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<h1 class="has-text-align-center">Episode 34: I wonder if you care too much</h1>
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“You should spend some time at the inn until you can return to your village.”
We just checked in at the inn where Aina will be staying.
It’s the inn where we stayed until recently. The room is different, but it’s a little nostalgic.
Accommodation is cheap, but the rooms are clean and there’s easy to shopping.
It’s a pretty good inn.
“Then, we’re going to do the quest so, wait–what’s wrong?”
“I didn’t realize it, but I was trembling …”
Aina was shivering.
It was like this when we first met. It had settled a while ago.
“Are you scared to be alone …?” (Aleria)
“Is that so? Aina.”
“That’s not true … Only a little”\n
</ins>\n Either way, I can’t just leave her like this.
Come to think of it, it’s no surprise. The bandits who attacked the elf village haven’t been caught yet, so it’s natural to feel uneasy.
“Today-No, we’re doing a simple quest today, and it’s okay for you to come with us. Will you follow me?”
“I can wait behind by myself. It’s okay …”
“It’s not convincing when you say it with a face that doesn’t look okay at all. I won’t force you though.”
“That’s right! Yuki already said so, so let’s go.”
Aleria pulls Aina’s arm.
She was a little resistant but ended up giving up
“Then, if it doesn’t bother you”
So we decided to take her.
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Today’s quest is to subdue monsters that live on the hillside of Mount Carlon.
Since I took multiple quests, the number to be defeated was decided for each type of monster, but since it’s a hassle, it won’t be a problem if I collect them all and slaughter them all at once.
It takes some time to get there, and since it’s already noon today, I can’t afford to take it easy.
“Sui, can you fly us to the middle of Mt. Carlon?”
“I understand!”\n</ins>\n Sui, who floats fluffily around my shoulder as usual, returns to its original size.
I hadn’t used it except on the day when the demon attacked, thinking that it might cause a scene if a dragon was seen flying over the royal capital.
However, according to Regulus, it seems to be a well-known fact that the sage Yuki is a dragon tamer since that day, and it won’t cause a commotion.
Things may be different in other areas, but in the royal capital, we can easily enjoy air travel.
Well, I’m not sure about using a dragon that’s far more powerful than a brave as a ride.
Well, Sui wants to help me, so it’s fine.
“This is the legendary dragon !?”
Oh, Aina saw the true form of Sui for the first time.
It’s no wonder she’s surprised.
“I don’t know if he’s a legend, but he used to be called the blue-eyed dragon.” {TN: Still unsure of Sui’s gender}
“A Dragon shouldn’t open its heart to humans …. why?”
“Not sure. You can ask Sui about that. I think he said it’s because I’m a sage.”
“Sage … I don’t know what that is.”
Apparently, sages aren’t well known in this world.
Aleria and I jumped on Sui’s back.
I reach for Aina.
“What’s wrong? Aren’t you going to ride?”
“I can’t be riding on the back of a dragon!
“If so, are you going to walk to the middle of that mountain …?”
“That’s……”\n</ins>\n“Oh, I understand. You’re not good with high places, right?”
It’s a fear of heights.
I think it’s strange not to be afraid of high places, but it’s also a problem to be too scared and give up.
Phobias aren’t easily cured, what should I do?
“I’m not afraid of heights, I thought the dragon might get angry …”
“Well, Sui, do you hate us riding on your back?”
“There is no such thing as unpleasant feeling if it’s ordered by danna. Your friends are also welcome.”
“That’s what he says.”
“Yes……”
For some reason, I had to pull Aina.
“Who are you really …?”
Aina takes my hand while having a frightened face.
She gave up and got on Sui’s back.
“Sui, we’re ready.”
When I gave the signal, he spread his wings and flew up to the sky.\n</ins>\n A cloudless blue sky. A nice view. A pleasant wind.
After all, air travel is the best.
I couldn’t afford to enjoy it last time, but today I can relax and enjoy it.
“Isn’t it refreshing to go out for a change? ——Aina?”
For some reason, Aina clung to my shoulder and quivered.
Her face is also a little pale.
“……What happened?”
“That, when I look down a little, I feel weak…”
Furthermore, the degree of closeness has increased.
If she gets any closer, I’ll hit it. That plump chest.\n</ins>\n“Oh … were you actually scared of heights?”
“I’m not afraid of ……
Slam!
“Ack!”
For a moment, a tremor occurred at the timing of lowering the altitude, and Aina screamed.
“… Ah, that’s wrong, I’m not scared of heights.”
It doesn’t look that way at all.
“Aina is being unfair! I’m scared too.”
For some reason, Aleria burned with a sense of competition and clung to my vacant left shoulder.
“No no, you’re not scared right!?”
“I’m scared!”
I don’t hate it.
I don’t hate it, but I was filled with the desire to arrive early.\n