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We'll be the residents of this village?

Yes, if it's good for you. Of course, if you want to go home, we'll help you. We don't ask you to decide right now.

Jin said and Burroughs thought for a moment before replying.

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"So ....... This village is very nice. The day before yesterday, I had the opportunity to observe a small study group. It was only as far as we knew, but Erza-sama told us that she is planning to teach us more things in the future.

Jin nodded.

"Yes, that's right. I'm planning to improve my education little by little.

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"I've never seen a village like this!　I love this village!

Behle answered cheerfully.

If you allow me to live in this village, I want to live here.

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To Bele's reply, Barrow said,

"Are you sure, Behle?

Barrow asks, "Are you sure?

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"Yes, Barrow. Unlike you, I don't have any family anymore, so there's no point in going back to Magirutu.

It seems that Barrow is the only one who has a family home in the Shoro Kingdom, while Behle is all alone in the world.

Erza and Meane had been left to conduct such interviews, and I had forgotten to ask them for a report. As the person who brought him here, I should be sorry for that.

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"Jin-sama, can you leave me and Behrle here in the village? There is no reason for us to hurry ...... back to our country. At the time, I was on the verge of ...... dying, and I thought that I would die only after stepping on the soil of my country.

Barrow turned to Jin and straightened his back.

"Okay. I'll talk to Mr. Giebeck. As for the job, well, how about managing the castle?

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Usually cleaning, but if there are guests, I'll be there to greet them and entertain them. Eventually, I'd like to be entrusted with some of the management duties," Jin said,

"Oh, you want to take on such a big role?

Barrow is a little reluctant to take on such a big role. Behle, on the other hand..,

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"Yes!　I'll do my best!

on the other hand, Behrle responded positively. Maybe he just doesn't understand what's going on.

"Okay, then, you will be paid 10 silver coins a month, you will eat on your own, and we will provide you with the necessary clothing. How about housing in the castle for now?　You will have one day off a week at first, but we'll think about it later.

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Normally, apprentice butlers and maidservants who live in the castle are paid nothing. Ten silver coins a month is a bargain. I have never heard of them having a day off. At least not in the Kingdom of Celuloa where they worked.

"Yes, yes, thank you!"

Barrow finally replied when Behrle poked him with an elbow.

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"Okay, it's decided. Let's talk about the details tomorrow. I have some business to attend to.

Jin said and was about to leave when he stopped and turned around,

If you really want to go back to Shoro, I'll think about it.

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With these words, he headed toward the castle.

"Bye, honey!

Hannah came out of the house and saw Jin off.

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The group is about to arrive at the town of Kulamu when Jin steps out of the warp gate in the carriage. The time is about 30 minutes after noon.

The time difference is about 2 hours and 20 minutes, so Jin calculated backward, and the arrival time was right on time.

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"Oh, just right!"

I couldn't help but let out such a voice.

The carriage stopped at a parking lot on the outskirts of the town of Kulamu.

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"Hey, Jin, are you there?"

It was Reinhardt. <
"Yes, I'm here.

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Jin answers with the same earnestness.

"The specialties here are a little different.

I'm looking forward to it.

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Reiko follows him like a shadow.

"Reinhard, Jin-dono, let's go!"

Matheus leads the way. He has made reservations for his men.

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"Here we are."

The restaurant we entered had an ordinary appearance. However, as soon as he entered the restaurant, he felt a nostalgic smell.

"Well, it's far from luxurious, but it's the kind of food you should try.

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What appeared in front of Jin, who was wondering what kind of food Reinhardt was talking about, was.

"This is ......."

It was, to his surprise, barley rice and pickled greens. Other dishes were grilled dried fish. It looked like a horse mackerel.

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Jin bit into the greens and the dried fish without even saying "Itadakimasu.

The barley rice seemed dry, but was slightly thickened with flour.

The greens were pickled in salt, not in bran. It seems to be an overnight pickle made by sprinkling salt and putting a weight on it.

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Fish similar to horse mackerel are caught in Horai Island, so this one was not so nostalgic, but I was surprised to find it in such a place.

Chopsticks would have been better, but the large spoon and fork, which looked like a brick, were not quite right.

It was a pity that there was no soy sauce, but the nostalgic taste made Jin almost cry. He ate up a plate of the dish in no time at all.

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Reinhardt looked at him with wide-eyed amazement.

"I'm surprised you liked it so much. I'm honored.

"Yeah, I had something like that back home and it made me nostalgic. Thank you, Reinhard.

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"I didn't expect that, but I'm glad you like it. It tastes better when it's cold."

Reiko in the back was analyzing the ingredients of the dishes and telling the old man of Horai Island.

（He is eating it with a very nostalgic look on his face. Please make sure that you can make it for him in Horai Island as well.)

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The old man who got the information told Peridot, the golem maid in charge of cooking, to make it to Jin's liking by comparing it with his knowledge of Jin.

The next time Jin returns to Horai Island, he will be able to eat at least some pickled nozawana and pickled Chinese cabbage.

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After all, since there is a big refrigerator in Horaijima, it is possible to make pickles all year round, even though they are usually made in winter.

Jin, who unexpectedly enjoyed the nostalgic taste, invited Reinhard to ride with him in the afternoon and headed for Fonde while talking with him.

"......, so I've decided to hire the two of them at my place."

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After a brief explanation, Reinhardt was pleased.

"I see!　I was curious about them because they are from my hometown, after all. I am relieved to hear that.

Reinhardt said,

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"I've prepared some identification for you," he said.

He pulled out a wooden tag from his breast pocket. Since he is a diplomat, he can issue certificates like an ambassador on Earth.

It contained a statement certifying that he was a resident of the Shoro Empire, and all that was needed was his autograph.

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"Well, you may need it when you come to work for me, so I'll take it gratefully.

"Yes, that would be nice."

The carriage moved leisurely down the street.

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Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Klein, Plethos. This is the outskirts of Count Walther's domain. Gaara, a little closer to the capital, is now under the direct control of the royal family.

Normally, a lord would locate his fief in a place where it is easy to govern it, but this was not the case with Count Walter's fief.

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He preferred to be as close as possible to the royal capital, Alban.

Two travelers arrived in Plethos.

They said, "We are staying here today, aren't we?

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One was a young knight.

"Yes, I suppose so. Tomorrow we will leave early.

The other, also a young female knight, replied.

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"Mr. Rush, have you been here before?

asked a female knight. The male knight who was called "Rush" said,

"No, I'm afraid I'm too shy. I'll leave it to Mr. Farheit.

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She replied.

"You don't have to be such a stranger. Please call me Licia.

"Oh, I see!　In that case, please call me Pascoe, too, Licia!

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"Yes, I understand, Mr. Pascoe."

The two left their horses and went to look for an inn with their luggage.