Chapter 44
Witch
[You know of soone who can read these characters?]
[There was once soone who was used to be called “The Witch of Taboos” . Have you heard of that na before?] (T/N: ...kinki no majo, pfft . )
[No . ]
A witch, huh...
[I heard that she was driven away from where she used to live because they see her as a dangerous individual . She possess a really vast knowledge regarding the taboos in this world . ]
That’s why there’s the word “Taboos” in her na, huh .
But with the way she’s saying it, this information must have been a rumor .
I can’t make a decision just based on a rumor .
Though I say that, this should still be a valuable clue that I could hold on .
[If I want to see her, where should I go?]
[Do you know of the Great Ruins?]
[First ti I’ve heard of it . ]
[It is said that she lives sowhere in this Great Ruins . ]
[Didn’t she ever settle down in one place?]
[She didn’t . Well, I’ve heard no rumors of her settling down . ]
[Is it far from here?]
[If you went to the north, you can reach it . It’s just that—]
The woman stops as if the words were stuck on her throat .
It’s just things that she has heard of, too .
There’s a low chance that those rumors were true .
[I think it would be difficult to et the witch . ]
[The reason is?]
[The Great Ruins was also known as the “Golden Demon Zone” . ] (T/N: Kin-sei Ma Guntai)
Unfamiliar words keep on popping out one after another .
Well, it’s obvious .
I have no knowledge of this world .
So, almost everything I hear of are fresh words that I don’t know the aning of .
There are so aspects that I can’t help thinking about but...
There are too many words that I had learn for the first ti that I need to rember .
It’s like all these information were flowing through a muddy stream which ends up in my brain .
I’ll make sure to sort the out one by one later when I have so free ti .
[From it’s na, I take it that this area is inhabited by various monsters?]
[Yes . It’s a danger zone that’s right in the middle of this continent . ]
[I see . ]
So, the witch has hidden there huh...
An area which was designated as a danger zone .
It seems that everyone on this continent know that by how she said it .
On the other hand though, that place is really a great place if soone want to hide away from the eyes of the world .
[I understand . Thank you for the valuable information that you had given . ]
I glance at the gauge .
The will expire in a few minutes .
The words that this woman has said seems to be credible .
However, there is still a probability that she would start attacking as soon as the effect of expires .
I have to be careful in a world where even that f*cking goddess pretends that she was an affectionate goddess .
[......... . ]
Is it about ti that I leave?
[Is there anything else you want to know?]
[No, that’s enough . Thanks . ]
The woman wryly smiled .
[Well then, that should be enough of a repaynt for the fact that you have saved ... or that’s what I think, but as expected that’s not how things really go, right? Considering that it’s a repaynt for saving my life, I don’t think that’s enough compensation—]
[No . That’s enough . ]
[Eh?]
[These information would now clear out the helping hand I had sent you before . I’ve had enough just with these information . ]
I think that I could just get any further information that I’m lacking when I get to arrive at that small city .
[This is where we split up . That should be fine, right?]
[Y- Yes . If that’s what you want . ]
I’ve asked most of what I really need to know .
The impression I have with her is neither good nor bad . It’s just that she’s too honest .
If she’s going to live with that kind of life, I’m worried that her future would be full of difficulties .
She kind of reminds of soone .
...............
Ah, I see .
She resembles my aunt .
They’re both people who are too good to others and yet, they inadvertently make others worry about them .
They’re a bit similar .
Knowing that people like my aunt exists, I’m secured that there should be so good people within the sea of people I get to et .
[Goodbye, then . ]
[Umm... I still can’t move my body because of your technique though—] (T/N: Jutsushiki, it should have been technique formula but... I stuck with just that)
[Wait for a few minutes and my “technique” would automatically lose its effect . Well, I can’t ensure that you won’t attack after being released after all . ]
I think I ntioned that I had used a “skill” to her before .
But, it seems that this woman thinks that I use so kind of technique .
[I understand . So, it will be released after I wait for so ti huh . ]
She didn’t even doubt my words at all...
Is it because she have so kind of ans to determine whether I’m lying or not?
[I’m thankful that you answered my questions quickly . ]
[Well, it seems that you were in a hurry because of sothing . ]
It seems that she must have sensed it to when I was worried about the gauge .
[So, you replied quickly because you know I’m in a hurry huh... You’re quite thoughtful . ]
[You’re my benefactor after all . ]
[I don’t hate people like you . Well, I don’t think I’ve got any right to say it since I’m one of those people who attacked you by surprise but... for the ti being, I’ll wish for your safety on your journey . ]
When I turned around and said my goodbye, I left the place .
After walking a few distance away from her, Pigimaru appears from within my robe .
[Pii . ]
[Hmm?]
[Pyuuu?]
[Why did I disregard that woman?]
[Pii . ]
Pigimaru changed to green .
[I didn’t really feel any malicious intent towards ... She also replied my questions precisely . There was really no reason for to hurt her because she had no intention to kill or harass . It’s not interested in genocide . There’s no need for needless killing . I will only kill according to my rules . ]
[Pimuupimuu...]
Pigimaru’s protrusion moves up and down .
I feel like it’s nodding upon my words .
[Though I said that, I can’t deny the possibility of that woman following us, now that she can move . I’ll rely on you to keep watch of the back... I’ll leave it to you, partner . ]
Shuba~
As if it’s saluting at , Pigimaru turned into green .
[Pii!]
Well, it’s not good if so naivety we’re mixed in with my decisions .
It can’t be helped .
She looks like my parents after all so this much should be acceptable .
There should be so room for consideration if I felt that the other party sohow resembles my uncle’s family .
This should also be in my rule huh...
Well it’s obvious, but there are still exceptions to my rules .
v
After walking for so ti, I finally found a small body of water on my way .
Is this perhaps spring water?
[...Should I lightly wash my body while I’m here?]
I ask Pigimaru to keep on the lookout and approached the water .
It’s crystal clear water .
I could even clearly see my reflection on the water surface .
I feel like I’ve been looking worse than a civilized human should look...
The words of my real father flashed back into my mind .
“Tsk . It’s that brat with the creepy eyes . ”
No— did my eyes turned back to how it looks back when I’m with them?
Or, is it that this is how I look like originally?
I scoop out water with both of my hands .
Unprocessed water .
Normally, they should be avoided as a drinking water .
Though I said that, I still want to secure as much water as I could .
It might be useful for sothing .
I drew water into the empty PET bottles in my bag .
I then took off my clothes, folded it neatly and placed it beside the body of water .
I held a part of the school uniform that had been teared off as I went towards the water and slowly dipped my feet in .
It’s fortunate that the water is not chilly .
Looking at the sunlight that pass through the leaves of the trees, I still have so ti before the sun starts to set .
If I want to take so bath, it should be right now .
I can see that the tensed nerves on my body started to loosen as I slowly dip my body into the water .
Kashaa~
I could hear the rustling of leaves .
The nerves that started to loosen beca instantly tensed after knowing that there may be a sudden intruder .
I raised my arm towards where I felt the presence .
[Ah—]
[...It’s you, huh . ] (T/N: ecchi scene)
It’s the blonde woman I had t earlier .
The woman that’s about to step out of the bushes stopped on her tracks .
However— I can’t find the armor or equipnt that I had ntioned earlier .
She’s carrying a hemp bag on her shoulder .
I don’t think those things that I recalled of would ever fit on a hemp bag of that size...
I don’t think she abandoned it though .
We stared at each other for a while .
The woman quickly turned her eyes away .
[...I’m sorry to intrude . ]
The woman bowed down her head .
[Do you intend to use this water, too? After my body is dry, I intend to leave—]
[No, it’s fine . Don’t worry about it . ]
The woman turned on her heels and disappeared back into the forest .
I went back to where my clothes was and wiped my body with a piece of cloth .
I felt quite refreshed after taking a bath .
[Pi...pyiii...]
Pigimaru, who was lying flat on the bushes, jumped out .
He’s slowly approaching .
[Hmm? What is it?]
[Pyuyuyuuu~]
Is it depressed?
It looks like it’s sorry for sothing but...
Well, I quickly figured out what it is .
[Don’t tell ... Do you feel responsible for not realizing that she has approached?]
[Pyiii...]
Pigimaru slowly turned into green .
I crouched down and reached out towards Pigimaru .
[Pi... . ]
Did it think that I’m going to hit him?
Pigimaru responded back with a determined look as if it’s prepared on whatever happens .
Funifuni~
I gently patted on Pigimaru’s jiggly body .
[Pii?]
[Don’t worry about that . Did you hurt your hand earlier?]
[Pii! Pii!]
However, to think that Pigimaru didn’t notice her when she arrived...
I look at the direction where the woman had left .
Even though I was sowhat relaxed earlier, I didn’t notice her at all .
Most of all, even Pigimaru who is more sensitive to the sounds and movents around .
Even if Pigimaru had been wary, he couldn’t detect her...
That woman must have “sothing” .
[I think that woman had sothing that helps her to erase her presence and the sound of her movents... if she had sothing like that, it can’t be helped that I didn’t notice . ]
Fumu...
That reminds of that four-person group that had been tracking her .
They probably had so excellent abilities if they could keep up with her .
[Pi, pi, pyiii~]
Pigimaru was still desperately apologizing .
A faint smile floated up on my lips .
[Like I said, I had been telling you that you don’t need to feel so responsible . Don’t worry, I won’t leave my partner here alone . ]
The pink-colored Pigimaru rubbed against my foot .
[Pyiii~♪ Kyuiiii... . ♪]
For the ti being, I guess everything seems to be fine .
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