I didn't struggle as hard as I thought I'd finally, but I still step out into that village with that in mind.
If I thought this was the last place, I had some emotion.
But more than that, I often think that two years ago I was able to do this safely.
I have magic in me now, but I didn't have it back then.
Still, I guess the reason I could do that was because I'd probably given up more than half of it.
"I don't know, I don't know, I don't know."
I groan so with a bitter smile, but it's only ever been possible to do it like a joke.
When I am blessed, I sincerely think.
And I'm sure that has always been the case just because I didn't realize it.
I had time to waste this time, so I remembered and thought about it again, and that's what I thought.
Back then, I probably only saw myself.
Everything around me is enemies, and I think I was thinking about that when no one would take my side.
That's why I couldn't stand it and jumped out of there.
But is that really true?
Those people, although they were certainly somewhat lethargic, were still not the kind of people who would leave their wounded children alone.
Then there was a corresponding reason there, or maybe I just didn't realize it.
That's what I think now.
Of course, it may be too much of my own thinking, and it's possible that I've beautified it because it's about the past.
But there's no need to think about it now.
"You just have to ask directly. I've come all the way here."
That's what I should have done back then.
No... I should have.
If I'd done that...
"Oh... but if I did, I might not be here right now..."
If I hadn't jumped out, I would have never seen him or those daughters.
Because I didn't do what was best at that time, there are times when I can be satisfied, and so on and so on.
"Though, life could be something like that."
I try to shrug my shoulders, lying like that.
Either way, we're almost there to get to our destination.
I remember exactly where I should go if I were here.
"Well... I wonder what will happen"
Honestly, I don't know what to expect, but it'll be okay.
And so he thought with ease, and Aina went to the back of the village.
"Well, thank you for your help."
Early in the morning, the Somas were trying to make the city, which had just risen in the morning sun, after what they had decided the day before.
Looking back, the innkeepers are at the inn's doorstep.
I said it wasn't necessary, but that's why I dropped him off.
"No, I rather thought it was this one who took care of you. Thank you so much."
So he bowed his head, and Soma breathed out small, because he had already received it many times, if thankfully.
That's what I received shortly after I helped, on my way to the guild, too far past enough to get a description of my history, and when I arrived at the inn where my husbands were returning after finishing my explanation in the guild, I was even treated close to welcoming them.
It would be irresistible to go too far and make it even easier.
Besides...
"I've been saying this since yesterday, but if I thank you, it's enough to say it to Stina."
That's from the bottom of my heart.
Basically not, such as what Soma did to them in the first place.
Precisely as good as treating the injury.
But that and this is because Stina was moving first.
From what I've heard, if Stina hadn't moved, she wouldn't have solved it that smoothly, and maybe her husband's life would have been in danger.
If you think about it, the most praiseworthy opponent this time is Stina, and Stina is enough.
"To Stina, of course, I am exceptionally grateful.... Thank you so much for everything."
"... stop. Stina's told me enough, and I didn't do enough to be told that much in the first place."
Stina herself would say that, but that would be clearly humble.
Or maybe he really thinks so, but it's obvious from watching his husband sincerely appreciate it.
I'm sure there's a 'lot of things' there... well, if you're alive, it's natural.
That's also holding things that no one else can tell you.
That's only natural, and it's the same thing to trample someone else's heart on the ground trying to force them to know it.
I guess the guild thought so too, so I never mentioned it even if I was aware of something.
Except, of course, if that's something that's going to be a problem later... at least Soma didn't feel that way.
So as a soma, you just shrug your shoulders.
"Now, let's go."
"... no problem"
"Right, there's nothing particularly forgetful about it. I'm also saying there's nothing I can forget."
"I don't need that kind of masochism.... Goodbye, then. Maybe we'll never see each other again, but live with our masters."
That's what Stina said, because my husbands are leaving this city after this, too.
There was a lot going on, but they're going to do what they originally planned in the end.
Or maybe it was because there was a lot going on.
"Yes. See you when you get a chance.... See, you say hello properly too"
My husband urged me because behind that body, that young girl was hiding.
Watching how it went, you didn't change what was avoided until the end, and I thought...
"... yeah.... badass.... See you later....... thanks"
It was directed primarily, I guess, at Stina and the others… slightly, but certainly towards Soma as well.
It didn't make any difference to me if I looked in the eye or no, or if I hid right away, but Soma loosens her mouth just a little bit about it.
That would be enough to reward you for this one.
And as it was, the Somas walked out toward the outside of the city as they were finally dropped off by their master, who bowed his head again.
As a matter of course, Somas don't have a map of the region.
It is unlikely that anything connected to military confidentiality will be sold at locations near the border, and even more so if it becomes a marginal opponent.
Still, Soma and the others were able to continue their journey without any problems because they could have told me exactly where the next village or city would be.
If you hadn't even told me that, I'm sure this journey would have been tougher and harder.
However, even with that in mind, it was unusually easy on the road on this trip.
Even though he left the city in the morning, he was able to reach the next village before nightfall.
It was the fastest arrival, not even looking back on all the journeys we had ever made.
Nevertheless, that is not the case when it comes to whether the distance to the next village was short.
Perhaps if it had been the same, it would have taken three days before we arrived.
That didn't happen because there were elements in these somas that had never existed before.
In short, it was because of Stina and because Stina remembered her exact journey to the next village.
Though the general location can be seen, streets are rarer to maintain.
It's not uncommon to lose track along the way, and if you're not confident in the road, you can walk slowly.
Sometimes I take breaks for nothing more than I don't know how much longer I'll be there, and the stack of those things wastes my time.
And as it turns out, it takes several times as long as it should.
Even though I know that, it's basically more about daring to pick that one.
Because if you really went the wrong way, you can do it in case you're forced and tired, and if you can buy safety in time, you've never gone over it.
But if you know the way, you don't have to worry about it.
"Hmmm... that was worth inviting Stina on a trip."
"I think that's just too much."
"... That's not true"
"Well... I guess sometimes I'm unfamiliar with traveling, but even when Soma and the others are there, I get really anxious on the road. I think it's worth getting to the next village soon enough."
Well, those anxieties are also true when it comes to the flavor of the journey...... if you don't have to feel them, I'm sure it's better.
It's a troublesome thing to take for granted, but sometimes these things would be good.
"Well… now that we have arrived before the corner night, will we just secure today's inn?"
It is normal to have an inn if it is large enough to be called a city, but vice versa it is normal to have no inn if it is about the size of a village.
Because if people don't visit, it's only unnecessary.
Well, the nearest from the city means that we probably have it here, but without it, we need to visit and negotiate with the village chief's house, etc.
The sooner we get there, the better, and the sooner we can't stay anywhere.
We could get to the corner village, but Nojuku and the others are stupid, so we should move first.
"Right, I hope so. Well, here's a goodbye to Omei and the others."
But at that moment, Stina said something like that.
"Hmm...? What does that mean?
"... Stina had already secured a place to stay here?
"No, that's what it means, right? Stina's not staying here in the first place. We still have time before the sun sets, and we're moving on."
"Where are you going?
"Of course, it's where Stina's headed. Well, at least you're pretty sure it's somewhere completely different from where Omei and the others are going."
I narrow my eyes and ask how it was... apparently, I wasn't joking.
I wonder what that means... but soon, I'm convinced.
"... Speaking of which, although I said we would travel together, I didn't say how long."
"That's the thing. In the short term, traveling from city to village is a good enough journey. Now I've fulfilled my promise."
"That's... you might say so..."
"... in a hurry?
"I didn't tell you, so you might feel that way about Omei and the others. It's just that Stina, from the beginning, was meant to be a few days. I'm traveling here for a purpose."
"Hmm... that makes sense"
If the places to head are together, it would be possible to travel together, but still depending on the purpose, one of them would need to stop by or increase the pace of travel.
It would not be possible to match it as much as possible, but with all of it, it would not be possible.
So it was logical to separate it from a few days from the beginning.
"Sure, if it was just a few days, we would have been together for a few more days...... do we need to hurry that far?
"I'm just saying there is. I'm not going to tell you anything specific."
"... unfortunately, I have no choice?
"Well, you are..."
It wasn't what I thought it would be.
It is not undesirable that we could have travelled so far together and so briefly.
However, I feel like I have more about paying back borrowings that were one of my purposes... which, too, would be something I have no choice about.
At least, that won't be a reason to keep her.
"Really..."
"There is no choice this time, but we shall meet again sometime. Only then should we travel together again. Now, a little longer."
"...... hmm.... I have a meeting and a breakup is a journey.... and there's also a reunion"
"... well, I can't guarantee you just about that. I'll just say when I get the chance."
And when Stina flipped her body...
Goodbye, sir.
That's what I said, he left.
It was light, not even remnants.
Without ever looking back, its appearance goes away...... eventually, it becomes invisible.
Out of no-one, the sigh was exhaled.
"Hmm... I've missed my plans, but for now it's no different to take the inn. Let's hear it in the right place first."
"... n"
"… Copy that."
Felicia seems to be dragging somewhat because it's so sudden, but she'll be reliving herself in a while.
It may be cold and harsh, but Stina has already left and won't come back.
That is what must be done.
... Though, when I say that Soma has nowhere to think either, it's a lie.
Stina said oh and although it makes sense there...... it is also true that it was too steep.
Perhaps Stina was also Stina and there was some reason or something to do that... well now I just can't help thinking about it.
One last look at Stina's departing direction exhales.
Then moving his gaze, Soma turned to the right house to do what he had just said.
I didn't struggle as hard as I thought I'd finally, but I still step out into that village with that in mind.
If I thought this was the last place, I had some emotion.
But more than that, I often think that two years ago I was able to do this safely.
I have magic in me now, but I didn't have it back then.
Still, I guess the reason I could do that was because I'd probably given up more than half of it.
"I don't know, I don't know, I don't know."
I groan so with a bitter smile, but it's only ever been possible to do it like a joke.
When I am blessed, I sincerely think.
And I'm sure that has always been the case just because I didn't realize it.
I had time to waste this time, so I remembered and thought about it again, and that's what I thought.
Back then, I probably only saw myself.
Everything around me is enemies, and I think I was thinking about that when no one would take my side.
That's why I couldn't stand it and jumped out of there.
But is that really true?
Those people, although they were certainly somewhat lethargic, were still not the kind of people who would leave their wounded children alone.
Then there was a corresponding reason there, or maybe I just didn't realize it.
That's what I think now.
Of course, it may be too much of my own thinking, and it's possible that I've beautified it because it's about the past.
But there's no need to think about it now.
"You just have to ask directly. I've come all the way here."
That's what I should have done back then.
No... I should have.
If I'd done that...
"Oh... but if I did, I might not be here right now..."
If I hadn't jumped out, I would have never seen him or those daughters.
Because I didn't do what was best at that time, there are times when I can be satisfied, and so on and so on.
"Though, life could be something like that."
I try to shrug my shoulders, lying like that.
Either way, we're almost there to get to our destination.
I remember exactly where I should go if I were here.
"Well... I wonder what will happen"
Honestly, I don't know what to expect, but it'll be okay.
And so he thought with ease, and Aina went to the back of the village.
"Well, thank you for your help."
Early in the morning, the Somas were trying to make the city, which had just risen in the morning sun, after what they had decided the day before.
Looking back, the innkeepers are at the inn's doorstep.
I said it wasn't necessary, but that's why I dropped him off.
"No, I rather thought it was this one who took care of you. Thank you so much."
So he bowed his head, and Soma breathed out small, because he had already received it many times, if thankfully.
That's what I received shortly after I helped, on my way to the guild, too far past enough to get a description of my history, and when I arrived at the inn where my husbands were returning after finishing my explanation in the guild, I was even treated close to welcoming them.
It would be irresistible to go too far and make it even easier.
Besides...
"I've been saying this since yesterday, but if I thank you, it's enough to say it to Stina."
That's from the bottom of my heart.
Basically not, such as what Soma did to them in the first place.
Precisely as good as treating the injury.
But that and this is because Stina was moving first.
From what I've heard, if Stina hadn't moved, she wouldn't have solved it that smoothly, and maybe her husband's life would have been in danger.
If you think about it, the most praiseworthy opponent this time is Stina, and Stina is enough.
"To Stina, of course, I am exceptionally grateful.... Thank you so much for everything."
"... stop. Stina's told me enough, and I didn't do enough to be told that much in the first place."
Stina herself would say that, but that would be clearly humble.
Or maybe he really thinks so, but it's obvious from watching his husband sincerely appreciate it.
I'm sure there's a 'lot of things' there... well, if you're alive, it's natural.
That's also holding things that no one else can tell you.
That's only natural, and it's the same thing to trample someone else's heart on the ground trying to force them to know it.
I guess the guild thought so too, so I never mentioned it even if I was aware of something.
Except, of course, if that's something that's going to be a problem later... at least Soma didn't feel that way.
So as a soma, you just shrug your shoulders.
"Now, let's go."
"... no problem"
"Right, there's nothing particularly forgetful about it. I'm also saying there's nothing I can forget."
"I don't need that kind of masochism.... Goodbye, then. Maybe we'll never see each other again, but live with our masters."
That's what Stina said, because my husbands are leaving this city after this, too.
There was a lot going on, but they're going to do what they originally planned in the end.
Or maybe it was because there was a lot going on.
"Yes. See you when you get a chance.... See, you say hello properly too"
My husband urged me because behind that body, that young girl was hiding.
Watching how it went, you didn't change what was avoided until the end, and I thought...
"... yeah.... badass.... See you later....... thanks"
It was directed primarily, I guess, at Stina and the others… slightly, but certainly towards Soma as well.
It didn't make any difference to me if I looked in the eye or no, or if I hid right away, but Soma loosens her mouth just a little bit about it.
That would be enough to reward you for this one.
And as it was, the Somas walked out toward the outside of the city as they were finally dropped off by their master, who bowed his head again.
As a matter of course, Somas don't have a map of the region.
It is unlikely that anything connected to military confidentiality will be sold at locations near the border, and even more so if it becomes a marginal opponent.
Still, Soma and the others were able to continue their journey without any problems because they could have told me exactly where the next village or city would be.
If you hadn't even told me that, I'm sure this journey would have been tougher and harder.
However, even with that in mind, it was unusually easy on the road on this trip.
Even though he left the city in the morning, he was able to reach the next village before nightfall.
It was the fastest arrival, not even looking back on all the journeys we had ever made.
Nevertheless, that is not the case when it comes to whether the distance to the next village was short.
Perhaps if it had been the same, it would have taken three days before we arrived.
That didn't happen because there were elements in these somas that had never existed before.
In short, it was because of Stina and because Stina remembered her exact journey to the next village.
Though the general location can be seen, streets are rarer to maintain.
It's not uncommon to lose track along the way, and if you're not confident in the road, you can walk slowly.
Sometimes I take breaks for nothing more than I don't know how much longer I'll be there, and the stack of those things wastes my time.
And as it turns out, it takes several times as long as it should.
Even though I know that, it's basically more about daring to pick that one.
Because if you really went the wrong way, you can do it in case you're forced and tired, and if you can buy safety in time, you've never gone over it.
But if you know the way, you don't have to worry about it.
"Hmmm... that was worth inviting Stina on a trip."
"I think that's just too much."
"... That's not true"
"Well... I guess sometimes I'm unfamiliar with traveling, but even when Soma and the others are there, I get really anxious on the road. I think it's worth getting to the next village soon enough."
Well, those anxieties are also true when it comes to the flavor of the journey...... if you don't have to feel them, I'm sure it's better.
It's a troublesome thing to take for granted, but sometimes these things would be good.
"Well… now that we have arrived before the corner night, will we just secure today's inn?"
It is normal to have an inn if it is large enough to be called a city, but vice versa it is normal to have no inn if it is about the size of a village.
Because if people don't visit, it's only unnecessary.
Well, the nearest from the city means that we probably have it here, but without it, we need to visit and negotiate with the village chief's house, etc.
The sooner we get there, the better, and the sooner we can't stay anywhere.
We could get to the corner village, but Nojuku and the others are stupid, so we should move first.
"Right, I hope so. Well, here's a goodbye to Omei and the others."
But at that moment, Stina said something like that.
"Hmm...? What does that mean?
"... Stina had already secured a place to stay here?
"No, that's what it means, right? Stina's not staying here in the first place. We still have time before the sun sets, and we're moving on."
"Where are you going?
"Of course, it's where Stina's headed. Well, at least you're pretty sure it's somewhere completely different from where Omei and the others are going."
I narrow my eyes and ask how it was... apparently, I wasn't joking.
I wonder what that means... but soon, I'm convinced.
"... Speaking of which, although I said we would travel together, I didn't say how long."
"That's the thing. In the short term, traveling from city to village is a good enough journey. Now I've fulfilled my promise."
"That's... you might say so..."
"... in a hurry?
"I didn't tell you, so you might feel that way about Omei and the others. It's just that Stina, from the beginning, was meant to be a few days. I'm traveling here for a purpose."
"Hmm... that makes sense"
If the places to head are together, it would be possible to travel together, but still depending on the purpose, one of them would need to stop by or increase the pace of travel.
It would not be possible to match it as much as possible, but with all of it, it would not be possible.
So it was logical to separate it from a few days from the beginning.
"Sure, if it was just a few days, we would have been together for a few more days...... do we need to hurry that far?
"I'm just saying there is. I'm not going to tell you anything specific."
"... unfortunately, I have no choice?
"Well, you are..."
It wasn't what I thought it would be.
It is not undesirable that we could have travelled so far together and so briefly.
However, I feel like I have more about paying back borrowings that were one of my purposes... which, too, would be something I have no choice about.
At least, that won't be a reason to keep her.
"Really..."
"There is no choice this time, but we shall meet again sometime. Only then should we travel together again. Now, a little longer."
"...... hmm.... I have a meeting and a breakup is a journey.... and there's also a reunion"
"... well, I can't guarantee you just about that. I'll just say when I get the chance."
And when Stina flipped her body...
Goodbye, sir.
That's what I said, he left.
It was light, not even remnants.
Without ever looking back, its appearance goes away...... eventually, it becomes invisible.
Out of no-one, the sigh was exhaled.
"Hmm... I've missed my plans, but for now it's no different to take the inn. Let's hear it in the right place first."
"... n"
"… Copy that."
Felicia seems to be dragging somewhat because it's so sudden, but she'll be reliving herself in a while.
It may be cold and harsh, but Stina has already left and won't come back.
That is what must be done.
... Though, when I say that Soma has nowhere to think either, it's a lie.
Stina said oh and although it makes sense there...... it is also true that it was too steep.
Perhaps Stina was also Stina and there was some reason or something to do that... well now I just can't help thinking about it.
One last look at Stina's departing direction exhales.
Then moving his gaze, Soma turned to the right house to do what he had just said.
