Chapter 15: Hypocrisy over Righteousness?
Chapter 15: Hypocrisy over Righteousness?
Three days after the assault from the three siblings. I was hiding in a forest near the village. Neil had come alone the next day. I didnt meet him. But he came again the next day. Again alone. I ignored him. But I couldnt leave my house. So it was very inconvenient.
As such, my mood wasnt too great and I couldnt do my daily routine. Thus, in order to regain my peaceful days, I gave up and decided to make the medicine. But I have no intention of giving it to Neil. I dislike him. So I decided I would give it to Coco instead.
And so I was currently on the lookout wondering when Coco would appear.
Yep, I look like a really suspicious person. So its great that I have the Stealth skill. Once I find her Ill report back. Lets tighten my hood and secure the perimeter!
Anyways, the village sure was quiet. There were very few people walking about. I wonder how their life looks like.
It really is empty. And Coco still hasnt shown up yet. Even after waiting for a while no one had passed by. Why?
Probably because of that. Everyone was likely still in bed. Most likely they couldnt leave home because they were too sick.
Of course! Im being stupid ..But as I was about to give up and head home, I saw a face that I recognized. First villager discovered! Its Collie.
That child was difficult to deal with. Shes quite vigorous. The type of person who pushes others to listen to their story. Its probably not possible to have a conversation with her. Or at least not a proper one. And so I decided to tail behind her without talking to her.
After following her for a bit, Collie entered a house. It looked like she had gone out to draw water. So now I just have to wait for Coco to come out. Alright, come on, Coco!
Big-sis witch?
Oh, I found her. Or rather she found me! She was able to evade my eyes!
Whats wrong? What is big-sis witch doing here? Um..Im not a witch, okay? Ah..um, Im sorry. Its alright, just be more careful from now on.
..I hope shell stop calling me witch after this.
Um, sowhy is big-sis w-, doing here?
She just said witch again. Or she almost did.
Right, I brought this. I managed to gather enough materials. But only enough for this one time. Ehis it really okay!? Isnt this supposed to be very rare? Sorry, but not so loud. Could you please speak more quietly? Ah, Im sorrybut is it really okay? Yes..but I would be happy if you could tell him not to come anymore. To be honest, its becoming annoying. Ah..that is, um, Im sorry.
Probably. He was probably standing outside my house at this moment too.
Okay, then can I rely on you to pass on the message? Yes!
I hope with this my peaceful days will return. If he continues to come bother me then I will move. Ive already decided upon that.
Well then, I will be returning home. Okay, um, thank you! Its fine. Ah, can I ask you for one more thing? There are various materials for this medicine that cant be obtained during this season. So this really is the last one. So even if you want more, it really is impossible to make it anymore. If other people ask you, could you tell them that? Yes, I understand. I will make sure to tell everyone.
You dont have to go out of your way to tell everyone you know?
Right, then see you? Okay, bye-bye!
Now then, lets go home. I dont want to do anything else for today.
But as expected, when I arrived back home, he was standing outside. So I went out gathering until the evening before returning home.
Several days later. KNOCK KNOCK!
There was the sound of someone pounding on the door. Who is it so early in the morning! Im sleepy..let me sleep..
KNOCK KNOCK!KNOCK KNOCK! KNOCK KNOCK! Shut up! I cant sleep!
I got out of bed and went down to the living room. When I was about to open the door, I noticed that I was still in my sleepwear and activated Storage to instantly change my clothes. Its great since I could save myself the trouble of having to change my clothes one by one. Storage sure was convenient.
After changing clothes, I unlocked the door and opened it. Ah! Its bright outside!
Ah.
Ugh, its Neil. Why did he come so early in the morning? Usually, he would come around noon.
Uhh, that, um
.Whats with his reaction. Its different from usual. Whats with him?
Ah, that uhh
Ah. Im not hiding my face! I hurriedly slammed the door shut. I activated storage and equipped my cloak. Then I pulled on the hood before opening the door again.
Good morning. Oh, uh, good morning.
That sure was close. I barely managed to avoid catastrophe. Or at least, I hope I did.
What are you doing here so early in the morning? Didnt you get the message? No, I heard it. But I just really wanted to say thanks. Thats why I left home around the time everyone was still sleeping to come here.
Hah, is that so. Then I accept your gratitude, please return home. Wait! I just really wanted to thank you! I heard from my sister about how the medicine couldnt be made anymore. Even going out of your way to bring something so valuable..
Yes, I understand. Then I accept your gratitude, please return home. Wait! Wait! This isnt much of a repayment, but I brought some vegetables! To be truthful, theyre part of our stock for winter, but I wanted to do this much at least.
Is that so, then thank you very much. I will accept it. Now then, I accept your gratitude, please return home. Why do you keep trying to make me leave!?
Because for some reason you keep on trying to enter my house. Do you really not understand? Why a girl is living in such a remote location by herself? Its because I just want to live quietly. Do you understand? I made that medicine because you kept on being persistent and annoying, so I had no choice but to make it in order to get you to stop. Thats
Neil lowered his head. But that was the truth. I just wanted to be left alone.
If you understand, then please return home. And dont come back anymore. I will accept the vegetables. Thank you very much. No, its fine..then, Ill Yes, goodbye.
Neil then went back home. As such, my peaceful days have finally returned. I decided to go back to bed. Winter was slowly approaching.
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