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

Chapter 25: Departure

It might not be needed since I had the map skill, but it wouldn't hurt to ascertain the location by myself once in a while. Carelessness is the enemy after all.

Like I'm one to say that.

I look around and see three medium-sized structures with wheels, mostly made out of wooden material. It looked a bit sturdy, as the large wheels embedded at the sides of the rectangular box-shaped means of transportation.

Around these objects, were a few able-bodied men with different weapons equipped on their backs, such as swords and maces, while some men looked pale and skinny.

These must be the so-called 'Escorts' that came from that famous 'Famiglia' I had no interest in. Certainly, they were few in number, but with my <<Estimate>> skill in full effect today as well, I could tell that their competence in a fight was enough.

Specifically, the former group are made for taking and dealing damage from the front, while the latter group was mainly composed of magic users and long-range weapon specialists. Balance was the key to this particular escort group.

Quality over Quantity is what I always say.

Although, I'm not sure about what kind of dangers we will encounter during the journey, so it wouldn't hurt to keep my guard up once we leave.

'So these are carriages...'

Looking at the mysterious game-like vehicle, I momentarily lost my focus for a second.

This is bad, I was supposed to be serious now.

Lode-san had asked me to save Marielle-san's life and to dispel her curse. And in order to do that, I had to find this Chronos guy in Lavis City. It would be wise to hurry as well, but I had to see if there were any hindrances around.

Using <<Dragon Eyes>>, I secretly appraised the people gathered around the carriages.

I noted the locations of those inside, and some that were even a few meters away hiding in inconspicuous locations such as trees, bushes and rocks.

What are these guys even doing?

It seems the mysterious letter was right. Their levels were awfully low once I glanced at most of their status pages. Leaving that aside, their statuses were high as expected.

Even the lowest-leveled out of all of them, a Level 3 Human who has the job of 'Apprentice Merchant', has more than 50-60 status points for each status field.

Why the heck does a novice merchant like you even need that much strength?

Give some to me, I beg of you.

The me right now, would probably die in one hit from a 'Goblin'.

My previous encounter with one, only serves to reinforce this depressing fact.

Unconsciously burying my face in both hands, I struck upon an idea.

Wait, maybe once I meet that guy Chronos, who Lode-san had said to be really smart about a lot of things in this world, I can find some way to protect my weak self during the day?

It was a plan full of holes, just waiting to be retorted, but at least I got the general idea.

Thinking of a side-benefit to meeting a stranger, I slowly regained my motivation.

In any case, they sure are late. I can already see the merchants packing up boxes and such.

Just as I was thinking that...

'Kyouya-nii!'

I turn my head to see the small Elle-chan running at a slower pace, carrying a small leather bag at her back, excitedly waving her hand in my direction.