The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 31.1

When I returned home, Tajiki was collapsed, and Iris was in a panic.

“What happened?”

“Well, Iris big sister hit Tajiki on the head.”

This guy…

“Hey, Tajiki, are you okay?”

Mergin pretended to look at Tajiki’s head while casting a healing spell.

“Ouch, ouch. Mergin was waving from across the river.”

Thud

“Who’s waving from across the river?”

I had once heard a story about the River of Three Paths, where Enma-sama divides people between heaven and hell. It was impressive that they remembered it well.

“Iris big sister, since I want to help too, can you switch with me?”

“U, um…”

Torque also seemed to think it was better to take his turn before the next victim appeared.

All the rice cakes were prepared, and once everyone’s stomachs settled, it was time for zoni.

“Rice cakes, even when soft, taste great when grilled. I wonder why they’re not available in the royal capital?”

“Because they don’t even sell rice. There’s no way they’d have glutinous rice.”

“Are these made from rice?”

“Yes. They’re different from the usual rice. Since my supply is running low, it would be nice if someone grew some.”

“If it’s the same as regular rice, we might be able to grow it in my hometown.”

“That might be the case. It might be good to visit your hometown once.”

“Yes, I also want to report my coming of age to my mother.”

I see, there are things like that to consider as well.

“Where is your hometown?”

“My hometown is a territory called Taibe, which is south by ship.”

“If we’re going by ship, is it an island?”

“No, it’s not. To reach it by land, you would have to cross deep forests and mountains, so it’s only accessible by ship.”

I see.

“Then, shall we go in spring?”

“Eh?”

“You want to report your coming of age to your mother’s grave, right? Once you become a hunter and start forming parties, it will be hard to go.”

“That might be the case.”

“Sounds good. We also want to visit other lands.”

“Then I’ll take you.”

“Eh? Is that okay? Doesn’t it cost for the ship?”

“I’ll cover that. It’s better to know various places if you’re going to become a hunter.”

“Yayyy!”

“Mergin, is it really okay?”

“Yeah. I’ll also teach you travel tips. I don’t want you to end up like this guy who underestimated travel and died.”

“Thank you, Mergin. I love you!”

It’s embarrassing to be told “I love you” so directly even by a boy.

“I love you too.”