778 Behind the stage (III)

"Hi. A cooking tour won't take long."

At the end of the rest time, the bozzles came as promised.

The next power comparison will take place in the middle of the square, so the guests are dressed to surround it. Around Raina-Lou, as before, were the human beings of the family of the margin invited as guests.

"What's your next battle? I'd like to compare my powers to two more events."

"They say what's left is a bar pull and a fight. Looks like we're going to start with a stick pull."

Ziza-Lou was dealing with Fermes, and Rudd-Lou was moving around, so nature and Raina-Lou were supposed to be dealing with him.

"I see," he nods. From the side of the bozzle, Roy and Siri-Low also come to his mercy. They tended to constrict in forestside settlements, so Rayna-Lew decided to speak from herself.

"How about a power comparison? It may be an act of little interest to you."

"Well, that's a different field for us, but you impressed me a lot. The hunter by the woods is really amazing."

When Roy smudged and crushed, Siri-Low looked over at you on the side.

"This Roy said he was made to grieve for his weakness. The cook didn't need that kind of skill."

"Let it go. If you don't want to blush again, shut up."

"Hey, what's that saying?! When will you remember something called courtesy to your predecessor?

and is a shilly-lol that blushes properly.

I'm just not sure why she has to blush, either, Rayna-Lew. Well, these two are always at this rate.

"A hunter by the woods is a job of hunting Gibba, so it's only natural that he excels in his skills. I don't think the people in town need to care."

When Raina-Lou took it that way, he had turned a gaze like Roy had been plugged.

"But you're also the father of that woodland hunter. Besides, you're the blood of a sheik who did such a great job. Perhaps the people of the woods, regardless of gender, all have great powers?

"In men and women, I can't even compare -"

And so Raina-Lou remembered the old memories.

"... just speaking of which, I feel like Asta said the same thing a long time ago. It seems to have been a shock to Asta that my sister Vina Ruu-Lilin is better at her arms than she is."

"Huh? Vina Luu-Lilin is that colorful lady, isn't she? You think someone who looks so supple is more powerful than Asta?

"It's not so much about power, but my sister Vina is so tall, and she must be more powerful by the woods. However, I'm not training like I-Fa, so I don't think you're particularly powerful."

"Give me a break," Roy dropped his shoulder disappointingly.

"I can't even fathom Asta. Is it normal for the woodland ladies to go over it?

The words had a strange sense of reality, so Raina-Lou came to wonder.

"What do you mean you can't fathom Asta? Have you ever done anything compared to Asta?

Roy blushed a little brown hair.

"I don't even have to compare my powers. I was just supposed to scream because he grabbed me by the arm. I'm gonna get screwed with one hand."

"Asta grabbed my arm? I don't know how much it means..."

"Let it go. It's none of your business."

Rayna-Lew got annoyed when she was abandoned by a blur.

Then, Bozzle put up his arm like a round too and teased Roy off his thin neck.

"You have a bad mouth, and I'm sorry. Roy, I'm not impressed with you slapping people around the woods like that, no matter what Siri-Low is up against."

"Say it hurts! I'm not even going to compare forces with you!

"Wow, whatever I am against, I won't listen! Even I am burning my hands at the evil of his mouth!

It was kind of a childish look.

Then Ray-Matua, who was nearby, looks back as he bites off his laugh.

"Sounds kind of fun, folks. But it looks like it's time to start comparing forces."

"Oh, I'm sorry about this.... Oh, you even went to Silver Star Hall the other day -"

"Yes. My name is Ray-Matua and I am a Matua family member. Thank you for a wonderful meal the other day"

Ray-Matua smiled with a grin before turning his ear to Rayna-Rue.

"These people don't seem too attentive, either. Isn't it because of Raina-Lou that tension is soft?

As for Raina-Lou, all I could say was, "Come on, what do you think?"

In the meantime, a force comparison begins in the center of the square. As a result of the scratch using the outline, the first match was between Ai-Fa and Joo-Run.

Roy sighs in cheer as Ai-Fa triumphs after the Great Engagement.

"I knew it was awesome. My body is smaller than mine."

"I = fa, though a crowd, is a trained hunter. Wouldn't it be more out of line than the people in town?"

"... that's kind of a thick way of putting it. You're still upset about what happened earlier."

"There's no such thing as peeling."

"Then why are you so annoyed?

"You know what," Raina-Lou turned to Roy physically.

"If you have no malice, I think you're causing others to get upset where you don't think they are. Shouldn't we speak a little bit more, thinking about what they feel like?

"Yes! Your words lack something called compassion!

"Wow," Roy embraced his head as Siri-Low also hitched a ride.

"You guys don't have to consign. I feel like I'm having nightmares."

"Ko, are you calling people nightmares this time! That kind of place lacks compassion -"

And, Siri-Low was getting so hot, Rayna-Luw was getting more angry. Roy's powerless appearance made me feel strangely funny.

(I figured if I hadn't cooked before, I wouldn't feel the same. Both Roy and Siri-Low are like normal town people)

I guess Raina-Lou has only ever recognized them as "cooks".

I once invited them to the feast of Lew. But at that time, rather than to deepen the bond, I felt a lot different because I really wanted to visit Kamadoku's cooking by the woods and mouth the dish. They visited the woodland as cooks and Rayna-Lu and the others dressed to intercept it as Kamado's number.

(Brother Giza said we should deepen our ties with the people of Castle Town. I wish I could deepen my bond as one person as well as as as a cook or kamadoku number...... hmmm what do you think)

Of these, the most comforting is the bozzle. Sometimes he visits the stalls of the Inn Town, and he has a great temper like a people of the South. Although the material waist was much more polite, the basic part seemed not to differ significantly from that line of architects.

On the other hand, Roy and Siri-Low - there's nothing hard to talk about, but they have the human bigotry of a castle town. Sometimes Roy doesn't get angry, and Siri-Low has a cool seizure. Even as Raina-Lou, I still didn't get enough ties to think of it as a beauty.

(Both of them, as cooks, I can respect you... I wonder what you think of us, even them, in the first place)

While Raina-Lou was conceiving, the battle for bar pulling was going on and on.

There are also many battles that lead to engagement, and each time the cheer grows. Especially when Ai-Fa defeated Lid's parents and Sudra's parents, there was just a shuddering cheer.

"Awesome! I won again!

In a remote place, Rudd-Lou is also raising a shaky voice. He seems to have mingled with the men around him and forgotten about the bozzles.

But here, the ladies, headed by Ray-Matua, were baking me the care of the bozzles. Most of the women gathered here were those who helped Asta do business, so they were also of great interest to the Castle Town cooks.

"Oh, oh, you know, I'm late to say hello. Ladies and gentlemen, you look well and above all."

and around the end of the bar-pulling force comparison, a slight shadow approached.

Really, Siri-Low will have a sharp face. It was once Malfira-Naham, who also went to Silver Star Hall.

"It's a hiccup, Malfira-Naham. You seem to be doing well, too."

"Ha, yes. Wow, I'm staying the same. Let, let, thank you very much for your help the other day."

"... I hear you're in the guest's shoes today, too. I'm so sorry that I can't talk about your dishes."

"Yes, no, my cooking is still impossible… and it's not like I can serve it to a very good guest"

Siri-Low continues to stare at Murphyra-Naham, who can swim his eyes with the mundane. A glimpse of the extraordinary talent of Malfira-Naham, Siri-Low seems to be burning a lot of confrontation.

(Asta, of course, I've been stuck like that. But I'm sure that's not offensive either)

Siri-Low is a temperament where emotions just keep coming out.

If Rayna-Lew had been as forthright as she was, she might have looked at Malfira-Naham with the same eyes.

"... there were five or six hundred people by the woods."

And I've been asking Raina-Lou with Roy hissing voice.

When Rayna-Lew answers yes, Roy breathes "well."

"Simple calculations, considering there's a third of the humans involved in cooking... well, at best 200 people. So what do you think?"

"Who is Arizona? I'm not sure what words mean."

"Even if my daughter excludes Asta and Mime, who were leftovers, you and Sheila-Lou and Tour-Din are cooks enough to be recognized for their arms by Varcus. So later, my daughter, Malfira-Naham, refrains... doesn't that mean a lot of people specialize in cooking?

Rayna-Lew was to learn some confusion.

"Hey, wait a minute. Tul-din, who is invited to the Tea Party, is not yet a quick estimate to add me or Sheila-Lou there?

"Why not? Even you and Sheila-Lou were appreciated by Varcus for making dishes that Asta couldn't beat."

"But that's just a few dishes I've worked out have been recognized..."

"So, a Castle Town cook can't cook a dish that even a single dish can be recognized by Varcus.... except for us, the disciples."

And Roy laughed.

"Another exception is Chef Dia at Castle Genos. The only thing Varcus recognizes in Castle Town is Dia and four of our disciples. It's not like you don't know what kind of acclaim Vulcus has for the next most famous Timaro, is it?

"Well, that may be..."

"Still, the only thing we, the disciples, don't have to complain about is some dishes we've worked out. I guess that means we and your arms are about five minutes away."

"… it is only a Vulcan standard"

So Raina-Lou managed to get his attitude in order.

"I also believe that about Vulcus is as high as Asta and Michel, but I don't think that Vulcus' evaluation is the only absolute one. Even if it doesn't fit Varcus' mouth, there must be a dish that can please many humans."

"I wonder if so. Varcus can legitimately appreciate dishes that are completely different from his own, so it doesn't seem like he's going to make a mistake."

And so Roy softened his expression.

"Well, I'm just impressed with how many good cooks there are by the woods. I apologize if I offended you."

"No, I didn't stick around to make you feel bad... Vulcus recognized me for arms etc is too heavy a word"

"Really? Varcus appreciated your cuisine, so please be honest."

That said, Roy spilled his white teeth.

"When you're praised by that bigot, you're proud. I can't even tell him if his mouth is torn."

Then Raina-Lou laughed, too.

"Really? I think I told Varcus I was honored."

"Well, it's because you're the extra person. If I worked under him, I'd feel that way."

Roy still had a bad mouth, but Rayna-Lew's anger never aroused.

I'm sure that's because Roy's voice was engulfed with respect and love, whilst badly saying things about Varcus.

"... What's wrong with Varcus? I'm guessing you weren't complaining again, were you?

And Siri-Low, who was supposed to be dealing with Murphyra-Naham, stuck his face all the way in.

Roy smiles bitterly and turns away, "Nothing."

"I was just talking about my master being great and perfect. Hey, Rayna-Lew?

"No. By the woods, falsehood is a sin."

"... Again, you were uttering words that disparaged Varcus. By and large, you..."

"Give me a break. Look, we're settled."

The force comparison of the bar pull was over.

It was the parent of Fou, Birdu-Fou, who became the brave one. Even though I - Fa - seemed to have lost his last battle.

"Now finally, is that the last competition? I'm not bored, but it's a long street."

The hunters are given a small pause, so this one is also a small pause. Roy looked up to heaven with his arms wide open.

"But I've been bathing you for so long, you crackle. I don't know, I feel good."

"Uh-huh. Usually they stay stuck in the kitchen from morning to night."

Since I answered that way, Bozzle has laughed at Rayna-Lew.

"Oops, I accidentally slapped my cheerful mouth. I hope you forgot."

"No, don't hesitate. I also speak comfortably to my family."

"Oh, really? I know it's obvious, but I can't imagine."

And, as he snapped his mouth at this conversation, Roy turned to Siri-Low.

"You use those stupid polite words, even if your family is against you. Right. She's an old lady."

"... Either that's how you feel about not making a fool of me, do you?

"No, there is no extinction either. We're just talking about the power of combat next time, right? I don't know what it's all about, but isn't it too irritating for the lady?

"Extra help! I'm not the one who makes the noise!

"You used to look blue, whether you were targeting me or climbing a tree.... Hey, what's the point of comparing the power of combat?

Roy calls on Rayna-Lew. I have a bad mouth, but it looks like I'm noticing Siri-Low from the bottom of my heart.

"A power comparison of combat is a power comparison where forces are tested without the use of weapons. If you put the area on the ground except the flat hand and the back of your foot, you will lose."

"Oh, in short, let's push it. Then my lady won't have to turn a blind eye."

"Yeah. Wounding your opponent is a loss, so there's no blood on it."

"Because. It's a relief, isn't it, lady?

"... if that's how you intend to make fun of me forever, you have an idea here too, don't you?

Siri-Low still looked like he was going to explode his eclampsia, but Roy was laughing with his nose. Bozzle is just smiling bitterly, too, so I guess it's still in the normal range.

(I wonder if this is also because you two have a cheap relationship. Speaking of which...... it may resemble the interaction between Rudd and Lara)

A considerable number of months have already passed since Roy was recognized as a disciple of Varcus. And yet, Roy seems to have been in the care of the Siri-Laws since before that, so I wonder how the bond is deepening.

(I don't know when it was, but there were times when the two of you seemed to have a much more comfortable relationship. Perhaps the two of you are very attentive)

Rayna-Lew was to be inspired by a lot of curiosity.

But suddenly it would be bumpy to ask this kind of thing. Thinking about it that way, I decided to ask it a detour.

"But would Siri-Low have been my age?

Siri-Low has turned to Raina-Lou in a much more vain way.

"I don't know how old you are... but I will be 19 the next New Year"

"Oh, the people in town got older in the silver moon, didn't they? Then he still seems the same age as me.... How old is Roy?

"I'm two years older than that. Younger seniors are hard to deal with."

"Oh, you were already twenty years old. If it's by the woods, it's a good time to get married."

It was the bozzle that reacted "ho".

"At the age of twenty, are you going to get married already? Well, it's never too late... Speaking of which, you and your sister, Lord Sheila-Lou, were already married."

"Yes. Still, I think the Lew family should still relax. In a smaller family, we hear it's a hurry to get married so the blood doesn't run out."

"That's a little complicated, like a difficult, enviable place. I never finished my training, and I let go of my wedding opportunities to this age."

Bozzle cheerfully, raised his voice and laughed.

But you look old because of your beard, which covers half the face, but I guess you're not that old yet. They thought it would be about a little past 30 at best.

"So, Lord Raina-Lou is about two years away, and you're going to be stuck with the wedding. You're going to be a fine bride."

I'm going to let Roy and the others in on my exploration, but they've turned my spear on this one.

After all, Mother Forest won't forgive you for trying to explore their mood this way, Rayna-Lew decided to give up early.

In doing so, the resumption of the force comparison is told.

It is a comparison of the power of combat, familiar to the Lew family. Once again, Ai-Fa was chosen as the first hunter and his opponent was Sudra's head of household.

"Okay, here we go!

Run's parent's voice sounds, and Sudra's parent jumps at Ai-Fa.

At the same time, Siri-Low was "hitting" his throat.

Ie-Fa does the progression and puts his hand up on the other's back.

But Sudra's parents were dodging that hand with tremendous agility.

Now Ai-Fa kicks the ground and rolls out a kick in the other's belly.

The head of Sudra, who sent it, stuck his palm out from the bottom.

Probably aimed at the mandible, but the hand stayed to blur his cheeks as Ai-Fa quickly twisted himself.

I guess these two names still have extraordinary powers as hunters.

It was as powerful as if the brave men of Luu's blood were fighting each other.

"Oh, hey, isn't that a different story? Didn't you just push it?

"I'm not sure it's about pushing, but this is the power of fighting. Weren't you communicating something correctly?

"Because if an attack like that goes in properly, you can't stay intact!?

"Neither Ai-Fa nor Sudra's parents would be that far-fetched. I was about to slap him on the palm of his hand, not his fist, to avoid hurting him."

"No, but..." Roy clutches his mouth.

Looking back in suspicion, Roy looked more at Siri-Low than at the battlefield.

So, Siri-Low says - he's shaking his shoulders small as he grabs onto Roy's arm.

"What's up, Siri-Low? You seem a lot pale..."

"Yes, no, I'm not worried. I'm just... I'm not used to this kind of rough stuff."

Answering like that, I'm shivering to my voice.

Raina-Lou turned his gaze back to the battlefield as he tilted his little neck.

Indeed, it is a tremendous force. It is a fierce battle with sparks because it possesses superior power and it is antagonistic.

It is a reminder of the power comparison between Donda-Lou and Dan-Rutim, or Giza-Lou and Gazran-Rutim. Blood leaps even in Raina-Lou, which is not a blood family, and the people around them cheer with enthusiasm. Mother Forest will also be watching this battle with sincere satisfaction.

(Speaking of which, Asta also looked blue in the beginning. I wonder if it's something that makes people in town feel horrible)

But this is not a fight. It is a sacred power comparison, where the hunter hits the fruits of his daily training and shows strength to his mother's forest and to his brethren.

Hurting someone is forbidden, so you don't have to worry about anything. Compared to other forces such as targeting and stick pulling, there should have been no change in the fundamental part.

"It is a victory for I-Fa!... No, both names were brilliant!

After a while, the power comparison came to an end with the victory of Ai-Fa.

An angelic cheer awaits both of us. Raina-Lou also struck out his hand and let him congratulate Ai-Fa on his victory.

Solemnly the battle continued after that, with a number of hunters to show strength.

The anomaly occurred just after one battle and when the turn came around again to Ai-Fa.

Roy raised his voice "Wow" as the parents of I-Fa and Lid fought a fierce battle.

"Oh, hey, you okay? Hold on, Siri-Low."

Looking back at what was going on, Siri-Low was bringing it to Gunnya and Roy.

He is dressed with his face nodded to Roy's chest, but the side peeking from it is pale and his eyelids are closed without force. Did they keep all their weights, or they seemed like they were going to flip together until Roy.

"What's the matter? Is she even suffering from a disease?

I couldn't touch Roy, so Raina-Lou grabbed Siri-Lou's shoulder and supported him.

"No," Roy shook his head, frowning.

"Probably even got me up with anemia. Damn, I wish I could have told you before this happened, but the strongman is out of control.... I'm sorry, but I'm gonna carry this guy, so can you give me a hand?

"Yes, I'll take care of it"

Then a bozzle that I was obsessed with compared to the power of the EY-FA's came to a proper eye.

"Oh, what happened to Siri-Low?

"You must have broken the thread of patience. I'll give you a break."

"Then let me go too"

"No, it would be rude for the three of you to take your seats off. Bozzle, as our representative, please do your part."

For Roy, who carried Siri-Lou, Raina-Lou decided to make his way.

Escaping the hedge like that, the elderly ladies rush over. This is, however, the companion of Burdu-Fou.

"What's up, customer? How are you?

"No, this young lady doesn't like rough things, so she seems to have turned her attention to the power of the hunters. Don't worry, it'll be better if you get some rest."

"That's tough. Shall I show you home?"

"No, shade is enough. Can I just get a glass of water?

"It's water. Wait a minute."

The women of Fou ran away, and Roy lowered Siri-Low under the roots of a tree away from the hedge.

Siri-Low keeps his eyelids closed, "Yeah," he says, raising his voice so that the toddler can squirm. The complexion was pale unchanged.

"What the hell... I'm a dick..."

"No, you're flipping because you're not okay. Just sit tight."

Sleeping on the ground, Siri-Low turned himself into a lot of bitterness.

Seeing that look, Raina-Lou thinks of one thing.

"Roy, can you sit down instead of Siri-Low?

"Huh? Why?

"I remembered what to do when my toddler had a fever, etc. Put your feet up here and sit easy on the tree."

Roy followed Rayna-Lew's words as he tilted his neck.

Raina-Lou gently inserts his hand behind Siri-Lou's head and neck to move it around Roy's leg.

Siri-Low turned sideways again as he said "Yeah," and grabbed Roy's leg coat all the time.

"Oh, hey, what's this all about?

"When this is the case, I heard you should keep your head a little higher. And when a parent puts a knee pillow on it, the toddler is relieved."

"... you're saying I look like this guy's parents too?

"You're not a parent, but you're an important compatriot, right? Besides, it shouldn't be forbidden for people in town to touch the opposite sex."

Raina-Lou made her laugh as she sat down next to Roy.

"When Siri-Low wakes up, on my lap, he will be disgusted. Because I won't be so fond of her."

"No, I'm sure he doesn't hate you either."

"You don't have to hate it, you don't like it. I think Yumi or Sheila-Lou are the ones she's forgiving her mind for at all."

That's when the fou women with leather water bottles came back.

"Thank you for waiting. It's just water, are you glad this is it?

"Oh, it's impeccable. And then we'll figure it out over here, so enjoy the power comparison."

"No, you can't leave your precious guest alone."

"'Cause it's okay. Your partner's still out there, isn't he? I'll call you as soon as something happens, so don't worry about it until then."

Still, the women were lost, so Raina-Lou also decided to raise her voice.

"I will also rest here for a while. You go ahead and see the power comparison of the blood clan."

"... thank you, Raina-Lou. I'm at the end of the line, so call me anytime soon."

The women smiled softly and thanked each other, returning to the hedge.

Roy frowns at the strange shape and turns back to Raina-Lou.

"You don't have to follow us, do you? It's your role to watch this harvest festival, isn't it?

"Yes, I think it would also be included in that role to watch how you, its guests, are doing"

That's what I said, Rayna-Lew made me laugh.

"Besides, I knew you were worried about her. If you're wrong and you're some kind of sick person, it's important."

"Huh. You've got a lot of mouth to say. Don't take it personally."

"Yes, I will take it personally"

People are also hearing cheers on this occasion, but the wind is blowing about too much, what a soothing atmosphere.

Even for Raina-Lou, who had always been surrounded by a large number of humans, this was a pleasant moment of rest.

"You didn't seem so hasty when Siri-Low fell. Is it not uncommon for her?

"Oh. This is how I used to turn things upside down when I wasted my bedtime being impotent. You're strong, but you're not very strong."

"I see. You're sparing your sleep and encouraging culinary training."

"Well, the one who thinks about being a disciple of Varcus."

"So you're saying the same thing."

"Oh. As a non-talented person, I only have enough means to cut my bedtime."

That was an unacceptable argument for Raina-Lou.

"We will not train until we have cut off time to sleep. If your body isn't healthy, you can't move your head or hands or feet satisfactorily, and your tongue will become dull?

"Oh. When humans get tired, they start looking for a strong flavor. Without a doubt, it also affects the feeling of the tongue."

So Roy chuckled, looking at him like he could even see something far away.

"So, what about our master, don't sleep overnight. I'll give you dawn in training, put you in calculations until your tongue feels dull, and you'll assemble the flavor exactly. It's a crazy story, isn't it?

"That's more of a horrible story than a..."

"Really. I have no idea how much power I can squeeze to catch up with such a monster."

A strong breeze blew through the three hairs and cheeks.

Soon, Siri-Low is trying to get some sleep.

Looking down at that restful sleeping face, Roy snapped pompously.

"... I was grabbed by Asta because I tried to throw a bottle at the Mahydra woman when he came to be exposed to Count Turan's mansion"

Rayna-Lew looked back at Roy properly.

Roy looks away and laughs sarcastically.

"Asta's cooking was the best or something, and I got blood on my head, too. He's the one who used to eat Varcus and Timaro and stuff. There's no way a young dish like this could be better than the Vulcas... they've lost me."

"Really...? Why are you telling me that?

"Isn't it you who asked? I just answered that."

Roy looked over his head and took a deep breath.

"Well... that woman had a pretty sure tongue. I felt Asta's power, too... so I guess I lost my mind."

"Yeah, I guess both Asta and Varcus are at a height beyond our reach"

Raina-Lou, too, looked overhead.

The branches of the trees fold, with a slight leaking day.

"It's very painful to have someone so powerful at the same time be very happy."

"Heh. Even the people by the woods feel painful? I thought you had nothing to do with inferiority."

"I guess the other ladies, they don't feel it. But I feel very careless that I do not reach the realm of Asta. So extra, you can work on your training with a strong heart."

"Then you're just like me."

"Yeah, it's the same"

When Raina-Lou turned to Roy, he was just about to turn this way too.

Even so, it is the human face of the town, uncharacteristic.

But those eyes were lit so bright and strong that they were not often seen in town.

"... are you giving Siri-Low your thoughts?

To Raina-Lou's inquiry, Roy dropped his shoulder disappointingly.

"Aren't you a lot abrupt, too? What do you think, you don't have to slap me like that. Words pop up?

"No, you felt bound by a strong bond, so I wondered if it was love"

"Well, you're a work buddy, so one or two of the bonds will sprout. Shit, if Siri-Low had asked me, I'd have made a fuss again, wouldn't I?

"So it's not love?

Roy shook his head, breathing deeply.

"I don't know, but I try not to think too much about it. Honestly, I can't even twist my time with sex right now."

"Then you're just like me."

Raina-Lou made me laugh with all my heart.

"It's something I've been thinking about for a long time... maybe we have a little bit of a resemblance"

"Well, that was an honor. What the hell does that look like?"

"There's something that bothers me too much about typing into cooking. Before you asked Varcus to disciple, you were so angry that you couldn't watch."

"Thanks for taking care of him. I think it was Mime and you who snagged me."

"Yep. I guess we are of such a nature that we can't help but wonder how creepy we are compared to others and our own arms. That's what's similar."

But that's...

"But I think it's going to be a big force. Even for hunters, there are plenty of humans who grow to feed on their palatability. We will have to feed on this elusive nature, too."

"Oh, I think there was someone like that near me. Loser-hating strongman."

That said, Roy pointed to his foot.

Rayna-Lew can't even reveal herself, and she laughs when she dulls.

Something was very clear.

It seems as if the overblowing wind has also sobered Raina-Lou's chest.

"Thank you, Roy"

"Now what? I don't remember you thanking me."

"No, I have not revealed my heart to anyone for a long time. I can't believe you feel sorry for Asta with your cooking arm... there are no such people around the woods who think that way. I wonder why I'm such a shallow person... I've always been worried that no one would reveal me."

"Well, that's a tricky story. If that's shallow, it's shallow for me or Siri-Low."

"Yes, even a cook with good arms like yourselves could have known that he suffered the same, and I... may have been a little relieved"

"Heh," Roy snapped his nose.

'Cause I can't do it with all the pain.'

"Yes, I was very glad that it even resembled that part, still strongly fascinated by Asta and Varcus"

Roy, what a complicated laugh, said.

"People by the woods are honest enough to embarrass us. I don't like that part."

"Yes, I also have a part in you and Siri-Low that I'm not comfortable with. … but more than that, I think I'm starting to like you guys."

"Then we would have been well worth the invitation."

Roy laughs with a Roy-like face.

I guess the honest look I just showed was a little whimsical after all. Bigoted, sarcastic, sometimes on the shore of arrogance - and hid a delicate heart inside of it, that's what he was.

As a friend, I want to bond more with him.

Rayna-Lew could wholeheartedly feel that way.