Chapter 2 - The King.

Chapter 2 - The King.

I looked at Sandro before walking away.

Sandro is still unconscious... Well, well... I feel bad.

I mean... I know I hit him in self-defense, but I was rude when I told him to shut up. I think the emotion I felt to defeat the demon caused me to not think clearly.

... Think clearly... It's true, I didn't think clearly about my actions before my fight with the demon. Fortunately, everything turned out well, but that doesn't mean what I did was right. I took too much of a risk. I know the demon was probably just a test from God, but there was also a risk of dying.

My great memory works correctly, as I remember perfectly everything I have thought and done since I arrived in this world. I didn't forget that I planned to train before challenging the demon, I just got distracted and remembered that when I had already challenged the demon. My great memory has a flaw, as it stops working for a few seconds when I'm distracted. I must take that into account in the future.

"... I have a question."

I looked at the girls trying to wake up Sandro. I just want to confirm my suspicions, that's all. I really don't want to have Sandro as an enemy, but if my suspicions are correct, I don't want him as a friend either.

"Are you his girlfriends or his wives?"

"They are Sandro's girlfriends," Sara replied, although I had asked them.

Somewhat rude of her, but at least she answered my question.

Mmm... That way of saying it makes me think she is not Sandro's girlfriend, although I don't really care if she is his girlfriend or not. I'm only interested in the spells.

"Well, well... I see..."

Harem, huh? I don't feel so bad for hitting him anymore.

The harem is practically cheating with permission, and I hate that. I hate the idea of a woman having to share her boyfriend with other women. I hate and disgust that.

Grandma, I promise I will never have a harem, and if a miracle happens and I fall in love again, I will never cheat on my girlfriend.

And if the ideas of having a harem invade my head, I will stay as far away as possible from those women who try to seduce me. For the sake of my mission and principles, I must avoid wasting time with things like romance.

Sandro has that rude and violent personality because surely power got to his head. Yes, I admit he is powerful, after all, he can defeat a demon, but he forgot to be humble and that there will always be someone who could be much better than him.

I'm afraid that will happen to me. I'm afraid of changing.

I want to continue being the same old Daniel. I can't allow my power to get to my head. I possess the power to perform any spell without training, a power that is too unfair and powerful. I must not allow it to get to my head.

Daniel, God gave you a mission. The mission is the most important thing, don't forget that. Just as God gave you the power, he can also take it back. Don't become like Sandro... Don't even think about it.

Ah... I'm too sensitive and weak-minded. Right now, I think it's impossible for the power to change me, but knowing myself and how weak I am mentally speaking, the possibility of becoming rude or presumptuous is not impossible to imagine.

I must stay strong. Daniel, God might allow you to see your grandmother if you do a good job. If I see her again, I want her to see the Daniel she loved and raised, not a rude Daniel.

Ah... I'd better stop thinking about that. I've gotten too far off the main topic: Sara.

"Sharing one man is unfair. I recommend that you reconsider what you're doing. Goodbye."

I walked away from them while feeling watched by everyone around.

... Ah... Ahhhhhhhh! No, Daniel, don't get nervous! Y-you must stay strong. I've made a good impression on Sara already; don't mess it up.

Ignore the looks. You defeated Sandro, the best adventurer in the guild. I doubt they'll dare to bother you.

Well... I defeated the black demon as an easy test from God and Sandro because he didn't fight seriously. Don't let it go to your head, Daniel, your accomplishments look great, but you know perfectly well that they aren't that impressive.

I've just been lucky.

"Please take a seat, Miss Sara."

I pulled the chair out for her to sit. My grandmother taught me to be polite to women in these kinds of situations, but I don't think it's common for men to do this in this world. Sara watched me with a squinted eye, confused about what I did.

"Thanks? I have hands, it wasn't necessary."

"I-I'm sorry."

Ahhhhhhhh! Goodbye, good impression! Did I do something rude? Grandmother, it wasn't my intention; I still don't know this world and its culture!

"I apologize, Miss Sara. If what I did was offensive to you, I ask for your forgiveness. I'm not used to socializing with people."

Well, in my original world, I had no problems socializing. I only have problems in this world because I barely know it. Technically, I'm not lying.

"Don't worry... You're weird, you know that?"

I laughed a little at those words.

"Since I was little," I said with a small smile.

Agreeing with her to make her trust me. Well done, Daniel, although it hurt to be called weird... Well, I'm from another world, so yes, I'm weird.

Sara and I sat together at the table. Well... Ah... Okay, the awkward moment is over, time to move on to business. I have little time, so no matter what I have to pay, I'll pay it to get all the spells possible. The more spells I have, the better.

She seems trustworthy. I hope she helps me.

She might be one of Sandro's girlfriends, but I don't care; what I care about is her profession as a teacher. I need her to give me lessons and teach me not only spells but also common sense and the history of this country... No... Of the world. I'll travel to many countries in search of more spells.

"I'll be brief. Could you teach me some spells? I don't know any, and I'd like to learn. Of course, I'm willing to pay whatever you ask. Where do you teach?"

My question confuses Sara; I can see it on her face... Did I say something strange? Isn't she a magic teacher or something like that? What's so strange about asking her that? I thought she was used to it.

"You don't know spells?"

... Oh... Ah... I see... It's strange for someone with magic not to know spells.

A world where everyone is capable of using magic and spells... An incredible world but dangerous to a large extent.

I wonder if the law is capable of protecting people. Will there be some kind of special police or something like that? I'll investigate it later.

"I only know three spells."

Uwaaaah! Sara stood up and hit the table with her palms!

I almost had a heart attack! I thought you were trying to attack me.

But considering her expression, she isn't trying to attack me; she simply can't believe what she heard coming out of my mouth.

"Only three?!" she said, surprised.

Well, well. I suppose it's very few.

How many spells does an average person know, on average?

No, it's not that. The adventurers I met knew very few spells. There must be another reason why Sara was surprised. I'd better ask her.

"Is it few?"

"There are thousands of spells, but you only know three! I can't believe you defeated the black demon and Sandro."

Well, well... It will be hard for me to learn thousands of spells, and I don't have much time. Can I learn so many spells? My memory is good, so I guess I can. The only problem is the little time I have.

I need to get contacts.

And I know why Sara was surprised. She considers me powerful. It's very rare for someone so powerful not to know so many spells.

I'm a rare existence in this world, I know that. I need to learn the common sense of this world.

"That's why I'm asking for your help. They told me you know a lot of spells."

"Ah... I don't understand... You're too weird, and I don't feel like you're lying... Alright, I'll help you. I know more spells than I can use. First of all, tell me, what type of magic do you have?"

She's a teacher, after all.

She needs to know the functions of those spells even if she can't use them to teach them to her students... I like that.

I wonder if there are magic universities in this world.

"Thank you very much. I appreciate it, Miss Sara. I have all types of magic."

"All types of magic?"

...Huh?

My answer made her smile... That smile... It's not a happy one... She's making fun of me!

" All of them?! But that's impossible!" she said, with a smile and a mocking laugh; she's laughing at me.

Sara starts to laugh; she doesn't believe what I say... That's rude of her.

I'll have to prove that I'm telling the truth. My grandmother didn't raise a liar.

Ah, Sara, and I thought you were a nice girl. You're making fun of me without really knowing me, and I hate that. I'll forgive you only because I know perfectly well that I'm a rare existence in this world; it was obvious that you wouldn't believe me without proof.

"Alright, I'll give you proof that I'm telling the truth."

I show her my card, and she's surprised. I know because her expression is too obvious. She opens her eyes and mouth completely. I guess she believes me now. Do people exaggerate their expressions here? I need to get used to that kind of thing.

Having all types of magic in this world is impossible (thank God, I have all types of magic), so I don't mind that she didn't believe me.

A power that is too conspicuous... Yes, I definitely need to get contacts and companions. I need them to protect me. Currently, I'm too weak, and if I were the Demon King or whoever is the leader of the demons, I would immediately kill the bearer of all types of magic while they are weak. I must always be careful.

"Incredible! How is it possible?!"

I've gained their trust. Perfect. Now let's get down to business.

"Will you teach me some spells?"

"... Wait, please. I have to do something first."

"Sure, I'll wait."

She's probably going to the bathroom. It happens to me too when I get very nervous.

Sara gets up and... Oh, she tries to wake Sandro up. What will she say? Whatever it is, I hope it doesn't get me into trouble. I definitely don't want to have problems with Sandro.

She wakes Sandro up with a few slaps to the face. He slowly opens his eyes... Wow, wow.

He woke up quickly. Just as expected from a powerful adventurer like him.

Sandro is not so weak as to faint for so long because of a simple blow.

"Eh?" Sandro said, confused.

I don't think he really expected to get hit.

Sandro gets up and rubs his stomach... I feel a little bad, but it was his fault. I want to apologize, but I won't, I just defended myself. If I hadn't defended myself, he would have killed me. I don't know the laws of this world, but considering that he didn't hesitate to try to kill me, I'm sure it's legal to kill, or at least someone as famous and important as Sandro can kill without legal consequences.

I need to investigate further.

"That blow caught me by surprise, I didn't think him had that much strength."

Yes, of course, by surprise. I won fairly.

I think he's the type of person who thinks he's superior to others, and I don't like that. He's basically my nemesis. I believe that everyone is equally important, that no one is better than anyone else. We're all equally important, and that's a thought that I'll never change.

"I'm leaving your team. Goodbye."

... What? He left Sandro's team?! Why?!

... No... No, no, no. Let it not be what I'm thinking... No! I don't want to have more problems with Sandro!

Ah, but I already have problems with Sandro, he already hates me, and I also need companions... I might end up regretting this decision.

Upon hearing what Sara said, Sandro became too worried. Sara was probably a fundamental part of his team. His expression says it all, he's worried and a little... No, not a little, too nervous.

His girlfriends are also very nervous and trying to stop Sara.

She just ignores them... Ay, my first day and I ruined a very important team of adventurers. I feel too bad, but at the same time, I don't feel that bad. Sandro has a harem, and I don't know if Sara is part of that harem. If she is part of that harem and wants to stop being part of it, I'm very happy for her. The harem should not exist!

Ah, I better just watch how the situation develops.

"What?! You can't leave, you're my right-hand man!"

"I was. My decision is final. Goodbye."

Sara walks away from them and sits at my table.

Ouch, that hurt.

"Well, well. You broke up with your boyfriend in such a cold way, Sara. It hurt me too."

"Boyfriend? Ugh. I have better taste. He was just the team leader, although yes, the others are his girlfriends," Sara replied.

I looked at Sandro's girlfriends... Well, well... Okay, I hate to admit it, but they are very, very beautiful. Oh, girls, you deserve someone better... No, rather, you deserve to be with someone who is faithful to you, not someone like Sandro, who has a harem.

Maybe I'm wrong about Sandro and he turns out to be a good person to his girlfriends, but the fact that he has a harem makes him the worst choice as a partner.

"I accept to help you, but on the condition that you accept me on your team."

Yes, I supposed so.

Well, well... To be honest, I thought it would take me a little longer to get a team.

I need a team to achieve my goal.

She seems good, so there's no problem. But I have to make one thing very clear to her.

"Team...? Okay... Sure, no problem. But there is one rule that can never, ever be broken."

"And what is it?"

"Team members cannot date other team members. That means you and I will never be boyfriend and girlfriend or anything like that. Much less can we kiss or have sex. Do you agree?"

"A weird rule, and I admit it's a little hard to follow because I think you're my type, but sure, I agree."

"Thank you very much."

Later I'll write a contract, and I'll investigate if it's possible to write a magic contract. I really don't want to give anyone false hope. I won't date anyone.

I know it's too egocentric to think that all women want to date me, but due to my personal experience, the possibility of my female teammates falling in love with me is very high, and I prefer to avoid that.

I don't trust women, and I'll die alone.

I don't want to suffer another heartbreak. Besides, love and women will distract me from my mission, and I prefer to avoid that.

"Do you like men?"

"No. I'm simply not interested in anything about relationships, both romantic and sexual. I prefer to avoid those things. I hope you understand."

"Yes, I see... You're weird, but also interesting. It's intriguing... How many adventurers are on your team?"

I'm sorry, but there are only two of us.

I've just started my adventure. It's a miracle that I've gotten so much money in one day, don't expect the same to happen with my teammates.

Little by little. Trust is essential. I have to find reliable companions.

"Hmm. Let me count..."

I start counting on my fingers.

"If we count... But with the addition of... But if we also consider... There are only two of us."

A small laugh comes out of me, but apparently, Sara didn't like my joke. I don't see any smile on her face.

Oh well... At least I tried.

"Is that okay? I have the spells written down at my house, you should come with me."

A girl's house... She barely knows me and she's already inviting me to her house... It reminds me of high school, girls always invited me to their houses. "My parents won't be home today. Do you want to come to my house?" Of course, I always rejected them. I'm not a sexual deviant, I won't take advantage of any girl.

I'm very lucky with women. If I were a pervert, I would have slept with more than 50 women by now. Fortunately, I'm not a pervert. I find those kinds of men disgusting, I hate them with all my being. You should only have sex after marriage and with the woman you love!

I can accept this time because she's going to help me. I don't sense any ulterior motives. Besides, I made it clear that I'm not interested in things like sex, so I don't think she'll try to rape me.

"Of course. Thank you very much, Sara. I appreciate it."

I offer my hand.

"It will be an honor to have you as my first companion."

"You're weird, but I can tell you're a very good guy. That's boring, but you seem very interesting. I don't think I'll get bored with you. It will be a pleasure to be your companion."

With a firm handshake, I officially got my first companion. I don't know much about her, but considering she was part of Sandro's team, the most famous and powerful adventurer in the guild, I'm sure she'll be of great help.

"My name is Daniel, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"I'm Sara, 'the teacher'."

"The teacher? Is that a nickname?"

"My students call me that, and everyone's gotten used to calling me that."

"Well, well... And do you prefer to be called Sara or 'teacher'?"

"... You're asking me how I prefer to be called?"

"Yes."

"Well... It's the first time someone's asked me that... I prefer to be called by my name."

"Okay. It will be a pleasure to work with you, Sara."

"... Yes... Likewise."

Nicknames are sometimes good, but other times they're bad and rude. I prefer to call people by their names to avoid misunderstandings. Perhaps Sara felt offended or hated being called by her nickname.

Well, I got my first companion. It's time to get new spells!

"Well, let's go to your house."

I take the money bags.

I wonder if there are orphanages or some poor places around here.

"Let's go."

We head towards the door. This first day is being very productive. If I keep it up, I won't have any problems with my progress... Huh?

"Dwarf!!"

Ah... I'm not a dwarf. Plus, that insult is offensive.

Sara and I were about to leave the guild, but Sandro called out to me... No, he yelled at me. He wants to fight again.

Ah, unfortunately, I don't blame him. His right hand, Sara, left him for someone she barely knows. A silly thing now that I think about it, but surely she's interested in my power. Ah, Sara, you're so lucky I'm not a pervert. You would easily fall into my clutches if I were.

"Dwarf! You caught me off guard! I challenge you to a fight!"

I'm quite tall, I'm not a dwarf... I mean, I'm not small. Sandro is just a little taller than me. He beats me by about 5 centimeters. Plus, I'm still growing. I'll get taller... I think.

"No, thanks, I have unfinished business."

I don't want to have problems with anyone. It's best to just ignore him. It's not worth wasting time on him.

Sara and I leave the guild.

"Damn dwarf!" he said angrily.

Ah, Sandro, you're pathetic. It's not worth getting angry with me just because Sara decided to join me. She's free to do what she wants, you're not her owner.

I better stop thinking about him.

"Wow, Sara, is there a school around here? Where do you teach?"

"I give private classes, there's no school here, only in the Capital."

"Wow, I see."

The Capital... Well, first I'll get used to this world and then I'll go to that school in the Capital. For now, I'll just focus on getting spells and learning more about this world.

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(Pov- Sandro.)

That boy...

I have always been considered a prodigy. I am one of the few who is capable of defeating a demon. It took me a lot of hard work and effort to obtain the strength that I have. Years of training. So much time achieving accomplishments to become a great adventurer... And now comes a stupid cute boy to ruin everything.

Sara is the only girl who didn't fall in love with me. She was the only smart girl on my team... The only one on my team who was worth it... And that idiot stole her from me! Who does he think he is?! He'll regret it!

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(Pov- Daniel.)

Well, well. I feel strange with all the looks on me, but I better just ignore them. I can't get nervous, I have to pay attention to Sara's words.

Sara and I walked through the town. The town is really cute. It smells good and the people seem friendly.

Ah... Starting a new life is a good idea.

I will miss Cris and Valeria, but I have to leave my past life behind.

Sonia, my ex-girlfriend, she will be the only one I won't miss... Why did she cheat on me?! What did I do wrong?! And why did she cheat on me with that idiot?! Ahhhhhhh! Just remembering that fills me with anger!

But I have to leave that behind and forget everything.

I will make new friends here... But not a girlfriend.

I won't get a girlfriend... And if any girl falls in love with me, I will reject her immediately. I don't care if she's the most beautiful and kind woman in the world, I won't accept her. I don't want to suffer again... I don't want to.

"I can't believe you have all types of magic but only know three spells."

Sorry for being new to this.

Literally today I found out my girlfriend was cheating on me and tried to kill myself, and now I'm in a magical world with demons and adventurers. Does it make sense or have any logic? It really doesn't, but I won't think about it. It's not worth trying to find logic in this.

"It's a long story."

"Can you tell me?"

"Someday I'll tell you."

Maybe... If I don't die, I'll tell you... Most likely I'll die in this world... And I'm not saying that because I want to die, but because I feel like I will.

I was already prepared to die... I'm not afraid of death.

Besides, what's the point of living? Is it worth it to keep living? I want to keep living to finish the mission God gave me, but that doesn't mean I want to keep living after my mission.

I think my life has no meaning... The only thing that keeps me alive is my mission. Whether I fail or succeed in it, the result will be the same: my death.

Without my grandmother, life has no meaning.

"So, you've never had a girlfriend? It's rare to meet someone so powerful with your mindset."

"Well... I did have a girlfriend. I've only had one girlfriend."

"And why did you break up with her?"

"I'd rather not talk about it, please."

"That's okay, don't worry."

I'm sorry, Sara, but just remembering what Sonia did to me makes me angry. I'd rather not remember and just try to forget my past with her... Oh...

"Well, well. Wait for me, please."

I quickly approached a little boy who is selling some kind of meat skewers. The food smells quite strange and bad, but this boy looks thin. He's probably poor.

It reminds me of myself when I was little. I worked as a child too. I sold flowers on the streets, until my grandmother forbade me from working when I told her a woman had touched me... my private parts... Ah... Yes... I had forgotten about that part. Better not to remember.

This boy also smells bad and his clothes look very worn. Yes, he's poor.

"Hello, little boy. What are you selling?"

"Skewers of... Cow!"

"Liar. It's rat meat," said Sara, who stood by my side.

...Ah... Rat meat... Ah...

"From a rat, huh?"

The boy became nervous and started trembling due to Sara's intimidating gaze. Even I feel scared. It's better if I never make her angry.

"The smell is from a rat. Cheating people, huh? I'm going to report you."

The boy is about to cry from Sara's threat, but I quickly took a skewer and put it in my mouth.

I chewed it as fast as possible and swallowed it.

I admit it tasted disgusting, but food is food. You can't waste food.

"Mmmmm! It's delicious! I'll buy them all!"

"What? Really? All of them?!" said the boy, who changed his expression from sadness to joy.

How cute.

I'll give him...Mmm... I still have to donate, and he's just one person... Mmm... I think a handful will suffice. Also, one coin is enough for a meal, it will be more than enough for him to survive for a couple of months.

I took a handful of coins out of my bag and gave them to him.

"Take it. And if someone tries to rob you, tell them that Daniel, the adventurer who defeated Sandro and the black demon, gave them to you. If they steal them, I'll find them and kill them."

It's not true, I won't kill people, not yet, I don't feel mentally prepared. But at least it will serve as a threat.

"Thank you so much, sir!!"

Ouch. I'm still young! But it's nice to see him so happy. Ah, the innocence of a little child.

"You're welcome. Thank you for the food."

"Enjoy it!"

I took the skewers I bought and walked away. I took them not only because I bought them, but also to prevent him from eating them. I want him to stop eating rats and eat healthier things.

Also, I would feel guilty if I don't eat them myself. I told him they're delicious, I don't want him to think I'm a liar.

"You can throw them in..."

"What do you mean?"

"That trash."

"Where? I don't see any trash. If you mean me, that's very cruel of you."

"I mean the rat meat."

"It's not trash. Besides, you can't waste food."

I started eating... It really tastes disgusting, but I don't want to throw away the food a little boy sold me.

"Your eyes are watering, probably from the disgust you feel. If it makes you sick, don't eat it and that's it."

"I'm just cleaning my eyes with tears."

"Couldn't you come up with a better excuse?"

"Nope."

I finished all the skewers as fast as possible... Ay, I want to vomit... Don't vomit, Daniel! Endure the disgust... Ay... Rat meat is disgusting.

I kept the wooden sticks in my pocket. When I see a trash bin, I'll throw them away.

"Ufff. I'm satisfied... Ah... I forgot to invite you, Sara. Do you want me to buy you something?"

"No... You're too weird, Daniel."

"I know."

"The boy wasn't even looking at you. Why didn't you just throw it away if you didn't like it?"

"My grandmother taught me not to waste food, no matter how disgusting it is. Besides, Sara, you shouldn't be so aggressive. That little boy just wanted to get money to survive, you shouldn't have threatened to report him."

"Because of kids like him, people get sick from the diseases rats transmit."

"Yes, but there are more pacifist solutions."

It's true, diseases from rats... Oh... Well, if I get sick, it will take time to take effect. I have time to find some spell that can cure me of diseases. I shouldn't worry.

"Oh, well, it's your body... Well, we arrived."

We stopped in front of a small one-story house, and it's pink, my favorite color.

Nice house. Hmm... Now that I realize, this residential area is very beautiful. It must be expensive to live here. I wonder if I'll have enough to buy a house... No, better to sleep in an inn or rent a house. After all, I don't plan to stay here for long.

"This is where I live."

It's a nice house. It has a small garden with flowers... It's really cute.

My grandmother would have loved to live in a place like this. She loved gardening, but since we couldn't afford to waste water, we didn't have a garden at home.

... Daniel, stop thinking about the past... Live the present... Live it.

"Nice house, Sara."

"Thank you."

She is very young... Will she live with her parents or grandparents?

I am curious.

"Do you live with your parents?"

"I left my parents three years ago. I live alone."

Wow, wow... I didn't expect that answer... She says it in a cold tone, and that makes me a little angry... I don't have parents, they died... But I can't express my anger, I can't judge a person by their actions without knowing the context.

Besides, asking her would be disrespectful on my part. I am someone she doesn't know, I can't get into private matters.

"I-I'm sorry..."

"Don't worry, let's go in," said Sara.

Ah... I hope she doesn't try anything strange. I've had weird experiences with women in these types of situations before.

We entered her house.

Wow. Her house is like a library, there are many books on shelves and on the floor. It seems like she is a very intelligent girl... I like her. I really like smart girls. They are more pleasant and less annoying.

Although Sara is a bit violent and rude... Well, she was just worried about me with regards to the rat meat.

So many books everywhere. My head hurts just imagining that Sara has read all the books in this place. My respects, Sara. I was too lucky to meet you. You saved me a lot of valuable time. Time that I will invest in becoming more powerful.

"Wait... Hmm... Here it is."

Sara picks up a black book that was on a table and gives it to me.

Wow... Oh... It looks more like a notebook than a book. It's not that thick. I think it has about 200 pages, maybe 300. I thought magical books would have thousands of pages.

"Here they are. I have 113 spells written down."

"Huh?"

Wow, wow... Only that many? Well, they are many, but I thought there would be more.

I admit I'm a little disappointed.

I thought I would get at least 1,000 spells, but I only got 113. I'm not complaining, they are many, but considering she is a teacher, only having 113 spells available to teach is something so rare. Only 113? Is it really that difficult to get spells or learn them? Oh, I feel like my workload is increasing. It will be even harder than I imagined to get spells.

"Wow, wow... Only those? I thought you would have thousands. Well, it's just... You're a teacher and all that."

"These are the only ones I have been able to listen to and discover their functions and activations. Some spells are only known by a few people."

"Why?"

"You are a little ignorant... The royalty and the nobles know many spells that they don't let us, the commoners, know."

Sara explained to me that there are thousands of spells, but she only keeps the most useful or easy to learn spells. It would be useless to keep spells that would be impossible to learn. Oh, I wish she had at least written them down, they would have been useful to me. I suspect that I only need the name of the spell and what it is used for, I don't need to practice.

The nobles know more spells, but she has never had the opportunity to learn more about those spells. She must know the name of the spell, what it is used for, and how to learn it.

... Oh... I didn't want to be involved with arrogant rich people, but I have to. I just hope I don't have to see nobles using slaves as servants or sex slaves... Or maids who are raped by their bosses.

I guess I'll have to make noble friends. I have to investigate first and find a noble family that is kind, or less evil.

"Well, well... I see. Anyway, thank you very much. I appreciate it. It will be of great help to me."

I open the book and I don't understand the writing.

Ah... I need to learn its writing. It would save me a lot of trouble.

"Could you read them to me? I don't know how to read."

"You don't know how to read?" she said confused.

I feel like a fool, but it's not my fault, I'm new to this world!

How hard could it be to learn...? Huh? Something is vibrating...? Oh...

My phone started vibrating and I take it out.

It felt funny in my pocket. It feels good to have a smartphone.

Mmm... Oh, I got a notification... Ah...

"A notification from the 'Tutorial' app?"

It says there's a new feature available. Great! I wonder what it will be about.

I open it and a message appears.

"To save spells, you just have to take a picture of the spell and it will be automatically saved... Great, this will make things easier for me!" I said excitedly.

God, thanks for so much help! This will save me weeks of study! Thank you so much!

... Oh... It's also bad to receive too much help, because it means that my enemies are much more dangerous than I imagine... Oh... Well, as long as I try and do my best, it doesn't matter if I fail or succeed, at least I will have tried.

I can't be optimistic about this situation. If I die, all the worlds will disappear, but it won't be my fault. I will do my best, I promise, but if I fail, I shouldn't feel guilty, because I did my best, I tried, I shouldn't feel bad about the result if I did my best.

If I die, well, too bad, I failed, and all the worlds will disappear and millions will die. A possible horrible future, but I will do my best to defeat that demon. If I think about the consequences of failing, it will only give me a headache.

Oh... Daniel, don't think about those things yet.

"...Daniel..."

"Yes?"

Well, well. Sara looks at me confused. Apparently, she finds my phone curious and interesting. I hope she doesn't ask too many questions about it, it hurts to lie.

"What is that?"

"It's a phone."

"Phone?"

It's kind of hard to explain... I'll explain it later. I have to invent some origin for this phone.

"I'll explain what it is later."

Okay, I just need to take photos of the leaves. Easy.

I open the camera app and start taking pictures.

Wow. Each leaf is full of information and drawings. I think the magic is represented by black circles. I'm sure that represents where the magic power has to gather to perform the spell. I think each leaf is a spell. I see, I see.

Wow, wow. It would have taken me weeks, even months to learn all these spells if I didn't have my advantage of learning any spell instantly... Thank you, God!

Something unfair, but necessary.

... Wow, even mathematical formulas. I think learning spells in this world is even harder than I imagined.

I wonder what the most powerful spell in this book will be.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm taking pictures of the book."

"Pictures?"

Don't you know what a picture is? This world is a little ignorant. I thought at least photography already existed, but I guess not yet.

"Wait..."

To not worry her, I'll show her what a picture is.

I open the gallery and show her a photo.

"This is a photo."

Sara stroked her chin as she stared at my phone's screen.

"Interesting... Is it like a painting?"

"I suppose something like that."

"How does it work exactly? How did you get that to appear on your device?"

"Ah... Well... I'll explain later. It's complicated."

"Okay, I'll wait."

Thank you. I have to come up with a story for this!

...

...

...

Mmm... And done.

I took a picture of all the spells.

"Okay, I think they're saved."

I have to confirm. I go to the main menu and... Yes!

A new app appeared called "Spells."

Thank you, God! This will make everything easier for me! Although my good memory served me for the same thing... Well, at least this app will help me know the magical attribute each spell needs... I think.

"Awesome!" I said excitedly, as I now have over 100 spells at my disposal.

I open it and many spells are there. They're ordered alphabetically and next to each spell, there's a different color.

I suppose the color means the type of magic. Red must be fire, blue water... Mmm... Is white wind? I'll investigate this part better later.

Now comes the most important test. If this works out, everything will be easier for me.

"What's the hardest spell to learn or perform? I want to check something."

If I can use the hardest spell on the first try, I won't have any problems with any of them.

"Mmm... The hardest... Mmm..."

She stays a couple of seconds thinking.

"I think it would be... The spell called 'Bolflou'... Well, I guess, it's the spell that took me the longest to learn."

Sounds weird... Will it be a powerful spell? Besides, it's just one word... Well, better not criticize, maybe that's how spells work in this world, with short words.

" What does it do?"

"Using the spell, a ball of fire comes out of your mouth."

Ah... Wow, wow... Sounds basic... Is it at least powerful?

"Is it powerful?"

"Against wild beasts, it works well."

Then it's powerful. I suppose the wild beasts in this world are very powerful, as I think they also possess magical power.

I have to try it!

"I'll try it! Bol...! Hmmmph?!"

She covered my mouth with her right hand and I got nervous. My face feels hot... This is a bit uncomfortable... But her hands are soft and smell good.

"Not here, outside! You're someone very weird, so I don't want you to use spells in my house!"

I don't know if being considered weird is good or bad... Mmm... I think it's good.

I nodded and she removed her hand from my mouth.

"I-It's okay," I said nervously.

I hope I can do it.

•

•

(Pov- God.)

Daniel... He has a lot of potential, but... Why did the supreme God force me to send him to that world? I know Daniel has a beautiful soul... It's the most perfect soul, but... That world needed a warrior with more experience... I hope everything goes well.

"Daniel, you made a mistake facing that demon unprepared, but everything turned out okay... You were very lucky."

If the supreme God forced me to send you to that world, it means you are important for the future of all worlds... I trust you, Daniel.

"But... Why does that boy remind me so much of Kei Molfer? I must investigate it further."

•

•

(Pov- Daniel.)

After leaving the village and getting away a bit, we stopped a few meters away from some trees. Yes, I think I won't bother anyone with my training in this place.

"Go ahead. It took me five months to learn it, you must have a lot..."

"I'll try!"

I interrupted her with my words. I'm sorry, Sara, but I can't contain my excitement anymore! I have to try it right now!

"Bolflou!"

I feel something in my throat! Uwaaaah!

"Eh?!"

A small fireball the size of a tennis ball comes out of my mouth and hits a tree. The fireball makes a hole in the tree. It's really powerful... It's powerful... It's powerful!

"Eh?!"

Sara is very surprised, and I jump for joy. I can use spells without training! Thank you, God! I have the natural talent to learn spells like the cliché isekai protagonists! Well, it's not natural talent because God gave it to me, but it doesn't matter! This will make my life easier!! Thank you, God!!

"What?!" Sara says, scared and surprised.

"I did it!" I say, smiling and excited.

"But... how is it possible?! Did you do it on the first try?! It's impressive!" she says, excited and surprised.

"I think I'm a prodigy. A gifted boy. Fufu," I say, smiling.

And in several ways... I'm handsome, somewhat intelligent, and I'm well-endowed... Well, the last one isn't important... And I'm not saying that to brag. I hate boastful people... Why am I thinking about this? It's disgusting. I think the excitement isn't letting me think clearly.

"Awesome... Wow..." Sara smiles at me and applauds. Shit, nervousness returns to my body.

It feels good to have someone applaud me non-sarcastically.

"You surprise me... a lot," she says.

I lower my gaze timidly.

"Th-thank you, Sara."

Oh, the shadows are becoming less visible.

I look at the sky; it's already getting dark... I guess I can rent a house with the money I have.

"It's already getting dark. Do you know a place where I can sleep?"

"You can sleep at my house if you want."

Ah... well... I would usually decline that invitation, but I still don't trust the people in this place; they might try to rob me while I sleep or something. I think sleeping at Sara's house would be the best option.

I'm going to sleep at a girl's house... It's a little embarrassing, but I'll accept. I'm still scared of this place, and I don't want to sleep alone.

"T-thank you very much. I appreciate it," I say.

"Don't mention it. We're comrades, right? We should help each other," she says, smiling.

I really like her... I trust her a lot. She doesn't seem to have any ulterior motives towards me.

Ah, I hope we always remain friends, and she doesn't try anything else with me. If she falls in love with me, our relationship will become awkward after rejecting her. I prefer to avoid that.

"Yes, we are," I say, smiling.

"Oh..."

Eh? Is her face turning red...? She's blushing... Ah, damn it.

I turn to look the other way.

I sigh and close my eyes... I almost ruined it. I don't want her to fall in love with me... I don't believe in love anymore.

She is no exception... If she falls in love with me, I will reject her without hesitation. I want to die single. Falling in love only causes pain.

•

•

We returned to her house and I left the bags with coins next to me.

After much thought, I know what I will do with the money.

I will do what I always dreamed of doing.

"Sara, are there poor people in the village?"

"No, we are all adventurers here, so there is always work. There are only a few vagrants, but they are kicked out when they are discovered."

...They kick out vagrants from the village? Yes, this world is really strange and dangerous.

"W-well, well... Is there any poor area that you know of?"

"There is a village next to the King's castle, most of the inhabitants are very poor. Why?"

Oh, a castle and a King, huh? Ah, monarchy... It disgusts me. But I'm a guest in this world, I shouldn't criticize it. They have their own way of thinking.

But that doesn't mean I won't do anything to make this world a better place. Whenever I have the opportunity, I will do everything in my power to improve this world.

"I will give them all my money."

"All of it?!" she said surprised.

Her reaction is very normal. I'm sure she thinks I'm crazy or something... I don't need that much money... And I want to repay God for this new opportunity at life. How do I repay him? By being a good person as always.

Besides, it's too much money, I don't even need that much. And with my power and Sara's intelligence, we can easily make a lot of money, I shouldn't worry about money.

...Not worrying about money... Easy money... Ah, I never imagined the day would come when I wouldn't have to worry about money.

My life has definitely changed forever.

"I really only need about 100 gold coins, I don't need much."

"Oh... Wow... Well, anyone with that money would spend it on useless things, but you're going to give it to the poor. You have my respect."

I was always poor... I know what it feels like to be hungry... That's why I want to help.

I have always lived in scarcity, and I want to help other people not to suffer what I suffered.

But just because I suffered from scarcity doesn't mean I hated my life. My grandmother always worked hard to give me food and clothing. Although we were very poor, I never complained because my grandmother did everything she could, it wasn't fair for her to see me sad or angry about our economic situation.

"Thank you. I appreciate it... Well, I'm very sleepy."

I lie down on the floor... I'm used to sleeping uncomfortably, so it won't bother me to sleep on the floor.

"Good night," I said as I settled in.

"Good night," Sara said.

I close my eyes... Ah, my first night in this world... Grandmother, your favorite grandson did a great job today. I accomplished a lot in one day. Would you be proud of me?

I hope so.

•

•

(Pov- Sara.)

(One hour later.)

This boy is stranger than I imagined. He looks so manly, but he behaves very shy and nervous... What kind of life has this boy had?

Moreover, he's crying.

I watch Daniel sleep... He's crying... He cries in his sleep.

Why is someone as powerful as him so sensitive and shy? It doesn't make logical sense.

"Daniel is very good... He's different from the others... And he cries at night... What kind of life has he had? Why does he seem ignorant? He's truly mysterious."

And mysterious is more attractive... Ah, it's a shame he doesn't want a girlfriend and dating other team members is prohibited. I'm attracted to boys like Daniel, powerful and not at all evil. I fell in love with Sandro for his strength, but stopped liking him when I realized his rude and lustful personality. Men like him only disgust me. But Daniel is the complete opposite of Sandro, and that's what I like. Unfortunately, I can't develop anything more than friendship with Daniel, he must have his personal reasons for not wanting a girlfriend, and I think it has to do with his ex-girlfriend.

It's a shame, I thought Daniel could help me with my dream of creating a warrior family, but I think I'll have to find someone else... No... I don't think it's necessary. I can just ask him to give me his semen and allow me to have his children, without the need for sex or a romantic relationship. The only thing that interests me is that my children are powerful, so that option is fine with me. I just need to convince Daniel. I'll wait one or two years, when our friendship strengthens, I'll ask him. I don't think he'll refuse.

But... Why is Daniel crying in his sleep?

Maybe... he's alone? Maybe he doesn't have any friends or family... Loneliness can make people suffer.

A boy with no one in his life... Poor thing.

I lay down next to him... Maybe a little body heat will calm him down... Huh?! D-Daniel hugged me... Is he awake?! I don't want to lose my virginity to rape! Why did I trust him?!

"Grandma..."

Huh? Grandma?

"Grandma... I miss you..."

... He's still sleeping... He's dreaming... I misunderstood.

"Grandma?"

I see... Daniel is suffering because he misses his grandma... His hug is because he misses hugging his grandma.

... Daniel is not a pervert... He's a good boy... He doesn't try to seem like it, he is a good boy... I can trust him.

He's very different from Sandro's stalker.

Choosing Daniel was a good decision. I don't regret this decision.

•

•

(Pov- Daniel.)

... Again, the same dream.

I enjoy this dream a lot, but it also hurts me to dream it.

"Do you want some more, Daniel?"

"No, thank you, grandma. I appreciate it. I'm very full."

I dream that I'm eating with my grandmother again... I know it's a dream, and it hurts me to dream it because it reminds me that I will never eat with her again.

But I also enjoy dreaming this because it allows me to remember my grandmother and her voice.

I miss my grandmother, but I must move on with my life for the sake of my mission. I must not get depressed. God is counting on me, I don't want to disappoint Him... I don't want to disappoint anyone.

"Daniel!"

Huh? Sara's voice...? Oh... Everything fades away...

I slowly open my eyes, and the first thing I see upon waking up is Sara, who, unlike her cold expression yesterday, looks very scared and nervous today. Has something happened? I don't sense fear in her, it's more like simple nervousness.

"Good morning, Sara. I hope you slept well. Do you need help? You look very nervous."

"Daniel, they're looking for you!"

Huh...? Ah, how sleepy I still am.

I yawn and scratch my cheek. It's very early, I want to sleep a little longer. I need energy to investigate all day, but I suppose everyone here wakes up at 5 in the morning... I think it's 5, I usually wake up at 6 in the morning, so I feel sleepy.

"Huh? What's going on?" I said, confused by this strange situation.

"They're looking for you!"

"Who's looking for me?"

"It's a servant of the King!"

... Oh, I see... A servant...

A servant... To be honest, I want to sleep a little longer... I'm a bit lazy, I inherited that from my father... Or so my grandmother told me once.

Besides, not to offend, but he's just a servant of the King, I don't think he's so important as to put aside the beginning of my investigation.

But... A King... That sounds like trouble.

"Is it important?"

"Of course!"

She seems very nervous... I have to go. I don't want to cause any trouble for Sara.

"Okay."

Well, I'm up now. I stretch my arms... Ah... I want water.

"Let's go."

I hope that servant doesn't mean trouble for me.

I leave the house and see the servant shouting. I was hoping he'd be a little more elegant, considering the King sent him.

Although he dresses elegantly, unlike the people in the town, who dress a little more... Hmm... Strange? Well, most of them are adventurers, so they wear armor and more rare and extravagant clothes.

I compare the clothes of the people with those of the servant... Hmm... Black clothes... That fabric looks shiny... The clothes of some adventurers are gold and silver, but the clothes of the servant are black and also shiny in some parts, as if it doesn't absorb light... That's weird.

I would say that the adventurers' clothes are more expensive, but knowing that gold is not so valuable in this world, I am quite doubtful of that.

Ah... Wow, that woman is huge. She measures over two meters. Awesome! She is the tallest woman I have ever seen in my life. And she looks great in that full armor. What will she be like without that armor? Will she have scars all over her body? Would she look tough? Although her breasts, considering how her armor is made, her breasts are huge, I would say they are three times bigger than my head... Ahhhhhhh! Daniel, don't stare at her, that's harassment! Don't look directly at her, that's scary!

Although her white armor is very pretty. I wonder if I need to get my own armor.

"I'm looking for the adventurer who is capable of using all types of magic!!"

Ah... Yes, they are definitely looking for me, unless God sent someone else besides me.

"What a hassle. Should I go?" I said in a tired tone.

I have a lot to do today, I don't want to have problems with the King.

What if I escape while I can? The King only means trouble for me. Maybe he's a kind King who wants to help me defeat the demons, but there's also the possibility that he's a tyrant. I don't trust people with too much power. I hate wealthy people.

"Of course!" Sara said nervously.

"Well, well... Alright. By the way, do you want to have breakfast at the guild or cook at your place?"

"L-let's think about that later."

Mmm... If cold Sara is nervous, it means the King is powerful or has very powerful people under his control. Ah, this smells like trouble.

"Yes, you're right."

I turn to him and stretch my arms to get his attention.

"Hey, it's me!! Good morning, by the way."

The servant turns to look at me.

"How can I help you? If it's about taxes, you didn't have to charge me in public. How much do I have to pay? 15%?"

"Are you the adventurer I'm looking for?" he said, hesitating.

Don't you think it's me? Is it because I'm young? Well, it would make sense for powerful adventurers to be older adults with more experience.

"Kya! Yes, it's him! So cool!"

... Did the tall adventurer say that?! It sounded very feminine! Wow, I didn't expect that.

"That's Daniel! So handsome!"

"Go out with me!"

Huh?

"I want to have your child!"

Eh?! That older adventurer woman...?! Uwaaaah! That woman is showing me her breasts! Sorry for being rude, but I'm not attracted to women the age of my grandma! Ahhhhhhh! This world is so weird!

Eh?! Many women are showing me their breasts...! Ahhhhhhh! I immediately covered my eyes. That girl is underage, and by a lot! Girl, don't imitate what the women around you are doing! Ahhhhhhh! God, this place is so weird!

"Daniel! Daniel! Daniel!"

... Well... Putting aside the perverted women, it feels good to be supported.

Everyone is starting to support me... Well, all women... Most of the people who support me are girls. I hope I don't earn the hate of men.

"He is, he is our hero!"

"He is very powerful!"

Ay... I feel very nervous.

Well, well... They support me... Thank you... They even called me a "hero"... It feels good.

I am considered useful... It feels very good to be considered useful.

Even the servant was surprised that they are all supporting me. Was the black demon really that powerful? Ah... I'm afraid of my future enemies.

"Incredible. The rumors turned out to be true... The King wants to meet you, you must come with us."

Us? I suppose someone else is coming with him.

A king, huh? This could have two possible outcomes. I come out benefited by visiting the King, or I come out harmed. If the King is good, I'll be better off, but if the King is evil, I'll lose out, no matter what he gives or offers me. I have to be careful with that King.

If he's powerful, he could kill me, but if he's weak, it means he's in that position because of some special ability his family has or something. Either way, it results in a difficult enemy to defeat. Ah, that's why I didn't want to meet a King so soon, I haven't had time to investigate this country and the world in general more deeply.

Ah... Well, this is something I planned to say. I want to check something.

"Compelled? Is the King forcing me to go without caring if I have important matters?"

"Yes, it's an order from the King."

I guessed it... Tyranny. If the King were a good person, he would ask me if I wanted to come see him, but since he's forcing me, it means he's a selfish person who only thinks about himself.

That's why I hate the wealthy, always believing themselves to be more important than others.

"Then I won't go. Goodbye."

"Eh?"

... Eh? Did everyone start murmuring? From what I can hear, they're worried about me and nervous, possibly because they didn't expect me to reject the invitation.

Are they afraid of the King, or is it because it's rare for someone to reject him?

Everyone freezes with my response... This is worrying me. I have to think carefully about what I'll do next.

The servant looks at me confused and nervous, even trying to speak but the words don't come out of his mouth.

After a few seconds, he finally spoke.

"W-what did you say?"

"He can't force me to go. I'll only go if the King says, 'Please, can you come?' Understood?"

I'll know what I'll do based on what he says next.

"The King would never say that!"

Never, huh... I had hoped to meet a good and kind King... But I'm sure he'll be a fat and spoiled King. The typical person who thinks themselves superior to others, simply because they belong to an important family or because they're rich.

I hate people like that, and I prefer to avoid getting involved with that type of person.

This decision will cause me problems, I know, but I won't escape, I'll stay to see what he'll do, and if he tries to kill me, I'll fight and escape. A risky plan, but the best, as it prevents the King from taking advantage of me.

"That's the problem with people like him, they're very proud."

"I'm sorry, but you have to come with us."

"I don't want to. This is a free country... I think..."

And I hope it is.

"Lady Cristal, help me!"

Lady Cristal?

The servant is looking up and I do the same, as he yelled something into the sky.

Ah... Well, well.

A woman is flying, spinning around us, lands, and stands in front of me. The woman is tall, wearing a white dress, and has long, white hair. Quite elegant and mature. Well, well. An important woman in the country? I think so, as everyone kneeled before her, even Sara.

Hmm... No, I won't kneel. I don't care how important she is in the country, I won't kneel before someone. We are all equally important to me, regardless of social status.

"I, as the head of the wizards, order you to come with us or I will have to take you by force," she says with her arrogant behavior.

Ignoring her arrogance, she can fly!

Great! She was flying, although she took unnecessary turns... Oh, I see. Well, well. She was trying to intimidate me... I'll have to do the same.

"Can everyone fly? You are the first person I've seen fly," I say.

Crystal starts laughing as she looks at me with contempt. I don't like that look... It has no humility.

"Yes, of course not. Only a few wizards in the world have learned to fly, and that includes me. Are you mentally challenged?"

"I can fly too."

"Fly?"

Crystal starts laughing harder. She doesn't believe me, does she? Is she judging me by my age? I'll show her.

"Yes, of course. Show me."

And I will.

"Arches Nexus!"

Hmm... I don't feel any difference... Huh? I don't feel the ground under my feet.

I looked down... Ah... Huh?! It worked!

I start floating and slowly rise from the ground. Great! I can fly! Ahhhhhhhh! My heart will explode from so much excitement! You have to calm down, Daniel. Act normal and show that woman that you can also fly.

Oh, well, well. Fufu. Crystal's eyes almost popped out of her head from how surprised she is. What? Didn't expect that?

"Did he do it?!"

"Surprised?"

Because I am too!

And I'm scared too!

I get nervous because I'm getting too far from the ground. Ahhhhhhhh! Think, Daniel, think! How do I control the flight?!

"W-well, well... It's a bit difficult..."

Let's try to fly forward... Oh, it worked.

Backward...? It worked!

Up, down, left, right! It's working!

"Fufu. I think that's it."

I try to control my flight with my mind, and it works. I can control my flight with my mind! I just have to visualize how I want to fly, and I fly. Great!

I just have to think about how I want to fly... It's easier than it seems.

Fufu. Hahahahahaha! Now I can escape like the coward I am when necessary! Goodbye, fear of the King!

"Great! I just have to think about how I want to fly!" I shout excitedly.

Wow, I hear people screaming with excitement. Ahhhhhhhh! No, nervousness, go away, you can't be with me right now! I can't act like a nervous boy in front of this woman. I have to act strong so she doesn't think she can easily manipulate me.

I spin through the air and land... Well, I learned to control the flight... That was easy.

When I landed, I no longer felt like I could fly. I take a small jump, and I no longer float. The spell is deactivated.

"When I don't use it anymore, I take it off... That was incredible!" I said excitedly.

She stares at me with a pretty funny face. Her eyes are very wide open and she keeps trembling.

I hope she learned not to judge people without getting to know them.

"H-how did you do that?"

"It's a secret," I said, winking.

She blushes a little and looks away. Wow... I forgot that my charm works better on older women. I could use that to... No... No, Daniel, first come the values your grandmother taught you, and then everything else. Don't use your appearance for your own benefit. Don't take advantage of any woman for your own benefit. I won't deceive any woman... I won't do it.

I could use my appearance to manipulate that woman and get new spells and information, but that would be too rude of me. I won't deceive that woman for my own benefit. My grandmother would be disappointed in me.

"Now that I've shown you that I can fly, can I go? I have a date with the library."

"Now more than ever, you should come with us. Please, I beg you."

... Did she say the magic word?

"Please"? Well, that changes things.

Now that she's asking nicely, I think I could accept.

"Well, well... You said 'please'..."

I scratch my head... Well, I'm going to accept. I've confirmed that I can fly, so I'll escape from the King if he tries to kill me.

I'll also take the opportunity to visit the poor town that Sara told me about. Making money is very easy when you have enough power, considering all the missions available in the guild, but if there's a whole town full of poor people, it means that not everyone has enough power to be an adventurer.

Most likely, the most powerful people gather in towns like this to be adventurers, gather a lot of money, and send that money to their families.

Ah, this world seems more dangerous than I thought. Surely many adventurers die every day. This profession is very dangerous. My respects to those men and women who risk their lives for their families.

"All right, anyway, I was going to go to the town next to the castle."

"With all those filthy plebeians? What will someone like you do in a place like that?"

... Filthy?

... I hate you.

Do you think you're better than them? That disgusts me.

I won't allow you to insult people just because they didn't have the same opportunities you did. We are all equal in this life, we are all equally important, and it disgusts me that you look down on others for not having the same money or magical power that you have.

"I don't like that tone, don't talk about people like that. Understood?" I said, watching her with a serious expression, so that she realizes that I'm not joking about this.

Crystal looks at me with fear... Do I really scare her that much? I hope so, to scare her and take my words seriously.

"I'm sorry!"

Here, there's also the typical discrimination of social classes... I hate that... Oh, now it's more likely that I'll see disgusting things that I don't want to see, like sex slaves, innocent people being murdered, prostitution against women... So many disgusting things that the poor suffer from not being born with enough money or magical power to live as an adventurer.

"All right... I'll go give them some money. Wait for me, please."

I enter the house and come out with the bags.

"Let's go. I just hope they don't try anything weird, or I'll defend myself."

"Have fun, Daniel!" said Sara.

Huh?

I turn to look at Sara... Why is she saying goodbye? I don't want to go alone. I refuse to go alone! I don't want to ruin it more than I always do. I need someone with common sense by my side to stop me when I'm ruining it.

"Don't you want to come, Sara?"

"The King wants to meet only you."

"But you're my partner. Come with me, please. I don't want to be alone."

Sara's eyes brighten... Well, well... She really wants to go to the castle.

Are the nobles and the Royal family really that important to this country? I hope they don't disappoint me and are powerful.

"Thank you, I've always wanted to visit the castle!"

"Please get on the carriage," said Cristal.

Very well, she's polite.

I guess she knows that if she's not polite to us, I won't go.

A wooden carriage, huh? It looks uncomfortable.

We get on the carriage... It's a classic, elegant carriage. Oh, well, well. It's comfortable, although the seats are made of wood. It's more comfortable than I thought. Is it a special or expensive wood?

There are no cars in this world... Will it take long to get there? I hope not. I want to investigate more about this country, and I don't want to talk about it in this carriage with Sara, as someone else could hear us. I don't want anyone else to know that I know nothing about the country and the common sense they have. I can trust Sara, I'll ask her when we're alone.

"Is it far?" I asked Sara.

"Not really, it will take us an hour to get there."

Alright, I suppose the hours are the same in this world, I won't have any problems with the schedule.

I take out my phone to check the time... It's early... Barely dawn, although I thought it was earlier. I guess the tiredness from yesterday made me sleep more than I usually do.

"It's only 7 a.m. If everything goes well and we don't get into trouble, we'll be back by 9:30 or 10. It all depends on how long we take to talk and distribute the money."

Sara looks at my phone with curiosity, as she doesn't take her eyes off my phone.

"Wow. Is it also a watch?"

"Yes."

Cristal also looks at my phone with curiosity. Yes, yes, I know, my phone is beautiful. My first phone! I'll treasure it forever!

"May I?"

Huh?

Cristal tries to take my phone, but I immediately put it away in my pocket. That's wrong. You should say, "Can I borrow your phone?"

Well, even if I said that, I wouldn't lend it to her. Phones are private! And this one is a magical phone.

"I'm sorry, it's a secret. And it's impolite to take something without permission."

"Tell me, what is it?"

Ah, it's best not to tell her anything. I can't trust her.

"As I said, it's a secret."

I shouldn't tell her anything, she might try to steal it. I'll keep it secret from the others and only trust my secret to my friends.

The carriage is moving, and I look at the people through the window... They're looking at me as if I'm someone important... Shouting my name... I hate this.

"I'll wait for you on the outskirts of the town,"

"Eh?"

I get off the carriage.

"Muslar asio!"

I run away as fast as possible. I see people in slow motion, which allows me to run among them and avoid collisions.

Oh, the tall girl. I wonder if she's powerful. She caught my attention... Well, I'll investigate later.

I kept running until I left the town, where I waited for the carriage to come out.

Mmm... Ah... Mmm... Here it comes.

The carriage stopped in front of me and I got back in.

"Sorry about that."

"Why did you run away? Did you buy something?" said Sara.

"No, I just felt uncomfortable being in an elegant carriage while so many people were looking at me. It made me feel... Ah, never mind, it's nothing. Let's not talk about it."

It made me feel disgusting, as if I were more important than them. I hated that feeling, so I preferred to run instead of leaving the town in a carriage.

I won't let this world corrupt my mind and values. I won't allow it.

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(One hour later)

After a rather boring hour-long journey, I even managed to catch some sleep, we arrived at the poor village and I did the same thing I did before. I stepped out of the carriage and walked alongside it as we made our way towards the center of the village.

The poor village looked really bad. The houses were made of mud, and only a few were made of wood. The children wore torn clothing and it smelled awful, like the stench of a dead animal. Oh, the children's heads were covered in dirt, as if they hadn't bathed in weeks. This place is really unhealthy, full of diseases. I'm sorry for thinking it, but this place is disgusting.

It looks really ugly. It's a pity... I lived almost the same way, but I lived a little better than them. My grandmother was a very clean and tidy woman, and I inherited that from her. Although we were poor, our house was very clean and tidy.

... Ouch, that woman has a tumor on her neck.

Huh? Is that family...? Yuck! Ahhhhhhh! I feel like throwing up! Are they cooking dogs?! They're skinning dog and cat corpses! Ahhhhhhh! I want to vomit!

... Ah... No, Daniel, don't be judgmental. They don't have money, they do what they need to survive... They do what they need to... Ah... I'm definitely doing the right thing in giving them my money.

"Here is good. I'll give them the money and we'll leave for the King," I said to Sara, covering her nose.

Yes, it smells disgusting, I admit it, but I won't cover my nose. I don't want to make them feel bad. I don't want them to feel humiliated or anything like that.

It stinks and I'm disgusted by the smell, but I don't want my actions to be misinterpreted.

The carriage stops and I grab the bags. Well, it's time to do my good deed for the day.

I feel like I have to do this, and if I feel it, I have to do it.

I always wanted to do this. Give money to the poor... But I was poor too, so I couldn't do it. I only did it a couple of times, but I gave food to the homeless... And two homeless people threw away the food I gave them because they wanted money to buy alcohol... That made me angry, and I promised myself never to drink alcohol.

I stopped being poor because it's easier for me to make money now, but my way of thinking won't change. And it never will.

"I'll do my good deed for the day," I said to Sara, raising my thumb.

Well, I've arrived in the village. It's time to take action.

I see children playing and women washing clothes... It sounds a bit sexist, but I only see women washing and children playing. I don't see any men. Are they working or do they have some other role in the village?

"Good morning, Christmas came early!" I shouted so everyone could hear me.

I got a lot of attention with the carriage, but I got even more with my shout.

Although... I don't think Christmas exists in this world... I think I said something stupid... Well, never mind.

Everyone is looking at me weirdly. I wonder if they think I'm crazy or something.

"I see you're poor, so I've come to help you a little! Come, don't be afraid! I won't bite!"

Trembling and scared, some women approach me.

These are adult women, I think that's why they're less afraid of me. Other women, especially young ones, are more nervous in my presence.

"W-will you help us?"

"H-how?"

...Oh...

Wow... I barely noticed, but the women in this world are exquisitely beautiful... Is it a characteristic of this world? I suppose so. I wonder if magic has anything to do with it.

"Yes!! Please call everyone in the village!" I shouted so everyone could hear me.

"Right away!" responded one of them, and they left, probably to gather all the inhabitants of this small village, or rather, hamlet.

It's too small to be considered a village.

I'm surprised they listened to me so quickly and without asking too many questions. I think it has to do with the elegant carriage.

Well, coming in a carriage had something good after all. It saved me a lot of explanation... Ouch!

Huh? Oh. Wow, a pretty hard ball hit my head.

What game are they playing with this ball? I turned towards the direction where the ball came from. Oh, I see. They're playing to knock down some kind of stick, but I think it's made of dirt. I guess they destroy it with the ball and then do something else, although I don't know what, since everyone ran away when I looked at them. And considering that the stick is far from me and below, they deliberately threw the ball at my head.

Wow, that was rude, but I suppose they think I'm a bad person... Huh?

"Wait!"

... That girl is blind, I guessed from the bandages on her eyes. They abandoned her.

They want her to wait, but no one waited for her... It's not worth having friends who abandon you. And more so considering that they don't even know who I am. They abandoned her without confirming if I'm a bad or good person. And since they hit me, they think I'm a bad person. They think I'm a bad person, and even knowing that, they abandoned her.

It's not fair.

I took a handful of coins and took a deep breath.

"Muslar asio."

I started running and stopped in front of the girl in less than 2 seconds.

She collided with me and was about to fall to the ground, but I grabbed her arm and prevented her from falling.

"Thank you, sir. And sorry for bumping into you."

...

I looked around... Everyone is watching me in fear, thinking that I'll do something bad to the girl, but no one tries to help her... Ah, this disgusts me, but I don't know the country, possibly the nobles are sick and evil people who would kill anyone who insults them.

"Girl, if your friends abandon you, it means they're not your friends. I recommend you get new friends."

I took her hand and gave her the money... Oh, her hand is very small, she'll have to hold the money with both hands.

"Take it, go to your mom, and tell her to buy you new clothes and lots of sweets. I need your other hand too."

"What are you doing?"

I took her other hand and gave her the rest of the money.

"Who is the mother of this little girl?! I gave her money for food and clothes! If I find out that someone stole the money from her or that her parents used the money to buy alcohol, drugs or anything other than food and clothes, I'll punish them!!"

I knelt down and stroked the little girl's head.

"Is it... is it money?"

"Yes. Tell your mommy to buy you clothes and food. If you are a good girl and behave well with people and your family, I will come and give you lots of toys as a gift."

"Really?!"

"Yes. Be a good person and you will be rewarded."

"Thank you very much!!"

...She hugged me... Wow... This feels... really good... It feels nice.

"By the way, are you blind?"

"Yes, sir."

"Ouch. I am still young... If you are a very, very good girl, I will give you a big surprise the next time I see you. Is that a deal?"

"That's a deal!" She said happily with a big smile on her face.

"Go home and give the money to your mommy. Take care."

"You take care too! Thank you very much!"

I gave her head one last pat and walked away.

If I can find a spell that repairs body parts, I will come back and give that little girl her sight back.

Grandma, today I made someone happy. I hope you are proud of me.

I am doing this in your honor, Grandma.

I stood by the carriage and Sara offered me a handkerchief.

"That girl dirtied your clothes. Here."

"No, thanks. I prefer not to clean it yet."

The girl's hug left a mark on my clothes, I want to keep this stain a little longer.

Having this stain makes me feel like a good person... It makes me feel useful.

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After a couple of threats disguised as words and a few minutes later, the entire village is gathered. Hmm... I think there are 100 people.

No adult men are in the village, huh?

What happened to them? Did they all abandon their families? No, it's impossible, maybe they're working somewhere or went hunting together.

"Are there only children and women?" I asked confused, hoping they would clear up my doubt.

"Our husbands are at the castle, working," they replied.

"Oh... Wow..."

At the castle, huh?

They work at the castle... I don't know the King, but I already hate him.

How is it possible that he allows the families of his workers to live in these conditions? It's inhumane.

I swear, if the King lives like a millionaire and has unnecessary luxuries, I will never trust him and will leave this country when I have the opportunity to do so. I can't stand seeing this kind of situation.

I will definitely never trust any King or ruler.

"And I see that they're not paid well... They're rich, but they don't pay well... Tsk. Stupid King," I said a little angry.

"D-Daniel, don't say that! You'll get in trouble!" Sara said, worried.

"Don't worry, Sara, I just said what everyone possibly thinks of him."

Maybe I'm making a mistake by mocking the King, maybe he'll send assassins to kill me, but I can't help saying what I feel. Besides, God is on my side, he will give me a sign if things are about to go wrong for me.

Also, if the King lives so close and didn't eliminate the threat of the black demon, it means he doesn't have enough power to eliminate it. If Sandro is the most powerful adventurer in the guild, I don't think we need to be afraid of the King.

Anyway, let's finish this.

I open the bag and all eyes focus on the coins.

"I'll give each family a handful of coins. I'll distribute them equally."

Everyone looks at me, some are confused by my action, others are excited and happy... I feel good doing this. Now they can live much better, at least for a while.

I can't help but smile as I feel so happy and satisfied with this.

"Please line up."

Ah... Most of the women are blushing... Even the little girls... Wow, that seems uncomfortable... Well, it doesn't matter, I- I shouldn't give it any importance.

"Thank you!" all the women said.

Alright, it's time to distribute the money. Fortunately, Sara agreed to help me.

Crystal offered to help me, but I rejected her outright. She's not doing this for them, she's doing it to make herself look good to me. Besides, she might steal the money, I can't trust her.

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Done. I finished already. It didn't take long, just about 10-15 minutes. Phew. I feel more than satisfied with this.

I feel really good... I did my good deed of the day.

Well... I also need some money, so I saved a little for myself.

"And a handful for me. That's it."

I don't really need much money, I can survive with 5 coins a day... Oh...

Some women are crying... Well, well... I feel good... I made several families happy.

Grandma, your grandson did something incredible today. I wish you were here with me to see it.

"Thank you very much!" they all said.

They thanked me... I like them... I like people who are grateful.

"You're welcome," I said, smiling.

I would stay longer, but I have to go. I still have to visit the King and then investigate more about the country.

I get on the carriage... Alright, let's go see the useless and probably fat King. Not that I think being fat is bad... Well, it's bad for health... I mean that the King is probably fat because he's useless and doesn't do anything, that's what I mean.

"We can go now."

"I can tell you are a good person," Cristal said.

Am I? I like to think so... Unlike you.

Don't try to impress me. You're a woman who discriminates against people, and I hate you a little.

I'm going to say thank you to you, but only out of politeness.

"Thank you very much. I appreciate it."

Ah... Alright... Let's go.

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