*Thump*

"Owww"

Rubbing my head i got up from the floor falling out of bed might not be the best way to wake up but at least it's a normal way to wake up instead of waking up amongst the star's. Yawning i stretched afterwards i passed through the tower's of book's in my room and entered the library.

I could smell something mouth watering following my nose i went up to the second floor and found that the library only covered halve of the second floor going to the back wall i looked around and spotted a open door this is where the pleasant smell was coming from. Walking over i could hear humming looking in i found Orimis cooking over a small stove not wanting to startle him i knocked on the door.

*Knock,Knock*

Looking over Orimis smiled.

"Ah good morning Dracoal i trust you slept well?"

Smiling i nodded.

"I did indeed and thank you again for providing a place for me to sleep. And may i ask what are you making that smell's so good?"

Smiling Orimis said.

"Thank you for the compliment i am making some stew for breakfast would you like to try some?"

Before i could answer.*Grrrroooowwwllll*

Orimis burst out laughing and my face quickly turned red chuckling Orimis said.

"It would seem that would be a yes come sit and i will set out the food."

Taking a seat and trying to shake off my embarrassment by the time i settled down Orimis had come back and gave me a bowl of his stew. Thanking him for the food i started eating the stew i was still amazed that royal road was able to recreate taste in this world. After the meal Orimis asked.

"So Dracoal when would you like to begin repairing the book's in your room?"

Hearing that i started thinking when would be the best time to repair the mountain's of book's in my room the morning is not a option since it was taken by the training hall i would be spending most of my time there so i can complete it as fast as possible. The afternoon was taken by Baratie and i had no clue for how long Zeff would have me work for each day. So that would leave sometime in the evening to repair the book's in my room with that in mind i said.

"I hope beginning this evening would be agreeable to you. I had told instructor Lancer of the training hall i would be training starting today. And later during lunch i will be cooking for Zeff at Baratie. So with that said that leave's the evening were i have free time so i hope this is agreeable."

Orimis had a amused smile when he said.

"Training to be a warrior and learning the cooking craft based on that one might say you are ether indecisive or lack focus."

I couldn't help but be more than a little irritated if this was a example of the reaction's i would get from people if they learned what i was trying to do. While trying to keep the irritation out of my voice i asked.

"And what do you think Orimis?"

The amused grin Orimis had grew even bigger.

"I intended no offense from my statement Dracoal so no need to feel so irritated. As for my personal opinion it looks like you intend to learn as many skill's as you can."

I couldn't help but be surprised i had thought i had masked my irritation well but he could see right through it.

But the greatest surprised came from the fact that he came very close to what my ultimate goal is. Contemplating what he said i decided to trust Orimis with both my original goal and my new goal.

"Admittedly i was irritated at first by what you said but after you stated your opinion i can not help but be surprised that you came close to my original goal."

Raising a eyebrow Orimis said.

"Original goal?"

Nodding i continued.

"My original goal was to learn if it was possible for me to learn all skill's and ability's in this world. But that has taken a back seat do to my current situation. My main goal it to make sure i don't die for the next four year's."

For a while Orimis had a pensive look eventually he stirred and said.

"Your original goal is quite an ambitious one and most would say it cant be done. But the world is vast it's mysteries endless with knowledge waiting to be learned so no one should say it cant be done. As for your new goal i am a little confused from what i can tell you are a freedmen sent by Gaea the holy seer."(Source Vol 1 Ch 10 wish i had more info on this)

"And to my knowledge freedmen don't die permanently they simply return after a few day's of there death so can you explain why you are so set on not dieing for four year's?"

The response Orimis gave to my first goal was interesting it made me wonder if he tried something along the same lines. As for his question i was a little hesitant to try to explain my current situation since i had no idea if the creator's of royal road would allow the npc's to comprehend the true nature of there reality.

But i decided to go ahead and tell Orimis my condition with that in mind i told him about the accident while leaving out the mention of vehicles then went on to tell him the subsequent state of my body and lastly the offer that was made and the reasons why dieing here had the likely chance to kill me for good. I did leave out the part were people in my world created his. Once more Orimis had a pensive look and the time he took to respond was even longer.

"So the reason the freedmen keep resurrecting is because they are not in there real body's only there mind's cross over into this world that is very interesting. But i am perplexed why do you stress that you must survive for the next four year's when you can simply reside here for that time to avoid any danger that could threaten you?"

I couldn't help but smile at that.

"The reason is quite simple war is coming and it will be the freedmen guild's that hold power in the central Continent that will bring it. The moment those guild's became strong enough to do anything by force they started to attack each other  for control. And battle's for city's usually result in many innocent causality's."

"It is my hope that does not happen here for many year's to come but i need the strength and ability to survive these coming year's. Once these four year's pass i can breath a little easier but i will certainly face death more than once in that time."

After hearing that Orimis nodded and asked a unexpected question.

"If you are successful in surviving the next four year's i assume you will return to your original goal. I am curious what will you do if you succeed in gaining that much power?"  

This time i was the one with a pensive look it took me a long time to really think about what really i wanted. Thinking back on all the game's i have played not one allowed the amount of freedom i desired. They also never let anyone make decision's that alter the game world the way they want. Most of the time when a decision came up you are usually only had a good choice or a evil one.

Some rare game's had a third middle ground choice but even then you rarely had a choice that was what you wanted. But here in royal road user's could literally take control of kingdom's and change the course of event's. Thinking along those lines of what i could do that would leave a lasting effect on this world long after i was dead. As a idea started to form in my mind i couldn't help but smile.

"i want to leave a lasting effect on this world that will carry on long after my death."

With a surprised look Orimis said.

"That is quite surprising most people don't think in such a long term view. So what kind of legacy do you wish to leave behind? One that the people will look upon with pride and respect or fear and hate?"

With a grin i said.

"That will be for the historian's to decide. But i do know that change in any form will be welcomed and rejected and only time will tell."

With a nod Orimis said.

"It will be interesting to see what you will do in the year's to come. Now enough of this heavy talk it is time for me to attend to the library and for you to head to the training hall i know Lancer does not like people who are late."

With a nod i got up and brought my dish's over to the sink after thanking Orimis for the meal i headed over to the training hall upon entering Lancer walked over and greeted me.

"Morning traveler so you returned i am happy that you have come to train. So before you start i would like to know your name and what weapon you wish to learn."

With a smile i said.

"Good morning instructor Lancer my name is Dracoal. As for which weapon i wish to learn i wish to master all weapon's but the sword is my favorite."

Lancer had a big grin.

"HA! Mastering all weapon's would be quite the feat but it is good that you favor the sword since it take's more skill to master than other weapon's. So have you any experience wielding a blade?"

Shaking my head i replied with a no Lancer had a pleased smile since he could train me from the ground up without having to worry about any habit's i may have formed if i did. He took me over to a rack full of wooden sword's after handing me one he instructed me to strike the scarecrow i did as told and began my training.

After a few hour's i was worn out after the first hour Lancer instructed me to change my attack to a different angle and i would attack in that manner until a hour passed and he would have me change my attack.

This kept on until a hour before lunch so i decided to stop for the day after putting up the wooden sword i was using i looked over at a user that had been here ever since i arrived he looked Korean but i wasn't sure. What got my attention was the fact he was attacking the scarecrow like he was possessed.

It looked like he had a vendetta against it he was going at it like that the entire time without stopping i admired the willpower it took to keep at it. I would keep going but chef Zeff was expecting me and i did not want to incur his wrath.

I walked over to instructor Lancer ans told him i would be going to Baratie to work for Zeff as i promised but i would return tomorrow. With that i headed over to the Baratie like yesterday i found Casandra bringing people there order's and taking them as i walk over i said.

"Good morning Casandra."

Looking over she smiled.

"Morning Dracoal father was asking about you not to long ago. Go on in i am looking forward to any new food you make!"  

With a smile and nod i went inside once in the kitchen i looked around and like yesterday i did not see chef Zeff anywhere. Taking a step forward i was about to call out when i felt a blade pressed against my neck and a cold voice spoke.

"So vagabond you didn't run very good."

I wasn't as freaked out by this as i was yesterday but it was still unnerving that chef Zeff was able to sneak up on me like that. Trying to keep a mostly level voice i said.

"Good morning chef Zeff i returned as promised."

He smiled at my slightly shaky voice then removed his knife and replied.

"Not that you had any choice. Now before i have you make anything for the customer's you need to learn how to cook properly."

Chef Zeff went on to show me how to cook. After creating a few dish's i was happy to receive the cooking skill.

*Ding*

(Source Vol 1 Ch 7 LMS )

You have gained a new skill!Cooking skill LVL 1(0%)With this skill you are now able to make basic meals's.Increases the speed of recovery of stamina when served. Increases life when served. (+2.5%)

Not to long after this Casandra called into the kitchen.

"We have a order of two wolf steak's for table two and a order of pizza for table five."

With a surprised look i ask chef Zeff.

"You added pizza to your menu?"

With a irritated look Zeff replied.

"It was Casandra's idea she insisted on it even though i didn't think people would eat food that wasn't healthy."

It would seem that Zeff was a little bit of a health nut.I didn't disagree with him not because it would be more unhealthy for me than the food but simply the fact that eating such food need's to be done in moderation. ( Not that i am one to talk <.<' ) I was a little curious so i asked.

This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience.

"How long have you been selling the pizza's for?"

As he walked over to start gathering the ingredient's for the pizza chef Zeff replied.

"For about halve an hour. While i start this you do the wolf steak's."

"Yes chef Zeff."

And with that i started working as a cook for Baratie.I quickly became very grateful for being able to go on the net in game it was very helpful when i started learning new dish's from chef Zeff. By the time lunch rolled around a rather noisy crowed had gathered at Baratie.

( Crowed chatter )

"Is it true that this place make's pizza?!"

"That's what a friend of mine said he was walking by when he saw it on the menu."

"What kind's are they making?Are they doing a meat lover's!?!"

"Umm Janet aren't you on a diet?I thought you wanted to loose weight not gain it?"

*THUMP*

"OUCH!What was that for?!"

"Idiot food here doesn't make us fat remember!"

"Oh right so you will still be doing yoga right?I hate to loose such a nice view."

*THUMP*THUMP*

"OOWWWWW!! Hew wait don't run off Janet i am sorry!"

Yup definitely a noisy bunch i thought. Zeff looked over and asked.

"Meat lover's?"

Looking up from the food i was making i respond.

"Meat lover's is a type of pizza with a assortment of meat's as topping's. The cheese pizza i mad was the simplest that can be made. You can also use vegetable's as topping's and pretty much anything else you can think of."

With a contemplative look Zeff nodded and returned to work. As the lunch hour progressed it seemed word of Baratie having pizza began to spread like wild fire. Near the end of lunch there were around two or three hundred people wanting pizza and nearly all of them user's. Chef Zeff had been grumbling for the last thirty minute's i didn't catch much but the gist of it was him complaining that instead of healthy food people wanted food that only had taste but no health benefit.

We also ended up making around at least a dozen different type's of pizza ranging from peperoni to squid. before lunch even ended we had to tell everyone we could no longer make any more pizza since we had run out of ingredient's this caused a lot of disappointment from many user's but i suggested to Casandra to ask for there name's and order's and tell them to come back tomorrow this lifted there spirit's.

With that the first day of cooking for Baratie came to a close after lunch Zeff asked...well more like demanded for another recipe. Racking my brain for something easy and quick to make i thought about the massive success of the pizza and decided to make a cheese burger's. I made around a dozen of them using different meat cow,wolf and fox meat where used like last time both Casandra and chef Zeff tried the new food.

This time around chef Zeff seemed to be more approving of the food i was making right until i put a generous amount of cheese of some of them then he made the comment.

"It's like you are allergic to healthy food boy."

Casandra's comment after eating the food made me wonder if she was more dangerous than Zeff.

"Keep making food like this and i just might have to chain you up in the kitchen all day!"

Needles to say i was grateful when Zeff said.

"I wont have you eating food meant for customer's Casandra they may like stuffing themselves with

unhealthy food but so long as you live under my roof you will eat healthy."

With the look Casandra was giving Zeff i was reminded of the saying if look's could kill. And if they could Zeff would be dead as a door nail. I was curious as to why Zeff was worried about what food Casandra eats since she seemed to be as fit as a athlete. But since i didn't have a death wish i didn't ask. As i finished cleaning up the kitchen before going back to the library Zeff walked over and said.

"Well vagabond it seems you aren't completely useless after all."

With that he tossed a pouch at me. After i caught it i heard some clinking noise from the pouch raising a eye brow i opened the pouch. Upon seeing the content's i was surprised my jaw didn't hit the floor. Inside the pouch where a great deal of copper,silver and gold coin's there was nearly thirty gold in total. With a stutter i asked.

"W-What's this for?"

Looking at me like i was a idiot Zeff replied.

"It's money you use it to pay for stuff don't you know anything vagabond?"

Hearing that i quickly became irritated and said.

"I know full well what money is for and i am not a vagabond! I happen to be staying with Orimis at the library."

Chuckling Zeff said.

"Well i see it's easy to get you riled up and i must admit i was surprised when Orimis came by earlier and said you where staying with him. And to find out he managed to rope you in to repairing those mountain's of book's gave me a good laugh. As for the money it was at Casandra's insistence that you received a portion of the money earned from the food you showed us how to make. So you better thank her the next time you see her!"

I was shocked that a small portion of the money earned from the pizza alone earned me nearly

thirty gold! I was also surprised to learn that Zeff new Orimis so i had to ask.  

"How long have you known Orimis?"

Zeff looked like he was considering if he should bother answering shrugging he said.

"For about ten year's at this point he is actually a normal patron here. Now since you are done cleaning up the mess you made off with you!"

With another irritated look i said my good bye's to Zeff and thanked Casandra on my way out. It was time for me to head back to the library to start repairing those book's.

After watching Dracoal leave Zeff began thinking if he should thank the boy or hit him for all the business his pizza brought in. Even though Zeff ran a restaurant he actually had no need for money in fact him and his daughter didn't have to work at all for the rest of there life's thanks to his previous line of work.

But he enjoyed cooking as a hobby so he setup shop in a out of the way spot to reduce the amount of people coming in and enjoy his retirement. But Dracoal's pizza had gotten far more attention than he ever expected and he was now swamped with people wanting the damn thing. Thinking it over it probably wouldn't take long for other cook's and chef's to start making there own pizza which in turn should reduce the annoyingly loud crowd's.

So he will put up with it for now besides from what he heard from Orimis the boy has a very interesting goal if he continued on that path Zeff might have more than cooking to teach. With a small grin Zeff got back to work.

After the irritation wore off from my talk with Zeff i was over joyed at my good luck i had earned nearly thirty gold in a single day! I never would have imagined that user's would come in drove's just for one type of food! I guess one should never underestimate the power of pizza! It also help's that user's wont gain weight so they don't have to hold back and enjoy any food they want. I couldn't wait to see what the reaction's will be once we start making the cheese burger's and much more.

Now that i had money burning a hole in my pocket i wanted to go on a spending spree! But i held back since right now i had no need to buy food or rent a room at a inn. It would be better to hold onto all the money until i left the city for the first time. I was starting  to consider just staying here until the four year's passed but there was still the threat of a guild war happening here before then.

But it is pointless to think about this right now since i still have close to a month left before i can leave. At this point i had arrived back at the library. it was time to start on the mountain's of book's that needed to be repaired. With a sigh i went looking for Orimis it didn't take long i found him putting the last book on the shelf of the very book case that collapsed on him the day before.

One thing that caught my eye was the ring he had on his right hand it looked like it had many symbol's carved into it. Orimis looked over and with a smile asked.

"So how did your day go?"

Dracoal-"Tiring but rewarding."

Orimis-"That's often the case when you learn thing's that can be applied to everyday life."

Dracoal-"That seems to be the case. I see it didn't take long to get someone to repair your bookcase."

Orimis-"Not at all i repaired it myself."

Dracoal-"You have carpentry skill's?"

Orimis-"You could say that. Now since you have returned i suppose we should get started."

With that Orimis made his way to the back of the library and the mountain of book's that waited for us. Once we made it into the cramped room we made are way to the desk this morning there was nothing on it but now it had what looked like a tool kit laying on it.

Orimis-"Take your seat and we will begin."

With that Orimis began showing me all the tool's and explaining what they were for. Once he showed me the basic's by repairing a few book's himself the whole process was a lot more complex than i first expected. some book's just had page's that had come free of the glue that held them together and just needed to be re-glued.

There was some were there leather cover's and were torn beyond repair and needed to be rebound with new leather. There were some book's that had what looked like water damage in some part's and one book had some page's stuck together by what looked like blood. With those book's Orimis took fresh paper and copied the page's down and replaced the damaged page's entirely. And last there were some book's that were so badly damaged that Orimis had to copy the content's and make a entirely new book. After showing me all of that i learned a new skill.

*Ding*

You have gained a new skill!Book repair skill LVL 1(0%)With deft and dexterous hand's you are capable of repairing dameged book's.With each level repairing book's become's simpler and require's less material. Repair speed (+1%)

Orimis-"Now that you know the basic's you can start repairing the book's on your own. I suggest starting on this row since they will be the easiest  to repair and work your way from there. That should do it good luck!"

With that i was left to my own device's with a sigh i went over and garbed a few book's from the mountain that Orimis pointed out. Over the next few hour's i had manege to repair twenty five book's. This first section of damaged book's seemed to be composed of nothing but book's were the page's had come unglued. While re-gluing looked to be the easiest to do but the reality was much more frustrating.

Unlike modern book's that had there page's numbered most of these book's had none. So i had to read through many book's just to find were the unglued page's went. One thing i had been expecting to happen was stat gain's from reading so many book's but for some reason no matter how many i read i gained nothing. Maybe it's because they are damaged when i read them? Well whatever the case may be it's time for me to sleep.

End

Well thank you guy's for reading! Please let me know if you find any error's and i will fix them. Also sorry for such the long wait for the new chapter normal every day life can wreak havoc on your plan's. I do have a question for you guy's should i use time jump's? i still have quite a bit for Dracoal to do in the city but i don't want it to drag to long and at the same time i don't want to rush to the point when he get's stronger it feel's like there was no build up to it. So let me know your thought's!