Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 2: Ability Scores
“Sorry to keep you waiting. I’ve finished investigating the four of them, so let’s hear your story. If I remember correctly, you have a wish, don’t you?”
“Yes. If possible, I’d like to live in a place rich in nature. If there’s something like a mountain cabin, I’d love to live there.”
“A mountain cabin? I don’t have one, but… Hey, Dominic, is the management of the third villa still ongoing?”
“Yes, it is. …However, the last inspection was half a year ago, so I can’t guarantee its perfect condition.”
“Hmm. It seems the management has been a bit lax, but how about my third villa? It’s about a 30-minute carriage ride from the royal capital. In front of it, there’s a vast plain, and behind it, a small mountain. There’s also a stream behind the mountain where you can catch fish. Moreover, not only are monster appearances rare, but only low-level monsters show up, which is another appealing point.”
The place the king suggested was nothing short of ideal for me.
Not only could I live the slow life I longed for, but the villa wasn’t too far from the royal capital, allowing me to experience the fantasy world I had always been curious about.
I was overwhelmed with the desire to borrow the villa immediately, but… what nagged at me was the fact that it belonged to the king.
I couldn’t help but worry whether it was appropriate for someone like me to use it, and even if the king didn’t mind, his retainers might not feel the same way.
“It sounds absolutely wonderful, but is it really okay for someone like me to use the king’s villa?”
“Of course. If I say it’s fine, then it’s fine. After all, it’s my villa. And though it might sound grand to call it the king’s villa, it’s actually just a small house about the size of this room. I had it built so my children could experience nature, but since it’s about a 30-minute carriage ride away, it turned out to be a bit inconvenient. We only used it a few times about ten years ago. If you’re okay with such a place, feel free to use it.”
“In that case… I’ll gladly take you up on your offer. Thank you so much for your kindness.”
“No need to thank me. After all, it’s our fault you got dragged into this. I’m the one who owes you for deciding to stay.”
With those words, the king deeply bowed his head to me.
A king bowing his head is equivalent to the entire nation doing so.
Even though it was an informal setting, I knew even I shouldn’t take such a gesture lightly.
I needed to make him lift his head immediately.
“Please raise your head. I’m already grateful to be allowed to use the villa.”
“It’s truly a relief to hear you say that. …Now, let’s arrange for your escort to guide you to the villa. Sheila, can I count on you?”
“…Yes. If it is the king’s order, I will gladly comply.”
The one who responded was the maid-like attendant who had been waiting with me.
In an unfamiliar land—one with monsters—being alone was frightening, so I was genuinely thankful for the escort.
However, I couldn’t help but notice the fleeting but obvious grimace on Sheila’s face.
She likely didn’t find the idea of guarding a middle-aged man who’d ended up here by mistake from another world appealing in the slightest.
Understanding all too well the difficulty of following a superior’s unreasonable orders, I wanted to suggest that I didn’t need an escort. But I didn’t want to die right after arriving in this other world either.
I felt truly sorry for her, but I’d have to rely on Sheila as my escort until I got used to things. After that, I’d ask the king to release her from the duty.
“Sheila, I’m sorry, but I’m counting on you.”
“The pleasure is mine.”
“Alright, that settles everything. Sheila will handle the keys to the villa and the food supplies. As for you, go for the appraisal. Even though you arrived here by accident, you should have at least some useful skills.”
Hearing the word “appraisal,” I couldn’t help but get excited despite my age.
In manga and anime, this is the moment when the protagonist discovers their overwhelming power and begins their journey as a hero to save the world. But I wasn’t a protagonist. I was just a middle-aged man whose spirit had been crushed by a black company.
I knew I wouldn’t have some incredible power. Even if I did, there was no way I’d be capable of fighting.
Still, the prospect of finding out what I could do was thrilling.
If I even had one basic magic skill, I’d consider myself lucky. I wasn’t aiming too high and was ready to approach the appraisal with realistic expectations.
“Understood. I’ll go for the appraisal.”
“Once you leave this room, go straight ahead, and you’ll find a small church. Ask the priest there to conduct the appraisal.”
“The priest at the church, correct? Understood.”
“Yes. Once the appraisal is done, return to this room. By then, everything should be ready for you to head to the villa.”
“Thank you for everything.”
After thanking the king, I left the room and headed to the church.
A church inside the castle?
It’s something you’d often see in games, but when you think about it, it’s pretty impressive.
Feeling awed by the size of the castle, I walked as directed by the king. Sure enough, I found a small but genuine church waiting for me.
Though I was, of course, aware of the existence of churches, I had never visited one in my life. The sacred atmosphere left me breathless.
The stained glass and the way the light filtered through created an air of mystique. Despite having no religious faith, I found myself wondering for the first time if a god might truly exist.
“Oh my, so you’re the one who got caught up in the ‘Hero Summoning.’ I’ve already heard about you from the king. I’ll conduct the appraisal, so please come forward.”
“Yes. Thank you very much.”
The priest was an elderly man, his gentle demeanor evident even in his appearance.
Following his instructions, I approached the altar.
On the altar sat a large crystal, and as I stood before it, the priest raised his hand toward the crystal.
The crystal began to glow, its light wrapping around my body.
“The appraisal is complete. Please look into the crystal and check for yourself.”
“Just look into it?”
“Yes, you should see your results reflected in the crystal.”
As instructed, I peered into the crystal. My status appeared within it, floating clearly in the light.
It was just like the screen of a video game, and the surreal sight filled me with excitement.
[Koichi Sato]
Class: Farmer
Health: 10
Strength: 5
Endurance: 7
Magic Power: 1
Agility: 4
[Attack Skills]
None
[Normal Skills]
None
Ad
[Special Skills]
“Otherworld Farming”
I had already known before the appraisal that I wasn’t some kind of protagonist, but this confirmed it: I was just a regular guy.
My pathetically low stats told the entire story. I had no idea what the standard was in this world, but even so, it was obvious that my abilities were at rock bottom.
I had no attack skills, no normal skills, and only one special skill listed.
From the name alone, it was clear it wasn’t a combat-oriented skill.
“Otherworld Farming.”
I had no clue what kind of skill it might be just from the name. Given that my class was “Farmer,” it was probably a skill that made farming easier.