“That’s right. Besides, because of me, some people are already aware of Yuna-sama.” (Sakura)
“Yeah, surely some of them know about Sakura’s prediction. So they should also know about Yuna.” (Kagali)
“That’s why I kept quiet about Yuna-sama.” (Sakura)
“In that case.” (King)
“In what case?” (Kagali)
“All we have to do is keep quiet about her.” (Kagali)
“You say it like it’s the easiest thing in the world, but who’s going to pretend to be the one who defeated it? From what you said, the resurrection of the Orochi is already known. Do you intend to let those men do contract magic too!” (Kagali)
“There’s no way I would go to such troublesome lengths. We could just pretend that the women who gathered to slay the Orochi were the ones who defeated it.” (King)
“But you said it yourself, those women ran away without a fight.” (Kagali)
“Yeah, they did. So whoever gathered those women owes me. That’s why we can make a deal. Don’t tell the truth. We don’t want it to get out that the women you’ve gathered were useless. Besides, who would believe them if they told others that a young girl dressed as a bear had killed Orochi? In the first place, there’s no advantage for them to say such things.” (King)
They didn’t believe what Sakura said, so they gathered the women. That certainly won’t know anything about me. That would be much better than saying they were useless.
“But are you going to let them take credit for it?” (Kagali)
“That’s not the case. We’ll pretend that the women gathered by those who believed in my and Sakura’s words were the main ones who defeated them. In fact, they supported Yuna, whom Sakura said was a beacon of hope. Yuna is a woman. So there’s no lie in there. The women gathered played a supporting role.” (King)
So, in other words, we were the women who defeated the Orochi, and the women who fled played a supporting role in defeating Orochi. Indeed, it would be better to say that they fought against the Orochi even in a supporting role, rather than spreading the word that they escaped.
“But some of them know that the women ran away, right?” (Kagali)
“We could just say, it was another group of women from the other island.” (King)
There are four smaller islands around this island. It seems that no one knows about those islands.
“Besides, it doesn’t matter if they can’t accept that explanation.” (King
It’s not good either way.
“If they refuse, we can insist that by the women we’ve gathered. Although, I’ll have to tell them some parts about Yuna and Kagali. You’ll have to at least allow me to do that.” (King)
I guess that much can’t be helped.
“I hope it doesn’t turn out to be a big deal.” (Kagali)
I hope I’m not seen as the bear who defeated the Orochi in the city.
The last thing I need is for the general populace to find out about it, like in Mereera.
“I don’t mind that much either. They probably know who I am anyway.” (Kagali)
“But are you sure you guys are okay with that? You saved the country. You did something so amazing that they would build a statue of you.” (King)
Suddenly, he said the most outrageous things.
“Don’t ever do that. Absolutely.” (Yuna)
“I decline.” (Mumroot)
“I don’t want that.” (Kagali)
Me, Mumroot-san, and Kagali-san immediately refused.
Ruimin also shook her head and hands to the side and said, “I have nothing to do with it”.
“I see, as expected… It would be a statue of Shinobu then…….” (King)
“Please stop! If they make something like that, I won’t be able to do my job!” (Shinobu)
We all refused it, but if someone saved a country, it would automatically mean building a statue, wouldn’t it?
“But still, I must thank you. I’ll get you the reward money, so you have to give me some time. I have a lot of work to do, and it will take time.” (King)
Well, he can’t just give it to us out in the open if he’s going to keep quiet about us, can he?
“I don’t need money. I just want to live a carefree life. Oh, but I want free booze.” (Kagali)
“Yeah, knowing you, you just want to drink. So, Mumroot. I want to thank you for everything you’ve done for us in the past. If there’s anything I can do, please let me know.” (King)
“I’m just doing what I left undone in the past. And it wasn’t me who defeated it. But if you want to thank me if ever this girl goes to visit Sakura, please allow it.” (Mumroot)
Mumroot-san put his hand on the head of Ruimin, who was sitting next to him.
“Uncle, I too would like to continue to see Ruimin-san.” (Sakura)
“Of course, although it may not be easy to see her since you’ll need her door to get here.” (King)
“When I have time, sure.” (Yuna)
“Thank you, Yuna-sama.” (Sakura)
“Yuna san, thank you.” (Ruimin)
Well, it only takes a few minutes to open the door. As long as I’m not too busy.
“I understand. I’ll grant you my permission.” (King)
Ruimin and Sakura are happy with King Suou’s words.
“So, Yuna. When we met yesterday, you told me that you don’t need money or status after defeating the Orochi, but that you will ask me again for a favor instead.” (King)
Oh, that reminds me.
I was thinking of asking for a house with a hot spring.
“What kind of favor should I fulfill? What can I do for someone who doesn’t need money or status?” (King)
“Etto, a piece of land on which I can build a house?” (Yuna)
“Land, you say?” (King)
“Setting aside what Mumroot-san said earlier, I want to build a house where I can install this door.” (Yuna)
Bear gate. My primary purpose was to install this.
Preferably someplace with a hot spring.
“A house? You don’t mean this bear looking house?” (King)
“So I’d like a discreet place. Or we could go with a regular house, and I’d prefer one that has a hot spring.” (Yuna)
“A piece of land on which you’re building this bear looking house, or a house with hot springs in it. Okay. I’ll check if there is a good place.” (King)
Maybe I can get a house with a private hot spring.
“Is there anything else?” (King)
“I am happy enough that you have done the contract magic for me. If I ever come through the door, just keep quiet.” (Yuna)
“I understand. If there’s anything you’d ask me to do afterward, just let me know.” (King)
As long as he keeps his mouth shut about the bear gate, that’s good enough for me. We can go and see Sakura. Conversely, I can take Sakura to the elf village.
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Author’s Note:
If she gets land or a house with a hot spring. This will allow her to come to the Land of Harmony anytime.
Sorry if my next post is late or if I can’t reply to your feedback.
The 8th episode of the comicalized version is now available. Thank you for your support.
Gil and Lurina-san will be appearing.
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