Chapter 112 – A Peaceful Second Day
Morning sunlight crept through the gaps in the curtains, filling the room with a soft golden glow. I slowly opened my eyes, then sat up in bed, taking a deep breath. The distant murmur of the market had begun to echo faintly, a sign that the day had truly begun.
My second day of rest.
I glanced toward the table in the corner of the room. There, the giant boar meat I had preserved last night was wrapped neatly in several layers of cloth to maintain its aroma. I had checked it again before bed, and the results were satisfying the color was darkening nicely, and the scent of salt and pepper had begun to seep in. But the curing process would still take a few more days, so today... I could take it easy.
I got out of bed and opened the window to breathe in the fresh air. The morning breeze carried the scent of flowers and firewood from the townspeople’s kitchens. In the distance, I saw wisps of smoke rising from chimneys, and children’s laughter blended with the rhythmic footsteps of early pedestrians.
I figured... today would be good for a stroll. Maybe just wandering around the city with no set destination, letting my feet take me wherever they wanted. And well, maybe it was finally time to buy some new clothes. Since the day I arrived in this world, I had only worn a long black dress practical, yes, but also... monotonous.
I went downstairs to the inn’s lobby and greeted the owner. He nodded at me, looking friendly despite being busy wiping down tables already filling with customers enjoying their breakfast.
"Out early, miss?" he asked.
I smiled. "Just going for a walk."
He chuckled. "Walking’s good for the mind. Just don’t get too relaxed, eh? This town might look peaceful, but there are corners that... well, aren’t so friendly."