Chapter 178: The Other Village Chief – Part 1

\<Within the Amaldia Kingdom: A Village by the Seaside\>

“It’s been a year already…”

Suddenly transported to another world, today marks exactly one year since then.

On the first day of transference, I went through a tough time when I was attacked by a group of Japanese people. It was a mistake to easily lead them into the village… I never thought they would betray me so easily.

Still, now I’m surrounded by many companions and living happy days. I’m truly grateful to them.

Back in Japan, I was just an ordinary guy with nothing special, but luckily, I gained incredible skills and have been enjoying a carefree life. The only regret I have is not being able to get revenge on those bullies who tormented me at school.

That’s truly unfortunate. With this power, I could easily wipe them out…

“If only I could return to Japan…”

Even now, after a year has passed, that thought hasn’t faded at all.

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“Hey, what’s wrong? You look scared. If you have any worries, I want you to talk about it. We’ll do anything for you!”

The one next to me, Isla, is the first person from another world that I accepted. It all started when I happened to save her from being attacked near the village. Seeing those Japanese people with the same vulgar faces as those guys from school, I still remember feeling relieved when we dealt with them.

“Thank you. I was just thinking about my time in Japan.”

“You mean the bullying you mentioned before, right? It’s a shame those guys weren’t here in this world too… What a pity.”

“No, it’s the other way around. I can’t allow myself to die off like that. My dream is to one day… well, you know.”

“I see, I get it. Well, maybe it’ll come true someday. For now, let’s just relax with us, okay?”

“Yeah, if you’re all here, I’m happy too. Thank you.”

After thanking them for their offer to go orc hunting, I return home alone.

Some idiot was trying to provoke the orcs, but they’re no longer our enemies. Well, strictly speaking, not for me… but that doesn’t bother me at all.

(Earning magic stones is easy, and if anything, I wish more would spawn. Haha, it’s the best, really.)

Back at home, it’s all about games as usual. Online games are out of the question, but I can get as many console games and software as I want. Comics and novels are also plentiful.

Among those who came to this world, I’m probably the only one with this convenient ability. I have no trouble with food or drinks, and electricity and water are freely available. Apart from not being able to use the internet, my life is completely hassle-free.

“I wonder if I’ll learn the ability to teleport next time…”

As I muttered such a luxurious complaint and reached for a drink from the fridge, suddenly everything went white, and before I knew it, I had moved to an empty space with no one around.

“It seems to have worked.”

“We don’t have much time, so hurry up. If that girl notices us, everything will be ruined.”

“I understand. This is our last chance…”

Suddenly, two women appeared in front of me, whispering conspiratorially. For some reason, both of them have a dim presence, or rather, their figures occasionally appear blurry.

I don’t know who one of them is, but I think the other is the goddess of the sun. She looked just like the goddess statue I saw in the city before.

(I think this situation is probably what I think it is. A summoning to the goddess’ realm and then being entrusted with a mission. But… why now?)

As soon as I spoke to the two, they gave me the goddess’s blessings along with a very attractive proposal. From what I heard, there are no penalties for me, and the goddesses’ wishes are not that significant.

As a commemorative event for the first anniversary of my transference, it was truly flawless.

According to the two, it seems we can only meet today. And it seemed like they were in a rush, almost panicking.

Well, no matter what the circumstances are, it doesn’t matter. I’m getting such wonderful blessings. There was no reason to refuse.

“Then, let me confirm one last time. Can I really act as I like?”

“Yes, everything is up to you. There is no other path left for us. Please lend us your power.”

“For now, as thought forms, we can’t do more than this. But when we manifest, we will offer everything to you.”

“…Understood. I promise to fulfill the mission someday.”

I’ve been here for about 30 minutes. Towards the end, both of them seemed even more flustered and hastily bid farewell, constantly looking around.

In the end, after the next day, no matter how many times I tried, I couldn’t go to that space again. However, the blessings of the two were clearly displayed in my status.

(Alright, with this blessing…!)

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About a week later…

The sage from the Japanese Empire appeared again without learning his lesson. We’ve met a few times before, but he’s still that annoying guy who looks down on everyone. He talks about becoming friends and being favored, but who would be willing to be used by people like him?

Ignoring him completely because listening to him is useless… Has he given up, or did he disappear with a scornful look in his eyes?

Those Japanese people can’t be trusted. Even if they have loyalty, you can never be sure what they’re really thinking…

“Everyone, you can come out now.”

In accordance with my words, the ’17’ villagers start appearing one after another. Most of them are slaves I bought in the city. I’ve managed to hide them well so far, so the people from the empire probably don’t think there are so many here.

(Well, it doesn’t matter if they find out… but it would be a big problem if they were stolen.)

Except for Isla, most of them haven’t shown much loyalty, so I’ve kept them as slaves… But there will come a time when I can remove their collars. There’s no need to rush.

“It seems this place is reaching its end soon. I’m thinking of moving up the schedule and leaving tomorrow. I want everyone to prepare with that in mind.”

“Yes, understood.”

“As long as I have this skill, I won’t worry no matter where we go. It should be easier to live from now on.”

“””Thank you.”””

Perhaps they’re unsettled by the change in plans. Their faces are smiling, but they seem less energetic than usual.

“Don’t worry. With my skill and the goddess’s blessing, we’re invincible.”

“That’s right, as long as I’m with you, I’ll be fine no matter where we go. Now, let’s all start preparing quickly. I’m really looking forward to it!”

And so, their traces abruptly disappear… But it would be more than two months after they left before Keisuke and the others came to this land.

The goddesses of the sun and moon.

The two blessings bestowed upon them.

And where did they go?

No one knows. Not even the goddess of the earth herself…

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