After seeing Giba's whole roast cooked, we returned to the edge of the forest.

If you take a breath, we'll start working with the advance party to get a baton touch. Today, I borrowed another room in the village of Fow, and Yun-Sudra took care of it.

After all, the workload is also jumping significantly because the volume is increased from the normal 50% to 70%. However, the players who took on the role of assistant showed that they were working as expected. By engaging in two Easter festivals and numerous feasts, everyone is properly skilled. The exuberance of the festival was repeated, and Kamakura was overflowing with enthusiasm and vitality more than yesterday.

Four moments after the start of the work, at the fifth moment after the descent, we were able to finish all the work as planned.

"Giba meat stir-fried with malomalo" and "Giba balls" increased by 50%, and "Giba curry" and "Giba stew" increased by 70%.

Incidentally, the Luu family's "Giba bone ramen" increased by 50%, Mime's special "Giba Stewed Fruit Sake" increased by 70%, and "Giba and Seafood Caron Milk Soup" increased by 80%. [Giba bone ramen] is particularly difficult to prepare, so it was decided to have it accepted at the Luw's house, which was more relaxed than this house.

I hear that the Dinh family sells their baked goods in the same stall while finishing simple crepes locally. The baked goods were made using a recipe for roll cake that had recently improved dramatically in quality, and the cream of ramampa similar to peanut was enclosed inside.

"Well then, let's go." Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to the end. ”

We're going for the bunker town.

Whether crying or laughing, the Soul Suppressing Festival is only half a day away. If this festival was considered unsuitable for the atmosphere of the people around the forest, it could be the first and last time to participate - anyway, we had to do our best to see the full content of the festival.

Travel to and from the station town is better than last night.

Whether a new crowd was coming in this day, or whether the people of the bunker town were showing up more than ever - no matter what, there was no fear of lots of prepared food being sold out.

The number of people dressing up also seems to have increased. The underworld dwellers, all of whom were monochromatic, were making a lot of noise this evening.

"Hey, we're ready to cook 50% more food today." It's a race to decide which of the Ruu's ramen will sell out first. "

Levi, who met at the [Kimusu's Tail Pavilion], laughed and said something like that.

Well, ramen is a difficult gift to speed up cooking, and it has been proven at Easter that even if you serve two kinds of ramen, the queue will not be interrupted, so if you prepare the same quantity, you will be sold out at the same time. Even so, Levi was in such a mood that he could jump out of his mouth.

"The cafeteria was also difficult yesterday, right?" Were the Levites able to sleep properly? "

"Yeah. You're making noise all night today, aren't you?" As expected, some customers stick to it later than usual, but it doesn't matter. "

The young Levi, of course, and Lars are walking with their canes and laughing. I don't think they'd be happy to do what they can for [Kimusu no Tail Pavilion]. We were able to continue down the street with the same level of exhilaration and vitality.

From this time on the street, you can already see people playing whistles and drums. There were a lot of great performers among them, so there must be a lot of travellers. However, such people were dressed as inhabitants of the Nokkinomi Underworld, so they did not know who they were at all.

As you go down the street, traffic gets busier and busier. It should still be more than half an hour before sunset, but it's very busy. With a total of nine stalls pushed, we could hardly move on like we thought.

"What? We haven't even left the stall yet, but we're busy at the end of the hall." Are you doing something interesting? "

When Levi received such a word, Ei = Fa raised her gaze overhead in a happy state.

"Asta, that 's--"

It is very unusual for Eifa to put it that way. So I followed that gaze in a hurry, and I stood up without even being able to raise my voice.

A strange shadow is rising in the sky, which is being dyed red.

Standing on a thin, long stick of seven or eight meters, a small figure blowing a sideways flute -- the sound of its sad flute caught up with the noise of the surrounding, and stroked my ears in a flutter.

Because of the distance, I only see black shadow magicians.

However, humans who were acquainted with such a splendid art should not exist in this world.

And --- the figure that jumped out from the side of the curtain gave me even more surprise.

"Asta... it's been a long time."

The person said so in a trembling voice.

It's a little girl who can only reach my breasts.

Wearing a cloak with a hood and covering the upper half of her face with a gleaming ball of insect color, the girl seemed to be looking up at my face from the other side of the glitter.

"Come on. I told you not to move on your own." Absolutely insatiable. ”

Then, a new figure comes after the girl. Even though you were small like a toddler, hiding your face with a hooded cloak and a collar wrap, I didn't mishear the voice.

"Dia! You're Dia, aren't you? Now then, after all, this girl here--"

"That's Chill." Now that he's hidden it, you can call him that, too. "

That's what the girl who showed up later said as she shifted her collar around her neck.

Golden eyes reminiscent of a bobcat, small noses, large mouths, and scars of burns engraved on both cheeks - Dia, the [Guardian] who was once a people of the sanctuary. Dia spilled white teeth on her face as she looked at me and Ei = Fa.

"Both seem to be breathless, above all else. But first, let's celebrate our reunion with Chill."

After all, this girl was Chill = Rim.

When I turned towards you in a daze, Chill-Rim put her hands together to pray in front of her chest.

"Asta, I'm sorry... how am I supposed to apologize..."

"Chi, what the hell is Chil-Rim apologizing for?"

When I responded like that, Dia raised her eyebrows and said, "Hey."

"Didn't I tell you that Chill decided to hide Mr. Just in case, I decided to hide my origins as a free pioneer."

"Oh, I'm sorry, but why does Chill have to apologize to me?"

"I heard about the calamity that hit Genos on the road." Was Genos to be avenged by a sect of evil gods? ”

With Dia's explanation, I finally figured it out. The faction of the Order of Evil Gods that attacked Genos was in the first place the headquarters of those who took Chil-Rim. They were on their way to take Chil-Rim to the home of the Order of Evil Gods, where they would stay in Genos - a place of utter annihilation.

"That's not what Chill cares about." Didn't I tell you at the time that everyone in the Evil God sect was trying to take you away? ”

With my surrounding ears open, I whispered like that, and I folded my body to match the height of Chill = Rim's gaze.

The silver eyes were wet with tears on the other side of the jade-colored sparkling Vale. In order to disperse that mist, I'm going to deliver a heartfelt smile.

"It's good to see you again safely." You were able to get the people of Gamley's Seat to accept it, weren't you?...... Congratulations, Chill "

Rather than wiping away her tears, Chill-Rim clutched at me as she spilled even bigger grains of shizuku.

Those little hands are grabbing my neck. That warmth made me feel even warmer.

Chill is already ten years old, but you should forgive him for this.

When Diae said in such a way with an impatient face, Ei = Fa replied with frustration, "I know," and suddenly softened her eyes.

"But I didn't expect to see you again this evening." I'm glad you're breathing too, Diaz. "

"Hmm. The Diazs had just arrived in Genos just now." I heard that the Soul Quenching Festival was going to be held in Genos, and the Pinos were in a hurry to run Totos and Rock Lizards. ”

When Dia responded, Levi called out, "Hey."

"I don't know what's going on, but it looks like we're finally moving on." Isn't it better to keep pushing the stalls and talking about accumulation? "

The people of the city have not been told anything about Chil-Rim and Dia. In particular, the girl who had been kidnapped by the Order of Evil Gods, the Liberty Demon Girl, had the appearance of being banished by Sims.

"Oh, yeah, that's right. But with Dia and the others--"

That's where the sighing voice came in.

A haunted figure approaches as the crowd stirs. Then, after noticing the small figure that followed, Levi said, "Oh!” he exclaimed.

"Late! When did you get back to Genos?" The Milan-Masses have been waiting for you with their necks long? "

“Yes, it's been a long time. But that's what it's like to live as a [Guardian]."

Late replied with a grown-up smile that didn't match her age.

And the master person laughs at me and Ei = Fa, "Hey, hey, hey."

"It's the first time I've seen you, A = Fa and Asta." I'm glad they're both doing well. I was really thinking about waiting there, but Late's patience had run out, so I was headed to [Kimusu's Tail Pavilion]. "

Golden brown hair, purple eyes, a thin face like a camouflage, and a long, thin body - not to mention the [Guardian] Camua = Josh.

"It's a shame, Camua-Josh." However, it seems that standing here will get in the way of traffic. I think we should head to the right place. "

"Oh, even though it's the first reunion in half a year, it's a strangeness!"... but the pleasure of seeing Ei = Fa again seems to have been felt even more. "

Camua-Josh looked back toward Late with a smile.

Well then, I'll rendezvous with Asta, so why don't you just head for [Kimusu's Tail Pavilion]? If you seem too busy, you can help him with his work. ”

“Yes, I will.”

Then Late tried to leave, and Levi panicked and said, "Oh!” he exclaimed.

"Wait, wait a minute!" First of all, there's something I have to tell you... erm... I gave Teria a wedding! "

Late looks back at Levi with an unchanging smile.

Levi coughed up one cough and took an upright stance.

"Late is like Teria's brother, so I really wanted her to see the wedding... but there was a situation and I decided to give her the wedding sooner." But I will definitely make Terrier happy-- "

"I see. I left Genos because of me, so please don't worry about it."

Late bowed as if nothing had happened and walked away like the wind.

Levi scratches his head with both hands as he groans "Woosh".

"Oh dear. Let me talk to you later... but I don't know if I'm going back at this point."

"Be good. If Late was like your daughter's brother, you'd be replacing your brother." My brother is in a good mood

Lars scratched his son's back as he smashed his face.

Even for the Levites, Late's return was a big deal. I decided to bite the lavish shoulders of Chill-Rim, who was still clinging to my neck, while biting at my stingy thoughts.

"For now, let's move over there." I don't have much time right now, but let me tell you something. "

"Yes..." said Chill-Rim, still spilling large grains of tears, but there was a happy smile in his mouth.

Even with the gleaming, jade insect-colored veil, you can see that the silver eyes are shining without staring. Over the past few months, Chil-Rim has been able to stay healthy without being threatened by the power of Hoshimi. Thinking like that, I was about to spill my tears.

◇

After that, I managed to reach the prescribed space, and after asking Faye-Bame to warm up the iron plate, I decided to send a reunion greeting to Chil-Rim and the others.

I see. So Chill and the others were able to meet [Gamley's Seat] in a place called Dura?

"Yes. Even then, I made a lot of noise against the pirates... but thanks to you, I got nothing."

The Chil-Rims left Genos in the middle of the rainy season, the red moon. It took more than six months for the Chil-Rims to return to Genos.

"However, it was unexpected that Dia and the others were still acting together." Your role was to entrust Chill to [Gamley's Seat]? "

Ai = Fa's question was answered with "ok" by Dia, who hid her face with a wrap around her collar.

"Dia wanted to see how Chill was until she calmed down, and she had no choice but to go anyway, so we thought about taking action together for a while. I don't know what Camua-Josh meant."

"Oh no. I feel the same way." In the first place, I was the one who came up with the idea of entrusting her to [Gamley's Seat], so I'm sure you'll be responsible for that. "

That's what Camua-Josh said, with a smile on his face.

"Well, with [Gamley's Seat], there's nothing boring about it." Niya seemed very uncomfortable, though. "

“So, there's still time until Easter, so we decided to stop by Genos just once before that. Along the way, I heard about the Soul Quenching Festival...... and rushed to this night in a hurry.”

Finally, Chill-Rim, who seems to be comfortable, explains it to me like that.

With that in mind, [Gamley's Seat] was still performing across the street. The music of Pinot and Douga is accompanied by the performance of flutes and drums. About half of "Gamley's Seat" were found to be doing well.

"I just heard a strange rumor... that Lord Tikatras of the Duke of Derm is staying in Genos today?"

Ai-Fa's expression tightened in response to Camua-Josh's words.

"Yes, he will show his face at the stall this evening." Maybe we should avoid seeing him look like a chill. "

"No. With Lord Tikatras' eyes, we won't be able to see through her." It's just that I think you're a girl with a clean heart who's a liberal pioneer.

In response, Ei = Fa became even more sharp.

"It's Camua-Josh. Are you familiar with Tikatras?"

"Yes, I've been invited to the Derm Mansion several times." That's quite a masterpiece, isn't it? "

That's what Camua-Josh said, laughing mockingly.

"I wonder if Lord Tikatras is still taking care of only Degion and Vichezzo?" I'm looking forward to seeing how Vichezzo is doing at the Soul Festival. "

"... it seems that Tikatras is similar to Camua = Josh."

"Ahahah. I wonder if it would be a bit difficult for the people around the forest?" But, well, don't worry about the chill. More than that, Dia, who was once a people of the sanctuary, will blind us....... I'm sure it'll be on all sides of [Gamley's Seat] as well. "

Then Camua-Josh looked toward Chil-Rim with a gentle glance.

"So you can rest assured and enjoy your reunion with Asta." Tomorrow morning, it's time to say goodbye. "

"What? Are the chills leaving Genos in one night?"

When I shouted in surprise, Chill-Rim nodded, "Yes."

"The purpose of this time was to show you that you're safe... so when night falls, you should be able to leave."

"I see. Now, after work, let's take a sightseeing tour of the station town together." We're going to be watching the Soul Suppression Festival all night today, too. "

"Well, but... aren't you bothering me?"

"There's nothing annoying about it." Hey, Ai = Fa? "

Hmm. As long as Dia is here, there's no need for more guards.

Ei = Fa also said that with a gentle look.

Chill-Rim bowed, “Thank you.”

"So, Asta and the others are going to work, right?" I think I'll go back there and do my job. "

Yeah. I look forward to seeing you again.

“Yes, if Asta and the others start a business, it's my job to buy the food.”

Chill-Rim left with a very gentle smile and walked away with Dia.

After seeing off those little backs, Ei = Fa took a deep breath.

"Chill seems to be feeling much better than before. It must have been innocent and clever originally."

"Yes, she's been getting better and better until she finds [Gamley's Seat]." I'm sure Asta and Ai-Fa gave us hope. "

Camua-Josh, who was left alone on the spot, said so with a clear gaze, like Grandma Ziba. But Ei = Fa said, "Hmm?" I returned my gaze. "

"Could it be Camua = Josh who gave Chill hope?" If it hadn't been for you, Chill would have been alone with his Sims. ”

“No. Asta and Eifa treated her as a single person without fear of her power, so that she could regain her hope of living. Otherwise, any idea would have been ruined."

Camouflage-Josh repeated his words as he stroked the brash floating jaw.

"In any case, she was able to form a solid bond with all aspects of [Gamley's Seat]." Now I'm learning to control my powers under Lilanos, so I don't have to worry about anything anymore.... and that Genos and the elite from the woodside destroyed a sect of evil gods? Then there is no longer any fear that her presence will catch the attention of the Evil God sect. That's why everything has to be solved. "

"Hmm. However, the existence of Chill should not be known to the people of the Royal Capital." Are you sure you don't need to keep an eye on Tikatras? ”

The only people who know the fact that Chil-Rim has been deposited in [Gamley's Seat] are me, Ai-Fa and Souti's blood family, and Pratica and Alyshna, who stood at a farewell dinner. Even Mulstein and Vermes have not been informed of the fact, so it is only natural that Eifa should be cautious.

But Camua-Josh returned to his usual cheerful glance and nodded, "Yes."

"Although that gentleman is good at seeing through the essence of people." The essence of Chill is nothing more than a free-minded pioneer, so don't worry about anything. The power of stargazing is just one skill that has nothing to do with the human nature of Chill. "

"Well, if that's what Camus-Josh says, let's believe it....... Asta will be relieved to do her job."

Yeah, I got it. Camua will be back later, too.

I went back to the stall and rendezvoused with Faye-Behm.

“I'm sorry I left you to work on such an important day.”

“No, there's no reason to apologize for warming up the iron plate.”

While speaking like that, Faye-Behm is a serious person. I guess they were burning up their fighting spirit for the big job that was going to start.

"Nevertheless, I didn't expect to come to [Gamley's Seat]." As always, it looks like you're a brilliant artist. ”

"Yeah, absolutely."

On the other side of the hedge, Doga's big head peers. Sometimes, the sleeves of the vermilion costume wrapped around Pinot fluttered. Unlike other travellers, they don't dress up as underworld dwellers.

Soon, all the stalls told me that they were ready.

When I started doing business, more than last night's waves came in. Gamley's Seat brought in a huge number of people.

For a while, we'll be too busy coping. My job was to "stir-fry Giba meat", so my role was to cook the dish today.

After that, for about half a minute, the rush continued with a violent momentum, and in the middle of it, the Shrine of the Great Eagle appeared. It was sunset and the Soul Suppression Festival officially started.

Today, I don't have time to test the shrine. It was about the size of a foot.

Then, about a quarter of a minute passed, and finally, a little bit of the customer's feet had settled down. Finally, the faces of [Gamley's Seat] came to the stall.

"Asta, that was a shame." But this time, we were able to meet in less than a year. "

A distinctive voice echoes, which sounds like singing just by talking.

A mysterious girl with a doll-like face and a demonic atmosphere somewhere - Pinot, a light worker. With a demonic smile on his bloody red lips, Pino bowed in a playful manner.

Along with that, Chill-Rim, who was holding a large plate, quietly refrained from doing so. So when I tried to say hello, Pinot took the lead.

"Sun is in the middle of work, so you don't need to say hello." In this busy situation, it's hard to talk about it. "

It's true that in street scraps, we can't talk too much about it. The identity of Chil-Rim must be kept strictly confidential.

“That's right, but I'm so happy to see you unexpectedly. It looks like your rookie is doing well with the others.”

"Ahh, he will eventually take over the star reading art from Grandpa Lai, so please make it a pleasure."

Pinot grinned at Chil-Rim's head cheerfully.

But his anxiety is his joy above all. Chil-Rim also seemed to be smiling happily under Vale.

The other sides seem to be lined up in separate stalls. In the meantime, Doga, the giant, and Dilo, the taller, peeked from the wall. Moreover, Kamua-Josh's golden brown head was also seen in a splash.

"In the meantime, let's have about seven servings of that dish." It's still a long night, so we need to get ready for it. "

"I understand." You're not going to put up a tent today, are you? ”

"Ahh, it doesn't make sense to set up a tent just for one night." The sitting chairman, Grandpa Shantu, and Zeta are useless waste of rice. "

Even though it's been about nine months since we met again, Pinot is still in tune. However, it was originally a close quarters that only met once a year, so even with me, it seemed like it was not nostalgic, and it felt like it was irreversible.

"But... for such a festival, I still need all of you from [Gamley's Seat]." It feels like you've finally been buried. ”

When I said that, Pinot smiled with his eyes narrowed, saying, "Ah, we're happy."

There was something in that smile that she rarely showed, and it made me feel even more satisfied.