I Was Just an Ugly Girl, But in Another World They Call Me an Angel - 2 - I Was Kneeling Before a Handsome Man in a World of Reversed Beauty and Ugliness

Somehow sensing the situation, I gently and slowly spoke up.

“It’s okay! I’m not scared of you! Um, it seems I woke up and ended up in this world, but this isn’t… Japan, is it? Could it be that this is one of those worlds where legends and summoning happen, like with travelers or saintly maidens? By the way, in my world, you would be considered ‘beautiful.’ I, on the other hand, would fall more into the ‘ugly’ category.”

Yes, I am a recent reader of light novels well-versed in the tropes of otherworldly transfers!

Anyway, I thought I should move the conversation along.

The man widened his eyes in surprise and began to speak cautiously.

“You… you’re not afraid of me? Indeed, as you say, there is no country called ‘Japan’ in this world. We are currently in a forest on the outskirts of the Kingdom of Aristeria. This country has a certain legend.

‘When a traveler appears, they will save the nation from the demon race as a saint.’ And those like you, with a plump figure, a small nose, round eyes, black irises, black hair, and strong hair roots, are praised as the epitome of beauty.”

…Just as I thought.

This is an otherworld. Moreover, the values of beauty and ugliness are completely reversed—!

I mean, I don’t feel like I was complimented at all!?

For now, I decided to maintain my composure and continue the conversation.

“Um, my name is Kanako Nonomura. I haven’t received any revelations from gods or goddesses or anything like that. I just kind of found myself here. I think… it’s probably an otherworld transfer.”

The man nodded.

“However, I believe there is a high possibility that you are a ‘traveler.’ Whether you are a saint or not will require a judgment from the royal castle’s mage, but travelers are subjects to be protected at the royal castle. If you don’t mind, I can take you to the royal castle tomorrow… if that’s alright with you…”

I immediately responded to his words.

“Please do!”

In situations like this, the royal castle route is definitely the stable route!

It’s best to be protected and take the safe path!

The man’s eyes widened again, and he opened his mouth in surprise.

“Then… there is a small hut nearby. The sun is already setting, and there are dangers from magical beasts. Please stay the night. I am called Asphalt, and I work as a mercenary in the kingdom. I-I’m definitely not a suspicious person.”

He said this apologetically.

I understood.

In this world, people who look like Mr. Asphalt are probably looked down upon.

How unfortunate, even though he’s really kind.

“Thank you. Then, I’ll take you up on your offer.”

I replied with a bright smile.

First impressions are important! A smile is essential!

Then Mr. Asphalt’s face flushed bright red, and he nodded vigorously.

…That reaction is kind of cute.

The hut he led me to was simple yet clean, equipped with the bare necessities.

“You must be tired from the sudden turn of events. Would you like something to eat? Or… would you prefer to rest?”

I wasn’t that hungry, so I told him, “I’ll sleep,” and he hurriedly but politely prepared a bed for me.

I succumbed to my fatigue and fell into a deep sleep.

──Then, in my dream, a beautiful goddess with radiant golden hair appeared.

Oh, this… this is the kind of divine revelation moment!

Once again, I sensed something.