14 材料探しの旅に

"Good morning, Mr. Chou. May I have a moment of your time?

The chief of this village is a young man of 37. The fact that he is the head of the village when there are many other elderly rabbit people in the village suggests that he has some special power or bloodline. It's not something that I, a newcomer, should be prying into, so I'll let that part go.

I'll be frank. Actually, I've been thinking about building some new facilities and houses in this village, and improving the surrounding defense fences. I was wondering if you could help me.

The chief raised one eyebrow dexterously and stared at him with interest.

So, where do you see the problem and what facilities do you feel are necessary? I don't get the impression that you're speaking off the top of your head, but I'm sure some of us would feel uneasy if you told us that you wanted to make some changes to the place you live when you just arrived yesterday. Can't you be a little more careful about that?

"Of course I understand your concern. But you know what? Trust takes time. That's why we can't delay our preparations in case something happens and our actions for the future.

I don't think we should delay our preparations and actions for the future. I believe that regretting what we should have done at that time is an act of letting go of your trust. I don't know what I can do, but will you let me try for you?

I'll give it a try! This is the belief I learned while working at a home improvement store in the countryside. There have been times when I noticed something and didn't do it, resulting in injuries to the elderly and children. There have been times when I have been berated by my boss for going beyond the jurisdiction of my job. But I am a clumsy person who can only be satisfied in that way. I will never be able to fix this, even if I get angry, because it is my belief.

So, where do I start first?

"What? Are you sure?

It's okay. Your eyes are telling me you really want to make this place better. Eyes speak louder than words.

Do the eyes speak louder than the words? Or are they testing me? Well, no. I don't know if I should worry about it.

"I think I'll go to the southwest sea alone for now. The reason is to gather materials. Who told you that?

Did anyone tell you that?

"Yes, I've heard of the people who chased you from your home. I don't want this to be an unpleasant journey for you. .... "Yes.

The two men behind me, who had been listening quietly, broke into the conversation.

I'm coming with you!

I'll go with you!

I'm coming with you!" Zita and Mei looked at each other with strong eyes. I'll go with you! I don't have a choice. ....

"Zita, Mei. I can't do it. I can't take you guys with me. I'm not taking you with me. "Why?

"Why not?

You're leaving Lulu alone? And you're weak. At least until you're mature enough to defeat hobgoblins.

The two puffed up. I'm not going to take you with me no matter what, though.

I don't want to take you no matter what. I don't want to take you with me.

It's no use hurling hate at me.

"Luck is a skill. I stood and fought. I stood and fought. I won because I had the minimum strength to do it, and I had something to make my luck happen. It's a lie.

It's a big lie. In fact, you're the one who feels the least like you fought.

You're right! You don't even have the right to fight yet. I've always said that those who overestimate their own strength die. You're right!

The one who called out to me was one of the hunters who had rushed to my aid yesterday.

"Mr. Hite!

So this is the hunter I've heard so much about, Mr. Hite!

So I'll go!

Rejected!

Why not?

Why? What are you going to do, reduce the strength of our defenses? Besides, if we take Hight-san, our best hunter, it'll make life difficult for everyone. That's why I'm not taking you with me, okay? You may need to infiltrate the human race, and I'm definitely going alone this time. I'm definitely going alone this time.

He left the depressed Heit behind alongside Zita and Mei, and discussed the preparations for the trip with the chief.

So I'm going to get ready today and go tomorrow. "What?

""What?"

We'll see what happens.