Fina and Shuri are helping Tirumina, so I’m on my own on the island of Targui.
When I pull up the bear map, the island is moving, albeit slowly. Where are we heading now, I wonder?
I can’t see how far we are from Mereera because the whole map doesn’t show up, and I don’t know what direction we’re going. What’s more, the map is completely black, which is a problem.
So I’m thinking of taking it easy today and making a Targui map.
I don’t know everything about the island of Targui. I somewhat knew the paths and perimeters that people may have used in the past.
For now, I’m thinking of writing down which fruits and vegetables are available and their locations on a piece of paper. If I write it down on a piece of paper, I can go there without getting lost the next time I want to get something. I’ll need a map, but maybe I’ll also make a sign.
But first, should I pave the road? The road was unused for a long time, so it was bumpy. It might be a good idea to make a new one. It’s easier to do with magic than to build a tunnel.
I drew an oval map on a piece of paper and marked the location of the bear house. Then I summoned Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear to help me make a targui map.
We start off in a clockwise direction from what we think is the head of Targui. Along the way, I mark the paths and places where fruits and vegetables are growing on the map.
[There are Orens around here.] Yuna
I drew a picture of Oren on the map and started walking towards the next destination.
We took a leisurely walk around Targui and into the trails. We didn’t go all the way around, but there’s quite a variety of food.
There are bananas, apples, oranges, peaches, and a variety of fruits. I wonder if there are any melons?
There are no monsters or animals around, so it won’t get eaten.
It looks like there are birds.
As we walked back to the head of Targui, looking at the Targui map, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear walking beside me stopped and raised their heads.
[What is it?] Yuna
<<Ku~u ~ n>>
When I look toward where Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear are looking, they are both looking at the ocean.
Could it be a monster!?
I turned my gaze toward where Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear were looking and saw a ship in the distance.
Is that an island? A continent? I can see land.
Maybe there are people over there?
I pulled out the bear map again and checked the direction Targui was moving. Unless it suddenly changes direction, the course it’s currently on won’t take us any closer to the land.
Hmmm… What do we do now?
Option 1 is to land.
Option 2 is just to pass through.
We’re moving, so the option to go later doesn’t exist.
So, my choice was obvious.
Even if we can’t catch up to the island of Targui, we can still go back by setting up a bear gate. I can’t call myself a gamer if I don’t explore a new map whenever it’s implemented.
I put the Targui map in my bear box.
[Swaying Bear, Hugging Bear. Let’s go.] Yuna
<<Ku~u ~ n>>
I rode on Swaying Bear, dodged the whirlpools of Targui, and leaped out into the surging sea. Behind me, the Hugging Bear chases after me.
We were running across the sea, trying to reach land. Looking back, the island of Targui is getting further and further away.
If it weren’t for the bear gate, which can be placed anywhere, I would be too scared to jump out. I’m really grateful for the bear gate.
I aim for land while checking the ships around me. I don’t think they’ll notice me because I’m so far away, but I don’t want to get in trouble if they see me, so I stay away from the boats.
Gradually, the land came into clear view. There seemed to be a harbor, and I could see a ship docked there. Beyond that, I can see some buildings.
Oh, I knew there were people living here.
I wonder what country it is. I’m looking forward to it a bit, and I’m sure I’ll get a lot of attention walking around dressed as a bear. I’ve given up on that part whenever I’m going to a new city.
If I continued to ride Swaying Bear and approached the beach, I might get noticed, so I descended onto the sea and thanked Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear for giving me a ride here and sent them back.
It’s weird for a person to walk on the ocean, but it’s also weird for a bear to run on the ocean as well.
Now that I’m alone, I ran over the sea. Even so, I didn’t think I would be able to run on the sea.
I used my sight and detection skills to find a place where no one was around and jumped ashore without being noticed. The place where I landed was a little far from the port, but it seemed to be in the city.
I started to walk towards the buildings. Gradually, I can see the city.
Could this be?
I walk a little faster to the building.
There are buildings, which means there are people. Whenever I walk as I usually do, I attract attention, but there are many things in front of me that are more interesting, so I could ignore the attention I’m getting. I look at the buildings on the streets and the people walking by.
Buildings with tiled roofs are lined up, and the people walking are wearing clothes similar to Japanese kimono.
Could this be the Land of Harmony? (TN: 和の国 )