Living in this World with Cut & Paste

Episode 111: Unfaded Memories

"You talked a little bit about how I used to party with your parents, didn't you?

Originally, I was only a civilian...

My father was a mercenary, and I was a mercenary until I grew up. "

Huh? King, I was a mercenary...

But mercenaries are amazing when you're younger than me right now.

How I lived every day...

"Hmm? Oh, I don't care what you say about mercenaries, 'cause I was just helping my dad.

I didn't do such a big deal myself. "

The king tells me that when he sees my expression.

"... whatever, it's a family business you might not even know tomorrow.

Instead of staying in one place for a living, they fell from town to town.

It was such a routine that God gave me skills only a little after I grew up "

I see, because the only temple to be given skills is in a somewhat larger town.

If, as the King says, he had fallen over where he lived, I guess he couldn't have said it as soon as he grew up.

"So, give me skills in Renawan town.

Just when my father died, I decided to be an adventurer... "

"So you met your father and mother!?

Shit! I accidentally blocked the king's story......

What if they get mad at me for being disrespectful......

... but I was really worried about your father and mother.

"Right......

Two of your mothers, Yukino and Garnett, met in the Adventurers Guild.

They've been friends for a long time. They already had a party together. "

I thought it would piss me off, but normally the king talked to me.

... Maybe you're remembering that time.

Sounds nostalgic, then sounds kind of fun......

Seeing the king talk about his mother and queen, that's how I thought.

"... Your father wasn't with you, was he?"

In my memory, there's always a mother lined up next to your father.

Your father was someone who didn't talk too much, but your mother was always someone who stood beside your father and smiled constantly with Nico.

I'm kind of lonely to hear about the king that those two weren't together.

"Don't look at me like that, it's a little while after Dyne's guy started acting with us."

"... Yes"

"Anyway, I met Garnett and Yukino in my first adventurer's guild, and I was asked to come along as a team."

What the hell kind of request is that?

The king laughs and hears that I am thinking about it. [M]

"You wonder what kind of request it is?

Apparently, once again, I was able to think with my expression.

Is it that easy to understand who I am?

I think something moved back and forth over my head.

... apparently, that's what Fluffy thinks...

Agreed to the fluff, a little dented, the king starts talking about it as he cuts Cook and laughs to death.

"The request itself is not that difficult as long as it is well structured.

A little further away from the town of Renawan, they hunt for a demon from the woods. "

I don't know how powerful the demon is, but with a king, you'd be able to afford it!

What are you, a hero? I can't imagine a struggle at all.

"I'm sorry for the excitement.

Like I said, ”as long as the party is well structured," right?

I am a swordsman, Garnett is a magician, Yukino is a healer.

There's nothing wrong with just taking it down, but it's hard to find a demon out of a vast forest with only one. "

Just one!? That's a little...

"No way, rare species!? Is he a rare monster?!?

"Oh, you knew me well.

A mutated demon born all of a sudden...

What we had to look for was a guy named Royal Bee, a bee-shaped demon. "

... It's certainly a troublesome request, isn't it?

In the woods, bee-shaped...... and I can't believe there's only one rare monster.

"Yes, that means we needed someone with the ability to fight the enemy who wasn't at our party."

Ah! Okay!

Is that what you're saying?

"You seem to have noticed, yes.

We had the Alliance mediate with someone who was capable and trustworthy.

… that's your father, Dyne. "

I knew it! It's your father!

Your father, unlike me, is an amazing hunter!

The ability to defeat enemies is amazing, and not just daggers, but bow skills are top notch.

With your father, it would be Royal Bee, but I don't know what it is, but it's not the enemy!

"Well, that's what you call meeting me and your parents.

Then we stayed together until I became king of this country.

I married Garnett and Dyne and Yukino married......

I still can't believe you two are gone. "

I also get smudged by the king's words.

Right, I think so too...

"Your clan names, they (Dyne and Yukino) liked sunflowers, so you put them on from there, didn't you?

"... Yes, it is.

I think your father and mother are watching over you... "

"Oh, I think that's a good name. I'm sure you'll be happy."

After that, I was able to hear a lot from the king about his father and mother on a young day.

He just didn't tell me about your father and your mother when they died.

I saved Lucas with that life, that's all he taught me.

Be proud of your parents and live hard not to tarnish their names. Yes, you told me and the old story was over.

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"... Oh, last but not least, Mine, I need to talk to you"

As the king reminded me to turn my back in an attempt to exit the office.

"Yes? What is it?"

"It's an example mobility skill, but can you always use that as a door or something to connect to a specific location?

Hmm? What do you mean?

For example, if you open the door in my house, does that mean the Royal Palace is the end of the door?

I don't know, can you do that?

"... I can't say anything because I've never done it or thought about it.

I'll try it when I get home. "

"Oh, that would help.

When I try to get in touch with you, as things stand, there's only one way to do it. "

I made a promise to the king, bowed before leaving the office.

The king was calling me a maid at the exit, so I walk behind her again.

Whatever it is, this is the end of the errand!

It took longer than I thought, so you can't keep talking to Aerie, can you?

You should apologize and then go home, right?

"Does His Highness Aerial know which one you look like?

When I spoke to the maid walking ahead of me, she replied, "I'm in Master Mine's room."

Are you in my room?

Hey, have you been waiting ever since?

If so, I feel sorry to go home like this...

And you welcomed me back to my room...

He hung a storage bag on his right hand, changed into a moveable outfit, and was an airy with a full grin.

"Come on, brother-in-law! Shall we go home!

... Huh? What do you mean?