YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia (3)

Chapter 485: Earnest Apprentices (pt. II)

"Umm... How do we become adventurers?" ［???］

A serious question popping out of the blue. Silence followed after it, and soon were deep thoughts, Grey and Yuna looking at one another's eyes as they tried to process just what the young boy before them was talking about.

They had expected something trivial like how food was made, or something which relates to their studies, or many some fun things about games and such, but who would have been through they would be thrown a curveball without any warning.

It wasn't just any serious question either. It was a difficult and tricky one which could very well change the course of the children's life. Grey and Yuna could only ponder with deep thoughts, soon heaving a troubled and exasperated sigh.

"Umm... Your name was... Reed, wasn't it?" ［Grey］

"Y-Yeah! It's Reed!" ［Reed］

"Alright, so Reed, can you sit down for a moment. The others too, sit down on the grass and relax yourselves. This may take a lot of time." ［Grey］

Grey and Yuna are adventurers, and they have been asked all sorts of questions before. Things like "How do I become like you?" or "What should I do to become strong?" or "Is it cool being a hero?"... Things many children ask them.

However, they have never been asked in such a straightforward manner about how to become adventurers. They were very serious as well, their eyes filled with passion and determination, ready to take anything Grey and Yuna threw at them.

Unlike kids who asked them before, the ones before them are orphans, abandoned, previous slum dwellers, and kids of the sort. They have experienced hardships in life and know that that world isn't just flowers and rainbows.

They know that in order to survive in such a harsh world, they need to become strong and capable enough. It is also the reason Grey and Yuna are giving them the chance to learn and improve themselves, and spread their wings like the birds in the sky.

"Umm... Is something wrong, Big Bro...? Big Sis...?" ［Reed］

"Ah, no... It's just, let us think for a moment, alright?" ［Grey］

"Un! Big Sis and Big Bro just need to sort their thoughts a little bit." ［Yuna］

"Umm... O... Okay..." ［Reed］

They could be blacksmiths, merchants, artisans, actors, chefs, inn owners, office workers, engineers, and so many more, however... Being an adventurer was a completely different matter. It was a job of another level.

Being adventurers themselves, Grey and Yuna knew full well of the dangers of the world. It was a profession where you could lose your life due to a single mistake or even just because you have terrible luck.

While there is the temptation of fame, money, honor, and status, the dangers are also just as grave. Not to mention that not all adventurers become successful. Most don't even get past F-rank, and stay there for the rest of their lives.

Many adventurers even chose the job because it was the only choice they have left, risking it all just so they could go by another day. Registering as one was no different than putting one of your legs inside the grave,

"Well, first, Reed, everyone, can we ask you something? Why do you want to become an adventurer? There's so many jobs out there, so why an adventurer?" ［Grey］

"That... I just want to help earn money for everyone." ［Reed］

"Yeah! Me too! And it's also cool!"

"I also want to defeat monsters like Big Bro and Big Sis!"

Too naive... The children were just as naive as one would expect. Though they know of hardships, they don't know the dangers of the wild. Their answers were nothing but dreamy words little children utter in their sleep.