CH 597

Bear-san, Has More Friends

I proposed that we follow Mia and Carol. Fina and Kagali-san didn’t raise any objections.

“Together?” (Mia)

“You can tell from watching me that I’m capable of easily taking down a knight armor.” (Yuna)

“That’s right. It would be safer if we went together. After all, it would be a terrible feeling if we found your corpses at the end of the road.” (Kagali)

“Don’t kill me off just like that!” (Mia)

“But you would have been in danger earlier if Yuna hadn’t come to rescue us.” (Carol)

“If we could just run outside their range…” (Mia)

Mia tried to make excuses, but Kagali-san continued.

“The little girl over there fell down. And do you really think you can take it down with that knife of yours?” (Kagali)

“That’s……” (Mia)

Mia looks at the knife she’s holding.

“…Mia-chan.” (Carol)

“I may look like this, but I’m a full-fledged adventurer, so I’ve been through my fair share of battles.” (Yuna)

“…Adventurer!? Then you two?” (Mia)

Mia looks at Fina and Kagali-san.

“Not me.” (Kagali)

“Neither do I.” (Fina)

No, you’re not old enough.

But what about Kagali-san’s case?

Even if she goes to the adventurer’s guild, she’ll likely be kicked out, but I wonder if it’s possible if King Suou backs her up behind the scenes?…

No, she can turn into an adult for a short time, she just needs to sign up as an adult.

“But since you’re an adventurer, you’ll be asking for money, right? I… don’t have money.” (Mia)

Mia muttered in a low voice.

I didn’t mean to charge her any money. But that might not make sense.

“Then, if you find a treasure and it’s something I want, you can give me first dibs on it. Of course, I will buy it at the market price.” (Yuna)

“Are you rich, by any chance?” (Mia)

“I don’t know what your definition of rich is, Mia, but as an adventurer, I do have a job and I do have money.” (Yuna)

I’m not lying.

“But if you betray me and take my treasure…” (Mia)

It’s good to be suspicious of people.

But it may be a little refreshing that she doesn’t question my ability while dressed up as a bear.

I wonder if it’s because I defeated the knight armor in front of her.

“Mia-chan, it’s not good to doubt them. If they were such people, they wouldn’t save us again and again. They would’ve abandoned us and moved on.” (Carol)

“……” (Mia)

“Besides, if I die, you’ll never forgive yourself, Mia-chan.” (Carol)

Carol stares at Mia. Mia also stares back at Carol.

Then Mia nodded, seemingly losing her patience.

“…I get it. If Carol says so.” (Mia)

“You believe in her, don’t you?” (Yuna)

“Carol is my one and only best friend. Besides, Carol has a good eye for people.” (Mia)

“Mia-chan, you’re terrible. My eyes are not only for seeing people~” (Carol)

Everyone laughed.

“But are you sure? As Carol said. You could just leave us and move on, couldn’t you?” (Mia)

“That’s right. If I just passed by Mia and Carol, I wouldn’t say much. But after talking to you many times, you have taught us things and given us advice, so we know that you are not bad people. Besides, just like Kagali-san said, if I saw your corpses lying around, I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself.” (Yuna)

“As I’ve been saying, don’t kill me off. But you guys are good-natured people.” (Mia)

Mia laughs.

Did she believe me a little bit now?

“Yuna-oneesan is very kind.” (Fina)

“Yes, you’re right. Not many people are this good-natured.” (Kagali)

Fina and Kagali-san started praising me.

“No, I’m not. I’m quite selfish. I just do what I want to do.” (Yuna)

It’s true that I don’t want to see two dead.

If it’s the corpse of someone I don’t know, even if I feel bad about it, I won’t feel sad, I’d be creeped out, and think it’s someone else’s problem.

I am that kind of person.

“Then let me introduce myself again. I’m Kagali, I may look like this, but I’m much older than you, so be careful with your words.”

“Older?” (Mia)

Mia tilts her head, but Kagali-san pushes Fina’s back and makes her introduce herself.

“I, I’m Fina. I can dismantle monsters and animals, but I can’t fight. I can also use a little bit of magic.”

They both introduced themselves, and then I continued.

“I am Yuna. I have no comment on this outfit. I won’t answer even if you ask me. And I guess I’m in charge of fighting in this group. The black bear over here is Swaying Bear, and the white bear is Hugging Bear. They are my summoned beasts. They are docile as long as you don’t harm them, and if you try to do something to us, they will show no mercy, so please be careful.” (Yuna)

“…Swaying Bear, Hugging Bear.”

Mia and Carol are looking at Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.

They are more interested in Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear than in our self-introductions.

“Well, I’ve already told you my name, but my name is Mia, and my dream is to become a famous venturer.”

“I’m Carol. I’m Mia’s childhood friend, and I also hope to become a famous venturer.”

They did a simple self-introduction.

Mia is staring at Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.

“Do you want to touch Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear?” (Yuna)

“It’s not like I want to touch them. But if they want me to touch them, then I will.” (Mia)

Mia says while looking happy.

“If you don’t want to, then fine.” (Yuna)

“I’m just kidding. I want to touch them. Let me touch them.” (Mia)

When I said that to her, Mia became meek.

I can’t speak for others, but she has a troublesome personality.

When I permitted her, Mia approached Hugging Bear and touched his body.

“It’s soft. It feels good. And it’s pure white, so beautiful.” (Mia)

“Kuu~n”

Being told that he’s beautiful, Hugging Bear cries happily.

“Can I touch him too?” (Carol)

“Sure.” (Yuna)

I permitted Carol, and then she approached and touched Hugging Bear.

“It’s really soft and quiet.” (Carol)

“Kuu~n”

After petting Hugging Bear, they said they wanted to ride, so I let them enjoy Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear to the fullest.

“I’d like to say let’s get going, but that’s enough for today. The sun will be setting soon.” (Mia)

“I agree.” (Carol)

Carol nodded at Mia’s words.

Indeed, the sun will soon begin to set.

I think it’s because they both enjoyed Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear too much.

Well, if you’re going to explore in earnest, it’s better to do so when the day changes.

“Well then, let’s go outside.” (Mia)

“Outside?” (Yuna)

“You guys really don’t know anything, do you?” (Mia)

Mia says in amazement.

“Mia-chan, you can’t talk like that. We didn’t know about it when we first started either.” (Carol)

“What do you mean?” (Yuna)

“In this town, you can’t use magic tools.” (Mia)

According to Mia and Carol, the magic tools are useless in the town.

So they can’t take things out of the item bag, which means they can’t take out the camping set.

“If you don’t believe me, go ahead and check it out.” (Mia)

I was going to check with my bear box to make sure, but my bear box is a skill. Maybe it’s not the same as an item bag.

So, I asked Fina.

“I can’t take it out.” (Fina)

Fina tries to take something out of her item bag, but it won’t come out.

“That’s why we’re resting outside.” (Mia)

Mia looks triumphant.

But, according to Carol, she and Mia panicked when they couldn’t use their item bag. And she said they realized they could use it when they went back outside of town.

“When I couldn’t use the item bag, I was in a panic. I can’t even take out food. But I’m relieved that I can use it once I’m out of town.” (Carol)

“So, the next day, we investigated the range where magic tools could be used. That’s how we found out that magic tools can’t be used in the city.” (Mia)

“So, I have to keep water and such out, otherwise I can’t drink it.” (Carol)

So, they will rest outside the town, where they can use magic tools for the night.

“I can’t help it because it’s inconvenient.” (Mia)

What about the bear box?

I took out a water bottle from the bear box.

Oh, it came out normally.

“Wait, just now, where did you get that from?” (MIa)

Apparently, Mia was watching.

“From my item bag.” (Yuna)

I flapped my white bear puppet’s mouth in front of Mia.

“Why can’t I get it out?” (Mia)

Mia tries to take it out of her item bag, but nothing is coming out.

“Because my item bag is special.” (Yuna)

“What’s special about it?” (Mia)

Mia grabs my white bear puppet.

“Even so, you really like bears, don’t you? Even your item bag is…” (Mia)

I couldn’t deny those words.

Because Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear are watching, and besides, I don’t hate bears.

“What are you going to do? I have food.” (Yuna)

My bear box can be used, so we can eat without going outside of the town.

“I’m sorry. We left our horses there, so I’d like to go check them out.” (Carol)

Since they have horses, we decided to return to where the horses Mia and Carol had ridden were.

“Even so, why can’t I use Yuna’s item bag?” (Mia)

“She’s a bundle of insanity, so don’t even think about it.” (Kagali)

“As for me, I don’t want to be told that by you, Kagali-san.” (Yuna)

She can turn into an adult, turn into a little girl, fly, become a fox, or even live for hundreds of years. From my point of view, Kagali-san is a concentration of insanity.

“You think so too, right, Fina?” (Yuna)

“No, it’s Yuna, right?” (Kagali)

Fina, who was sandwiched between Kagali-san and me, looked at both of us alternately and opened her mouth.

“Etto, which one was it, I wonder?” (Fina)

Fina dodged it with a smile.

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Author’s Note:

Bear-san has new friends.

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※ As always, thanks to everyone who has reported typos. Since I am unable to reply, I will leave this here.