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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 337: If It Leads to the Same Result, a Different Path Is Also Acceptable
Chapter 337: If It Leads to the Same Result, a Different Path Is Also Acceptable
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“Wow, we made a good profit! It’s been a while since I had such a great deal.”Having completed a job, I laughed cheerfully, feeling my wallet considerably warmer. While it didn’t quite match the amount as before, I had managed to recover about forty percent of it, which was quite a success. With this, we wouldn’t have to worry about operating funds for a while.
“But Ginta, how long are you going to keep worrying?”
“Well, it’s just that in the end, no one believed you were the ‘Hill People, Eltartan’, gyoo. With this, my plan…”
“Even if you say that…”
It seemed that the true ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ had existed thousands of years ago. Since the lifespan of the people in this world wasn’t significantly different from ours, it was highly unlikely that anyone who had seen them was still alive.
Of course, there might be some records, but as the woman mentioned earlier, only researchers would have a precise understanding of them. Most people were more interested in the relics left by the ‘Hill People, Eltartan,’ which meant valuable items. They were not particularly concerned about the creatures that created them.
“But even though we look so different from Ginta and that lady, do you think people still consider us humans?”
“Probably, as long as we can communicate, they’ll treat us as humans, I think. The special treatment for the ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ wasn’t because of their appearance but because they couldn’t function underwater.”
“Ah, so it’s about distinguishing them. That makes sense.”
Tia nodded in agreement with my explanation. The definition of “human” in this world was quite broad. This was mainly because various species with vastly different appearances were mixed together, and making distinctions was impractical.
In this diverse environment, the most clear-cut differentiation was whether one could function underwater or not. Humans, as well as nearly all living beings, existed only underwater in this world. The ‘Hill People, Eltartan,’ who couldn’t breathe underwater, were unique and thus became legendary.
“But, does that mean to prove that we’re the ‘Hill People, Eltartan,’ we have to drown somewhere? I don’t like that.”
“That’s right. So… Hey, Ginta!”
“What, Gyo? Right now, I’m desperately thinking of a way for the two of you to swim without any problems gyo…”
“Never mind that, Ginta! What’s important for you is not whether we’re the ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ or not but making a groundbreaking discovery that people will recognize, right? So why don’t we go on an expedition to find ancient ruins?”
“An expedition to find ancient ruins? That sounds nice, Gyo, but… finding something as significant as discovering the ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ won’t be easy, will it gyo?”
“Hehehe, you’re being a bit naive.”
I looked at Ginta with a slightly exasperated expression, but then I grinned.
“Listen, Ginta. I am one of the ‘Hill People, Eltartan,’ in other words, the one who created those ruins. So…”
“…So what, Gyo?”
“That means I know the location of the ruins! Now, it’s not a guarantee that we’ll find something undiscovered… but if you want an unknown ruin, it might still have valuable relics, don’t you think?”
Of course, I didn’t know the location of the ruins. However, if I used the [Akashic Compass], finding the ruins themselves was easy. From there, I could narrow down the locations were valuable relics might have been
Upon hearing my proposal, Ginta didn’t seem as thrilled as I had expected. Why? What’s going on?
“What’s wrong? Well, I guess it’s hard to trust someone you just met, saying something like that…”
“No, it’s not that, Gyo. It’s just that treasure hunting, you know, has a strong element of luck. So even if the information turns out to be incorrect, I wouldn’t particularly mind, Gyo.”
“Then, what’s bothering you?”
“It’s just that…”
As I tilted my head in confusion, Ginta, wearing a contemplative expression, continued slowly.
“Let’s say I go to the location Ed mentioned, and there’s an incredibly valuable relic there… Can I really claim that I found it, Gyo?”
“Hmm, is it a matter of principle? In that case, it’s a matter of perspective.”
“Perspective?”
“Yes. If you don’t want to receive knowledge directly from me, how about I become an inanimate object, like a map? Or a diary that describes the location where the relics were hidden. If you follow the instructions and actually find the relics, whose achievement would it be?”
“…In that case, it would indeed be my achievement, Gyo.”
“Right? Even though searching based on someone’s information is the same, isn’t it different when you only hear it from a living person? Well, it depends on the situation. Like… this. I think it’s perfectly normal to investigate places where a mysterious old man slowly recounts ancient stories, don’t you?”
“Gyoaa!? Indeed, that’s acceptable, Gyo! It’s a romantic and adventurous journey, Gyo!”
“That’s the idea. So, let’s go exploring the ruins together.”
“Understood, Gyo! In that case, let’s prepare and head out right away—”
Grrrr…
Suddenly, someone’s stomach growled. Without mentioning whose it was, Ginta and I turned our heads in the direction of the sound, where we saw Tia, blushing from ear to ear.
“W-Well, what can I do! Swimming is a full-body exercise, so I used a bit more energy than usual!”
“I’m not saying it’s a bad thing. Certainly, I’m hungry too.”
We arrived in this world around 10 in the morning, as indicated by the clock on the ship, but now it was well past noon, approaching evening. On top of that, we didn’t have any preserved food suitable for underwater consumption, so skipping lunch was only natural, and our stomachs were growling as a result.
“Going to Gyoran-do… Well, going there at this time is tough, gyo. You can go into a nearby store, but then what about dinner… Oh, right, gyo! Both of you can come to my place, and we can have dinner together, gyo!”
“Huh? Is that okay?”
“Of course, gyo! I want to introduce you to my family, and if you want, you can even stay overnight, gyo!”
“I appreciate it, but wouldn’t it be a bit inconvenient to drop by without notice, especially for two people?”
“No problem at all, gyo! If I bring ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ with me, everyone will surely be surprised, gyo! And even if worst comes to worst, I can secretly let both of you stay in my room, gyo!”
“Well, that’s a bit questionable… Well, if you’re inviting us, I guess we can at least show our faces, even if we don’t stay over. We did promise when we received this magical tool.”
“That’s right, I almost forgot about that. Well… it’s only appropriate to bring a little something as a token of appreciation. Hey, Ginta, is there a shop around here where we can get something suitable?”
“In that case, the fried dumplings sold at the shop at the end of the street are good, gyo!”
“Huh, can you have fried food underwater?! I’m really curious about that, but is it okay to bring food as a gift before dinner? Wouldn’t it interfere with the meal preparation?”
“With those, I can easily eat about ten by myself, so there’s no problem at all, gyo! Alright then, let’s go get some fried dumplings! Fried dumplings! Crispy and delicious fried dumplings!”
“Your speech is getting mixed up strangely… Well, there’s no helping it. Shall we go, Tia?”
“Fufu, understood.”
In a good mood, we followed Ginta as he swam ahead, and we continued to swim through the mysterious water, changing from blue to red.
