That's how we got geared up and stayed overnight in the town of the dead.
It should be noted that there are no food stuffs in this town.
As Marie was doing, I'm also given communion by God, but that's basically the least I can do to keep my body.
"You've lived well in a place like this for over ten years," Menel said with a shuddered face, trying and shooting, entering the woods to procure food.
Maybe he'll come back hunting for something before dark.
Menel's various technologies have made long strides in the last three years.
It's really amazing because you can "prank" the back of a wolf after prey by stroking it from behind. I can't imitate that either. [M]
Mr Leistov and Mr Gerreis also went fishing in the lake in order to procure food.
Those two haven't seen each other for days, but there seems to be some sort of hard-line warrior that makes sense to each other.
I think maybe we're having some conversation, or we're dripping fishing lines without saying anything.
Perhaps after tomorrow, there will be many situations in which the procurement of food will not be satisfactory either.
Travel through a completely untouched dark realm. It will be a hard and difficult journey.
Now we all knew that this place, protected by the gas in the room to inscribe "signs" on everyone's gear, might be the last place to rest.
"Ha-ha... It's over. It's over."
That's why I was just finishing cleaning the cooking area with Lu while waiting for their return.
For the past three years, the cooking area had become completely dusty because the only gas that did not exist was the sensation of hot and cold weather or the appetite or desire for sleep.
I wrapped a cloth around my mouth and finished cleaning it once and for all in a familiar condition.
With Marie's help, she did a great job cleaning. Since it is a large temple, there were many places to clean.
"You could have left it to me..."
Lu has a slightly more complex face.
Somehow, it seemed surprising that the master, Sacred Knight, would do his chores.
"It's quicker to do it with you. First of all, even Lu is royal."
"It's all about fame."
Lu gently raises one hand and turns the tip from his wrist.
Dwarf's, it's a mild gesture of denial.
"It was cherished by all my family, but I was nevertheless poor.
I've built a lot of repair jobs, crafts, etc… I wonder why I didn't come into being as a mere craftsman. "
"If that's how you were born, imagine this."
I say it with great seriousness. [M]
"As a matter of fact, I am a descendant prince of a doomed country, and I do not have a mission to rebuild the kingdom......"
Lu raised his voice and laughed.
"In fact, it's not even that good, I'd like to tell that self, at all!
"Right, totally."
I don't feel relieved when I actually do dragon exorcism.
"…… Still, you do it."
"Yeah, I'll do it."
Lu's eyes were clear.
As usual, he looks like a grown-up, but there are no more humble shadows there.
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"Everyone really misses their homeland. I want to go home, and I want my hometown back.
But there's so much going on that I can't even honestly hope for it anymore.
… I know that, perhaps, better than anyone. "
Reminds me of the look on the faces of many of the Dwarves I've met so far.
And your own joy back home.
"That's why I want to go. I want to show everyone that it's okay to try to get their homeland back.
If that's how I risk my life so that I can light a flame in everyone's mind… I think that's great. "
I snorted quietly at the words. [M]
I can say this from the core. He's kind and courageous.
- Out of the question, I thought it might be these people who are the king's vessels.
"But it seems to have involved Lord Will..."
"No, I'm not."
I immediately deny Lu's words, which I feel sorry for. That's not true.
"I knew I had to fight, too.
… I can't face my parents or Gus if I abandon everything here and run for my life. "
Because the three of them challenged me.
To the King of the Upper Kings, who boasts a crazy strength. Bet on a slight win.
"And I can't even apologize to God"
Gracefield gave me one more chance to pity my soul with regret.
Yet again, if, knowing any ruin, you shrink in fear of stepping out of risk.
If I repeat that while I do that, I can't step out anywhere, and it will end.
- What face should I look like and see God?
"I need to do something someday."
"What do you want to do?"
"Yeah."
I don't need honor. I don't even need property. If it was happiness, I'd throw it away.
Just.
"I want to stretch my chest."
One day...
"One day, when I return only to the God of Lightning.
Just get dressed and put your chest up. "
To that faceless god.
With all due respect and dignity...
"I was able to survive, thanks to you."
I want to thank you very much.
…………
Lu listened quietly to his words.
"So I don't run from dragons. Fight.
- It's up to you to decide that. "
Um, what would have happened without Lu's determination and screaming?
"Thanks."
So thanking him, Lu smiled.
"I'm the one, thank you very much.
It was you who sent me down as a squire and gave me confidence and courage.
- No matter what the consequences of the dagger you receive, you will not regret it. "
I snorted a little too. [M]
In the fight from here, it won't be all about situations where you can fight to protect or care for someone.
If you're ready, that's fine.
"Yeah. I'll keep your back, thank you."
"Ha!"
Shake hands again.
And a far cry came from outside the window.
Looks like Menel's back.
Running over to the window, Lu peered in and raised his voice, wow.
"It's a deer, a deer!
"Deer!?
What a quick fix.
"Prepare to dismantle, hurry and get ready!
"Ha!"
I panicked at once.
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The fat dripping from the broiled deer's leg fell into the fire, making a noise.
The smell of fragrance rises.
The accompanying vegetables were washed and cut, and were already lightly stir-fried in a pan.
"Wow……………."
And, Lu makes his eyes shine.
Menel is just a little good at it.
And Mr. Leistoff and Mr. Gerreyes, they were a little silent.
"Ha ha, don't worry about it"
Menel joked and was disgusted, slapping them on the shoulders.
At the same time, they shook Menel's hand off in a muffled manner, and Gus laughed furiously when they saw it.
... the two caught zero.
"By chance."
"Uhm."
To say so, they both seem grumpy.
By the way, although I don't know about Mr. Gerreyes, Mr. Leistoff's hobby is fishing.
In my spare time I see him dripping yarn, but I've rarely gotten a fishing recommendation, so well, I guess my skill.
"Well, I didn't know even strong warriors were good at fishing......"
"By chance."
…………
"It just so happens, okay?"
"A, Hi, Soudesne"
That's what I said on the bar reading.
Let's leave it at that.
But I think it's quite windy and nice that I often insert some seasonal flowers into an empty fish cage and bring them back to Anna.
So even with zero fishing, I think that would be a good idea, but I guess I personally want to improve...
"Okay, it's time to go."
The whole meat of this hand is broiled and eaten with a knife.
Because of the communion Bread, this evening is a sandwich filled with shredded broiled venison and stir-fried mountain vegetables.
The excess meat is sprinkled on the smoker in preparation for tomorrow.
"Well, shall we eat?"
As usual, pray to the good gods and start eating.
"But Lord Meneldor, where and how is this deer?
"If it kills the signs and walks down the beast path, we'll meet up."
"Are you a meetup!?
"Oops. If I shot with a reflex without thinking about it anymore, it would be a good hit..."
"That would have been lucky..."
"God bless you, Spirit."
"We were unlucky."
"Uhm."
"Come on, what if I admit I'm bad at fishing?
…………
"It'll be easier if you admit it, huh?
"Ha, it just so happens"
"I don't know about forever!
"Ahaha......"
In a bread full of shredded venison and stir-fried mountain vegetables, sharpen the rock salt with a knife and crumble.
It's full of hot gravy, and it's delicious. Busy, fun.
... I don't know, remember when Brad or Marie were there.
Just a little bit, my chest tightened up to an irresistible nostalgia.
After the meal was over and everyone returned to the room.
I went out alone. [M]
Under the starry sky, in front of Marie and Brad's tomb, he spoke of many things in his heart.
- I'm home.
- I'm anxious to be without you two, but I'm managing to do it.
- Friends, buddies, we made it.
Previously.
Something we met.
What I've got.
Various reports were made.
And………
- Because I remember the last words of the two of us.
- I'm sure, because I'll keep fulfilling it.
- So I'm going.
Yes, I told him with my heart, and looking back, Gus was there.
Gus is fluffy and sitting in the universe, choosing words for a while, getting lost...
"How much I wish I could follow you and help you.
I want you to help me at the heart of this... "
That's what they said, and I shook my head left and right.
"Just say so, enough is enough.
Wait for Gus. Brad or with Marie. "
"…… um. I'll wait for you."
"Yeah."
"Next time you bring your daughter-in-law."
"Ugh, shut up!
That's how my short homecoming came to an end.
…… the journey to fight the dragon begins.