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84 - return from the sand and hidden intentions

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"Oh, you're home. How was it?　First time in the wilderness."

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Yeah, we had a pretty good view.

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I know, I know. That road has a good view, doesn't it?

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　Thor and his friends returned to the coach stop and were greeted by Garudo's question, who was sitting on a chair in an empty barrel.

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　He took one look at Thor and the others, who were covered in sand, and continued his story, stroking his brown beard-covered cheeks.　

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"But it was hard work, wasn't it? But it was hard work... messy sand and wind, and a nasty killer on top of it all.

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"You mean rock lizards?　It's true that the feeling of lurking in the shadows and attacking is similar."

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"That's the worst thing a shieldman can say. You have to be on your toes 24/7. I don't think I'd go if they asked me to."

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"That's the way it is. I'm tired of it. There are so many of them.

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　The experienced person who had gone before stared at Thor earnestly and suddenly started to reveal the truth in a hushed voice.

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"Actually, it's usually the well-heeled ones who choose the middle. They can cross the river of blood in no time.

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"Is that so?"

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And then the sand and the lizards get you and you have to turn around and go back. You're lucky you made it back in one piece.

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　Apparently, that was the intention behind the inclusion of the dead-end route in the guide.

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　It is as if a newcomer who has risen to the top of his game has chosen the shortest route to the east, and has learned his lesson.

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I see. It was a good experience.

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"Ha ha, don't stink. The fact that you're back in three days proves that you're a good judge of character, Thor. You'll be more popular than those who spend four whole days there."

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　Despite the words of the experienced guide, the other people at the table did not seem to agree.

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　They seemed to have lost all interest in Thor and his friends, who were playing with pieces on the board.　

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　Thor, who did not seem to be bothered by the reaction of the outsiders at all, smiled faintly and said something in reply.

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"So you were right to choose the middle path first. That helps.

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"What do you mean?"

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"No, it's just as you said. If you're talking about the hardest part, it means that the rest of the road is much looser."

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　The people sitting on the empty barrels made a small rustle as he spoke with no hint of bravado.

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　When the newly ranked adventurers who had chosen the eastern route for the first time came back, it was commonplace for them to get into their carriages without saying a word, all with exhausted faces.

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　Garudo lifts one eyebrow in surprise, but nods his head in understanding.

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"I see what you mean. You are indeed a strong man of twenty-five years of service. Is your resilience as strong as ever? I, a shieldman, should learn a little from you.

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"Well, I've learned my lesson from that sand, and next time I'll be a little better prepared for the challenge."

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　Thor said it so easily that Garudo rolled his eyes and started to laugh out loud.

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　After a short laugh, he asked as if he had just remembered.

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"By the way, how was your tour with Saralisa?

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"She's a very thoughtful girl and has helped me in many ways. I'd like to ask you to do it again.

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"He's got a good heart, but he's not very friendly. I'm glad you liked it. Please let the Adventurers' Bureau know that when you report to them. If you get a bad reputation, they'll revoke your guide's license."

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"Okay. I'm just wondering, what's going on over there?　It was acting a little strange."

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"I guess they were mostly on their guard, since the place is prone to death and injury."

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"...... didn't sound like that."

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　They look at each other for a moment, and then Garudo exhales with a look of relief on his face.

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"Your eyes are deceiving. Cerce is missing, just down the road. That's why he's still looking. He wants to know if there's anything left."

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"I see. That's a stupid question. I'm sorry.

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Don't worry about it. It's my fault for not telling you.

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　After saying this, the middle-aged shieldman cast his eyes into the wilderness for a moment.

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　Thor, too, silently turned his head back to where he had just returned.

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　A whirlwind gently whips up the sand as it runs across the empty wasteland.

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　The men watch the scene with nothing but the sad sound of the wind, without saying a word.

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　After seeing Thor and the others off to the city in their carriages, Garudo approached his own carriage and knocked on the door.

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　After a short wait, he hears the lock open and quickly enters.

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　Sitting on the seat was his sister-in-law, Saralisa, who had just finished getting dressed.

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　Garudo, sitting on the other side, sighs and speaks to her.　

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"Another disappointment. Thanks for your efforts.

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"No, ......."

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"I thought they might be the ones, but if they're coming back in three days, they're probably stuck on Oamaru-iwa."

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"No. ......"

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"Mostly intact, he probably didn't put up much of a fight. For someone who heard that they got here in two months, it's a bit of a letdown.

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"No. ......"

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　Garudo asked Saralisa, who for some reason was denying everything, with a questioning look on her face.

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What's wrong?　Thor seemed to sense that you were acting weird, too."

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"There was too much. ......"

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"Did that bastard do something to you?

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No, it's nothing. As for the itinerary, I was able to get there before Oomaru-iwa. ......"

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"Don't tell me you made it to the big long rock?　With that party?"

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No, sir. It's just beyond that point.

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"........................No way?"

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"Yes, to the blue crown grass colony."

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　At his reply, Garudo involuntarily stands up and smashes his head against the ceiling of the carriage, making a dent in the corner.

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　He does not seem to notice the pain, probably due to his excitement, and mutters a few words.

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"First time or ......!　What a bunch of people they got here."

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Yes, that kid is crazy. And the other two ....... And why doesn't the water run down? I use it and use it and use it. ......

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　Perhaps because she saw something too far out of the ordinary, the Soukei woman hugged her shoulders and shrugged.

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　Garudo was convinced that there was no lie in her appearance, but he suddenly voiced a question that had been bothering him.

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"I see. ....... But aren't you back home early for that?　If you could afford it, you could stick around for another day or so."

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"Is that why those people pulled up ......?"

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　After a pause, Saralisa answers emphatically.

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"He said he couldn't hold any more rock lizard skins.

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　This time, Garudo was absolutely mortified by the answer.

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　The number of rock lizards Thor and his team killed during their search this time was one hundred and twenty-one.

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　They brought back thirty-four skins and eighteen blue crown grasses.

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　Each lizard costs two large copper coins to kill, so the team earns 24 silver coins and two large copper coins.

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　The skill points earned were six hundred and sixty-five each.

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　Ulil was involved in only half of the fights, so he earned 1,525 skill points.

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