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

Chapter 493: Fun Treats for Aspiring Adventurers

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The birds sang various melodies, the leaves dancing to their tune and the playful winds listening as they whispered their sweet words. The sweet floral scent of the gardens wafted along the streets, flowers blooming as they greeted the morning sun.

It was a new day, and with it was a treasure trove of opportunities. The sun is now high up in the sky, the shadows growing shorter by the minute. All there was was hope and radiance, people going about their day under the vast blue sky.

Under the same sky, children of various ages are learning their letters and numbers, eyes glued to the board as they lend their ears to their instructor, their hands running atop their papers as they jotted down notes from the lecture.

"One of the most important things about surviving in the wild is the awareness of your immediate surroundings. This is vital not only for you and your team's survival, but also for the success of the operation.

Where the water sources are, what resources you can gather readily, where enemies might appear, the terrain, and all those sorts of things. The moment you are familiar with them, planning other steps will come along smoothly after." ［???］

An old man spoke loud and clear, the children nodding after their words. They made sure to burn his lecture into their minds and keep it in their minds all the time. It was important to learn how to fight, but survival was still top priority.

The pointing stick slid across the board and the chalked continued to grow shorter. More and more words and illustrations were drawn on the board, simple and familiar as can be. The children familiarize themselves with the said symbols.

"Then we have the rationing of food. As you know, the wilderness is a dangerous place and in order to survive, one must know how to safely ration your food." ［???］

"Finding a river or lake, even a small creek is essential for camping. However, this doesn't mean you need to set up right beside them. There is always the risk of flood and thirsty beasts could also appear." ［???］

"Monsters and beasts... While they are both creatures who could harm you, there are many clear differences between the two groups." ［???］

There wasn't just one instructor either, but 4 of them, all teaching the children the ways of the wild and how to survive in such unforgiving environments. They didn't sugarcoat their words a little bit, laying them bare for everyone to understand.

After all, carelessness is the root of failure. Failure which, in the world of adventuring and the wild, could lead to danger and even death if people are unfortunate enough. It was better to eliminate any stupid and arrogant thoughts as soon as possible.

The instructors continued their lecture, questions raised one after another. All the children were serious about the topic and didn't miss even a single second of it. It was their only chance to prove themselves, and so, they grabbed it tightly.

"Fufufu! They sure are eager to learn. How cute!" ［Yuna］

"They are more serious about this than I thought... They didn't even notice us arriving when they all normally rush towards us." ［Grey］

"But doesn't that make you want to cheer on them even more? They're normally all lively and full of energy. It's rare to see them so well behaved and quiet." ［Yuna］

"Hmm... I guess this makes it worth all the effort..." ［Grey］

"Fufufu! It totally does～!" ［Yuna］

It's been a week since the children wished to become adventurers, and the weekend has come knocking once again. The children have been earnest and diligent in their studies, performing all their responsibilities the best they can.