Chapter 203.3
Ohh! So you’ve heard of me? I am indeed Grimp the God of Farming . You should be the Ryouma who came from Earth, right? I heard about you from my wife . ” [Grimp]
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“Please allow me to express my thanks once more . Thank you for saving me . Also, if you don’t mind my asking, why is the situation like this? I don’t recall what happened, so…” [Ryouma]
“Just as you said, we were on our hundred-millionth honey moon . Along the way we saw Sereriputa’s barrier . We thought it strange, and when we got closer, we found out he was messing with you… After that my wife…” [Grimp]
It seemed to be something hard to say, so I didn’t pursue the subject, but either way, it seems Willieris-sama broke the barrier forcefully . After that they secured me and Sereriputa, and now the latter is being given a stern talking to . Grimp-sama was left in charge of digging me out and protecting me .
“My wife and Sereriputa has never gotten along well, you see…” [Grimp]
“I see . ” [Ryouma]
“When the land and sea of this world was born, they argued about how to divide . Ever since then they’ve had a relationship akin to cats and dogs . ” [Grimp]
“…That’s a pretty big thing to argue about…” [Ryouma]
As I listened to him talk and quietly watched the two gods argue, Sereriputa turned to me .
Looks like he noticed me .
“Ah, Ryoumkun!” [Sereriputa]
“Listen to me! Good grief… Ryoumkun, are you okay? Let me apologize in place of this self-righteous god . I’m very sorry for the discourtesy and pain you had to go through . ” [Willieris]
“Umm, please raise your head . ” [Ryouma]
This incident wasn’t Willieris-sama’s fault in the first place .
“But…” [Willieris]
“Isn’t it fine, Willieris? Ryoumkun says it’s fine, after all . ” [Sereriputa]
“That’s not something you should be saying!! Just as you’ve heard, Ryoumkun, this degenerate of a god doesn’t think one bit that he did anything wrong and has no intention of apologizing . ” [Willieris]
Well, yeah . I always thought that was the case .
“After talking to him all, I’ve kind of figured something out… Sereriputa is that, isn’t he? The kind of guy who thinks it’s okay for a strong guy to do whatever he wants—” [Ryouma]
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“That’s exactly right! I knew you’d understand, Ryoumkun . That’s exactly right . That’s the truth of all living things!
What’s more is that you’re somehow able to remain calm and are able to talk with me like this .
I thought if it was you we’d be able to get along and that you’d accept me for who I am . I see I wasn’t mistaken! A normal human would find fault with my appearance and—” [Sereriputa]
“Shut up for a moment, will you?” [Grimp]
I’m glad that he confirmed it, but I wasn’t asking for more info .
Sereriputsama approached me with a face full of smiles, but Grimp-sama suppressed him .
“Thank you very much . So since he’s exactly how I think he is, and Sereriputsama is an existence above me – being a god and all – he’ll never listen to the words of someone like me, a lower existence . ” [Ryouma]
“But…” [Willieris]
“Willieris, leave it at that . Ryouma has a point . If Sereriputa says something like that to him, it’s only natural that he’d be troubled . ” [Grimp]
Grimp-sama interjected again . He’s really a huge help . Mentally speaking .
“Dear… Yes, you’re exactly right . My apologies . In that case, let’s notify all the gods about this matter . That way Gayn (God of Creation), Kirillel (Goddess of War), and Fernoberia (God of Magic) can give him a proper talking to and the appropriate punishment . ” [Willieris]
“GEH! Those guys!?” [Sereriputa]
“Naturally, I’ll be joining too . Your actions have clearly broken our rules!” [Willieris]
It’s good that the gods can solve the problem among themselves .
However the person himself may appear to be unhappy, he understands that he has indeed broken the rule of the gods and isn’t trying to refute the fact .
“Please do that . As for me, I’ll just consider the incident with Sereriputsama as water under the bridge . ” [Ryouma]
“You mean it’ll just the God of Waters’ issue? Hmm, that’s not really that interesting . ” [Sereriputa]
“…” [Everyone Else]
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That timing!
Because of that poorly timed comment, Willieris-sama looked like she was about to snap again . What’s more is no one said anything like that!
“Ah, this sounds like it’s going to be a pain, so I’m going home! Oh, right! Ryoumkun!” [Sereriputa]
“Now what?” [Ryouma]
I don’t think I can respect this guy anymore…
“I’m here already anyway, so I might as well tell you how to catch the mud slime like you’re looking for . There’s a forest around the village you’re at, right? Try rummaging through the mud there with mud magic . The mud slimes use a skill called ‘assimilate’ to hide themselves inside the mud, so you’ll have a hard time looking for them just by relying on your eyes .
If you move the mud they’re hiding in with mud magic, they’ll come out on their own . ” [Sereriputa]
“O-Oh? Thank you . ” [Ryouma]
…This is really good information .
“Later then, Ryoumkun . I pray that in the near future you will be able to become happy in the ‘true sense’ .
It’ll get noisy around you in the near future, so do your best .
Enjoy your peaceful life at the village until then . If you ever find it too hard to live, you’re welcome to drop by my place anytime . ” [Sereriputa]
I was confused to see him suddenly make a serious face and say that . There was a sharp glint to those eyes heavily laden with deep black corners that said he was not joking .
“Well then, until next time!” [Sereriputa]
Or so I was thinking, but then he suddenly went back to his usual expression and then vanished into the lake .
When he was completely gone .
“…What just happened?” [Ryouma]
“Weird, right? He’s always been a selfish guy who never thought of how troubled others are by his actions, but I haven’t seen him say something so serious in thousands of years . ” [Willieris]
“That’s—Oops! Out of time, huh . ” [Ryouma]
Those grain of lights began floating around me again .
“Well then, you two . I’ll be going now . Thank you very much for saving me . ” [Ryouma]
“Let’s talk more leisurely next time . And…” [Willieris]
“?” [Ryouma]
Willieris-sama’s expression tightened once more .
“Ryoumkun . I heard what Sereriputa told you . From what I’ve heard, it’ll be hard to tell you not to worry, so I just want to tell you that… ‘your life belongs to you’ .
I’m sure there’ll be plenty of worries and bitterness in life, so it’s fine you take some time . But please live the way you want to . You have the right to have that freedom . Please don’t forget that . ” [Willieris]
“…Thank you very much . ” [Ryouma]
“Oh, come to think of it, there was something I wanted to tell you when I met you . ” [Grimp]
When the atmosphere was getting heavy, Grimp-sama jumped in and softened it again .
I noticed this earlier, but he sure is mindful others .
The exact opposite of Sereriputa .
“It’s about your crops . Your crops have taken shape somehow thanks to your fertilizer and magic, but your farming is pretty much just relying on brute force . ” [Grimp]
“I understand . If I have the time, I’ll properly study up on farming . ” [Ryouma]
“That would be good . If you do then you should be able to further increase the quality and rates of your harvest . I’ll tell you more next time . ” [Grimp]
“Thank you very much for advising me . I’ll be going now!” [Ryouma]
Wrapped in light, my consciousness returned to the now dark village .
“Fuu…” [Ryouma]
There really are all sorts of people among the gods… Actually, I came here to pray because I’m going to be meeting the feudal lord tomorrow, but it looks like there was no point in that… Anyhow, I was able to come back safely, so let’s just go back and sleep .
I left the small wayside shrine and went back home . As the cold winds blew against me on the way back, Sereriputa’s words echoed in my mind .
‘It’ll get noisy around you in the near future, so do your best’
‘If you ever find it too hard to live, you’re welcome to drop by my place anytime . ’
It’s almost like a prediction . Is he talking about Gimuru? I’ll be going back soon, but it does seem like the public order has worsened . But still… I wonder why he left such serious words?
…Well, whatever .
‘Your life belongs to you’
Just as Willieris said, I’m going to keep on living in this world .
Even if Sereriputa is right, I’ll just have to chase after my kind of happiness on my own .
Fortunately, I have plenty of time .
And what’s more—
“I’m back!” [Ryouma]
“Oh, welcome back . ” [Mother]
“Supper will be ready soon . ” [Mei]
“I’ve been waiting for you!” [Hoi]
“Ryouma, sorry but please drink with our dad . ” [Kai]
“Something seems to have happened, but his pace is too fast and we just can’t keep up . ” [Kei]
“Please leave it to me . ” [Ryouma]
—Whatever might be waiting for me in the future, I’m sure this happiness I have now isn’t wrong .