300 Doug Sightings ④ - Shizuku Pavilion in Lamam

After spending a few moments visiting Marotta's ranch, we were moving to the lodging area in search of accommodation tonight.

With lots of buildings lined up and lots of people coming and going, it is also an unbeatable bustle in the Inn Town of Genos. but in terms of site area, it seems to be half of Genos.

"Well, Genos will need a deal, but this Doug is just a stepping stone to that Genos. It's just a place for people heading west from Genos or west to Genos to rest for the night, Doug."

"I see.... but until Genos was founded 200 years ago, that means this Doug was the easternmost town in Selva, right? So you're saying that until 200 years ago, this doug was the point of the deal?

"You're not. Until Genos was established, there was no street east of Dabbag. So, the road that leads south or north has yet to be built. If there was no way, there wouldn't be a deal or a snag, would there? In the first place, we only sell caron meat, Doug. Then there's no reason for Sims and Jagals to come over."

This means that until Genos flourished as a bargain, Doug was literally just a secluded place to grow a caron, it seems.

No streets were ever created to connect with Sims or Jagals, even selling carons only to western towns. That's why Genos flourished, gaining the value of being an accommodation town at the relay point.

"That's why as an accomodation town, you can rush more than Genos. Still, thanks to the many people who come and go to Genos, the number of inns is quite high."

In a messy town, Zashma said so with a laugh.

"So even this many people won't have any trouble with the inn. Even if it's a little expensive, you want an inn where women and children can sleep safely?

"Yes, I want you to be safe there."

"Still, the rest is a delicious meal. All right, then follow me. I know a place that serves great food."

Here again, it was forbidden to run Totos, just like in the Inn Town of Genos, so it was decided that Ai-Fa and Dim-Rutim would follow Zashma with their respective guidelines.

So, I wanted to enjoy the trip too, so I decided to walk with him, but when I got off my luggage, I got stuck with Ey-Fa.

"I won't do anything dangerous, so don't look at me like that. The crowd can be a lodging town in Genos."

"But the inhabitants of this town seem to feel less afraid of the hunters around the woods for good and bad. If you want to walk, walk more carefully than usual."

"Yes, sir, I understand."

But in this dubbag, a gatekeeper is standing at the entrance to the town to sort visitors. It would be easy to cross a wooden fence somewhere and break into the territory, but still, somehow, it felt less unreliable than Genos.

The majority of the people walking are the people of the west, many of whom have a merchant-style appearance, and only counting those who are lowering their swords, etc. Moreover, the people of the east wearing hooded capes can be seen slightly, but so far I have not seen them at all as far as the people of the south are concerned.

"The people of the east have their own defenses, but the people of the west and south have to hire escorts and guides for a little journey. Nor do the people of the south who visit Genos feel like stopping by Dabbag on purpose, and they're going straight home."

"Heh, are there many masters of swordsmanship in the people of the east?

Remembering what Sanjula looked like, I asked him that, but Zashma's answer was no.

"The people of the east are famous for their use of poison grass, so few bandits try to attack it. The superstitious old man is still so scared of the East saying he's a magician or a wizard."

I'm convinced.

Speaking of which, Schmiral's "Silver Kettle" didn't look like he was taking escorts or anything, and it wasn't uncommon to see the Sims traveling alone on the journey so far or in the Inn Town of Genos.

As I walked down the stone paved road enjoying chatting with Zashma like that, a certain outdoor product caught on the edge of my eye.

"Oh, wait a minute! Can I take a look at that store?

"What, if it's a meal, just be patient with me to the inn?

"It's not a meal. Well, it's a leather shop."

From the other side, Ai-Fa glimpses silently again.

"Actually, I've been looking for something for a long time. I couldn't find it affordable in Genos, so I was wondering if I could look at it?

Ai-Fa remained silent and entrusted Zashma with Gilr's reins.

Protected by such an eye-fa, I approach the outdoor store I'm looking for.

It is an open-air shop for leather craftsmen.

On the rug of the cloth, there are really different products spread out. That's just the town of Caron, and neither type nor number of items is the ratio of the Inn Town of Genos.

From that, I took away what I was looking for.

It's a square leather bag.

It measures about 25cm x 40cm and is about 15cm thick. Sturdy construction with leather on wooden planks, the fasteners are belted with hardware.

With both a handle and a shoulder strap, you won't have a hard time carrying this.

"Excuse me. May I take a look at the contents?

The woman with the round-faced store number smiled at me, "Go ahead," so I snapped off the fastener.

Naturally, the contents are empty.

Inside, the leather of the caron is stunningly stretched.

There are no deficiencies in the fastenings or hinges, and the sealing seems pretty good.

"Nice. How much is this?

"That's six white copper coins."

Six white copper coins.

My feeling is that it's 12,000 yen in Japanese yen.

I don't really get to buy a leather craftsman, but given the price of a large leather bag of 1,5 white copper coins, two white copper whips for tototos, and five white copper coins for a set of saddles, bellies and reins - it doesn't feel that expensive. Even more so because leather goods were more expensive in my hometown in the first place.

"I-Fa, can I buy this guy?

When I asked, Ai-Fa narrowed her eyes in a grumpy manner.

"How many copper coins are you going to make me say the same thing?"

"That being said, making money in the lodging town is an asset to Fa's house, right? Isn't it natural to get parental forgiveness?

"Whatever you want.... but what do you use that stuff for?

"Well, of course, you use it when you carry cookware. I always wanted a bag for a cooking knife."

To my words, I-Fa softened his expression all the time.

"... I guess that includes your father's sword"

"Huh? Yeah, of course not."

"Then don't worry about buying it. That's what you need."

"Okay. Thanks."

I was able to buy leather bags safely by giving them the same amount as I was told from my lumbar bag.

I'm just gonna hang that guy on my shoulder, and I'm gonna come back to everyone.

"Oh, is it a luggage compartment? You found a good product."

Mime sneered at me as I peered in my face from the carrier.

He turned to you and said, "Don't you? ♪ And I'll let you put up a leather bag. ♪

"Ever since I saw the luggage compartment Mim was using, I've been looking for it, too. Now it's safe to carry a cooking knife."

"Yes, a good knife is a cook's life."

That's how I walked all five minutes, and when the sunset and all began to descend around me, Zashma stopped to "right here," he said.

It is a three-story, rather splendid accommodation.

On a scale, it may be as good as Tanto's Grace Pavilion, where Jan keeps Kamado.

By the way, his name is Shizuku Pavilion in Lamam.

There was no problem with the availability of the room either, so that was where it was to be decided for this overnight inn.

First, with my husband's guidance, I am led to the back of the inn.

What a place they even had a dedicated tototos cabin and a warehouse for storing luggage.

"Oh, you haven't stamped the baking marks on these tototosses, have you?

Let my husband ask me to nod yes.

"Instead, I'm wearing landmark necklaces on these tototosses, is this not a good idea?

Gilru and Lulu's necks are each lowered with giva fangs and horn necklaces. Once I did not resolutely allow Ai-Fa to press the baking mark, which is the result.

"No, we do not keep tototos or anything else that hasn't been baked, so there is no risk that we can mistake it with other customers. Keep it safe."

My husband, who had already received the price of the lodging in advance, said so with a grin.

Likewise, I leave my luggage in a locked warehouse and go back to my lodging.

It was the fourth room upstairs that was appreciated by us.

"This is all a room for four people. When you go to bed, please hang from the inside."

Put that down, your husband goes downstairs.

"Well," Zashma stroked her mandible as she dropped off that back.

"Fortunately, the number of men and women is almost the same, so do we split in the lid room by room? Assign an escort as appropriate."

There was just a little turmoil here.

By gender, Ai-Fa showed difficulty.

"Nothing to worry about. We'll protect Asta!

Dan-Rutim smiled and said so, but Ai-Fa frowned, "But......"

Seeing that look, Zashma leaned in my ear.

"Hey, you guys, were you a couple for a second? I think it would be possible to rent another room even now..."

"Yes, no, it's not like that, I think I'm just anxious to separate my family's bed from mine"

"Really? I don't know one thing about woodland mastery right now."

While we were whispering to each other like that, now Dim-Rutim said, "Hey."

"I don't know what it's like to lead a family, but our job is to protect everyone here, okay? You can't let me or Dan-Rutim sleep in the same room as the women, so you should do your job."

"... I guess that's true..."

"Besides, Asta's body says Dan-Rutim will protect it. Are you going to doubt Dan-Rutim's words?

Dim-Rutim's youthful face runs a tingly irritating color.

That's how Ai-Fa would hold her mouth, and Dan-Rutim would laugh gahaha.

"If you're so worried about Asta, I'll sleep in the next room! If you just want to separate one wall, rest your mind a little bit."

So the corner room settled in a room division between me and two Rutim's, next to Ai-Fa and the youth group Rimi-Lou, Tour-Din, Mime, next to Barsha and Raina-Lou, Sheila-Lou, and last to Zashma, Zida and Michele.

Each one scattered in his own room, and Ai-Fa, who stood thoughtlessly up to the end, also tried to return the Bliss in silence.

I wanted to say a word and grabbed "Ai-Fa" and that wrist.

Then - with a surprising amount of momentum, the hand was ripped off.

"A, ai-fa?

I look back with a stunned face when I stand up unexpectedly.

"Chi, no! The one now - they suddenly grabbed my hand from behind, so I was just surprised!

"Oh, really?

Ai-Fa bit off her tight lips and then suddenly she grabbed both of my wrists with both hands.

"You're right. I never avoided being touched by you. I'm just a little surprised."

"Wow, I get it. Nothing. I don't doubt what I'm saying."

As I said, I couldn't stop myself from beating faster.

Speaking of which, it was the first time in over ten days that I had direct contact with Ai-Fa in this way.

Stick around, I wasn't avoiding touching Ai-Fa. Even if they live in the same house, they don't have the opportunity to touch their bodies.

It's just - even if I slept in separate places since I was exposed to Lefreia, I've often had a perfect eye-fa leaning in the morning. The custom has been going on for the last ten days. That's all we're talking about.

"... Aren't you avoiding me, too?

"Oh, it's natural, isn't it? That can't be right."

Ai-Fa has been clutching both my wrists with a frown root.

"But you look a little bitter. The blood flow seems to be getting faster and quieter."

"Oh, don't measure my pulse!

So when I turned, the tone of the door opening sounded in a distant place.

Indeed, Ey-Fa's fingertips go away from my wrist, and Zashma's voice approaches me.

"What, you weren't in the room yet? I'm just gonna head out to the dock and say hello to the Chamber of Commerce guys. If it's not inconvenient over there, you want to sign up for an appointment as soon as possible, right?

"Yes! Because you have to leave for Jomtien!

"Okay. Then just stay in your room for a little while. Let's have dinner when he's done."

Cheerfully, Zashma goes down the stairs.

After much silence, Ai-Fa returned the Qur 'an again.

"See you later. It's not gonna bother Dan-Rutim and the others, is it?

"Oh, yeah, I got it."

Beyond the door, the figure of Ai-Fa disappears.

Ai-Fa was a little annoyed, so his expression was hidden in the collar of his cape.

I breathed heavily, waiting for my chest beat to calm down for a while before turning to Dan-Rutim and the others' waiting room.

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Then half an hour later.

Waiting for Zashma to return, who has so well set up his appointment for tomorrow's meeting, we are finally set to go downstairs to the dining room.

The dining room is still big and splendid. Since it was time for sundown, the guests came in nicely.

We, a group of thirteen, were to have our seats packed a little and have two huge tables proprietary.

I didn't even sign up, split up between men and women and take a seat. Dan-Rutim, who formed next to me, said, "I wonder what the hell they're going to eat!" It was.

"There's no way everyone at Moribe has a taste for caron food. Do you have any requests, Michelle?

To Zashma's inquiry, Michelle shook her neck sideways, "No".

"Because there are people born in Doug, it's not necessary for me or anybody else to get out."

"Right. Then let me take care of it."

Zashma smiled and summoned your daughter in the dining room.

A really fuzzy, healthy looking daughter approached me with a "yes" seat. So far, I didn't feel like I had seen a skinny person above average in this Doug.

"Two large plates of BBQ on Karon's back and hips, one large plate of stewed foot meat, and Fuwano will cook for the number of people. Besides, we were supposed to be dealing with vegetable milking here, weren't we?

"Yes, today's vegetables are Aria, Nenon and Tino. Hey."

"Then let's have one of those on a large plate, and then we'll have a pot of cheese roasted. Pot grills are for people."

"Oh, you're a good eater."

Zashma looks back at us with her funny laughing daughter sideways.

"Speaking of which, how much booze do you need? From what I've seen, there don't seem to be that many people."

Only Dan-Rutim and Barsha were named.

So, Barsha laughs a lot and smacks Sheila-Lou's shoulder in the next seat.

"You're a good mouth, aren't you? There's a guy in town who tastes like alcohol, so it's no harm knowing that, right?

"Really? Then I beg you, too."

Speaking of which, I haven't seen a lot of women drink. Was Sheila-Lou a good mouth?

"Is that it? Doesn't Michelle drink?

And when I asked, Michelle across the street mocked me.

And Mim comes out loud from the table next door.

"My father hasn't had a sip of alcohol since he met Asta. Until then, I was drunk from within as bright as every day."

Michelle's eyes are directed toward her beloved daughter.

Mim laughed like a prank and turned to her.

"Then there are four bottles of fruit liquor in an earthen bottle. The rest of them, get some chilled zozozo tea."

"Yes, please wait a moment"

Once she disappears, your daughter eventually comes back with a big basin in her hand.

The same number of liquor cups as the four earthen bottles, and the cold Zozo tea for nine people, were served by the hand of her daughter.

"Well, you can also drink Zozo tea chilled."

"Well, yes. It's cold tea for roasted meat, isn't it? I'm still here."

Zashma and Barsha pour fruit liquor into the drink cup, placing them in front of Dan-Lutim and Sheila-Lou, respectively.

Dan-Rutim frowned suspiciously at the cup.

"Do you go out of your way in town to split the liquor this way? Besides, this guy doesn't smell normal."

"Well, if you drink fruit liquor as it is, it would be cheaper to buy it yourself. The inn is very creative. Try to see if you like it."

Saying so, Zashma raised her own drink cup.

"Well, let's hope this trip ends safely, shall we toast?"

"Please wait. In this case, to whom should we give thanks?

It was Raina-Lou who raised such a voice.

Speaking of which, eating a human dinner without a compatriot should be an act of great departure from learning for the people of the woods.

Although I have had experience eating the dishes of the Castle Town cooks in the name of tasting, this should have been the first time in earnest that a whole extra handful of dinner had been eaten.

"Um, for now, Kamadu number from Lamam's Shizuku Pavilion, I think, but what do you think?

"Right...... so what should we be thanking?

"Oh, the 'thank you for the grace of the woods' part.... er, this is a dinner we eat with copper coins we got from selling Giva's dishes, so I guess it's right to give thanks to the woods that brought Giva there?

With the liquor cup raised and held, Zashma is closing her eyes properly.

"What, you're just saying dinner sounds like a lot of nasty talk, huh?

"Yes, that's all. This is an unprecedented event for the people of the woods."

Still, with the permission of Forestside chief Donda-Lou, we're here now.

I wanted to live with this situation that no one would have imagined a few months ago.

That's how we waited for the people of the woods to finish the pre-meal language, and we finally got to put up a cup.