190 - - 188. Fuso's journey.

"Now, it's finally time, Fuso!　You've got a week from now, so get ready!

"Yes, yes."

"Ah, a braid."

Amane's declaration with a sparkling sense of motivation and Peter's curt reply reminded me of the existence of the bet. I thought about putting this braid in my pants, but then I remembered Amane's boldness and decided not to do it. I was afraid that she might put her hand in my pants, or even before that, I could not hide the braid in the first place because this pair of pants was systematically not separated from the rest of the body.

"Amane is a good person, even if she is a bit silly. It may be useless to think too much about it. It's easier for the guards to move if you don't think too much and trust him."

For a while, Sakon's tone of voice became a mixture of "です・ます", but I asked him to change it back, saying that <> was just great and I was just me. Only the accent was not restored, but that can't be helped. And I'm sorry, I was thinking more of nonsense than thinking deeply.

"You're free to go."

Peter, whose eyes met mine, replies with a laugh.

We walk along the white sand road, listening to the sound of the waves gently lapping against the shore. This road disappears into the waves at night, and depending on the time of year, there are periods of time when it does not appear. Except for those who have a flying beast. And with the presence of the sea dragons, access to Fuso is very limited.

"I hear that Master Lancelot's cavalry came from the !　The continent of Norguelles!　I'm sure there must have been some kind of romance with the tender elves."

Amane, with her sparkling imagination, is not the image of a ninja. No, wait, you're a stalker!

"Hey, you must have thought of something rude!"

"No?"

I've got a hunch. Watch out, watch out. Sakon is right. Let's not think about anything else.

But the reason why they don't want to get into the details of their relationship with Cal is because they don't want to get into the details of their own relationship with Ukon.

"Ukon-sama, why is the sea blue?"

Amane stopped acting and became interested in everything like a child. No, she was talking to Ukon about this and that even during the performance, though she was not very discreet.　

"It's probably because it's reflecting the sky."

I would like to quibble with Ukon's words and ask him if it is not blue on a bad day, but there is a sea dyed by the setting sun, so I won't say anything tactless.

"There are many spirits of the wind in the sky.

Luba looks up at the sky.

It was a ...... fantasy. It was a trap that I accidentally thought that the wavelength of the blue light was... Too tactless, my thoughts!　When the ice melts, it's not water, it's spring!　But it's also important to read the contestant's intent!

"Was your goal to learn the blacksmithing process, Mr. Luba? You would have to be a blacksmith to find a workshop that accepts strangers. I would be happy to talk to you from my family, and I would appreciate it if you would stay with us during this time and tell my grandmother about the condition of your son, Master Hibari."

As I was scolding myself with some confusion in my mind, Sakon was talking to Luba.

A field smith is a blacksmith who makes kitchen knives, hoes, and other things closely related to daily life. There may be some who are not sword smiths, but they are far from the kind of blacksmiths that Luba would like to work with. Unexpectedly, while Luba is seriously hammering an iron, a shoji (sliding door) opens and he says, "I'm sorry I put a knife on you...! I even imagined a waking up in the house and saying, "I'm so happy to see you.

"I wish. ......"

Luba looks at me.

"I look around and look for food. I'm sure you have an inn, don't you?"

"Yes. Then I'll write a letter of introduction to an inn I know well."

"Thank you."

He thanks Sakon for his offer.

"I'd like to pay a visit to Ruba before I go back to Fast, first to see where he's settled."

Ruba, a craftsman by nature, would not leave until he was satisfied with his work. He will not always be able to get on the boat at the right time, as he did this time, so I have given him the transition stone. As long as he can get out to sea, Luba should be able to return to Fast on his own.

"First, let's go to Koto. I'll take you to a good restaurant!　It will be seven days before I'm done eating. But I'll cut that braid before the seven days are up!

"Well, I'll take my leave."

We said goodbye to Hop when we reached the mainland. He first made his main business deal through a shipping agent as soon as he arrived. After that, he plans to walk around until the next ship arrives, looking for anything that could be used as merchandise.

"Thanks to you, I made it to Fuso safely.

We shake hands and part ways. If we want to meet again, we will see each other again on the isle.

At sunset, Fuso is enveloped in darkness and silence. The basic rule of life for the inhabitants remains the same: wake up with the sunrise and rest with the sunset. However, even though it is nighttime in the countries of the Sauroiyel continent, the squares and boulevards of the so called cities are lit up by magical lights.

Fuso can only use the skills that affect the outside world through the seals of the entire island, not to mention the skills that are completed within his own body. For this reason, the main source of light in ordinary households is a fire lantern, which is cheaper than a < < symbol>. This is the same kind of lanterns that were used in the Edo period (1603-1867), when a monster cat would lick oil. Well, it is said that fish oil was used, so it was normal for cats to lick the oil.

"Even on the continent of Sauroiel, demons were stronger at night, but in Fuso, it was a different story. It's better to think of it as something completely different.

Fuso is dark, Fuso by day and Fuso by night seem to be different worlds. Amane nailed me, so I'll go out at night and see how it goes after I fight the demons of the day. It would be a disaster if we were sent back to the temple.

Amane seemed to be the type of person who restricts my activities by taking care of me too much, which is not my favorite type of person, and in fact, I was secretly terrified, but it didn't happen. Sakon and I give him some advice, but then he leaves me free to do what I want.

"I need to sleep. ......"

A day and a half to Koto, with an overnight stop along the way. The inn we entered at nightfall was an unimposing old establishment. It did not have a hot spring, but it had a spacious bathhouse and the food was good. The incident was that Mr. Manto was told that a tenugui is not a pair of pants!　It took a little time to make him understand that the

"Hmph!"

Go back to sleep."

Two people confronting each other in someone's room. They kick the walls and tatami mats in the air and lightly shake the furnishings, but do not break them. The only sound is the high-pitched metallic clash of blades.

The only sound is the high-pitched metallic clash of blades, but it is too loud for those who are trying to sleep. There are three rooms, Ruba and Sakon are in the same room. And now Sakon is supposed to be standing guard in front of Ukon's room. ....... I guess it won't be a problem if I log out. Peter probably thinks so too, which is why he is doing it.

Amane rarely makes his moves in the daytime. He puts Ukon before the bet with Peter. Even if he does make a move, it seems to be to amuse Ukon by showing him how to play (・・・・・) with him rather than to be serious. Well, the night is the last straw.

I mean, how many levels is Peter at now?　Is it skill rather than level?　Although Leo is not as fast as Peter in running straight in a wide space, I feel that Peter is superior to Leo in moving in a narrow space, who seems to be close to specializing in speed. He was fighting with Amane in the boat and did not seem to be bothered by Ail. I also think that Peter is the one who assassinated the leader of the child kidnappers. I wonder how far the assassin's quest has progressed.　

Oh, by the way, I left my assassination request unanswered. I'll have to go and destroy it later. I haven't reached the level of requests that would incur a penalty yet, but it would be unwise to neglect them as a matter of courtesy. I also check the requests of the Adventurers' Guild that I have not yet received. Ah, there is a delivery of <>, how long have I neglected it? Sighing at my own laziness, I stroke the black.

"Don't stop!

I pull out Black from my pocket, change into my night clothes, and pull him into the futon. How is it that sleeping with her is OK, but petting her is not? As usual, he resists when I try to brush him, so I'm going to attack him in his sleep later. I would like to try the idea of brushing while praising her.

The season of Fuso is about to change to winter. Fagat is always in summer all the year round, and it rarely snows in both Zias and Isle. On the other hand, Fuso is a country with four distinct seasons with snow. The dishes served at this inn also remind me of autumn and winter: konnyaku, tofu, and eggplant with miso dengaku, simmered sea bream, matsutake mushroom soup, maitake mushroom rice, assorted sashimi, and pickles.

No, that's it. In other countries, the main course is meat!　The seasonal feeling is expressed in the types of fruit, or the stew because it's cold!　Or is it just that it is not so clear-cut?　When the meat gets fat, it's winter.

Fuso sansho, Fuso wasabi, Fuso soybeans. With Fuso at the beginning of their names, the ingredients in this country are all of high rank. I want to get some foodstuffs, fight new enemies, and soak in a hot spring.

"Hey, are you going to sleep under these circumstances?

Black is saying something, but I've already hit the logout button. It's too late to cancel now, so I'll ask him when I wake up. I wonder when Peter is going to log out?　When Amane takes over escorting Sakon?　I'm thinking, "Take a break before the forced logout comes," but I'm still in a daze.

I am looking forward to tomorrow.