Bonus Short Stories
Chronicles of the Great Tiger Kingdom: The Legend of Moui
The Hamr of the Tiger, Moui Ryoku, human commander of Fuugas infantry. Because he was a huge man who fought by swinging a massive iron hamr, he couldnt ride a horse or temsbock. Instead, he used a steppe yak as his mount. However, despite his rough appearance, he was a learned man and one of the more intellectual mbers of Fuugas n.
This happened when the Union of Eastern Nations was beset by the demon wave...
It was just after the monsters attacking the Duchy of Chima were exterminated by the combined forces of the Union of Eastern Nations and the Kingdom of Friedonia, and it was decided Yuriga would be going to the Kingdom.
A banquet was being held in Wedan Castle, the ho of Duke Chima, to celebrate victory with the kings, dukes, and commanders who had been invited. Moui had attended as one of Fuugas commanders, but he was not a gifted conversationalist and found these sorts of gala affairs to be stifling and awkward.
Im...not so good with events like this.
His fellow warriors might praise him for the way he wielded a great hamr on the battlefield, but he couldnt even manage a polite smile in response. (Even if he attempted one, the people he talked to never picked up on it.) This made people think he was in a foul mood, and anyone who passed by to converse him beat a hasty retreat. Mouis comrades in Fuugas forces understood his personality, but as one of the people whod distinguished himself in battle, he wasnt going to be able to hang around only with those he knew. In truth, Moui was the shy, sensitive type who preferred to keep to himself.
He felt awkward, and left for the terrace with a drink and so food. Once outside, he found soone else had gotten there first.
Little sister...?
Oh...! Sir Moui.
It was his masters younger sister, Yuriga. She seed distracted, leaning on the ledge of the terrace and looking absently into the distance. Normally, Moui would have simply paid his respects and moved on, but there was sothing lonely about the way Yuriga looked, and so he resolved to talk to her.
Is sothing the matter, little sister?
Oh, um, I just wanted to be alone for a bit.
You... You did? Should I leave?
No...this is good timing. Could you hear out for a while? Yuriga beckoned him, so Moui sat down next to her.
So... What did you want to talk about?
You know how my brother told to go to the Kingdom?
Yes, I do.
I can see his reasoning, and I accept it. With Tomoe and Ichiha there, I doubt Ill be lonely. My brother says hell be busy from here on, so this may be a good ti.
Moui struggled for the right words to say.
Turning to face him, Yuriga said, But Im a little wary. This is my first ti leaving the steppes. Will I be able to make it in the Kingdom?
Yuriga rested her back against the ledge and stared up into the sky. Moui thought about it for so ti, but eventually resolved to speak.
I must admit...Im a little jealous, he said.
Jealous? Of what?
Theres not much to be learned on the steppes, after all.
Due to the physique he had been blessed with, Moui had been successful as a warrior, but he also enjoyed getting in touch with how things were like beyond his holand.
If Id had the chance, I would have liked to learn in a larger country too.
But youre a gifted warrior, Sir Moui...
Well...with the way I look, its expected of , and I do find my lifes purpose in fighting. But if I were in the world outside the steppes, I suspect there are other livelihoods I could have found as well.
Hmm... I cant imagine you not swinging around a giant hamr... Yuriga cocked her head to the side. What kind of life would you have liked to live?
Ah, yes, well... I might have enjoyed raising beautiful flowers.
Pfft! Yuriga burst out laughing at the thought of Moui as a florist.
Imagining this mountain of a man, who could smash through boulders and fortress gates alike with his giant hamr, taking care of little flowers was so surreal she couldnt contain her amusent. Oh, but maybe it does suit him... she thought.
She had dismissed it out of hand at first, but when she considered it again with his gentle nature in mind, it seed oddly appropriate. Like a big bear rolling around a ball.
Maybe youd surprise us and it would suit you even better than being a warrior.
Ah ha ha... Youre embarrassing . Moui laughed bashfully, not expecting her to approve.
When she saw him like that, the unease in Yurigas heart lted away. Thats right, huh? This is an opportunity... I need to enjoy it or Ill be missing out.
Ha ha... Thats the spirit, little sister.
Thanks, Sir Moui, Yuriga said, extending a hand to him. If I find anything interesting in the Kingdom, Ill send it to you.
I-Id appreciate that. Please do.
Moui took Yurigas hand gently, so as not to crush it, and shook it.
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