806 The 19th of the Purple Moon ③ - First Disclosure

After that, we enjoyed the chat at the Plaza de Vilas.

In six months, it was any separation, but there were as many stories as I wanted to tell the men, and it was the first time I met that family. No matter how much time we talked, the words never ran out.

"Speaking of which, Dial said he wanted you to speak up to yourself when the boys were invited to the woods, didn't he? Aren't you annoying?

"When I say dial, is that Zeland's healthy daughter? Of course we don't mind, do we, old man?

"Mm-hmm. But isn't the Lew family more annoying to push with too many?

"The Lew family seems more welcoming... hey Lara-Lew, what's going on around there?

"Hmm? Guests are welcome. But I don't suppose it's possible, for example, to invite everyone here to dinner."

"Mm-hmm. The Lew family originally had a lot of families, so I can't bother them like that"

"If so, half as much as Fa's house?

Lara-Lew's suggestion was out of the shelf for me.

But what will be the mood of the beloved parent - and if you look at its frivolous face, Ai-Fa had an unexpectedly calm look.

"I was hoping to get a glimpse of Fa's house, which Balan and the others worked on, for once. If you are half the people on this scene, it will be difficult to invite them as guests. … depending on Asta preparing dinner."

There's no such thing as a problem.

As I turned my smile on him, Ai-Fa's eyes became more and more softer.

Then Lara-Lew said, "Yes!" and strike my hand.

"Um, the Sacrifice Hall of the Sung family, the Balans fixed it, didn't they? Just recently, he was able to do a tent at Sung's house."

"Hmm. It took six months, finally. Well, I guess you have a home job there, too."

"Yeah. I was gonna make it up the way the Ballans said it would, but now I think you said you wanted me to make sure it wasn't really flawed."

Only the skeletons were rebuilt by the men, and the tents stretched out there were to be filled with the Sung women. I was just wondering what kind of tent had been completed by Gibba's fur.

"We are also gatekeepers in the tent, but we will be able to judge at the top of the street. I'd like you to have a look."

"Then why don't you take a look at it on the day I invite you to dinner? With a luggage truck, you'll be able to come and go in a moment or so."

So, the story came together.

The final decision will require the acknowledgement of Donda-Lou, but there will be no problem, since inviting him to dinner has already spoken for itself. And there was one more thing added to the enjoyment of Easter.

"Then I'll ask Dial to leave a message here. Do you have any hope of a day out or anything?

"I don't have anything like that, but I'd prefer the day before a day without work. I'm going to let you decide which day to pack your job in tomorrow."

"Then let's adjust afterwards. I have a holiday to put away for a few days, so the sunshine is going to be squeezed in quite a bit."

With "Dawn Day" on the 22nd, "Jomtien Day" on the 26th, and "Day of Doom" on the 31st, such holidays will sift through "Gibba's Whole Grill" during the day, and the street commerce will be at night. And then I plan to head out to the Dora family the day before "Dawn Day," and...

"Yes, later than Jomtien's Day, there seems to be an early Totos competition going on in Genos."

"Totos's early run? What, what's that?

"Literally, they do a run comparison in Totos. That's what seems to be happening in the King's Capital in the west, but is it a lesson not found in Jagal?

"At least you don't hear it in Nerwia's neighborhood. We're going to race over Totos, which is going to make us run faster."

"Yes, the aristocrats seem to think that they want to celebrate as much as the martial arts club taking place in Genos"

"Martial arts club?" And it was the eldest son who glanced at him.

"So I guess that makes that victory or loss a seed for gambling? That's all the tourists have to look forward to, right?

"Huh? Oh, yes. At the martial arts club, gambling seems to flourish, too. In this early run, I don't know..."

"Is there someone who overlooks such a money-making story? Is that right, there's going to be a competition like that..."

"You?" her partner smiled. It is a slightly scary smile.

"Hey, what is it? It's okay! Have I ever bothered my family for gambling?

"I don't remember being bothered, but you don't remember being brought joy either"

"Don't worry. I'm not like my father's brother."

That is, it is about Delus.

If it was fifteen years before Dells left the house, this eldest would have lived in the same house until then. When I pointed my gaze at him, he was stuck on the tannic surface.

"I took the money out of the house and poured it into it because it was a bet. So you're insulated."

"Oh I see...... I feel like Dells was saying that too"

Speaking of which, Levi's fatherly Lars also has a past in which he lost himself in gambling. I'm a totally uninterested character in something called gambling, but I guess there's a dangerous side to people who don't.

"Whatever it is, we're also being asked to leave the stall by the venue that day. So after work, we're going to watch the game."

"Well, the people of the woods are not allowed to gamble."

"Yes, it's only a game to watch. I'm planning on competing with a few people from Moribe."

"Heh!" Aldas said out loud.

"That guy's starting to get intrigued. Are Forestside people good at making Totos run?

"Yes. Apparently so."

And I heard from the Lou family. It was Schmiral-Lilyn who was asked by Polearth to tell us this story in the first place.

So, Schmiral-Lilyn, it seems that the power of the people by the woods is quite something. Seeing Ruh-Ruh and Rau-Ray and Dan-Rutim compare, Schmiral-Lilyn seemed so impressed.

(But I-Fa didn't show any interest, did he?)

I steal a glimpse of Ai-Fa.

I like it a lot to have Ey-Fa run across Gill as well. but I didn't mean for Gill to compare his powers.

"If Gill had the temper to be more interested in power comparisons, I would have liked to help. Like you, he seems less interested in things like that."

That's what I-Fa said when I told him about the early runs.

I don't think even Lulu and Mim Char like the power comparison. As for Ai-Fa, he wants to respect Gilr's mood. Then there was no difference even with me.

(If Gill loses by comparison of power, I'm guessing I'm going to regret it more than I am. On that day, let us enjoy ourselves with ease)

Polearths also seemed eager to be joined by the forest folks, but the contestants had yet to decide. Apparently, he's going to qualify in Luu's blood clan and send out two elites. I was just looking forward to seeing who the hell would be elected.

"Then we'd like to have a look, too. Let me give you a day off from work, old man."

"Hmm. If the nobles will accept that. More or less, compared to Totos' run, etc. -"

And, as the old man was about to say, Ai-Fa said, "Uhm?" He raised his voice.

Aldous looks back at you like a jerk.

"What's wrong with you? Even outlaws are approaching?

"No, those... those are the people I found out"

I also decided to go after Ai-Fa's gaze, wondering if Yumi or anyone had done it.

At the entrance to the square, you can see a large luggage truck. My eyesight did not allow me to discern even the human face holding the reins - but it was not difficult to ascertain who it was.

"That luggage car! Those are Rico and the others!

"Mm-hmm. Looks like you came before Easter, as planned"

The luggage truck had a really horrible picture. A white bird's bone spread its wings wide, which was the paint of "A Seat of the Horn".

"Is that a traveler? If it's a town as big as Genos, the tourists are going to get together."

Since I said it that way, Aldas has turned to me.

"But Asta seems a lot excited. Are you guys that important?

"Yes. They were a little on edge, and they stayed by the woods for a long time. It's important to me and to Ai-Fa."

"Well, then we'd like to say hello."

I was in a hurry and I was supposed to look around at the people on the spot.

Fortunately, however, there is not a single person with a disgusting face. I heard that the traveler was defined as a lower bitch in the kingdom, so I was a little worried about the area.

"Oh, that's Rico and the others. Hey, over here. Yo!

And Lara-Lew, who was talking to Mayton and the others a little further away, waved, probably.

So they noticed this one, and the luggage car approached. It was Belton holding the reins, and Rico and Van-Deiro were walking in its place.

"Wow, folks by the woods! What are they doing in a place like this?

And on the way, only Rico left and ran over to us.

As Ray-Matua rises and spreads his arms, he jumps into its chest without getting lost. Ray-Matua smiled with a heartfelt joy and embraced Rico's body.

"It's a hiccup, Rico! You've finally met me!

"Yes! I was just thinking about interrupting by the woods, but I never thought I'd see you before!

But Rico was eleven, so he's only two years different from Ray-Matua. The height difference would also be five or six centimeters at most. Such innocent girls were not smiling at the joy of reunion without a human eye.

"Hey, don't run off on your own. Even outlaws are wandering around, but they're not careful enough."

Belton caught up later, raising his dissatisfaction. I missed the top of the Buddha too.

We lifted our hips off the stone steps and welcomed the three of them. From the beginning, Ai-Fa stares straight at Van-Deiro.

"Van-Deiro. Sounds spectacular, above all."

"Hmm. Neither do you."

In a model-like greeting, both were faceless, but I felt like soft air had flowed. There is no similarity, it is Ai-Fa and Van-Deiro.

"Asta also had Ai-Fa! You look fine and most importantly!

Rico, who finished his embrace with Ray-Matua, laughs at me too. He smiles when the sunflower is in the light of his hippocampus. Belton pointed that way with a strange face, but he had an extra smile to make up for it.

"You seemed fine, too, above all. Wasn't Camua and Late together?

"Yes. Those two headed to the Kimmus Tail Pavilion to take the inn. I'm so sorry I couldn't make it to the Giva food stall."

After answering that way, Rico tilted his little neck wonderfully.

"But it's unusual for the Astas to stay in the Inn Town until such a carving limit, isn't it? Is something wrong?

"Yeah. These guys, who are old fashioned today, were in Genos, so I was just letting them talk."

Rico became a pale face and the brown curly hair lowered her pretty head slightly.

"Our names are Rico and Belton, travelers. This is Van-Deiro, who accompanies us in good faith. I apologize for making such a scene of relaxation."

"It can't be that bad. There are no heartless people here who throw stones at travelers."

After answering that way, Aldas turned to Van-Deiro.

"By the way, did you say Van Deiro? That's the same name as The Guardian in the bard song."

"Huh? Jagal, but is Van-Deiro famous?

"Oh. Yingjie in the west, Van-Deiro the lion killer, right? That song is brave and popular in Jagal. There won't be a traveler or a bard to the west or south."

Speaking of which, both Horosu and Gamray were talking about patrolling Jagal. I guess we don't need to put our borders there because there is no language incompetence in friendly countries either.

"So? Maybe this guy's a real Van-Deiro? If I were alive, I'd probably be about this old."

I thought I shouldn't be the outsider and decided to give that seat to Rico.

Taking my gaze, Rico bows "yes".

"I'm pretty sure this one is in that Van-Deiro. Because I don't think Van Deiro, alias the Lion Killer, exists in this world."

"Heh! That one's stuck! I didn't expect to see you in the bard song!

The old man and Mayton's family were bluffing, too. It was more or less favorable, so I stroked my chest down with relief.

"Uhm! I've been looking forward to your arrival! Sounds like everyone is magnificent!

And Rad-Lid, who apparently was waiting for the order of greetings, also shouted out loud.

Looking back at you, Rico smiles with a grin.

"You're Lid's parent. Thank you very much for your help with that verse."

"What, we were shown something delightful too, so I'd rather be thankful! Can you still show me the puppet play and do it today?

"Yes, I was going to head to the woods to say hello after I finished my act in this square"

"Heh, are you puppeteers? You're still young, but it's a big deal."

Mayton, too, blinks his eyes at curiosity.

That meant I had to get ready, too.

"So were you going to reveal that play in a moment?

"Right. I was thinking of making this my first unveiling in the Inn Town of Genos...... but do you guys want a play you haven't seen yet?

"No! Have you guys been training to this day? As far as I'm concerned, I want you to show me what you've achieved!

Rad-Lid said that innocently.

The whole eye-fa is sneaking a sigh of sigh. Even for me, my mood was closer to I-Fa.

"The people of the woods also enjoy the puppet play. I'm a little surprised you're not interested in that."

"Yeah, well, Rico and his plays are so brilliant... or I have to tell you guys something"

If they start the play without letting you know anything, they'll make the Ardus guys look up to you. When I turned my gaze for salvation, Rico smiled, "Yes."

"We helped everyone in the woods to do a play called" Kamadu Asta by the Woods ". It would be a great honor to share your thoughts with all of Asta's friends."

"Yeah?", Aldas tilted his thick neck.

Mayton has his eyes rounded properly, and the old man is frowning. Everyone in your family had roughly the same reaction.

"What happened to Asta? I can't believe I ruined the play..."

"Yes, it will be the story of Moribe and Genos, featuring Asta"

And it came to pass that they were to make the Ardas rise above the heavens.

Mayton and others make their mouths pound like goldfish lacking acid.

"Hey, give me a minute. Asta's the protagonist of the puppet show? I'm sorry to tell you, but what kind of play can you make with that?

"Asta is living a raw full of transformation. Just tracing that raw will be enough to spin an unbeatable tale of any kind. It seems our skill is the only problem."

"... hey, you're not kidding us, are you, Asta?

Mayton asked me, so I had to say yes, too.

"I'm ashamed, that's what it is. I thought it would be necessary to let the world know the truth about Genos and the woodland, and I took Rico's offer."

"I see," he said.

"Sure, Nerwia, but your story was funny and strange. But half of it is cod with a tail. I don't want that. It's gonna create a misunderstanding."

"Yes, the people of Genos also supported Ricos to clear up those misunderstandings," he said.

"Then you guys should be touring Jagal."

The old man twisted Rico's smile.

Rico nods with a smile, "Yes," without looking cowardly.

"We were going to stay in Genos until after Easter and then let Jagal tour us. I would really appreciate your feedback from the Jagals before that."

"Mm-hmm. I'll show you around. If that play had a mix of cod stories, it wouldn't be anything."

Then Belton smashed Rico's head from behind.

"Hey, I'm here."

Belton is pointing backwards with his thumb up. Approaching from there were two guards.

"What, you guys again?"

"Oh, Mars. That's a little hiccup."

It was Mars, a squad leader of the militia that guarded the boarding town. My partner is a stranger, a magnificent man.

"This is my job, so don't get in the way.... Hey, it is forbidden by the laws of Genos to fasten your luggage in this square. If you're going to do business, you can go through the process in some inn and head to the outdoor area."

"Thank you for your hard work. We are travellers, but will we be allowed to show our art here?

"You're a traveler," Mars frowned.

"Then the procedure will be a stuffing block for the guards. Even so, just give me your name and pay for two red copper coins."

"I understand. I'm sorry, can you tell me where the stuffing is?

"... no, wait. What are you, a tourist who ruined a puppet show for the people of the woods?

Rico and the others were touring the town of Inn to gather information, not to mention being invited to the castle town, so his presence is secretly known.

When Rico responded, "Yes," Mars breathed.

"Then I'll finish the process on this occasion. Give me your name, and I'll pay for the place."

"Thank you. It will be you, Rico, and this Belton."

Rico tried to take out the copper coin, so I whispered "hey".

"If you're in the outdoor area, it's half the cost of the place. At first glance, you have to pay for ten days together, but if you're staying for a while, isn't that a better deal?

"Starting tomorrow, I'm going to let you do that. I don't want to put any effort into Asta and the others right now, so I'm going to show them my art here."

So Rico smiled with a truly unusual face.

"Besides, there are so many people in the square, it's not a waste of two red copper coins"

Rico and the others have been living alone as travelers for two years now. I still call it immature, but I guess I'm firmly proud of it underlying it.

I respected Rico's feelings and decided to back off. Once again, Rico receives red copper coins from Mars.

"This is for today only. Tomorrow, we'll go through the process again."

"Yes. I understand. … Now let's get ready"

When Rico and the others pulled the luggage over to the edge of the square, they started getting ready on the carrier.

In the meantime, Mayton's pulling my arm.

"Hey, is this really a play featuring Asta? If it's too much, you're gonna get Asta's name dirty, right?

"I don't think you need to worry about that. It's just embarrassing to be revealed in your place."

That is also the reason why Ai-Fa is sighing. In this, only me and Ai-Fa appeared in the puppet play.

That's how when Rico and the others brought out the large pedestal that was the stage, the people who were relaxing all over the square came together looking remarkable. With the flashy paint applied to the luggage car, I guess it can be inferred that you are a traveller. Mars, along with his partner's guard, was a little distant and eager to see what Rico and the others were up to.

"I'm a crack, too, so I'm looking forward to it. Everybody's moving just like the real thing, it's funny."

Lara-Luu is also perfectly satisfied. Even for me, if I hadn't appeared, I would have felt the same way.

Eventually, when they were ready, Rico and Belton stood in front of the pedestal.

The people in the square have already built the pedestrian walls. Including us, there seemed to be more than fifty of us.

"My name is Rico and Belton, and I'm a traveler. It's an awkward art, but I hope you all enjoy it."

Several people raised their voices and applauded.

From what I've seen, most of the residents of the Inn Town seem to be. I guess the people staying for business and Easter are still gathered in the main streets lined with shops and dewstores.

And if you are the inhabitants of the Inn Town, the existence of the Ricos is secretly known. The faces of the people were filled with anticipation and curiosity, and not many people sent their gaze to us, the people by the woods.

Rico and Belton bow deeply before turning around behind the pedestal.

That's how the voice sounded.

"Kamado no Asta by the woods. Act I, Sung Family Chapter. … let me get started"

People cheered and applauded all at once.

After it's quiet enough, Rico starts talking in good spirits.

"One year, it's about the Yellow Moon. In the dark woods, the young man woke up."

I haven't heard it in about half a month, it's Rico's narration.

It's a very clear voice that doesn't seem like it's shouting up, but it comes soaking in to the back of my ear.

I decided to drive my shame into the corner of my head and hit that pleasant voice.

My puppet shows up on stage and makes people groan.

If you're an accomodation town people, many of them will know who I am. However, the only person who knows this white outfit is Ai-Fa.

When the puppets of Gibba and Ai-Fa appear, the twist rolls up again.

Asking Ai-Fa on the sidelines, my beloved parent used the spiritual power of steel to retain a riddled faceless look.

Aldas and Mayton are rounding their eyes in a way that impresses them.

Rad-Lid and Yun-Sudra are full of laughter.

And - Balan's old man had a tougher look than he thought.

As the story progressed that way, people seemed more and more drawn to the story.

It certainly feels more like Rico's arms are up than when he saw them before. It feels like the puppets are moving really smoothly and the timing of Rico's dialogue is perfect.

In the crap that I started doing business in Accommodation Town and Giva food quickly sold out, laughs arose from all over the place.

"The people of the south and east gathered and said it had become a noise to cook Giva... maybe it was about us?

Mayton gets his voice looking a lot more excited.

It was unmistakable, an episode of Architect and the Pot of Silver.

And when Tay-Sung appeared, this time it was full of different bluffs than before.

As for Tay-Sung's unbroken end, it was also a story grass in the Inn Town, and not many people actually saw it.

But the end of Tay-Sung is told by the next act.

Instead, people were set to shake their minds by the uproar of the Conference of Parents.

Unless you are so interactive with the people of the woods, there is nothing you can know about all this.

No - stories of Diga and Dodd trying to harm us, and Yamil-Ray wishing me a son-in-law, were facts that even Yumi and Dora's opponents could not know.

Me and Ai-Fa are saved by Dan-Rutim's activism as people sip and watch.

The sins of the Sung family have been uncovered, and a new Trinity chief has been created by the woods, and the people of the woods swear to live righteously - so the first curtain was over.

"… with more than that, Kamadu no. Asta by the woods, Act I is finished reading"

With those words, when Rico appeared from behind the pedestal, his voice curled up like an anger.

It felt like it was a fierce booming, so I let my liver cool down a lot - apparently, it was the voice that drove the next curtain.

"I'm sorry. Please wait while we change the puppet's costume"

Rico didn't look frightened, he smiled and responded that way.

Perhaps these reactions had also been experienced? Otherwise, I felt like I couldn't stay calm with my servant Rico.

Whatever it is, it is the puppet's summoning time.

In the meantime, people were bumping their thoughts into each other's thoughts, and that was no exception around me.

"No, I'm done! I totally saw it! Hey, Asta, is all this really happening?

"Oh, yes. By the way, it has a foot color, but I think it's quite factual."

"... so you're about to get hurt inside the woods?"

And Balan's old man makes a scary face.

"So, if the people of the South who were told along the way are about us, is that what you said after you met us?

"Yes. I didn't want to worry about you guys, so I haven't been able to tell you this before...... have you offended me?

"Hmm! We don't have the strength to tell that story to the rest of us!

Balan's old man looks so grumpy, he turns that way.

Aldous laughed from the side as I grated.

"I guess the old man's not mad, he can't forgive that Asta had that in his eyes. Even I saw Asta so safe, my intestines seemed to boil back."

With that said, Aldas put his gaze around the deserted stage.

"Still, that's a fine play. Asta, Ai-Fa, Donda-Lou, it's like he's the one."

"Yes, I think both Rico and Belton are really fine puppeteers"

Later, Rico announced the opening of the second act.

People are cheering with fever. No, all of the humans who were in the square were gathered here, and they happened to be joined by people who took the streets, etc., and it felt like they were fumbling about double the number.

"Kamado no Asta by the woods. Act II, chapter of Count Turan's house. Let me get started."

For the people of Inn Town, I guess this is how it feels to be real from here.

A group of Camua-Josh disguised as a chamber of commerce is raided and only Zazz-Sun is captured. Many people also hear the words of grudge emanating from their mouths.

Next, Tay-Sung hits me working in a stall and falls on a hunter's blade by the woods.

The sight was also seen by many people.

But - it was just me and Ai-Fa who heard Tae-Sung's last words.

'... I finally got my last job done...'

When the word was spoken by Rico's voice, the square was quiet, just as it had once been by the woods.

It was the first time that people learned that Tae-Sung, who had scattered the words of the curse as if Zaz-Sung had taken over, was speaking as such with a serene face in his present wrinkles.

That doesn't make the Sung family's sins lighter.

But the people of the Sung family were also not born bad men, and after living each raw, they were to dye their hands on sin - now, did they pass it on?

I don't know what people thought.

But I could tell you Tay-Sung's last words. That's all I wanted to say was thank you to Rico and the others.

(I still can't get over how embarrassed I am to be seen where I am... but this should be communicated to a lot of people)

That's how the puppet play ran through to the climax.

It is a meeting of the castle towns where the sins of Count Turan's family have been uncovered in the kidnapping commotion wreaked by Refraia, as well as a dinner of reconciliation.

After the dinner party, Refraia feeds Cycleus, and the people by the woods return to the woods. So, the story is over.

"… now you are finished reading the story of Kamadu Asta by the Forest"

Doubling momentum, cheers and applause exploded.

This time, of course, it's not a voice to blame. Everyone was striking their hands with an impressive face.

Rico and Belton grace each other before taking up the grass cage.

As the two proceeded to walk in front of the people, a red glint was thrown from all over. Most of that seemed to be the smallest split money, but the two pieces of red copper coins, etc., seemed to have been recovered in an instant.

"No, it was brilliant! Even as one play, that's a superior category!

That's what Aldas said, clapping a cloth bag instead of a purse.

"But I knew there were people out there who were close to me, so it was incredibly funny! Asta and the others were caught up in all this noise, even though we didn't know it."

"Yes, but I think that's why we're here now."

I smiled and responded, then I looked back at Ai-Fa.

"Hey, as a human fluent who saw a play in town, can I pay for a copper coin, too?

"Uhm. Now let me have my share, too"

Ai-Fa was faceless, but his cheeks were just a little red.

The story concludes with the phrase, "Asta has returned to the forestside settlement with Ai-Fa, who is more important than anyone else". Speaking that way in front of the public, there will be no way to do it, no matter how much shame they arouse.

But I was able to get more satisfaction than shame.

It's not all Tay-Sung. For Zazz-Sung and Cycleus, and for their families, this was a story that should be known to the world's people.

(Yumi or Tara or Dora's father or Milan-Math or Terrier-Mass or Radajid's "Pot of Silver" people or... Anyway, I want everyone to see it)

"Hey," he grabbed my arm when I thought of it that way.

Looking back, the old man is teasing me on the top of the Buddha.

Buddha top surface, but his green eyes seemed to have different emotions swirling.

"Everything in the current play is true, isn't it?

"Yes, as I was saying, there are a few foot colors, but it's basically based on the facts"

"Well," he snapped low, taking his hand off my arm.

"You guys really... after all the hard work you've been through, you've captured your current life."

"Yes, we were able to get this far, supported not only by the people of the woods, but also by the likes of Genos and the old men"

"... that's all the hard work I've had in my life. Whatever you do, you never let go, do you?

And the old man smiled at me just under his eyes.

It is as if it were an eye-fa trick.

But what is felt from its wrinkly eyes when you look closely is the tenderness and softness that is also different from that of Ai-Fa - as if it were the eyes of a father watching over my child who grew up.

I smiled back, "Yes," as I felt the back of my eyelids rapidly getting hot.