Two of them, Ray and Sett, and Earth and Polo, joined in the woods for a few hours, eventually returned to the village without finding anything particularly wrong.
　Harvesting can be called picking up some edible nuts and fruits.

"Yes, it's sour, but it's a habit."

　Ray muttered happily, churning the purple and black mottled fruit the size of his fist.
　At first I didn't think it was a very edible fruit from its appearance, but when I saw Earth eating it confidently in front of Ray, I could not doubt what he said.
　When you actually toss it into your mouth, you'll see a refreshing sweetness -- a stronger acidity -- in your mouth.
　And Ray, who liked the fruit, picked about half the fruit from it.
　This was also possible because of the mystery ring, and Earth looked enviously at Ray.

"Grull".

　Seto, who was also eating fruit next to Ray, also purrs happily.
　Despite the acidity of the fruit, it seems to have been in Seto's mouth.
　Seto was aiming for an aerowing, but unfortunately he couldn't find it. The reason I'm still in a good mood is probably because I'm eating fruit now.
　At any rate, as we move on eating fruit, we eventually arrive at the boundary of the barrier.

"Yes!"

　Elena, Vichela, Marina, Arra, and Bune were already there, and they were wretched waiting for their arrival.
　However, if you see Ray eating the fruit while relaxing, it is natural that those who were left behind are not interesting.
　Earth's small bow to Marina may be related to Polo's separation along the way.
　Bune, the most fussy about food, protests the moment she sees Ray.

"Here, eat this,"

　Ray releases the same fruit from the mistling into Bune.
　Upon receiving it, Bune pauses for a moment in the appearance of the fruit, but bites it the next moment.

"Yes!"

　a sudden acidity in one's mouth And a little... but a certain sweetness that exists.
　The fruit tastes unimaginable from the outside, and the usually expressionless veneer gives off a slightly joyful atmosphere.

"...so Earth broke up with Marina on the way, but she was joining Ray." I don't think we've found any clues after all."

　Elena also asks, receiving the fruit from Ray.

"Oh, I thought I was going to encounter a monster that had become violent. I never encountered him. The only harvest is its fruit."

　Everyone else nods back to Ray, who delivers fruit to Marina, Vihela, Arra and Yero.

"I talked to Ray until he came, but nobody came across a monster either. Does this have anything to do with Ray's treatment of the World Tree?"
"I don't know," It's true that the world trees have been revitalized all at once, but I don't think they will have such an impact any time soon."

　Marina bends her head to Elena's question.

"The world tree... I've seen a lot of things, but I've never seen such a big tree before." There was a forest near the village where I was born..."

　Tell him that and shake his head in silence.
　Earth was born and raised in a village called Roof, which can be described as a countryside in the kingdom of Milliana, but there were no powerful monsters in the woods nearby.
　Earth himself had hardly been to such a forest, but he would still have been able to see it from the village if he had a tree as large as he had seen when he entered the village. If only the trees of the world had bounded themselves as in this village.

"Huh, I'd be glad to hear you say so,"

　Nearly a hundred years have passed since she left the village, but it doesn't mean that Marina has abandoned the village.
　This would be obvious given the village's intercession in dealing with Gillum and the hordeban's arrival at Gillum for help.
　That's why I can't feel bad about being praised for my hometown.
　Of course, the good mood may be due to the fact that the world tree was treated.

"Anyway, let's stop here and go back to the village today."
"... all right? The sun is still high, isn't it?"

　Vihela's gaze is turned to the sky.
　The sun was still high, as it said, and there seemed to be about two hours before sunset.
　But Marina nods back to such a Vihela.

"Yes, there are a lot of things to do in the village. and we must make sure that your old man has heard a good report from Lagdo."
"Ah... yes. That's true."

　When she recalls Optis, who was in a state of ecstasy at the banquet, Vihela can't help but agree with Marina's concerns.
　Marina understands, after all, that her grandfather, as an elder in this village, is doing what he has to do.
　And even if I was out of the blue, I was willing not to blame him too much.
　Most importantly, the world tree has regained its strength, so it could be a little bit of a flirtation.

(It's a problem if you take off too much.)

　Earth opens her mouth to agree with Marina's feelings.

"Oh, I agree with Marina's opinion. I heard that Ray will serve Gamerion's meat to-night."

　The moment the word Gamerion's meat comes out, everyone's eyes turn to Ray.
　While talking about the fruit he found on his way home, Ray said he would offer Gamerion meat in the flow of the story, and Earth would have remembered it firmly.
　It was proof that Gamerion's name was known as such a delicious meat.
　After receiving everyone's attention, Ray eventually opens his mouth as if he had given up.

"Okay. So today we're celebrating the treatment of the world tree with gamerion meat."

　That's how the Gamerion party was going to be held.





"Well, congratulate the restoration of the world tree... Cheers!"
"Cheers!"

　Marina's voice is echoed by everyone and the glass in her hand is held up.
　Everyone but Ray, Bune and Arla had alcohols like ale and wine in their cups, but no one blamed them in the daytime.
　It's true that it's about two hours into the afternoon, and above all, the whole village is in a state of festivity.
　Banquets are held everywhere in the village, except in the garden of the house that the Elenas rent.
　It is safe to say that it was too late for the Lays to have a party because they were looking for something unusual outside the village.
　It's also a great sight to see a number of parties on the way to this house.
　On the garden table, there are many dishes made from Gamerion meat served by Ray.
　Stir-fried, skewered, boiled, stewed, steamed, and many other dishes that anyone who knows the taste of Gamerion's meat would surely envy.
　Of course, Gamerion cuisine is the main feature, but it's not just meat dishes.
　There were salads with plenty of vegetables, chopped nuts and vegetables, and leafy vegetables wrapped in stir-fried gamerions.
　On the edge of the table are purple and black spotted fruits from Ray's... so far everyone has smacked their lips at today's main dish, Gamerion, and has not turned a blind eye to date.

"Pop! Pop! Pop!

　A mouthful of Gamerion's meat choked up polo exclaims with joy.
　The voice should be described as a voice of joy, but it is not exaggerated.
　In fact, Seto and Yero were happily eating Gamerion food.
　In addition, Seto was eating a grilled dish with salt and herbs on a lump of Gamerion's meat beside the table.
　Seto eats nothing compared to ordinary people and is specially prepared for it.
　It's a very simple dish, but it's more than 5kg, and the set looks satisfied.
　The outside is well baked and the center is close to raw.
　The difference in texture seems to be pleasing to Seto, who is choking with joy.
　Gamelion's meat was fresh because it was in the mystery ring and we could eat it raw without any problems.

"Oh, it's delicious. I never expected to be able to eat Gamerion meat at this time of year."The earth murmurs as it carries skewers to its mouth.
　Others were in favor of the idea.

"Well, it's pretty luxurious to be able to eat Gamerion meat outside of winter. aristocracy...and anyone in a certain high position would be able to eat Gamerion's meat except in winter with magic items."

　The muttering marina reminds me of a nobleman who had approached her before.
　The conversation at the time was, "Why don't we have some Gamerion meat together in the summer?"
　...I heard later that the aristocrat's magic item was a defective item and that he had an upset stomach.

"It's delicious, Mr. Elena,"
"Oh, I like this boiled food very much. The texture that melts in the mouth is different from that of the meat."
"Well, it goes well with vegetables."

　Elena and Arra also enjoy Gamerion.
　At the same table, there was a little bit of Bune desperately cramming Gamerion food into his mouth.
　Next to Bune, Vichela was wiping the sauce off Bune's cheek.

"Polo, polo!"

　Polo asking Earth for more food.
　For such a polo, Earth will put the right food on the plate and give it to him.
　Polo, shaking his nine tails, was happily eating.

"Ray, try this dish, too." I'm a little confident."

　Marina recommends to Ray a dish of stir-fried gamerion meat with a light green sauce.

"Oh, this looks delicious. Can I eat it?"
"Yes, thank you Ray for all his help with the world tree."
"I don't think I have to worry about the material of the world tree."

　Nevertheless, Ray's eyes were firm toward the flesh.
　In fact, the smell that floats over the plate stimulates appetite.
　The rich smell of sauce contains something refreshing.
　Besides meat, many other leafy vegetables were fried together, and the colors of green, red and yellow made the food look more delicious.

"Isn't this all right? Yes."
"... well, I wouldn't say no, if I were to say that."

　carry food into one's mouth with a fork
　Ray and Marina were naturally seen at the same table.

『……』

　Elena and Vihela both look slightly less amused.
　Still, the reason why we didn't disturb the marina here is probably because the world trees recovered.
　Marina could have a monopoly on Ray today.
　I knew it, but it was only natural to think it was not interesting.

"Ah, hahahahahaha. I feel like the atmosphere is getting a little worse."

　Earth, who was eating Gamerion's stew, muttered, looking around.
　I didn't know why the atmosphere was so bad, but I understand that the atmosphere was still bad.
　I understand that it was not a pleasant event for Earth, but I never said it.
　It was because I felt that if I said something here, it would probably be no good.

"Pororo? Pororo!"

　Polo wags nine tails as if to support Earth.
　Fortunately, it was outside, so there was no problem, but there would have been a lot of dust in the house.
　While looking at the polo and thinking about escaping reality, I just concentrated on eating Gamerion food.

"Ray, how about this dish? Did Elena and Vichela work together to make it?"

　She offers Ray a dish that Elena and Vihela say they made together, wondering what they thought of the way they looked at them.
　The dish was thinly sliced and dipped in hot water, with what appeared to be a vegetable sauce.

(Shabu-shabu, huh?)

　Ray knows that thin slices of meat are dipped in hot water and eaten in sauce. There are also various ways to eat it, such as ponzu sauce, sesame sauce, and, in a slightly unusual way, grated autumn leaves.
　Although it is not hot water because it is made from kelp, etc., the cooking method was similar to the one in front of us.
　fork meat to one's mouth
　Elena and Vihela watched it anxiously.

"Yes, it's delicious."

　Elena and Vihela smile happily at what Ray says.
　...there was no sign of jealousy about Marina that I had felt for some time.