In A Parallel World With Random Skills, I Reluctantly Become A Mafia Boss?

Chapter 18: Currency

With a straightforward tone, I said this to her. She must have been surprised since no one would expect this playboy-ish line to come from yours truly.

Well, that would be true, normally.

But this, was after all another of my many facades! I call it, the 'Dense Handsome Guy' facade. Over the years, I had some classmates who had this trait. By observing them, and the way they talk, as if they didn't care that much about saying the wrong thing, I had learned to imitate the ways of being popular.

But, since I liked spending time more on games rather than talking to different people back then, I only used this once or twice, maybe a bit more. Even so, this was the perfect comeback for someone treating me like a child. I am a genius!

"*Giggle* I see, then I'll be waiting. Now, what is it you wanted to ask me?"

Ah, it seems it worked. But I almost forgot, it was time to start...

"Then, let's leave it at that. What I wanted to ask you about, was..."

...........

Quite a bit of time had passed since I started asking questions to Marielle-san under the pretext of coming from the countryside. I still think she saw through my obvious lie, but I couldn't possibly tell someone I had just met, that I had come from a different world.

I'm glad that she was this understanding.

To summarize what information I had obtained, was this:

Firstly, this world had one big continent altogether. Although there was a small number of islands across the sea, most of the living beings were on this continent known as 'Realis Saratum'. It had a strange name, as with all the things here.

Different races were scattered across the land, just like what the letter had said.

Marielle-san didn't know much about the other races, but the human countries were divided into three. The largest country, that I was now in, is called 'Zershel Kingdom'.

This kingdom was ruled by the 'Royal Family', and nobles called 'Feudal Lords' governed each city around it. There are in total, 5 cities that composed the kingdom.

Surrounding the capital, were the cities Edoria, Lavis, Shieshel, and Graund.

The one centered around the other four, was the 'Royal Capital, Zershel'.

A few villages were located under the kingdom's rule as well, including this one.

It seems that in every city, an organization called, 'The Association' is found. This organization had spread throughout the entire continent, as a completely neutral force. Their job is to regulate the economy by managing the movements of the groups knows as 'Famiglia'. Here, you can officially apply to join an existing 'Famiglia' or create your own, as long as the requirements are met.

In the past, Marielle-san seemed to have been part of it as well. A 'Famiglia' that is.

No wonder she was strong enough to carry me all the way here.

In actuality, this was the main source of income for commoners that wanted to become stronger. It's activities included monster subjugation, gathering of materials, escort requests, and many others...

Since I had money, I doubt I needed to work for a lifetime, but it wouldn't do to waste my time idling each day. There were no games in a different world after all. I would die of boredom. Still, an interesting bit about joining, was that they give you a card that can function as 'Identification'.

I guess that was what the guards I met with Elise-san was asking about. It would be a hassle to travel without it, so I decide to register when I reach the next city.