01x04 - Clean-Up Duty, with the Slimes

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My first job after joining
the Adventurer's Guild was cleaning.

It seems the neighbor's trash
has sunken into the basement

due to the poor foundation.

There was so much trash
that it was never cleaned out.

There is even more now.
Nobody wants to do this anymore.

I'm curious to find out
why a house was built here though.

First, I have to deal with
the source of this issue, the waste yard.

Cancel shrinking.

Cancel merging.

Let the Scavenger Slimes eat up the trash.

Mist Wash.

Clean the basement in the same way.

Create Block and lay the bricks.

Use the hardened mucus
from the Sticky Slimes

to fill up the wall of the waste yard

as well as the hole in the wall
in the basement.

That's it.

It only took a few hours.

Thank you, guys.

What do you think?

-It's…
-It's…

She's crying again!

It's amazing!

You cleaned it up in such a short time.

And the holes are filled up too.
Thank you!

Thank you!

You're welcome.

I didn't expect her to be so happy.

Thank you!

Excuse me, Ms. Miya.

Is my task completed?

Of course!

Then please sign here.

I can't thank you enough.

Let me pay you a little extra.

Thank you very much.

I finished my first assignment.

It makes me happy
to contribute to this world.

With a spring in my step,
I reported back to the guild.

You got rid of all the trash?

Impressive! It only took you half a day.

It's not impressive.

Here is your pay.

Isn't this a little too much?

You deserve this much.

Ms. Miya wants you to get paid extra.

She did say that, but this is too much.

Just accept it. You earned it.

It goes to show how much
she appreciates your help.

Really?

-Please sign here.
-Okay.

Ryoma.

Seems like you've successfully
cleaned Miya's place.

Do you know Ms. Miya?

She is also an adventurer.

I see.

I never thought anyone
could actually clean that house.

How did you do it?

I worked with these Slimes.

I also happen to know a few useful spells.

I see.

Since you are good at this,
here's another task for you.

It's cleaning the public toilets,
am I right?

What? You already knew?

I saw it on the bulletin board.

That makes it easy.

The client is the government of this town.

Government?

All in all, they are just really stingy.

Did you know this town is losing money?

They say it's because the mine
is producing less and less iron ore.

They're cutting down
on the town's public expenses,

including administration.

The slum dwellers
used to clean public toilets.

But then the government said
that slum dwellers are too lazy,

so they hit them with a pay cut.

However poor,
no one wants such a cheap job.

You get it, don't you?

Yes, that's mean.

It's like a black enterprise.

What's that? A "black" what?

It's nothing. Don't mind me.

I understand the situation now.

I'll get ready and start tomorrow.

You're doing us a big favor,
so you'll be very well paid.

Okay.

What is it?

I was just wondering
if Reinhart would take any action

if he learns of this situation.

Why would you say that?

They have been very nice to me
even though they barely know me.

Really? Then I hope they take action.

That's about it.
I've decided to take the job.

This is…

Sebas!

Yes, sir.

The government's report says

this year's administrative expenses
are the same.

If what Ryoma said is true,
there may possibly be embezzlement.

-Investigate this right away.
-Yes, sir.

Thank you.

Thanks to you,
we might get hold of the true culprit.

You're welcome.

Stealing from the town and its people

is something I will never tolerate!

How dare they make my efforts go to waste?

Building public toilets
and hiring slum dwellers to clean them

is a way to protect the environment
and help the people.

It's a public utility my father built.

-Really?
-I see.

I promise I'll investigate
and do something about it.

Please do.

You have to work hard on the cleaning
with the Slimes too, Ryoma.

Thanks for cheering us on.

It smells so bad.

The next day, the Slimes and I arrived

at the public toilet
waste management rooms.

There is a total of 30 rooms,

each measuring 7 meters wide
and 2,000 meters long.

We have a lot of work to do.

Let's do it one by one.

Okay.

I'm ready.

Are you ready? Let's go.

Three, two, one…

Go, Scavenger Slimes!

Mist Wash!

Next, disinfection.

Lightning magic, electromagnetic wave!

Good.

One down.

It's quite time-consuming.

Let's go to the next room.

There are 29 rooms left.

Right, you ate a lot today and yesterday.

Well, the more the merrier.
At least we can speed things up.

Let me see.

Monster Appraisal!

Monster Appraisal
is a type of familiar spell.

It allows you to see the abilities
of your familiars.

Poison resistance is soaring!

And they now have miasma resistance too!

Which means…

this place is filled with miasma?

Collect all seven to make a wish!

It's more than seven.

-I'm falling!
-You'll be fine.

-I'm falling!
-You'll be fine.

When I returned to the Adventurer's Guild,

Reinhart and the others

were also speaking
with Guild Master Worgan.

Miasma?

In there?

Yes.

Luckily, it hasn't leaked.

Are you okay, Ryoma?

Don't worry. I'm fine.

I cleaned myself up
with Slimes before I got here.

I've made sure that I'm miasma-free.

No, that's not what she meant!

Are you okay? Do you feel ill?

Are you unwell?

I'm fine.

Thank you, ma'am. Thank you, my lady.

They are actually worried about me.

Miasma is a kind of magic
that's physically and mentally damaging.

If it leaks from all the waste
management rooms…

Guild Master.

Before anyone gets hurt,

I would like to solve this problem
with the Slimes.

You know there's miasma
and still want to help?

We need to destroy
the source of the miasma.

You have to make sure nobody gets close
while I'm cleaning the place.

I can do that.

But won't Ryoma be in danger?

Yes, and we will give him
all the help he needs.

Thank you for your concern.

But more people will likely be poisoned
if more people are involved.

Therefore, it's best to just let me
and the Slimes handle it.

Why don't you just send in the Slimes?

You don't have to go in there.

The Slimes can't do everything.

They can't reach the walls
and the ceilings.

It has to be me.

But…

Don't worry.

Please take a look.

As you can see, I have quite a few skills.

Even if the miasma affects me,

I can simply use quick recovery
to save myself.

There is no better choice
than me and the Slimes.

What do you think?

I feel bad for letting you do
all the dangerous work.

-But we'll have to count on you.
-Sure.

Ryoma…

I should get started.

Good luck. I'll stand guard outside!

Everyone, don't let your guard down.

-Yes!
-Of course.

Okay, let's go.

The Slimes and I started cleaning
the waste management rooms.

Mr. Worgan has asked these adventurers
to keep people away.

Jeff Grange, an old friend of Mr. Worgan.

Asagi, the dragonewt.

Leipin, a monster enthusiast.

-Get back to work, Leipin.
-Welanna, the dog beastkin.

-Mizelia, the tiger beastkin.
-Leipin hasn't changed.

-Cilia, the rabbit beastkin.
-He loves monsters.

And finally, Miya Catt, the cat beastkin.

We can't thank you enough, Ryoma!

I'll do anything for you!

Not even a mouse can get close!

When over 1,000
divided Scavenger Slimes merge,

it's not just a huge Scavenger Slime,
but a King Scavenger Slime.

Gluttony is one of the abilities
of King Scavenger Slimes.

The cleaning speed
is now several times faster.

Sorry. Not even the Duke's family
is allowed any closer.

We know, but…

Ryoma.

Here is some food.

And some magic recovery potions.

Please give these to Ryoma.

Yes, understood.

Hey, why don't you take a break?

He's right.
You've been cleaning for too long.

A little rest wouldn't hurt.

Thank you for your concern.

But I have to finish this
as soon as possible.

I'm halfway through.

What an impressive kid.

Now I see why Worgan likes him.

That's true.

The Scavenger Slimes keep dividing.
There are 3,033 of them now.

Every 1,011 of them
merge into a King Scavenger Slime,

which makes cleaning more efficient.

Only two rooms left.

I can see the end now.

Then, on the morning of the third day…

It's all done.

Great job!

Are you okay?
Does it hurt or do you feel ill?

No, I'm fine.

Thank you so much!

Miya…

I've finished cleaning
all 30 waste management rooms

of the public toilets.

It's safe now.

Well done, Ryoma.
You should get some rest.

You can look forward to the fees.

It's really exhausting.

I haven't stayed out all night
for a long time.

Back then,
I went home in the morning quite often.

MUSASHINO VILLA

Mom, I'm home.

Welcome home, Ryoma.

I told her many times not to wait for me,

but she would still wake up
and wait for me to come home.

She must have been really tired
from working till late hours too.

Then she passed away.

I was sad, but my tears wouldn't fall.

It was as if a hole
was pierced into my heart.

MUSASHINO VILLA

I'm home.

I left work only to return
to an empty home.

I felt lonely at first,
but I slowly got used to it.

It's because I know that
what's lost can't be regained.

I'm home.

Welcome home, Ryoma!

Welcome home.

Welcome home.

Welcome home. You did great.

Welcome home.
Let me help you with your things.

The food is ready.

Would you like to take a shower?

What's wrong, Ryoma?

Ryoma, are you all right?

Are you not feeling well?

No, I just remembered the past.

The past?

I was thinking about my family
waiting for me

to come home.

Ryoma…

Sorry, I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Just cry it out.

I'm so happy you treat us as your family.

I couldn't stop crying.

I never thought I'd be embraced
by such warmth again after losing it.

I'm overjoyed to feel that

in the new world.

See you tomorrow, Ryoma,
although it's already the next day.

Good night.

Good night.

It's so nice to have come to this world.

I'm so blessed.