Wizard, I Have Another World

Chapter 2 Mysterious Land

"Damn echidna, greed is the original sin. Even God's servants will be cast out of God's kingdom after death."

As he walked out of the church, Karl, filled with resentment, muttered curses under his breath. Seeing someone approaching from the opposite direction, he quickly lowered his head and said:

"Merciful Lord of Dawn..."

The Lord of Dawn is merciful to his followers, so Father Vic gave Karl time to demonstrate his 'piety'.

Thirty gold coins!

This is not a small amount.

The Bergman family does not have a talent for financial management.

in contrast,

They are all very good at squandering money.

My grandfather, being a baron, was willing to sell his lands to maintain his affluent lifestyle.

His father had brought Carl to Signoria for many years, but they had not been able to buy a property and had been renting in a not-so-bustling neighborhood.

In order to get the job of an inspector and have a respectable job, he almost emptied all his savings.

"Ugh!"

With a sigh, Karl did not choose to take a carriage, but instead walked to the bustling Rouen Street.

This is the largest champagne market in the city, and also the largest distribution center for goods in the surrounding marquisates.

September,

The month of abundance.

If the master is generous, even serfs will have some spare money, and the market will be bustling with activity.

With more people, it's naturally less clean.

The streets were filled with dirty water and filth, and various smells mingled together, accompanied by constant shouts.

"Seafood from the Gulf of Puglia, all kinds of fish..."

"Flower cakes served with cheese-spread soft bread, sixpence a serving, a favorite among the elderly and children."

"Fresh vegetables and fruits, cheap and affordable."

"Bordeaux wines are indispensable at aristocratic banquets; one sip and you'll never forget it."

……

Carl carefully avoided the crowd, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily, and he kept his pockets tightly closed the whole way.

There are many thieves here.

Especially someone like him, dressed smartly but without any attendants, is the perfect target for those people.

He only relaxed his guard slightly when he arrived at a familiar shop.

"Udyr, is your father not here?"

"He went to buy supplies."

Udir was a young man of about fifteen or sixteen years old, with dark skin and a shy demeanor when he spoke.

"Give me a bucket of milk." Karl pointed, then thought for a moment and added:

"The cheapest one."

"Um?"

Udyr paused for a moment, then said:

"Mr. Carl, this milk is not for drinking, well... of course, some people do drink it."

In difficult circumstances, people would even drink sewage, so of course they would drink inferior milk.

However, this kind of milk was clearly not appropriate for the status of the guests in front of them.

"I know."

Carl smiled:

"Give me another ten pounds of marinated meat strips, the cheapest kind."

"This..." Udyr shrugged.

"All right."

"A total of two crowns and three pence."

The crown was called a silver coin decades ago, although it was not made of pure silver.

One crown is equivalent to twelve pence.

One pound equals ten crowns.

The pound, also known as the gold pound, contains a certain amount of gold mixed in.

This is the commonly used currency for transactions. There is another currency that is not commonly used above the pound.

gold!

The coins are made of pure gold and feature the portrait of the first king of Gondor. In addition to being used to purchase goods, they are also highly collectible.

One gold coin was equivalent to ten pounds.

Inspector Carl's salary was settled every two weeks, and he could earn more than twenty pounds a month.

That is, a little over two gold coins.

In that case, thirty gold coins don't seem like much.

But he still wants to spend money.

In the past, Carl didn't have the habit of saving money, and his monthly income was often not enough to cover his expenses, so he needed his father to help him out from time to time.

He currently has just over one gold coin in savings, so thirty gold coins would undoubtedly be a huge sum for him.

…………

They grabbed a quick bite on the way to fill their stomachs, and when they got back to their lodgings, Mrs. Mary had already gone to work; she was a long-term employee at a bakery.

Jenny is practicing her voice.

Her voice was very special, like the song of a lark outside the window; it was a rare talent.

If Jenny passes the Barrow concert's test in a while, her future will be different.

singer,

In an era without schools and where ordinary people had no access to education, it was possible to transcend social classes.

Therefore, Mrs. Mary made Jenny stop everything she was doing and focus on practicing singing at home.

Carl listened intently for a moment, using the music to calm his agitated mood, before slowing his pace back to his room.

"Thirty gold coins!"

He put down the milk and cured meat, pondered for a moment, and then stepped forward to take down the sword hanging on the wall.

This is a knight's broadsword.

It can be wielded with one hand or two.

The broad blade gleamed with a cold light, and when swung, it created a powerful gust of wind, clearly not just an ornament.

The weight of nearly three kilograms may seem ordinary, but it is definitely not easy to swing for a long time.

Generally speaking, only knights' squires who have undergone rigorous training possess this power.

"drink!"

Karl gave a low shout, held his sword with both hands, and slashed forward with a sudden blow. The blade stopped steadily a foot off the ground.

Vertical cleave!

His simple moves, however, demonstrate his solid fundamental skills.

The Bergman family rose to prominence through military exploits, and their inherited Gale Sword Technique is a knight-level swordsmanship with formidable power.

unfortunately,

Karl's grandfather was illiterate, and although he became a baron, he did not obtain the breathing technique that could activate the life seed and evolve the body; otherwise, Karl would have been a knight's squire long ago.

Perhaps,

There's still a chance to become a knight!

In this world, knights possess strength and status far exceeding that of ordinary people.

After changing into a tight-fitting soft armor and practicing swordsmanship for a while, Karl stopped when beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, his face hardening.

"If pushed to the limit, I'm capable of anything."

As he spoke, he embraced a broadsword, carried milk and cured meat, closed his eyes, and lay down on the bed.

If pushed too far, he might not resort to highway robbery, but obtaining thirty gold coins in a short time doesn't necessarily mean he has to become a bandit.

Well enough……

cross!

With a faint glow, Karl opened his eyes again and found himself in a wondrous place.

Endless stars floated all around, and beneath him sat a stone chair carved with ancient patterns, exuding a sense of mystery.

The broadsword was still in his arms, and the milk and cured meat were still in his hands.

But the environment,

But then things changed drastically!

It felt as if we had arrived in outer space, or as if we were on the throne of a god, looking down upon endless stars.

Not only had the environment changed, but the moment he appeared here, all his unease, worry, and excitement were suppressed by absolute rationality.

At this moment, Karl's expression was solemn and indifferent, his brown eyes were calm, and he had every thought under control.

This moment.

He's like a god!

"Whoosh!"

The broadsword slashed out again.

The same vertical slash, but this time it was noticeably more stable, with power, speed, and precision reaching the level of a knight's squire.

"really……"

"Having arrived here, I possess absolute rationality, and even my ability to control my physical body has been enhanced to a certain extent."

Where exactly is this place?

After a moment's hesitation, Karl, having received no answer, strode forward. With each step he took, the scene before him changed once more.

cross!

That's right.

Karl is not only a time traveler, but he can also use that mysterious place to come to another world.

(End of this chapter)