Chapter 21

"Slow Life" What Little Mity Wants to Do

As expected of a large cityโ€™s shopping district, a wide variety of stores lined the streets, packed closely together. The flow of people, the vibrant colors of the shops, and the drifting scents all blended together, making it feel as if this place was in a world of its own.

Though I had lived in Wigarlus for a long time, I couldnโ€™t help but feel excited every time I came back.

We strolled leisurely through the open-air market togetherโ€”though it didnโ€™t take long before everyone tried to wander off to their favorite spots, which made it a bit of a struggle.

I was holding little Mitiโ€™s hand to make sure she didnโ€™t get lost.

โ€œSniff, sniff.โ€

Suddenly, Miti twitched her nose. It was an adorable gesture to witness from the side.

โ€œTeacher! Thereโ€™s a mushroom! A mushroom!โ€

โ€œMushroom?โ€

โ€œOver here!โ€

Led by her hand, I followed, and sure enough, there was a stall selling mushrooms.

โ€œYou really noticed thatโ€ฆ Despite all the food stalls around here, the smells all blend together.โ€

โ€œMiti has the best nose in the orphanage, Isto-sensei.โ€

It was Gloza, who had come up behind us.

He was holding a hemp bag in one hand, which seemed to be filled with โ€˜loot,โ€™ probably accessories and trinkets.

Most likely, Sutei had shoved it onto him as a bag carrier. I couldnโ€™t help but sympathize, as I might have done the same.

โ€œRough day, Gloza. Want me to carry it?โ€

โ€œNo, itโ€™s fine. This is usual for me. Besides, if I let Sutei carry it, sheโ€™d drop it or bump into something and break it. Iโ€™ll hold onto it.โ€

He let out a small sigh and smiled slightly.

โ€œIf things get really out of hand, Iโ€™ll shove it back at him without hesitation. That kid may look reckless, but sheโ€™s smart enough to realize when heโ€™s made a mistake and quiets down after that.โ€

โ€œYouโ€™re quite the strategist.โ€

It seemed my gut feeling that Gloza was the groupโ€™s shadow leader was spot on.

Meanwhile, Miti was completely engrossed in the mushroom stall.

โ€œMiti really loves mushrooms, doesnโ€™t she?โ€

Gloza remarked as I took a closer look at the lineup of the stall. The stall not only had several types of mushrooms displayed, but they were also making a stew full of mushrooms right next to it. The smell was incredibly appetizing.

Even though I had eaten plenty at the branch managerโ€™s place, I couldnโ€™t help but stare at the pot.

โ€œHey there, little lady. If you like mushrooms that much, how about I make you a special soup with the ones you like?โ€

The woman running the stall smiled as she spoke, causing Mitiโ€™s face to light up.

โ€œReally?โ€

โ€œSure! Which one do you want?โ€

โ€œThen, this one!โ€

She pointed at a strange, thin, and twisted mushroom that I had never seen before.

Heyโ€ฆ is that okay, Miti?

Despite my concern, the mushroom vendor grinned even more.

โ€œOh my! Choosing the Nebumatake? Youโ€™ve got a discerning eye, little miss. I like you. Iโ€™ll put in plenty!โ€

โ€œYay!โ€

Miti cheered with one arm raised, while her other hand was still firmly holding mine.

The woman skillfully began preparing the mushroom.

Suddenly, Miti let out a sharp, โ€œAh!โ€

โ€œWait! Thatโ€™s not a Nebumatake; thatโ€™s a Dazumatake!โ€

โ€œHuh? What are you saying? All these here are Nebumatake.โ€

โ€œIโ€™m not lying! I can smell it!โ€

โ€œSmell, huh.โ€

The vendor looked at me with a slightly troubled expression.

Miti also glanced up at me, her eyes pleading with the certainty that she wasnโ€™t lying.

For a child as timid as her to insist this muchโ€ฆ

I had an idea.

โ€œMiti, hold still for a second. Maโ€™am, could you give me just a moment?โ€

With both of them looking puzzled, I reached out and touched Mitiโ€™s ear.

โ€œGifted Skill: Awakening Appraisal.โ€

I whispered, and light poured from my hand, enveloping Mitiโ€™s Fate Drop.

โ€œMonitoring Lv.1 activated. Displaying the targetโ€™s skills. Mushroom Appraisal.โ€

I turned to the vendor.

โ€œSorry, but this kid isnโ€™t lying. Could you please double-check?โ€

โ€œWell, I mean, Iโ€™m a professionalโ€ฆโ€

At that moment, a man walked over from the back of the stall. He had a well-tanned, sturdy appearance.

โ€œWhatโ€™s going on?โ€

โ€œOh, you. This customer is saying our Nebumatake is actually Dazumatake, and they wonโ€™t budge.โ€

โ€œHuh?โ€

The tough-looking man glared at me and Miti. I gently patted Mitiโ€™s head as she flinched.

โ€œItโ€™s okay. I believe in you, Miti.โ€

โ€œTeacherโ€ฆโ€

Miti clung tightly to my arm with both hands.

โ€œHmm!?โ€

Suddenly, the manโ€™s expression shifted.

โ€œWell, Iโ€™ll be damned! Youโ€™re right! Thereโ€™s definitely a Dazumatake mixed in here!โ€

โ€œWhat!? But the cap has ridges. Thatโ€™s a Nebumatake trait!โ€

โ€œYou fool. These were harvested a while ago. If it were Nebumatake, the ridges would have faded more by now.โ€

โ€œOh! Thatโ€™s true. I nearly made a big mistake.โ€

โ€œHmm. Looks like there was just this one mixed in. Let me see.โ€

The man picked up the questionable mushroom, cautiously sniffed it, then placed a small piece on his tongue for a moment.

โ€œYep, no doubt. Itโ€™s a poisonous Dazumatake. My wife almost gave you something dangerous. Sorry about that.โ€

โ€œReally, Iโ€™m so sorry!โ€

The couple bowed their heads.

โ€œBut still, little miss, youโ€™re amazing. To tell mushrooms apart by smell alone, especially Nebumatake and Dazumatake, which are tough to distinguish.โ€

โ€œExactly. Hey, little lady, how about working for us? If you study hard, you could become a top-notch artisan.โ€

The man leaned in, causing Miti to fidget awkwardly.

I stepped forward to shield her.

โ€œIf thereโ€™s ever an opportunity, please teach her about mushrooms. But for today, our family is waiting, so weโ€™ll take our leave.โ€

โ€œThatโ€™s a shame. Whatโ€™s your name, little lady?โ€

โ€œโ€ฆMiti.โ€

โ€œMiti, huh? Weโ€™re usually around here, so come by anytime. Iโ€™ll teach you about rare mushrooms and gathering spots.โ€

โ€œโ€ฆReally?โ€

Miti looked up at me. I smiled and nodded.

โ€œIf you find something you love, Iโ€™ll be happy too.โ€

โ€œโ€ฆOkay, I got it!โ€

Miti turned back to the mushroom-selling couple.

โ€œIโ€™ll come again! Thank you!โ€

โ€œLooking forward to it!โ€

โ€œSee you later, Miti!โ€

Ah.

This is how each person starts discovering what they want to do.

I nodded to myself, feeling like I had just learned the most important use for Awakening Appraisal.


Former Guild Employee Opens an Orphanage

Former Guild Employee Opens an Orphanage

Former Guild Employee Opens an Orphanage. Students' Talent Blooms With The Skill [Awakening Appraisal], And While You're At It, You Level Up!?, ๅ…ƒใ‚ฎใƒซใƒ‰่ทๅ“กใ€ๅญคๅ…้™ขใ‚’้–‹ใใ€€ใ‚นใ‚ญใƒซใ€่ฆš้†’้‘‘ๅฎšใ€‘ใง็”Ÿๅพ’ใŸใกใฎๆ‰่ƒฝ้–‹่Šฑใ€ใคใ„ใงใซ่‡ชๅˆ†ใ‚‚ใƒฌใƒ™ใƒซใ‚ขใƒƒใƒ—๏ผ๏ผŸ
Score 9.9
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: , Artist: , Released: 2020 Native Language: Japanese
โ€œShut up, shut up! Youโ€™re out, thatโ€™s what have been decided!โ€ former staff Isto was expelled from the guild for being too low-level. Although his high administrative skills and discerning eye were indispensable for guild management, they were never been appreciated. The world is on the midst of unprecedented battle boom. While high levels and strong battle skills were on high demand, there was nowhere to hire Isto. At loss, Isto tries to work at an orphanage where he was once taken care of and encounters a girl who is about to be killed by a monster. The level difference between Isto and the enemy is more than four times. Moreover, the monster is a super-rare monster. Isto, however, tactfully defeats the monster and saves the girl. Thenโ€ฆ The Gifted Skill [Awakening Appraisal] is released. By risking his life to defeat the monster, Istoโ€™s natural talent blossomed. This [Awakening Appraisal] was an extraordinary ability that allowed him to release the hidden skills of others including copying and using their skills. The girl whom Isto saved was also found to have special combat skills through the [Awakening Appraisal]. By copying her skills, Isto was on his way to becoming an all-around strongman, which he had never imagined. Meanwhile, the guild that fired Isto has stopped its paperwork while on the state of collapse. Isto flatly refuses the request to โ€œcome back.โ€ This is the story of a man who was banished for no good reason, who is loved by the genius girls who protected him, and who eventually (unwillingly) becomes a legendary adventurer through the power of [Awakening Appraisal].

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