"Mr. Locke, will you take this?"

　Mr. Guitin handed me a large lump of snow stone.



I can't accept such a big lump.

"Please don't say that. I can't repay you for helping me after you behaved strangely, even if it is an exclusive village. Besides, ...... it's been a long time since I've been here this much."



　I thought Lucky had gone too far when he broke down the wall, but it turns out he was right.

"Mr. Locke, please accept this. I haven't had a chance to take it recently, so this is a thank you and a congratulatory gift.



"Well then, ......, I'll be very grateful."

　I received more gemstones than I could hold in my hands.



"I think we can get a lot of snow stones out of this place if we take this ore with us. Of course, you can count the ones you get from the village chief separately.



"Thank you very much. Are you sure you don't mind?　I'm not allowed to take them without permission.

Of course. The village head doesn't make all the decisions on his own, so we are very relaxed about it.



----Rock, you can give me a compliment. ----

------Rock, can you give me a compliment? I'll give you lots of fluff later."

------Lock, you can compliment me, too.

　Lucky looks away with a pout, but he's really a cute guy.



"I feel like I'm getting too much in return, so is there anything else I can help you with?　I can help you break down the wall if you want."



"Well, ......, but too much is a problem. I guess we'll just have to work slowly for a while.

In fact, I'd like to give you something more. Are you staying here tonight?"

"No, we're leaving as long as we get the snow stone. Our original purpose was to get the snow stone. It was late last night and the chief was kind enough to let us stay here.



"Don't say that, stay the night. If you want to go back to Kolon village, you can go back first thing tomorrow morning. If you want, you can go to ......."



"Mr. Guichin, you shouldn't get too carried away. But with all these snow stones discovered, tonight will be a celebration.　If I show you this, the chief will be convinced and so will everyone in the village ......."



"And everyone in the village will also ......?"

"It might make them change their mind a little bit about disliking outsiders."

　Ando might want the people in this village to interact with the outside world because of his brother.



"I'm going to send a message to the guy waiting for me in Kolon village."

　I've told Griz he can go home, but I think he's probably waiting for me.



"Okay. I'll go for a run."

"No, thanks. Mr. Gargoyle, can you get out of there?



"Of course I can."

"Oh, ......, how many people are in there?"

　And is surprised, but I think he'd faint if I showed him what's inside.



"I got it as a reward for making the dungeon. A few of us still live in them. They're pretty handy."

"Heh, I knew Lucky-san had seen it when he came here, but it looks like a magical tool that could be used to invade other countries."



"Hahaha, we won't do that. This is our own village. We've never let anyone else in, but I don't think we'll ever ...... let you in."



"I see. I'd love to be in a dungeon too. Someday my brother and I would like to go to a dungeon.

You can do it. But I recommend you to start with the beginner's level.



I'm sure you're right.

"Oh, Mr. Gargoyle, I'm sorry but you'll have to fly to the village of Koron. If Grizz is still there, he'll be back tomorrow.



I'll be right there. I'll be right there.

Thank you.



　The gargoyle left the cave and immediately flew into the sky.

　It took me half a day to get there because I had to walk through the snow, but I think it would have been quicker if I had walked in a straight line.

　By the way, he flew away without asking the direction, right?

　Mr. Gargoyle just left and came back soon.



"Mr. Gargoyle, the direction is that way. ......"

"Mr. Locke, I'm not lost, but there seems to be some kind of a barrier. Do you mind if I break it?

"Warding?"



　I'm sorry to be so rude to Mr. Gargoyle.

　But I don't know if it's okay to break the wards ...... in the middle of the country.



Is it okay if I break it?

"And, is there any other warding in this village besides the dragon's seal?"

No, I've never heard of such a thing.

What about Guitin?

No, I haven't either. Where is it?



　We all went outside to check the location, which seemed to be far from the village.



"I don't think you can break it if you want to, because it doesn't have anything to do with either village. It's rather scary to have a place like that without anyone knowing about it."

　I suddenly remember the conspiracy theory I heard in Colon Village, but I'll leave it to Mr. Gargoyle.

　I feel like I should go back now.