Bear-san and Everyone went to the Elven Village
We returned to the house with Bear Transfer Gate.
Shinobu had arranged for Noa and Misa’s tatami mats to be brought to Sakura’s house, so we put them in my bear box. By the way, Noa and Misa tried to pay for it, but Sakura didn’t want to accept it.
“Co on, quickly open the Gate!” (Kagali)
Kagali-san said, rushing to open the Bear Transfer Gate as I stood in front of it.
Perhaps Kagali-san was the one who was looking forward to it the most.
“Hmm, I’m looking forward to eting Ruimin and Mumroot-san.” (Shinobu)
Next to Kagali-san, Shinobu, who was not present when we talked about going to the elf village, was looking forward to it as well.
I wasn’t planning to take Shinobu with at first.
“I am Sakura-sama’s escort, so I want you to bring along as well.” Shinobu said, as she clung to Sakura and begged to let her join us.
In the end, I agreed, but I made her promise not to act selfishly.
I opened the Bear Transfer Gate which led us to the bear house near the elf village.
Originally, the Bear Transfer Gate was inside the bear house, which was inside the barrier of the sacred tree. I had to go outside the barrier once before reinstalling the Bear Transfer Gate.
Now that Fina and Sakura might sotis enter the Bear Transfer Gate, and it was inconvenient to leave it inside the barrier, so I consulted Mumroot-san and had a bear house created and installed in a place where elves would normally not be present.
After teleporting via the Bear Gate to the bear house near elf village, Noa and the others scurried around.
Then, when they stepped outside the bear house, they saw Ruimin and Mumroot-san.
“We’ve been waiting for you, everyone!” (Ruimin)
Ruimin greeted us happily.
Yesterday, when I called Ruimin using Bear Phone to inform her that I was coming, she said, “Well, I’ll co and get you.”
“Ruimin-san, it’s been a while.” (Sakura)
Sakura and Ruimin took each other’s hands and were happy to see each other again.
“Mumroot, I’ll be in your care for a bit.” (Kagali)
“Kagali, are you still looking like that?” (Mumroot)
It was a reunion for them as well, but a quiet one.
“Yes, my magic power has not yet fully recovered. I’m in good physical condition other than that, so don’t worry about it.” (Kagali)
“I see.” (Mumroot)
“Well then, let introduce you all. One standing next to Kagali-san is Mumroot-san, one standing next to Sakura is Ruimin, and by the way, Mumroot-san is the most important man in the elf village, and Ruimin is his granddaughter.” (Yuna)
Fina and Shuri knew them already, so I introduced Ruimin and Mumroot-san to Noa and Misa.
“Let introduce you to Ruimin and Mumroot-san, Noire and Misana. They are my friends.” (Yuna)
I ntioned their proper nas, not their nicknas, just in case.
“I’m Noire.” (Noa)
“I’m Misana.” (Misa)
They said their nas again.
“I am Ruimin, and I am indebted to Yuna-san.” (Ruimin)
“I am Mumroot. This Bear Lady here saved our village. If you are a friend of Yuna-san’s, feel free to visit our village often.” (Mumroot)
“Thank you very much.” (Noa)
“Thank you very much.” (Misa)
Noa and Misa reply politely.
“Fina-chan and Shuri, it’s been a long ti.” (Ruimin)
After the greetings, Ruimin ca over to Fina and Shuri.
“Yes, I’m glad to hear that Ruimin-san is doing well.” (Fina)
“I’m fine.” (Shuri)
After Fina and Ruimin finished their greetings, Noa and Misa approached Ruimin.
“So you are the hero Ruimin-san.” (Noa)
“I have heard about you. I have heard that you are one of the heroes who saved the Land of Wa from doom.” (Misa)
“Hero?” (Ruimin)
Ruimin looked surprised at Noa and Misa’s words.
“I heard that to save the Land of Wa, you poured your magic power into the seal by yourself, despite the danger to your own self.” (Noa)
“Weren’t you afraid?” (Misa)
“What?” (Ruimin)
Ruimin took a step back and flinched as Noa and Misa pressed closer.
“Yuna-san, Sakura-chan, what’s going on?” (Ruimin)
Sakura and I explained everything to the confused Ruimin.
After hearing it, Ruimin said, “Ugh, why did you say it like that?”
“We didn’t lie, you know?” (Yuna)
“Yes, but you exaggerated it too much. It is true that I poured magic power into the seal, but that is all. It is Yuna-san who is really great.” (Ruimin)
“But if Ruimin-san hadn’t worked so hard, the Land of Wa would have been in trouble, wouldn’t it?” (Noa)
Noa and Misa asked to confirm.
“Yes, but… Sakura-chan, you should say sothing too.” (Ruimin)
“Ruimin-san is one of the people who saved our country. There is no doubt about that.” (Sakura)
“Sakura-chan!” (Ruimin)
Betrayed by Sakura as well, Ruimin began to panic.
“Tell them Fina-chan that I didn’t do much.” (Ruimin)
Ruimin turned to Fina, her last resort, for help.
“Well, I didn’t see that monster myself. But I know that Shinobu-san was badly injured, so I know it was a big deal.” (Fina)
“That’s right. We were attacked by Wyverns and Volcrows, and it was a very difficult battle. I think it’s a great deal that you remained during that fight and didn’t run away.” (Shinobu)
“Ugh, even Fina-chan and Shinobu-san…” (Ruimin)
It seed that Ruimin had no allies here.
“Noire-chan and Misa-chan, wasn’t it? They’re all just exaggerating, so don’t believe them. See, look at Yuna-san’s face, she looks like she’s enjoying the trouble I’m in.” (Ruimin)
Ruimin’s words made Noa and Misa look at , so I stopped smiling and put on a serious face.
“If it weren’t for Ruimin, I would have died…” (Yuna)
“Yuna-san!” (Ruimin)
Ruimin exclaid in a pout, and I laughed.
“I’m not lying. Because Ruimin kept the magic power flowing and maintained the seal, without regard to the risks. I and Kagali-san were able to fight safely.” (Yuna)
“Yes, but I was only supplying magic power, so please don’t exaggerate too much.” (Ruimin)
Well, I knew how Ruimin felt, so it should be about ti to stop teasing her any further.
“Okay, I think that’s more than enough, Noa and Misa, don’t praise her too much either.” (Yuna)
“I understand.” (Noa)
“Ruimin-san is a humble person, isn’t she?” (Misa)
“No, I’m not…” (Ruimin)
Ruimin’s cries echoed through the forest.
Was Ruimin’s misunderstanding cleared up? Anyway, it was ti we set out for the elf village.
Kagali-san, the smallest, rode the Swaying Bear, Sakura rode the Hugging Bear, and the others walked.
At first, Sakura was reserved, but Noa and the others gave up riding Swaying Bear to let Sakura ride, who would not be able to see the bears as much as they do.
In the case of Kagali-san, she rode along with Swaying Bear without saying anything.
“But you know, it is really strange. Until just now, I was in the Land of Wa, but I can’t believe that I can co to a different place by just passing through a gate.” (Sakura)
Sakura looked around as she rode Swaying Bear.
“Yuna-san, how much do Noire-chan and Misana-chan know?” (Ruimin)
“I told them about the Gate and the magic tool that allows us to talk even when we are far away.” (Yuna)
“I see. By the way, do you plan to perform Contract Magic?” (Ruimin)
“No, I don’t intend to. I’ve known Noa for a while, and I’ve t Misa a few tis and know her well.” (Yuna)
“I envy them that Yuna-san trusts them so much.” (Ruimin)
“I trust Ruimin too. But at that ti, I had just t you, and I didn’t want anyone to know too much about my power, so I asked you to enter Contract Magic with . Now, since I trust Ruimin, if we can remove the Contract Magic, I’m willing to do so.” (Yuna)
“Yuna-san…” (Ruimin)
“Can you cancel Contract Magic in the first place?” (Yuna)
In novels, this kind of scenario often appeared, but there were cases where it was not possible to cancel the Contract Magic until the other party was dead. Sotis, it was not possible to cancel it at all. Anyway, it depended on the story.
“Grandpa, can you cancel Contract Magic?” (Ruimin)
Ruimin asked Mumroot-san, who was walking in front of her.
Mumroot-san, who was speaking with Kagali-san, turned around.
“What? Why ask all of a sudden?” (Mumroot)
“Yuna-san asked if it was possible to cancel the Contract Magic I made with her.” (Ruimin)
“The Contract Magic you did with Yuna-san? It’s possible to cancel it.” (Mumroot)
“I see. I now believe in Mumroot-san, Ruimin, Sakura and Kagali-san, and I don’t think either of you will tell anyone my secrets.” (Yuna)
I looked at Sakura and Kagali-san to confirm, and then at Shinobu, but shook my head.
“Wait, wait, please. You didn’t ntion my na!” (Shinobu)
“Well, I can’t cancel Contract Magic in your case, Shinobu.” (Yuna)
“Yeah, you shouldn’t do it in Shinobu’s case. I do think that she won’t talk about it and keep your secrets safe… but…” (Sakura)
“I also don’t think she’d tell anyone if she was asked. But if her employer ordered her to speak, she would most likely speak.” (Yuna)
A ninja’s job was to conduct espionage activities and report any information they learned to their employer.
Therefore, if they were ordered to report to their employer, they would most likely speak about it.
That’s what a ninja did.
Well, Shinobu was different from the ninjas I knew, so I was only assuming based on what ninjas do in general.
That’s why I think Shinobu would most likely put her employer before .
“I also don’t think we should cancel Shinobu’s Contract Magic.” (Kagali)
“Kagali-sama!” (Shinobu)
“You are too straight as a person. Without the Contract Magic, you would be caught between the two, worrying and suffering. With Contract Magic, you can make excuses for yourself. But without the Contract Magic…” (Kagali)
“I am not that insensible as a person.” (Shinobu)
“Did you forget how you ended up getting dragged out of the battle with the serpent? Juubei definitely noticed how you were feeling, so he had you fight Yuna. Besides, have you forgotten how you ca to before and bemoaned about your lack of strength?” (Kagali)
“That was supposed to be a secret between us!” (Shinobu)
It seed that she had shown her weakness not only to Juubei-san, but to Kagali-san as well.
“So keep your contract. You need it.” (Kagali)
“I agree with Kagali-sama, but I do know that Shinobu is kind.” (Sakura)
Sakura and the others looked at Shinobu with a kindred, pitiful gaze.
“Don’t look at like that!” (Shinobu)
Shinobu’s shout echoed through the forest.
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