A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring

My name is Kayano Takumi.

Until just a few hours ago,

I lived a completely normal Japanese life.

But now...

I'm in another world, surrounded by monsters.

Name: Red Wolf

Race: Monster

Rank: C

Usually moves in packs.

They use their sharp fangs to shred opponents

Red Wolf... a C-rank monster.

Air Shot!

I have to deal with this right off the bat?

Inventory.

As for how I ended up in this situation...

I am so very sorry!

I am really, incredibly sorry!

Uh, I don't even know why you're suddenly apologizing on your knees...

Who are you exactly, and where are we?

H-Huh?!

What the heck is going on here?

This makes it look like I did something wrong!

My name is Sylphyryll.

Oh... I'm Kayano Takumi. Nice to meet you.

From your perspective, I'm actually a god.

Huh?!

And we're in a corner of the Divine Realm.

What is this? Some new type of scam?

It's no scam!

Huh?!

Oh, um... I can actually read your mind, but I didn't that time!

How'd you know what I was thinking, then?!

It was just a hunch!

Just who is this guy?

So anyway, uh...

Oh, you can call me Syl.

Syl, could you give me a brief explanation of what's going on?

Oh, sorry!

The thing is, I killed you by mistake!

What?!

Syl told me that

when he was using his powers to repair a rift in the space-time continuum,

he applied the wrong amount of force

and hit me because I happened to be on the other side of the rift.

It seems my life has already ended at age 28.

The body I have now was made by Syl,

and I was reincarnated into Etelldia, the world he governs.

In addition to basic knowledge of this world and its languages,

an assortment of skills have been instilled in this body.

Status

m 0 0 l 320 0 l 320 200 l 0 200

I guess these are my stats.

I'm younger now...

Level 3? Because I killed those Red Wolves?

Monsters?!

Children?!

A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring

Another World and Twins

A little boy and girl... twins?

Are they lost?

Hi there. Is there anyone else with you?

Like your mom or dad?

What should I do? I can't just leave them here...

Are you hungry?

Hang on.

I think Syl put a bunch of different foods in my inventory...

Inventory

This should work.

Here. Eat up.

They're tasty.

Their clothes are all torn up.

Oh, delivery.

Children's Clothes

Okay, arms up.

I'm planning to leave this forest and head to town.

Do you two want to come with me?

I'm Takumi. Nice to meet you.

What are your names?

How old are you?

They won't even talk to me.

Guess I'll use my Appraise skill to check their stats.

Status

Name: —

Race: Human?

Job: ———

Age: 5

Level: 12

Skill: Water magic, Martial arts, Throw, Perception, Physical attack resistance

Titles: ????

Five years old... but there's no name?

Okay, I've got it.

You're Alan...

and you're Elena.

Come on, let's go.

Well, they're following me, so they do have some strength.

But they're still kids.

We should take it slo—

Wait, Alan, Elena! What happ—

Monsters?!

Watch out! Come back here!

Oh, right! Magic!

No, if I do that from here, they'll get hit, too!

What do I do?!

They're strong! How are they five years old?!

You took off running because you knew there were monsters here?

Um, look...

From now on, if you spot something, could you tell me first?

You gave me a real scare.

Actually, I guess they were both safe even in this dangerous forest.

They really must be strong.

Oh, okay... You found a monster, so you let me know about it.

Good job. There you go.

Th-They're so cute...

The two of them continued beating up monsters left and right.

I never even got a chance to step in.

The sun's going down.

Why don't we have dinner here?

Alan, Elena, help me gather some dry wood.

They seemed wary at first,

but they're smiling a lot more now.

I guess that means they like me.

Alan, Elena, come here.

This was the beginning of my adventures in Etelldia.

Alan, Elena, we made it to town.

What? You came from the Forest of Gaia?

Yes, that's right.

Oh, right. The Forest of Gaia is so dangerous, it's recommended for A-rank adventurers.

I must look pretty suspicious coming from there with two kids.

I came here from the countryside to find some herbs I wanted.

I didn't go too deep into the forest,

and these kids are strong enough to defend themselves.

And? Did you find your herbs?

Yes, I was fortunate enough to find them close by.

That's good. Don't do anything too crazy.

Now, if you'll just show me your ID.

My ID?

You want to go into town, right?

Uh...

Since I came here from out in the sticks,

I don't have one yet.

Okay. We'll do an inspection and run you through the procedure over here.

First, pick up these crystal balls.

A magical device that checks for criminal history?

I don't think these kids and I have any criminal history,

but I don't actually know who they are. Will they be okay?

Okay, you're all clear.

Oh, good.

These are your temporary IDs.

If you'll be here long, have the guild make official IDs for you.

Got it.

They seem to be afraid of strangers.

You two wait here for a bit, okay?

Can you hear me, Syl?

I can hear you, Takumi.

How are you adjusting to life there?

Well, actually...

I ran into a these twin kids in the forest.

I couldn't leave them there, so I brought them to this city for now, but...

I can't look after them by myself, so I think I'll leave them at an orphanage.

Wait, wait!

I knew this was your doing.

It just didn't feel right.

You sent me to a forest recommended for A-rank adventurers right off the bat,

but I didn't come across any monsters I couldn't defeat,

then I found two kids...

I'm sorry!

Stop groveling. Just explain yourself.

Who are those kids?

I'm... not allowed to tell you that.

What do you mean?

This world has five gods: the wind god, the fire god, the water god,

the earth god, and the creator god Marianolla, right?

So if Syl, the wind god, can't tell me,

does that mean the gods are involved somehow?

You're so smart, Takumi! That's ri—

No! I can't say any more!

That said, those two are no ordinary children.

It would have been dangerous to leave them where they were.

That's all I can say.

Okay, I get it. I won't ask any more for now.

So it's okay for me to keep the kids with me?

Yes! I would very much appreciate that!

So in other words, I came along at just the right time, huh?

Are you angry?

Nah. I just wish you had told me sooner.

I-I'm sorry!

I never actually intended to take them to an orphanage, though.

Huh?

I'm back, Alan, Elena.

Why don't we go find an inn? You two must be tired.

You get to sleep in a bed tonight.

Come on! It's nice and soft!

Feels great!