Chapter 462
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Author’s Note 1:
It’s a bit short.
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Ruimin steered the horse.
I hugged Ruimin-san firmly so as not to be shaken off.
After a short ride, we entered the village and stopped in front of a house.
“We’re here.”(Ruimin)
I slowly dismount from the horse.
I feel a little wobbly.
“Are you all right?” (Ruimin)
“Yes. I’m fine.” (Sakura)
So this is the village where Ruimin-san lives. It’s very different from our town. The people in the village are looking at us.
When I saw the different buildings and clothes, I was reminded that I was really in a different place.
“Sakura-chan, over here.” (Ruimin)
As I look around, Ruimin-san calls out to me.
Ruimin-san is standing at the entrance of the house in front of me.
I’m going to go to Ruimin-san’s place.
“This house?” (Sakura)
“It’s Grandpa’s house. Grandpa’s over here. Come in.” (Ruimin)
Ruimin-san went inside the house. I followed her.
“Pardon the intrusion.” (Sakura)
I gave my greetings and entered the house.
It’s different from the house we lived in. It’s a strange feeling.
I followed Ruimin-san down the corridor, and I saw two staircases, one going up the second floor and one for the basement. Ruimin-san went down the lower stairs.
There was a large room at the bottom of the stairs where Mumroot-sama was inside.
“Grandpa, I’m back.” (Ruimin)
“Sorry for bothering you.” (Sakura)
Mumroot-sama looks at us as we enter the room.
“So I heard about the monsters coming, is that true?” (Mumroot)
“Yes. When Swaying Bear-sama and Hugging Bear-sama noticed the approaching monsters, Yuna-sama, and the others stayed behind to fight it, while they sent me here because it was too dangerous.” (Sakura)
“I see. If monsters have come, sending you here is a much better option. The less anxiety the girls have, the better their condition is to fight.” (Sakura)
It pains me whenever I’m the cause of people’s anxiety.
I am a helpless being who can do nothing.
“Grandpa, you don’t have to say it like that.” (Ruimin)
“It’s hard to fight while protecting someone. Even if you remain in the safest spot on the island, they will still be worried about you in the back of their minds since the monsters may attack you at any given moment. That’s what fighting monsters are all about.” (Mumroot)
“That’s right, but…” (Ruimin)
“It’s okay, Ruimin-san. I understand, and that’s why I’m here.” (Sakura)
It would be nice to reduce everyone’s burden even a little. That’s all I can do at the moment.
“Sakura-chan…” (Ruimin)
“But the demons are gathering on the island……. We’ll have to hurry.” (Mumroot)
“Mumroot-sama. Is this a sign that the seal will be broken?” (Sakura)
“It’s a possibility. On the other hand, I don’t know why monsters are gathering for other reasons.” (Mumroot)
I feel that the resurrection of the serpent is getting closer to reality with your words, Mumroot-sama.
I’m scared.
I’m afraid of dying, but I don’t want to see everyone else die either. I don’t want that sad dream to become a reality.
“Grandpa. Should I check the situation with Yuna-san?” (Ruimin)
“The girls are probably fighting monsters right now. We’ll just get in the way. If anything happens, she will contact us. So, in the meantime, we have to prepare to strengthen the seal quickly.” (Mumroot)
Mumroot-sama is right.