316 Sauti Family Distress (8) - Forest Power

That's why.

When we ended our business in Inn Town and went back to the settlement of Sauti, there was already a giant of the Lord of the Woods lying there.

The hunters apparently went into the woods and encountered the Lord of the woods early, and then settled in less than a minute.

Numerous casualties. Especially with Ai-Fa and Donda-Lou taking the deep hand, I was first to get deeper heartache than joy.

Ai-Fa had broken his ribs.

By the time I got back to the settlement, I had fallen asleep after being bandage-wrapped underneath my chest. I was prescribed a painkiller Rom leaf.

"But it seems to be a slight hand wound compared to Dim-Rutim and others who once made a giva run in the same way. In a month you will be able to regain your power as a hunter"

Dan-Rutim was laughing that way.

I hear Donda-Lou at the end of the day got his right shoulder crouched with the fangs of the Lord.

Fortunately, there was no serious damage to the bones or muscles, and this one was about to recover in about the full moon.

After being disturbed by such a story, we were once again set to face the Lord of the Woods.

It is indeed an uninterrupted and gigantic giva.

I think it was bigger than any caron I've seen in Doug.

By reckoning, he's 170cm tall, two and a half meters long, and the thickness of his body is so much that the two adults don't know if they can surround him with their arms up. Corners, fangs, etc. are as thick and long as my arms. Its appearance, lying in the middle of the square, was the mountain itself without a clutter.

And even this Lord, his whole body is scratched.

She washed it with water from a water bottle, but the smell of blood is also thick. He has lost both eyes, the right half of his face is crushed, and his forelegs are both severed in the elbow area. Other than that, he suffered a frightening number of swords and arrow wounds.

And noteworthy is the freshly poked knife under the throat.

Eighty centimeters of barbaric swordsmanship hung all over the Lord's neck.

All the arrows and piles left in the body had been pulled out, but only this knife seemed to tighten the meat and couldn't get it out.

Surprisingly, this was a story about the sword Ai-Fa shot in, and this became fatal.

"The Lord has been a mess ever since, but before we hit the knife, he did his best."

Rau-Ray was blurry like that with a disgruntled face.

It is Dari-Sauti who has walked over there.

"I want to ask Asta and the others for one last job. Could you use this Lord's meat to make this evening's supper somehow?

"Yeah? Do you use this meat? But this much scratched giva meat is going to taste pretty bad, isn't it?

"No matter how delicious it may be, it doesn't matter. I just want you to be able to put it in the mouth of all of Sauti's family. We have to get the lost power back from him."

Dari-Sauti said so with a quiet but very strong eye.

I'll test the Lord of the Woods again, and then I'll make him nod, "Okay."

"Still, I will try my best to finish it as deliciously as possible. Can you help the ladies who are free?

"Sure. I will gather all my family members from now on, so I don't care how many people you use.... Regards"

That's how Dari-Sauti told the hunters he had refrained from surrounding him, "Skin the Lord! ordered."

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Needless to say, it was a tremendous job.

At any rate, there are 68 of us in the Sauti clan, and 19 of us in the customer category, and at this point, there are 87 of us. That much was prepared every day when it comes to juice dishes, but this time it will require more effort.

In addition to that, it will take some time for you to see it.

It doesn't matter if it's delicious or not, I want to do everything I can. If we were to eat meat that was not properly drained of blood, we needed to wash it thoroughly with brine first.

Ask them to collect the warm rock salt from the settlement and wash the cut meat. Still, I can't completely take the smell out of it, so devise a contribution that is as aromatic as possible. We didn't have enough vegetables at all either, but we didn't have time to go shopping out to the lodging town, so we decided to have them bring the ingredients we had stockpiled in Luu's settlement.

On that occasion, it was a shame that three people, Sheila-Lu, Lara-Luu and Limi-Luu, who had finished their work in Luu's settlement, rushed with us. The elite of the Lew family is dominated by the Rayna-Lew and Vina-Lu, who originally stayed in the settlement of Sauti.

Join forces with those members to take command of the women of Sauti. It was a noise as if it were an iron fire, and time passed quickly.

Thus the sun falls to the end of the west, and the flames are kindled in the squares where the families assemble.

And then just a half an hour later, we finally got to finish the job.

"This is not a feast of celebration. It's a solemn dinner to reclaim the power we've lost."

Behind the burning fire, Dari-Sautti told him so.

"With the grace of different families, starting with the Lou family, we were able to plunge from doom. In the future, we will need to do more to reward their gratitude than ever before. Incorporate into us the power of the Lord of the Mighty Forest."

At the feet of Dari-Sauti, Donda-Lou sits.

Donda-Lou is supposed to be even in pain with Rom's leaves, but his eyes were burning strong and fierce as usual, and he didn't look any weaker.

After all, I still slept at Vera's house, so I was listening to Dari-Sauti with the desire to rush over there as soon as possible.

"Before dinner, I would like to start by giving a token of gratitude from Sautti to my family for their help"

In response to Dari-Sauti's words, the women led by Mil Fay-Sauti crept into front of the burning fire.

With Rudd-Lou's hand, Donda-Lou stands up dauntlessly.

"First to the Lew family, the right corner of the Lord of the Woods"

The horn of the Lord, which is as good as my arm, is passed from the hand of Mill Fay-Sauti to the hand of Dari-Sauti and to the hand of Donda-Lou.

"And to the Rutims, the right fang,"

Gazran-Rutim finally got it.

Gazran-Rutim had also hit him hard in the chest, but there was no abnormality in his bones, so he would be able to regain strength if he took a few days off, the story said.

"To the Rays, give me your left fang."

Rau-Ray was a much more grumpy face.

Rau-Ray also apparently didn't have to suffer any more wounds than he did on the first day. It's just that everyone and he have bruises and abrasions all over the place.

"To the Fa family, take the left corner"

On behalf of the absent parent, I got it.

It's an old giant giva horn, missing and scratched everywhere.

Exactly when it comes to this size, it's quite a weight.

"And I also want to thank Kamado for his turn. To the Din family, the bones on their right leg."

A giant femur is entrusted to Tul-din, who has entered and advanced.

It's a bone we took off our own flesh a few hours ago.

"To the Sudra family, give me the bones on my left leg"

Yun-Sudra received it with a face that still seemed to tear.

Hold it all over my chest as I line up next to mine.

"I want you to tell this story to your children and grandchildren, along with this horn, fangs and bones. Lou, Rutim, Ray, Fa, Din, and Sudra were given these things because they saved Sautti from doom. … and we want to tell this story, along with the scratchy skull with the corners and fangs removed. To never forget this benevolence."

So Dari-Sautti smiled as usual on that square face.

"Let's start dinner, then. It's not a feast, but I want you to bite off raw joy. … thank you for the blessings of the forest and thank you for all the kamadoku turns that set the fire and gain life tonight"

Not a feast, so everyone on the spot recited the pre-meal wording.

The earthen bottle of fruit liquor is never raised, and the wooden dish is turned solemnly.

And in the burning fires everywhere, the meat was to be burned from next to next.

At just three hours of cooking time, it wasn't easy to finish the BBQ dish.

Tau oil, sugar and myrmu, and the meat of Gibba soaked in a smelly erased vanilla - the meat of the Lord of the Forest, is stabbed by an iron skewer and cooked directly.

In the meantime, we went around serving food.

Finished dishes are available in three varieties. "Giva Curry" and "Tarapa Tailored Moto Pot" and "Stir-fried Pepe Meat".

They are all strongly flavored to reduce odor, and I also use plenty of vegetables. Tired tongues have nothing more to rest on than a pile of prepared baked poitains.

"Wahaha! That's the Lord of the Woods! That's a sneaky bite!

I just finished handing out the obvious dishes, and I heard such a laugh.

I was about to head over to Ai-Fa, and I turn my toe towards you after a little lost.

Of course, the faces of Rutim were gathered in the fire.

"Dan-Rutim, how do you like the flavor?

"Oh, Asta! Stiff meat just to stiff, but the flavor is impeccable! The slightly scented smell of Giva makes you happy!

"Yeah, the lord of those woods was not only big, but oddly hard in meat quality, and he had a hard time cutting it apart"

But it will be an indescribable solidity for the people by the woods. Dan-Rutim was grinning and scratching the meat.

I've never cooked a spare rib this stupid before, even for me.

"So, uh, I'd like to thank Dan-Lutim for that already."

"Yeah? Oh, you mean I-Fa? It just so happens that I was standing right where I-Fa fell off! It's not like I've been thanked so many times!

"No, if I hadn't had that luck, I'd be relieved. Dan-Lutim is the benefactor of Fa's house."

"I'm not thankful! No thanks, Asta! We all joined forces to take over the Lord of the Woods! If anyone was missing one, someone's life could have been lost. We were all protecting your lives, so there's no need for anyone to feel special thanks to someone!

That being said, Dan-Rutim has been laughing a lot.

"And that's not all about hunters! This is how you guys used to make delicious meals, so we could do everything we could! Because of that, Dari-Sauti would have also dedicated the Lord's bones to Din and Sudra's Kamadu turn!

"... right," I made him laugh, too.

"Then I'll leave it to you to say thank you. Good luck, everyone."

"Uhm! When I finished, it was a fun day!

If Ai-Fa and Donda-Lou hadn't been deeply wounded, I could have said that with all my heart, too.

Had I thought about that, Gazran-Rutim would have smiled calmly.

"Asta, did you do your job already? Now I think we should do our job as Fa's family"

"... Yes. Thank you, Gazran-Rutim"

I gave my respects to the Rutim family to secure all kinds of dishes.

If you have more, I'll eat. Anyway, when I woke up, I wanted to be ready so I could mouth any dish.

Grab the wooden plate used in the meal once more and add the dish dish dish dish. The majority of these wooden dishes were conversions for use in the Blue Sky Dining Room.

Ask them to divide the three dishes, the baked Poitan, and some of the baked meat as well, and turn their feet to the house of Zavera.

Along the way, I saw the faces of the Lew family surrounding the fireworks.

Rudd-Lou is accompanied by Donda-Lou, so it's five ladies and Dalm-Lou.

"I don't need the power of the women to eat! I'm not a toddler!

Darum-Lou was so angry.

With the exception of Ai-Fa and Donda-Lou, Dalm-Lou would have been the deepest. Apparently, his right flat skin peeled off and dislocated his left shoulder.

"Who said that and spilled important dishes on the ground?

"That's right! I made it so hard, don't waste it!

My oldest sister and youngest sister are in good health, and my next sister and third sister are giggling dull.

And on the front of Darm-Luu, Sheila-Lu, who had even a wooden dish and a wooden spoon, was breaking his knee.

It was a situation I wanted to take a look at, but such a shabby thought twisted down and rushed my feet to Vera's house.

Then, along the way, I came across Yun-Sudra.

Yun-Sudra laughed, "Oh, Asta," as she held her huge femur.

"Hey, what's going on? You don't eat food?

"I'm kind of stuck in my chest... unless I feel a little more calm, I'm not going through my throat"

"Well," I nod.

Then, he dropped his gaze over the basin in my hand, and Yun-Sudra laughed so loudly.

"You're heading to Ai-Fa, aren't you? Go ahead, go for it. When Ai-Fa wakes up, if Asta isn't around, she'll feel sad."

"Yeah......"

Still, as I was patrolling, Yun-Sudra tilted her little neck adorably.

"What's wrong? The kind of asta that treats Ai-Fa coarsely is not what I think asta"

I took a small breath and said "yeah" before stepping out.

But in front of the house you were looking for, further figures were waiting for you.

It's Mill Fay-Sutty, who should have been busy working until just now.

Mill Fay-Sauti, who had his hands on the door of the house, quietly looked back at me.

"Mill Fay-Sauti, what's wrong?

"No. I've come to see how things are because everyone has left this place for work.... Asta also came to see how ii-fa was doing, right?

"Yes, it is"

This was not the division that was appreciated by us, but the home of the wounded gathered Vera. Ai-Fa was nursed in this house by the women of Vera.

"The men who bore the deep hand, too, crossed. The Lord of the Woods was able to defeat him, so Satti will be able to regain some strength in the future."

Saying it that way, Mill Fay-Sauti turned his gaze over the square.

In terms of the number of people, there is no worse color than Luu's feast. The tenacious hunters, the tender ladies, and the toddlers born in between, just a few old men - everyone is in a circle, surrounding the burning fire, carrying the flesh of the Lord into his mouth.

There was no exhilarating enthusiasm like a feast, but still people were biting the raw joy while showing the forest the life force that the people by the forest deserved.

Even the heavy basin makes me laugh back at Mill Fay-Sautti saying, "Yeah."

"If you're sawty, you're sure to be fine. I know it's going to be tough, but good luck with that."

"Yes," he nodded, while Mill Fay-Sauti did not try to move off the spot.

And they're turning a straight gaze at me.

"Asta, I'd like to ask you to do this without saying anything else -"

"Huh?"

Surprised right in front of me, all of a sudden Mill Fay-Sutty was on his knees.

Keep your arms crossed in front of your chest and your head drips deeper over mine.

"By the dedication of the Astas, Sauti was saved. If any evil befalls your houses, I hereby promise you that I will do everything in my power to abandon you."

"No, don't let Mill Fay-Sutty do that to you -"

"Yes, I couldn't have shown this to my family, either, as a bundler of women."

Saying, Mill Fay-Sauti stands up.

Its face was as tight as ever, but its eyes seemed to be brimming with tears.

"But that's what I meant. Parent Dali should think the same thing. Your grace will never be forgotten until this self is fulfilled."

"Thank you. I'd be very happy to be friends with Sautti."

"No, I guess we should do our part from now on so that we can name your friends"

Only solemnly, Mill Fay-Sauti pulled open the doorboard.

"Now, on behalf of the ladies of Vera, I invite Asta to this House. Please come in as you please."

I graciously stepped into the dark room.

Take off your shoes and cross the hall first to the aisle on the right. The men were on the left side, and only Ai-Fa should have been put to sleep on the right side.

Knock lightly today, then peek into the room.

Just like a few hours ago, Ai-Fa seemed to sleep quietly.

On the bedding, lying on his back. The hunter's clothes are removed and bandaged under his chest. It made me feel so painful that I usually lay on my back with an eye-fa sleeping on my side.

"Hmmm...?," his eyelids tremble faintly.

"Did I wake you?" And I knelt under that pillow.

Eye-Fa's eyelids lifted only half and his blue eyes blurted back at me.

That lip whispers my name, "Asta..."

"Oh, it's me. Is the wound okay?

"Hmmm... there's no such thing as..."

Ey-Fa's right hand slowly creeps up to me.

On the verge of that fingertip touching his cheek, Ai-Fa stopped the movement perfectly.

"... may I touch you...?

"Oh. I'm ready for you."

Pepper, Ai-Fa's right hand enveloped my cheek.

"As promised, I'm back... it's your turn to keep your word next time"

"Yeah, it's been a bit of an odd fit, but I guess it fits your mouth"

I gave Ai-fa a hand and got him up on the spot.

That's how I put a soft cloth on my back and bring it to the wall.

Did Rom's leaves work, Ai-Fa didn't even show a painful sleigh.

However, my eyes aren't focusing a bit.

"Come on, from which do you want to eat? I'm afraid of all the flavorful dishes."

"Whatever it takes. Perhaps I'm starving to death. I need your cooking to heal my wounds..."

"You don't have to talk about it. Can you hold the plate yourself?

"I can't have it," Ai-Fa said in a childlike voice.

"Spilling the dish is not a nuisance... you should have the dish"

"Yes, yes, leave it to me."

I thought it might be juice first, and I let 'Tarapa Tailored Moto Pot' be served in front of I-Fa.

But I-Fa doesn't try to take a wooden key with me staring.

"Uh, maybe it's tough to lift your arms?

Ai-Fa did not answer, just opened her mouth small "ahem".

It's a reproduction of Ey-Fa when he dislocated his left elbow.

I carried a wooden spoon into Ey-Fa's mouth as I was so distracted from my emotions.

"It's spicy," Ey-Fa blurts as she bites Gibba's moss cuckoo.

"Yeah, I use a lot of chit fruit, too. But you barely care about the smell, do you? This is the Lord of the Woods."

"Um, delicious," Ey-Fa nodded coldly.

"I want to eat meat, not organs"

"Then I guess' Stir-Fry Pepe Meat 'is next. The flavor is thick, but it shouldn't be spicy."

Ai-Fa kept staring at my face and slowly continued to eat the food.

but eventually i get tired, every plate is about half diminished, and i tilt my neck with a crease.

"Are you sleepy? If you're sleepy, you should sleep another night."

"I'm not sleepy......" he snapped, while Ai-Fa slipped and collapsed.

I panicked and put my hands on it if I should not shock myself.

My hand touches Ey-Fa's nagging shoulder.

Ai-Fa's body seemed to be only a little more feverish than usual.

"Okay, let's lay down, shall we? I'll warm you up later."

"I'm not sleepy... and it seems easier to sit down than to lie down..."

"Really? Then you can just stay put for a little while."

While supporting Ai-Fa's body, I decided to sit against the wall as well.

Ey-Fa's head comes up on his shoulder with a corn.

"Uhm... that's Asta..."

"Oh, it's me."

Its warmth comes from the shoulders and ears that touched Ey-Fa.

After all, the heat seems to be coming out more than usual, but only from the neck to the top was as hot as fire, otherwise than in the old days when it was cold as ice, rather so much so that the vitality of the Ai-Fa was felt strongly.

And also, the feeling that guides me through Ey-Fa stands first, and I can't even feel the slightest dust, such as embarrassment.

Just even, the presence of I-Fa was loving.

"Asta... I'm home..."

"Yeah. I got a hand wound, but if you're patient for a month or so, you'll feel better again."

"... are you happy with that...?

"Huh?"

"... that I lose my power as a hunter... don't you want...?

I leaned my neck just a little and tried to peek into the look on Ai-Fa's face.

But if you stick close to it so far, it's hard too. Hidden in my long forehead, I could only ask for Ey-Fa's mouth.

"That's never gonna happen. So continue to encourage hunters to do their job so they don't get any hand injuries."

"... why...?

Whispering, Ey-Fa voice.

I pressed my cheeks gently against Ai-Fa's golden brown hair.

"For I-Fa, hunter work is a living thing, isn't it? It's not like I want that power gone."

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"If, in the opposite position, I wish I lost my power as a cook, I would be plunged into despair.... so I would never wish that."

Ai-Fa has been silent, pressing her head against my cheek with gentle force.

That fingertip is asking for my fingertips very badly.

"I really... can I continue to be by Asta...?

"That's okay. You stay or I'll be in trouble."

"But... if it wasn't for me, Asta would..."

"Oh, my God, don't make me imagine such despair if it weren't for I-Fa"

I held back my weak eye-fa fingertips all the time.

"It has to be i-fa. Stay with me for the rest of my life. As the proud head of Fa's house.... that's all I want."

Ey-fa chewed her lips and left all the weight to me.

I held Ai-Fa's hand and took its weight firmly.

That is how life in the settlement of Sauti came to an end with the Blue Moon.