Abandoned with Cheat Skills in Another World Chapter 22

Chapter 22: The Value of the Magic Iron Sword and Hair Color 

“I’ve organized the monetary values. For details, check the memo.”

As he heard Mario’s words, Alf poked his head out from the carriage and looked at Gomena.

“It’s still open. If we continue like this, we’ll make it in time. I’ll give you the entrance tax. However, put that sword in your Item Box. It stands out. Instead, I’ll lend you this. It’s my spare weapon.”

That being said, Alf handed over a sword. Tenma received the sword and asked Alf.

“Stands out? This sword? Is it really that conspicuous?”

“It stands out. Without a doubt. That sword is Magic Iron, right? If it were an adventurer with a title or a noble, it would be acceptable. But you having it draws attention. You’re obviously just an ordinary kid, except for your hair color. The Magic Iron sword is something people might even kill you to get. If sold, it’s worth several silver coins. The guards are the same way. You’d be troubled if they questioned you thoroughly. That’s why, take this.”

“I understand. I gratefully accept your loan. Are Magic Iron weapons rare?”

“Yeah, they’re rare. Or rather, they’re valuable in this country. I just told you about the Never Return Prairie, right? Whether it’s true or not, they over-mined to make military equipment from Magic Iron. As a result, the amount that can be harvested now is said to be 1/20th of what it used to be. Got it?”

After he had listened to Alf’s explanation, Tenma stored his own sword in his Subspace Storage and held the borrowed sword.

“What exactly is Magic Iron anyway? The elder who lent me the sword only told me it was a good item. I don’t really know much about it.”

“You were using it without knowing?”

Alf’s voice contained surprise, having been deceived by Tenma’s lie.

“Magic Iron is a mineral rarely found in mines and dungeon labyrinths. One kilogram of unprocessed Magic Iron is traded for one medium silver coin. There’s also something called ‘Magic Silver Mithril’ that could be found. ‘Magic Silver Mithril’ was worth three times more than Magic Iron. You’d better remember that.”

Alf taught Tenma about Magic Iron. Additionally, he learned that Magic Silver Mithril also existed in this world. Tenma became happy thinking, ‘Fantasy world.’ However, Alf had also mentioned something concerning hair. He had said hair color.

“Thank you very much. Earlier, did you mention hair color? Is my hair unusual?”

“Yeah. Around these parts. In some countries, our hair would be considered unusual, I hear.”

As Alf heard that, he ran his fingers through his red hair. Because Tenma had been thinking ‘This is another world,’ he had accepted the hair colors of Alf and the other members of the Serpent group. Alf had red hair. Leaf had green. Mario had blue hair. Incidentally, Marny had white hair.