Chapter 30 (1/2)

Expedition and Bargaining

“It’s fine if it’s after winter passes, but do you guys have any interest in joining us on an expedition?”

At Leader Keryoil’s sudden request, I take a single breath and,

“Too bad”

Is how I responded That request was basically what I expected, so there was no need to be confused

If I go, thattoo as part of a set Making the decision all on ood circumstance I’ll leave her decision to herself

“Like always, you give an immediate answer, Hakkon Naa, could it be, you don’t like me?”

“Welcome”

“You … if you treat your frequent custo, daze And also, I didn’t really want to say it, but when they were going to go ahead and rescue you, we volunteered, though, na- And it’s not like we’re saying you should return the favor, though, but e rescued Hakkon, soh, na- Oh no, it’s not like we’re expecting you to do this because of that; that’s totally not it at all, though -”

Certainly, as the Leader says, I do owe the Fools of Whiood with Leader Keryoil’s shady demeanor It’s purely speculation, but he feels like someone who can betray others with a smile, this person

But you knohat this opponent has said is co their strength, they were able to easily destroy the thief band

“Welcome”

“O, you’re beginning to open your heart up a little Maa, this is soot time until the snow melts Think about it at your leisure”

So saying, Leader Keryoil stood There’s nofor me to mull it over here and there in my head Whatever Ramis wants to do, that’s e’ll do

-tte, right now is the braith Chain Restaurant That night has advanced, and it looks like each store is closing for the night If you compare it to several days prior, no matter which store, I think all of the on the light side It’s probably fine to say it’s a great success If we can keep this up for teeks, there’s hope

Let’s just forget about the Leader’s talk for now; I need to concentrate

Frole day the customers increased; even after teeks had past, most of the customers came back

These several days, the days where snow fell fro were many; since it’s closer than the residential areas, the Hunters and people ere trying to keep warm around the food and drink stalls increased, just about

Once Chain Restaurant had been open for a month, they quickly and easily withdrew fro when to quit is veryHonestly, it feels like we dodged a bullet1

Though, since the shopkeepers are pleased, it’s not like I’m displeased With such a splendid retreat, I doubt that there’s a hidden agenda to it Whatever the case, we are now facing spring; once we enter the season of the Hunters’ activities, the uneasiness will probably disappear

Oh, that’s right, once it becoh I said I didn’t want to accoade on their expedition in response to the invitation, the result of discussing it with Ramis is that we’ll take it

Their expedition is a round-trip that will take teeks regardless of how it turns out; the object is to scout out a certain ation if they are able to

When wewhether to join up, it was Ra you don’t want to let people hear, I intruded into the tent that the two childhood friends are borrowing

“Speaking of the Fools of Whi you to join the, but … ‘s it really ok?”

“U-n, Leader-san said if I’ht, then it’s ok if I just carry Hakkon, but I want to fight It’s not like I like fighting, but if I keep passing every tier, so”

Clenching her fist tightly, Ramis’ side-profile became very serious compared to her usual face, so it was a little bit scary

I’ a As for why she wants to get stronger, I understand the origin is the story Hyuru it just because of that …

“Rae?”

“Un If I don’t kill that guy who attacked our village that day, I’ll never be able to forgive myself-!”

For a dangerous word like ‘kill’ to co froe noise At the ti her eyes filled with murderous intent, it’s like my heat insulation effect was broken

Since the story was that uy” uess

“So thatthe monsters”

“That guy was, that ! When he killed Ma and Pa, like he was having fun, he was laughing-!”

Slaround; it was buried up to the wrist

So the reason she continued to do the Hunter business she wasn’t suited for has co the dead people back, and there are probably people who’d say it’s a futile deed

I’m not in a position to be able to say such pretty words, since I’ve never gone through such an experience If I were to say sohts and just continue to do the work of a Hunter

But you know, the only person who understands her feelings is the person herself I can sy I can’t do Then, until her intent runs out, I want to support her For that reason, I, as a vendingoff on my assistance

“Then, whatever I gots to say is useless If it’s the Fools of Whiot no choice but to trust theot a trusty pal with ya”

With herthe shape of a slance, I responded “Welco, so I havewas transmitted