981 Mixed Days (2) ~ Trespassers ~

"Now, stand up.I'll protect you, so there's nothing to worry about. "

Ey-Fa grabbed my arm and rushed me like that.

On the other hand, the sword is firmly gripped.By then, there were signs of a whirlpool of outdoor disturbance in my ears.

"Let's move to the hall.Bandits don't step into the house, but they can't move in such a tight place. "

"Uh-huh, okay.Hold on a second. "

When I woke up on the bedding, I was holding the body of Chil-Lim, who was sleeping with me.Chil-rim, who had fallen asleep deeply, woke up when he was in a position not to drop it.

Chil-rim's body, which was weak, trembled like it was twitching and rubbed towards my chest.

"Stay away... stay away from me..."

It was a word directed at Ai-Fa.

Eye Fa narrows her eyes sharply and answers "no" low.

"I'm sorry, but this time I'll have you prioritize my convenience.Aster, move to the hall. "

"Uh-huh. I got it."

I held Chil-Rim's body back and stood up.

Chil-rim gripped my chest costume tightly and began to shake my whole body.The eyelids were tightly closed, completely hiding the silver eyes.

There, the accusation of "uhh" resonates.

From the blanket under his feet, the black cat sachi peeked at his head.

"... I'm not going to get into enough trouble with you.Rest there. "

Nah

"All right, let's go.Stay close to me. "

Ey-Fa slowly slid the doorplate in the bedroom.

Some candlesticks were lit up in the hall. Ten men were resting, so the bedding was spread out at their feet without gaps.

But there shouldn't be anyone sleeping breathlessly, and all the bedding is empty.Instead, there were shadows by the left and right walls and by the entrance.

"What about Dari-Sauti?

Ey-Fa approached the wall on the right hand side, holding my shoulder.It was Dari-Sauti who was looking out your window for a cold book.The remaining two are Vera's parents and Dawn's eldest brother.

"The bandits fled, and three hunters pursued them.The remaining four are surrounding the house and preparing for further raids.I didn't decide there was only one thief. "

I see. Looks like you've been a good thief at killing signs a long time. "

"Mm-hmm. I'm sure it's quite skillful.The hunters I remember followed me, but I don't know what to do. "

So Dari-Sauti glanced at me.

His eyes are sharp, but his mouth is filled with a powerful smile.

"Absolutely, we should be careful.I didn't even do my gibber-hunting job, and I was worthy of staying at home. "

"Hmm. I'm grateful to Dari-Sauti and the others.I couldn't go after the thief alone. "

I sat on the wall and stood in a position to cover it, and Ey-Fa answered.

"Did she wake up too?You look terrified. "

"This can't be helped.... Aster, if you can do this, you can do it. "

"Uh-huh, okay.... it's okay.This house is protected by very strong people. "

That's how I stroked the trembling Chil-Rim's back.

And then -- "I'm sorry..." that sad voice came out of my mouth.

"What are you apologizing for?

When Ey-Fa immediately asked, Chil-Lim trembled again and looked down on my chest.

Ey-Fa nodded his gaze, and I'll call him again.

"It's okay, I'm not afraid of anything.... what is Chil-Lim apologizing for?Chil-rim is not bad, so you don't have to apologize. "

"No... it's all my fault... when I'm here, something bad happens... people around me are in terrible eyes..."

"That's not true.Bad things happen because there are bad people.Chil-Lim is not responsible. "

Chil-Lim looked up at me in tremor.

Your beautiful silver eyes are getting wet again.

"Don't leave me alone... stay with me..."

"It's okay. I would never give Chil-Rim to a bad person."

With all my heart, I stroked Chil-Lim's head.

"But who's doing the wrong thing?I wonder if he knows Chil-Lim.

"I don't know... but the scary ones..."

"Do you know people who are scared?

It seemed like we were finally close to the core, but that was the limit to Chil-Rim.The young face is distorted by grief, and the body starts to tremble when it struggles.Chil-Lim was in a state of confusion with just one word from me.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I won't say anything anymore!You won't say anything, so let me go...!

"I'm sorry, I'm fine.Calm down, hold your breath... there's nothing to be afraid of. "

I held the little body softly so that Chil-Rim wouldn't expose it.

Chil-rim's forehead, pressed against my shoulder, is very hot.The fever came back again.I slowly stroked Chil-rim's head, regretting my lack of heart.

Eventually, Chil-Lim looks exhausted and loses consciousness.

Ey-Fa grabbed her mouth with a grip and lifted a blanket at her feet and put it on Chil-Rim's back.

"Chief Dali-Sauti.Looks like the men who were chasing the bandits are back. "

The head of Vella's family, who was looking out the front door, reported that.In the dirt, the three dogs are holding their heads tightly, and only Gill seems to be sleeping round the giant body.

After a while, the front door panel was wide open.

Rad-Lid, the head of Lid's family, appeared there.It seemed to be stopping raining now, and there was no sign that the giant body was getting wet.

"Oh, you finally saw Asta's face!It's like a catastrophe, above all!

Soon, the parents of Ai-Fa and Vella looked at Rad-Lid's smile as if they had stopped.Rad-Lid was in a hurry and pressed his hand against his mouth.

"Ah, you said you shouldn't let the girl sleep.I'm sorry, I was inadvertent. "

"Mm-hmm. I'd like you to keep it down.... so what happened to the bandits?

"Mm-hmm. Gotcha."

Rad-Lid said that lightly, so I was about to raise my voice of surprise.

"Did you catch him? That's Rad-Lid."

"No, I'm not proud of anything because I was alone and there were three of them.Nevertheless, without three of us, we wouldn't have been able to catch him unharmed. "

Rad-Lid said so as he put his thick arms together on his belly like a log.

"So, what do we do?I don't think it's dangerous because I tied it up with a rope... but I think the chief, Dari-Sauti, should exchange words before handing it over to the town guard. "

"Hmm? I meant to, but... why did Lid's parents think of that?

"I can tell by looking at him.We have no idea. "

It was a disingenuous word, not like Rad-Lid.

Dari-Sauti turned his eyebrows back to Ai-Fa, the other side.

"Well, let's face to face with him.I wonder if the four men should stay on guard duty and face each other in the house, but could I get Ey-Fa's approval?

"Hmm, that's fine.... a thief is a daughter with golden eyes?

"Mm-hmm. That's exactly what you looked like."

Well, should Asta also check?... how's your daughter?

"Yeah, I think I'm totally asleep.I don't think it's gonna happen if it's not that noisy. "

Well, bring the thief here.

Rad-Lid rose from the earth to the hall and summoned his compatriots.

It was followed by Zei-Din and Joe-Run.When I saw the girl with her left and right, I shook myself in dismay.

I'm sure they stripped me of my coat with my weapon.Yesterday - or the day before yesterday at noon - the appearance that was neatly hidden is exposed to the public.

Indeed, she had burning golden eyes.

There are red and black burn marks on his face.All I saw was one side, but she had both her cheeks burned painfully.

And he's short.

Considering the height difference between Joe-Lan and the others, it would be about 140 cm.

Wrapped in that tiny body is a coarse long-sleeved outfit.There's nothing strange about it, it's like a traveler who's often seen in Genos.

She looked at us indoors in silence.

His eyes are huge and hanging like a cat.The nose is small, the mouth is large, the curly hair is bright red like fire, and the unintentional expression is engraved on the young face.

Her hands, feet and torso were slender, and she really looked like a toddler, but her little body didn't feel like it was overflowing with wild vitality.

Yet many people would not have been surprised by her appearance.

But we had a reason to be surprised.

It was Dari-Sauti who questioned the reason.

"Are you... a people of the sanctuary?

Yes, it is.

She looked very much like Tia.

And as far as I and I-Fa were concerned, it was also clear that many of the sanctuary's people looked like Tia.

The only difference was that she had yellow-brown skin that looked like a Western folk, and both cheeks were ruthlessly burned.

"... do you know the people of the sanctuary?

She said so, glowing her golden eyes.

The voice was also an under-tongued voice very similar to Tia's.

"But Dia abandoned the sanctuary.Otherwise, I wouldn't be wandering outside the sanctuary. "

"Are you... Deer?

Ey-Fa asked in a slightly blurred voice.

Mysterious girl - Dia, with her golden eyes, snorts cutely.

"Oh, yeah.Dia is just Dia because she has abandoned both his name and that of his mother.Are you complaining about Deer's name, you blue-eyed ladies?

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We're going to meet Dear in the hall of Fa's house.

Vera's parents and Dawn's eldest brother are at the left and right windows, and Zeiddin is watching us at the entrance.Sitting in the middle of the hall, Dia tied her arms with a rope, and Rad-Lid and Joe-Run walked left and right.It is Rad-Lid who holds the tip of the rope.

"Because he has terrible powers.Neither of them pulled out their swords, so they were just after each other... but that was the only thing that made them feel like they were in a bloody fight. "

That's what Rad-Lid said, Dia grumbled.

"Why should Dia be seen like this when she hasn't done anything wrong?Is it a sin to approach a quiet house near the forest?

"You know that this land is called the forest."

Dari-Sauti questions with a calm voice.

Looking over the bedding, Dia shrugged her shoulders with a cheeky face.

"I just heard people in town calling me that.Even though you don't look like horrible people, Deer doesn't know why you're doing such an illegal imitation. "

"In town, you're supposed to be the outlaw.You're supposed to have killed three people in your workplace town. "

Dia hid her golden eyes in half her eyelids.

Just by doing so, you can see strange wonders in your eyes.

"Dia only protected herself.Is it Deer's fault that you pulled the sword first?

"It's up to the town people to figure it out.But we also have a question for you.... why were you looking for her?

Dia leaned against the wall and flew her gaze towards me, holding Chil-rim in her arms.

Was she a daughter with silver eyes?I didn't know because I was asleep. "

"Hmm. Didn't you see that girl's face?

"There's no way I know.When Dear ran in, the girl was after she was taken.All Dia knows is the name Chil-Lim. "

"Where did you run to?If possible, I'd like you to explain it sequentially from the beginning. "

"Why?" Dia leaned her head.

"You guys have nothing to do with this.I think you should leave such a nasty daughter with Deer to protect their lives. "

"We must surrender your identity to the guards of the town where you live.Before that, I just wanted to ask you a few questions. "

"From now on? Don't do that.Not just Deer, but you'll all be in trouble.They must be carrying a lot of suspicious pipes. "

"What's a jerk?... I still can't help but ask about the situation."

Dari-Sauti gave a powerful smile to his mouth as he stared at Dear without hesitation.

"Honestly, I don't think you're a bad person, either.You're too... similar to the people of the sanctuary we know.She was also a very good and righteous person. "

"... the people of the sanctuary will never be seen outside the sanctuary."

"Hmm. That's a big contraindication.But we've spent some time with the people of the sanctuary, and some of us have stepped into the sanctuary.I want to know how you, once a people of the sanctuary, could have killed people in the city. "

Dia shook up the dark ceiling and sighed in trouble.

"I don't think this kind of talk should be spread to too many people... otherwise you won't be able to return Dia's sword."

"Hmm. That sounds crazy, but you're being arranged as a great sinner.As a people of Genos, we must obey the law and surrender you to the guards.But if I insist on your innocence, I think I can give you a place to defend yourself before the nobles of Genos. "

"Dia hasn't done anything wrong.The laws of the kingdom shouldn't be complicated, but they still can't make Dear a sinner. "

Unfortunately, that's what Dia said.

"Okay. I'll tell you what Dia saw.... I really think we should turn her over to Dear without asking anything.Perhaps you and your nobles will just hold their heads. "

"If you're going the right way, hold your head as much as you want.That's how we've lived these days. "

With Dari-Sauti's powerful smile in mind, Dia finally started talking.

"... Deer, who abandoned the sanctuary, enjoyed living as a so-called visitor.Just hunting in the mountains is no different from living in the sanctuary, so I interacted with people in the town and sometimes worked to earn bronze coins while traveling around the territory.On that journey - maybe it was only half a month ago.I heard a strange rumor.It was when I was wandering a little west of the north from the realm of Genos. "

Dear's golden eyes glimpsed at us.

"There is a strange daughter in that nearby freelancer village.It sounded like your Sim astrologer could tell you what happened to people...When I heard that, I had a very bad feeling about Deer. "

"Why? Do astrologists manipulate such mysterious techniques?

"If you're an astrologer, that's fine.However, it is extremely dangerous for a person who is not an astrologer to have such a power...It's probably because I woke up to the power of the Great God. "

"How do I wake up to the power of the Great God?

"The great gods are still asleep, but the slightest force that spills out of them makes us human beings.The people of the sanctuary guard against such dangers with seal engravings.If a human who waves the power of the great gods emerges in the era of sleep, the harmony of the world will be disturbed. "

That's how Dia stood up on one knee.

"I'll turn my back on you from now on.The seal is engraved on Deer's hand. "

Deer got up and turned his back on us.

Dear's arms are tightly tied in the rough rope.The back of the hand was burned like a cheek, but only close to the wrist was a familiar pattern engraved black.

"In order to leave the sanctuary, Dia burned down all the tattoos, the proof of the Son of the Great God, but only the sealed ones remained.That's all we have to leave so that we don't wake up to the power of the Great God. "

"But... is that because the people of the sanctuary are the sons of the great gods?Can a human being in the outside world, who is the son of the four great gods, awaken to the power of the great gods?

"I don't know. To confirm that, Dia visited the land."

When Dia turned back to the front, she receded.

I see burn marks on the back of my foot as I take off my footwear.

"But Dia didn't make it.The village was on fire when Dear ran over.All the houses were burned, and all the humans returned their souls.... but there was only one person who escaped into the forest behind the settlement.He was on the verge of breathing, even though he was attacked by a meat-eating mutt - yet he left a few words for Dear. "

Diane's golden eyes shine again.

"Suspicious people pushed me into the village.They captured the stargazing daughter Chil-Lim and killed all the inhabitants with a strange technique.... that's what kept him from breathing.That's why Diane went after a group of girls named Chil-Lim and went to this territory called Genos. "

"Why? Is this chil-rim someone I don't even know?

"Even so, don't let go of the sacred power of the Great God.If there are people who try to abuse it, even more. "

With wrinkles around her nose, Dia discarded her like that.

"I see," Dali-Sauti murmured deeply.

"So? How did you track down that group?I suppose that group was already gone when you ran away?

"I've only been listening to people nearby and those who follow the streets.Apparently, they were split into several groups pretending to be peddlers, and I didn't have a clue... but I was able to follow their trail.Apparently, they used to steal and feed themselves where they went.So Dia went to this territory called Genos.... you must have been the first to say something, right?

All of a sudden, I was shook up and nodded back, "Uh-huh."

This girl is so much like Tia that she shouldn't upset my chest.Ey-Fa, who was right next to me, was watching Deer's behavior as she continued to eat silently.

"Now, let me tell you the rest of the story.How did you end up killing three people?

"In the evening, I finally met someone who said she had seen a daughter with silver eyes.It was the day before yesterday that I saw her, so I didn't know if she was still in Genos, but Diane decided to look for the whiskers of the men who had the daughter.I discovered it late last night.Deer snuck into the place and tried to see if she had a daughter... but Geez, who was lurking around the entrance, cried out and they noticed. "

"Hmm. Otherwise, it's unlikely that the people in town will notice your signs."

When Rad-Lid snapped his mouth happily, Deer responded cheerfully, "Not at all."

"So they ran away, so Dia decided to go after them.Then another fellow was waiting for him before he went.There were more than 10 opponents in total, and Dia couldn't help but take out the poison weapon.So I cut down all three of them, and I asked them where they'd done that girl... and they said something funny. "

"Something funny?

"Hmm. 'Did you take that girl from us?'... and...So Dia was able to observe.Someone rescued her, or she ran away on her own.Dia decided to run away because there were signs of the guards rushing in.They also ran away in pieces, so I couldn't chase them. "

"Hmm," Dali-Sauti stroked her sturdy lower jaw.

"So how did you know Chil-Lim was hiding in Fa's house?

"After dawn, Dia was looking for the guards' lockup.I thought if my daughter had escaped on her own, she would have relied on guards.After that, I heard the words of the samurai and the guard saying that they had left the castle town.The daughter, who is looking for a great sinner with golden eyes, is secretly hidden in the house of the façade near the forest.That's why I followed the people who were doing street food, and I got to this place and waited for the night to go by. "

"What? We've always been there for those who work in the stalls?Are you telling me that you followed us to Fa's house without our understanding?

Rad-Lid shouted in surprise, and Dia nodded "umu" with dissatisfaction.

"But I've just been noticed.I heard that the hunters around the woods have separate powers, so I was careful.... "

"Where did you hear about the hunter near the forest?

"The first day, I was asking about her whereabouts.I was told that Asta from Fa's house started the street food business, and that his gibberish food tastes good.Well, thanks to that, I was able to find this house. "

"But there are many clans involved in the stall business.Even if they followed the van, they would have toured various houses.So how was it possible to find out that this house was Fa's?

"There was only one house in this place, but there were a lot of people coming and going, so I just stepped on it as suspicious.If it weren't for this, I'd be going through all the houses in turn. "

After tracking the footprints of a group of suspicious people, it seemed that this Deer had excellent detective abilities.

Or is that your ability as a hunter grasped by the sanctuary?In the sense of chasing the prey, there may not have been a big difference between detectives and hunters.

"I see. I think I understand the approximation.Finally, I just want to ask you one thing. "

"Hmm. What is it?

"The three men who were killed last night were cut off on their right wrist and taken away.Was it your fault?

"Oh my God, that's it," Dia looked so disgusted.

"There is no reason to hurt a bad man, even if he is a bad man, after returning his soul.Dia slashed down three bad guys, but she didn't do anything so horrible. "

"Hmm... you don't seem to be lying to me."

"Of course. Even if I abandoned the sanctuary, it would be a meaningless lie -"

And Deer held her tongue there.

The golden eye is narrowed down to see something through.

"- Dia has never done such a horrible imitation.I just remember one thing. "

"Hmm. I wonder what it is.

"I can't say for sure that Dia is only confronted by the moonlight... but I think they all hid the back of their right hand.Wearing a bandage, wearing something called gloves in the north... Dia usually hides the scratches and engravings on her hands, so she felt a bit caught. "

"Hmm... this chil-rim daughter was wearing a bandage because she had a deep wound on the back of her right hand.Are they also wounded in the same place?

"No, he was manipulating swords and poison weapons with his right hand.That's why I was so upset. "

Finally, a small mystery was left behind.

No, is it a small mystery?Cutting off a human wrist and taking it away should have been an unusual assault.

"Well, it doesn't seem like we can solve that even if we think about it.Well... I wonder what I'm going to do now. "

When Dari-Sauti snapped, Dia held her mouth shut again with a childish face.

"You should behave honestly, because Dia told you everything honestly.I want Dear to return her sword and luggage and hand over her daughter. "

"Without the permission of the nobles and guards, I can't imitate myself like that.... and what are you going to do with her?

"In the meantime, I'm thinking of taking you to Sims.If you let the astrologer hang out with you, his power will be less noticeable. "

I see, Sims.But this girl has a fever, so she won't be able to move until it calms down. "

When Dari-Sauti answered that, Dia looked at me and Chil-Lim half-eyed again.

"... did that girl get sick?"

"Uh-huh. Looks like there's a bad wind coming in from the hand wound... and I think you're struggling with it."

"Of course. I wonder if they could kill my family and all my compatriots and make me look all right."

There was a golden flame in Deer's eyes.

But, of course, it's not a passion for us.Dia is burning deep anger at the horrible people who aren't here.

"The power of the Great God is not something that you can get as you wish.It is no coincidence that the daughter was born in such a state.... it can never be forgiven for such bad luck. "

"... yeah. I think so, too."

When I answered like that, Dear's eyes, which were pointing to Chil-Rim's back, were lifted up towards me.

You can smile with a loud smile on your young face.

"I've heard a lot about this town, but it seems that there are good people around the forest.It is people like you who are hiding this poor girl, and Dia is happy. "

After all, she was too much like Tia.Even if she abandoned the sanctuary, her soul possesses the sanctity and bravery that the Son of the Great God deserves.

"... in the meantime, I guess I'll just have to ask Melfridge and the others for their judgment."

Eventually Dari-Sauti proclaimed so with a majestic voice.

"It would be dangerous to go out at night if such dangerous people were wandering around the post town.Let's wait for the night to dawn before heading to the castle town first thing in the morning.Until then, you should rest here. "

"... do you keep your hands tied with ropes?

"I'm sorry, but this is all Genos law.Because it is true that you killed three people, you will not be free until the nobles forgive you.But I will tell you from my mouth how honest and righteous you are.If they were Genos' nobles, they wouldn't treat you like shit. "

"I don't know," Dia turned her back.

Dari-Sauti looks back at Ai-Fa with a faint smile.

"That's what it is. He's on our watch, so I want Eye-Fahs to rest like they did last night."

"... hmm. I am no different from Dari-Sauti's decision."

Answering in that way, Ey-Fa was still sneaking a glance at Dia with her eyes as if she was pushing her emotions and killing her.

I look away from you and stare at Chil-Lim sleeping in his arms.

(Don't leave me alone....)

That word contained such sad thoughts.

Chil-Lim was so young that he could kill all his family and compatriots in front of him - no matter what the reason was.

That's how we ended up spending the second night with more profound surprises and emotions than last night.