218 - - 165 The Ghost Hunting and the Grave keeper

Why did you do such a terrible thing ......?"

To the saddened Magmel, the woman says, "Yes, it is. It's certainly terrible," she nodded and continued.

But back then, that kind of discrimination against subhumans was much more pronounced than it is now. Well, I don't think it's changed that much now, but I guess people are still afraid to be different.

"But that doesn't mean you should kill your own child ....... We're the same person. ......

"Because we are the same people. The same human being as ourselves mingled with another, and something unknown, neither human nor subhuman, was conceived in his or her body. Such a thing is nothing but an object of fear, isn't it?"

Tiruna's cheeks puffed up at the woman's words.

We are not 'something else'.

We're not 'something' at all!

The woman then realized that Tiruna was half human and half mermaid.

The woman bowed her head apologetically and said, "I'm sorry.

I'm sorry," she said, bowing apologetically. You are half-human too, aren't you? That was a gaffe. I hope you can forgive me.

I don't mind. I am the one who is sorry. It's not your fault at all.

I'm glad to hear you say that. You are much more mature than you look.

Yes, I am. I am everyone's big sister.

As we smiled at Tiruna, who was puffing out her little chest, the woman also smiled at us and said, "Good party, huh?

It's a good party, isn't it? I'm lonely like this, so I envy you guys a little.

Thank you very much. Excuse me, but are the others ......?

If they are from the village, they are scattered now. The demons disappeared into thin air, but that was not the end of the story. --The "Oni-Hunt" had begun.

"The Demon Hunt: ......"

We all raised our eyebrows at the mention of this very dangerous name.

Oh," she said. I told you that discrimination was prominent at that time.　The actual "Oni-Hunt" is a name given to the process by which numerous innocent Oni-Humans are killed by humans. Those who managed to survive, perhaps because of their experience, do not have a specific village, and even now live in seclusion in unpopular places.

Hmmm, what a helpless story. If the story is true, it seems that not only the demon people, but also other people have a deep hatred for people. ......

The woman glanced at Arca, who cowered her shoulders and said, "I don't hate them.

I don't have any hatred for them. I was raised by the "person," after all.

I don't have any hatred for him," she said, cowering.

While we all roll our eyes, the woman tells us the story of her life, somewhat happily.

She has already passed away, but she was a very special woman. She picked me up when I was still a baby and raised me with only her hands.

Yes, you were picked up by a good person. You were picked up by a good person, weren't you?

Yes. She was like a mother to me.

By the way," the woman said, looking at the grave next to the one in question.

She could be lying under there.

What?

Why there?　The woman crossed her arms with a mysterious look on her face.

I thought it would be a good idea to bury her here, too, but it was her will. I think she thought that I would be able to protect the other graves here, where there are no longer any gravekeepers. That's why I visit them so often and take care of them and the other graves.

"I see. I am sorry to have disturbed you.

I bowed my head, but the woman shook her head and said, "No.

I hope you don't mind. I'm sure the girls would be happy to see you in such a lively atmosphere once in a while. Besides..."

And then...

I found it!　The Creator was right after all!

I knew the Creator was right!

Suddenly, two black-clad figures appeared in front of us.

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