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"Hey, Thor, you're an adventurer, aren't you? Do you think I can be one too?Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor was greeted first thing in the morning by Sora's bouncy question.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Perhaps because he had achieved his goal, he had overslept a little this morning.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor woke up a little later than usual, washed his face with fresh water and went to the kitchen.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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As soon as he arrived at the breakfast table, the words he had just spoken came to him.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Good morning, Sola. Good morning, landlord.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Oh, good morning."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yes, good morning."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It seems that Sola, who had woken up earlier, had already made friends with Yuril, the landlord.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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She must have told him about the adventurers.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor rubs his feet and thinks about the girl's question.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The landlord's personality would never describe an adventurer as a dream job.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In fact, it is an intense job, wandering endlessly through forests, wildernesses and caves, fighting for one's life against vicious monsters.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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We had expected this, but it does not seem to suit Sora's easygoing nature.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Besides, the village where Thor and his family were born was basically peaceful, although some weak monsters appeared here and there.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Until they were attacked by the "outbreak".Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Sora must still have a lot of fear after being in close proximity to such a vicious monster for the first time.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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To confirm her feelings, Thor casually looks into the eyes of the girl who is trying hard to eat the bread.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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There is no hint of a glimmer in the girl's eyes, nor does she seem to be putting on any more energy than necessary.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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To Thor, who had been with many newcomers, the girl seemed perfectly normal.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"How are you doing?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Me? Yeah, I'm feeling pretty good."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Well, good. And you have to soak this bread in the soup to eat it.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Ugh, no wonder it's so hard!" Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In the village, it was common to eat wheat as porridge, but hard bread that lasted for a long time was a regular food around here.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor had a hard time swallowing it at first.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor's heart was broken when he saw Sora struggling with the unfamiliar crunchiness of the bread.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Instead of worrying about this and that, it would be easier for him to understand if he actually experienced it.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Just like hard bread, if it doesn't suit his palate, he will understand.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yes, it's delicious! Could this round thing be meat?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Oh, it's mole meat."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I see. Mole is delicious!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The white bean and meatball soup was familiar to Thor, but to Sola it was a treat.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor's mouth relaxed unknowingly at the sight of the girl who was smothering herself in the soup.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Maybe Sora would enjoy the hard bread and the adventurers as much as he did.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Well, I'd say we should go register as adventurers after we finish eating. ......"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Oh, wow. Really?Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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But first, I'll need something to get ahead of myself."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"What, do you need something?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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You're going to get into a lot of trouble looking like that.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Sola is now wearing a woolen one-piece dress that reaches below the knees and a pair of pants.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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She is reasonably well suited for outdoor work, but not well suited for facing monsters.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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With the skills she possesses, she does not need to be out in front, but without a minimum level of protection, she may not be allowed to register as an adventurer.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Or, it is very likely that the sales pitch for equipment and invitations to pre-service training will take up a lot of your time.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It would be a simple matter to buy one piece of equipment made of mole skin, but even Thor's jacket costs three silver coins.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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I have five silver coins worth of gold that I have been saving up, so I can buy it if I have to, but there are many other things I need.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor chews slowly and swallows the bread, then glances at the old woman sitting on the top seat.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He had heard that she had been a famous ice man who had traveled extensively in her youth.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He knows that this is an impolite request, but he decides that there is no point in trying to make it up to her now.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I'm sorry, landlord. I will get them soon, so until then, could you please take care of my protective gear for me?Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Mine? I haven't used it in a long time.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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We can take care of that.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yes. Then please feel free to use my grandma's used one. Miss Sora.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Is that okay? Thank you."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He was surprised at Thor's willingness to say that he could do it, though he could understand if he would do something about it.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Having known Thor for nearly ten years, he was well aware of Thor's exceptional discretion and strong will.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This morning, in addition, he seemed to be full of confidence.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Yuril refrained from saying anything more, wondering if it had something to do with the girl who had come back to life.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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For the old woman, the exciting life of an adventurer was already over.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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No matter how regrettable the end may have been. Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The flaxen robe and white hard-copper breastplate that Ulir had prepared for her after breakfast were very fine, if a bit old-fashioned in design.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It would have cost nearly twenty pieces of silver to buy.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The robe was quite yellowish and the breastplate was rusty like mold.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor stopped the girl who immediately tried to put on the robe with great joy and gently touched the items.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In an instant, the robe and breastplate were as good as new.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Yuril's eyes widened at the change, and Thora hugged Thor's arm with a big smile on her face.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Thank you, Thor!Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Was that ......?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"It's my skill. I'm sorry I startled you."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor's is likely to be too great a change to be concealed.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In that case, it is better to reveal it quickly only to those who are close to you and whom you trust, so that you do not have to go through the trouble of explaining it to them.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This is the decision.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Oh, it's so easy! I thought it would be heavier.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"How does it feel to wear?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I think it's a little wobbly..."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It's adjusted by the clasp. Here, here, like this."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The breastplate is held in place by shoulder straps and side straps, and the length of the straps can be changed through the holes where the clasps are hooked.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Casually looking at the sora, I noticed that two holes had been put back in the sora.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor casually recalls that the hole at the very end had been used before the restoration.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"...... two times, no?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Are they really that different in height?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"No, not much different from when I was younger. Yes, it fits me like it was made for me.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Sola puts on a robe over her breastplate and spins around on the spot.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor scratched the bottom of his chin in silence.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor prepared himself and handed Thora a spare backpack, urging her to put it on.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The girl, wearing a pure white flaxen robe and a dazzlingly shining breastplate peeking out from her collar, was full of adventurer-like features.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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She was a little out of proportion to Thor in his dark brown leather armor.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I'll walk ahead of you, why don't you follow me a little later? It would be less conspicuous."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Can I hold your hand? Tall girl."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Oh, my goodness, you're such a good friend. Here's your lunch.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Stop it, it's hard to walk. Thank you for everything, landlord. I'll see you later.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yes, take care."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Eventually, they left their lodgings side by side and headed for the town square.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Although it was already mid-morning, there were many people passing by on the street.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor spoke to Sola in a whisper while rubbing her neck.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Don't look around too much, or you'll get caught by the touts.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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I've never seen so many people before. Is today a festival? Oh, there are so many food stalls over there!Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Relax, there are stalls every day. This is an old neighborhood, so there are quite a lot of residents here.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"A cooperative community?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Along the way, Thor gives the girl a brief history of the city.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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At the center of the world is a huge cavern called "Coma Hole" where a noxious gas overflows, covering the land and creating numerous monsters.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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No one seems to have witnessed it properly, but Thor and his friends were terrorized by the old men of the village when they were children.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The land is called "noxious land," where monsters roam and no one can live.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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To reclaim this lost land, a redoubt was built on the border between the miasma and the human sphere of existence - a border town.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Oh, I see."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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That's why there are so many adventurers here.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Oh, I see."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Monsters, who show a strong predatory urge toward living creatures, actually have a nasty habit.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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When they sense a large gathering of people or livestock, they attack in packs.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In the past, they used to build forts and station troops in the moorland, but they had to retreat in the face of the monsters that came in day and night.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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There is one more inconvenient aspect of operating with a large force: the points earned from defeating monsters are distributed according to the number of soldiers who participated in the battle.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This makes it impossible to develop skills efficiently, and it is hard to expect an improvement in the force.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Ah, that's why I'm an adventurer."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yes, because it is more advantageous to work in small groups."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor is not familiar with the origin of the name "adventurer.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Perhaps those who ventured into the miasma alone after the central army had left called their actions adventures.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Plants and minerals can develop abnormally in areas where they are constantly exposed to the harsh noxious air.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The skins, tendons, horns, and fangs of tough monsters can also be used to make very good armors and protective gear.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Merchants took notice of this.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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They made their fortunes by hiring adventurers to hunt monsters and buy the precious plants and ores they collected.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The closer the monsters were to the pit, the stronger and more numerous they became.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Conversely, as one moves away from the center, the number of monsters decreases and the area becomes relatively safe.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Eventually, taverns and lodging facilities were built in locations that were not too far from the marshes, but just far enough from the marshes to not attract the vicious monster hordes, making it easy to trade with adventurers.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This was the beginning of the current border town.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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During this period, various monsters and skills were researched, and commercial activities using the miasma became more and more popular.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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And naturally, the central government would not let this go unnoticed.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Hmmm, is that so?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"From the top, they are a bunch of rich people with a powerful private army. If left unchecked, they could take over the country.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This is not to say that they set out to suppress it by force.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Rather, they adopted a policy of incorporating the entire system built up by adventurers and merchants.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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First, an Adventurers' Bureau was set up in each town to unite adventurers and manage them as a group, like a volunteer army.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Salaries would be based on a piece-rate system, rather than fixed salaries, in order to motivate the adventurers and select competent personnel at the same time.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In addition, the adventurers would be ranked to increase their competitive spirit, and the survival rate would be increased by limiting the areas in which they can advance.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The merchants were firstly controlled by giving them a monopoly on the trade of materials from the supposed noxious gas.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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They are then divided into different categories such as meat, hides, ores, and timber, and each group is given its own trade guild.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This was done to avoid the concentration of goods and profits in the hands of the major trading associations.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In this way, the state-led cultivation of the miasma areas began in earnest.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"This also involves magical stones and underground labyrinths (dungeons), but I'll explain that later.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Well, I want to hear it now!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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We're out of time. Here we are.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Stopping, Thor cupped his chin at the large building in front of him.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I can go it alone from here. The money you need is in your backpack. Just be brave and it won't take long.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"What, you're not going to escort me?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I'll watch over you from a distance where they won't know I know you, don't worry."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He is as caring as a father with an adolescent daughter.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor puts his hands on his hips, and Sola pokes his cheek with his index finger, pondering.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Oh, there you are. I'm so hungry, Thor. Well, I think it will get better if you take me to that building.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor is appalled by the fact that Sola, knowing the effects of , dares to choose a temporary illness.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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However, it seems to be effective to a certain extent.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The beautiful girl's deliberate moaning attracts the attention of passersby one by one.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Okay. I'll be young this time. I'll be about twenty-five years old, and I'll be able to fake it.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"It's outrageous that you would change that! Tall girl."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor scratched his chin as Sola raised her voice while holding her knees.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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After a few moments of silence, he told the girl the reason for his concern in an unaffected manner.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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People don't think well of me. If you stay with me, you'll get into trouble, too.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Did you do something wrong?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"No, not particularly. But an old man like me, still a lowly adventurer, is an embarrassment.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"It's funny that you should be ashamed of yourself for working so hard for me!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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With pursed lips, the girl continues to speak.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Those who would make fun of you for such a thing are the ones who don't know what they're talking about. I don't care what they say!Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"But he's such an old man!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Thor, you may be an old man, but you're still a cool old man!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor now remembered that Sola had lost her father when she was very young and had a longing for older men.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Are you over the stomachache yet?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Can you lend me a hand? Thor-chan."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor smiles bitterly, and the girl begs in a cute voice as she crouches down.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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With a sigh, Thora gently lays her own hand on the hand offered to her.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Holding each other's hand, the two begin to walk to the Adventurers' Bureau building.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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