758 Harvest Festival of the Six Families (2) ~ Target ~

That is how I visited it, a moment of descent.

While we were encouraging Kamado to work, all of today's guests looked away.

Until now, there have been many guests who only attend evening banquets. This time, however, it was the concept of seeing the potential of the Joint Harvest Festival without exception, so everyone was assembled from this hour on.

As far as hunters by the woods are concerned, they are to take a full day off from hunters' work. but these days every family member had an increased harvest due to the benefit of hounds, and besides, it is assumed that hounds should be rested once every few days. If so, the idea was becoming pervasive that hunters would be better off taking a break on the same day, with the result that they would be able to perform their work more efficiently, with a stronger force.

Either way, in the square of the settlement of Fou, there were unprecedented numbers of people hissing.

Before the pile of firewood assembled for the ritual fire stands the head of the partitioner, Run, whose families of six families stand in the center and on the left hand side, and the guests on the right hand side, each side. Lan's parents had a tough, tight face and had an opening address to those people.

"... so this harvest festival was set to be run by the head of the run, me as the partitioner. I've had a lot of guests this time, and I'm supposed to be a lot more concerned... but I'd like to hear from you whenever something goes wrong."

After stating it that way, Lan's parents looked back at the side of the guests.

"Now let me introduce the guests. With all this number, it will be difficult to remember your face and name, but I hope you won't be rude."

First, they will be introduced by the family of the margin by the woods.

From the Lou family, Ziza-Lou, Rudd-Lou, Raina-Lou. From the Zaza family, George-Zaza, the young men of Gene, Sufila-Zaza. From the House of Sauti were the faces of Dari-Sauti, the men of Faye, and the women of Vera.

Apparently, in Zaza and Sutty, the intention is to soften the voices of dissatisfaction by choosing a family member for your offering. When I heard it around Lau-Ray, I was about to complain again.

And what follows is the people of the smaller family.

The parents are a lot more familiar with what they look like, and there were a lot of members of your ladies who have been helping me with my work from time to time. Fay-Beim, but Ray-Matua, but Malfira-Naham.

Moreover, it was the first time that people from the Sung family had participated in these events in addition to the Conference of Parents. Young men and women who are offerings are quite nervous faces.

When the introduction of the guests by the woods was completed, the guests of the castle town were next.

For the first time, there are not many human beings relative to nobility on this occasion. Although not as alarming, it was undeniable that some tension would arise.

"Melfried, the eldest brother of the Marquis of Genos, is in the position of head of the Kingsguard Corps and also has the task of mediating with the people of the forest. Usually, a meeting of the castle towns accompanied by Fou's head, Berdou-Fou, is a place to exchange words with Melfried."

The introduction of Lan's parents was also quite mindful. If he is Fow's blood, he would have heard about Melfried from time to time.

Its melfried, with the usual cold, faceless look, is relative to people by the woods. His name, along with the name of Raelis, should have been told about his defeat of George-Zaza at the Martial Arts Association.

"... and this time, Eurifia, the companion of Melfrid, and his eldest sister Odifia were also to be invited as guests"

Eurifia, who first set foot in a forestside settlement, was also thankful with a relaxed smile as usual. Being such a supple lady, it is still a great heart.

And there was a lot of attention to Odifia, who refrained from doing so instead.

At her request, the story of Tour-Din delivering confectionery to the castle once every three days was of course a story grass by the woods.

Both Eurifia and Odifia were just more simple outfits than usual, weaving their feathers like thin coats. But I can't hide the elegance and grace I originally possessed. Especially the figure of Odifia, a face as endless as a French doll and yet fatherless, seemed to have greatly sparked the interest of the people by the woods.

That is followed by Polearth, an adjunct to the mediator.

Pole Earth is also known as the first nobleman to help me when I was found in the castle town. Polearths also had a much calmer look because of the number of times he came to the settlement by the woods.

And it is Refraia, and Sanjula, and Musul.

This one also greatly sparked people's interest. They were the ones who found me in Castle Town.

Refraia had a resolute face, Sanjula had a soft smile, and Musul had a pressing face, each of which was gracious. Everyone was following suit because they had been told beforehand that there was no need to utter words similar to apologies on this occasion.

"... and Fermes, a diplomat of the king's capital, and Jemd, his squire. These two names are meant to be a way to see how the people of the woods and the people of Genos are deepening their bond, so they are invited to today's harvest festival."

As Fermes pulled the hood of his cape back, a twist ran among the people. Fermes had also visited the forestside settlement several times, but I guess it's not so easy to get used to what he looks like.

Fermes, with his appearance alone, is able to amaze people.

If he had been a woman, he might not have been surprised so far, but as an adult man, he was still too beautiful a figure.

Gemd at all times is as secluded as the shadow of Fermes.

However, some of the men looked interested there as well.

In the masquerade swordsmanship trials, it was a well-known fact that he had made Sin-Lu trick, and as a swordsman, I have been told by the Ai-Fas that he has strange signs beyond grasp. I guess that part will interest hunters by the woods.

"Next up are three cooks from Castle Town, Bozzle, Siri-Low and Roy. Through Kamado's work in Castle Town, Kamado's number on the forest side, starting with Asta, becomes the opponent of the fringe."

The three of them were facades based on their character, and they were gracious.

Many people by the woods look sighed because it was after the high-impact aristocrats. but Siri-Low and others seemed so nervous that they were already feeling sorry for him that he kept his head down like a robot.

"Finally, both Yumi and Terrier-Mass names from the Accommodation Town. Both are family members of the inn and have long spinning edges with the Kamadoku Numbers by the woods. Many Din and Lid will be the first to meet, but I want you to use this as an opportunity to spin the edge."

As for Fow's blood, we had invited him to a wedding feast, so we were all friends. Yumi smiled flamboyantly, and Terrier-Mass also seemed not as nervous as Siri-Low, each giving a bow of grace.

"The guest of the day will be more than that. And, as I told you beforehand, the soldiers of the castle township refrain from entering and surrounding the settlement. This is done in view of the danger of the town outlaws committing evil against the aristocracy, so I hope so"

As Lan's parents put it, there were soldiers around the settlement. Is it because Eurifia and Odifia are coming in that they feel stricter security than they did during the Luu family feast? Merfrid, the heir of the Marquis, as well as his companion and son, were also dignitaries in Genos.

"Now, I would like to start comparing the power of the hunter… Guests from the town will need explanations and guidance at the main point. I'd like some people to take on that role, but can I make up my mind?

The voices of different beings did not lift up.

Lan's parents nod one thing and look around at the families of the six families.

"I would now like to ask the three Asta, Tour-din and Yun-Sudra of Fa's house to take on that role. Please, thank you"

Given the frequency with which he travels to Accommodation Town or Castle Town, it would be a reasonable candidate. Both Tour-Din and Yun-Sudra were rather gleaming their eyes with joy.

"Now we begin the power comparison of the hunter. Let's start with a guess."

Move to the back of the settlement, leading the parents of the run.

The three of us were just set up to serve as guides.

"Targeting is a competition for bow arms. This way please."

"Hmm. Is that a bow target? If you're a hunter by the woods, you've got an exceptional arm."

Polearth smiles back at me. Odifia, of course, lined up next to Tour-Din, and Eurifia smiled with pleasure.

"My breasts are pounding just because I'm here. I left the castle town and drove for about half an hour, but I felt like I was visiting an exotic country."

"Yes, please relax, Giva won't show up or anything all of a sudden"

Explaining it that way as I walked, Yumi glanced at me from a little further away. I say "rude" to the Euriphias and come closer to you.

"Hey, what's up, Yumi?

"Yeah. We'd like to talk to Asta and the others, but it's hard to get close to the nobles."

"Oh, well, I guess that is. If we exchange words, we're all good people."

Only Refraia and Sanjula know that Yumi and the rest of us know only a few things. On the other side of Terrier-Mass, who was lowering his eyebrows and smiling, Roy was shrugging his shoulders.

"If it even starts at the feast, it might give you a little peace of mind. For now, it's easier to keep your distance."

"Right. For a while, I'll be sorry to disturb you."

Under Odifia was Tour-Din, and Yun-Sudra served as a guide to the line of Refraia. Although Sanjula and others are very occasional, Yun-Sudra is also familiar because he used to visit the stalls of the Inn Town. By and large, no one among the nobles who are today's guests should have been so difficult to deal with.

(Is that it? Speaking of which, where did Fermes go?

Sneaking a glance, Fermes was swamped among the guests by the woods. It is also how words are exchanged with the faces of the chieftaincy muscles, beginning with Dari-Sauti.

(I see. Given Fermes' position, is that a reasonable course of action)

Still, I'm sure if the feast starts, you'll come closer to me too. Today was the day I wanted to try to reduce my spiritual distance from Fermes.

"I'm ready for the target. This time too, I would like to start with four families, one from each, except Fa and Sudra, who have few families"

Upon arrival at the edge of the settlement, the head of the run declared so.

Around him, swollen hunters gather. In the past few months, another young man had reached the age of thirteen, and the number of hunters participating in comparison with their power had been thirty-six.

The relatively young hunters of Fou, Run, Din and Lid advance forward to receive bows and arrows. The goal was to compete in arms with four players at a time, and one of the best players went on to the next game.

The boys under the age of thirteen quickly retreat to the side, shaking the target lowered by the branches of the trees. With the decree of the parents of the run, when the toddlers began to count and the hunters unleashed one arrow after another, the guests from the town were to be exclaimed.

"Yeah, do it, and while the kids count to ten, you're gonna release three arrows. So there's a sign in the middle of a wooden plaque hanging from a branch, so we're competing for how many arrows we can put on that mark."

Let me explain, Yumi says, "Heh!" He gave an impressive voice.

"Even though it seems hard to just hit that shaky wooden plaque, do we have to aim further in the middle of it? I can't imagine!

"So, but it looks like most arrows are hitting the wooden plaque. After all, people by the woods are amazing!

Terrier-Mass had also set his cheeks on fire with an excited face. Around her, I feared that she would be afraid to compare the powers of bows and arrows, but apparently it was a matter of concern.

So when all the arrows are released, the boys rush again to determine the number of hits. The result was a victory for the men of Fou.

The next four advance and proceed with the competition in the same way. Beyond the voice of the toddler, "Yichi, Yichi," the cheers of the guests echoed, and even the cheers of the women of the six clans overlapped. I guess the tension over the guests is finally loosening up. This was a sunny stage for their dear families.

"Ah, it's Ai-Fa! You're going to be good at bows and stuff, too, because I'm going to see Ey-Fa!

Yumi is raising her bounced voice.

I was supposed to watch Ai-Fa's bravery as I leaped my chest, too.

Ai-Fa squeezes his bow and releases an arrow without hesitation.

All those arrows were piercing wood plaques. Not only are the women, but the men are also raising their voices "oops".

"Wow, I knew Ai-Fa was great. If I were a man, I would have definitely fallen in love with EY-FA!

Yumi's elbowed, and he's going around my arm.

In the meantime, the boy who stood by to confirm Ai-Fa's wooden plaque pronounced it in a voice that sounded somewhere proud.

"I = Fa's arrows, all three are in the middle!

Again, the twist runs through, and centering all three onto the middle mark is still quite skillful as a hunter by the woods.

"Of the three, you have terrible arms! I don't even think it's a human trick!

Suddenly a loud voice came up from behind me, so me and Yumi were supposed to shrug their necks.

Looking back, he's laughing like he's sorry about the bozzle.

"No, I'm sorry. This was the first time I had ever seen a bow test or something, so I was excited to stick around. Lord Ai-Fa is brilliant."

"Yes, I'm afraid it's snoring inside me, but I-Fa was able to keep pawns going until the finals last time,"

I was so proud that I answered that.

In the shadow of the bozzle, Siri-Low drops his shoulder with a much less powerful face.

"I'm sorry, but whenever an arrow hears a wind-cutting tone, it makes noise in my chest. This is a skill for hunting beasts, so I guess you don't have to fear anything..."

"Oh, I don't like rough things either, so I know how you feel. If it seems too hard, rest a little."

"... no. We've been invited to a feast today, including to see these acts done."

Siri-Low slapped his cheeks pussy with both hands so as to cheer himself up. Yumi noticing it smiles and turns her arm around Siri-Low's shoulder.

"You know, as long as you complain a lot, you're serious. I mean, seriously, do you complain a lot? Whatever it is, it's a fun festival, so I need more shoulder strength."

"Oh, how many times do I know I want you not to touch me too comfortably?

Siri-Low tries to pull himself off annoyingly, but Yumi doesn't try to leave with a smile. It was also a matter of crackling to see them like this.

In the meantime, the competition for target is solemnly advanced.

The face of the Sudra family, who specializes in bows, went up in due course, and Jou-Ran fluttered into the final game of Game One, which he finally welcomed.

"Uh, you're finally out.... Is he good at bows?

"Yeah. Compared to the last power, we won the finals. In the Six Families, we should be famous for our fingerprints."

However, last time, he lost to Ai-Fa in the semifinals. It was also impressive that he had defeated earlier than Lyelpham-Sudra, which was the same combination, and had been bitterly complained about since.

(But I guess I'm pretty good at Lyelpham-Sudra, of course. It shouldn't make any difference that Joo-Run is a famous fingerfolder)

As if to respond to my thoughts like that, Joo-Run had won Game One at risk. It is also a win-win as well as an eye-fa to center everything.

"Hmm," Yumi stroked her own cheek, finally releasing Siri-Low.

"You're gonna do pretty good. I don't think it's as good as Ey-Fa."

Yumi strokes her cheeks, usually to deceive her blush. I couldn't make fun of that to me when I was overwhelmed by the bravery of Ai-Fa.

Either way, two games - or it's the start of the semi-finals.

Chim-Sudra, who won two in a row, as well as the hunters who have done well so far, have a nookie face. Face rashes like Ai-Fa, Masa Fou-Ran, Zei-Din, and the rest are Sudra's men, starting with Lyelpham-Sudra. Plus, nine hunters were winning in addition to the Joo-Run and Fou men.

"There are nine of us left, so we're going to play three games at a time, and then we're going to be in the finals with the rest of us."

While I was explaining, three hunters advanced.

It is the facial rash of the young hunters of Ai-Fa, Masa Fou-Ran and Sudra.

Moving on to the semi-finals, you'll be at a higher level once and for all. In the first test, everyone put an arrow on the wooden plaque, and besides, Ai-Fa and Masa Fou-Ran were a great result of centering it on all the marks.

"In the case of a draw, do it again until it's settled."

My heart keeps pounding as I explain.

In the rematch, Ai-Fa meditated three and Masa Fou-Ran was among the two.

From among the people, an exclamation echoes.

"Wow, wow! Ai-fa hasn't even unmarked a single one yet, has it?

"Ugh, yeah, you are. Looks like he's got more arms up than last time."

"... then I wonder if Joo-Run would be okay"

"I don't know about that unless I try... but I'm not ashamed to lose."

"I know that."

And, with a good eye for humi, he looks at me.

In the meantime, the next three advance out. The facial rash was that of Zei-din, the men of Fou, and the elderly men of Sudra.

"Oh, there you go. That Zei-din is Tour-din's father."

"Heh! You don't look alike at all!... Ah, but I wonder if the quiet looks alike"

It was Zei-Din who won here.

When I look him in the eye, Tour-Din is holding hands with Odifia. In Odifia's eyes, I wonder how Zei-Din looks.

"Is that it? Then... Wow, all that's left is Chim-Sudra and Sudra's parents! Chim-Sudra has won two in a row, hasn't she?

With a small voice moaning, Yumi held her head.

Indeed, this seems to be a sanctity to Joo-Run.

But Joo-Run is not the type to put those anxieties and tensions on the table. Joo-Run, who advanced along with Sudra's two, had a slight laugh as usual.

"Okay, here we go!

Waiting for the boys who rocked the wooden plaque to retreat, Run's parents raise their voices.

Nine arrows pierced the wooden plaque, naturally.

"Lyelpham-Sudra is in the middle of all three!

"Chim-Sudra, too, is all in the middle!

"Joo-Run too...... yes, it's all in the middle!

More cheering than ever before, there was no distinction between men and women.

It was the first feat of the day for all three to be centered on the mark.

"All three, then, take the next arrow.... Damn, that's a lot of skill"

The parents of the run, who had lost in Game 1, were also breathing the way they felt.

A rematch arrow is unleashed as people push Daw Young to kill and watch.

Even there, after all, there was no one to take the arrows off the wooden plaque.

"Lyelfam-Sudra is in the middle of two!

"Chim-Sudra is in the middle of three!

"Joo-Run, too, is all in the middle!

People were to cheer further.

And further surprises awaited ahead: three or four times and more times, Chim-Sudra and Joo-Run did not take the center off as one.

"Now you will run out of strength before you reach your last battle. Both names have been shown to have superior power, so I would like you to move on to the final battle together."

When even the fifth battle was no longer settled, Lan's parents declared it that way.

So it's the final by four players: Ai-Fa, Zei-Din, Chim-Sudra and Joo-Run.

Yumi has shaken my shoulder with confusion.

"Duh, duh, what do we do? Something's starting to kick around my stomach!

"That's all I have to do to support someone important to me."

And although I tried to calm down, I wasn't very different from Yumi inside either. When you see the winner's eyes, the tension and excitement on the side of your support will also jump.

But there can be no coincidence in this battle.

And just winning this far is something I'm very proud of.

I just prayed for a good fight.

That's how it started, the finals...

In the first test, the four arrows were naturally centering everything.

Even on the second test, it is also true.

The third, fourth and test moves were repeated - finally for the fifth time, Zei-Din took off his mark.

But I haven't removed the wood tag. People were fighting Zei-Din well with spare applause and cheer.

And it's the sixth test.

Again, the three didn't take off their marks.

In other words, these three men had not removed their mark as a single time since the first round.

Whenever the result is reported, it is cheered, and whenever the test starts, it is quieted.

For the seventh time, the results were unchanged.

But the final was settled for the eighth time.

But - this time, even the eighth time, it wasn't settled.

Both Ai-Fa, Chim-Sudra and Joo-Run are all soaking sweat on their foreheads.

And in those eyes was the flame of being a hunter.

Jou-Ran had one cool expression, but his sharpness of vision is similar to that of the Ai-Fas. When Yumi noticed, she held my arm with her right arm and Terrier-Mass's arm with her left arm, staring at Joo-Run's side like she was coming.

That's how it was done, in the ninth test - one of the arrows of the Ai-Fa, off the wooden plaque.

The people who seemed to not raise their voices during the exams are not surprised. I was supposed to swallow my thoughtless groans.

"Chim-Sudra, it's all in the middle!

"Joo-Run, too, is all in the middle!

Finally, it is the tenth test.

Chim-Sudra and Joo-Run's arrows all pierced the wooden plaque.

The boys, who rush over to confirm the results, each stifle in a hazy manner.

"Chi, Chim-Sudra is in one!

"Joo-Run is... two bottles, in the middle!

After a moment of silence, the cheer exploded.

Chim-Sudra looks to heaven and breathes deeply.

"The fact that the two of us removed our mark at the same time...... I wonder, after all, if the un-targeting of Ai-Fa has eased the tension slightly"

"I was going to tighten my feelings, but maybe I am"

Joo-Run grinned as he lifted his long forehead.

On both sides, clear sweat shines.

"Whatever it is, it's the first time I've shown my strength so far. I lost, but I have no remorse."

"Yes, I think I've been able to draw more power than I've ever had, thanks to the Chim-Sudra's, too"

To Joo-Run's words, Chim-Sudra smiled as well.

Then there, Lyelpham-Sudra advanced his leg.

"Both were brilliant arms. Especially Joo-Run, who seems to have surprisingly lifted his arms."

"Yes, I'm crazy about dying, and I've trained."

There was no way to feel it, and Joo-Run smiled fuzzily.

Lyelpham-Sudra squeaks his nose with "Phew Phew," while punching his fist through its chest.

"I've said tough things compared to the last power, but you're certainly a proud hunter. Not only me, but Chim, so let me undo what I said."

"Oh, it's impudent that young people don't see growth, is the story. That's the right word, so I don't think we need to undo anything."

"No, and I told you, I don't seem to be too nostalgic about you losing. For a man as young as you, you should be able to feed him on his manners. So you insisted that your thoughts just don't come out of the picture… but you proved that it was true in a way that didn't happen."

"Yeah, well, that's right. But I wanted to be a good hunter, but I was getting stronger than I used to be... and that thought may have borne fruit."

Ever since I mentioned it that way, Joo-Run has looked back at us better.

Joo-Run waves his arms, grinning uncontrollably at its terminal side. Of course it would be a greeting addressed to your daughter next door to me, not me.

"No more! Don't be embarrassed!

After blurring like that, Yumi shook her arms back like a jerk.

It's just - there was such a grin on that face that I was so impressed that I couldn't beat Joo-Run.

"The brave man of the target shall be Joo-Run of the house of Run!... but both Chim-Sudra, Ai-Fa and Zei-Din were great arms. All of them will be rightful bearers of power for the brave."

The declaration of Lan's parents brought the first competition of power comparison to a close.

But not only were the fellow Moribe compatriots, but the first guests to see a comparison of the hunter's powers, continued to clatter their hands in an unexcited manner.