64 To the Norm Village

"Can allspice, green pepper, sansho, huabei pepper, pepper, vanilla, garlic, ginger, chili, and even onions be classified as spices? .... What are you talking about?

"What are you talking about all by yourself again?

Oh, Adelina, good morning. I was just watching the oracle. I asked her to look into spices and it seems that there are quite a few different types of spices that can be found around here... many of them are a little different in form and nature than what I know, but I thought I'd make a better meal out of it. I thought I might be able to eat a little better.

"Why are you using God as a convenient research tool... you'll get punished. ...Why are you all wet? It's already stopped raining... what the hell have you been doing?

Actually, Masaru had realized that crabs are hard to find when it doesn't rain, so he had spent the whole night wandering around, trying to catch them. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you can do to help.

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Yu Narumi(20)

Occupation: Adventurer

Member of the Adventurer's Guild

Title "Natural Enemy of Insects", "Developer", "Pioneer", "Unparalleled Producer", "Skill Collector", "Gambling Prize", "Transporter

Level 24 -> 25

Life Force 242→247

Magic power 298→302

Strength 136→137

Physical strength 110→111

Mental 94 -> 96

Speed 105

Luck 45

Skills《Swordplay 3》《Bodywork 3》《Healing Magic 2》《Appraisal 4》《Search》←NEW《Demolition 4》《Mining 4》《Logging 3》《Farming 4》《Smithing 4》《Masonry 5》《Woodworking 5》《Leatherwork 4》《Formulation 4》《Civil Engineering 5》《Architecture 3》《Arithmetic 4》《Art 4》《Singing 3》《Language Translation》《Storage Space》《Map

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The number of skills has been increasing secretly, but Masaru, who's been searching for crabs all night and hasn't been getting enough sleep, hasn't noticed. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do, and how you're going to do it.

So we'll just go to the gnome village today as planned, right?

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it. I hope the gnomes are okay.

How did we not get eaten? .... I don't know.

I'm sure it's because I look so bad!

Isn't that sad to say?

Hey, .......... Aren't you sad to say it?

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I've been so impressed with your work.

And to the gnome village: ....

This is a land that has nothing to do with beastmen! This is a land that has nothing to do with beastmen! We can't have you in this village!

I'm not going to let you into this village!" For some reason, Goro, who has zero communicative power at a time like this, is negotiating with the Nome men... What are you doing, Kiva?

"Hey, Goro, sit down!

I'm not a dog! I'm not a dog! I'm a cat-man!

I'm not a dog! I'm a cat-man! It's time to change negotiators. Time to switch negotiators.

He grabs me by the back collar and leads me towards the beastmen in the rear to negotiate. They're still making noises like "You're treating me like a dog! You idiot! I hear the voices of the beastmen and some kind of blows, but I pretend not to know them.

I'm Masaru, a member of the human race. I'm Masaru, a member of the human race, and I was taken care of by Mr. Botts the other day. If you don't mind, I'd like to speak with Mr. Botts.

"Who would want to deal with a shady guy like you?

This is a troublesome type of person. I'll have to threaten him. ....

I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

A deal?

I trusted him and gave him some salt and dried fish, but the gnome betrayed my trust like that. I understand, I'll just take it as a learning experience this time. I understand.

Masaru's voice was getting louder and louder, and because of the large number of beastmen crowding the entrance to the village, a number of other gnomes had also gathered. A gnome had just run off somewhere, and he would probably talk to old Botts or the head of the village. Adelina was holding her mouth in a smile.

"Okay, guys! I'm sorry, but let's get some rest and get going! The men should prepare the women and children for rest. The men should prepare the women and children for resting, though we can't rest for too long because it might cause trouble. I can't take a long break.

I yelled at the top of my lungs! The eyes of the gnome who had already spoken were clearly agitated and restless, and the other gnomes looked guilty.

I'm here to warn you that there's a big black bear with four arms nearby. I'll report it to you, so please do your best to deal with it. Wait a minute!

"Wait a minute! Are you sure about that?

It's true. But I'm going to have to take some time off to get around. .... Hey, Goro, come here!

Goro is clearly not happy with the idea of backing down, and he's about to say something unnecessary, so I have to give him a little nudge. ....

I'm not sure why we're doing this, but it hurts!

I stepped on Goro's foot as hard as I could as he began to complain loudly.

"Shut up, I'll explain. I'll tell you what... Kiva, come here!

Now it's time for the sermon. Sitting on the stone over here? Sitting on the ground is corporal punishment? A child who doesn't understand needs a little pain and suffering, you know? Recently, there are more and more adults who don't know the difference between scolding and anger, and they are raising their voices about corporal punishment, but I think it is the duty of adults to teach pain. If you hit a child, it hurts the hand that hit the child, and a child who doesn't know pain doesn't know how to control it. It takes a lot of strength and energy to truly scold a child, and how can you do it without love?

Why am I even sitting here?

Kiva looked up at me with an expression of confusion rather than frustration. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

"First of all, Kiva! When you arrived at the village, you asked Goro where he was and what he was doing when he started negotiating. Where and what were you doing when Goro started negotiating?

"What? I was in the back. .... What were you doing?

You said you were the leader of these beastmen, right? Why don't you take the lead, greet them and negotiate?

"...That's because Masaru-san is also there and Goro-san went ahead of me. .... You...

I'm sure you'll be able to understand that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this. I'm sure you've heard of it. So why, of all people, would you send Goro to negotiate? It's obviously the worst possible card to play in negotiations! Besides, doesn't it make sense for a representative to go and say hello in a situation like this?

Goro tried to voice his displeasure, but they all stared at him and told him to shut up, so he quieted down.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand what I mean.

Kiva is getting more and more depressed, but the problem is not really with us.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm not sure what to do. Kiva is still young, leaders don't grow up on their own! What if the adults around him don't teach him their own knowledge and skills? Are you just going to let Kiva take the blame? We beastmen value our friends? That's bullshit! Don't use that word only when it suits you!

The surrounding area is already sinking like a wake.

"And Goro! I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm sure you're not the only one. ......... You knew I was going to ask for help, didn't you? Why are you negotiating from the top?

"I didn't want to be the first to get licked. .... I'm sorry.

It's not a fight, you know? Do you understand? The first impression of each other is almost always decided at the very beginning, you know? Why can't you put the interests of your friends ahead of your own pride? What's the point of pride? Think about it for a second. I'm sorry.

Goro felt bad and started to reflect on the situation.

"Masaru I'm going to stop you right there... the gnomes are here... The gnomes are here.

Hmm? I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that. When I looked back towards the gnome village, I saw a dignified gnome, old Botts, and the gnome I had just talked to standing there with a depressed expression on their faces.

I'm sorry, I was a little busy and didn't notice you until later. ...Here, stand up and say hello. Stand up and say hello.

He stood up, his legs numb and wobbly, and once he got himself together, he straightened up and stood in front of the gnomes.

I'm the leader of this group, and I'm Kiva. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to greet you earlier!

I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to greet you earlier!" Everyone looked at her as if she were a parent, nervous but trying to fulfill her role as a leader in her own way.

I'm sorry I've been so rude to you, young man. I am Goraine, the head of this village. May I invite you all to come to the village so that we may speak again?

"Of course. Of course. Of course.

His words were a little too firm and his speech a little too short, but for the first time he was aware of his responsibility and stood up.

"Now, please come inside and get some rest. Not all of you, but let's leave the house. You are free to use the house for the duration of your stay. You are free to use it for the duration of your stay.

Kiva cringed, unsure of what to do. Trying to act as a responsible member of a group can make you unfamiliar and overwhelmed, and you may not be able to do what you normally do. This is also a lesson.

"...home is for children and women first. We'll be outside. We're good outside.

The old dog-man muttered something to the effect that he knew what to do and started to give instructions to everyone.

I'm Masaru of the human race. My name is Masaru, I'm from the human race. We are building a city with other beastmen, and I'd like to thank Mr. Botts there for his help the other day, and if possible, I'd like to develop it together with you. I'd like to develop with you if possible.

"So you are the people Botts was talking about... We are all very grateful for the large amount of salt you gave us the other day. I hope we can be together again in the future. Now that the formal greetings are out of the way, let's hear about the evil you say is coming. We must be prepared for what may happen. And so it was.

Thus, Masaru and Adelina talked about their encounter with the four-armed demon bear, and the gnomes decided to take countermeasures together.