Chapter 30 Huh... No Way, For Real
Yeah, there are things I can't even tell myself. Things I don't know if I can believe or not. Of course, I'm not from this world, I was brought here through Hero Summoning.
"Hey, Tatsuma."
"What is it?"
"I can tell that you're hiding an incredible power from me."
"T-That's not true, right?"
Probably, I'm showing everything.
"No, that's not true. Up until now, the only one I couldn't kill was you."
Oh, I see what she means.
"Oh, I see what you mean."
If I had failed and chosen death, Rosalia-san wouldn't be here. So I guess I've been successful until now. It's enviable to be strong, but at the same time, it's scary. It's good that we've reconciled, but honestly, if I keep being targeted for my life, she's a troublesome opponent.
After that, it turned into a little quarrel, saying, "We can't sleep together." But because I wouldn't yield, in the end, Rosalia-san ended up sleeping in the carriage. At night, I ended up dozing off while keeping watch over the fire.
As long as I'm still recovering, I know I'll be fine even if I don't sleep for a few days. But during the day, I was asked to sleep, so I decided to take a nap in the swaying carriage.
"I was born in the chief's house. But it was right after I became an adult. Both my father and mother were succumbe by the Oso (Dreadful element) poison. That's why I inherited Norwood."
Rosalia-san's upbringing is similar to my past. Rosalia-san was affected by Oso, and I lost my family to illness and accidents. Even now, I can't fully accept that I have gained this kind of power.
I've always wondered why I wasn't awoken to this power sooner, you know? If there really are gods or goddesses, they'd probably say, "Don't push it," but using this in Japan would cause a big problem.
"Rosalia-san"
"What's up?"
"It must have been pretty painful to end up like that, right?"
"I got healed by you, so I'm fine now."
"I see... So, how many people are in the village?"
"I think there are about thirty people now."
"I see. Besides Rosalia-san's village, are there other Kuromori people?"
"They seem to be, but I don't know much about it."
That's how it was when I was awake, being told about Rosalia-san while being rocked in a carriage.
By the evening of the second day, we had deviated from the main road and were heading to an unfamiliar place. When I woke up, I had no idea where we were running. Nevertheless, the horses pulling this carriage were running steadily. I could only say, "As expected."
Leaving Watterhills on the third day. The carriage stopped before the sun set. It was still too early to make camp.
"This is my hometown."
Until I arrived here, I heard various stories. This village relies on hunting, gathering, and the cultivation of root and leaf vegetables. They also sometimes go to other towns for procurement.
The fields, gradually turning into harvested land. A narrow road stretches through them, too narrow for carriages to pass each other. A gentle, leisurely slope continues for a while.
Even though this village appears peaceful, remembering Rosalia-san's condition, I can imagine it's not always so. This place is only three days away from the human realm by carriage. Yet, they live here in fear of Oso's erosion.
"Tatsuma."
"Hmm?"
"I have one more favor to ask."
"I'll listen to as many as you have."
"Thank you. I've already retired as a bounty hunter after being defeated by you and showing such a pathetic side. However, I want you to keep 'that' a secret."
A hitman―someone who had killing as part of their profession―wants me to hide it for them.
"Alright."
"Thank you. When I leave here, I said I would 'get the Magic Tool.' That's all."
"Understood."
So, it seems that Oso has completely infiltrated this place. The water, the food, the vegetables, the soil, the air... everything is pretty messed up. Depending on the situation, it could be too late to do anything about it.
As we ride the carriage and head into the village, the number of people gradually increases. It's getting closer to winter, so everyone is bundled up. However, there's no one wearing a coat. That's why their faces look normal. Their ears are slightly shorter than the elves I imagine. Looking at Rosalia-san next to me, her ears are longer than ours, that's all.
But I felt something was off. Like Rosalia-san, the people here have a dark tan. However, just like her, the palms of their hands are pale. And their fingertips... I knew it, but still... I can't believe it.
In the coachman's seat, when they see Rosalia-san, who is driving, everyone nods in acknowledgement. They are generally young. There are no elderly people anywhere to be seen.
"Is this, by any chance, Rosalia-san?"
"What's up?"
"Someone around the same age as your father or mother..."
"Oh, I see what you're thinking. Everyone passed away due to the accumulated Oso poison over the years. They became like my parents."
"Oh no..."
"That's why there are only young people here, under 50."
"Yes?"
"I said, there are only young people."
Wait a minute. Why are people under 50 young?
"What, Not even 50..."
"Well, if they're under 50, they're still young. They've just recently become adults."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm currently 62. If my parents were still alive, I wouldn't be taking over as the clan leader at this age."
"Hey, listen."
"What's up?"
"I'm 31 years old, you know?"
"Huh? Am I tired or something? Are you saying strange things, Tatsuma?"
"No, I'm really 31 years old."
"Are you kidding me? I see. So that's how it is for humans. I thought you were at least 70 or older... I never expected you to be younger. You can't judge people by their appearance, huh?"
So, saying that, Rosalia-san pats my back.
Like, the people here are all older than me and they just became adults. What's up with that? Demon (mazoku) guys.
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