Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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Seven thirty in the morning… At this time, the town in the other world was already in full swing.
Things were starting to move in this town without streetlights or lighting.
Light a fire from the bright morning until the evening when the sun is out.
This was a valuable time of day when firewood or oil were not needed for light.
Many people worked during this bright day to earn a living.
Everyone worked hard. In other worlds, there was no social security system.
Therefore, the lower the class, the more they dislike practical benefits.
Although not of the lower classes, merchants also had a similar spirit.
For them, profit without pretense was reason, that was the merchant’s justice.
They don’t need to say “I worked hard”; they just need to say “I made a profit”…
A victory for the merchant. In that sense, Genta was truly a winner today.
….
After the bread sales in the guild were over and we were cleaning up, the process of joining the Adventurer’s Guild and the bread-making process within the guild was discussed.
After paying the sales commission, I met with Maon and the other members of the guild.
We rented a table in a corner and discussed our future plans.
The first thing I thought was necessary was to stabilize and improve Maon’s life.
It’s better than lying down outdoors in the middle of nowhere, exposed to the elements,
A barn is still a barn. It’s a thin, ordinary structure made of planks.
On the roof or walls, you may be bothered by outside noises when trying to sleep.
This season is very cold and it’s hard to get a good night’s sleep.
It would be unsuitable. There might even be drafts.
Above all, it was careless.
But building a house takes time and money.
Today, if we just consider the profit, it’s about 40,000 yen. It’s a huge profit, but it’s not big enough to build a house, so it will remain a barn for a while.
But I thought there were some aspects of the living environment itself that could be improved.
I’d like to sleep in the warm barn and have my own house on the premises.
There are artesian wells that can pump up groundwater, to make the most of that quality water…
If this is realized, there must be a way to live comfortably.
By the way, the well used by many people in this town was a shared well.
This draws water from the river that runs alongside the town.
It was passed under the ground and the water was then distributed to wells throughout the town.
In other words, the wells in this town are made of water from a river that has been channelled.
It was a reservoir in the town that was created by digging a hole in the ground.
Residents used the collected water by drawing it into buckets attached to strings.
This was also true of the well situation in Edo during the Edo period in Japan.
The same is true of Shakujii Pond, which is now known as a park, the source of the water was Inokashira Pond in Inokashira Park, famous for the Kanda Waterworks.
Water was drawn from the Kanda River and circulated underground throughout Edo city.
The water was transported to wells in various places as a waterworks, and the population of Edo was one million.
It moistened it.
The well water in the town of Mean was drawn directly from the river.
Therefore, if people who have lived in the area for many years drank raw water, it was not so bad because there was something like an immunity, but for people from other places to drink it…
It was too dangerous. In fact, even people who are used to drinking it can get diarrhea.
Apparently this happens quite often, so it’s better to be cautious.
According to Maon, the shared well water is soiled with cloth and other items.
Apparently it’s common to boil it and then drink it after it’s cooled.
I’m used to drinking chlorinated tap water, so if I were to drink raw water, I’d definitely be shocked!
Yes, drinking raw water will definitely give you an upset stomach and make you burp.
For example, in Japan, you draw water from a nearby river.
It’s like trying to drink water straight without sterilizing or boiling it.
No one would think to do that.
However, the well on Maon’s property draws water from the river.
Unlike the wells in town, this is an artesian well, where water is obtained by digging deep into the ground.
The water is turbid and there are many creatures, including fish, in the water.
Unlike the water from public wells, which may end up in the well, the water is pure and clear.
Maon had never had diarrhea even when drinking this water as is.
Najina and Wozma, who came yesterday, were also drinking it.
They didn’t seem to have any stomach problems, so the water was probably clean.
However, they grew up drinking chlorinated water and had a different world from Earth.
It may not be safe for me, as I grew up in a literal “other world.”
To Maon, who lost her home in the fire and her stove, this well water could only be drunk without boiling.
The water that is essential for sustaining life can be drunk as it is.
That would be very much appreciated.
Okay, I’ve decided.
I don’t have the skills to DIY an extension to a barn.
At least Maon-san can sleep warmly, and behind the barn, let’s think of something to make the area around the well easier to use.
But the quickest way is to organize your surroundings.
I’m sure the things I had were burned and it would be inconvenient for my life.
I’m sure there’s something going on… so let’s go out into town and do some shopping first.
….
As we continued our discussion, about 30 minutes had passed.
I looked at my watch and it was past 8 o’clock.
“Oh, it’s already light out. Most of the adventurers are gone. I’m out. I’ll go back home and clean up. Shall we do it?”
“Maon-san, let’s go buy some personal items before then. If things stay the way they are, there will probably be some inconveniences…”
“Well, if you ask me if it’s inconvenient…, it really is. It’s embarrassing, but I don’t have that much money.”
“It’s okay, the money I just earned…”
“Wait! Genta!!”
Maon-san answered.
“That’s Genta’s well-earned money.”
She said with a sharp look.
“Genta, you’re such a kind person. But it’s not good to pamper people too much. If you do that, they’ll end up relying on you too much and ruining your life. It’s similar to raising a child.”
‘I’m quite an old lady now…’ Maon laughs.
“So… Genta, you’re the one who should use this money. You’ll be returning to the academy eventually, right? Money is something that is hard to say. On the other hand, not having enough of it can be a problem. There’s plenty out there in the world.”
I reply yes.
“You can use it for tuition fees, or if there’s any left over, you can use it for the future. If you find a good person, it will cost you money to marry, no matter where you are or what time it is. I wish you could buy a new outfit too. And you make such amazing bread, you’ll need to buy flour and other things.”
“Of course, I need money…”
I tried to argue, but…
“Genta… You’re asking me to take money from a kid who’s almost your grandson. I don’t want to become an old hag who lives like that.”
Maon said this while laughing loudly.
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