Translated by mranon
2nd Volu, 8th Chapter Backs of the Two Conversers 1st Part
Authors note: Happy New Year!
Please treat well this year, too. m(^^)m
Posting the next chapter as a New Years gift.
Go ahead.
Due to commodities moving to and from Pascam Port Town, the main road on the western side of rville was surging with activity.
At noon, because of the people running food stalls on the road, an appetizing aroma was wafting in the area.
Speaking of ti, 12 bells indicating noon had just rung.
On a lot in the aisle of stalls, two n were sitting in chairs and eating.
Really? Invasion by demons Then, your family Are Millay-san and Lim-chan safe?
A dog beastkin with tufty haired ears drooping on either sides on his head spoke those words.
The tail behind his waist was dangling off the chair and grazing the ground. The clothes that wrapped his well built body were an embroidered rchant outfit that was weaved abroad. Taking its high price into account, one could infer that his business was blooming.
Ah, actually, Millay is dead Only I and my daughter, Lim, were able to escape safely I dont know what beca of the rest afterward.
The one who answered the dog beastkinDooreywas a wolf beastkin.
Compared to Dooreys body, which couldnt be called lean by any standard, his body was tempered to fully exhibit the physical abilities characteristic of a beastkin.
He was wearing a leather armor. His beast face, that was garbed with combative assertion, could safely be called scary. However, the impression he gave off was calm.
With a height of over 190cm, he was one head taller than Doorey even when seated.
Speaking of his deceased wife, the wolf beastkinArnoldindistinctly grimaced.
Feeling the scar on one of his ears with his finger, he spat a breath and waited for Dooreys next words.
Sorry I didnt know such a mishap had befallen. It was thoughtless of to make you reminisce about it. Damn, if I were there
Doorey used to live in the sa village as Arnold. He lost his parents early. A little more than ten years ago, he decided to leave the village and be a rchant.
Doorey, who had good command of the essentials, spent each of his days in strengthening his ground as a rchant. Although he never returned to the village, his character wasnt detestable.
However, he accidentally t an old friend of his in rville the day prior.
Rejoiced at the reunion, the two decided on this place to mutually share their situation today.
Haha! cut it out, cut it out With such a saggy body, what would you have done? Actually, in helping you escape, I would have ended up killed by the demons.
Heartily laughing his friends words away, Arnold violently patted Dooreys back.
U gehogeho What did you say Back then, I was fairly
Doorey objected amidst the coughing fit due to the impact on his back.
However Even he knew that he wasnt of any use in a battle with a body that hadnt been trained for long and a belly that was flabby.
Back then, huh? If you, who have been a rchant for more than ten years, jumped in front of a demon, you would be instakilled.
Reprehensible, isnt it? Alright, Ill start training over again
Stop, no Stop it
The enthused Doorey was hit with those still words in a voice that contained a color of gravity.
Wh-why all of a sudden
At the sudden change in tone, Doorey was astonished.
No Sorry However, you should continue to live on as a rchant. Just now, it was all in jest. Even mistakenly, dont make light of demons.
Aah
The aning behind Arnolds serious appealDoorey clearly understood.
The wolf beastkin sitting across him wasnt weak by any ans. In fact, he was strong.
In the olden days, he might have fought him as an equal. However, those days were more than ten years in the past.
While Arnold was gaining more strength, he was getting weaker.
Even so, the least he could do was save his friends daughter.
He had never faced a demon before, but the terror was deep rooted.
When alls said and donehis friend next to him was concerned for him from the depths of his heart.
By the way, hows Lim-chan doing? I would like to et her.
Doorey intentionally tried to switch the topic to change the mood.
From the earlier story, his daughter must be safe.
What Doorey couldnt tell Arnold was that he held love for Millay.
Eventually, Millay tied the knot with Arnold, but Doorey didnt bear any grudge toward Arnold.
Honestly, it was more a blessing because he was close with both Arnold and Millay.
He only rembered Lim as a child; however, he rembered well that she resembled Millay.
She looks just like Millay-san so she will definitely beco just as beautiful. Im glad, really glad.
Do you an Im glad she doesnt resemble her father?
After relishing the silly argunts from the days bygone, Doorey asked again.
During our eting, wouldnt I have to talk about the invasion of the village? She has still not been able to digest that incident She still gets nightmares about it.
I see.
Therefore at the mont, shes enjoying a pleasant scenery.
N? What kind of?
While wondering at Arnold, who had interestingly loosened his cheeks, Doorey pressed him.
When we arrived in this town, we t an interesting boy. Hes of the sa age as Lim, or slightly younger Actually, he said himself that he was slightly older Oh well, whatever
A beastkin boy?
No, a human. You cant judge the level of his swordsmanship from his appearance. Although he was strong when I t him for the first ti, he has incredibly gotten much stronger ever since. Occasionally, we receive a joint quest. Recently, he seems to have acquired magic, too. Even though I have an advantage in physical abilities it would be difficult for to win if we fought.
Doorey was slightly astonished at Arnolds words.
Because a human boy made a brawny beastkin admit that he might not win.
In terms of physical abilities, beastkin were superior to humans.
And Arnold, who had been tempering his body, would be even more so.
If he could still not win, had the other partys abilities reached a point that was on a different level from Arnolds?
To begin with, there were few humans with the aptitude in magic.
Elves, dragonewts and demons were blessed with aptitude in magic. On the other hand, beastkin and dwarves who could use magic were less than rare.
He does seem to be an extrely terrific boy How is he related to Lim-chan?
He was close to her age, so I asked him if he wanted to beco a companion of the depressed Lim. Thats how. Lately, Lim has regained her liveliness. It may be thanks to Seiji.
Is Seiji the na of that boy?
Ah, those two must be eating lunch at this ti while enjoying the scenery of the Paudal Wetland Belt.
Although Arnold was genuinely glad for her daughters jollity, a mischievous urge was budding inside Doorey.
It could be called a modest revenge for losing in love.
Fumu, so you have already been recognized as father?
What?
When Doorey caught his quizzical expression, he pursued.
No, Lim-chan and Seiji-kun? But
Hahaha, dont be stupid. Those two are just kids.
He raised his voice as if he was forcibly laughing off the vague unease floating up inside his mind.
Then, let ask youwhen was it that you beca conscious of Millay as a woman?
Maybe your age didnt differ much from those two?
Suddenly, a crack seed to develop on the porcelain cup which Arnold was grasping. The next instant
*Vein pops* *BOOM!*
It burst.
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