1216 The Black Moon Soul Suppressing Festival: Thoughts on the Dead

After the fruit sake, the food and sweets from the stalls were delivered one after another.

Tikatras scattered copper coins to the people in the stalls, asking them to transport their food and at the same time bringing them to dinner together. So people with a lot of food and sweets came to the cafeteria, and it became a feast-like commotion.

Tikatras must have behaved in this way in the dining hall of a typical inn. We were finally going to feel the fuss that was being heard from Levi and Yumi. And since more than half of the people were dressed up strangely this evening, any feast was different from the frenzy.

However, in the midst of such turmoil, we were finally able to see what it looked like at the Soul Festival.

Most people were talking about the deceased. He was racing to see how great his lost family and friends were.

Or someone who insulted the deceased. He chanted evilly that it was a family that wasn't Roark, spitting---and then he shouted at the heavens to be reborn into a more decent person. It seemed quite unlikely around the forest, but it also seemed to be a correct figure of the soul-suppressing festival.

Last night, I was watching the customers at our cafeteria in the blue sky, but I never saw such a commotion. Since this was the first time in Genos, it was difficult to tell people what they thought on the first night.

Even though the actual situation was unknown, thoughts of the dead were swirling around here like a torrent. There was no distinction between good and bad thoughts, and various emotions were exposed anyway. And some of them were weeping, and some of them were weeping, and some of them were showing their anger. In this way, it would be the soul-suppressing festival's taste to strike at thoughts that cannot normally be shown on the surface. The darkness of the night, the unusual costumes and the potency of alcohol seemed to make people behave more honestly than ever.

With that in mind -- some of the people with me are very sedentary. Dunn-Rutim and Lau-Ray might be able to jump into the torrent without difficulty, but at any rate, this is the face of Ai-Fa, Lyerfam-Sudra, and Yun-Sudra. Yun-Sudra seemed slightly disturbed, but that was only a comparison to the two hunters with the spiritual power of steel.

"I've lost a lot of my family... but I don't feel like crying in front of Asta and the others." Is it not possible to say that you are participating in the Soul Suppression Festival? "

When Yun-Sudra said this, Tikatras said, "No, no!” he replied cheerfully.

"There's no need to make a fuss!" They cry because they want to cry, they cry because they want to be angry! I don't spill tears, but if you say you're a humble person with it, it's out of your mind! Of course, the cleanliness of Vichezo, who can honestly spill tears like this, shouldn't seem so beautiful! "

"Please abandon me."

Every time Tikatras talked about her mother, Vichezzo burst into tears. Even though she was not a demon to look at, today she was not the youngest she had ever seen.

"The important thing is to feel close to the deceased!" The best way to do that is to tell others! Do you know why, Yun-Sudra? "

"No, no, I don't know at all."

"You were just crying about Asta and the others, weren't you?" By intervening, the memory of the deceased is given more flesh and blood!... for example, Asta didn't tell anyone about her mother and returned her soul. Then the memories of Asta's mother will vanish from this world! Of course, that doesn't change the fact that Asta's mother existed, and even though that sublimity isn't compromised by this! "

Tikatras gulped down the fruit on the wooden plate and said more.

"Even if no one remembers it, it will not change the sublimity of human life!" The gods and the earth are watching everything! But! Isn't it too lonely to leave all your memories to the gods? That's why we should talk about the deceased, talk about them, and share their memories! Because people's thoughts are more radiant because they can be trapped in people! "

I have no idea how well I understand Tikatras' words. I just didn't feel like disagreeing with those words.

I wanted to know more about Eifa's parents, and the same was true of Lyerfam-Sudra and Yun-Sudra - and I could have felt that way about my mother.

I want everyone to know the kindness and warmth of a mother I know only. And I want to know more about the people who are important to everyone. Rather than being interested or curious, I might have wished to do so in order to further bond with the people who are living now.

"Dia is not in a position to talk, and I don't want to talk much... but if you want to talk about something, I'll ask you anything."

Dia, who kept Tikatras' ears open and quiet, sneaked such words to Chill-Rim.

But Chill-Rim smiled softly and answered, "No."

“I don't feel like talking about my family in such a noisy place. But... if I get the chance to talk on the road, will you listen to me someday?"

Yeah, you can do whatever you want.

Dia spilled her white teeth and slapped Chill-Rim's head wrapped in a hood.

"I don't feel like talking a lot in such a place." And isn't that what most of the people around the forest think? ”

Eifa said that to me, but it was Tikatras who reacted.

"The people around the forest seem to have quite a lot of insidious temper!" In that case, shouldn't we go down to the city in order? "

In order?

"Yeah! One day we'll talk at home and the other day we'll make noise in the station town!" If you shifted the daylight by half of the family, wouldn't it be unfair? "

“Hmm. Then you won't get in the way of the stall business, will you?”

"No, no! It's not just about business!" If we don't get down to the town, we won't be able to listen to the people of the town, will we? Isn't it hard to tell that the people around the forest are searching for a way to live right as a people of the Kingdom? If so, I think we should listen to the people of the town! ”

Since this was the right thing to do with Tikatras, Ai-Fa was bound to jam his words.

"... yes, I would like to hear what Milan-Mas, Dora and others have in mind." After all, I still haven't identified this soul-suppressing festival correctly. "

"Haha! I think it's the virtue of Ei-Fa that I can instantly reflect on!" Well then, let me tell you a little bit more! "

"No. I've had enough of your talk. Vichezzo will want to stop tears."

"Oh, there's no way I can say that to you."

Vichezo, whose eyes were red, became red even to the cheeks. It didn't change my stubborn attitude, but I've only been able to get to know her for a few minutes.

And Tikatras.

After all, I am impressed by his ability to run his business. Not only is he loud, but he excels at making people listen to his words. That part didn't seem very similar to Camua = Josh after all.

Besides, he has an unrelenting love for Vichezzo's mother. When he talks about Vichezzo's mother, he glimpses the depths of his feelings that the people around the forest can't beat. And perhaps he has the same amount of love for all his wife-in-law and their children. I was impressed by the tolerance of that love.

(This person must love this world and humans anyway. It's a little confusing... but I can empathize with that part)

I also see this world as irreplaceable. In my original hometown, I didn't have such great feelings -- I lost them, so I was made to feel the beauty of this world that became my second home.

Through the presence of Eifa, I was able to discover the beauty of this world. That's why I survived without despair. The greater the existence of the lost homeland, family and childhood, the greater the loss of grief, the greater the loss of grief. I couldn't help but remember how privileged I am in my current environment.

(So maybe... Vermes and Tikatras have the opposite vector.)

Tikatras is endlessly positive and loves, loves, and enjoys this world.

All over the world, Vermes wants to love this world, so he feels like he's trying to know everything - like he's pursuing the joy that Tikatras has unconditionally acquired - with a rationalization.

(I want to feel that this world is a pleasant place to live in, so I wonder if you're exploring it... that's what it seems to me, but I think it's overthinking it.)

Perhaps, with the advent of Tikatras, Vermes has disturbed himself, and I have become so passionate.

Even the attitude I was showing at the Harvest Festival and the stories I heard from Ghazlan-Rutim, I am worried about Vermes. I want Vermes to enjoy life more casually, and I can't help but think about it. It would have been a mistake to feel that way about Vermes, who is so knowledgeable and elderly as I am.

"Now! It's time to fill your stomach." If so, why don't you go to Gili Gu's Square? ”

And my thoughts were shattered by Tikatras' haughty voice.

Since Ai = Fa remained silent on the top of the Buddha, Lyerpham = Sudra answers Tikatras' words.

"In that square, they burned the flowers they had on the dead and returned them to the heavens." But Yun and I have left the flowers at home. "

"Yeah! You can burn flowers anywhere!" But I'm sure there's a lot of humans out there burning their flowers with compassion for the dead! If the people on the edge of the forest want to know what the soul-suppression festival will be like, shouldn't we definitely see it? "

"... but I don't think there's any reason to accompany you."

Tikatras' expression was aroused when Ei = Fa said in a voice that killed her emotions.

"If you've done anything else here, you won't be around this evening anymore!" I want to burn the beauty of Ei = Fa before I leave Genos, so could you forgive me for being with you so often? ”

What? Are you finally going back to King's Landing?

"No, no! In fact, yesterday, an ambassador from His Highness Dakarmas arrived!" I have been promised that you will carry my miso to the Southern King's City! Now that we've decided to do so, we'll have to make a formal deal with Cornelia's Dells under the auspices of your envoy! Tomorrow we must leave for Cornelia in Jagal! ”

I see. And just go back to the capital--

"No! If you finish your contract, we'll be back in Genos soon!" Even in the forestside settlement, I've only seen half of it! "

Ei = Fa was full of spirits and seemed to be holding her shoulders down.

While staring at Ey = Fa, Tikatras has eyes like a toddler begging.

"But! It will take half a month to get to Cornelia on one way!" It will be a month before I return to Genos! That's why I want to burn the beauty of Ei = Fa in front of me! ”

"... didn't you paint a portrait so that you wouldn't have to imitate it?"

"It's there to comfort the helplessness after returning to the King's City!" Before I do that, I want to keep Ei = Fa's radiance in my heart! "

Eifa was in great distress, but eventually she agreed to accept Tikatras' offer. He's in a position to use my presence as a cover for blackmail if he wants to. However, he is begging Ai = Fa with a frivolous eye, without going into such a despicable imitation. I = Fa may have felt that Tikatras' wishes could not be fulfilled.

That's why we're going back from a noisy cafeteria to a noisy street.

There are six of us here, and three of us here, Tikatras. We didn't know where the square was, so we were supposed to follow after Tikatras and the others.

"I'm sorry I made you feel cramped, Chill. I'm sure Tikatras will be pleased with the sight of the square."

When I sneaked in, Chill-Rim narrowed her eyes behind Vale, covering her mouth with a wrap around her collar.

"I am only happy with Asta." Don't worry about anything. ”

Hmmm? Does Chill still think it's easy to be next to an Astor who doesn't have a star?

As soon as Diaere grabbed his mouth, Chill-Rim calmed down and said, "No."

“I don't think this crowd is frightening right now. I'm just glad to feel Asta's presence up close, regardless of the stars.”

"Hmph," Dia snorted as she stretched her arms and smashed Chill-Rim's head.

Even such casual interactions make my heart warm. Sure enough, it seemed like a family bond was brewing between them.

Tikatras and the others, who had been descending the main road for a while to the south, eventually stepped into the street on the west side. The streets are well paved with stone, making them a boulevard. And there were filled with people dressed as inhabitants of the underworld, and they made rings everywhere and tilted the bottle of fruit wine.

And then, about five minutes further down the street, Ey = Fa said, "Hmm?" He frowned.

"... did you hear that, Lyellpham-Sudra?"

"Hmm. I thought it was the howling of the beast." Looks like someone's crying out loud. "

There was a lot of commotion around here, so I can't tell at all.

But as I pushed further down the street, I heard a strange tone. Rather than human crying, it was a kind of distinctive noise, like the working sound of some kind of machine - a complex mix of heavy bass and ultrasound.

"Hey, hey, Ai = Fa. Could this be--"

Hmm. I can see you over there.

Eifa pointed to the right edge of the street, slightly frowning.

The streets are full of people, but there is only room for them to circle around. At the center of it was a source of noise, so people were watching from afar. And in that empty space, there were all the faces we knew so well.

"Oh my, that looks like Yamil-Ray and Lau-Ray." What kind of fuss is this? "

That's what Tikatras, who had stopped, said with a dazzling face.

Ai = Fa called out to you with a tightened face.

“Tikatras, we need more time because they are our people.”

"Yeah. Of course I don't mind." I don't seem to be doing anything wrong, but it could be blamed by the guards. "

Ai Fa nodded and turned his gaze toward Lyerfam-Sudra.

Well then, Lyerfam-Sudra and the others are also here--

“No. I should head there too.”

Lyerpham-Sudra had a more serious gaze than Ai-Fa.

Ei = Fa looked somewhat lost, but eventually said, "I see."

"If that's what Lyerfam-Sudra thought, we can't stop it." Diaz, you need to wait here. "

"Hmm. I don't know what's going on, but you should do something soon." I'm so sorry about that. "

With Dia, Chill-Rim secretly lowered her eyebrows.

The noise around me was filled with sadness that shook people's hearts.

We decided to get out of the crowd and head for your space.

In the middle of the space, there was a crying voice -- Mida = Luu.

Among them, not only Lau-Ray and Yamil-Ray, but also the former families of Zwei-Rutim, Aura-Rutim, Diga and Dodd.

"Oh, Asta, Ai = Fa!" I need you to do something about this! No matter what you soothe, there's no sign of it all! ”

Lau-Ray, who was blocking both ears with his hands, said so.

Others, however, stare at Mida-Lou silently. Then, Zwei = Rutim, Diga, Dodd, and the others, who were stuck in their mother's arms, were all in tears.

I've seen Mida = Lu scream like this a few times before. Most recently, when the purple moon of last year, "Kamadokan Asta on the Forest" created by Rico and the others, was unveiled for the first time, Mida-Luwe was soaked without herself or the world.

Mida-Roux had lived in the village of Roux for more than two years, and was finally able to be named Roux. He repented of his past sins and survived his separation from his former family and grew into a fine forest folk.

Mida-Lou was crying like a baby.

Wetting her fleshy face with tears, she was crying with shockwave-like pressure. But that didn't seem painful to me.

"... are you mourning the death of your family, Mida-Lou?"

Lyerpham-Sudra spoke up like that earlier than Ey = Fa.

Looking back, Zwei = Rutim lifted his eyebrows while spilling tears at Mida = Ru.

"Oh my God! Why are you coming out here?!"

I thought Mida-Lou was my role.

Yun-Sudra is anxiously holding her mouth around Lyerpham-Sudra, who speaks in a quiet voice. Everyone in the woods knows the truth about Tae-Sun's death.

It was Lyellpham-Sudra who brought Tay-Sun to his death.

And it was to protect me from Tae-Sun.

That's why we were never allowed to pass through this place.

"Do you understand me, Mida = Luu?" I'm sure you've seen each other a few times. I'm Sudra's patriarch, Lyerpham-Sudra. "

Mida-Lou swallowed the roaring cry of the dinosaur and looked back at Lyerfam-Sudra as she snorted.

Diga and Dodd gaze at Lyerfam-Sudra as they bite their lips in tears. They were watching Lyerfam-Sudra at our Harvest Festival less than half a month ago.

"You are in a position to deprive Sun of his family, but it will be difficult to abandon him to the sorrow of losing his family once upon a time." I don't think the chiefs will blame it... but I won't allow this kind of interaction to bother the people of the town. If you want to cry, go back to your house and cry. "

"That's why! Why should I slap you in the mouth like that!"

Zwei = Rutim grows loud and sinister without even trying to wipe away his tears.

For Mida-Lou, Diga, and Dodd, Tay-Sun was the family that lived in the same house - moreover, Aura-Loutim was Tay-Sun's daughter, and Zwei-Loutim was her grandson.

"You answered that question earlier." I'm the one who brought you that grief, shouldn't I? ”

Lyerpham-Sudra said so without disturbing herself.

"I killed Tae-Sun with this hand." But as a forester, I think I dyed my hands on the right thing to do. If I hadn't wielded my sword, Asta would have returned my soul... so I had no choice but to behave like that. "

"Yo! Are you trying to impersonate me like I'm blaming you?" Grandpa Tay was... he was a great sinner, so he got rid of him! I know that, and I know that! "

"Hmm. Tay-Sun has committed many major crimes in the past." Until Zatz-Sun fell into illness, both of them would have dyed their hands to imitate a bandit's falsehood. Perhaps he was guilty of such a great sin as to redeem himself with his own life. "

Speaking like that, Lyerfam-Sudra slowly looked around at the faces on the spot.

"But... I'm watching him get his last human expression back on the verge of returning his soul." He was guilty of a great sin that he forgave as a people near the forest, but there must have been a righteous heart left somewhere in his heart. "

"But... Tae-Sun tried to kill Asta, didn't he?"

When Digga asked with tears, Lyerpham-Sudra nodded "Umu" with unchanging silence.

"He was seriously trying to kill Asta." But isn't that... an act of trust in the power of the people around the forest? "

"The power of the people around the forest...?"

"Hmm. No matter how much violence you imitate, you should be able to stop it if you are a people around the forest," said Tae-Sun, believing so, bearing all the sins of the Sun family and martyred by the will of Zatz-Sun. I don't think so. Otherwise... it seems like it's impossible to spill that kind of smile at the end. "

Having said that, Lyerfam-Sudra grabbed herself around her heart in pain.

"Both Zatsu-Sun and Tae-Sun insisted that they dyed their hands on such evil deeds so that the people around the forest could reclaim their true pride. We must defeat the nobles of Genos and gain the strength to live free. However, Zatz-Sun may have believed he was right until the end, but Tay-Sun was probably skeptical. That's probably why he had such a dazzling gaze. That's why he pushed Zatsu-Sun's wrong belief, hoping that it would be destroyed by his compatriots around the forest who were trying to follow the right path... I'm sure that's what it is."

"I wonder why you have such sad eyes...?"

Mida-Lou, who was sitting in the streets of Ishiki, asked in a vague voice.

Lyerfam-Sudra looked back at Mida-Lou's wet tears, slightly shaking her shoulders.

"Because I regret it."... Of course, I didn't kill him. He was seriously trying to kill Asta, so I had no choice but to wield my sword. I won't regret what I've done. "

"Well then, why...?"

"I scolded him with shame at the dying one." At that time, I believed he was just a big sinner. However, he... smiled contentedly as he was on the verge of returning his soul and regained his human-like warmth. So I realized the thoughtlessness and sadness he had... and I regretted what I said. He was a great sinner, but he was never a man of shame or pride. "

Lyerfam-Sudra clenched her chest without disturbing her expression.

"I can't even apologize to a dead person. And you, who were once my family, will have more feelings of deviation than I have. However, he may have put his hopes on the rest of you later... so I want you to overcome the grief of losing him and meet his expectations."

"Yeah... Mida will continue to live right as a human being of Luu...?" Everyone feels the same way...? "

While saying so, Mida-Lou shook her cheek.

Maybe Mida-Lou is smiling.

"If Tae-Sun is happy with that... Mida is so happy...?"

"... yes. Tae-Sun will be watching over you while you're held in her arms in the forest."

Having said that, Lyerfam-Sudra caught a grin in her eyes.

Zwei-Rutim is crying silently as she hides her face behind her mother's chest. Aura-Rutim, who stroked her head, also had her eyes shining white.

Diga and Dodd frowned to avoid spilling new tears-and Yamil-Ray hid her eyes in her long hair.

With that in mind, I imitate Lyerfam-Sudra and cling to the chest of my costume.

After all, the enlightened Lyerfam-Sudra was obsessed with me. In that turmoil, it was only possible for me and Eifa and Lyerfam-Sudra to see Tay-Sun's last smile, so that might have been a matter of course.

Until now, however, I have not been able to convey my feelings to the Mida-Ruws.

Tae-Sun may have left the right heart - even if she said such words, she couldn't help but think that it would only make Mida-Lou and the others even more sad.

How exactly does Tay-Sun feel about watching over you?

It was the night of the Soul Suppression Festival, when I felt as strong as I felt toward my mother, and I was reminded of the existence of Tae-Sun.