4th year before the Common Era.
Re-Estize Kingdom.
Royal Capital.
Despite being the very center of the entire nation, outside of the main street, all the ground was dusty grey. The grey stone bricks paving the ground were covered with tiny cracks and eroded chips.
Most of the surrounding houses were single or double-story European-style structures, exuding an old-fashioned feel.
However, the closer one got to the center of the Royal Capital, the neater and cleaner both the streets and the houses became.
The air was fresh.
But the surrounding environment and atmosphere all told Tang Zheng that this was an Another World !
Ding ding ding—
Clang clang—
The constant sounds were the metallic clashes produced when the adventurers' weapons and armor collided on the streets.
The noisy hawking from shops on both sides, and various signboards, reflected the sunlight faintly.
Adding to a boisterous atmosphere.
Luxurious carriages threaded their way with some difficulty through the streets, but never stopped. Most people would actively make way for these carriages.
Many people, some wearing armor and a few in mage robes, were very conspicuous in the crowd. There were also some dressed in bright, peculiar clothing.
In short, it gave a sense of diverse elements.
The entire Royal Capital of the “Re-Estize” Kingdom had been flooded with people from all over the country in the past few days.
In such a lively atmosphere, most people's emotions would also rise.
But someone did not.
Tang Zheng, dressed in a poor-quality long-sleeved shirt and dusty grey pants, blended into the crowd, completely unremarkable.
His current mood was the same color as his clothes.
Beyond the bewilderment, there was more of a sense of fear clinging to his heart.
The liveliness belonged to them.
Tang Zheng had only transmigrated to this world yesterday, but he had already basically understood the situation.
This was the world of Overlord, specifically the Another World where the “Great Tomb of Nazarick” would descend in the future.
Therefore, Tang Zheng was very panicked right now.
Others transmigrated to the “Overlord” real world, constantly grinding and spending money on the game 【YGGDRASIL】 to obtain a large number of World Items and special classes.
Then they would descend into the world with invincible strength, or simply join the Great Tomb.
But he had directly transmigrated to the Another World . If only he were like those above, Tang Zheng would not be so panicked now.
The only thing that brought him a little peace of mind at the moment was the current time point.
There were still more than four years until the descent of the “Great Tomb of Nazarick.”
Why could he be sure of this time?
Because of the Royal Tournament—the Imperial Match!
Gazef Stronoff, the future strongest warrior of the Kingdom, won this competition and was awarded the title of “Warrior Captain.”
And today was the ultimate showdown between the future “Warrior Captain” Gazef Stronoff and “Nail Clipper” Brain Unglaus.
It could be said!
This match attracted the attention of all adventurers and commoners in the entire Kingdom, which was why the streets were bustling with people and exceptionally lively.
Although he was just an ordinary person before transmigrating, reading too many novels had its benefits. At least he could quickly calm down.
After hearing information like Gazef Stronoff, Brain Unglaus, and the Imperial Match, Tang Zheng confirmed the world and time point he had transmigrated to.
“Year 4 BCE” was naturally not the calendar system of this world, but Tang Zheng's calculation based on the settings used by UP hosts in his previous life.
After all, according to the Bone King's plot, the Great Tomb would eventually rule the world, so the “New Era” calculation was clearly not a problem.
As for being able to understand the language of this world?
It was because this Another World had a “language translation” world law. Not only between different countries, but even between different races, they could understand each other's words.
To use the Bone King's complaint, it was as if the entire world had eaten a translation jelly.
Of course, understanding was one thing; he clearly didn't recognize the written words.
The rough fabric of his clothes, and the itching sensation it caused by rubbing against his skin, made Tang Zheng uncomfortable, but compared to his current situation, it was not worth mentioning.
He didn't know why he had transmigrated. He was just lying on the bed in his rented room, and in a daze, he found himself here.
What a cliché way to transmigrate.
Tang Zheng scoffed inwardly, and at the same time, felt a bit self-deprecating.
After all, he was an orphan, always alone, so even if he suddenly disappeared, no one would care.
Thankfully.
Because this ultimate showdown between commoners attracted a large influx of adventurers and commoners.
Tang Zheng's pajamas and shorts were not conspicuous compared to those adventurers wearing revealing or even equally bizarre outfits.
It seemed that due to the existence of various races, beliefs, and countries, the clothing in this world was not very rigid.
After confirming the situation of this world and calming down.
Tang Zheng immediately found a shop selling goods and sold the only item he had brought to this world besides his clothes: the enamel gold pendant around his neck.
He received three gold coins.
He had spent about two months' salary on it, intending to give it to his ex-girlfriend, but they broke up before he could give it to her, so he just kept wearing it.
169 copper coins = 13 silver coins = 1 gold coin.
【PS: The money ratio in the Another World where the Bone King is located should not be decimal. In the anime, Sebas once bought a magic scroll, spending 1 gold coin and 10 silver coins. If it were decimal, he should have paid two gold coins.】
【Some UP hosts analyze two algorithms, one is base 13, one is base 20. Personally, I think base 13 is more appropriate.】
Above gold coins, there were also platinum coins, gem coins, mithril coins, and so on.
The price of three gold coins was clearly much higher in value compared to his gold pendant, which weighed only about 10 grams.
The shop owner was willing to pay this price, clearly not just for the gold, but for the enamel craftsmanship on it.
In this Another World where various craft levels were very backward, mostly relying on magic.
If the other party resold it to a noble lady or something, they could easily gain dozens, or even hundreds of times the profit.
Tang Zheng knew this, but he also knew his situation was not suitable for bargaining.
Then, he spent 5 copper coins for a set of cheap clothes and one silver coin for a short sword.
He now had 2 gold, 11 silver, and 3 copper coins remaining.
The extra five copper coins were used to buy a few rye bread loaves.
“There are still more than four years, calm down… my ass!”
Tang Zheng's left foot stomped heavily on the ground, his mouth twitched, and he cursed loudly in his heart.
His only hobbies before transmigrating were novels and anime, so he had naturally caught up on all the novels of the “Overlord” anime.
Therefore, he clearly understood, what was the difference between four years and the descent of the “Great Tomb of Nazarick” tomorrow?
Tang Zheng felt there was no difference.
The Re-Estize Kingdom before him, everyone including himself, was destined for destruction.
The future seemed to offer only two paths.
Either die in the aftermath of the war between the Sorcerous Kingdom and the Re-Estize Kingdom, if a crushing defeat could be called a war.
Or, by some luck, survive and become a citizen of the Sorcerous Kingdom.
But…
Tang Zheng looked up, seeing the magnificent, ancient Royal City built on a hill in the distance, and felt increasingly panicked.
Could his identity as a transmigrator truly be hidden from the people of the “Great Tomb of Nazarick”?