Chapter 02 – The Fallen
“The Mad Boar has run away, you don’t need to worry now”
The woman talks gently toward the two people who are hugging each other. The beautiful woman has a golden hair reaching her shoulder, she is carrying a large bow and wearing leather armor. Shin was surprised that this person who seemed to be the inhabitant of this fantasy world can speak japanese. Albeit everything that happened, Shin managed to open his mouth.
“T-Thank you very much”
The woman smiled gently hearing Shin’s gratitude. She grabbed their luggage that was crushed and messed up and then walked toward Shin.
“Let’s start by introducing ourselves. My name is Shana, Shana of the Yutarika” “My name is Shin, Shindou Shin” “I’m Mikogami Yuri” Both of them introduced themselves while still holding hands. Shana seemed to be thinking of something after hearing the name of these two, then after a while she clapped her hands as if she remembered something
“Those name sounds like it come from Japan, which mean your given name is Shin and Yuri right ?” “”You know about Japan?!””
The two of them yelled together after hearing unexpected words from Shana. Realizing that their action is rude, both of them lowered their head.
“Don’t worry, I don’t mind. I’m going to explain it slowly during our trip to the village” While laughing bitterly at the situation of those two, Shana put the bow in her hands to her back. Then she pointed at the crushed luggage. “Also, tools from another world is precious. Sorry about this, but can you carry these ?”
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Three people are walking side by side in the forest.
Shana was walking casually in front without any sign of wariness, meanwhile the two following her from behind are walking timidly.
When Shana noticed their appearance, she took out a cylinder shaped stick and smiled “This is a Miko Stone, It’s a really valuable tool that prevents monsters to come near its carrier. The stone is shaped like ‘that’. Well, you can actually use it that way too” “Ah…eh….um, is…. is that so” “I, I’m not thinking about that!”
The size is big, and the shape is detailed too. Anyone who see that shrine maiden stone will agree that it looks like the symbol of manhood. Shin and Yuri turns red and diverted their eyes from it.
“Well then, I will explain why I know about Japan first. You see, People from a world called Earth often got lost to this world” The two of them looks like they want to ask another question after hearing those words, but they didn’t want to interrupt and wait for her next words.
“We call those people [The Fallen] It means a human who had fallen down from their mother world. And also, there’s no way for you guys to return to your original world. No wait, to be precise no one found a way to return to their original world yet.”
“…..Is…that so” Shin dropped his shoulder, and Yuri grasps the hem of her sleeves tightly.
“Even so, you guys don’t need to feel pessimistic. There are various reasons for this. For example, Fallen people are protected in here. Especially a Hero from another world like you”
“You said that too earlier, what do you mean Hero ?”
“You used some kind of [Power] earlier right ? That is a physical strengthening power commonly owned by the Blessed people” Hearing Shana’s words, Shin recalled the feeling from the previous fight where time moves in slow motion.
“Thought acceleration and Muscle strengthening, we call both of those power [Body Reinforcement]. It looks like you have a slightly higher ability than the average person. It’s unusual for someone to have that much power before training”
“Is it something like ‘Cheat’ ?”
“Ah, yeah probably something like that. It seems young Fallen like you loves to use that mysterious word in this world. If the meaning of that word is something like above standard or abnormal, then those monster aren’t really different from you or me. Those bastards deserves to be called cheater too”
Hearing Shana’s warning, Shin seemed to be a little nervous.
“I guess we went over our topic. Basically, there are some Fallen who received [Blessing], we call those people [Hero]. Those people generally received a powerful ability from it. That’s right, you should try it too. Try focusing on the [Blessing] inside you.
“Alright” Shin tries to focus his concentration just like she said, and then information comes up to his mind. A mysterious feeling welled up inside him when he recognized the power inside him, it’s as if those power had been there from the very beginning. The information about how to use his power, it’s restriction, and also the [Words of Power], Shin has understood it.
“[Creation] ….huh”
“Ah, you shouldn’t gives out information about your abilities carelessly, It’s going to be your lifeline to live in this world after all. But still, it’s a pity that you’re from the creative type instead of battle type. Well it’ll work out somehow”
“Understood” Shin nods and hold the hand of Yuri who stay silent.
“Next, the village we’re going to is called Yutarika. You guys don’t need to worry about inn and gold, my place has extra room that you can use. But, your luggage will be submitted for the country. Think of it like tax for receiving special protection”
“But our smart phone is already broken”
“I don’t know what a smart phone is. Any goods will be fine, it can be traded as foreign-made art or antique item”
Shin looked at the bag, it was torn and there’s boar footprint on it. There’s also crushed water bottle inside. He wonder if these things really have any value, then again it’s meaningless to think about it since they have no other choice.
“Also I need to make sure of this. Are both of you a couple ?” “No” “We’re…….childhood friends”
Hearing the sudden question, both of them denied it with red face Even though they actually wanted to become one, they haven’t made any progress. That hugs during the battle with the boar is also their first time, they were truly far from declaring themselves as a couple.
“Then from now on, I recommend you to declare yourselves as a couple if someone asked”
“Why?”
“Because, generally speaking. A parent with [Blessing] may give birth to a child with the same ability, the rate is about one in five people, oh by the way Blessed people are never born from commoner. However the case is different for Fallen people. Even if the Fallen people doesn’t have any [Blessing], the children born from them have the possibility of carrying [Blessing] of various type. The probability is lower but it’s a fact”
“So that’s why the Fallen are protected ?”
“Yes, it’s preferable that the Fallen give birth to lot of children. And in your case, you’re a Fallen with [Blessing]. In other words, a Hero. It’s highly likely that your children will be born with [Blessing], if you wished for it, you can even have a Harem.
It seems Shin is surprised after hearing the word Harem. His mind is now wandering and stained in pink color. Yuri then return Shin from dreamland by pinching him with her finger.
“Uhm. Is there only a small amount of Heroes?”
“No. At this moment, there are several known people. But obviously there are even more Hero partners, especially women. They’re the one giving birth and doing other task after all.
“Well, I understand so far. But what’s the relation with declaring ourselves couple ?”
“I don’t know how it works in Earth. But in here, it’s forbidden to force yourself on woman who has decided their partner. Of course it’s OK if the woman are the one doing the invitation, because the woman has the right to choose on giving birth to children. That’s why you should declare yourselves as couple, after all Yuri is also a Fallen one you see ?”
Shin who understood the significance of her words gulp his saliva in anxiety. “What kind of stuff is allowed to someone without partner ?”
“In Yutarika Village, as long as the girl can give birth, men are permitted to come to sleep with her at night. Then the girl will choose the best one among them and decide her partner. Oh right, Blessed people and Fallen man are exception. Most woman will happily open their crotch and bear your children if you wish for it.
“I don’t want that” Imagining men sneaking to her place at night, Yuri’s face turns pale.
“I got it, I will make Yuri my partner”
“Yeah, I think that’s good. Since Yuri looks really scared, I’ll tell you a funny story. The truth is, before I left the village for the first time, I thought that a virgin means a girl that haven’t had their menstruation”
Shin and Yuri was stunned as Shana said those words with laughter. The common sense of this world is also different. While deliberating the anomaly behind that joke, they prepared themselves for their future lives.
“We’ve arrived. After we passed that gate, we can take a rest at my house. Afterward, you need to obtain a ribbon to prove you’re a couple.
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“…They really asked it” They have arrived at Shana’s house and right now Yuri is talking with Shana about her first impression of the house. Earlier at the gate, when Shana explained their situation to the soldiers guarding the gate, they questioned whether Yuri has a partner or not. After being told that Shin is a Hero, and that Yuri was his partner, the soldier sighed weakly.
“That was because they are commoner men, so they must compete for women”
Shin smiles bitterly hearing Shana’s remark and sat on a chair. Even though it’s not even 1 day yet, he felt pretty tired already for various reason. Strength seems to leave his body.
“Well, finding a bride is a serious problem for a village like this. Alright, Yuri this is a ribbon to prove that you have a partner, you should put it on your neck. If you’re wearing that, men won’t come near you”
“Why is the color pink ?” Yuri tilted her head slightly as she was given the ribbon, she was asking because the ribbon Shana wore is blue colored. Shana gave a bitter smile when Yuri asked about the meaning behind the color.
“Those who don’t wear anything are girls that haven’t had their first period yet and those who can’t give birth to children. Pink means you have a partner, red is married, and blue means you’re free. I’m wearing blue, but you don’t have to worry because men will never come to me. Even if I looks like this, I have some kind of special position in this village.”
“I, I can give birth to a child so I got pink……Do-does Shin-chan know about this ?” “Well, he was sitting behind you so now he knows” Hearing Yuri’s self-destructing question, Shin murmured in embarrassment and Shana burst out laughing.
“You guys are funny. In here it’s quite natural to show your value to men, so you don’t need to be shy about it” “It’s not necessary for me……..I have Shin-chan” Shana leaves the muttering Yuri alone and walks to Shin.
“After you finished eating today, you should take a good rest. Tomorrow will be a bit tough”
“What are we going to do ?” Shin was thinking of helping with housework or hunting, they need to earn their keep for living after all. Even though They’re being protected, They shouldn’t expect excessive aid. After all both of them have no intention of becoming a member of this village.
“First of all, you should learn more about your blessing. Afterward, you should register as an adventurer”
When Shin heard the last word of Shana, he suddenly stand up
“There’s an adventure guild in this world !?”
Chapter 02 – The Fallen
“The Mad Boar has run away, you don’t need to worry now”
The woman talks gently toward the two people who are hugging each other. The beautiful woman has a golden hair reaching her shoulder, she is carrying a large bow and wearing leather armor. Shin was surprised that this person who seemed to be the inhabitant of this fantasy world can speak japanese. Albeit everything that happened, Shin managed to open his mouth.
“T-Thank you very much”
The woman smiled gently hearing Shin’s gratitude. She grabbed their luggage that was crushed and messed up and then walked toward Shin.
“Let’s start by introducing ourselves. My name is Shana, Shana of the Yutarika” “My name is Shin, Shindou Shin” “I’m Mikogami Yuri” Both of them introduced themselves while still holding hands. Shana seemed to be thinking of something after hearing the name of these two, then after a while she clapped her hands as if she remembered something
“Those name sounds like it come from Japan, which mean your given name is Shin and Yuri right ?” “”You know about Japan?!””
The two of them yelled together after hearing unexpected words from Shana. Realizing that their action is rude, both of them lowered their head.
“Don’t worry, I don’t mind. I’m going to explain it slowly during our trip to the village” While laughing bitterly at the situation of those two, Shana put the bow in her hands to her back. Then she pointed at the crushed luggage. “Also, tools from another world is precious. Sorry about this, but can you carry these ?”
□ ■ □
Three people are walking side by side in the forest.
Shana was walking casually in front without any sign of wariness, meanwhile the two following her from behind are walking timidly.
When Shana noticed their appearance, she took out a cylinder shaped stick and smiled “This is a Miko Stone, It’s a really valuable tool that prevents monsters to come near its carrier. The stone is shaped like ‘that’. Well, you can actually use it that way too” “Ah…eh….um, is…. is that so” “I, I’m not thinking about that!”
The size is big, and the shape is detailed too. Anyone who see that shrine maiden stone will agree that it looks like the symbol of manhood. Shin and Yuri turns red and diverted their eyes from it.
“Well then, I will explain why I know about Japan first. You see, People from a world called Earth often got lost to this world” The two of them looks like they want to ask another question after hearing those words, but they didn’t want to interrupt and wait for her next words.
“We call those people [The Fallen] It means a human who had fallen down from their mother world. And also, there’s no way for you guys to return to your original world. No wait, to be precise no one found a way to return to their original world yet.”
“…..Is…that so” Shin dropped his shoulder, and Yuri grasps the hem of her sleeves tightly.
“Even so, you guys don’t need to feel pessimistic. There are various reasons for this. For example, Fallen people are protected in here. Especially a Hero from another world like you”
“You said that too earlier, what do you mean Hero ?”
“You used some kind of [Power] earlier right ? That is a physical strengthening power commonly owned by the Blessed people” Hearing Shana’s words, Shin recalled the feeling from the previous fight where time moves in slow motion.
“Thought acceleration and Muscle strengthening, we call both of those power [Body Reinforcement]. It looks like you have a slightly higher ability than the average person. It’s unusual for someone to have that much power before training”
“Is it something like ‘Cheat’ ?”
“Ah, yeah probably something like that. It seems young Fallen like you loves to use that mysterious word in this world. If the meaning of that word is something like above standard or abnormal, then those monster aren’t really different from you or me. Those bastards deserves to be called cheater too”
Hearing Shana’s warning, Shin seemed to be a little nervous.
“I guess we went over our topic. Basically, there are some Fallen who received [Blessing], we call those people [Hero]. Those people generally received a powerful ability from it. That’s right, you should try it too. Try focusing on the [Blessing] inside you.
“Alright” Shin tries to focus his concentration just like she said, and then information comes up to his mind. A mysterious feeling welled up inside him when he recognized the power inside him, it’s as if those power had been there from the very beginning. The information about how to use his power, it’s restriction, and also the [Words of Power], Shin has understood it.
“[Creation] ….huh”
“Ah, you shouldn’t gives out information about your abilities carelessly, It’s going to be your lifeline to live in this world after all. But still, it’s a pity that you’re from the creative type instead of battle type. Well it’ll work out somehow”
“Understood” Shin nods and hold the hand of Yuri who stay silent.
“Next, the village we’re going to is called Yutarika. You guys don’t need to worry about inn and gold, my place has extra room that you can use. But, your luggage will be submitted for the country. Think of it like tax for receiving special protection”
“But our smart phone is already broken”
“I don’t know what a smart phone is. Any goods will be fine, it can be traded as foreign-made art or antique item”
Shin looked at the bag, it was torn and there’s boar footprint on it. There’s also crushed water bottle inside. He wonder if these things really have any value, then again it’s meaningless to think about it since they have no other choice.
“Also I need to make sure of this. Are both of you a couple ?” “No” “We’re…….childhood friends”
Hearing the sudden question, both of them denied it with red face Even though they actually wanted to become one, they haven’t made any progress. That hugs during the battle with the boar is also their first time, they were truly far from declaring themselves as a couple.
“Then from now on, I recommend you to declare yourselves as a couple if someone asked”
“Why?”
“Because, generally speaking. A parent with [Blessing] may give birth to a child with the same ability, the rate is about one in five people, oh by the way Blessed people are never born from commoner. However the case is different for Fallen people. Even if the Fallen people doesn’t have any [Blessing], the children born from them have the possibility of carrying [Blessing] of various type. The probability is lower but it’s a fact”
“So that’s why the Fallen are protected ?”
“Yes, it’s preferable that the Fallen give birth to lot of children. And in your case, you’re a Fallen with [Blessing]. In other words, a Hero. It’s highly likely that your children will be born with [Blessing], if you wished for it, you can even have a Harem.
It seems Shin is surprised after hearing the word Harem. His mind is now wandering and stained in pink color. Yuri then return Shin from dreamland by pinching him with her finger.
“Uhm. Is there only a small amount of Heroes?”
“No. At this moment, there are several known people. But obviously there are even more Hero partners, especially women. They’re the one giving birth and doing other task after all.
“Well, I understand so far. But what’s the relation with declaring ourselves couple ?”
“I don’t know how it works in Earth. But in here, it’s forbidden to force yourself on woman who has decided their partner. Of course it’s OK if the woman are the one doing the invitation, because the woman has the right to choose on giving birth to children. That’s why you should declare yourselves as couple, after all Yuri is also a Fallen one you see ?”
Shin who understood the significance of her words gulp his saliva in anxiety. “What kind of stuff is allowed to someone without partner ?”
“In Yutarika Village, as long as the girl can give birth, men are permitted to come to sleep with her at night. Then the girl will choose the best one among them and decide her partner. Oh right, Blessed people and Fallen man are exception. Most woman will happily open their crotch and bear your children if you wish for it.
“I don’t want that” Imagining men sneaking to her place at night, Yuri’s face turns pale.
“I got it, I will make Yuri my partner”
“Yeah, I think that’s good. Since Yuri looks really scared, I’ll tell you a funny story. The truth is, before I left the village for the first time, I thought that a virgin means a girl that haven’t had their menstruation”
Shin and Yuri was stunned as Shana said those words with laughter. The common sense of this world is also different. While deliberating the anomaly behind that joke, they prepared themselves for their future lives.
“We’ve arrived. After we passed that gate, we can take a rest at my house. Afterward, you need to obtain a ribbon to prove you’re a couple.
□ ■ □
“…They really asked it” They have arrived at Shana’s house and right now Yuri is talking with Shana about her first impression of the house. Earlier at the gate, when Shana explained their situation to the soldiers guarding the gate, they questioned whether Yuri has a partner or not. After being told that Shin is a Hero, and that Yuri was his partner, the soldier sighed weakly.
“That was because they are commoner men, so they must compete for women”
Shin smiles bitterly hearing Shana’s remark and sat on a chair. Even though it’s not even 1 day yet, he felt pretty tired already for various reason. Strength seems to leave his body.
“Well, finding a bride is a serious problem for a village like this. Alright, Yuri this is a ribbon to prove that you have a partner, you should put it on your neck. If you’re wearing that, men won’t come near you”
“Why is the color pink ?” Yuri tilted her head slightly as she was given the ribbon, she was asking because the ribbon Shana wore is blue colored. Shana gave a bitter smile when Yuri asked about the meaning behind the color.
“Those who don’t wear anything are girls that haven’t had their first period yet and those who can’t give birth to children. Pink means you have a partner, red is married, and blue means you’re free. I’m wearing blue, but you don’t have to worry because men will never come to me. Even if I looks like this, I have some kind of special position in this village.”
“I, I can give birth to a child so I got pink……Do-does Shin-chan know about this ?” “Well, he was sitting behind you so now he knows” Hearing Yuri’s self-destructing question, Shin murmured in embarrassment and Shana burst out laughing.
“You guys are funny. In here it’s quite natural to show your value to men, so you don’t need to be shy about it” “It’s not necessary for me……..I have Shin-chan” Shana leaves the muttering Yuri alone and walks to Shin.
“After you finished eating today, you should take a good rest. Tomorrow will be a bit tough”
“What are we going to do ?” Shin was thinking of helping with housework or hunting, they need to earn their keep for living after all. Even though They’re being protected, They shouldn’t expect excessive aid. After all both of them have no intention of becoming a member of this village.
“First of all, you should learn more about your blessing. Afterward, you should register as an adventurer”
When Shin heard the last word of Shana, he suddenly stand up
“There’s an adventure guild in this world !?”
