The Traveling Hero Won’t Let the Innkeeper’s Son Escape

"Cut the roots and wash them thoroughly before you mix them into the dishes."

"... yeah! Ah, well, what else..."

"Alec, are you there?"

As Ruth and the others spoke, they heard Alec calling from the back of the forest.It was Noah who showed his face.Apparently, he came back from the cultivation and didn't find Alec near the back door of the church, so he looked for him.

"Brother Noah, I have a boyfriend!"

Mr. Salay?

Noah looked at Alec's "Spirit" words for a moment, but when she saw that there was no one on the side, she sighed small.

"Alec, the game is over."

"Brother Noah, really, really, really."

"Yeah, okay, okay.It's over now. I'm going into the room.I'm hungry. "

"Uhh... yeah"

When Alec answered Noah casually, he couldn't say any more.When Noah told Alec to come early, he went back to the back door of the church.

"... don't you look like brother Noah?"

I miss you.

Spirits are known to exist in this world, but they are rarely seen.I've only seen Ruth alive with Alec, the village chief, and Marianne.There will still be quite a few of them.

That's why Noah thought Alec's "Spirit Man" was an extension of the game, so it was helpless to listen appropriately.

Come on, Alec, let's get in the room.

"... yeah"

At Alec's behest, Ruth entered the church.

After reporting to Honza as they did yesterday, three people gather in the cafeteria to make dinner.As yesterday, Alec is in charge of cooking, Rihala and Noah give instructions, but they don't do anything about food.They're touching the roots of the gaentake in the cultivation, so they don't bother.

"... brother Noah, can I put in this soup?"

"Give it to me... oh? Is this Lacovella, or did Alec pick it?"

"I've been told by Shirai-san."

Mr. Salay?

Noah raised her eyebrows again, but immediately sighed small.As far as I can see, I don't seem to take Alec's words seriously.

"Uh hmm... Alec"

What?

You shouldn't talk too much about "Mr. Salay playing”.Rihala, I hate that. "

"Eh... it's not a joke... it's really a stroke"

"Alec...."

Noah gave Alec a cold name.From the sound of his voice, it is clear that he does not believe the story of the Spirit at all.Alec immediately figured it out.

"We won't talk about Sayleigh in front of us.All right? Let's play with Ruth and the others. "

"... um, yeah.... I'm sorry."

I can also understand the feeling that Noah and Rihala, who cannot afford to live and live in the environment, are "unable to play with small children."They're still children.

But looking at Ruth, who had lost his temper, Noah coughed and shouted brightly.

"Alec, was this Rakobella growing nearby?"

"Hmm... can't you eat it?"

"No, I can eat it. Let's get in there."

"Yeah."

When Noah told him to clean Lakobela, he put it in the soup.I don't forget to cut my roots like Ruth told me.

"Wild grass, I haven't had much time lately to find it, but it would be helpful if I had something like this."

"Are you happy?"

"I'm glad, thank you, Alec. Can you pick it up again when you find it?"

Yeah!

Noah stroked his head lightly and Alec was delighted.I'm sure you're glad I helped you two.

Alec didn't talk about the Spirit, as Noah told him.Because the feeling of not angering Noah won over the feeling of wanting to insist on spiritual stories.

That evening, Noah talked about Lacovella, which Alec had loaded in Rihala.Rihala never praised her like Noah, but dinner was much more peaceful than yesterday.

(In order to sue Honza, I still need an adult to talk to Alec properly....)

Looking at the sight, Ruth thought it was important to have an adult who would serve as an extra link between Alec and the village chief.If you don't face Alec's story like Rihala and Noah, it could be worse than not being listened to.

"Would you like the village chief to talk to you now and choose someone to investigate from over there...?Ah, then it would have been a failure to call it the Spirit.... "

The village chief has a real superior spirit.I became the village chief of Hashi village because I had a superior spirit anyway.

But because it's real, Ruth might find out that he's not a spirit.That would make the worst impression.I'm starting to wonder if you'll believe me.If you succeed, you may be attacked by being judged to be of poor quality.

(No, but I'm a mystery, so I don't know which way to deal with the suspicious village chief.)

It is also a problem to find out that he was lying to the Spirit, but after all, Ruth can't explain who he is.In such an ambiguous existence, it would be quite difficult to trust that suspicious village chief.Sometimes people wonder if it's a Honza trap.

(Actually, it's best for Alec to bring the evidence from Honza and give it to the village chief... but I don't want him to do that.)

When you bring evidence from Honza, you have to make a pretty dangerous imitation.I don't want Alec, a young man who doesn't remember hunting, to do that.I didn't think I could do it in the first place.In Alec, who has just cried, I can only think of 99 cents of failure.

And they say, "Give me the evidence," but they sneak it from Honza, so the point is, they need to steal it.I still didn't want Alec to have a vague distinction between good and evil, even though it was about their future and what was needed.

"Not as good as an adult... if only I could move myself!"

While Ruth was angry about his inability to move and thinking about the future, the three had finished their meal.Then, after wiping his body in the dining room like yesterday, he fell asleep in the shape of a river.

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The next morning, Rihala and Noah went out early, and Alec was alone behind the church, and came to Ruth, who was waiting for him a little longer.

"You're right, I ate that bitch!I'm hungry! "

Oh, I'm glad.

Alec's gaze at Ruth was clearly different from yesterday.I feel trust and respect along with my interest in the Spirit (Ruth).

She must have been happy because she felt better about Noah and Rihala than Rakobela thought.Ruth was relieved to see a normal smile on his face.

(I was a little worried about what would happen when Noah denied me the spirits, but Alec himself wasn't going to deny me.)

Ruth was relieved that Noah was angry and didn't like to associate with the Spirit (Ruth), or that she felt uncomfortable remembering being angry.Alec is a very honest kid - being too honest makes him anxious.

"You don't have any more of that? Is it just a little bit?"

Alec asked Ruth where a lot of Lacobella grows, but unfortunately the number of seasonal grasses is small.What I found yesterday was a real coincidence.

"Lakobella doesn't have much time this season... but rather, can I tell you something about mushrooms or something that you can eat a little more properly?"

"Mushrooms! Yeah! I want to know who I can eat!"

All right, let's just get into the mountain for a minute.

There are few wild grasses and mushrooms to eat around the village.When you get the numbers together, it's best to go into the mountain.However, Alec looked a little sad.

What's wrong?

"You can't go in the mountains alone.The Rihala brothers... "

Oh, I see.

Rihala and the others are right.It is too dangerous for a five-year-old boy to go into the mountain alone.

(I forgot to mention it in front of me, but I don't see anything but Alec...)

Ruth is not recognized by humans or animals.If you encounter a giant animal or monster, Ruth cannot protect or become a monster.There is no doubt that Alec cannot escape alone. Too dangerous for boulders.

Alec!

Alec was distracted when he couldn't get into the mountain, and there was a small figure running from the square.

Oh, it's Ruth.

From the square came a familiar young Ruth.But the expression is a little brighter today.

Running closer, Ruth was carrying a small cloth bag on her back, and she wore something solid.I quickly realized that it was quite floating from jumping on the spot.

"Ruth, where are you calling from?"

"Yeah, Dad says he's going to the mountain to see the kick, so follow him!That's why I can't be with you today. Sorry! "

"Eh... yeah, I see..."

When I heard that I couldn't play with Ruth, Alec's little shoulder fell more and more unfortunately.You may want to play with other friends, but Alec doesn't have any friends other than Ruth at this time, so you're sure to paint on the ground all day.It must be a tough day for Alec.

"Alec, tell Ruth I want to come with you!"

Huh?

"Hmm? What's wrong, Alec?"

After hearing Ruth's voice, Alec looked back in surprise.Young Ruth leans his neck in that state, but if he doesn't have time now, Ruth keeps going.

"Dad... instead, ask Ruth's dad, Little Rosa, to take him to the mountain with him.Rosa, if you're here, you should be able to go where the mushrooms are.It's safe with adults. "

Rosa's taking Ruth is not a hunt.I'm sure it's a setup. Then it wouldn't be a problem to add one Alec.

In fact, when she was young, Ruth and Clark had Rosa take her to the mountains many times.

"But...."

"Alec, what happened just now?Ah, it's time for me to go. "

"Alec, I want to go with you!"Ask Ruth! Come on! "

Ruth is walking away.If you don't speak up right now, they won't be able to take you.

"Ruth's father is so scary...."

"Forgive me for being born!"

Whatever his son Ruth says, Rosa is a calm, gentle and worrying father, contrary to her size and the severity of her face.

They listen to their children properly, and they don't ignore or take their stories lightly.Ruth has been scolded for his bad behavior, but he has never been irrationally angry or beaten.They don't even raise their voice very often in hunting accidents.

"Would Alec like to go to the mountain with Ruth?"

I want to cum

Well, I have to ask.

"But... but... I can't do it."

Still, Alec was hesitant to ask.There is a verse that I believe will be rejected.

"Little Rosa wouldn't say that.If Alec wants to go, he'll take me. "

Instead, I think Alec would be delighted to have a son who can grow old.Ruth wouldn't be so rude and selfless as to try to match Alec's actions.

……

Alec, show me your courage. Please.

Yuki?

"Yes, being honest about what you want to do may be courageous and difficult.... but it's very important. "

Really?

That's right.

"... okay, good luck"

Alec ran after young Ruth.