Other World Assassin Life of a Man who was a Shut-in

"Thing, now it's eight. Can you do it?"

"Not again, brother.

I don't care how many of these demons there are, but aren't there too many?

There are many of them, indeed.

We've already fought more than 50 Rabbits to get us this far into the Faris Forest. I heard from Mr. Zonga that there are about 30 of them, but this needs to be re-recognized. Well, Singh's right, I wouldn't have a problem with how many demons there are to this extent.

Thing was out of battle while I was relaxing about it.

"It's over, brother."

"Oh, I'm tired. That was a good fight."

"Hehe, no matter how many of these guys are, they're not my enemies!

Yes, Singh speaks well.

Aha, Mr. Singh, you're in a little shape.

It's easy to spoil it because you're a child, but you're just a little anxious to stay like this.

Just in case, I'll stab the nail.

"Thing, being confident is a good thing.

However, excessive confidence can lead to alarm.

And it is in action that a slight alarm can take your life. It's something to remember. "

"…… yeah, okay."

You know what I'm talking about.

But I can't hide a slightly infidel look.

Probably a little dissatisfied with being told something like a sermon even though I thought it would be complimented. We don't have a choice.

"All right, let's just say we move on. And, as I said earlier, it was a good fight. Don't ask me to do this again."

"…… Ah, yeah! I'll take care of it, brother!

Thing cheers up really happy when I follow up so cluttered.

I don't know, don't feel weird desperate for Thing from time to time.

It's like I'm hungry for interaction with people…

"Hey, brother, I'm going first -"

"…… Oh, I'm coming."

Well, look,

I think so. Thing and I are going further into the woods.

Then dozens of minutes later,

Just when I was about to plug in for lunch,

I discover the place of nostalgia.

"I miss this place."

"Does your brother know about this place?

"Yeah, I used to sleep here when I came to the woods."

Yeah, right in front of me is that cave I used to sleep in.

I might not have survived if I hadn't stumbled across this cave then. It's an important place for me. I can't believe I'm coming back.

Just fine, there must be no demons in this cave. Let's take a break here.

"All right, let's take a break here once."

Thing seems a little upset when I say that.

"Yeah, I can still go! I don't need a break."

"Well, don't say that, Singh.

You've been saying that for a long time, haven't you? You can't fight when you're hungry. "

"What are you talking about, brother, I've never even heard you say that!

Yeah, he was. He was.

I've only been forgetting a little lately, but it's been a different world here.

"Well, briefly, you can't fight satisfactorily if you're hungry. So the first thing you need to do is get your stomach full and get your health back together. Besides, it's time for lunch. You're hungry too, aren't you?

When I say that, I hear a grunt from Thing's tummy.

Damn, I thought you were hungry.

"See, you're hungry. Let's take a big meal break. Besides, there's even a special Maria lunch this time, right?

The moment I uttered Maria's lunch and words,

Thing changes how I've put up with being hungry before.

"You have Aunt Maria's lunch!? Brother, let's take a break now!

Thing rushed into the cave at first sight.

From what I can tell, Singh and Maria seemed to know each other. Well, if you think about it, that's natural, too. Anyway, Singh's father, Mr. Zirg and Mr. Gant, were best friends. It is no surprise that Mr. Gant's wife, Maria, interacted with him. Rather natural.

Well, it's bad to keep you waiting for Thing, who looks so happy. Let's just go, too. That's what I think. I'm going inside the cave.

Yeah, it's not any different, especially when you came here before. Nor does it look like the demon lives there. This is going to keep you safe. That's what I think. Quickly take the lunch for two out of the item box and hand one of them to Thing.

"Oh, I did it, I did it! It's Aunt Maria's lunch box for a long time!

"Thing, I know you're hungry, but don't eat too much momentum. It'd be tough if I stuck it in your throat."

"I know, brother, don't treat me like a child too much!

Even though he tells me that, Thing scratches his lunch like a child. If you look like that from me, I'd be a whole child.

Well, I guess it's time to eat, too.

That's how me and Thing are going to eat Maria's special lunch box.

"Yummy yummy, I knew Aunt Maria's food was the best in the village!

Indeed, Maria's cooking skills are considerable.

Well I lose to Sally!!

"Speaking of which, has Thing been eating Maria's lunch for a long time?

"Yeah, I am. I used to go out with my dad and Uncle Gant and my three when my dad hadn't put together a PT yet! That's when Aunt Maria always made me lunch!

I see. It's like an excursion in Japan.

"My dad used to make me sometimes after he formed the pale wolf, but that's another popularity for all the pale wolves! They were all eating delicious!

……

"Back then, Dad and everyone were making a scene every day! I was mixing up and playing late at night, too! All the members of the pale wolf are good people, and they used to make me look good when I was just a kid! I really had fun back then!

Thing seems to really enjoy talking about the old days.

From the eyes, without even realizing that there are tears.

"…… Hey, Thing."

"So long, so long! What is it, brother!?

"You, you really want to go back like you used to..."

The moment I utter that word, the silence comes to the scene as if time had stopped.

Thing, who seemed to enjoy talking about the old days earlier, is trying to say something back to my words, but he doesn't seem to be able to say it well.

And the words that finally came back,

"Ha, ha. What are you talking about, brother? I moved on and I was alone, wasn't I? You want to go back like you used to? I don't think so..."

Stop it, stop it.

You can't be serious about that kind of spicy face...

"Thing, that's enough. I want to hear what you really mean. Fortunately, I'm the only stranger here. I promise I won't say anything to the villagers. So let me know what you really mean."

When I say that, Thing turns down and shuts up.

Still, still don't give up and keep staring at Thing in silence.

Then Thing, leaning down, started talking, as if something had been decided.

"... I want to go back. Even I want to go back the way I used to if I could. But how do I get back now? I know you don't know, but right after my father died, I said something terrible to the people in the village and Jiichang who worried about me. Something irrevocably awful. I don't know how to get back now. Then it would be easier if you were alone."

Is this the heart of Thing?

It's good to hear it. After all, I don't think I can just leave Thing like this. Don't make Thing like me.

"Hey Thing. The lonely path you are now trying to take alone. Maybe it does look like an easy road now. But I'm sure there's only regret waiting for you down the road."

"How do you know that?

"I get it. Anyway, it was actually the way I walked."

"... eh"

"Well, things aren't exactly the same as yours. In my case, I almost deserved it. Still, it's true that I only regretted it. I've actually seen it, and I'm telling you, so I don't think you're making a mistake, okay?

When I say that, Thing makes his face fall even further down. And eventually Thing's body shivers into small pieces. Shit. I didn't mean to scare you. I gently place my hands on Thing's head and gently stroke him.

"Thing, you don't have to be so scared. Yeah, I just said that, but you're not like me. You can still start over. Maybe the only thing missing from you right now is a little more courage."

When I say that,

Thing looked up just a little bit,

"…… Courage?

"Oh, yeah. Just a little bit. Have the courage to speak to everyone in the village and Mr. Zonga. I'm sure they're all waiting for it."

Thing was confused by my words for a moment, but he immediately looked up.

"I get it, brother. I'll try my best."

Thing's face seemed a little grown up for some reason.