NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 5: Chapter 5 - The First Few Days and a First Friend
Basilio's POV
I then went to a table for two and sat there after putting my backpack on the other chair. Then, a waiter came to me and handed me a menu. "Welcome to the Ye Old East Tavern." Receiving it, I replied, "Thanks, sir." I then read it as the waiter left the table. And so, after finding out that my wallet had its paper cash turned into numerous coins known as Presa, the currency used in this country. I found that it was when I looked at the writing inscribed on one side of the coins. Okay…I can read their language somehow…
And so, I ordered a plate of meat pie and a glass of water for 3 Presas. A few minutes later, I was eating that simple meal, and it was really good. Finally! My hunger has been satisfied by now. Well…my life in this world was starting.
A bit later, after paying for my meal, I was about to grab my backpack and leave the place when a boy approached me and asked, "Hey, are you new here?" Hearing that, I turned to my left and saw that the boy, dressed in commoner's clothes, was standing in front of me.
Third person POV
"Oh, hi there," Basilio said to the boy. "Yes, I am. Why?"
"Um…" replied the boy while stuttering a bit, "…welcome to our town. My name is Chivo Sergia, nice to meet you…"
"Oh! Nice to meet you, Chivo-kun. My name is Basilio Valencia, an Otherworlder."
The boy, Chivo Sergia, was surprised to hear that Basilio was an Otherworlder. "Wow…that race of strange people…?"
"Yes," responded Basilio back positively, "and I was reincarnated in this world today."
"Yup, and I am mostly new here…"
"Oh…um…well…I am free today, so do you want me to help you in this town."
"Oh, you're a local in this town?"
Chivo then nodded. "Yes, and I was born and raised here."
"Okay, give me guidance in this world then!"
And so, Chivo guided Basilio into this town, showing its wonders and familiar places to him. Basilio was paying attention to his explanation and guidance while taking pictures with his smartphone. This lasted for half of the afternoon. At that time, Basilio had to go home to his family's home because of his older sister and niece and parted ways with Basilio after saying goodbye and good luck to him.
"Yeah, thanks for everything, Chivo-kun!" Basilio said to him positively and with a good farewell, before going around town to find an inn to stay for the night.
And then, Basilio found one across the street from the town plaza and got a room for himself with a price tag of 2 Presas per night. After that, he stayed in that room to rest up and recharge, planning to visit the night markets when night fell. And so, at night, he did, visiting the night marketplaces in the town streets and browsing for anything he might be interested in buying. And then, he bought a ceramic cup for half a Presa and a tablecloth in blue and grey for a Presa. These things are essential for him in his life and travel in this world.
For the next few days, Basilio continued to explore and study about this world, starting in the town of Fresa de Ard and studying in the town library in the morning. He traveled outside of town in the afternoon after lunch, exploring and documenting his discoveries and the new things about this world in his notebooks and phone.