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177 - - Episode 173: There's a lot of course.

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I tilt my head back as I return with the druid to the plaza.

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I thought I was going to ask him something, but what was it?

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I was in a flurry of activity, so I forgot my degree.

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What's wrong?"

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There was something I didn't understand, and I was going to ask Mr. Druid, but I forgot what it was."

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What is it?"

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Mr. Druid tilts his head as he hangs on me.

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'What is it, I wonder?'

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'No, I don't want you to ask me.

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I know, right?" he said. ...... Oh, you said people were pouring in from neighboring villages, why?"

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Oh, about that. It's a power struggle in the village.

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Power struggle?

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Is there such a thing as competing for power in a village?

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When a village chief has two or three children, the moment he dies, there is a struggle that engulfs the village. Or, even worse, when it's the lord.

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I see.

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If a person whom the villagers are supporting becomes a village chief or a lord, something good may happen to them.

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Did people from the village who lost the power struggle come to this town?

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No, villagers who didn't want to get involved in that conflict abandoned their own villages and fled. There were many violent incidents between villagers, and it was very difficult.

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Wow, I didn't know such a village existed.

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But still, when I travel, I hear all kinds of village squabbles and scandals.

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Villages have all kinds of problems, don't they?

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Well, when people gather, they gather in their own way. The problems come to light most when the lords and chiefs are replaced. The whole village and territory is involved in the fight over who will take over.

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I always thought it was the eldest son or daughter who would take over.

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'Normally that would be fine, but what can I say, I guess I'm blinded by power. Sometimes the people around you can be very agitated. That's when the next thing you know, a specialty is born. This is the money fight that comes with the rights."

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Power struggles and money struggles.

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My former self agrees with this idea.

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I guess that means it's no different in any world.

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Oh, did I pass on the message from Guilmouth?"

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No, I haven't heard.

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Sorry. I'll be ready in about three more days, so I'm sorry to keep you waiting.

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Preparation?　What was I talking about?"

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Was I waiting for something?

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Because it's related to Mr. Gilmas, Grubal?

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You're forgetting about the honorarium, aren't you?"

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Oh, I'm sure there was something like that.

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I'd forgotten all about it.

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I remember now. Grubal's, isn't it?

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Yeah, and twice.

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Hahaha, that's right.

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Ciel hunted Grubal twice.

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He was cool, wasn't he? He was so agile and light.

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I remember the way Ciel hunts.

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He was lean and supple.

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I was impressed when I saw that.

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We both return to the plaza, talking about how cool Ciel is.

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About the front of the tent, we went to ...... that?

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Did I have dinner plans with Mr. Druid again today?

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Well, if it's something simple, I can make it in no time, so it's not a problem.

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Ah.

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What's wrong?"

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Mr. Druid makes a troubled expression.

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Is something wrong?

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No, I just thought I'd follow Ivy again."

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...... come to think of it, we've done that before, that kind of thing.

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'The day we met. If it's something simple, I can make it in no time, so why don't we have dinner?"

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No, I've had a bad streak.

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It's the same for one as it is for two.

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Mr. Druid is mulling something over as he says, "Hmmm.

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I don't think it's that difficult a problem.

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'Yes, it is!　Ivy."

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Yes.

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'How about we go out to eat at a food truck today?　Dinner. Well, you know, what the heck. I'll buy you a drink. ...... for your help."

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Mr. Druid is embarrassed with a slight blush on his cheeks.

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That funny ...... eh, I think about the meaning of the thank you, a little surprised to see the expression on her face for the first time.

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I don't remember doing anything to be thanked for, though.

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It's about Dad and Mom."

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Oh, repairing your relationship with your parents?　I guess I'm talking about the

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But they weren't really at each other's throats, so I feel like they could have mended things naturally over time.

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It's been a while since I've been able to be natural in front of my parents."

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Indeed, Mr. Druid's attitude the moment he walked into the store ......but.

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Ivy."

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'Ahahaha, sorry. Yes, the owner and Mr. Druid are the same in how they get nervous and how they fool around with it."

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What, together?"

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Yes, it is. I was surprised when I first saw you.'

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He looks surprised at my words.

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Didn't he know?

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I thought, "That's what a father and son should be like."

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He said he looked up to the owner, so I guess he had been watching him closely since he was a little boy and naturally acted like him.

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He said, "I see. ...... I see. Parent and child."

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Mr. Druid covers his mouth, but his eyes are completely downcast.

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Seeing him smiling makes me happy.

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It feels good to be useful.

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Good, I'll treat you to something tasty."

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I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do it. Oh, do the food stalls still have enough ingredients?

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I could have told you that. I guess I shouldn't either. Somewhere along the way, I'm assuming without evidence that everything will be okay."

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Well, I guess you can't create a sense of crisis if you don't have a problem looming in front of you.

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Let's go around the stalls and see what's going on."

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I agree. Feel free to let me know if there's anything you'd like to eat."

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Yes, sir. Thank you."

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Once back inside the tent, I call out to Sola and Flem.

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I asked them if they would go with me to the food stall.

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We are going to the stall, will you go with us?　Or do you want to wait in the tent?　Well, pull when you go with me. And when you're waiting, will you hold still?"

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Two of them are looking at me and swaying pulpy.

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Apparently, they are going to work together.

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Thank you. Sola and Flem are both so sweet.

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I gently pat their heads, then put my bag on my shoulder and leave the tent.

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As we head toward the main street lined with food stalls, we discuss what to eat.

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Apparently, there is a soup full of meat recommended by the druid.

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Shall we start with that stall?

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I guess so."

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I felt a sense of discomfort around the time I reached the main street and saw the food stalls.

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There was little activity.

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It's affecting me.

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It looks like it."

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Looking at the food stalls, I see stores that are closed.

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Perhaps they couldn't continue because of rising food prices, or they didn't have the ingredients to stock.

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Even if the rice did spread, it wouldn't be a fundamental solution unless we could do something about the grubal problem, right?"

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I know."

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Mr. Druid sighs loudly.

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Rumor in the plaza is that the return of the top adventurers is behind schedule.

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Anxious voices are spreading more and more among the adventurers, wondering if something has gone wrong.

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Three sets of higher adventurers are supposed to be looking into the problems in Grubar.

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Hopefully they will return safely.

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Yo, isn't that a druid?"

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I looked toward the voice and saw a very large, elderly man.

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At the sound of his voice, the druid's body next to him shook for a moment.

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When I looked next to him in wonder, I saw him with a very tight smile on his face.

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'Aren't you glad to see your master after all these years?'

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No, you look well."

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I see, you are Mr. Druid's mentor.

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The master's face grins when he sees the expression on Mr. Druid's face.

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Ahhh, Mr. Druid, you are hunched over.

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Somehow, the atmosphere makes me want to say, 'I'm sorry for your loss.

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