Chapter 10: Village Chief, Long Time No See.

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The biggest building in this village. That’s where the Village Chief lives. It’s in a place where I could see it no matter where I was, so I never got lost.

There were many people passing by, including wagons that looked like peddlers(merchants) and groups of adventurers. There was no atmosphere of desolation. The impression of a village left behind in time is strengthened.

After completing my observations, I arrived at the Village Chief’s house and knocked on the door. An old woman greeted me. If I remember correctly, she must have been the wife of the Village Chief.

“Who are you?”

Her voice sounded a little cautious.

It was understandable that an unfamiliar man would come to a village where I knew so many people.

“I want to move. I’m here to greet the Village Chief.”

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The old woman’s expression softened a little, as if she had been convinced by my words. She led me to the guest room and we waited in a daze until the Chief arrived.

Not much had changed since a few years ago, but there were a few things that caught my attention.

For example, there was a map of the area around the village hanging on the wall. There were a few X marks in the center of the forest, which looked ominous. There were also a few tools stained with dirt. Most of them are used for camps, but I didn’t understand why they were placed here because of some double-edged swords and armor.

Let’s find out more. As I sat up to do so, I heard footsteps coming down the stairs. A few moments later, the door opened.

“I was wondering who you were when I heard you were a prospective immigrant, but it was you.”

“Chief. It’s been a while. I’m Lars, the former Magic Swordsman.”

He must have remembered my face when I was asked to defeat the Ogre.

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We shook hands with a friendly smile on our faces.

“You used to be a Magic Swordsman?”

“I decided to settle down for a reason.”

“Hmm, isn’t there any particular problem with the body?”

“Yes. In fact, my body is in better shape than when I defeated the Ogre.”

I was dissatisfied with the five bodies and would not be able to move, so I emphasized on my strength. [T/N: He probably talks about his party.]

The wrinkles that showed his age deepened even more.

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“That’s fine, that’s fine. Your character(personality) is guaranteed. As long as you are healthy, you have no problem moving here.”

I had no idea that my request for a cheap job would come back to me in such a way.

I did it for my own sake, but I guess you should do what’s good for you.

The Village Chief pulls out a piece of parchment. This is to write the necessary information for the migration.

I can write letters, so I fill in my name, age, and other information.

“I’ve filled in everything.”

“It looks like everything is in order. Midia!”

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As soon as her name was called, the old woman came into the room. When the Village Chief gives her parchment, she goes somewhere again.

“You are now a member of the village.”

“I look forward to working with you.”

I thought there would be some sort of screening process, but it ended so easily that I was disappointed.

I’ve been traveling around as an adventurer since I left my hometown, but I never thought I’d end up settling down. You really never know what will happen in life.

“Now, I have a question for you, if you don’t mind.”

I had a bad feeling about this, but as a newcomer, there was no way I could refuse.

I nodded and decided to wait for the Village Chief to speak.

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