A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring (異世界ゆるり紀行 ～子育てしながら冒険者します～)

My name is Takumi Kayano,

and until a few hours ago,

I lived a completely ordinary life in Japan.

But right now.

I'm in another world, surrounded by monsters.

A Red Wolf, huh? This says it's C-rank.

Now! Air Shot!

Jeez. Danger right off the bat, huh?

Inventory.

As for how I ended up in this peculiar situation.

Oh no! This is all my fault.

Forgive me, it was an accident, I swear!

Um, hold on.

I've got no idea what's happening.

Who are you exactly? And where are we?

Huh? Uh.

What in the world is going on?

I didn't do something to make this kid cry, did I?

I can explain this.

My name is Sylphyryll.

Oh, right, I'm Takumi Kayano.

It's nice to meet you.

This may be difficult for you to believe.

But I'm actually what you would call a god.

And we're in a corner of the Divine Realm.

I get it.

This is some kinda scam.

-This is not a scam! -Huh?

- -I'm sorry!

While I really can read your mind,

I didn't do it just then!

You say that, but how'd you know

what I was thinking?

A hunch, okay?

You want me to believe that?

So anyway, uh.

Look, it's alright, you can call me Syl

if that makes it easier.

Syl. Could you do me a favor

and explain everything from the beginning?

Oh, yeah, sorry!

So, to be perfectly honest,

I kinda accidentally killed you.

Wait.

What?

According to Syl.

He was trying to repair a rift

in the space-time continuum.

But he used a little too much power

and punched through.

I just happened to be on the other side

of the rift and got hit.

And so I died at twenty eight.

A classic case of wrong place, wrong time.

The body I have now was created by Syl.

As an apology,

he reincarnated me in Etelldia

the world he governs.

In addition to basic knowledge of this world

and it's languages,

this body's got a number of skills.

I guess this window displays my stats.

Looks like I'm younger now.

And level three?

Is it because I killed those Red Wolves?

More monsters?

Wait, kids?

A little boy and girl.

They look like twins.

Are they lost?

Hello there.

Are your parents around somewhere?

They must be worried about you.

What should I do?

I can't just leave them here all alone.

Sounds like you're hungry. Hang on.

Syl mentioned something about putting

a bunch of food in my inventory

so I wouldn't starve.

This should work.

Here, these are for you.

Eat up!

Their clothes have seen better days.

Oh, delivery.

Right, arms up, 'kay?

I'm planning to make my way out of this forest

and head to a town.

Would you two like to come with me?

It's nice to meet you.

I'm Takumi.

What are your names? How old are you?

They still won't even talk to me.

Could I use my Appraise skill on them?

They're five years old.

But their name field is empty.

Alright, then.

Your name's Alan and you'll be Elena.

Great! Let's go.

Doesn't seem like they're having

any trouble keeping up with this pace.

But they're still kids,

maybe I should slow down a bit--

Slow down, you two! Come back.

- -Monsters?

Watch out. It's dangerous!

- -Oh, right. Magic!

Wait, if I cast anything, I'll hit the kids!

What should I do?

They're so strong!

And they're only five?

You took off running because you knew

there were monsters ahead, is that it?

'Kay, that's fair.

From now on, if you notice something,

could you give me a heads up first?

You guys surprised me back there.

Kids or not, they might be safer

in this dangerous forest than I am.

Who's protecting who?

Ah, I see!

Nice job, you guys let me know

about the monster!

Thanks for that. You're a big help!

They're just so cute.

They kept beating up any monsters

that got in our way.

I didn't even get a chance to help.

Well, looks like the sun's setting

and this is a good place to make camp.

Alright then, Alan, Elena, let's gather some wood!

At first, they seemed a little wary.

But they've been smiling a lot more now.

Guess that means they're warming up to me.

Alright, you two. In here.

And so, the first day of my new adventures

in Etelldia came to an end.

Hey guys. Look! We made it to a town.

You're kidding, right?

You really went through the Forest of Gaia?

Yep, that's right.

Oh yeah, the Forest of Gaia

is a danger-zone for A-rankers only.

I must look suspicious bringing two kids along.

I'm just visiting from the countryside

to find some herbs I needed.

I didn't go too deep into the forest.

Also, these kids are strong enough

to defend themselves.

Well. Any luck finding your herbs?

Uh-huh! I found some along the forest's edge.

That's good.

Don't do anything too crazy.

Now, if you'd show me your ID.

My ID?

Didn't you want to go into town?

The thing is.

Since I came from way out in the countryside,

I don't have one yet.

I see. In that case,

we'll have to inspect you here.

First, pick up these crystal balls.

A magic device that identifies criminals?

I don't think any of us have a criminal history,

but I have no clue who these kids are.

Will they be okay?

Great! It looks like you're all clear!

Thank goodness.

Here you go, your temporary IDs.

If you plan to stay for a while,

you can get official ones made at the guild.

Hey, thanks a bunch.

Having all these strangers around

might be too much for them.

Wait for me here, I'll be right back, okay?

Can you hear me, Syl?

I'll answer your call any time, Takumi.

So, how are you enjoying life in Etelldia?

Well, the truth is.

I ran into a pair of twins while in the Forest of Gaia,

and, of course, I couldn't just

abandon them there,

so I ended up bringing them to this city.

But I can't look after them by myself,

so I was thinking I'd leave them at an orphanage.