Chapter 29: One Night’s Experience8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡrG3uUoVPu1 維尼
Using 『Pry』 to view her status, he found that lies would definitely not work on her. This power seemed to be able to see inside one’s heart as well, and it was quite a high-class word, though its effects could be improved if he could imagine the effects better.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡIVd4JxpIXp 維尼
“So do you believe me now?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTRjZBATya 維尼
“… A little…”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7vemEzQ5e 維尼
“That’s unfortunate.” She found the fact that she couldn’t completely gain his trust a bit unfortunate, but she was delighted when she saw him cram the 《Vanyer》 into his mouth one after the other. The 《Vanyer》 were tastier than he had expected, he thought as he ate them. They felt like Gummies to the touch, but they somehow made him want to stuff them into his mouth.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡnXl5sDwWgO 維尼
(It’s that. Once you start, you can never stop. That sort of thing.)8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzCrW7RI2M 維尼
In Japan, he had often faced the same problem with small candies. After you finish one, you find yourself reaching for another, and eventually you can’t stop eating them. The taste came in many varieties, so it was impossible to get tired of it.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡhsjZCC3kkR 維尼
“Please partake in that 《Melnym》 as well.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡZCJBdfDS0B 維尼
Hiiro gazed at the white, milk-like drink inside of his cup. Its smell was reminiscent of peaches. He took a sip.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡEa861indQu 維尼
(I see. It’s a sweet, refreshing juice. But, it tastes more like apple than peach.)8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡTagyfVCQIo 維尼
He was able to determine that it was some sort of fruit juice. He had no idea what it was made out of, but it was the type of drink you’d want to enjoy when you get out of the bath.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡs3V4XrriLw 維尼
“Is it to your liking?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡNknSr58xcx 維尼
“Well, it’s not bad.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8C5sxWBWzt 維尼
“Fufu. That’s good.” She held her hands together and smiled as if she were a little girl. Her appearance was that of an adult woman in her late 20s, but when she smiled, she let out a youthful aura. “But it seems like I’ve been ignoring the 『Humas』 for too long. For them to even be able to use summoning magic now.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHdK7sy0qd 維尼
“But in order to summon the Heroes, it seems they made their own princesses into sacrifices. It’s a idiotic concept.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡH110lbvlw7 維尼
That was one of the reasons Hiiro wanted to leave the country as soon as possible. No matter the reason, he didn’t want to serve a king who would kill off his own daughters.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡaP4Rbtrj1u 維尼
“… Why do you not act with the other summoned ones?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡdRnoKFbd9V 維尼
“Ah? Of course it’s because I don’t want to. Why must I bury my own will and listen to another’s foolish orders?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡu2pvG4ROYg 維尼
“…”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhglvRMucf 維尼
Hiiro’s speech seemed to have hit something.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9muOwkyhF 維尼
“Anyways, why do I have to travel and work with people I don’t like. There’s no way that would be any fun.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡnMdN2FafMZ 維尼
“Fufufu. I see. So does that mean that you consider the people you’re travelling with right now to be your comrades, at least?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfrTjcHs7p 維尼
“No, they just have their uses, so I just happen to be with them.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡKZ0zBTF1VF 維尼
“Fufufu. Is that so? So from now on, you will never fight for the sake of the 『Humas』 race?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡRV1XiLO8YA 維尼
“And I’m asking why I have to go out of my way to break my back for this country. Can’t these people sort out their own problems on their own?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡYn4xRcx06g 維尼
Niño narrowed her eyes and stared at Hiiro. “Then what would you do if the ones at your side right now were to be injured?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡAxy0OGS6At 維尼
“I told you, didn’t I? I’m merely with them because they have their uses.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡGRNC6OZGjr 維尼
“I… see.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4F0I0Ylx3e 維尼
“… Well, while I don’t love it, we’re together for now. If something cruel and unfair happens to them before my eyes, then I’ll take the appropriate measures. However, if they bring misfortune onto me with their own carelessness, I have no obligation to stay.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMFta3QVX2 維尼
“… You are a strange person. Perhaps you would call this tactlessness? Or maybe honesty?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dOBRyLUpM 維尼
“Is that so? A majority of people only care about themselves, don’t they? But they care about those watching them and public opinion, so they act like they’re doing things for others. Wanting to become strong is never a desire for the sake of others. It’s because you don’t want your comrades to die and leave you alone. You become strong for yourself.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0BDGNE3u2x 維尼
“T-that sure is a twisted thought process.” Of course, as it was his own mind, Hiiro did not think it was twisted in the slightest. “I’ve decided to do the things I like for myself. If someone tries to unjustly take my things away, then I won’t forgive them. If they don’t involve themselves with me, then I won’t bother them. Generally, I just don’t have any interest in others.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡBVOJGHCPp2 維尼
“… I see. You sure are an interesting person.” She held her hand to her mouth and laughed. “By the way, why can’t the others see 『Phoem』? The red one said something like that.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡxv8lmyUJNV 維尼
“Hmm? Isn’t it because the others aren’t interested?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcP4IyaEgp 維尼
“… You were that sort of character?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡIn6THLVeKO 維尼
Worrying that her true character was leaking out, Niño once again narrowed her eyes at Hiiro.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡSfTzlSy2yw 維尼
“Fufufu, I was a little mean in my wording. I apologize. About your previous question, in order to detect our existence, one requires a high level of magic. But that’s not all. It’s also based on the nature of the beholder.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡBciMAYoqPj 維尼
“Nature?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡWnLTc1MJHE 維尼
“Yes, the people who talk about communicating with 『Spirits』 and『Fairies』 are beings of similar constitution.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡht72b9jo2s 維尼
“Wait a second. I’m human, and I have no wings.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡXnkGNCbDae 維尼
“That isn’t what I meant.” Ah good. He was worried about what he would do if wings suddenly sprouted. “We are a sort of existence that lives more in the world of the mind than the physical world.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9WUmvLOpu 維尼
“The mind?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xYOdLeVc7 維尼
“Yes. We’re a race heavily linked to magic. We definitely do have a physical body, but those are mostly vessels to house our magic.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡk2h6PEZHSu 維尼
“I see. Is that why the『Fairies』 all had similar appearances?” The only difference was their hair color, and other than that, they were pretty much identical. If their hair was of the same color, Hiiro felt that he wouldn’t be able to distinguish them. It was as if they were identical twins.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡMOOahtFNT5 維尼
“Yes, to say our physical body is but a costume… may be an overstatement, but to the 『Phoem』, there is no point in having differing physical forms. The『Fairies』 are especially similar.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡoW6rD2q8hU 維尼
“And? Since you’re mostly an existence made of magic, it’s hard for humans to see you? Then why is there such difficulty for『Humas』 alone? The 『Gabranth』 don’t have much magic either, right?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpkRMbTCap 維尼
“That’s because the『Gabranth』 were existences close to us from the start. They love nature, live alongside it, and die by its law. That environment has caused them to develop a nature that is able to perceive us.” It was an answer Hiiro was satisfied with. It’s something that could be seen from looking at the difference between the『Humas』 and『Gabranth』 continents. The Beastmen greatly valued nature. He had confirmed it from the sky. The『Humas』 were instead gifted with wisdom. They used nature and altered it to make their own lives easier. However, as always, the Beastmen continued to live among nature. And it was that decision that allowed them to develop a nature that could see『Phoem』.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8Yb2Rw7AM 維尼
“But why could I see them?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡdK0qCb2ruE 維尼
“That’s because of your naturally high magic and because your soul is similar to ours.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNhMpfJpW4 維尼
“Hmm… Anyways, I should see it as an advantage, right?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0cvZDNNGBR 維尼
“Um… Perhaps?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWbqYcA297 維尼
“I mean it’s like that, right? I can do some things that other humans can’t. Talent truly is an unfair concept.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡI4tq3Yfj1e 維尼
“… Fufufu.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡgsosCRD7ku 維尼
“Why do you laugh?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvFyG7lh1E 維尼
“No, I just found it interesting that there were people like you among the humans as well. I understand Orun’s interest in you.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjCveGW1US 維尼
“I don’t really care, but…”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡA17VOPnxZV 維尼
“Yes?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡZr70RxcrhE 維尼
“Seconds please.” Saying that, Hiiro held out his plate. Somehow, the mountain of《Vanyer》 had vanished.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡHb16mDssNY 維尼
“Fufufu, you eat well.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2gNJjj9UAi 維尼
For a while, they continued to talk and exchange questions. And eventually, Hiiro said it was time for him to return. Niño made a gate like thing, linking him back to the hill he was on.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡBgAa9hHuvs 維尼
“Ah, please wait! Please wait!” And suddenly, Orun came running over. The other three were with him. “You’re returning there, right? Right?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡbPuH4F01TC 維尼
“Y-yeah.” His habit of repeating his last line twice was getting annoying.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUuIztSxd0 維尼
“I give you this! Give you this!” What was handed over was a ring.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1f1ujPrSF1 維尼
“What’s this?”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡdOEoEfTYHJ 維尼
“Fufu. That seems to be a《Faerie Ring》. It’s a sign that you’ve received the trust of the『Faeries』. Orun was pleased with his first meeting with a human. If you’d like, I want you to accept it.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡLYdCMzFz8I 維尼
“Well, I’ll take what’s given to me.” Perhaps it could sell for a bit, he thought to himself. But he definitely wouldn’t say it.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ5k5Adzxzg 維尼
“And this is from me.” Niño produced a mass of magic like the one he had seen from the old fortune teller, and she pushed it into his chest.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡKnjTWmaCRJ 維尼
“O-oy, this is?” He was a little shaken as he asked.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5RDQyEJgP 維尼
“That’s an item that links you here. It will let us meet again.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡSxNtFoDOiM 維尼
“W-wait a second! I don’t really want-”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Bhj898hHY 維尼
“The talk was very interesting.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdrHnItPEy 維尼
“Bye bye! Bye bye!”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ71DDnYZb0s 維尼
“I-I’m not coming back.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡSFb70zD9J5 維尼
“Ah, and if you happen to meet the『Spirit King』, make sure to give him my regards.”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡNDu4F8aJcX 維尼
“S-spirit? What are you ta-”8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡb8nSzTL5hn 維尼
And the space around Hiiro twisted, and he was enveloped by darkness. By the time he came to his senses, he was on top of the hill again. And…8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6et1xvcN5j 維尼
“It’s… Already morning.” It seems he stayed up all night. He grimaced from the bright sunrise as he stood still for a while.8964 copyright protection1ＰＥＮＡＮＡqzFjY02XNI 維尼
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