E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 2 - Survival
...--- World Map --...
...-- Egalathia --...
Egalathia, a world that has been half destroyed by the Devils who began to invade not only humans, but also other great races such as Elves and Dwarves. Forcing them to retreat and hide like turtles.
To date, in the 118th year of the dark calendar, the Devil race has managed to control a third of this world.
His territory stretched from the West to the East.
The Drycross, Barrenburn, and Harkenfaire regions were once the domain of the humans as well as the Elves. But now it has fallen into the hands of the devil.
This includes the Crystalworth area to the Eastfort border. Everything is the territory of the devil. The only region that became the barrier between mankind and the Devil was the sturdy fortress in Eastfort that was aided by the existence of the mountains.
The entire region from Eastfort to Mulderberg is the territory of human power that remains after 118 years of the conquest of the Devil nation.
Meanwhile, Silverhide and Crystalcourt were the two main regions of the Elf race that still remained.
Located in the Northeast, Astraknol is the remaining Dwarf region, where they used to work with humans to create the world's largest mining in the mountains of the Crystalworth region.
With simple words?
The world is near destruction.
"Hm.... So is that right? Thank you for explaining it to me." Dimas said to a young man carrying a chariot.
His name was Phillip, a merchant.
"It is only natural to help people in need. But why can't you know the history of this world? Where have you been living all this time?" Phillip asked who was wearing the green clothes.
"Well.... About that, huh?"
Today, Dimas thinks very hard about whether he should tell the world the truth that he is the hero of choice or not.
Even though you call yourself a hero....
Dimas also noticed himself being far more worthy of being a beggar than a hero.
Finally, he decided.
"Well.... There's one and two things about that." Reply Dimas while scratching his head.
"Is that so? It doesn't matter to me. Everyone has something that should be kept secret. Didn't we?" Reply Phillip with a smile.
The two of them chatted for a while while continuing a short history lesson to Dimas.
Phillip, who initially only intended to rest his horse under a shady tree, looked happy to help Dimas.
Until finally, the time of farewell arrived.
"Then I will continue my journey, Dimas. It's nice to talk to you." Said Phillip who immediately stood up and began to untie his horse.
"I'm very grateful for your help. But I'm sorry I don't have the money to pay...."
"You're right. With that kind of money, maybe you'll only survive for 2 days before you go hungry." Reply Phillip calmly. As if it was a normal thing.
Dimas who heard it was shocked. Making his expression change instantly.
"Just two days? You're kidding me, right?!"
What was in his mind was only one. The Goddess who cast her into this world only to die after a few days of starvation. All because they have no money.
"Yes, maybe if you're more frugal, you'll last for three ha...."
"Please! Help me! I'll sell you something! Nah! I'll be working! I don't want to die!" Shouted Dimas who immediately approached and pleaded with Phillip.
"Well.... It's a shame that I'm in a bad condition right now. Hm...."
Meanwhile, Dimas showed a sparkling view. As if trying his best to get a little pity from the person he had just known.
"What if I buy your clothes? The clothes were made of high quality materials. Hm...." Phillip said as he fumbled the checkered shirt worn by Dimas. Same with his jeans.
"In exchange, I will give you the standard clothes of adventurers and 2 pieces of gold coins. With that at least you can survive for a few months." Phillip continued while immediately taking a set of brown clothes.
At that moment, the feelings inside Dimas were quite mixed. On the one hand, he was happy because he could at least earn money to survive.
But on the other side....
'This is my only memory on earth.... Is it okay if I sell it?' Think seriously. Anyway, that's all it reminds me....
'No! I still have my phone! Well, although I'm sure the battery will run out soon and I can't recharge. But at least for the memories of that thing is enough, right?'
With a big smile, Dimas accepted the offer.
Eventually, the two of them separated. With the latest information from Phillip is the closest location of a village.
Without hesitation, Dimas immediately moved there.
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...-- Mulderberg Region --...
...-Canary Village -...
A small village located next to the river. The total population of this village is only around 500 people.
The main occupation of the entire population in this village is farmers or ranchers. The vast wheat fields as well as the many chickens and cows around the village make that clear.
"Excuse me, where is the village chief?" Dimas asked one of the farmers who was plowing the land.
"Huh? Village chief? Just walk to the middle of the village, he's usually busy playing with the kids there." The farmer said as he immediately resumed his work.
"Thank you."
Dimas immediately accelerated his footsteps to meet the village chief.
In the center of the village, there is a campfire and many small children running around it.
Some flat iron metal appeared to be stuck around the campfire, with the meat already seasoned.
Just in front of a large house, an old man with gray hair was seen handing out meat to several small children.
"Excuse me.... Are you the village chief in this place?" Ask Dimas politely.
"Hm.... I've never seen you before. An adventurer?" The village chief asked as he continued to try to recognize the figure of the young man before him.
"Yes, that's it. I'm here to find a job and a place to live."
"Work and residence? Hmm, maybe you can stay in one of the warehouses if you want to be free, or 10 pieces of bronze a day to stay at Madam Mia's inn.
As for work, you can farm or raise at any time. But you have to prepare the land yourself." Obviously the village chief with a serious face.
"Is that so? Not to hunt monsters?"
"Monster is always overcome by the Knights. Weak people like you better stay out of the fight." Reply to the village chief with a mocking face.
"Well.... Of course it's like that?"
Given his limited money, Dimas finally decided to stay in the equipment warehouse. With his main job as a wheat farmer and also a chicken farmer.
At last....
His adventure, or the life of his laborers in another world began.