The baked nut fillets behave more and more, and the villagers thrive on the special flavor and my story.

I was told many times by the villagers to fight Nushi. I heard from the fisherman that I threw a spear and a disc, so I told him what I thought...

What I was afraid of when I suddenly had to fight, what I was afraid would not work if I shot magic, what I was afraid of when I suddenly approached, what I was afraid of when I was last spitting ink... Again, I feel like I just explained that I was scared anyway.

Some of them suspected that I had defeated Nushi, but there were still many witnesses, and they eventually believed me. Well, I don't mind either.

After a while of being a spectator and a storyteller, the circle of people around me finally starts to sparse. I was tired of talking and decided to take a break from the bench that was set up at the end of the square.

Mogging Nushi's skewers while looking at the moon, I saw Delica in a distance. They also noticed me, and when I raised my hand, I came a little closer and sat next to them.

"Well, I can finally talk to you. It was amazing today. Congratulations, Marc."

"Thank you. I saw Delica fighting Tentacles, too. How'd it go?

"That's right... After all, when you put yourself on the spot that you might get injured, your body shrinks even more than you thought. Melmina said she was sneaking up on Marc, but I think I was too."

Ufu, that's what Mermina used to say to everybody before she told me. Let's hope I don't get snuggled up in her.

"I think Delica was cool. I can't shake my spear so close."

I don't think it's a very cool word to say to a girl, but it's a former parent, so I don't mind. Delica turned down with a little light.

"Thank you. But without the talisman Marc borrowed, I'm sure he would have been injured, and I think it's really hard to fight for life and death by now. That's why Mom's against it."

Well, I asked what I had been worried about before.

"Why would Delica want to be an adventurer or a guard?

"Speaking of which, I've never talked to you. Well, that's a common story."

It seemed like a really common story to be told in advance.

Delica's father, Gosh, was originally a Class D adventurer. Even such a Mukimkimacho can still feel the difference between a Class D stop and Class C.

Such a Gosh adventurer was in active service, but even if you say you belong to the Adventurer Guild, the job is diverse. Gosh's main job was to protect people, such as escorting merchants and guarding events.

And Gosh retired the adventurer to marry Delica's mother and took over the family business of her wife's family. The promise that Gosh made with his stepparents at that time was that he would never hold the sword again.

A few moments after getting married, Delica was born. When Gosh asked her daughter to tell him something, she told him a lot about her old job. Gosh later told Delica that it was the only story he could tell because he was an adventurer all along.

As she listened to Gosh's adventurers, Delica gradually began to admire her work of defending people with swords. My younger brother Yuri seems to have become a beard as a result of child-rearing based on reflections around her. Delica laughs thinly because it's too extreme.

"What about this sword?

I point to the sword that Delica is still lowering to her hips.

Yeah, he used it in his active life.

Was that so after all? It's an old season. After listening to the story, and convinced of everything, a question came from Delica this time.

"Can I ask you something next? Is that the talisman I borrowed?

"Ah, the Lord gave it to me."

"Lord? I was visiting town the other day, you know?

"That's right. I met him at Pamela's shop, and he seemed to like it when I saw him using magic."

In trouble, I endured the urge to poison you. Delica sighed as if she had opened her mouth wide.

"Hah, I knew Marc was amazing, but I wouldn't be surprised if he was really with Marc. Even today, the monsters that I and the fisherman took so many people and managed to defeat will be cleared up in no time, and on top of that..."

As she spoke, Delica lowered her eyebrows and stared at her feet.

"When I showed you the difference in power, I thought my efforts meant something."

Delica, that's...

"Listen to me until the end. But I also know that Mark works hard every day, and I know that my dreams don't come true when I lose my motivation because Mark is amazing."

I kept murmuring to myself.

"That's why I'm going to do everything I can. But it's also true that I got kind of anxious. That's why I have one order..."

Orders. When I was a parent, I used to give orders to our men while they were playing, but I haven't heard them in a long time.

"What is it?

"Marc, back me up! I'm so pathetic even though I'm your older sister... If a great boy like Marc pushes my back, I think I can work harder!

What is that? It's going to blow up a bit on a serious delicate and cute order. I was going to support you, but I never said it out loud.

"It's only natural that you don't have to be ordered to do that. I've been and will continue to be there for Delica. If you want me to help you, let's do our best together."

Delica smiled reassuringly at my answer. [M]

"I thought you'd say that. I like the kindness of Marc."

Yeah, thanks.

"I know you do, but all you like is praise the good stuff!

Delica flickers away from me like she was illuminated.

"Yeah, I'm not mistaken."

"~ ~! That's what I'm talking about! See you tomorrow!

All of a sudden, he stood up and ran through the square and left first. The place to go is the same after all, so I wish I could go home with you.

Well, it may be an embarrassing story for a girl who is about to enter puberty, or it may not last long after that.

Think as you look at the red ponytail running away.

To be honest, Delica seemed a little worried when she volunteered for the monster fishery. But it looks like you were relaxed just now.

I don't think it's easy to chase a dream alone. In the case of Delica, the mother is in a state of difficulty and lacks the biggest ally. That's why I wanted an ally to support my dreams. I wish I could give you a little support.

After Delica disappeared from sight, it was completely cold, and I got up from the bench with a delicious barbecue skewer.

"Ahh! Boy! Were you here!? If I wanted to talk a lot after I settled down, I was looking for it because it was gone!

Then Sanmina approached. Speaking of which, I haven't talked to the loudest Samina yet. I'm sure the Q&A will continue until my throat is dry.

I waved at Sanmina with a bitter smile and sat on the bench again.