I Can Speak with Animals and Demons Chapter 30 Part3

Spring of the year, I am twelve years old.

At last I decide to leave Asma Village.

I'm not going to the capital, so I'm not riding a carriage with my father like my brothers. I negotiated with merchants on my own and loaded my luggage.

Temporarily, I also serve as an escort, so it is free of charge, but this is probably to look after me.

In front of the recently completed castle gate, many villagers have gathered to see off.

“Jed, who was a child until this time, grew up …”

“Oh, I was worried because he was talking to nothing at first, but then he grew up and became an adventurer…”

Oh, did I have such a reputation after all?

“Please come back from time to time!”

“I'll always be waiting.”

I notice Rachel and Onoki in the crowd.

Now Rachel is a great healer and can cure most injuries.

She's now a popular woman in the village. Many men have fallen in love with their att.i.tude of treating them seriously, despite their sloppy att.i.tude.

One could even say that.

And the animals rushed around when they heard I am leaving the village.

Mr. Kotori is a little scared because he stops at various houses and trees.

The villagers are surprised at this, but they act as if they haven't seen anything.

『When I get lonely, I always hug you!』

How does a dog hug me?

『Let's run around the meadow again when you come back.』

『Oh, that's great! That's why Jed should come back!』

Nina appeared, Kangkichi and Carp are also brought by her.

Also, Tonkichi is in the background and is rushing to drag the farming tools and the driver.

『Ah! Read the air! It's the day of my great friend Jed's departure! It's natural to see him off! Why should I plow the fields on such a day! Tsk, I'm pulling the reins! Carrots are also useless!』

Ah, Tonkichi is still as usual.

The goblins, orcs, and ogres had a farewell party because they couldn't come down to the village.

At that time, I was worried because the goblins were grinning.

Is it that nice to be separated from me? I'm a little hurt.

I look at everyone as I hear them say goodbye.

Asuma village has grown. When I was born, it was so small and quiet.

When I come back next time, it will be a city.

My sister Julia is there too.

“Are you leaving soon?”

“Yes, sorry for making you wait a long time.”

The merchant responds with a smile and then enters the carriage.

And finally, my dad calls out.

“Jedo! I think your strength is fine, but don't die!”

“Return with an interesting story. At that time, it will be a city here.”

“Jed~~! Don't forget to send us letters! Dont become out of tough like your useless brother Gillion! Don't stay up late, and sleep well! And if you have a girlfriend, will you bring her to me properly? Absolutely!?”

At my mother's overprotective words, the villagers, animals and everyone laugh.

Mom, I'm a little embarra.s.sed, I want you to stop.

However, I'm so happy, I can't tell her that.

“I know!”

I turn around and respond with a loud voice, even though my face is red.

And then I got into the carriage, hiding my red face.

Somehow, thanks to my mother, I'm able to leave whilst laughing.

If you didn't come, I might have cried.

“I will leave, ok?”

“Yes, please.”

Along with the voice of the coach driver, the whip cracks on a horse.

『Wow! Now my b.u.t.t sounds nice!? Did you hear that?』

『It certainly sounds good. Isn't that fat on it?』

No way, it's being struck by a whip, but… What is this?

And then I left Asma village surrounded by the warm voices of people and animals.

『… Well, do you think it's about time?』

『Jed might cry because he's lonely. Wait a minute.』

『If he cries, let's roll it.』

『I'm looking forward to that time…』

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