On the next morning after the assault aiming for the silver wolf tribe, the carriage that carrying us was on a main road.
Originally, it was planned to leave the carriage in the town and went through the forest, but when we told Aery-san that we had a carriage, she told us that it would be faster to go along on the main road.
I’m not sure how long we are going to stay in the silver wolf tribe’s settlement, and having them to stay in the town for long time is… Anyway, until we reach that point, we will keep moving and staying on the carriage.
That’s why we left the town after half a day… Aery-san, who still hadn’t recovered yet, was on the carriage, but she was sighing for several times already today. The reason was Hokuto pulling the carriage of course.
“Haaa… it is an unlikely affair for Hundred Wolves to pull the carriage. If anyone hear this, they would collapse.” (Aery)
“Is it that bad?” (Sirius)
“Yeah. I think you know this, but since Hundred Wolves is considered as a messenger of God for us, if everybody knows what kind of treatment he got, what would they think about Sirius-kun…” (Aery)
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
“Y-yes! I know that you are pulling it because you want it!” (Aery)
What’s with that timid voice? Although things seems to be completely settled if Hokuto bark, I guess it will not be easy. If the ‘boss’ is speaking, the ‘subordinates’ will not necessarily stop talking.
“In certain circumstances, it seems going to be a fight against the silver wolf tribe.” (Sirius)
“Uhmm… I’m also going to persuade them firmly, so let’s simply go for it !” (Aery)
I thought it would be better to assume that we would be assaulted. While sitting on the coachman seat, I checked the equipment. And then, Reus, who was running next to the carriage, came closer.
“You don’t have to worry. Don’t you have me with you, Aniki?” (Reus)
Apparently, Reus had heard our story. He declared with a confidence smile while showing a thumbs up at me.
“I will protect Aniki!” (Reus)
“Protect!” (Quad)
His words and pose were looking good, and Quad, who was riding on Reus’ shoulders, also put up similar pose. It was a very heartwarming scene.
Quad also looked like as if he was having fun. Shall I let them be since their relationship is good?
“That’s right. It’s not only Reus, I am with you too.” (Emilia)
“Me too. I will protect you with walls of water.” (Reese)
Today, Emilia and Reese also rode the carriage. They were sitting beside me and put up their smiles. What a reliable disciples… Hmm?
“Uhmm… Sirius-sama?” (Emilia)
“Is something wrong, Emilia? You look a bit pale, you know.” (Sirius)
While feeling out of place, I touched Emilia’s cheeks and I could feel that her skin was a little bit rough. Furthermore, the usual Emilia would voice up before Reus. Although she was pleased when I touched her, the swing of her tails was somewhat light.
Which remind me, I feel that she didn’t get too close to me today. Could it be that she was hiding this?
“T-that’s not it.” (Emilia)
“Do not tell a lie. Hmm, it seems you are not fully rested. Did you sleep properly yesterday?” (Sirius)
I [Scan]-ed her just to be sure, but I thought she was simply exhausted since I couldn’t find any sort of sickness.
It was probably because of continuous unsettled af
fairs, like meeting people from same tribe, and confirming that her family still alive. As I continued looking at her, she looked away. Just as I thought.
“Actually, I’m a bit sleepy…” (Emilia)
“If that’s the case, lie down inside. Even if you can’t sleep, it will be different if you close your eyes and calm down.” (Sirius)
“I am happy about your feelings, but that’s all there is to it.” (Emilia)
“It’s fine, just lie down. Come, I’ll be your pillow. It’s alright.” (Sirius)
I forcefully pushed her inside the carriage, when Reese looked at the cushion handed over, which was made by collecting Hokuto’s fur, she was looking at me with surprised look.
“You understand her well, Sirius-san. Although I noticed her since this morning…” (Reese)
“Well, that’s because I’ve been watching her since long ago.” (Sirius)
After picking her up, I’ve been looking after her by my side. She had been worried about her health, and I am not overlooked it with that much.
Reese seems to know about it, but she probably forbid from saying it. There is no need to hide anything, you know. I looked away as soon as Emilia fell asleep, and I sneaked out secretly.
“What do you think when you look at her, Reese?” (Sirius)
“Just what Sirius-san said before, I think she’s a bit lacking of sleep. When she woke up, I told her I want to apply treatment magic immediately, but unlike Sirius-san’s regenerative conduct, mine is not very effective unless it is against injuries.” (Reese)
“For the time being, she would be fine if she take a light nap. Good grief, if it’s just regenerative conduct, I would do it as usual… but have you heard about the cause?” (Sirius)
“The person herself doesn’t seem to understand well either. But please do not blame Emilia. She doesn’t want Sirius-san to worry. And please think about that child’s feelings.” (Reese)
“…I guess so. Now, I feel bad about it.” (Sirius)
When I think about it, Emilia and Reese are at the young woman’s age, so talking about anything may have been a little insensitive. I think that Reese understands that part, and I guess I should leave it to her for a while.
When I turned around since I felt that I was being secretly watched, Aery-san was looking at us with a smile.
“Sirius-kun is really loved by everyone.” (Aery)
“I was just living on instinct though.” (Sirius)
“Although it was by instinct, that was an evidence of thinking you as their friend. I was having a doubt when I heard Emilia said that she became an attendant to a human, but I can understand when I look at you, Sirius-kun. No matter what you said to the people of the settlement, I will be your ally.” (Aery)
“The one who makes a fool of Aniki, I will blow them all the way!” (Reus)
“I’ll do it!” (Quad)
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
It would become complicated if Hokuto went out and rampage, so could you be a bit matured? Yeah, really.
While smiling bitterly at Reus, who seemed serious at his own similar tribe, and Quad, who was excited without understand the reason, the carriage that we rode went down the main road.
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With Aery-san’s guidance, we left the main road after going through halfway, and prepared for the camp in a place after going through a barely passed animal trail for a while.
There was still time before the sun goes down, but since the carriage couldn’t enter from here onwards, I decided to stay overnight at the carriage which had enough provision.
As a part of the carriage became a collapsible kitchen counter, I used the ingredients that Emilia and Reus had put on that kitchen counter, and I was attempting for new dishes using spices bought in town.
“It will be on foot from here onwards, and if you walk normally, it will take a whole day. However, since there are shortcuts that only we know, we can get there for half a day.” (Aery)
“Is it half as fast as the shortcuts? I’m thrilled about the hidden path.” (Reese)
“But even without it, the settlement is at the distance that you can reach in two days. Although it is quite close, why is that the people in the town do not know the location of the settlement?” (Emilia)
As Reus moved a bit away from the place, Emilia and Reese were talking with Aery-san while taking turns watching the bornfire. By the way, Quad was resting on Aery-san’s knee.
While I participated in the conversation, I was stirring the dishes with ladle.
“It is probably because of the forest. The forest of the Adlode continent is deep and complicated, and it will make people’s sense of direction goes crazy.” (Sirius)
“Yeah. Like what Sirius-kun says, this vast forest makes it impossible to locate the settlement. Thanks to the forest, we can even live in peace.” (Aery-san)
To reach the settlement in two days is something possible if we know the direction and proceed accordingly. However, it should take double or triple times needed. It is a common knowledge for moving in a forest.
Although it is not as much as an elf, I heard that the silver wolf tribe lives with the forest. Since they know the way to shortened the journey to half a day in this vast forest, they must have considerable knowledge about the forest.
“Forest is a commonplace for silver wolf tribe, so you can’t survive unless you can walk around without hesitation. Nevertheless, to be kidnapped in such familiar forest… is a truly miserable story.” (Aery)
“T-that… was just a bad luck!” (Reese)
“That’s right. Aery-san is not at fault!” (Emilia)
She probably remembered the things about being kidnapped, since Aery-san was noticeably depressed. While Emilia and Reese were comforting her, Reus, who finished practicing, came to me while wiping sweat.
“Though it is something noisy, did something happened, Aniki?” (Reus)
“Even though luck was bad, it appears that the person who was kidnapped is depressed.” (Sirius)
“Well, since her child was being targeted, I think it couldn’t be helped. By the way Aniki, what happened to those fools yesterday?” (Reus)
The fools he was talking about were the adventurers who attacked us in the middle of the night.
As soon as we won over battle and they were all fainted, the Daughtress’ leader appeared from the darkness. At that time, the siblings had returned back to the inn, so they didn’t know what happened to the adventurers afterwards.
After that, the leader ordered his subordinates to put together the adventurers. He said that he would bring them back to the hideout and made them regret for accepting such a silly request.
I wondered what happened to the aforementioned nobles, but since I could smell the blood and notice the air from that leader, it seemed that the noble was punished with appropriate punishment. The smell of blood was quite strong, so the possibility of death would be high.
“Even though they know the danger from hunting the silver wolf tribe, they still assaulted us. They could be possibly punished accordingly.” (Sirius)
Even though they are an underworld organization, they corresponded accordingly because they stick to the rules, but those guys tried to trigger the assault on the town where the organization was based.
The underworld organizations are heartless to those who do not abide by the rules. The adventurers which were all taken away would be good for slavery, or the worse was, they probably would be executed. Either way, we would never meet them again.
“Just forget those who tried to attack us. More importantly, the today’s dinner.” (Sirius)
“I guess so. This is my first time smelling such smell. So, what are you making today?” (Reus)
“It is a beef stew. Actually, it should be cook for longer time, but since today is a trial product, I think it should be alright.” (Sirius)
Even if it was said a beef stew, the taste was close to a soup. There is no demiglace sauce, and since there is no easy way to prepare the flavors in the previous life, I tried hard to reproduce the tastes with spices of this world, and… I almost got it close to the real tastes.
Since there seems to be no problem when I simply taste it, let’s complete the dish this time with this. The taste is not thickened enough, but I’ll do something about it next time.
“It’s finished. Let’s prepare the dish.” (Sirius)
“””Yes.””” (Emilia/Reese/Reus)
As I informed the completion of cooking, the disciples went to prepare for the dinner. With the coordination with no redundancy that could be found in preparing the plate and bread for several numbers of people, the preparation was completed in no time. Should I be delighted or sad that they are better coordinating at this rather than in battle?
“Instead of Shishou, Sirius-kun is more like… a parent.” (Aery)
“…Dinner!” (Quad)
Aery-san had a wry smile when she looked the way we moved, and Quad who was jumping on his feet in response to the smell of the beef stew.
“I can’t hold myself with this! As expected of Aniki!” (Reus)
“It’s another new taste. Various taste oozes. It’s delicious.” (Emilia)
“It’s delicious to eat it with bread. Sirius-san, I want more, please.” (Reese)
It seemed popular among my disciples since they were familiar with the taste of my dishes, but when I turned my eyes towards Aery-san to see what she would think, she was eating the beef stew with a difficult face.
“Does it no suit your taste?” (Sirius)
“That’s not it. I was a bit surprised because I never thought I could eat such delicious meals.” (Aery)
“Delicious!” (Quad)
Quad also seemed loving it, he already asked for second helpings. I thought that preferences would differ because the seasoning is different depending on the continent, but there seems to be no problem. However, Aery-san’s expression look stiff.
“With abundant knowledge… taking good care of people… skillful at cooking. Although you are a boy younger than me, you are… a better mother than I am! What is this sense of defeat?” (Aery)
There was strange criticism, but it looks like they were satisfied with the dinner.
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The next day, we left the carriage and moved into the forest.
By the way, with the addition of anti-theft measures on the carriage, we scattered trees and leaves after covering with a camouflage-colored cover and assumed its protective coloration, it was completely assimilated with the forest, and the carriage produced a special magical wavelength that I only know. If we get lost in the forest, we can come back here with the carriage as the landmark.
“Aery-san, how’s your condition?” (Sirius)
“You don’t have to worry since I have rested enough. Thanks to Sirius-kun. From here on, we will go through a very dangerous path, so be careful and follow me.” (Aery)
It seemed that the exhausted body had recovered sufficiently in these two days, and now she is guiding us by walking ahead with a steady footstep.
Incidentally, Reus carried Quad on his shoulder, but he let him walking on his foot in order to learn how to walk in the forest. The figure of Quad who was trying hard to walk behind Aery-san was refreshing when looking from behind them.
But… the refreshed feeling was until that.
“We need to climb a cliff. Climb up but don’t grasp the fragile part.” (Aery)
“Isn’t a bit high? It will be difficult with Reese-ane’s clothing.” (Reus)
“It won’t be a problem if I pull her with [String] from above.” (Sirius)
While thinking about going through the forest, the cliff that we need to climb suddenly appeared…
“If you get thrown here, it will be until the downstream. So don’t fall down.” (Aery)
“It is slightly athletic, isn’t it? Is Reese going to be alright?” (Emilia)
“Yes, if it’s this much, I’ll be fine.” (Reese)
We jumped over the rock as a foothold over a river with rapid currents…
“You guys, be careful especially here! It will be the end if you fall down.” (Aery)
“Aniki! Quad is afraid and he can’t walk.” (Reus)
“It’s alright, Quad. Even if you fall down, I’ll pick you up with [String]. So, just walk ahead.” (Sirius)
We crossed a bridge made of logs in a deep valley, and finally came back to the usual forest.
Actually, there is a way of going around the mountain and head to the village, but it appears that there is a short cut by going across that mountain. The child, Quad, was completely exhausted, so Reus carried him on his shoulder. However, our guide was also tired.
This path seems to be a harsh path that only silver wolfkin adults can pass through. That explained how Aery-san still got tired even though she used to it.
“…And yet, you guys are not even out of breath! What are you?” (Aery)
“Even if I tell you so, if it’s this much, I have done it with Aniki’s training.” (Reus)
“Yeah. If it is with Sirius-sama, we will include it with weights. I think that is more difficult.” (Emilia)
“Aery-san, it’s time for lunch. Shall we take a break?” (Reese)
“Kuhh… Far from showing the dignity as a senior, I am being taken care off instead. It is regrettable, but shall we do that?” (Aery)
Since she showed her true character considerably compared to the time when we met, it was an evidence that she trusted us. However, is it my imagination that she has the similar air as Noel?
Oh well. As far as I am concerned, Aery-san agreed with Reese and she led us to the place where we can rest. So we decided to take a break with a lunch.
It was a small space where log chairs were prepared and trees were cut down. Since there was trace of bonfire left in the center, it seemed that this place is occasionally used.
“This place was made by us, the silver wolves. Since the path we went through earlier is rugged, this is used for resting place before going and returning.” (Aery)
“It is a good place to watch the surroundings. Well then, shall we prepare the lunch immediately?” (Sirius)
After collecting firewood, I asked Reus to ignite them, and the cooking started with the water produced by Reese.
Melting the ingredients of handmade dried soup, it was simple thing to do by putting smoked meat, which was made with the surplus meat from yesterday, and dried noodles, but everyone was satisfied. And then, we had a break after meal while eating the cookies that Emilia had brought with brewed tea.
“Although there is not enough utensils, it is delicious as usual.” (Reese)
“I learned the method of brewing from Sirius-sama, and it is easy if I used the skill handed down by Erina-san.” (Emilia)
While all of us were leisurely having tea, I invoked [Seach] because Hokuto’s ears were moving, and I caught multiple reactions approaching our direction.
Reus and Emilia were late at noticing those reactions. They stood up while moving the noses and ears swiftly, and picked up their weapons. But, that was…
“Aniki! Something is coming!” (Reus)
“Sirius-sama, please be careful!” (Emilia)
“‘Pause’. Sit down and wait.” (Sirius)
“Yeah, both of you. Apparently, they have come from over there.” (Aery)
The siblings noticed me and Aery-san still sitting, so they took their hands off from their weapons and sat next to me. Reese and Quad were unresponsive because his mother and I didn’t move. By no means, it wasn’t because they were too engrossed with cookies.
“…It smells like Aery-san. That mean the ones who come closer are silver wolfkin.” (Emilia)
“Perhaps, they have come to search because Aery-san disappeared. Since the number is small, is it a group of scout to the town?” (Sirius)
“I’m glad I didn’t make any mistake. It looks like I was right coming along this path.” (Aery)
Aery-san and Quad didn’t return to the settlement, and it had been two days already. Since they couldn’t find them even when searching around, it was probably good enough if they reached the conclusion of being kidnapped by human.
However, they may not know whether Aery-san was really kidnapped, so they are probably going to the town to search for her. Because of that, she predicted that they would go this way even a little bit faster to the town. That was a hit to the point.
“I also smell my husband, and he probably noticed too. Jiria!” (Aery) (TLN: The name in raw is ジリア)
“Otou-san!” (Quad)
When the two of them raised voice loudly, one of the responses suddenly increased in speed and at the same time, a part of the forest became noisy, and he popped out like an arrow.
“Aery! Quad!” (Jiria)
A silver-haired man with big body but not as much as Lior jumped out of the forest. He came close and hugged Aery and Quad.
Maybe this person is Aery-san’s husband, Quad’s father. Although it was a touching scene where he was happily embracing his wife and child at the same time, he was a man with dauntless and splendid muscle, and it was a secret that he was crying a bit when pulling them in. I understand how important they are to him.
“Uooo! I’m so worried, you guys! I’m glad that you are safe!” (Jiria)
“H-hey! I wanted to see you too, but please calm down.” (Aery)
“Otou-san… it hurts.” (Quad)
“What are you saying!? You know how much is your father is worried about you!” (Jiria)
Reus and Reese were happy seeing the family hugged each other, but only Emilia had a slightly different reaction. She was certainly happy, but I could feel sorrow behind her smile.
I understood that she was thinking about her past, but at least for now, I stroked and covered her head to calm her down, and she sneakily bite my shoulder and waited behind me.
The man called Jiria calmed down after reuniting with his family, and then other silver wolfkins who seemed to be his friends appeared. The number was three and everyone looked to be warriors with a strong physical body, but they displayed intense presence and were staring at us. They were looking exactly at humans; me and Reese.
“Fall back, Aery. I will punish these foolish first.” (Jiria)
“H-hey, stop it, Jiria! These children are…” (Aery)
“You can’t, Otou-san!” (Quad)
“You also take a good look, Quad. Otou-san will put holes on those who made you scared. You guys, let’s do it!” (Jiria)
The male silver wolf kin didn’t listen to the wife and the child asking them to stop, and he attacked us with his companions at the rear. Is he someone who doesn’t listen when getting angry and fired up? I had expected this… after all is it like that?
“When I think what kind of person who kidnapped Aery are, aren’t they still children?” (??)
“But, I will not forgive them even if they are a child!” (Jiria)
“Not only Jiria’s family, they slave our brethrens!” (??)
“You guys aim for the girl at the rear! I’ll get this guy!” (Jiria)
While Aery-san’s husband came at me, the other three were aiming for Reese. I think having three guys on a single girl at the same time is embarrassing. Then, Emilia and Reus appeared standing up to protect Reese.
“Fall back, Reese!” (Emilia)
“You need to get over me before you can get Reese-ane!” (Reus)
“Are they still being ordered? Damn, this is going to be hurt, but please endure it.” (??)
“We will free you guys immediately!” (??)
It seemed the chokers attached on the siblings were seen as collars, and they were thought of being forced to protect Reese.
The silver wolfkins tried to remove the siblings by throwing punches. However, Emilia avoided the opponent’s punch and lock his movement by gripping his arm, while Reus took it from the front.
But, there was still one remain.
“Do not get close to Reese-ane!” (Reus)
Reus took the arm of the opponent who he received the fist, and threw it to the man who was approaching Reese. If his opponent was an ordinary opponent, he probably could defeat them, but the opponent was a silver wolfkin with high physical ability. The opponent that Reus thrown was barely avoided, but even if that broke his balance, he was getting close until before Reese.
“Ah!? I’m sorry, Reese-ane!” (Reus)
“This human girl! Release our brethrens…” (??)
“It’s alright, Reus. There!” (Reese)
Reese also avoided the thrown punch similar to Emilia. She grabbed his joint and sweep his feet, used the opponent’s momentum to throw him on the ground. It appeared she was making the best use of the Aikido that I taught. It would be good if they could do this far in actual battle.
And then, Aery-san’s husband, who came close to me, shook his fist with anger expression.
“This is also for my family!” (Jiria)
“I sympathize with you in regards of your family.” (Sirius)
I tried to avoid that fist by tilting my body slightly, and I jumped into his bosom while shaking his hair and cheeks with wind pressure. And then, I stepped firmly on the ground until it was breaking. Furthermore, I lowered my left arm backwards, and drove my right palm into the pit of his stomach at the same time.
I arranged a self-taught-backstreet fist based on Kenpo in the previous life. It is a hitting technique that simultaneously giving impact from stepping and my own strength. The man stumbled upon receiving the blow, but he landed firmly on his feet and stared at me. (TLN: The backstreet fist in raw is 通背拳, I’m not sure how to translate it)
“To endure that… isn’t that considerable sturdy abs?” (Sirius)
“That much is my advantage. And… my companions were having the tables turned on them, huh?” (Jiria)
Emilia’s opponent was decided with joint lock and completely unable to move, Reus’ was thrown away and stunned, and Reese’s opponent has been thrown on the ground, locked by water magic and became unable to move.
By all odds, the progress of the battle was disadvantageous for Aery-san’s husband, but he didn’t seem to give up, and declared by clenching his fist.
“But I will not give up, you know! To defeat you guys, for my family and my friends, I will absolutely make you free…” (Aery)
“Stop it!” (Aery)
“Guhaa!?” (Jiria)
The readiness for indomitable resolve was plainly shattered by a single blow of the wife who did it from the side, and the man collapsed. Although he didn’t crumbled with the single blow of mine, as expected, he fell down with a single hit from the flank.
“Wha-…what are you doing, Aery? For you, I am…” (Jiria)
“You didn’t listen to the story and just did what you wanted! Hey, you guys too, come here!” (Aery)
Because of Aery-san’s voice, the men who were suppressed by the disciples became quiet, and they were released.
Since the fight was interrupted, the silver wolfkins unwillingly gathered when they were called by Aery-san. She coldly spoke with her index finger pointing to the ground.
“Sit down.” (Aery)
“W-wait a sec, Aery. We were worried about you, and we just wanted to save our tribe…” (??)
“S-I-T-D-O-W-N!” (Aery)
“”””…Yes.”””” (Jiria & other silver wolfkins)
The men couldn’t say anything because of Aery-san’s intensity. It seemed there was nothing else to do but sit quietly. By the way, even in different world, the way of sitting in such situation is seiza.
The sight of four adults sat alongside and were preached by smaller woman compared to them was embarrassing to the point they wanted to divert their eyes away. Quad, who stood by her mother with folded arms, imitated her cause further reproduction.
“These children, you know, they are the benefactors who saved us! I understand that you misunderstood the situation, but please think a little bit more!” (Aery)
The hierarchical relationship between Emilia and Reus is good, and the woman in this world is really strong.
While explaining the situation like this, Aery-san’s preaching lasted for an hour.
After Aery-san’s preaching and explanation over, the misunderstand about us had been solved, and the men…
“”””Hundred Wolves-sama!”””” (Jiria & other silver wolfkins)
They made a seiza again.
Since it would become complicated, I instructed him to hide, and he waited until coming out at the right time.
The men were sitting side by side in front of Hokuto, but the main important one, Hokuto, what was he going to do about it? He turned to me as if he wanted to say something.
“Woof…” (Hundred Wolves)
“Do whatever you want.” (Sirius)
Then, Hokuto barked once, and he was telling something to the men.
According to Reus’ translation, he seemed to be saying that he is a wolf serving his master, and not the existence like what the men said.
“Ma-master!? You mean that human man? For you to be like that…” (Jiria)
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
“‘I do not mind that you worship me, but in regards to my master, I would like you to respond normally. If you put your hand on him for trivial reason, I will make you regret living…’, that’s what he said.” (Reus)
“He is exactly like Sirius-sama, isn’t it?” (Emilia)
I have heard that owners and pets are similar, but even in a different world, it still seems the same.
The contents were conveyed by Hokuto’s groan voice, and the men were frightened with their tails and ears hanging. Normally, I get close and brush him, but when looking at this, it makes me think that he is really called as a messenger of God.
Other men were scared, but only Aery-san’s husband, Jiria-san, was looking straight and replying to Hokuto.
“I certainly heard the words of Hundred Wolves-sama. We will never put our hands on your master!” (Jiria)
He turned his face towards me while saying that. Unlike some time ago, the hostility towards me disappeared completely and he had a gentle look.
“And the most important is he was the person who save my family and people of our tribes. I invite you to our village, and I would like to welcome you.” (Jiria)
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
The things that need to be conveyed by Hokuto seemed over, he was quite satisfied and came back to me.
Since the talk had progressed further, we drank the tea that Emilia brewed while waiting, and approached the silver wolfkins who finally stood up.
“Ah… I wonder if the situation has been informed.” (Sirius)
“Aah. We had huge misunderstanding. Please let me apologize first.” (Jiria)
When Aery-san’s husband lowered his head deeply and apologized, his companions, who had been kept behind him, bowed their heads together. Although the feeling of being scared at Hokuto hadn’t gone, they had favorable smiles at us.
“Thank you for helping my wife and son. Without you, I was about to lose the most important people than my life.” (Jiria)
“I also said thanks to your wife. Thanks to her that these two are able to see their family.” (Sirius)
“Of course, like you said, you are their master. Also, I’m fine with Jiria.” (Jiria)
“Understood. My name is Sirius. Nice to meet you, Jiria.” (Sirius)
I shook hands with Jiria, and then introduced my disciples. Jiria and his companions were pleased with the hand greetings especially with Emilia and Reus who were similar tribe and the grandchildren of acquaintance.
“When I heard that Aery was kidnapped, I was impatient, but by no means I think I can meet Garve’s grandchildren.” (Jiria)
“There will be a feast. Let’s return at once.” (Aery)
“They are stronger than us, Garve-san also will be happy.” (Jiria)
They seems to be people who are trained by the siblings’ grandfather, Garve. The siblings surrounded me in high spirits. They were laughing and seemed happy again.
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Then, we headed for the silver wolf tribe’s settlement together with Jiria and others.
We heard various stories on our way to the settlement, and Jiria’s group was a reconnaissance group going to the town. And once they confirmed Aery-san and the son were in town, they planned to attack the town if the negotiations didn’t get through.
Since it was a nobleman who wanted to run off with silver wolfkin, I think the negotiations won’t succeed. If we didn’t help, the town would have been seriously been attacked.
“Say, how do you plan to verify whether Aery-san was in the town or not? Unlike Aniki, you don’t know well about the town, right?
“Hahaha, you know, Reus… Aren’t we a silver wolfkin? If it is Aery-san’s smell, I can find her anywhere in the town!” (Jiria)
“Even I also know where is Aniki in town. And if it is Nee-chan, she would know even from one mountain away!” (Reus)
“Wha!? Even I can do that!” (Jiria)
“”Stop it!”” (Aery/Emilia)
To the men who started strange mouth fight, Emilia and Aery-san, who were their guardians, used their fists to make them silence.
We exchanged information with each other while moving in the forest, and finally we arrived at the silver wolf tribe’s settlement.
Looking down from a hill, the silver wolf tribe’s settlement was entirely surrounded by wooden fences. There were countless houses made of wood and stone which seemed to be bricks.
“We will return and explain to them, so Sirius and the rest, please wait here. Aery, please take care of them.” (Jiria)
“Leave it to me. More importantly, please hurry so as not to let our benefactor wait.” (Aery)
While waiting for Jiria, I remembered about silver wolf tribe when I was looking at the settlement.
According to the information that I read in a book, they seems to make a living by hunting and doing small scale agriculture, and after seeing it, I think the information is correct. The male silver wolfkin tilt the field while the females process the meat which I think obtain from hunts. The sibling stood up and was in daze when looking at the scene of nothing but people with silver hair and tails no matter where they look at it.
“…They are silver wolf kin similar like us, Nee-chan.” (Reus)
“Y-yeah. Although it is not the village where we lived in, it feels like coming back home.” (Emilia)
“I think you may have various mixed feelings, but let me say this. Welcome to our settlement. We welcome you guys.” (Aery)
Aery-san had a smile full on her face while embracing the siblings on their shoulders.
Jiria came back after a while, and informed that we got the permission to enter the settlement. We headed to the entrance of the settlement, but Jiria was looking at the sibling with a sorry look.
“Actually, I tried to inform Garve-san that his grandchildren are alive, but he still hasn’t return. I wanted you to see him soon, but I’m sorry.” (Jiria)
“It is not something Jiria-san need to apologize. And, where is Ojii-sama?” (Emilia)
“I think that he probably went outside. Although he is quite old already, Garve-san is an amazing person who doesn’t become weakened even until now, you know?” (Jiria)
Even if he is old, since I know a person who is uselessly energetic and strong, I don’t think that’s strange.
“If you have such amazing Jii-chan, you don’t have to worry. Besides, we also have prepared ourselves, so it is going to be alright to return home.” (Sirius)
“…That is true. Anyhow, there is a feast today. As for the safety of Aery and Quad, and with the pleasure that our brethren who were alive, and thanks to Sirius and Reese for making that possible. Please enjoy til your heart content!” (Jiria)
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And the feast started from the evening. All of silver wolkin who lived in the settlement gathered at the central square and were making noise. A big bonfire was burned, and it looks like a campfire.
There were various meals made by the settlements in front of me, but I couldn’t put my hands on it even though the party had began.
The reason was…
“Thank you so much for saving our brethrens.” (??)
“Even though you are a human, you are one of us.” (??)
“Tell me if you are in trouble.” (??)
The reason was because all silver wolfkins came before me one by one, and gave the words of gratitude. I seemed to underestimate the tribe that was said having a strong bond.
I didn’t feel bad about being thanked, but it seemed the number of people in the settlement was roughly two hundred. Not even half were finished yet, and I could only sigh.
Moreover, some people continued to pray for Hokuto who was sitting by my side, so the density of people around me was unusually high. ‘If I am bothered’… I was told to say it, but I was a bit bothered with the current situation. I was getting unreasonably hungry.
“Are you going to drink, Reese-chan? …Uhm, maybe it’s too early for you. Well, do you want to eat this meat?” (Aery)
“Onee-chan, this is my favorite dish. Let’s eat together.” (Quad)
“I will have it all. Yeah… the taste is unique, but it is delicious. Do you still have that?” (Reese)
“Come, I’ll give you mine. Even so, you have very good appetite, girl. It is worth making these dishes.” (??)
Reese was enjoying the meal with Quad. They were having friendly chat with the group who were attacking us at noon and the people who cooked it.
It seems that her special skill is to get along well immediately.
And the siblings, Emilia and Reese, were having fun chatting while being surrounded by their same tribe slightly away from me.
They looked happy because the siblings were safe, some of them were hugging while shedding tears, and they were drinking sake made in the village, one after another.
Both Emilia and Reus were laughing happily. I was really grateful that they came here.
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The feast went all out after the surroundings became dark, big shots performed dance in front of the bonfire, and they showed off the dance handed down to the silver wolf tribe.
Finally, I got to eat at that time, and when I was talking about the food that I ate for the first time… a part of the crowd suddenly became noisy.
When I turned my sight, there were Emilia and Reus… and there was an old man with similar stature and face to Reus standing.
Could he be…
“Ojii…-chan?” (Emilia)
“Jii-chan?” (Reus)
“Is that so, you guys are my grandchildren…is it?” (Garve)
From the situation, there seemed to be no mistake that Garve-san was their grandfather, but the impression of the reunion looked strange.
Garve-san’s expression was like a Noh mask, nothing could be felt. He wasn’t pleased or angry. Actually, if grandchildren were alive and suddenly appeared, won’t he feel confused?
“I’m glad that you are safe.” (Garve)
When you think whether he had muttered a word, he quickly looked away from the siblings, and came in front of me after he talked to a nearby guy.
“…Are you the master of my grandchildren?” (Garve)
Garve-san was expressionless as usual, but that eyes that stood in front of me looking down were similar to soldiers with long military services. With experience piling up with age, the intensity was tremendous.
However, I do not care about such insight. In fact, I was beginning to get angry at this old man.
Is it that a bad attitude when seeing grandchildren for the first time? The siblings were at a loss of what to talk about, and in the first place, it was impossible to finish talking with a word.
The staring between me and the old man continued for a while, and when the silver wolfkin near me ran away… I replied after I swallowed the meat that I had eaten.
“Yes, but what is it?” (Sirius)
“Is that so? Well then, let’s have a match with me.” (Garve)
As soon as I got to the settlement… I was invited for a fight.
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Extra/Bonus 1
After eating beef stew.
“With abundant knowledge… taking good care of people… skillful at cooking. Although you are a boy younger than me, you are… a better mother than I am! What is this sense of defeat?” (Aery)
“Now now, I can’t win the taste of a mother, so I feel like I am losing instead…” (Sirius)
“Okaa-san’s meal is more delicious!” (Quad)
“Hauuu!?” (Aery)
“And, Emilia-Oneechan’s and Reese-oneechan’s chests are so soft…” (Quad)
“Gahuu!?” (Aery)
“Aah… which one I should follow?” (Quad)
“You have to give up on this one, huh.” (Emilia)
Extra/Bonus 2 (Author: This part appears since Hokuto is popular)
Present Hokuto
(Author: It is like in the morning news program, so please read it like dog’s introduction corner)
Hokuto-kun serves his master, Sirius-kun. He is a very rare wolf called a Hundred Wolves.
The name carries high level strength and nobility, but he is quite sweet towards his master.
This time, it seems his master is heading towards the settlement of the silver wolf tribe, so Hokuto-kun follows him.
For him, his place is next to his master. Even if it is hell, he has the determination to follow him.
And then, they proceed through the forest with the guidance of the silver wolfkin mother… oops, a high cliff appears in front of Hokuto-kun.
Hokuto-kuns master and his juniors are climbing the cliff, but Hokuto-kun is a wolf and he can’t climb.
However, since Hokuto-kun is proud with his strength, he will be alright.
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
He quickly climbs all the way up in a blink of an eye by kicking the wall. For Hokuto, it is a piece of cake. There is no problem.
Next, he came to a river with raging stream.
However, since Hokuto-kun is proud with his strength, he will be alright.
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
He jumps over the river. There is no problem. He solves everything with a single blow.
Furthermore, he comes to a log bridge on a steep clif.
However, since Hokuto-kun is proud with his… just cut it short.
“Woof!” (Hokuto)
He crosses over both valley and log bridge with single jump. Even if he falls, there will be no problem with Hokuto-kun’s physical ability. Except for his master, he alone can go through heaven and earth.
After he had a lunch break, his master was attacked by silver wolfkins.
Hokuto-kun wants to drive away the enemies of his master. He want to quickly penetrates and claws them away with the nails. However, since the situation will become complicated and the growth of the juniors will be disrupted if he gets out, he purposely steps back and watch over them.
The battle ends very quickly, and when Hokuto-kun appears with confidence… he is revered after all.
Hokuto-kun wishes his master to be revered instead of himself, but since he knows his master dislikes it, he feels annoyed everytime it happens.
Today also, Hokuto-kun is troubled for being revered.