
A few days had passed since I helped the girl in the forest. I'm out hunting for food today. Of course, I was with Norn and Bell, too. It's only a few days until November, so it's not strange if it starts to snow soon.
Soon, I was no longer able to go in search of supplies and food, it seemed like hunting and gathering would reach their limits. I think my food supply will probably be on time, or at least I hope it will be. Even so, it was great that I could keep my food supplies fresh. All thanks to Almighty Storage.
But winter. I guess I had no choice but to retreat for the winter. It will be difficult with no entertainment to do. Entertainment ... my daily routine? No, no, of course not. As expected, doing that all winter was impossible! Keep me strong! I am not a monkey! I am just a healthy and ordinary person! Very healthy!
Besides, I think the girl said it took about half a day to get from the village to here. It seems like I went deeper into the forest than I thought. Apparently, the village was built inside the forest, and it seems you need to travel about half a day more to get out of the forest.
If this means I might meet with more people from now on, it could be a problem. Should I move my base? Maybe further upstream? But if it was along the river, I could still meet people even with greater distances.
I finished bear hunting today with a variety of thoughts still lingering in my mind. I was quite happy with the big catch. I also found a lot of rare plants. There are several types of herbs that can only be found during winter, so it is possible to collect them when winter arrives.
I came home in a good mood and hummed a little bit of a tone because the harvest was better than expected, but there were unexpected guests when I arrived. That girl from the day before and two adults. Men and women. Are they his parents? They're a little young. A sibling? I hurriedly pulled the veil.
“Ah, the big sis witch!”
I said I'm not a witch! He really has bad hearing!
“...... Hey, what is a small thing?”
“Ya, right! Big sis witch! “
As I said… .
God, those two sisters are really suspicious. I am not a witch. I'm just a normal girl. I am normal . And I'm not small!
“Are you a witch. ”
“..... I am not a witch. I already told him that. ”
“Is that true? But he said he got the cure from a witch. ”
“I gave him medicine, but I'm not a witch. ”
“....Is it so . ”
“Iya . ”
The man spoke to me. He's much taller than me. He looked to be around 16 to 17 years old. In this world, one would be considered an adult at the age of 15, so he would become an adult. He'll be able to drink. How envious.
The woman next to him looked at me. He looks the same age as a man. Naturally, he is also taller than me. But it's okay, I'm still growing. I've grown this big!
“You live in a place like this?”
“Baiklah . ”
“You live alone?”
“Iya . ”
“What's with this place ..... . not to start, what does a house like this do in a place like this? ”
“Um, you have asked many questions, do I have to answer everything?”
“Oh, no, it ... . you don't have to. ”
「……」
Somehow it ended up as an interrogation, she seemed to be a little interested in me. But it's still annoying. It's my freedom to live wherever I want. I am willing to pay taxes if asked. But it was only for the ruler of the territory or anyone who held the right to such things. Therefore, it is not necessary to comply with all his interrogative behavior now. Everyone has their own reasons. Originally, since the little girl was here, I planned on inviting them inside, but I changed my mind. I feel sad for the boy, but for now just talking outside is enough. I put my hand on my chest, feeling good to have locked the door before leaving. From what looks like, they might try to enter without permission.
“Neil! What's wrong with your attitude! Did you forget why we came here? ”
“Everyone has their own reasons! Hurry up and apologize! “
“Oh, uh. ”
“. ”
Good, at least women have common sense. But still, why are they here? I feel this might be a hassle …. . I want to escape.
“Uh, well, I'm Neil. . and I'm him, Coco's older brother. ”
“Why?”
“Hah? I'm talking about Coco. Didn't you help him? He was attacked by goblins. ”
“....Ah Yes . ”
So he's called Coco. Right, I forgot to ask her name last time.
“So the boy, his name is Coco. ”
“You don't know? He said you let him stay the night. ”
“I forgot to ask her name. ”
“O-Oh, okay. ”
Uwah, his face is very complicated. But even if you see me like that, I can't help it so I forget. I haven't spoken to anyone for almost a year. I pulled my horse further down as I thought about it.
“Uh, however... . we came today because, well, we want to thank you. The medicine you gave us cured my mother of her illness. That's very effective. Everyone has given up. That's why, uh, for saving him. Thank ye. ”
“Isn't it .... it's good then. ”
So it's effective. That's good . It may be another illness similar to the flu. It's a different world. So it's not strange if it's a disease that doesn't exist on Earth.
But it seems like it worked, so it's really good news.
“So, uh, that ..... medicine! The cure, that is, do you have it again? There are some other people in the village who are seriously ill so .... can you, uh, save them too, please! ”
Uwah, I know it's going to be troublesome!
“Um, please! Koitsu, other people too, but Koitsu's boyfriend is also sick. Ah, I'm Koitsu's older sister, Collie! It's so nice to meet you! Koitsu's girlfriend, the child is also sick ... That's why, please! Can you share the medicine with us? ”1
“Unfortunately, I have no more medicine left. It took a lot of work to make the medicine ..... So, your lover, right? Even if I had to prepare one, I wouldn't be able to make one immediately. Also, even if I prepare the medicine for that person, I will be in trouble if he tells others about it later. ”
Right, it's gonna be hard to help. The three of them came with only small items. So in other words, they want it free. Even if I was Japanese in my previous life, I was not kind. I'm just a hypocrite. Someone who only works when he wants to.
First of all, the cost of the drug was 100MP. I can only make one every day. And for today, I only have about half of my MP members left after hunting and gathering. So, even if I agree to help, they will have to wait until tomorrow. Where do they plan to sleep? What about food? Are they planning on relying on me? I have no obligation to do all that. Therefore, I refuse. It is impossible . I want to hold back. Therefore, I did not tell them how long it took to make the medicine.
Besides, I don't have a good impression of him. I have made medicine for a girl named Coco and not for her. So there was no reason to make it for him.
“Don't say that! Please!”
I shook my head.
“There is a problem with time, but I also don't have enough material. It is impossible to give it to you immediately today, or tomorrow as well. ”
“What do you need for material !? If you have it, can you make it !? ”
I thought he was going to give up, but it seems like he hasn't given up yet. This gradually became more and more troublesome. I can't get into my house unless I open it. But they will try to get inside if I open it. I wish they had gone.
“What's wrong with you! I've asked you like this! “
Neil tried to grab me. Ah, but if he does that.
“Grrr!”
Norn came up behind me and threatened Neil. Thank you, Norn.
“U-Uh ……. ”
“As I said before, I can't do anything about it, no matter how much you beg me. Please go back home. ”
Three people finally left after being threatened by Norn. Coco sadly looked at me, but I could do nothing.
Today, I went to bed early without doing my daily routine.