I think I haven't described this town yet. This town is one of those typical real-world medieval towns. It has a wooden fence all around big enough to stop any small monsters but small enough to put a fight against bigger, more serious monsters. I say monsters because I'm assuming there would be some like in other games; this would be a boring game otherwise. However, their "guards" are nothing more than peasants; they wear their normal clothing and wield their rakes and pitchforks. They don't seem to have much training and discipline either; some sleep on the job and some are too skinny to actually put up a fight. Since there are some trees near the entrance where I hid to, they haven't seen me doing my fast running (which would probably freak them out if they did). One of the guards stops me.

"It's not often we get visitors this far from the city. Who are you?"

"I'm just a traveler."

"Oh, but you don't look like a traveler. Travelers I've seen are mostly merchants in decent clothing, typically with their donkeys and wagon. I don't see you having neither. So, who are you, really?"

I look at myself and realize that I'm no better than a hobo; my clothes are ruined and dirty from my little experiment earlier.

"Ahh, that's…"

"It's 'either', Nishimura-kun. And we don't drive away visitors just because of their looks. We're better than that!"

"I know it's 'either'! I'm just… testing Suguro here!"

"Umm, Nishimura-san… I got a higher grade than you-"

"Shut up! Also, am I not a guard? What the hell's my point then if you keep inviting visitors in like this? … Fine, but he's your responsibility! Don't blame me if something happens because of him!"

"Yes yes, Nishimura-sama. Thank you for being so understanding, goshoujin-sama… :P"

You forgot the /s! He might misunderstand! Why is he blushing? Can't you see, he DID misunderstand! *sigh* I go in and walk with the girl that helped me.

"Please forgive Nishimura-kun. He can be a bit… passionate sometimes. Anyways, welcome to our little town of Grens! I'm Nonaka, your tour guide for today! *giggles*"

Ahh, this girl… I don't think I can handle her.

"What's your name?"

"Oh… I'm Tomiji Homura, but you can just call me Homura."

It would be weird if I give my nickname to someone I barely know if this is another real world. I know I definitely won't do it back in my world!

"First names already, huh… So… what really brought you here?"

"Umm… As I've told Nishimura-san, I'm just a travell-"

"Tsk tsk tsk. I can tell when you lie, you know!"

*gasp* She's sharp! *sigh* There goes my paper-thin cover. I can't keep lying like that, anyways. I have to tell her the truth and be ready for any consequences. "Actually, I-"

*giggles* "I was just kidding! I really can't tell if someone's lying at all! But seeing how you fell for that easily, I don't think you're a bad guy, right? I'm sure you have your reasons for lying, too. I won't pry… just, if you want to, you can tell me about it or anything at all! After all, they call me Clear Ears oneechan not literally, but because I'm a good listener! Now, enough about me. Let's continue with the tour!"

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It is confirmed: I really can't handle her.

She tours me around their simple town joyfully, and all I can do is nod in response. Continuing my description of the town from the inside, Grens is big enough to fit at most 15 families. It's not a big town, but even so, it looks quite busy; everyone has their own role to play. Men chop wood, farm, and tend to the animals, while women take care of their young, clean, do laundry, and cook for their families. Children old enough help either out on the field or at home, while those too young play with others in their age group. However, what really surprised me is the school at the edge of the town. It is bigger than any of the houses around here, so it's quite hard to miss. Now that explains it when Nonaka corrected that guard's grammar... wouldn't that mean they're more advanced when compared to medieval towns of my world, since even peasants get access to education? Nice!

During the tour, many people wave at Nonaka; she seems quite popular among the townsfolk. They're a bit wary of me, however.

Finally, Nonaka leads me to the last stop of the tour.

"This is our blacksmith, Shoji-san. Seeing you don't have any weapons on you, you would probably want one, since it can be quite dangerous outside the town, especially at night. Don't worry, we won't drive you out. You can stay as long as you help out around town. Anyways, if you have any weapons you want or you want one made, Shoji-san can sort it out for you. Although, I won't expect much from him if you're looking for some high-quality stuff."

"Hey, don't sell me short like that! I'll have you know that I apprenticed under Haldred-sama himself, so I can manage some high-quality weapons and armor, providing you give me the proper materials. It's not my fault the last customers expected me to create a great-quality sword using only felboar bones and troll fangs; it's like building a proper house using only dirt, it's ridiculous!"

"Right right, I'm sure it's completely their fault! :P "

"…! …"

Shoji-san stands almost 6 feet tall. He has a muscular build and intimidating gaze that can make anyone tremble. But even he can't do anything against her. Are all girls like this, or is it just her? Nonetheless, she's scary!

"Anyways, before I officially end the tour, I should introduce you to someone that can provide you with a roof over your head for a while. We don't really have inns here, since merchants don't stay for long and we don't get much 'travelers' passing by here."

This girl… she really doesn't trust me, does she? Well, I'm a stranger here, after all, so it can't be helped.

*giggles* "Follow me!"