978 Date of Encounter ① ~ Golden Eyes ~

On that day, the eighteenth day of the red moon.

After I was threatened by a strange nightmare and my right ear was ravaged by Ai-Fa, I managed to regain my calm and return to my usual routine.

However, today, we are waiting for an unusual event.

The stars who decorated the event came to Fa's house at a time when we would finish our morning work and start preparing under the stall business.

"It's getting late.Did you make it to your job?

A large figure comes out of Toth's van and calls out with a warm laugh.

It was just one of the three chiefs of the forest, Dari-Sauti.

And from the cargo bay, his blood tribes appeared stray.Including Dari-Sauti and the crowd of the lord, there were six of them.Some faces I've seen, others I don't know.Now that it was raining, everyone was exposed to the light cloudy weather.

"Welcome to Fa's house.I've been expecting you, dari-sauti and your blood. "

"Hmm. I'm sorry, but I'll take care of you for a while."

Dari-Sauti and the others came to stay at Fa's house, as promised at Geld's farewell party the other day.

The Saudis lined up, and Ai Fa stepped forward next to me in a solemn gesture.

"I am Fa's parent, Ey-Fa, and this is my family Asta.I've never had such a large number of guests, so I don't know if there's anything I can do about it, but I hope that I can make the right connection with the Saudis. "

"What, it was this side that said I couldn't do it.I promise not to disturb the life of Fa's house, so please give me your best regards. "

So Dari-Sauti introduced me to five blood families.

The crowd are Vera's parents and Dawn's eldest brother.The crowd said that the youngest sister of the Saudis was Vera's next sister and Dada's eldest sister.

Of these, three are clear to me.He was Vera's brother and sister and the youngest sister of the Saudis.Because Sauti and Vera lived in the same settlement, they had to face each other when they stayed in one of the forest lords.

In addition, Vera's young parents often acted together as a gift to Dari-Sauti, and her sister was able to deepen her relationship when she was formerly involved in selling fresh meat in the workplace town.

(So this sister is concerned about the folks in Fow's branch.)

As I saw it, Vera's eldest sister was a strange crowd near the woods.I have brown hair and blue eyes in the middle of the meat. Is it a clear and dull type?However, the blue eyes were bright and sparkling, and when one of the smiles came to mind, there was a sign that it would immediately turn into a gorgeous impression.

Everyone is young, including such a girl.Everyone but Dari-Sauti will be under twenty.Even the eldest of Vera's parents are still 19 years old - the same age as me and Ai-Fa.He was a young man who succeeded to the throne of his head from his father, who was deeply hurt by the fight against the Lord of the Forest.

"Hmm. I think Saudi was a six-family family, including his parent, but this time he only visited a four-fold family."

According to Ai-Fa, Dali-Sauti answered "Um."

"Faye and Tamr decided to have them move apart from us because the house was far away.I am thinking of taking measures to rent out my family and family separately from Fa and Faw. "

"I understand.... the crowd is watching Asta's work, right?How should men be treated?

"Of course, let's help Ai-Fa with her work.If you're free, I'll let you do your job, deepen your ties with Eye-Fa, and get bored. "

Ai Fa had a breathtaking look and raised his golden brown hair. Even as he grew older, Ai Fa was not very good at deepening interaction with his less intimate opponents.

"The work at the edge of the forest is finished, so the rest will be about salary.You don't leave any extra wipes in the façade's house?

"That's what I thought, I brought it here.So let's get to work on it. "

We were to take him with us to the back of the house.

The three dogs who were there will stop moving and welcome us.Among them, Gilbert made a friendly noise.

"Oh, is this the rumored guard dog?Sure looks different from a hound. "

That's what Dawn's eldest brother said.The youngest sister of the Saudi family and the eldest sister of Dada are also looking at Gilbert with their eyes shining.

"Everyone around the forest wears grizzly fruit, so we teach people who smell it not to be wary.When you invite guests to town, you have to meet them first. "

"Hmm. So this guard dog - Gilbert?Gilbert was the first to detect danger when Fa's house was attacked by the Tornado.It's quite reliable. "

When Dari-Sauti answered in that way, Gilbert cried out one more time, "Eh-huh."Because the hounds don't bark much at home, the ladies seem to be having a lot of fun.

"This is Gilbert and this is Brave.And this is Durmua.The hounds go into the woods together, so I want you to know. "

"Hmm. The hounds look smart, too.Is it because my husband is a fine hunter? "

"... Braves were smart from the beginning.I've been saved over and over again. "

And I'm not good at being praised, and I'm loving E-Fa to my family.

When I think like that, Ey-Fa invites me to say, "Hey."

"I need to tell Asta something.I want you to relax with Brave and the others for a while. "

With Dari-Sauti and the others on the spot, Ai-Fa left me behind in the woods.

"I'm going to welcome the Saudis from today... but are you all right?

"It's okay, what happened?

"It's nothing," Ey-Fa looked up, and I hid my right ear reflectively.

"Did you forget what happened this morning?I'll let them stay, so you and I will have to separate beds.

"Ah, oh, is that so?I'll be fine. When I was in a nightmare before, it just stopped for one night, right?

"... you suffered every night when you suffered from" Amshorn's Breath "."

"I can't help it because I actually had a fever.I don't even know if it's a fever or a nightmare.... besides, having a nightmare doesn't mean I can't handle my body and mind, so don't worry. "

When I answered like that, Ey-Fa narrowed her eyes sharply, "Ah..."

"So you don't care if I have the same eyes?

"Eh? No, that's... that's a lie if you say you don't care..."

"If so, do you think I can be relieved unconditionally?

"Okay, I'm sorry.It was inappropriate not to worry.I'm sure you won't have nightmares in a row, so why don't you relieve yourself?

"... if you can relieve me with one such word, I won't take care of you."

Eye-Fa turned her face away as she pulled her lips away.

"Then if you have nightmares in my absence, I will bite your ears as punishment."

"No, what are you talking about?!You can't manage the contents of your dreams by yourself, can you?

"Despite that, you said feel free to calm down.Reflect on that reckless behavior. "

Ey-Fa then began to trace her lips with her fingers, pointing towards her.

I don't know if it's unconscious tricks or if it's provoking me - but anyway, it looks like I'm rebelling against my morning feelings, and I can't stay in my ordinary mind.

"... and I'll start paying Dari-Sauti and the others.You do your job. "

"I understand... I'll see you later..."

With the thought that I might be an unexpectedly magical woman, I once again decided to go to the cabin.

There, the ladies who are already on duty are preparing for their work.When I invited three members of Saudi's blood, a greeting match began.

"From tomorrow, if possible, we would also like to help with our work.I would like to see and learn the necessary skills for this, thank you very much. "

The crowd on duty responded with a smile as Saudi's youngest sister closed with such a greeting.

Compared to the bloodline of Lou and Zaza, the bloodline of Saudi does not have strong signs of bravery or rigour, and has the same air as the people of the small clan.In this case, it was likely to quickly deepen the bond.

"Now let's get to work.Feel free to let me know if you have any concerns. "

So we decided to start our work as usual while being watched by three women.

Today's shift consists of six people who are also on street duty and four people who came from Baymax and Dagora.Sales also fell by half during the rainy season, so the number of people also fell.

"How many days do you plan to stay at Fa's house?

And Ray-Matua, who is always in good spirits, calls as he goes about his work.

As a representative of the bloodline, the youngest sister of the Saudis answered.

"I haven't decided on the exact date, but I'm supposed to wait and see for about five days first.For too long, it will be a burden on Fa's house... and even if it is deemed necessary for more days, we will cut it up in five days, and we will interrupt you again in a few days. "

I see, it's five days!Very well, I am truly envious of being able to stay at Fa's house for five days!

Ray-Matua laughed innocently with a smile.

"But I've never had a chance to get anywhere near Saudis before, so I'm excited to have you here! Thank you for your visit for five days!

"Yes, thank you very much."

The people of Saudi's blood also smiled very happy.

Afterwards, Yun-Sudra, who had stayed in the Saudi settlement, joined the conversation to form a more mild air.Everyone seemed to be welcoming these visitors with a friendly feeling, while retaining only respect for their patriarchal muscles.

After about an hour, the cabin door panel opens from the outside.It was my beloved parent who came out of it.

"It's Aster. Dari-Sauti and the others want sightseeing, but it's narrow at the most, isn't it?

"Yeah, I'd appreciate it if it was just one or two."

Normally, the doorplate is left open and the inside of the cabin is viewed from the outside, but it seems like rain is finally spreading, so it will be difficult.

"Then let's have a look at it one by one.We're back at home, so you can change when you're ready. "

"I understand. Now, let me interrupt you a bit."

Dali-Sauti, the chief of the clan, was the first to board.

When this crowd stops and greets them, they smile at the hawk to stop it.

"You don't have to worry about me.I'm watching on my own, so don't worry about it, keep working. "

Dari-Sauti lined up beside the bloody crowd, gazing gently at the interior of the cabin.

"Hmm. Just smelling this smell is going to make my stomach ring.I brought dried meat with me.... "

"Ah, I always prepare lunch snacks for Ai Fa, so I will also prepare them for Dari-Sauti from today."

I see. That's what I was expecting. "

When Dari-Sauti smiled, some sighs spilled around me.

Looking around thinking, "Hmm?", some of the women face down on the reddish side and resume the work.One of them, the women of Dagora, turned to me.

"I've never met my chief, Dari-Sauti, but he's a fine man who deserves his position."

"Yes, that's what I always thought."

Answering like that, I sneak up on fresh surprises.This means that they have spilled their sighs on Dali-Sauti's splendid manhood.

It goes without saying that Dari-Sauti is a fine crowd.Young people who are still in their late twenties have an unbeatable style to other chiefs, and their backs and stature are rather the best.

With a height of about 185 cm, you can see a truly robust body even from the top of your rainy season outfit.And when the trees were strong and rooted in the earth, they were pierced.

The appearance has a serenity unlike any other chieftain.He looks sharp and angular, but his expression is soft, and when he laughs, there are even signs of simplicity.That, combined with the style I had before me, was quite attractive.

(I see. Perhaps these types are the most popular around the unexpected forest.)

I'm the one who gets around the idea that there's no profit.

However, since several women were actually blushing their cheeks, it might not be such an off-the-shelf idea.Since Dari-Sauti and others existed during the time of the inclusive catamari, it seemed that even an ideal masculine image for a certain kind of woman was not strange.

Dari-Sauti left the room in about 15 minutes while bringing such a small ripple to the cabin.

After that, Vera's parents and Dawn's eldest brother came to the cabin one after the other.Each of Dawn's eldest brothers, who had a sharp appearance and a somewhat relaxed atmosphere, was fascinating, but they still couldn't get the ladies to dye their cheeks.

After another hour or so, the work will be completed.

And the women of Saudi's blood, as a matter of course, offered to accompany them unto the township of their place of work.

"We will follow you in our own van, thank you very much."

It is true that this is also a large area of 16 people together with Lou and Din, and recently Platica has been on board, so adding three people will overcapacity.You should use your own truck here.

After we had finished loading, Eye-Fahs came out and dropped us off as we went around the main house.

Let's go. Don't be alarmed. "

"Yeah, you too.Then take care of Dari-Sauti and the others. "

"Hmm. Thank you for your trouble, ladies."

In the pouring rain, we left Fa's house.

Ei Fa enters the woods with Dari-Sauti for five days from today.Every time I greeted the rest of the clan, it was extremely rare for Ai Fa to work with other men in gibber hunting.

"Isn't Ai-Fa going to work with Dari-Sauti and explore some new gibber hunting scheme?

On the way to Lou's settlement, Yun-Sudra asked.

While carefully manipulating the rope, I'll say "yeah."

"You said you wanted to try combining the method of using the gibberish fruit passed on to Fa's house with the method of using the non-gibberish fruit passed on to Sati's house.That's how I confronted the Lord of the Forest. "

"Yes, and I would be more than happy if the crowd could safely encourage their work."

The voice of Yun-Sudra was stingy and sincere.

If it were a crowd of women around the forest, everyone would think so.I'm no exception, of course.If the danger to the Ai-Fa hunters had been reduced by even one percent, there would have been no hard talk.

(Besides, I'm glad that Ai Fa is able to encourage other men to hunt guinea pigs and deepen their bonds...)

With such thoughts in mind, we join Lou's people and once again aim for the post town.

"Speaking of which," said Kuru-Sung, one of the daily staff.

"People who cook well in the workplace town aren't acting together anymore.Or are you off today?

"No, I shifted my time a while ago.It seemed convenient to go out and finish early. "

The task of cooking for the innkeepers is still ongoing.That was the beginning of Ai Fa's birthday, so it's the ninth day today.

On the first day, I brought a large number of families, but since then, I have left the truck in turn with Lou, Fow and Din, and finished with one.Regarding the escort, it was also said that Lyada-Rou and Balsha were accompanying each other alternately.

(We're always working with this crowd, but there are three women over there.This road that connects the town to the forest is careless without the eyes of the guards, so I guess you'll need a guard.)

I heard from Yumi that the rainy season was coming and the slum area was finally bustling.That's why outlaws with unexpected plans lurk in empty slum houses, longhouses, unauthorized lodgings, and wait for the night.

Such people do not walk around in the daytime, so it is not at all in our eyes to work on the main street, but unlike last year when we did not know anything, we were also more vigilant than usual and encouraged to work in the workplace town.

(I still feel a little tingling.Anyway, just be careful)

With that in mind, I checked the location of the knife on my hips at the elbow of the arm that was manipulating the rope.

It is Gerd's knife, given to him by Alvach and others who returned home two days ago.Later, I checked and found that the sword was engraved with a very detailed pattern.That pattern was the only way to get rid of disaster.

(The mirror I got Ey-Fa turned into a shelf ornament, but I'm sure it'll help me get rid of the house.)

I have abandoned my magic with the people of the East, so I don't know how effective these kinds of tricks are.However, it is certain that Alvach's thoughts are included.The knife on my waist served as an unforgettable amulet for me.

If you arrive at the post town, it will be a street food business without any rain.

It rains and stops raining today, which in turn creates a gloomy atmosphere.However, if I opened the stall, my guests' feet would not be cut off, and it seemed that such heat would wipe out the insidious odor.

Three members of Saudi's blood family helped me wash the dishes, so there was no need to transfer the staff of the stall to the blue sky cafeteria, and the business went smoothly.Dora's parents and children, Yumi and Louis, as well as regular people like Ben and Cargo, came to the stall with the same vigour.

The anomaly occurred around the time when the stall business was coming to an end.

The daily "maromaro stew of gibba meat" was also sold out safely, and when Kruer-Sung and I started helping with the work in the blue sky cafeteria - it came.

"Aster, he came into town on Totos."

Kur-Sung called me, and I turned to the north.

In the pouring rain, someone aboard Totos drifts south down the street.I didn't know what it was because I was wearing a slender leather jacket, but I didn't think it was such a big deal.

"It's true. I wonder if this is the first time I've come to Genos.I'll warn you before the guards scold you. "

"But if you're an outlaw, isn't it dangerous?

Kruer-Sun is right.I had no choice but to shake my sword down from the top of Toth.

But no one will ever do such a murder in the daytime.If we could at least see what it looked like, we could be prepared, but the person wore a hood deep enough to avoid the eyes.

(If so, please stay away from me and let me call you out loud.I'll teach you how to use Genos, so you won't be angry.)

Thinking like that, I moved to the rooftop position of the blue sky cafeteria and waited for the person to pass by - contrary to the plan, the person approached me himself.

"Hey, I need to ask you something."

Someone on Toth called out to me sooner than I opened my mouth.

It seemed like a pretty young voice, but I don't understand it because it's clumsy.When he visited the post town, Fermez was quietly covering his mouth with a collar.

"... didn't you see the wrong daughter?

"What? What is it?

I couldn't hear what was at stake, so I put my hand to my ear.

The person slams his tongue and slightly lowers the collar.

At that moment, I was hit in the back of the head.

He had his cheeks peeked at the red and black scars.

A vivid scar, as if the skin were peeling off - it was supposed to be a burn.

"... I asked if you had seen my daughter with silver eyes.Look, it feels like she's there. "

Next to me, I'm sure Kur-Sung is holding back.

But I couldn't keep an eye on that person's face.

I don't even know the appearance because of the deep hood.

However, it was only certain that there was a large burn on the cheek.

And the eyes were golden like amber, burning like a beast in the shade of the hood.

"... you don't understand the words of the west?Then I have nothing to do. "

The person pulled the collar up to the starting position and pushed Toth forward.

After a few seconds of forgetfulness, I throw myself into the rainy streets.

"Ah, you know! Just a moment!

The man, who had already gone about five meters, looked loudly at us from above Toth.

"What, did the words make sense?Did you see a girl with silver eyes?You have brighter silver eyes than your daughter.

"No, I don't know about that, but... here in Genos' workplace town, there's a law that says we have to walk down Totos."

The man shrugged his shoulders and stood down the street without crouching Toth.

"Thank you very much for your kind behavior.... see you soon. "

The man took Toth's rope and went south down the street.

While I waited behind, I exhaled the breath I had accumulated.

(... no)

That's not the mystery I saw in my dreams and visions.

Certainly, there were scars of burns on his face, but that was the only thing that was certain.

Somehow - the person who got off Toth was as short as a child.

The mysterious person I saw in my dreams and visions was at least as tall as Ai Fa.That was as certain a fact to me as the burns on my face.

"... what the hell is going on, Aster?

And Kuru-Sung called out worriedly.She followed me and came out under the roof.

"Oh, oh, sorry.I'm getting wet, so let's go back. "

I took refuge in the blue sky cafeteria with Kur-Sun as I breathed.

The silver-grey eyes stared at me, so I laughed, "I'm sorry."

"It was a slight mistake.It's nothing because he was totally different. "

"Different people... I think she had a very strange atmosphere, like a very similar person..."

"Daughter? Was that a woman?

When I was told that, I felt that the voice heard when I shifted the collar was a frequency that was only possible for women.I was in a state of confusion, and I didn't even realize that.

"Are you sure you're okay, Aster?Something just doesn't seem right.... "

"Yeah, it's really okay.Do I look like I'm lying?

When I looked back at my eyes, Kur-Sun dyed his cheeks and looked down.

"Yes, when you peek into your eyes like that, you're kind of embarrassed.... but it looks like you've completely returned to your original aster. "

"Yeah, I'm sorry I worried.It was really just a mistake. "

The shock that knocked me out disappeared like a lie.I just thought of something mysterious from the burns on my face, and it just upset me.

(Besides, I wasn't scared at all when I saw him earlier.In the phantom Nachala showed and the dream I had this morning, I was so scared just to face each other... so I guess it was someone else.)

I could be so sure.

In fact, I think it was the truth.

However, the girl with the golden eyes she met on this day threatened our daily routine in a completely unexpected way.