Here it cos, this is really the last at!
The additional grilled at was sent to the plaza.
Just how much at did everyone eat today? I already lost track, but the n and won all cheered and gathered.
I stood at the side of the Wu main house, watching over the scene as I said to the girl besides :
Lala Wu, arent you eating?
No, Im already full. If I eat too much, I will get fat.
I think she could fatten up a bit more. Compared to her two elder sisters, she was too slender.
Lala Wu was twelve, and from her body type, she would probably grow taller. A few years later, she would surely be a charming lady that rivals her sisters.
Ah, the fla during the last part is impressive. What is that?
Its a strong liquor that will burn when lighted, not the usual fruit wine.
And that of course, was the fruit wine Kamyua Yost gave to us as a present.
I couldnt think of any other way to use it, so I just used it to liven up the last part of the banquet.
Thats true.
Lala Wu said disinterestedly, closed her eyes and said:
Ema Min Lutim looks so stunning. She is a beauty, and the wedding dress made her even more glamourous.
Thats right. Im surprised too But, Lala Wu, your dress is nice too.
Lala Wu was also in banquet wear of course.
She might be young, but when she let her hair down, she looked very feminine.
I carefully avoided complinting her looks and just her clothes, but she still punched my back hard.
The intense pain stung my exhausted body.
That hurts So, you are looking for ?
Hmm? Its nothing special Have you seen Shin Wu?
Shin Wu? I dont know, he should be hanging out with Ludo Wu.
Ludo Wu is with my other brothers. Strange, I just saw him with Shela Wu.
It couldnt be helped, this was a banquet with over a hundred people after all.
Even after my work was done, I still havent t Ai Fa.
Yo, Asuta, thanks for your hard work. Not only did you need to tend to the hearth, you also had to deal with the retards from the Tsun clan, it must be tiring right?
Speak of the devil. Ludo Wu suddenly appeared before us.
If Jiza-nii wasnt beside , I would have beat them all up by myself. Well, forget it, its a Lutim house banquet after all, we should show so respect for the father of the Lutim house.
Bratty Ludo, dont cause trouble. You better not get involved with the Tsun clan.
Shut up tomboy And so? What are the two of you doing? Asuta you want to take this thing of ambiguous gender as your wife after all?
When the enraged Lala Wu wanted to slap Ludo Wu, he dodged her nimbly.
Dont fight, this is a wedding Ludo Wu, do you know where Shin Wu is?
Shin Wu? Ah, he is in the empty house you are staying in right now.
When he said that, Ludo Wu frowned a little unhappily and continued:
Speaking of which, Ai Fa is with him too Damn it, I hope Shin Wu wont say anything unnecessary.
Unnecessary?
I found a missing piece of the puzzle in my tired mind.
What do you an? What did you instigate Shin Wu to do? By the way, why do Shin Wu want to speak with Ai Fa?
Shut up, it has nothing to do with you.
Ludo Wu looked at .
I nodded, and pulled back my shoulders that were leaning against the wall.
Lala Wu, lets go take a look. Im also looking for Ai Fa.
Hmm? Okay
Lala Wu showed a weak expression. I grabbed her arm and walked to the plaza.
Hey, what happened? Whats going on between Shin Wu and Ai Fa?
I dont know yet. I dont teally know Shin Wus temperant. Lala Wu, please help talk to him.
I went through the crowd with the puzzled Lala Wu, and headed to the empty house.
Everyone looked very pleased.
After the banquet ended, I could finally see everyones faces.
The n who always wore serious expression was smiling red faced now.
at and wine, family and kin, the orange burning flas, the strong groom and beautiful bride There was plenty of things for them to be intoxicated by.
I was happy to have taken part in this banquet.
I was proud for finishing my job.
In this world, only Ai Fa could share this feeling with .
Ah
Lala Wu raised her voice.
The plaza was bright, but the empty house was very dim, with no one in sight. Ai Fa and Shin Wus figure appeared behind the empty house.
Shin Wus figure mixed into the crowd, and only Ai Fa was left behind.
Shin! Shin Wu!
Lala Wu shook off my hand and ran in the crowd.
And I naturally ran towards Ai Fa.
Asuta
Ai Fa opened her eyes wide in surprise.
Whats the matter? Did sothing happened?
No, we are fine.
I stopped in front of Ai Fa.
The next instant, my right knee buckled.
Before I fell, Ai Fas strong arms supported .
Whats wrong? Are you feeling unwell?
No Im just too tired. In the end, I just grabbed so random things to eat.
Retard, you didnt eat properly even though you have to do so much work?
Ai Fa said angrily, then guide my body to lean against the wall.
Wait here, I will bring so at.
No, its fine. I cant eat yet.
I grabbed Ai Fas arm in a panic.
The job is finally done, let bask in the mont for a bit longer.
After saying that, I slide down slowly and sat on the ground.
Ai Fa looked a little troubled, but she chose to sit besides in the end.
But she didn prop up one knee like she usually does, but sat cross legged.
Ai Fa, since you already dressed up, it will be fine if you acted more femininely.
Even you are saying such weird things. I only put this on because Grandma Jiba was very adamant about this.
Ai Fa flicked her veil with her slender finger.
I might be a woman, but Im still the head of the Fa house, and a hunter. Others will just think it is hilarious if I put this on.
Thats not true. You might be the head of a house and a hunter, but you are also a woman.
Seeing that Ai Fa looks unhappy, I smiled at her and said:
This clothes really suits you. Im not just paying lip service, you look really nice like this.
Ai Fas cheeks didnt blush. She looked as if she had choked on sothing, and looked very surprised.
Finally, she said:
Dont say sothing so ridiculous.
She looked towards the plaza which showed no signs of ending any ti soon.
Your work is done.
Yes, its over.
I dont know what the future might bring, but you completed your job.
Yes.
Asuta, thats your strength.
Ai Fa had a thousand yard gaze.
How strange.
Up until just now, Ai Fa had been acting normally. But now, her existence felt very far away.
Asuta.
Yes.
You should stay in the Lutim house.
I stared at Ai Fas side profile.
Ai Fa still wouldnt look my way.
Kaslan Lutim acknowledged your strength. Even Dan Lutim did so. They might not let you marry into their main house, but just like how you are staying in my house, they will welco you to be a part of the Lutim house even if you are not related to them by blood.
Hey.
When your bonds with them deepen, they might be willing to let you marry into the branch house. And then, you will have a place in Forest's Edge
What are you talking about? Why are you saying this all of a sudden?
I pressed her for answers.
Ai Fa still wouldnt look at .
Let ask you instead, why are you staying in the Fa house?
You are asking now?
The Fa house isnt as well off as the Wu house or Lutim house. I dont want to eat such lavish food either. You can only use aria, poitan, kiba and just a bit of vegetable as ingredients, and cook als for two will that be enough to satisfy you?
Im very satisfied. Im not cooking for you as a head chef, but as a family and Fa house hearth tender. The job of a hearth caretaker is to serve up a al within the limited budget.
And you are satisfied just with that?
Yes.
I answered unhesitantly.
Working as a chef makes glad. I feel happy, elated and blissed. But I dont want to tend the hearth for the Wu clan or Lutim house, but the Fa house. You are the one who I want to taste my at the most.
There might be another madman who wants to care take their hearth for one night. I will welco such a job. I hope to keep that anticipation in mind and continue cooking for the Fa house.
But
Ai Fa looked sowhere else and muttered softly:
I deepened the grudge with the Tsun clan again today/
too.
Im strong enough to protect myself. But when I enter the forest, I wont be able to protect you who will be ho alone.
In that case
But the Lutim house and Wu clan can protect you. Even if they look for trouble like today, the Tsun clan wont have the guts to clash with the Wu clan and Lutim house.
Asuta, its too dangerous for you to stay in the Fa house.
Is that what you think?
I pressed Ai Fa again.
But she didnt waver.
Its too late for that now right? We already ran into Doddo Tsun seven days ago. So why are you only saying this now?
Since that day, you have been staying in the We village.
Thats right. But you just told this morning that we will go back to our usual lives tomorrow, so why say all this now?
We deepened our grudge with the Tsun clan again today. And you showed your capability to the Lutim house.
Is that all?
Soone told that you shouldnt stay in the Fa house.
Was it Leina Wu?
Thats what I thought. I should be grateful to her for being concerned about , but
Leina Wus sorrowful face flashed in my mind.
Thats how she feels, not . I just want to act according to how you and I feel.
I already made up my mind, I want to stay in the Fa house. Unless you feels frustrated by it and wants to chase away, then I will leave.
If I tell you to get lost, would you?
I grabbed Ai Fas shoulder that was further away from angrily, and forced her to face .
Ai Fa could have brushed away my arms, but she didnt resist.
Her blue eyes finally looked my way.
I want to stay by your side. Until you grow tired of , I dont want to leave. If you want to chase away, you can try with all your might Although your strength is greater than mine.
You said you didnt want to disappear, was that a lie?
A fire burned in Ai Fas eyes.
I dont want you to disappear, or for you to be in danger. That is why I am asking you to beco a mber of the Lutim house.
Is that so? Even if that is what you think, I still want to stay by your side. If the Tsun clan becos a real danger, we will think of sothing. In the worst case, we can ask Kamyua Yost for help.
That man is a citizen of Rock City.
If you are not willing to, I will give up on that thought. If not, I will prostrate to the Wu clan and Lutim house, and beg them to protect who isnt their kin Im willing to go that far in order to not leave you.
The fire in Ai Fas eyes started wavering.
Was she angry? Or did so other emotions she herself didnt understand had sprout forth?
Even though she was a woman, Ai Fa had the air of a hunter about her.
The female hunter Ai Fa was an unique existence in Forest's Edge.
And I
Why was Shin Wu looking for you?
What?
You spoke with him just now right? Did he asked you about sacrificial hunting style? In order to feed his five family mbers, he wanted to use the sacrificial hunting style too Did he find you in order to discuss this?
Ai Fa, how did you answer him?
I told him that sacrificial hunting style was too dangerous. If he succumbs to the forest, then who will protect his five family mbers?
I see. But you have as your family too, but you are still using the sacrificial hunting style right? Is the sweet scent on you from the fruit that attracts kiba?
Ai Fas face turned a little pale.
Despite her agitated emotions, she still felt embarrassed when I ntioned her scent.
I like the scent on her
The sweet sll of the fruit that attracts kiba.
The refreshing aroma of herbs.
The stinging scent of the pico leaves.
The gentle fragrance of the Krilee fruit.
The delectable sll of at and fats.
All these sll combined into the Ai Fas scent and I like this scent.
It was a scent unique to Ai Fa.
The unique scent of Ai Fa who took on the jobs of both the n and won by herself.
Only Ai Fa would have this sll that rges both the forest and a ho.
Dont do sothing so dangerous for the sake of hunting Ai Fa, you wont want anyone to tell you that.
Its the sa for . I dont want anyone to tell that caretaking the hearth in the Fa house is a dangerous job.
Ludo Wus words echoed in my mind.
Dont worry about her, respect her instead.
Ai Fa craved hunting kiba so much that she resorts to such a dangerous thod.
In order to live as a denizen of Forest's Edge to live as a hunter.
If she stop using the sacrificial hunting style, she would need to give up on her identity as a hunter. And marry into so other houses as a woman.
If Ai Fa wants to reject this fate and live on as a hunter
If Ai Fa could only beco a strong, noble and elegant existence by doing so
Then I wouldnt refute Ai Fas choice.
I was attracted to her because Ai Fa was such a person.
Ai Fa had both the scent of a forest and a ho, possessing the tenacity of a hunter and the gentleness of a girl. I want to stay by her side because that was the kind of person she was.
I will think about how to deal with the Tsun clan. Ai Fa, let stay by your side. I want to be with you.
Ai Fa turned quiet for a mont.
She looked at with the intense light in her eyes, as if she was probing my intent.
After who knows how long
Ai Fa averted her face and muttered do whatever you want.
She pouted her lips a little.
Her cheeks were still slightly blushed.
She was finally back to her usual self.
At this mont, a large figure walked towards us with a crisp sound of tal ringing out.
Sorry for disturbing at such a busy ti. Asuta and Ai Fa, can I have a bit of your ti?
The man before us was actually Kaslan Lutim.
This brave hunter wearing a cape that had the head of a kiba attached looked down at us silently.
Ah, hello, we arent busy.
When I answered, I realized I was still grabbing Ai Fas shoulders, and unhand her in a hurry.
Ai Fa had turned her face away with her cheeks beet red and lips pouting. No matter how you looked at it, we were in the middle of sothing.
And this guy could actually talk to us at such a mont, he was really brave.
My apologies. Its hard for to leave the main event, so I still ca to greet you despite it being rude.
Ah, its fine.
I stood up.
Ai Fa also stood up, and elbowed my sides really hard.
I dont know if I can see you two tomorrow, so I want to bring you your paynt tonight.
He took out the outstanding paynt the tusks and horns of ten kiba.
It must be a part of the blessings he received for the wedding. He strung them up carefully with a rope.
Thank you for your delicious cooking. I believe I made the right decision after seeing how blissed my kin looked.
I want to thank you for believing in And congratulations on your wedding.
Thank you.
The groom showed a bashful smile.
Regarding the matter with the Tsun clan Im sorry that you have beco the subject of their scorn. Father Dan and Donda Wu both drew their blades in rage, and the n around them had to suppress them in the anti.
No, we made a stand of our own conviction, Im just afraid that this will bring trouble to the Lutim house.
No matter how much we worry, trouble will still find us at any mont. I realized this tonight.
Kaslan Lutims honest eyes showed a strong gleam.
However, the Tsun probably couldnt do as they please. Even if they think we are an eyesore, there wouldnt be anyone hunting the kiba without us. To protect their peaceful life, they wont clash with the Wu clan or Lutim house.
I see, are you refering to the prize money given to them by the city? I cant believe those people are actually from Forest's Edge.
Youre right But you are different. The Fa house only have two mbers, so the Tsun clan wont hesitate in exterminating you.
Kaslan Lutim said in a heavier tone:
However, if the Wu clan and Lutim house are close to the two of you, they wouldnt dare to go too far That being said, they still did sothing so outrageous tonight. Ai Fa, Asuta, please take care of yourself.
Alright, we will keep that in mind.
Kaslan Lutim nodded, and then looked at the necklace I received from him.
By the way, is twenty kiba really enough? I wouldnt mind giving you all the blessings I received tonight.
Its more than enough. Im very happy! I will spend it unhesitatingly in the next few days.
After saying that, I turned to Ai Fa whose cheeks were still a little blushed:
We can buy a new pot now! The Fa house can have soup and grilled dish at the sa ti. House head, all that hard work is worth it right?
Ai Fa continued to pout and kicked lightly.
Mid al Snack: The Young Sage
This youth has a strange air about him Kaslan Lutim harboured such a forthright thought in the beginning. This was the first impression Kaslan Lutim had of Asuta. During the pre-wedding party, Asuta of the Fa house tended to the Wu clans hearth.
The youth had dark hair, black eyes and ivory skin. His appearance was obviously that of a foreigner. Compared to the hunters of Forest's Edge, he was skinny and had a face as gentle as a woman. He probably couldnt hunt kiba. From his frail appearance, Kaslan Lutim think he must hail from Rock City.
However, his eyes was different from the citizens of Rock City Kaslan Lutim saw in the past. He had a bright and shiny gleam in his eyes.
He wasnt afraid of the denizens of Forest's Edge.
That was why he had such an unfathomable air about him.
This man from the city was staying in the Forest's Edge settlent, and was cool and composed despite being surrounded by the denizens of Forest's Edge. And he wore the attire of Forest's Edge, and claim to be a mber of a house of Forest's Edge. With how the denizens of Forest's Edge were alienated in Genos, this was unbelievable.
But since this youth appeared before , that ans it actually happened.
Why did Donda Wu let soone like this tend his hearth? Kaslan Lutim couldnt understand.
Since just now, his father Dan Lutim was enraged, and Ema Min lowered her gaze troublingly.
If this continued, the relationship between his father and Donda Wu might fracture.
That worried Kaslan Lutim the most.
In order to stand up against the nefarious Tsun clan, they needed to muster more strength. Hunt more kiba, bear more children and get more kins. They need to defeat the Tsun clan one day, If the elder Wu clan sour their relationship with their most powerful kin house the Lutims, the future of Forest's Edge would be shrouded in darkness.
However Donda Wu looked just as mad as father Dan.
The young man nad Asuta just had to serve the torso of a kiba as a dish for the pre-wedding.
There was nothing wrong with eating the kibas torso. Like what the head of the Fa house said the opinion of the rumoured female hunter Ai Fa.
Calling this body part as monta feed was an insult to the powerless houses. Even though weakness is a sin was the unwritten rule in Forest's Edge, disparaging the weak was no different from what the Tsun clan was doing. The weak should serve as a lesson that compels one to obtain greater strength. There wasnt any aning in insulting others repeatedly.
That might be so, he still couldnt understand why they insist on him eating the kiba torso at too.
This at is delicious.
Even though the head of the Fa house said that, he still couldnt understand what that ans.
When he took a bite of the kiba spare ribs in this heavy atmosphere, he realized what she actually ant.
Kaslan Lutim put the at in his mouth without much thought as he was concerned about his father and Donda Wus reaction, and felt an incredible impact
This is
It tasted different.
There wasnt any stench.
What was this red and sticky liquid? It had the sweetness of fruit wine, and the fragrance of rock salt and pico leaves changed the taste of the kiba dramatically.
So this is delicious at?
The foreign taste spread in his mouth.
This was joy.
This was happiness.
The happiness of living.
Kaslan Lutim wasnt exaggerating, this thought actually erged in his mind.
When he see the happy faces of his family, when he hunt a huge kiba, when he lay his exhausted body in bed and when he hold his lovers in his arms, a feeling of joy would flow through his body. And now, a similar feeling of bliss had exploded in his mouth.
Before his brain could even understand it, his body and soul could already feel the bliss. It was an incredible sensation.
When he was thirsty, water and fruit wine would taste really good.
When hungry, at and vegetables would be exceptionally delicious.
But what Kaslan Lutim was feeling wasnt such routine emotions, but sothing deeper a bliss and happiness that shook his very soul.
He felt a gaze, and found Ema Min smiling at him when he turned his head.
She must be thinking the sa thing.
Kaslan Lutim couldnt digest the shock and impact to his heart, and when he realized it, he was smiling in return too.
He still couldnt grasp what was happening at that mont.
But the premonition that a grand revolution was about to begin took hold of Kaslan Lutims soul.
The next day, Kaslan Lutim and Ema Min visited the Fa house together.
They were here to ask Asuta to be the hearth caretaker for their wedding.
When he heard his father Dan Lutim proposed that, Kaslan Lutim thought in surprised that his father had another outrageous idea. But strangely, when his father was turned down by Asuta, it sent a strange tremor through his emotions.
Asking soone not related by blood to tend to the hearth for your wedding was against the customs of Forest's Edge.
Even though it goes against the customs, there might be greater significance to found this thought made Kaslan Lutim feel uneasy.
When he shared how he felt with Ema Min, she answered:I feel the sa way too.
And so, the two of them visited the Fa house.
They never thought that Asuta would reject them so adamantly.
Im sorry, but can we give you an answer tomorrow?
When they heard the head of the Fa house said that, Kaslan Lutim returned to the Lutim village with Ema Min.
Dont worry, we definitely conveyed our feelings to Asuta.
Ema Min said on the way ho.
Asuta might be from another country, but I could feel a soul befitting a denizen of Forest's Edge within him. Thats why it definitely wont be a problem.
Yes He really is an amazing person.
Is that so?
Ema Min answered:
I can easily imagine Asuta being a fellow denizen. It will be more natural if Ai Fa is a man and Asuta is a woman.
Thats right. A woman who is a hunter and house head, and a man that tends to the hearth Life is strange.
But they look very happy. In that case, maybe that is the way things should be.
Ema Min laughed out softly like a child, contrary to her usual self.
Do you rember how they looked when they just reached ho? Ai Fas expression was unexpectedly gently, just like a normal girl. She will only show that face to her family mber Asuta.
Hmm? I didnt realize at all.
I see. I thought Ai Fa is a strong hunter who is stubborn and unapproachable. If a family like that is with her, she should be able to live a peaceful and stable life.
Ema Min said. She had a smile on her face as she looked up at Kaslan Lutim.
If I never t you, I might envy them a lot.
I see.
Kaslan Lutim gave a short answer.
As Ema Min strode forth, she quietly embraced Kaslan Lutims arm.
If Asuta takes on this job, how blissful our wedding day would be. If they still reject us tomorrow, I will keep visiting the Fa house until he agrees.
Luckily, Asuta agreed to take on the job of hearth caretaker.
Kaslan Lutim relayed his terms to Donda Wu, who accepted readily.
Kaslan Lutim, I have heard! You asked Asuta to be the hearth caretaker for your wedding right? It must be tough to make that resolve!
Inside the Wu village, Ludo Wu ca to chat with Kaslan Lutim.
He had always been a cheerful youth, and now, a big bright smile could be seen on his face.
And Asuta will be tending the Wu clans hearth everyday before the wedding right? Im super happy!
I see. I asked Donda Wu to accept such a forceful request, so I feel more at ease after hearing you say that.
The way you speak is still so deadpan! But you are going to gift twenty kiba worth of tusks and horns to Asuta right? He will gladly accept this job even if you didnt do that.
But in that case, it wouldnt sit right with our rules. I asked a non blood kin to tend to the hearth for my wedding, so i have to make the paynt.
Is that so? We didnt pay him anything though? We only gave him a tusk or a horn each as a blessing.
Speaking of which, why did the Wu clan ask Asuta to tend to your hearth in the first place?
And so, Kaslan Lutim learned for the first ti what transpired between the Fa house and Wu clan.
Including how Ai Fa was good friends with Jiba Wu and Rie Wu, how the Wu clan proposed to Ai Fa after she lost her father he learned all this for the first ti.
So Asutas cooking saved Jiba Wu
Thats right. But even so, Jiza-nee and Darum-nii still wouldnt accept Asuta. But that nights dinner seed to have changed my dads mind.
Kaslan Lutim groaned for a while, then decided to talk to Jiza Wu and Darum Wu.
The sun was about to rise to the top of the sky soon, and Asuta will be reaching the Wu village at that ti. He had to complete this task before that.
Jiza Wu, Darum Wu, can you bother you for a mont?
The two of them happened to be in a corner of the plaza.
To prepare for their hunters work for the day, they were resting under the windy shade of a tree, and were chatting.
Its you, Kaslan Lutim. I wanted to speak with you too.
Jiza Wu stared at him with his slit like eyes.
Our clan head Donda just told about the arrangent for the wedding Why are you entrusting sothing so important to Asuta of house Fa?
I think doing this will bring strength to our blood kin.
Jiza Wus face was gentle as always.
But Kaslan Lutim knew very clearly that there was cruelty and passion in his heart, and such a character befits the heir of the Wu clan very well.
If it could deepen the joy of living, it will strengthen our will to survive. I dont think that is wrong but Asuta of house Fa is a foreigner.
Yes. But isnt he a mber of the Fa house now?
If the house head agrees, anyone can beco a family mber. However, in the eighty years since we moved to the edge of Morgas forest, no foreigner had ever been taken in as family before.
Thats right, Asuta just happen to be the first foreigner to do so. Since there are no rules against this, there shouldnt be any problems right?
Asuta learned his skills from outside Forest's Edge. Can you be sure that it will bring positive change to Forest's Edge?
I cant tell if this change is in the right direction, but that doesnt an it is wrong. Hence, I will choose to believe it its right.
Jiza Wu crossed his arms without any change in his expression.
Darum Wu stared at Kaslan Lutim without any hint of hostility, and remained silent.
Jiza Wu, I understand your concerns, Im also worried about this too. However, continuing to reject strength from the outside world might not be the right move either. The world outside Forest's Edge is boundless, we cant dismiss everything out there to be wrong.
All our brethrens will only spend their live in Forest's Edge. The outside world has nothing to do with us.
Is that so? Jiza Wu, we are born in Forest's Edge and bred in Forest's Edge, but we didnt spring out from the trees.
He knew that even if he said that, the other party wouldnt agree with him, but he couldnt help voicing it out anyway.
To Kaslan Lutim, Jiza Wu was an important kin, and the heir to his elder clan. Even if he acknowledge the other partys views and feelings, he couldnt hide what he thought and reach a compromise with him.
Eighty years ago, when our ancestors still lives in the forest of Jaguar, they have never gotten involved with the people in the city before, and lived by ourselves in the forest. After moving into the Morga forest, they started selling kiba tusks and horns to the Post Station Town, and lived by the laws of Genos. Even so, we still stubbornly refused to mingle with the people in the city is this really the right path?
Your judgent is sound. However, hasnt the Tsun clan that is closely related to the Tsun clan fallen into depravity?
Thats exactly why we have to interact with the city. We cant harvest the grace of the forest, so we have to erect a bridge to the outside world in order to survive. In that case, we have to build our relationship with the outside world in a more correct manner.
Is that the reason why you accepted Asuta?
I didnt thought that far. I just think it isnt right to reject Asuta because he hails from a foreign land.
Jiza Wu sighed softly, then shook his head that was supported by his powerful neck.
No matter what, the clan head Donda has already acceded to your request, and we will follow the clan heads orders. I can only pray that you are right, and that Asuta wouldnt bring us disaster.
If anything untoward happens, Im willing to pay with my live.
And finally, Kaslan Lutim tried talking to the quiet Darum Wu:
Darum Wu, do you harbour the sa doubts as Jiza Wu?
I dont understand such difficult things.
Darum Wu answered unhappily.
I just cant stand the sight of that pale skinned guy.
This seed to be a simple problem.
Darum Wu was just being difficult like a child.
Speaking of which, Donda Wu wanted Ai Fa to marry Darum Wu back then.
He probably still bear a grudge about that.
Kaslan Lutim would be marrying in a few days, but he still dont understand boy girl relationship very well.
No matter what, I have already chosen this path.
He could only believe in himself and strive on.
Kaslan Lutim bid farewell to the two of them, and waited for the visit of his fellow denizen from a another nation.
The busy day went by in a flash, Kaslan Lutim could finally stand before Asuta with a heart of bliss and satisfaction. The wedding has concluded successfully.
Im relieved that it ended peacefully.
Asuta said after taking the necklace that served as paynt.
He seed completely exhausted, his eyes half shut with his back against the wall, as if he would fall at any mont.
But a satisfaction that was on par with Kaslan Lutim could be seen in his eyes.
Ai Fas face was red for so reason and her face turned away. But the sa emotions filled her eyes too.
When shes dressed like this, she dont look like a female hunter at all.
Ai Fa was in banquet wear, and more glamorous than before. And she seed to have opened her heart to Asuta.
The female hunter Ai Fa and the hearth caretaker Asuta. In Forest's Edge, they were the most unique couple. But Kaslan Lutim also realized that they were family with their soul closely connected.
Asuta, you are amazing.
Kaslan Lutim felt the incredibly rowdy banquet behind him, then said:
You are a foreigner, but I think of you as a fellow denizen of Forest's Edge. Even though your strength, character and appearance are all different from soone in Forest's Edge that is the most incredibly point for .
I see. Im amazed that everyone can accept soone like too.
Asuta said in a sleepy voice.
Its all thanks to Ai Fa. She took in, and that threaded my bonds in Forest's Edge.
Shut up.
Ai Fa said with a sneer.
Her soft cheeks were still dyed red.
I see If Ai Fa didnt t Asuta, he wouldnt be here today.
If anyone else discovered a foreigner in Forest's Edge, it was unlikely for them to take him ho. Normally, they would just leave him where he was, or at the most, send him to the Post Station Town. Any outsiders who encounter ill tempered hunters would face even worse fate.
After Ai Fa took him in, he got to know the Wu clan and Lutim house because of the bonds between Ai Fa and Grandma Jiba and so, I get to et him.
How would this encounter influence Forest's Edge in the future?
Kaslan Lutim wasnt a prophet, and he had no idea what the future might bring. Even so, he had a premonition.
Asuta and I chose the sa path.
Kaslan Lutim could feel this very clearly during the banquet.
Asuta brought him great joy and happiness, and had beco an irreplaceable existence in his heart.
This had nothing to do with blood relations. Asuta of the Fa house might not be his kin, but he was a fellow denizen of Forest's Edge.
I will stand shoulder to shoulder with Asuta and head into the future.
He didnt know what awaited for him ahead.
And instead of a premonition, this feeling was closer to being a deep belief.
If anyone attempts to harm Asuta, I will be his shield. If they reject him, I will speak up in his stead. After all, Asuta brought such a great harvest today.
Tonight, Kaslan Lutim got a beautiful wife and an important friend, there wasnt anyone more happy than him. He chewed on this thought quietly in his mind.
Asuta, you
Sorry, hes asleep.
Ai Fa cut off his words.
On closer look, Asuta had collapsed on the ground before he knew it, and fallen into deep slumber as he leaned on the wall.
His face was as innocent as a child, and filled with satisfaction.
In the end, he slept without a word. Hes still half baked in this sense.
Ai Fa said slowly.
But her eyes were filled with love.
Sorry for disturbing you when you are so tired, please have a good rest.
Yes Is the banquet still going on?
Yes. No one will sleep until the last drop of fruit wine is finished.
I cant stay up that long. I will make a move first then.
Ai Fa put her head under Asutas arm, then heaved him up.
Asuta was still sound asleep, and breathing steadily.
Ai Fa, I want to thank you.
Hmm? We received proper paynt for this job, you dont need to thank us over and over again.
No, not for tonight. I want to thank you for bringing Asuta to Forest's Edge.
About that You dont need to thank either.
Ai Fa pouted and averted her face.
If Asuta wasnt here, she wouldnt be showing such a face to Kaslan Lutim either.
Alright then, Im going now.
Their relationship with the Tsun clan had grown more adverse, and there was also that mysterious man from the cityKamyua Yost There will be more troubles waiting for them tomorrow.
Kaslan Lutim will not hold back and help them whenever he could.
Today, he just hope they could rest safely in the Wu village, and prepare to face what tomorrow might bring.
Kaslan Lutim thought as he burned the figure of his friends into his eyes, then turned and return to his lovely wife.
The ceremonial continued spewing out crimson flas, as if it was going to engulf the very night sky.
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