
Despite the pleasure of getting off the carriage, I had no plans regarding future actions, so I decided to reconfirm my current situation.
I have fallen completely down the cliff. I can't stay here. But even if I move from here, the problem of where to go remains.
I looked up at the cliff. Climbing the cliff is impossible.
I looked to the left of the cliff to the south. If I head in this direction, I will arrive at the town where the merchant is located. So his original purpose. Of course, I would be immediately arrested if I went there.
Going to the right will go north. If I go there, I will return to the city with an orphanage. I will be sent again if I return.
But if I stay here, the bandits might come. Besides, I don't know which way they're coming from, maybe they're even trying to go down the cliff.
…..What's to be done? I don't want to be arrested. I've seen traders a few times before. He was a middle-aged fat man with a frog-like appearance.
Is he planning to do that with me? Now that I have recalled the memories of my previous life when I was a man, it seems that my mind is closer to a man. Because of that, I felt really fed up with the idea of him doing that to me.
Not likely. Really, never will! I wouldn't do that!
My past is typical of men.
Sometimes I would browse through such things on the internet, or read them in books, but if I really had to do something like that to me then I would rather die! But still I'd prefer it if I didn't die. I still want to live.
Then, I should run away and run away from here. To the east, a forest.
The forest was quite large and dense and was said to house various monsters. Naturally, it meant that there were also many dangerous monsters within the forest.
And the area I was in was in the middle. It was not a place that a wounded ten-year-old girl should visit.
…… Nevertheless, if I do not wish to be arrested, I must move. And if I manage to escape, I will be free. Then I can live as I please.
But.not much time left. The bandits might be coming down soon, or the monsters might even come after smelling the smell of blood from the corpses. I have to make a decision now.
However, even in my previous life when I was working as a researcher; fieldwork was not my strong point. I have to rest a lot because I'm not very athletic.
In any case, I first need to salvage a tool that can be used. I glanced towards the overturned carriage and the suitcases scattered everywhere. There are also pieces of torn rope scattered, I have to collect what I can from here.
I went to one of the scattered suitcases, but I stopped when I noticed the blood on it.
I glanced to the side and there was a body beside it. Most likely someone who fell from the carriage while passing through the cliff.
His neck twisted in an abnormal direction and there was an expression of excruciating pain on the face. The corpse was a familiar sight.
In the orphanage, during the winter many smaller children died. Not something to be sad about, they just weren't lucky. In this world, that is death.
I put aside the ethics and morals of my previous life. I don't have to worry about that. I can't stop here. I have to survive.
Death is a common occurrence in this world. While traveling, there is the possibility of being attacked by bandits or criminals. You have to defend your own life in your own strength. And eventually you might have to kill someone. You must prepare.
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, then opened it again and looked towards the body.
… ..I feel calmer this time.
For now, I decided to put together all the things I could use. Cloth, knife, ration, water canteen, some coins, etc.
Is this enough for now? Maybe I should look around a little more. It was a pity but I had to leave before the sun completely set. It's time to leave.
I forget. Right, my body is full of wounds. Regardless, I still have to move. That's hurtful…. But I slowly pushed forward.
After a while, I stopped and leaned against the base of the tree.
My consciousness is starting to fade.
My body screams in pain. The sudden appearance of the memories of my previous life clashed and muddled together with the memories of my current life.
Who am I now Who was I before?
I am embedded in this kind of mind.
But in the end, all I could think about was being myself. Even so, I still wonder; what kind of person was I before? What was I called before? What was I like?
I don't know.
Absolutely nothing, nothing that comes to mind, I can't remember at all…
In the end, I decided to just focus on walking and not think about it.
… ..After walking for about two hours or so, the sun had set.
And it becomes difficult to go further. I took a deep breath and sat down.
Should I stop for today? Or should I try to continue a little more? …… No, this is my limit. I could feel the excruciating pain spreading all over my body. If I don't treat the wound immediately, it will be dangerous.
“..... Wait a minute, I can use [First Aid]....fine?”
Due to the sudden appearance of the memories of my previous life, I had forgotten about it, but Ren could use a bit of magic.
One of them is the miracle of life. Life magic is attributeless magic that is geared for everyday use, and can be learned even if one's aptitude for magic is low.
For example, it can be used to produce a little water, light a fire, light a path, etc. Although the same result can be achieved with equipment, it is a simple yet convenient branch of magic that makes everyday life easier .
Among the various uses, [First Aid] was a recovery-type magic that could be used to stop minor bleeding and reduce pain. It is also said that one of the hardest spells in life magic is [Clean], which removes impurities from the body and clothes. Naturally, I cannot use it. I can only use [First Aid] and [Light] spells.
…… But why do I suddenly remember this?
No, nevermind. It's my memory, there's nothing wrong with that. I immediately shook my head to clear my mind.
“First aid.”
… ..Ah, the pain became somewhat more bearable. I felt the spell was more effective than I remembered.
With this, the pain had lessened to the point that I could sleep. But if monsters come while I sleep, I will most likely die.
Maybe it's better to sleep in one of the trees? But, well, because of the wounds on my body it might be impossible.
For today, I decided to camp on a very large tree trunk. Good thing I saved some cloth. But if monsters appear at this time …
In the end, I was unable to sleep well due to the anxiety and prolonged pain.