Chapter 34 It'S Hard To Say, But
On the way back in the carriage, facing visible Oso (Dreadful element) dripping from the roots of trees, I consulted with Rosalia-san.
"Hey. Once we finish the treatment here, let's go back and consider future measures."
"Yeah."
"But I also considered the possibility that it wouldn't be the case."
"Yeah."
"I was able to heal everyone's bodies, but I realized that this land cannot be healed. I saw it with my own eyes and felt it. Oso not only destroys people but also the places they live in."
"That's true."
"I think Rosalia-san understands, but that village is already beyond saving."
"I understand. I understand, but..."
"So, when I took a break and rented the carriage, I consulted with Privia-san, the head manager of the adventurer guild, Tigerman (Kojinzoku)."
"What did you say?"
"I said, 'I might request accommodation for the entire village.'"
"...Huh?"
"Of course, I got a straightforward permission, 'It's fine either way,' from Privia-san."
"I-Is that something that can be allowed?"
"Privia-san said, 'Anyway, Soutome-dono will take responsibility, right?' I replied without hesitation, 'That's the intention.' As for the Oso poison, Watterhills has not reached a fundamental solution. So I'll go back there because I still have many people to heal."
"Did I...do something terrible?"
"It's okay. At Watterhills, I have finished treating people with severe symptoms. I heard there were about 30 people here. There are many times more there. So it will take a lot more time. So I thought, 'It's okay to take a little detour, right?'"
"I see."
"So, I'm sorry, but let's abandon this village. There are plenty of jobs in such a big Watterhill. Then everyone should be able to eat properly compared to here."
"Yeah, unn..."
Rosalia holds my hand and sheds tears again. The two horses seem to know where they're going, so they're moving forward without worry.
"So, Rosalia, why don't you and everyone come back to Watterhill with me?"
"Is it okay?"
"Well, it's because I'll take responsibility. So, will you give up?"
"O-Okay. I'll give up and accept your help."
"It really helps to hear you say that."
After some time, we arrived at the village. Rosalia mentioned that there is a city that accepts the fact that this village is no longer viable. Perhaps it was Rosalia's words as the chief and her belief that I could cure the Oso poison that led them to agree to relocate.
While everyone was packing, I went to the stable in this settlement. There are about five horses here that are needed for farming and procuring supplies. They all look a bit emaciated and are lying there weakly. Most likely, these horses have also been affected by the Oso poison.
"I don't know if my words will reach you, but thank you for enduring until now."
Touching each of their backs one by one, I cast "Dis Recover" and "Full Recover". Then, they look at me with surprised eyes. After finishing the treatment for everyone, I divide the extra food and water that I had received and give it to them.
"It would be helpful if you could eat and drink and recover even a little. From now on, I'll have you walk for three days."
"So this is where you were... I see."
"Oh, Rosalia-san. Isn't your wording strange?"
"P-Please don't mind me..."
"Oh, by the way. You mentioned there was a carriage, right?"
"Ah, yes."
Something seems off. I wonder what's wrong?
"It should be around 30 people, including the children, right? And there are 5 carriages?"
"If we fix them, there should be usable ones, but..."
"If we start fixing them now, will we make it in time? Right?"
"Yeah, we're good at that kind of thing, so..."
As I thought about it carefully, I realized I should have noticed. How splendidly the materials of the mansion were processed. From the roads within the village to the compaction of the road surface and even to the construction of the stables. Although it's made of wood, it looks as if it's been joined together as if it were "originally meant to be that way." Perhaps they possess an incredible skill.
Rosalia-san told Corbett-san, and he finished repairing the carriage in just under an hour. He even added a canopy that wasn't there originally, and did the bending work on the bone of that fabric. It's amazing...
"Is there anything big that you really want to bring?"
I asked Corbett-san.
"It's okay."
"As for food, it'll be the same, but it'll last for three days so don't worry."
"Thank you for everything."
"...Um."
"What's wrong?"
Brigitte-san was next to Corbett-san.
"About princess - I mean, the chieftain"
Did she just say "princess"? It seems like that's what she's called. It's like a story, a small country princess being an assassin.
"Yeah?"
"Since she was little, she has been training in martial arts like archery and small swords. Of course, it's for hunting and to protect our village in case something happens."
"Oh, that explains a lot."
"She's very responsible, a bit stubborn, and quite emotional."
Oh, she's really saying whatever she want. So, being stubborn means the princess has the potential to be not just "kuudere" (cool and aloof), but also "yandere" (obsessively in love), huh? She has quite the mix of attributes.
"Yeah."
"It's been about 10 years since the previous chieftain and his wife passed away. Because of that, she started using more masculine language, thinking 'as the tribe chieftain, she shouldn't be underestimated by outsiders.' Originally, she was a gentle and kind older sister."
"I see."
"In our parents' generation, they all passed away around the same time as the previous chieftain. Here, the princess - the tribe leader is the oldest. That's why, I suppose, she became even more stubborn..."
"I see. From now on, at the very least, I think we can live without fear of the Oso poison. If your condition worsens, I can take care of them. Even though Oso poison isn't resolved in Watterhills where we're going, they promised to provide you a place to live. I'm kind of like a guardian for the whole place, so you don't need to worry about anything. Oh, but you'll have to work, just so you know."
"Of course."
Corbett-san laughs. Good, because he had the most severe symptoms.
"Please take care of Chieftain."
"Yeah, umm... I need Rosalia-san for 'what I'm going to do next.' So, I wanted to ask her for help."
At the very least, I have to express my "gratitude" to the people who made that wanted poster.
"I feel relieved to hear that."
"By the way..."
"What is it?"
"Just between you and me, how is Rosalia-san's cooking?"
"Oh, yes. We were taught by the princess herself. She's an amazing cook."
"I-I see... That's good."
I was a little nervous because I've heard that high-class ladies and nobles are often terrible at cooking. But I can't say that out loud.
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