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　The shadows of the rocky hill where we camped were well used, and the ground was quite soft.

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　The sun was setting completely, so we turned on the magic stone lamp and hurried to prepare for the encampment.

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　As Thor was working on the second tent, he smelled something burning in the air.

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　When he turns around, he sees a fire with a red glow.

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　A square iron pot-like object was placed in front of the crouching Thora.

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　Inside there were burning coals, and the flames were heating the lattice-like lid which was covered with a licking flame.

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"What's wrong with it?"

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"Oh, wait a little longer. It's been a long time since I lit coals, so I had a hard time.

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　As we get closer, we see that it is not a pot, but a portable cooking stove.

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　It is large enough to hold a mu and has an air hole on the side that serves as a handle.

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　However, there was nothing like that in Sola's baggage.

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　Perhaps noticing Thor's questioning look, the girl proudly flashed her growing breasts.

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"This is actually an assembly line, Thor. Are you surprised?"

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"Yeah, I'm surprised. Where did you get it?"

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"You see, when I went to the blacksmith. He said it was handy and that I should use it to spread the word."

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　I remember that when we left the weapons workshop in Toluk, Sola was holding a package of something and smiling.

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　She said it was not a weapon, but it turned out to be a cooking stove for outdoor cooking.

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"I see. That's a nice gift."

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"Yes. And here is today's star of the show!

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　Sola was holding meat soaked in some kind of liquid.

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　The thick bones sticking out of the meat looked like leg parts.

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"Tapa and his friends have sent us a black eagle leg meat, which we have slowly soaked in their secret sauce. The skewers were provided by Yushiru and Yushiru.

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"I only intervened a little, but most of the preparation was done by Sora-san.

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"I see. You've done a good job of preparing.

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"This time, I was so excited that I thought I would be able to go to the backcountry."

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"What were you going to do if you didn't make it?"

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"Then, of course, we'll have a dinner party!"

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　As she declared this, the girl gave her usual carefree smile.

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　Then she spoke to the guide who had pitched his tent a short distance away.

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"Oh, you are welcome to join us, Saralisa. I've prepared enough food for the five of you.

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"What, me too ......?"

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Yes, I'm always happy to help you. And I heard that you helped Tall-chan a while ago. As your wife, I would like to thank you for your kindness.

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"Well, that's ......."

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"Well, well, don't be shy. Please take Sola's word for it."

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"Yes, yes. Tomorrow we'll start exploring the backcountry, so let's eat a lot of meat and do our best!

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　As soon as the meat is placed on the net, savory smells and sounds begin to fill the air.　

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　Suddenly, the child lying in the tent wakes up.

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　He looks up into the eyes like a cat, lifts the tip of his nose and moves his head around.

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　Then, perhaps noticing the presence of the cooking stove emitting delicious-looking smoke, he jumps up and runs to it furiously.

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"Is it a meat festival?

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"It's a meat festival!"

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"Meat, meat!"

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"Meat! Meat!"

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　Sola proudly lifts her chin as the child repeatedly leans on her back.

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　As the girl dexterously flips the slowly rising thigh, Moe's drooling purple eyes light up with a twinkle.

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"Do you want some meat?　Moo-chan."

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"Yes, please!"

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"No, I'll hold out a little longer."

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"Oh, no. Oh, this place is burning already!

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"No, I'm not done yet."

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"Not yet. Hurry up and burn!"

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　With the two excited men by his side, Yuril spreads the mat on the ground and sets the table by arranging the plates and dishes.

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　By the time Thor and Saralisa had finished setting up their own tents, the stew pot heated by the heating board smelled just as good as the others.

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"Good work, this one's done too!

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"Uh-uh, To-chan. I'm tired of waiting for Moe.

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You could have eaten first.

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"No, we all have to eat together."

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　Sora, who has made a clear statement, quickly distributes the fried momoyaki on plates.

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　After making sure that the roasted bread and the stewed round potatoes had also been served, the girl happily gave the order.

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Then, eat up!

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"Yes, it's delicious."

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"Well, you've improved your skills again, Mr. Sora."

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"Delicious ......."

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　Sola nodded her head as she stroked Moe's head as he silently gobbled up the meat.

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"Hey, Thor. Do you know what the best seasoning is to make rice tasty?

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"Well, I guess I've never been hungrier."

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"Ah, that may be. But the best thing is to eat while seeing the smile of the person you love.

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　Thor scratched the bottom of his chin in frustration as the girl stared at him passionately with a slight upturn in her cheeks.

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"That's a little embarrassing. Don't ask an old man for it."

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"Eh."

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"It's wonderful that you get along so well, Mr. Thor. You shouldn't talk to me like that."

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Yes, of course. Then let's eat while looking at Moe's face.

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"Ew."

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"What, Torchan? This is Moo's meat!　I'm not giving it to you!"

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　And so the meal progresses in a lively manner.

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　The sound of joyful laughter echoed through the wilderness long after the evening sun had set.

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　After cleaning up, the coals of the stove were still red hot, and everyone naturally remained seated.

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　Then Saralisa, who had taken off her simple robe with a hood to protect her from the sand, came back with her lyre in her hand.

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"A song in return ......"

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"Oh, Saralisa, you look lovely in that outfit."

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　Sola squealed at the sight of her playing clothes with white pleats in the shape of waves.

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　If you look closely, you can see that the sleeves and collar were softly tailored and suited the slender Saralisa well.

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"I see you've even arranged the necklace..."

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"Oh, this is ......, it's from my family."

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　The necklace that the Soukei woman used to hang her adventurer's card was a necklace of shells and pearls.

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　It shone softly as it emerged from the blue scaled skin that covered her neck.

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"I like it. I'll have to get more creative with the string to hang the plate.

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"Yes, it is. It should have more features. Like that hair ornament: ......"

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"This?　Nishishi, Tall-chan picked this out for me!"

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　Sola's eyes light up when she is complimented on the blue ribbon that ties her hair.

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　Her words were immediately joined by two others.

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"I like it, I like it. Don't you have something for Mu, too?　Tor-chan."

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"Hmm, a gift. A gift. I haven't received a gift from a gentleman for a long time.

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　Thor looks away from Moe and Yuril, who are staring at him, and gives a wry smile to his guide.

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　Saralisa's lips lifted slightly as she looked at him, pleading with him to hurry up and start playing.

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"You all really get along well with each other. ......"

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　After muttering this, Kanashi lightly plucked the strings.

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　The overflowing tone immediately attracted everyone's attention.

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　Seeing that the audience's attention was instantly captured, Saralisa continued to strum the lyre in a relaxed manner.

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　It was a strange tune.

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　It had a peaceful and comforting tone, but it was also somewhat sad.

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　The sound of Saralisa's music flickered in the air heated by the furnace and disappeared into the deserted land of rock, sand, and wind.

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　The woman nodded her head to the generous applause and began to play a bright and bouncy tune.

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　Then she changed the tune one after another, and continued to enchant the audience.

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　The performance lasted less than 30 minutes, but it was an intense and satisfying time.

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　When the performance was over, Moo, who had been snuggled up to the conductor for some time, did not want to leave him.

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　He must have liked it very much. Besides, he seemed to be sleepy from a full stomach.

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　Saralisa looked a little troubled, but perhaps because she was used to taking care of her niece Rudel, she spoke to him in a soothing tone.

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"Are you going to sleep with me today ......?"

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"...... yeah."

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"Are you sure?"

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"Yes, I like children. ......"

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　With these words, dinner was over and we retired to our respective tents.

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　Late at night, Thor, who had been occupying his spacious tent for the first time, was suddenly awakened by the presence of someone.

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　The moon shining in the cloudless night sky made his face dimly visible.

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　Peering into the tent was a woman of the Soukin tribe, clad only in a light robe.

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