1178 Ray and Sutty's Stay: Fa's House Dinner

And that night -- it was a farewell dinner that concluded the five-day stay of the guests.

Bringing the dishes to the square, I decided to sneak up on the enthusiastic appearance of the square at the feast.

Needless to say, there are no facilities for outdoor dinners in Fa's house. The rugs laid on the square, the simple stone razors, and the crane pedestals installed on the outer perimeter were all equipment used in the Limited Harvest Festival.

Thirty men are already relaxing on the rug. The same number of women served their dishes and warmed up their dishes with simple kamado. It was difficult to make all the dishes in the kamado hut of Fa's house alone, so about half of them had to bring their own dishes.

It is the custom of the forest side to make a supper in the kamado of the house that eats it. Although this habit was repeated, the habit of eating the same food in the same place was observed. No matter what, there should have been no man as a single one who neglected the importance of the supper.

"Thank you for your patience." We've finished all the dishes, too. ”

When I reported it like that, many of the men who listened to it gave a voice of joy. Dalí = Souti and Ai = Fa rose from among them.

"Well then, let's say hello from us." Even if it's not a feast, I can't start such a big dinner without a greeting. "

“Hmm. But I don't know what kind of greeting is appropriate, so I'd like Dali-Sauthi to take care of it.”

“Hmm. I don't think you need such a big hello.”

Dalí-Sauthi's majestic voice echoed in the square, where 60 people gathered.

"First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to all the people gathered here!" It was a very sudden story, but I am grateful that you will see me off at such a splendid meeting! ”

And the men that sat on the rug responded to it with great cheers. And the women restrained themselves, but they also revealed their joy unto the men.

Sawtie's bloodline is six, Rau-Ray and Yamil-Ray. From the House of Roux, to Rud-Loux, Sin-Loux, Zida, Mida-Loux, Digdo-Loux, Limi-Loux, Lara-Loux, and Maim. From the Rutim family, Zwei-Rutim and Aura-Rutim. Ravitz's blood family consisted of Ravitz's eldest brothers, Mora-Naham, Malfira-Naham, and Faye-Beim. ― ― Even with the exception of the six nearby clans, there were so many faces gathered.

Closer to home, there are nearly forty people, including Tur-Din and Zay-Din, Lad-Rid, Bardu-Fow, Ran's patriarch, Joe-Ran, Yumi the Guest, Lyer-Fam-Sudra, Chim-Sudra, Yun-Sudra, and Yea-Fow-Sudra. Although it was smaller than the usual feast, it was a generous face for me.

"Our aim was to deepen our ties with both names of the Fa, devise a new technique for hunting gibbons, and develop the strength of our work... but we are grateful that we have been able to deepen our ties with so many clansmen!" I think we will continue to keep various clans and families together in the future, so I would like to thank you again in that time!... So, it's Ai = Fa. I want you to tell me the start of the dinner. "

"Hmm.... It's unexpected, but now that we're all in this together, I want you to share the same joy and deepen your bond!" Thank you for the blessing of the forest, and thank you for all your efforts in cooking, and do not give life today! "

About half of the people repeated the simplified wording of the aperitif, and about half responded with cheers. Thus, it is the start of a feast or banquet.

Approximate dishes are served on large plates and on their own rugs. The only dishes on the fire with a simple kamado are the soup dishes and simmered dishes that need to be kept warm. Thirty people, which kamado number is all out, divided them into small plates, and everyone was able to settle down on the rug.

Hmmm! It looks like it's close to a patriarchal dinner, but this feast is just a feast!

Lau-Ray was eating the food with pleasure.

There were about 10 people sitting on each rug, and I and Eifa were supposed to be present when they met: Lau-Ray and Yamil-Ray, the youngest sister of Dalí-Souti and Souti, Bardou-Fou and Lad-Rid, and Jo-Ran with the face of Yumi. It was surprising that there was not a single Luu family member, but the idea was to give up their seats to the nearby clans for the first time. After all, the second half was supposed to be a banquet, and I could move as I pleased.

"Cooking is a feast of unbeatable grandeur!" It's a big deal how suddenly you can prepare so much food! ”

Rud-Rid, the head of this sudden dinner party, is laughing with satisfaction. Certainly, the cuisine of banquet cuisine was arranged here.

The only thing I prepared in it was a piece of cake. Only Giva Tan's hamburger is filled with gamma cheese. Me and the four guests were at the Luw's house until about an hour before sunset, so they were doing their best with just one item. However, each family has brought their own aria, so they use aria mincing. Therefore, Ei = Fa also ate a middle-sized hamburger with a very satisfying look.

The four members of the Luu family, who were under the same conditions, were baked with flavor, while Tour-din, Yun-Sudra, and Marfila-Naham were the three guests who served dessert after dinner. The rest of the dishes were done by the other kamados.

The seafood curry served at Fuwano is accompanied by mustard salfal and sticky fruit juice, miso-style soup full of vegetables, mushrooms and meat, and cooked chasca made with sweet potato noodles - all of which are impeccable.

"I was challenged to cook fried food for the first time, but it's still difficult!" I'm so glum that I'm going to scorch your precious food! "

When Yumi spoke cheerfully, Dalí-Saudi looked back at you with a smile.

"It's true that Yumi will stay at Run's house until tomorrow." I am delighted to be able to join you for the last supper. "

"This is it! I haven't had a chance to talk to the elders very slowly!" But compared to the other elders, I'm pretty much exchanging words! "

"Is that so?" Is it true that Yumi is often invited to the feast of the Luu family? "

"But how often does that chieftain have his back up?" That's why I didn't really get a chance to talk about it at the feast! "

Dalí = Souti had many occasions to meet at tastings and celebrations hosted by His Highness Dakarmas. This was also the result of Dalí-Saudi's efforts to see the shape of the castle town with his own eyes.

"So, how was life at the Lan family?" I've always wondered how Yumi, a resident of the station town, feels about living in the woods. ”

"Yeah! I knew you guys around the forest were hardworking!" You're doing some kind of work from morning till evening! Besides, I've had a lot of hard work, so I've gotten so nervous! "

Hmmm. When it comes to hard work... could it be firewood sharpening or firewood picking?

"That's right! But that's not all... it's hard for me to carry an iron pot." But even a tiny little girl can carry it lightly around the forest, right? Somehow, I've become pathetic. "

Then Yumi let out a sigh, and Joe-Lan, who was listening to the story with a smile, shouted in a panic.

"But, at the Ruu family, even Mime is doing her job properly." Even the younger mime has no problems, so I'm sure it's Yumi-- "

"No. I'd rather spend my time in the woods from the younger side than be able to focus on it properly." By the time Mime is about my age, she'll be more powerful than I am now. "

"Well, but that's not all you've got, is it?" Yumi is so righteous and attractive- "

"Oh no! Don't be embarrassed in public!" You can't help it if you do it again! "

Yumi pretended to slap Joe Lang as his face turned red.

"In fact, the problem is that I'm weak!" I know that I have to work hard in other parts of the world! "

"Yeah. All the women around the forest are powerful." In the beginning, I also felt like I could beat Reina = Luu, who was small enough. "

When I squeezed my mouth like that, Yumi said, "Really?" I stepped forward.

"It's true, but right now, most women have told me that they must be strong enough to beat me." If you work hard at the edge of the forest and eat the meat of Giba, you'll be able to help everyone. "

"Hmm! Besides, there are not many powerful women around the forest!" Even though Yamil and the others have such a fine body, they are powerless like young children! Even though I have been working seriously for about two years, this is the quality I was born with already! "

Yamil-Ray is eating with a familiar face, besides the delightful Rau-Ray. Yumi looked back and said, "Huh?" He looked suspicious.

"Yamil = Ray seems so powerful." Lau = Ray is so powerful that she just feels like that. "

"I don't think so!" If you doubt it, you should try to compare it to Yamil's power! "

"No, no, such a battle is awkward whether you win or lose, so I'll stop."... anyway, it doesn't change the fact that I'm less powerful than the people around the forest. "

Speaking like that, Yumi gave her head a firm gesture.

"Anyway, I think I have no choice but to do my best." However, there's still a lot of things I don't know in just five days... so I'm thinking of taking care of you again after returning home for a while. "

"Hmm. That's what Lan's parents told me." We should take the time to identify your presence. ”

As Bardou-Fou responded calmly, Yumi bowed her head, “Thank you.”

"Hmm! After all, welcoming the people of the town into your family is not a trivial struggle!" But as a friend of Run's, I want you to keep an eye on me! "

Lad-Rid, who had been focused on satisfying his appetite for a while, spoke up energetically.

"In a month, we should be at the Harvest Festival!" At that time, Yumi should also be delighted with the sight! My family is also looking forward to Yumi's song! "

"Huh? Even the girls around the forest have learned a lot of songs, right?" You don't need me to come out! "

"No, no! Still, it's not as good as Yumi's skill!" Many humans are looking forward to the song of humies this evening! ”

Yes, of course, I've prepared the flute as well.

When Joe-Lan smiled and clasped his mouth, Yumi raised her right fist again.

"Ah, I want to slap him! How angry am I going to be allowed to slap him!"

"First of all, I think we should become Ran's family." The rest will be up to the head of Lan. "

With a bitter smile, Bardou-Fou looked at Yumi and Jo-Ran.

"However, after four days, it seemed that the two of them had not changed." After all, this should confirm the existence of the ghost with its hips up. "

"Really! I'm going to let you decide if I can mate with someone who's angry like this!"

While reddening his face, Yumi looked around at us.

"I mean, you've been talking to me all this time!" Rau-Ray and the chieftains are on their last night, so talk to Asta and the others! ”

"Ahaha, Dialle said the same thing at the farewell party." Yumi and Dial have a bit of a resemblance, don't you think? "

"Hmph! You want to tell me you're short-tempered, right?"

“No, it's kindness that keeps the people around you from noticing.”

"Stop it!" Yumi groaned and became even more red.

There, Rimi = Lou appeared. Rimi-Lou, holding a large plate, approached Ai-Fa, being careful not to spill the contents.

"Hey! Can Rimi sit next to Ai = Fa?"

"Hmm? The dinner... I see, that's how you brought it."

Yeah! I finished eating his soup dishes, so I put the other dishes on the plate!

The large plates in Limi-Lou's hands were arranged like a lunch box, with gibba cutlets, flavored grilled and cooked shasca. When Ai = Fa staggered her hips with a gentle face, Limi = Lu calmed her hips to an empty place called "Ehe".

"Lau-Ray, Yamil-Ray, and the people of Souti, help us!" It was fun staying at Fa's house for five days, wasn't it? "

"Hmm! It was a very significant day!" But! Even with Ai-Fa's skill, it's mindless not to beat Dari-Sauthi! ”

"Huh! Dalí-Saudi is so strong!" That's what Rud said! "

"Hmm! Even Diggdo-Lou was being tampered with by Dalí-Sauthi!" Dali-Sauthi seems to be good at watching his opponent's movements! The closest members of Luu's blood family seem to be Guillan-Lillin and Gazlan-Rutim... but their hairs seem to be different from theirs! "

Lau-Ray looked toward Ai-Fa to ask for clarification.

Ai = Fa, who was stroking Rimi = Luu's head, responded "umu" with a sharp face.

"In terms of parrying the opponent's power, I think there is a similarity between Gillan-Lillin and Gazlan-Rutim in terms of their eyesight, which determines the movement of the opponent to be settled. However, in terms of agility of movement, those two names will outweigh you. Instead, Dalí-Saudi not only parries the opponent's power, but also has the strength to take it directly from the front.”

"Hmmm! Even with Mida-Lou's rush, Dalí-Sauthi had a nice look on her face!" But... I'm not sure, but it seems that Donda-Lou and Dan-Loutim have different responses. "

"Donda-Roux and Dan-Routim will be taking the opponent's rush with equal or greater force." It seems that Dalí-Sauthi is letting go of his power somewhere while taking it directly from the front... If Donda-Lou and the others are huge rocks, Dalí-Sauthi will be like a big tree with roots. "

Hmm, I don't know!

"When you talk to me, you're just mouthing what you feel. Besides...... Dalí = Souti's exceptional power will not be compared to his power, but will exert itself in the hunting ground of Giba."

Ai = Fa was in a sharply tightened face, and the blue eyes were filled with an unmistakable light of admiration.

"I haven't worked with so many huntsmen... but I don't remember seeing someone with a wide field of vision, like Dalí-Saudi, flying skillful instructions to those who work with me." It is only thanks to Dali-Sauthi that we were able to quickly build a new way of hunting gibbons. ”

"It's nice to be told like that by a hunter like Ei = Fa."... but surely, Ei = Fa and I have different qualities. "

"Hmm. It seems that I can wield my power most freely when I am alone and only take hounds with me." However, Dalí-Sauthi is...... skilled at drawing the power of working hunters together. If the same number of people do the job, I think Dalí-Sauthi will get the most harvest. ”

"That's quite a skill!" Perhaps Dalí-Saudi is good at playing board games? "

As Lad-Rid pressed forward and questioned him, Dalí-Sauthi smiled loosely, “Oh.”

"I don't have much chance to play on the board, but I don't remember losing to a bloodhunter." It certainly seems to be deeply involved in the skill of giving instructions in the Giba hunt. "

Rika after all! I should have tried not only comparing strength, but also playing on the board!

"But if you say that... wouldn't Ai = Fa be good at playing on the board too?"

Having said that, Dalí-Saudi turned his clear gaze to Ai-Fa.

"As time goes by, it seems that Ai = Fa has become more skillful at handling hounds. Is Eifa treating hounds like humans? If so... I can give you the right instructions for people."

"Um... anyway, I've been working with my father for a long time, and I was in a position to give instructions until the end." I've never had a chance to tell anyone before. ”

"That's why you picked up the hound to your family, so you're in a position to give directions." Me and Ei = Fa have said that the qualities are different, but it may have been wrong. I'm sure Ei-Fa has the qualities to lead many hunters. ”

The sound of Dalí = Souti seemed to be filled with a stinging emotion.

"I've seen the abyss of death about twice before, the first time Zatz-Sun and the others instigated Gibba, and the second time against the lord of the forest. When I took a deep hand on both of them and recovered from those deep hands... I felt like I had never felt the power of my eyes before. I can't help but think that not only myself, but also my fellow countrymen, are at risk for their lives... I think that kind of carelessness has given me new strength."

I see. My father was deep enough to lose one eye, but he did his job of hunting gibbons with even more power.

Lau-Ray spoke to him in a calm voice.

"But even then, the lost one eye did not return, so my father returned his soul." If I hadn't lost one eye, my father might still be doing his job with the same strength as Dalí-Sauthi. ”

"Hmm. I was deeply injured everywhere, but there were no hand injuries that didn't heal." This is all... I guess it's just luck. "

"Luck shall be the will of the Mother Forest. Until I do a bigger job with the power I inherited from my father."

Rau-Ray laughed unstoppably and Dali-Sauthi gently smiled.

"Anyway... Ai = Fa worked alone and gained power that no other hunter could." And by getting the hound, I gained new strength. Isn't it possible to acquire various powers in the future? "

"Hmmm... it's all about the forest."

Ei = Fa's eyes bowed as she answered like that.

I'm unexpectedly flustered by that figure. Ai = Fa's blue eyes, caught in her long golden brown eyelashes, lit up with an unexpectedly happy glow.

(Well... if a hunter like Dalí = Souti were to say something like this, Ei = Fa would be very happy.)

Ai = Fa is still 19 years old, so it still leaves a lot of room for growth. I was proud to think that Ei = Fa, who was still recognized for his strength at the moment, still had that much potential.

It's just... a little pain in the back of my chest, when I felt the pure joy.

Ei = Fa still thinks that she will continue to live a long life as a hunter - after all, there is no hidden pain in my chest.

However, instead of erasing or misleading such pain, I chose to remain by the side of Ei = Fa while holding the pain.

That's why I was able to feel equally happy at the sight of Ei = Fa, who looked happy.

"Hey, have you finished eating again?"

After a while, Rudo-Ruu came.

"The Fow men challenged me to compare my strength, so I just want you to clear a little space." The rest of them are totally curious about that, too. "

"Oh, it's a power match!" Then we can't shut up either! "

Rau-Ray rushed at the food left on the wooden plate.

And his eyes looked directly at Ei = Fa.

"Ei = Fa hasn't been waiting for a while, so get dressed!" I've been on the lookout for the last few days, so I'll just let you taste that power for today! "

"From the buckwheat you ate like this, are you going to compare your strength to your strength?" That's a lot of work to do. "

In response, Ei = Fa's gaze still left a glow of happiness. I guess Dali-Sauthi was so happy with his words. With a little pain, I was able to watch Ei = Fa's figure with even greater joy.