her own lap. They say she’s a skilled adventurer, how could she not have such pride? No, it’s not that I don’t have one, I tend to put my pride down only in strange places. Even if it is a back alley, there will be a woman’s cry, so it is likely that some people will head here for some reason. Mira put her hand on her head and let out a sigh.

“Wake up.”

“Cool, huh!? Then as a colleague…….”

“No, I’m going to take you to Jin and ask if he’s willing to recruit you. Get up and walk on all fours Follow me.”

“Oh, yes!”

“By the way, if nothing else, keep this in mind.”

In an instant, Chloe felt more deadly than when she attacked herself earlier. Standing next to her, standing upright, she saw Chloe’s indescribable smile at that moment.

“Don’t fall for it. Okay?”

“What, what… ….”

“Even if we become allies, we must not become rivals. Keep that in mind.”

Chloe couldn’t understand the meaning of the words in front of such a huge enemy, but she nodded her head in order to live first. Mira nodded her head in satisfaction. There should be no more competitors. Her rival was the inn girl, and she brought her half-elf to her knees completely.

“Jin, sorry. Did you wait?”

“Camille…… Mummy.”

I looked back. Did you even go to the bathroom? I thought nothing of it and welcomed Mira. The reason I changed the name was not because I was conscious of the blacksmith in front of me, but because a slender woman appeared hesitantly behind her.

“…… Chloe, sir?”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“We met by chance in front of you. It’s sudden, but Jin, will she be suitable as my colleague?”

Mira asked me, but she had an expressionless expression. It must be because I saw earlier in her guild that I ran away ignoring her the best she could. I don’t know why the two of them appeared together, but I sighed and tried to express my intention of refusal——wait.

“Well, how much did you pay for a pair of swords you showed me earlier?”

“Are you talking about a dagger with a straight blade? Since no spells are placed, the base price is 4 shillings plus 6 coppers. After all, it is a product made by an artisan.”

I didn’t even ask, but Soo-seop smiled at the end of his words. Of course you think you have that much money. I stared at the half-elf, Chloe, who was watching me. To be precise, he alternately looks at her dagger and at her.

“Senior, do you have any money?”

“Huh?”

Adventurers do not spare money to invest in weapons. The sword she wears on her waist must also be a famous sword. So, it was only natural for Chloe, an adventurer, to pay for a good weapon. If it’s the weapon of the person who will become a friend, it’s the same as your own weapon. I took Mira’s first party member with a satisfied smile.