1118 Days of Reconstruction (3) ~ Messengers ~

Hanging in Mundt's stomach was a parasite, not a bug - it was the evening of that day that the report came from the castle town.

"This is a parasite that is inherently parasitic to insects and beasts on the waterfront." These parasitic hosts are said to increase their predatory appetite and ferociousness, but they are fragile parasites that cannot survive without water or body fluids. So when he was dragged out of Mundt's belly, he stopped breathing. ”

According to the envoy, that was what Vermes was telling them.

"Also, Asta pointed out that whenever they are predated, they change the host. However, if you become so enlarged, you will be chewed off during predation, so only the parasite that survived intact and lucky will make your host, Mundt, violent.... it must be part of my witchcraft to plant this parasite in Hida. It is presumed that this parasite has some role to play in the massive outbreak of Hida or its enormous expansion.”

After all, Vermes's general knowledge was a tongue-wrapping thought.

However, even with such Vermes, no effective solution can be devised.

"The only thing that works is to burn down Hida's remains... even if they're collected on rocks, it's dangerous to fire in the woods." After all, it would take too much effort to transport the remains of tens of thousands of Hida out of the forest... and I would like to leave it to the people in Genos's position and the people around the forest to make a decision. ”

It was the decision of the Three Patriarchs that it was better to deal with Mundt, who had become violent, than to put up such a struggle.

"If there were five or more hunters, it wouldn't be dangerous to be surrounded by as many Mundts as possible." Until now, it would take more time to get rid of Hida because there were three of them and how many of them were in the group... first of all, it should be important because it is safe for our compatriots. "

"Hmm. And Mundt hates the scent of Grigi's fruit." Our arm decorations seem to be less effective, but when I sprinkled the juice from the freshly picked fruit, I ran away. If you do that around the house, it won't endanger your family. "

It is said that such a meeting was held at the supper of the Swati family. Graf-Zaza was in the Sautti family, so Donda-Roux went out to convey the message from the emissary. Later, it was Rudo = Lou who accompanied me as a child.

"Thanks to the hunters in the north, it seems that the hunting ground of Souti has been cleared." At that time, it was finally time to get to work on your troublesome tasks. "

The tedious task--it was to reach out to search far enough away that I wouldn't be able to come home in half a day. You must enter the forest first thing in the morning, step over the original hunting ground, and destroy Hida, who flinches into unknown territory.

"We were also going to start working on the work tomorrow. The clan north of the Luu family has already moved to the job.”

Ei = Fa said so. The three members of the Eifa and Sudra family supported the Die's house as separate teams, but the Fow, Gaz, Ratz, and Baem clans, and Din and Rid, said that they had already moved to that stage.

The blood of Zaza and the blood of Ravitz, and the houses of Sung and Meem, who dwell on the north side, work in the houses of the families of Ruu and Souti. Then, the family who finished defeating Hida at the hunting ground said that half of them stretched their legs in the deep part of the forest, and the other half was the only way to resume the work of hunting Giba.

It's true that the hunters on the edge of the forest have suffered more than ever.

It was no different from Gibba's hunting job, but I could still spend time at my leisure until Jomtien, and I took a few days off. However, since the blue moon, it has been entering the forest from morning to evening. Hida itself was an easy opponent, but he was wary of the hungry Giba and the violent Mundt, so it should have been a lot of work.

The men of Fow seem to be getting exhausted, and I hear that the day they reopened the stall.

It was not until three days later that the hunters of the Ai-Falwu family were in the same condition.

Due to the convenience of going to the Die's house and the safety aspects of the night, I and Ei = Fa continue to stay at the Luw's house. Recently, there have been many occasions to receive messengers from the castle town, and it was Ai-Fa's judgment that he should be more of a member of the Luu family.

So we ended up spending our days at the Luw family house in a crack, but with each passing day, the huntsmen's mouths grew heavier. Ai = Fa was originally silent, but Donda = Luu and Ziza = Luu also opened their mouths with little twitching ─ ─ and even Rudo = Luu seemed to be sleepy and ate the dinner silently.

"Ai = Faha, I started to fall asleep as soon as I entered the bedroom." It looks like you're even more tired than when you were dealing with the Lord of the Forest. "

Rimi-Lou, who slept in the same bed as Ai-Fa, told me like that.

However, it was Rimi = Lew's toughness that didn't make her feel uncomfortable.

"So for dinner, let's make you lots of delicious things!" I can't use Aria, but today is a good day! "

"Yeah, let's do that." Let's go to the castle town and share the chat. It's a pity that Rudo-Lou couldn't eat his chatch for months. "

Yeah, I'll do it!

All we can do is cook.

But I didn't have any more feelings of helplessness. The fact that I'm troubled doesn't make Ei = Fa's struggle any less difficult. We could only cook, but at the same time, we were the only ones who could empower our families with delicious food.

In the meantime, I decided to use the octopus cooker I bought from Dial.

The mysterious ingredient Nuyonpa, which can't be compared to octopus or squid, is imported from the western capital of the kingdom, so it has been in circulation as usual. First of all, when I tried using it to grill a standard Nuyonpa, Reina = Lou and the others exclaimed with admiration.

"Even though there is only a hole in this iron plate that is half a circle, you can bake it in such a round shape!" Somehow, it's strange! "

"Yeah. It looks like dumplings and buns, but the texture is completely different." Maybe we can call it a reputation. "

But the problem is the ingredients. We only serve stalls to showcase the deliciousness of Giba meat, so the royal road Nyonpa grill is off the point.

However, even so, I did not worry about the materials. Rather, it's a strange story about how many candidates we've chosen.

Takoyaki, which is made at home, is something that exudes playfulness. In my hometown, I have created a number of exotic dishes. The experience could be utilized without attempting to do so.

The final choice was a combination of gibba bacon and gamma cheese, yural passion fried egg with spring onions.

Worcester sauce is difficult to make due to the lack of vegetables in Dalaymu, so I would like this to be served with mayonnaise and Nanami chit. When served at the Luu family dinner, Rudo = Luu, who had fewer mouths, also gave me a smile saying, "Funny dishes."

All-purpose Ai = Fa seemed to be sleepy enough to spill the word "delicious", but his eyes seemed very satisfied.

It has never been possible for Ai = Fa to show such fatigue. As expected, I was worried that when I had to make some time for two before going to bed, Ai = Fa had a soft look again and said, "Don't worry."

"In order to do a full job in the forest, my body just wants to rest." Even so, the chiefs told the hunters to rest without force. Nothing dangerous. "

"Yeah. I don't doubt Eifa's judgment either..."

"Hmm. I could not join the Crusade of the Order of the Evil Gods, and I believe that I should do more work than any clan." But if you don't do what you're forced to do, you'll be even more embarrassed. I'll never show you anything like that. "

Having said that, Ei = Fa gently hugged me.

"And... decaying into the woods, I can't live with you anymore." Do you think I'm going to let that happiness go? "

"I don't think so," I replied, hugging Ei = Fa with the same amount of force.

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And moreover, the day is passed, the tenth day of the blue month.

It was the 10th day after the disaster in Hida, the 7th day after Ghazlan-Rutim and others left the army, and the 6th day after resuming business in the stall.

Originally, it would be a day-to-day meeting that would be held once a year. But, of course, it was decided to postpone until this fuss subsided. Instead, a number of events overlapped on that day.

First of all, it was on that day that the faces of the architects returned to the station town. It took more than two hours to get to the south end of Dalaym by truck or round trip, so they stayed there all the time.

"Hey, Asta! Haven't you seen me for ten days?" I'm so glad you're doing well! ”

It was Ardath who came to the stall and said that out loud.

"Well, I heard that Asta and the others didn't change." Even so, I still can't calm down without actually covering my face.

"Huh? Was there a rumor circulating there?"

"I heard that people from the forestside came to cook meals." Didn't Asta hear that? "

I didn't hear you. Recently, Donda-Ruu and the others had a heavy mouth, so if it wasn't a very important story, it wouldn't have been spoken about.

"Living on the southern edge of the forest, was it, uh, Sutti?" The blood people took care of the meals. Of course, that's how we behave towards the people of Dalai Mu, but we won't be able to get rid of it even if we stayed over. "

It seemed that the village people had been asked to prepare meals for the Souti blood family in order to take care of the fields. Of course, it was the people in the castle town who requested it, and the Souti ladies were escorted by the Guardian Militia to the village.

"Because of the number of people, it was all simple soup dishes." But you're just using gibberish, aren't you? "

"Oh, the first few days are a tasteless Kimusu soup dish, and the villagers are fine." Seeing that, the nobles pulled the people out of the woods. These people seemed to be new to eating gizzard meat, and they were very happy. "

And Maiton supplements me with a smile. After all, the people in the south of Dalaym, who suffered the most, seemed to be cared for more generously than anywhere else.

"Speaking of which, the ironmonger's daughter passed by a long time ago." Did he also arrive at the castle safely? "

The muffled-looking dude called out like that, so I returned a smile saying "yes".

"I was also listening to Dial's story." So this is the new weapon I bought from Dial. "

"What is this?" Isn't there a hole in the iron plate? "

"If you like, would you like some?" So far, it's been very popular with customers. ”

I poured ingredients into the octopus grill and made it look like it was my proud dish.

For convenience, this dish is called "Giba noodles". I don't know what to do with "Giba-yaki", so it's up to me to name it that way.

“Hmm. I think baking fuwano dough and ingredients on an iron plate is similar to the food that Yumi's daughter serves on the stall.”

"Yes. It's quite close to the okonomiyaki of [Xifeng Pavilion]." However, since the shape and baking are different, I think it is quite unique and delicious. "

The "Giba's Grilled Balls" is a set of 6 pieces that can be used to make 2 red copper coins and 10 coins in a single meal. However, there were a total of 20 members of the architect, all of whom wanted to buy it, so it was decided to divide it in two.

However, when they learned about the convenience of the large plate at Easter, they brought it with them this time. Therefore, there are only two people in the line, and the rest of the stalls are lined up for other stalls. The ones who stayed in front of me were Mr. Baran and Mr. Maiton.

"I've heard from my daughters who took care of the meal about the situation around the forest. Not just those bugs, but Mundt who ate them. Is it safe for you to come down to town?"

“Yes, I'm protecting the wagon with Grigi's juice so Mundt doesn't stop by. Isn't that the case with the Sautti people?”

"Oh, that's what happens."... you've really suffered a terrible disaster. You won't be relieved until your brothers and sisters return from the crusade? "

“That's right, but there's nothing to be discouraged about.”

When I answered like that, he narrowed his eyes and smiled.

The faces of the architects who suddenly took on the work were like comrades who were trying to overcome the hardship together. Thinking like that, I was able to give even more comfort.

In terms of traffic, there are a lot of people going around.

Although the number of guards remained the same, it seems that the number of passers-by excluding them is not so different from before the disaster. At this time, there were a lot fewer people wearing coats.

Those faces are still a little bit of vigilance and urgency - but they don't change the bustle of the town.

If we'd kept the stalls off, wouldn't we have had this much vibrancy?

I had no way of confirming that, but I was able to get to work with a full heart.

"Hey Asta! I'm here to cook again today!"

Dialle and Lavis put their faces to one another as they switched to the Blue Sky Cafeteria. This is my third visit in the last six days.

"As a matter of fact, Asta invented this cooking utensil, and it became a buyer in the castle town!" That's three things at once! "

"Oh, that's amazing." It's only been three days since I taught you how to use this. "

"Heehee! I'm selling the equipment that Asta invented!" This is just the way it should be! "

No matter how prestigeous you say it, it will look innocent and cute like Dial's human virtue. Dial looked like a puppy to the extent that it seemed that the hair stranded behind her was twitching and moving.

"Besides, I was so close to telling Harrias how to use it!" And depending on how hard Dad and Harrias work together, Jagal could be the buyer!... I'd really like to make a sale in the station town. As expected, it's a bad time right now. "

“Well, if I get the chance, I'll spread the word about the price of the equipment and how to use it.”

"Eh, really? It would be really helpful if you could do that!"... but if it gets too popular in the station town, Asta's food won't sell anymore, right? "

"I didn't mean to make this dish an eye-catcher." I'd rather have someone come up with a new dish with this equipment. ”

Saying that, I laughed at Dialle.

"Besides... it's fun to imagine that the equipment I invented will be sold even in Jaguar." In other words, it feels like my living proof is spreading to strange lands. "

"Ahahah. In Asta's case, that puppet show would have spread a lot!"

"No, that's a bit embarrassing."

While seizing the [Giba's Ball Grill], I was able to laugh with Dial without giving in.

"Oh, and! I finally got to meet the royals!"

"Oh, that's right. But can you use this as a trigger?"

"Yeah! Those guys use it every day to buy Asta's food, right?" And this [Giba's Grilled Balls] dish seems to be a very favorite dish! You were also interested in my store where I built this device! "

While saying that, Dialle gently turned his chest away.

"Actually, I was trying to get close with that hand." Even in the castle town now, it's solemn to meet for a flashy feast or dinner. It seems that the purchase of the missing ingredients has been discovered, but I guess it can't be surprised when I'm in the army. "

Yeah. Dalaym and the woodside are still in the process of being rebuilt.

"That's right! I'm looking for support money to send to you!" I wonder if Lord Porarth's house is in a lot of trouble. Hida and the others took a lot of damage to the fields in our territory! If it hadn't been for the help of the Marquis of Genos! "

However, if the fields south of Dalaym are not rebuilt forever, it will be directly linked to the lack of ingredients in Genos.

Moreover, the decline in the number of visitors will be damaged by the Count Satulas - and Turan, who hasn't suffered any damage to the fields, will be completely irrelevant. Besides, Genos should have offered Fuwano and Mamaria instead of copper in the trade with the rest of the territory, but now it is necessary to make up for the shortage of Poitan with Fuwano, so some measures should have been taken.

The so-called genoses exist in the territory of the three counts and in the forestside settlements.

Now therefore all that dwelt in the land were to overcome this tribulation with their hands.

"... so, Dakarmas-sama and Princess Dershare really wanted to meet Asta!" Dakarmas, if it were true, we would have been together by the time we returned to Jagal, right? "

"Oh, yeah. I bet you do." I was going to take care of the chef for the farewell feast-- "

"I had to solemnize a large feast, so I said I was going to ask for a boring dinner party meal." Well, I guess that's after I wiped out the evil god sect! "

When Dial said that, he made Sachi and Zilbe raise their faces slightly more aggressively.

But it's not the kind of atmosphere where something bad has happened. Eventually, one of the martial arts officers who pulled Totos' reins was heading north on the street.

She also wore a bright crimson coat, but the white leather armor that was often seen in the castle town was hidden underneath. The jacket, armor, and toothpaste were so dirty with the feeling of returning from a long journey, and the faces of the Musketeers were also dark with fatigue.

"That's Selva's messenger, isn't it?" But the armor isn't Genos's? "

In a somewhat exhilarated voice, Dial says so.

I knew that the Selva's envoy was wearing a crimson coat and shoulder hangings. It was the law of the western kingdom to condemn this messenger to a felony.

But the fact that the emissary wears the armor of Genos--

Wait, are you an emissary sent by the Crusaders?

Mars, who was working on escorting the stall, stopped the messenger in front of us.

The messenger stops and looks back at Mars with a powerful gaze, even when exhausted.

After all, the junior officer is the messenger of the 5th Battalion who was assigned to crusade the Evil God Order, but what can I do for you?

"No, I went out of my mind and stopped calling."...... Have you completed the mission of the Order of the Evil God? "

The messenger once closed his eyelids - and then declared in a determined voice, "Done."

"The main unit of the crusade is scheduled to return in three days. The junior officer, as a foreboding messenger, must inform Lord Genos of this. We will be sent to the station town with a sign."

With that said, the envoy headed north on the street.

And then --- there was a wave of groaning in the station town, which one day turned into a cheering storm that shook the earth.

"Asta! Soldiers and hunters have finally fulfilled their mission!"

Yun-Sudra, who worked at the next door stall, pulls my sleeve out like she can't help it. Those eyes were also glowing with pure joy.

The people who came and went shared this joy with each other.

Some of them are spilling tears. I'm sure there are a lot of people who were worried that Genos would be able to have a truly peaceful life.

Now, it's too late to take care of the disaster. Hida's extermination was not complete, and it was only a few months before the fruits at the southern end of Dalaym could recover.

But now it shall be forgiven him, though he beat and trembled with joy. The anxiety, grief and indignation that you intend to overcome in the last ten days should be dispelled with joy.

That's why I was just checking in on the crusaders.

Are all the soldiers, including our compatriots on the edge of the forest, safe? Ghazlan-Rutim, Lyerfham-Sudra, Digd-Ruw, Diehl-Diehl, Klua-Sun and Alyshnar-that kind of people will look good in three days' time. As I watched the joyful people appear, I felt a sense of impatience that I couldn't even stand.