What is this...
　You'll know it when you see it. It's your own kind.

　I was taken to a nearby cave.
　When I went in, there were thirty children there.
　Five of them were not much older than the age of the children. Twenty of them were between the ages of seven and nine. And the other five were about the same age as I am now.

　Why are there so many kids?
　I don't know. Lately, the humans have been dropping their children in our woods like this.

　That makes sense. I guess that means there was a famine.
　I was hungry in the woods because this is how my parents abandoned me, I suppose.

　And now you want me to take care of your children?
　'That's what I mean. You talk fast.
　The griffon nodded widely.
　I don't hate kids. I'm more of a fan of them.
　And I grew up in an orphanage, so I can relate greatly to them being abandoned by their parents. So I have no problem with helping them.
　But.....

　What's the point of a conversation if you don't have anything to eat?
　We'll bring you food for three years. You have three years to make it work.
　I didn't expect...
　I was expecting him to tell me to eat a bug.
　Is this guy actually a good guy?

　Why are you helping me?
　You wouldn't pick up a starving puppy if it clung to you, would you?　And then throw them out irresponsibly?　There is such a thing as a responsibility to pick up the pieces. That's what I mean.
　Oh, I see.
　It's definitely a bad way to wake up.
　You have the power to help, but you don't use it, you just starve them.
　It's not good for your mental health.

　But there's a big difference between a man and a griffon.
　Perhaps this one doesn't know how to raise a man.
　That's why he was troubled.

　It's settled.
　First I had to introduce myself to the kids.

　"That's why I am your leader!　Nice to meet you.
　When I say that...



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　The cosmic language came back.

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　Sad news.
　I don't understand the other world's language.

　If you think about it calmly, the language of the other world can't be the same as Japanese. There's no way such a convenience is real.
　This makes it difficult to relate to people before being a leader.

　What's that?　How can I talk to a griffon?

　I'm sorry. I was reminded that the strays don't speak the local language. I'm sorry.
　How can I talk to you?
　I have the 'blessing of the divine word'. Naturally.

　Kago I'm getting something fantasy-like.
　As expected of a gryphon. I knew you had that kind of magical power.

　But this is a problem. Good. I'll lend you some protection for a while.
　...You can lend it to me?
　Normally this would be impossible. But I do have the blessing of a loaner.

　That's what I'm talking about, senior Gryphon!
　It's not an eagle with an eagle head and a lion underneath.

　'But wouldn't that prevent the other children from talking to you?
　Fool. I will not bestow a precious blessing on you, fool. I give you the gift of language.
　How many blessings do you have?
　Three things have already been confirmed just by what he has said so far.
　Is Kago such a great bargain?

　Twelve. But there are only a few of them you can use. I have a problem with my vocal organs, and the 'language blessing' is worthless.

　It's a lot of them anyway.
　This guy is a ton of cheat beasts. Or is he an average spec for a griffon? How many gryphons live in the first place, including this guy?

　Well, it doesn't matter.

　So, once again, nice to meet you.
　A different language naturally spilled out of my mouth.
　I see, this is very useful. With this, there's no need to study English, is there?

　''Yes ... nice to meet you ... brother.''
　The brown-haired girl replied.
　'Brother that sounds good.

　'You, what's your name?!
　The cheeky kid asked me.
　'Why don't you tell me your name before you tell me yours?
　I say the cliché, and the kid says his name with a flick of his tongue.

　"It's Ron. I've been a leader. Now, he says it.　What's your name?!
　My name is...
　I realize I was about to say that much.
　What shall I call myself?

　You're taking a Japanese name?　But I'm not Japanese now. I feel that there is something different about calling myself Japanese.
　No, I don't care what your name is.

　'My name here. What do you think it should be called?
　I asked the gryphon.
　'How about 'Alms'?'
　What do you mean?
　No point. I just thought it sounded good.

　I see.
　But, well, maybe it's just as well that I was sent to this world without knowing what it means.

　It's a very good idea. Nice to meet you, Ron.
　I reach out my hand. Ron-kun turns away.
　Why?
　"How old are you?
　Twenty years old.
　Bullshit!

　No, it's true...

　I look at the gryphon. 'You tell me.

　"He's telling the truth. He said you were a boy when he woke up, remember?
　'Yes!　.........if Master Gryphon says so......
　Ron-kun is suddenly very sullen.
　Then he glares at me and declares.

　'Because I still don't recognize you as a leader!
　Is that so?
　Well, it's understandable. Kid shows up out of nowhere, and you're their leader.

　"I'm sorry, sir. Ron, you don't mean any harm. He's just a bit of an idiot.
　The girl who called me big brother earlier defends Ron.
　'What's your name?'
　'I'm So Yeon. Ron and I have known each other since childhood...

　I see. Childhood buddies, eh?
　Ron's lucky to have such a cute childhood friend.

　Hey!　What's an a**h*le?
　It's true.
　That's what you call an a**h*le!
　So you're an idiot, Ron.
　'Ahoy, ahoy, ahoy, ahoy, ahoy!'

　Suddenly they started fighting.
　By being close.

　Watching them interact with each other. The other kids are laughing too.

　It seems to be quite lively.

　At least on the surface.
　To be more precise, they have to be lively to do it.
　Well, that's just as well.
　My parents tricked me into going deep into the forest and abandoning me.
　It's impossible not to be shocked.
　Some of the children may still believe in their parents.

　They are desperately trying to forget them.

　How much of a burden is Ron-kun, who was desperately trying to act as a leader in the midst of it all?

　So-young-chan is welcoming me, not because she misses me, but because it's less of a burden on Ron-kun.

　The reason the two of you are fighting now is to lighten the air around you.
　This is probably how they do stupid things every day.
　I don't know if they are doing it consciously or unconsciously.
　But either way, it's crazy that a child has to do this.

　'I'm going to help you, I promise,'
　I muttered.