Chapter 59: How to use the correct ribbon
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Dear Sir.
Master Bartolo, the great leader of the renowned adventuring party Flame Hound.
Please forgive me for my abrupt and rude letter.
The reason why I am writing to you is because it seems to me that there is a misunderstanding among you regarding your visit to my lodgings, Mr. Chozari and Tony.
You may have misunderstood that I am using a demon to attract a bunch of demons, but this is not the case at all.
If I had the power to attract swarms of demons, I would gather them away from Volzade to defeat them.
This is because there are a lot of people in Volzade who have helped me a lot, and if I make a mistake, they may be harmed.
I am sure you can understand that we do not deliberately create such a dangerous situation.
Chozari and Tony's actions are an unfortunate result of a combination of gross misunderstandings, sloppiness in checking facts, and a self-righteous belief that they are the righteous ones.
However, it would be difficult for the esteemed adventurer's party to apologize to me, a child and a nobody, because of my petty pride.
I will come to you tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon, to make it look as if I'm going to come to you and ask for a reconciliation.
I will make sure that the inhabitants of Volzade will know that I have made peace with them.
I will ensure that all the renowned flame hounds will simply nod their heads in agreement with me, so I hope you will all be present at this meeting.
Sincerely, from Kent.
'Yeah, something like this? What do you think?
After many rewrites, I finally ask Reinhardt to look at the completed letter.
''Buhaha, Master Kent, this is another very polite letter of reconciliation.''
'Yes, because this is a letter to all of you who are older than me, so you have to be careful with your language.
'Bu-ha-ha, so, Mr. Kent, how will you deliver this letter?
'Yes, I'm going to leave it now, with a ribbon...'
When I showed him the red ribbon that Amanda-san gave me, Reinhardt tilted his head.
Yes, a skeleton that tilts its head for a long time, it's still good.
''Kent-sama, how are you going to use that ribbon?''
'That's a treat to see. Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to write it down. P.S....
"Hoho ... where is that ...?
That's a story for another time.
I finished preparing the letter and moved on to the Flamehound guys that Malt was keeping an eye on.
Bartolo and the others seem to be addressed to a building that looks like a detached Orlando store.
The room table where Cesari and Tony had eaten their hangings during the day was strewn with liquor bottles, and all five of them had drunken looks in their eyes and were repeating bragging stories that were either false or true.
'The worst part was when you had a run-in with the salamander.
Bartolo frowned at the words the shaved-headed giant muttered as he sipped from a cup filled to the brim with liquor.
'Jalma, I won't tell that guy, I promise.
Well, don't say that. Tony and Cesari know how strong Bartolo is. But they should know that there are some people out there who are just not a good match for each other.
You just say, "f*ck it," and then you can tell your own saga, right?
Hahaha, don't say that...
When I saw him in the Devil's Forest, Jalma, who had a large shield, said that the battle against the fire-breathing earth dragon, Salamander, was extremely difficult.
At the time, Bartolo, Oreste and Jalma had formed a party of three, but Bartolo's fire-attributed attacks, the keystone of their strength, were completely ineffective against the salamanders.
''So, how did you defeat the Salamander?''
Well, don't panic, Cesari...
After quieting Cesari and Tony, who wanted to hear the rest of the story, and bragging about how he'd physically defended his friends from the salamander's attack in one go, Jalma began to speak to the heart of the matter.
'Tony, what if we're not good enough?'
You'll just have to practice and improve your skills.
That's why you'll always be a "C" student, a**h*le.
Yeah... but then what do you propose to do?
Jalma cleared her throat, downed her drink, and spoke with a toothy grin.
'If you don't have enough power, you can borrow it from outside.
Oh... does that mean we're fighting together?
That's right, some demons can cause more damage if left unchecked. I don't have time to train without thinking about it.
And you did it with the salamander?
Yes, he fought and defeated a water-attribute user named Metzger, who was said to be a sure bet for an S-rank promotion in the future.
'Metzger I've never heard of you, but are you that great a user?
"Ah, that's a hell of a wielder.......but he had an unfortunate accident after defeating the Salamander.......
When Jalma said in an inclusive manner, Bartolo and Oreste also opened their mouths to agree.
''Ah, that was a really unfortunate accident...''
Totally, Metzger was a guy with a lot of promise and it's a real shame.
Seeing the three of them smiling with a smirk, I got goosebumps.
''Reinhardt, that was........''
They probably killed this Metzger or some other adventurer.
I thought they would be a force to be reckoned with in the event of an outbreak of thousands or tens of thousands of demons, but these guys seem to be more vicious than I thought they would be.
'Look, Cesari, Tony, an adventurer loses when he's dead. If you're not alive, you don't get the money or the girl. If you're not alive, you don't get the credit for what you've done.
You mean ... don't have any unfortunate accidents ... right?
Tony replied with a smirk, and beside him Cesari gave the same smile.
However, the laughs that the other three smiled seemed to be a bit different.
Oreste, the dog-beast man, whose eyes have grown dim due to his drunkenness, glares at them and asks, "Tony, Cesari.
''Tony, Cesari do you guys understand the meaning of that word properly?''
What does that mean, of course...?
Hmm, you don't seem to understand anything at all...
What do you mean by that?
'Oh? I'm telling you guys that if you keep screwing up like it's daytime you're going to have a lot of bad luck.
Hi.....
We don't want to see our guys get into a bad accident either, but somehow the bastards who keep screwing up get into a bad accident... Hey, Bartolo.
''Yeah, it's a bad aftertaste when a party member or an adventurer you fought with dies in an unfortunate accident.......you guys, be careful.......''
Tony and Cesari nodded with a wobbly nod, and then fled out of the parlor and back to their rooms.
'Haha, isn't Bartolo and Oreste overdoing it?
'I went out of my way to be a hater for the future of the party, you know that, Bartolo?
I know you're just trying to have fun, but you'd better tighten it up like that or you'll be in over your head.
Bartolo replied with a bemused look, as he stirred his drink.
"Well, from the way you're talking, you're not ready to leave it behind...
''Oh, whether it's a giga wolf or a mass outbreak of demons, there's going to be times when you'll need a decoy...''
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
The three of them, who are once again smiling a grim and disgusting smile, seem to be putting Tony and Cesari as personnel to be used as demon bait, rather than recognizing them as official party members.
''Wouldn't it be better to be reported to Donovan-dono about these guys?''
'Yeah, I'm going to make you cahn tomorrow afternoon, but I'll give you a heads up afterwards.
Bartolo and the others continued to drink for a while after the three of them, but they seemed to sit up heavily and go back to their respective rooms.
''Totally, finally.............I'm getting tired of waiting.
'Now, Master Kent, how will you deliver the letter?
I'll check on Bartolo first, and then...
When Bartolo returned to the room assigned to him, he didn't even change into his nightgown, but lay down on the bed as he fell down and immediately began to snore.
''Hmmm.......this doesn't seem necessary, but just in case.......''
I throw a sleeping potion into Bartolo's stomach and wait for a while.
I poke Bartolo's cheek just in time, but it's not as if he's going to wake up.
Since I heard that he was an A-ranked adventurer, or.......I thought......but it was a futile worry.
''Kent-sama, is it time for a mug for ale?''
"No, we'll do it another way today.
I walked out to Bartolo's room and approached the bed, flipping up the comforter, which was kicking off more than halfway.
He loosens his belt, unbuttons it, slips his pants down, and pulls his pants down as well.
'Whoa! As expected, it's not big........... It doesn't feel like a gawp, it feels like a meow.''
"Mr. Kent? What the hell do you think you're doing... 'Buhahaha, to decorate such a place with ribbons.......Buhahahaha!'
Reinhardt is cowering on the floor, writhing in agony.
Yeah, I'm glad I could only talk to him via telekinesis, because if I'd been able to hear his voice, I would have woken up the guys around me.
I tie Bartolo's crotch in a bow with ribbon and leave the letter prominently on the side table.
In the P.S. to the letter, I wrote that if he refused to settle with me or mess with my lodgings, I would cut him off next time.
I don't need to tell you where, do I?
I asked Hurt, Hildt, Hult, Hert, and Holt, who had been left in charge of watching Bartolo and the others, to return to the boarding house.
Tomorrow, no, it's today since the date has already changed, but the boys are going out to work on the walls for the first time, so I'm going to see to it, just in case.
I don't have time to sleep too long, but let's make it a mooch time.
'I'm sorry, the bed is too small, so it's your turn to sleep with me, and tonight, Milt, please.
Wafu, of course, my master.
Milt is wagging his tail happily, and Mart and Murt are dreading it, so I give them plenty of petting before returning them to the shadow world.
I lay down on the bed with a fuzzy Milt in my arms, and in no time at all, I fell asleep.
And in no time at all, morning came, and I knew that Malt and Murt were also on the bed, and yes, they couldn't be in order or anything.
I'm going to lend it to Meisa-chan, but I'm afraid she will hate me if I come back without permission, so is there any way I can help her?
''I'll have a talk with the thug from yesterday by the end of the day.......''
When I told Amanda after breakfast, she gave me a reluctant look.
'Kent, you're not going to do anything dangerous, are you?'
'No way, I'm just going to talk to you, and I'll make sure to put in a proper report to Mr. Donovan, so you'll be fine.
Okay, that's all well and good, but don't be rash.
Yes, I'm fine.
In truth, the report to Donovan-san is also close to an after-the-fact agreement, and it's definite that this will be a bit of a bad meeting, but let's keep quiet about it.
'Mom I think Kent is hiding something.
Huh?
It's annoying because Meisa-chan is strangely perceptive, even for a child.
''Ufufu, Meisa, there are some secrets boys don't tell others.
Mmmm ... Kent can't be erotic or dangerous, it's just Kent!
"Yes, yes, I'll be fine, Reinhardt and his friends will be there for me. You'll be late for school if you don't take it easy, Meisa.
"Mmm, you're so cocky, Kent!
I patted the puffy Meisa's head and said, "I feel like my mouth is getting more and more hemmed in.
I suppose I shouldn't be wicked, since she is seriously concerned about me, but it's time for me to go out too.
I left the boarding house with Meisa-chan and headed to the place where my classmates were going to work on the castle wall.
The classmates are in charge of laying the foundation of the wall, which is about one block away from the normal wall construction.
We said "foundation work," but in essence, we were digging a hole.
Unlike construction sites in Japan, heavy machinery such as power shovels and bulldozers do not exist, so the work is carried out steadily and steadily by human power.
It seems that my classmates were brought from the prison with a garrison, but it seems that the garrison's posture was that of a leader, so they didn't have a sword or a whip with them.
And, as expected, Klaus-san was also present at the construction site.
"Good morning, Klaus-san.
Oh, Kent, you're here.
'Well, I'm curious, and I thought Klaus-san might be here too...'
Well, I won't be participating in the construction work today, but as a lord, I'll have to see this through...
Thank you.
This morning, Klaus-san has the usual vibe of being a chooey-dooey old man, so his classmates, who are a little farther away from him, don't think he's the Lord of Volzard.
The classmates have been divided into two groups, one group is a motivated group with Kondo at the center.
The other is Takayama, Yagi, the new and old duo, and others, who look overtly dissatisfied.
Klaus-san is grinning and smiling happily as he looks at the two targeted groups.
Then, before construction could begin, Mr. Kraus opened his mouth to his classmates.
''Good to see you here in Volzard, you bouncy little bastards, I am the Lord of Volzard, Klaus.
They didn't think Klaus-san was the lord after all, and there was a groan from his classmates.
''First of all, I'll tell you guys, wall construction is not a game, take it seriously! Otherwise, there will always be people injured. Not only will you hurt yourself, but in some cases, you will put the lives of those around you at risk. Never let up and take it seriously.
Even though Klaus-san is talking about something obvious but important, Takayama and the others are still looking unfaithful.
Seeing this, Klaus-san smiled again.
There you are, Shuichi Takayama!
When Klaus-san pointed at him by name and pointed at him, Takayama made a bitter expression, but he didn't even reply in silence.
''Why do I have to be treated like this... do you know why?''
Takayama shook his head in silence.
''Let me tell you ... it's because you have an awesome talent.
What?
At Klaus-san's unexpected words, Takayama froze with his mouth open in a poke.
'From what Kent told me, it's been less than two months since you guys came to this world, right? They didn't teach me how to use magic very well in Riesenburg, did they?
Takayama nodded back silently this time.
''And yet you can unleash a spell that could half-burn down a shoe store in a single shot, your talent is amazing!
'Oh, thank you...'
Takayama thanked him in a polite tone, perhaps softening his attitude at the praise.
''But you, you're too mentally inexperienced to handle that much magic.
Takayama's expression hardened again, but Klaus-san didn't mind and continued to talk.
''In order to use magic with that much power, you must first take into consideration that you will never involve your allies and those who are not involved. Listen, never! Even if the enemy interferes with you in the middle of your activation, as it did in this case, you must never involve your allies or anyone else who is not involved!
As expected, Takayama also seemed to feel guilty about the burning of the unrelated shoe store, so he began to listen to Klaus-san's story.
''But your magic jumped into the unrelated shoe store and burned the store in half. The people in town think, you know, that guy's got an awesome magical talent... but he's terribly dangerous...
At some point, the classmates, except Takayama, also listened to Klaus-san's talk with bated breath.
''I heard you were called a brave man in Riesenburg, but did you get a proper lesson on how to prepare yourself for using magic or something?''
No, no...
'Then remember, here's a reminder that your magic can easily turn into violence that can kill people if used incorrectly.
Takayama nodded back awkwardly as Klaus-san stared at him, his frivolous smile gone, and he nodded awkwardly.
''Shuichi, there are immigrants and foreigners in your country too, right?
Yes, yes, I'm here.
"How would your people react to an immigrant or a foreigner who unthinkingly unleashes a magic or a weapon that could easily kill you? Do you reach out to them with a smile? Or do you want to try to get rid of them?
'It's ... trying to get rid of them...'
It's the same with Volzade, where you've become something to be feared in the eyes of ordinary citizens who don't have much power.
Takayama finally began to think about how he was viewed by the people of Volzard.
''If I let you guys out into the city without taking any action against you, there will definitely be an exclusionary movement.
Klaus-san continues to talk while looking at the other guys.
It's not just Shuuichi, the other guys also have a higher level of magic compared to the Volzard guys of the same age. What will the people in the city think if these newcomers from the rest of the world with such qualities cause a ruckus?
The guys who had been wearing unfaithful expressions when Klaus-san began to speak also listened to the conversation with a divine look on their faces.
''So, you guys are going to work on this wall construction. I don't need to tell you now what kind of place the Demon Forest is outside the wall, right? To Volzard, the walls are an important wall for the city to continue living a peaceful life. If you guys are serious about the construction for the city, the people in the city will see it differently.
I'm ashamed to admit that I thought that the construction of the city walls was tough and was meant to be punitive, but it's meant to be a good thing.
''Shuichi, the reason why you are the only one who has been involved in the construction work for so long is because you are an exceptional talent and the residents of Volzard will look at you harshly for that. Even a dangerous guy with great talent right now can be considered a valuable or hard-to-find talent as long as you continue to work diligently on the construction project. I'm forbidding you from using magic with that armband so that you won't be able to resort to magic so easily.
Takayama looked down at the slave's bracelet with a surprised expression.
''Shuichi, you have an amazing talent. But, you shouldn't rely on that talent so easily. The use of strong magic requires a high level of ethics. I'm sure the people around you won't accept you as it is. I'm sure you're not the only one. If you do that, the path to becoming a real brave man may open up before you. The same as the other guys, trials are always a part of the brave men's life. Don't run away from this level of ordeal, run into it head on and defeat it.
When Klaus-san cut off his words, everyone's faces were filled with motivation.
It's frustrating, but it's a feat I couldn't possibly accomplish now.
Let's work head-on at what I need to do now, so that in ten or twenty years from now, I can become an adult as good as Klaus-san.
I had a meeting with the Flamehound guys, so I accompanied Klaus-san back to the guild until halfway through.
I'll say a few words of thanks for guiding my unfaithful classmate through the process.
''Thank you. I was honestly in over my head with some of them, so it helped.''
However, what came back was a chuckle and a few unexpected words.
"Hmph, a little tickle of vanity will do wonders for that kind of kid, a little tickle of vanity... Donovan can glare, but he's not very good at cajoling...
What ... well then, what did you say earlier?
Well, I won't say it's all a lie, but, Kent, in Landshört, we have a saying in Landshört, "Flatter the monkeys," and you know what it means, don't you?
Huh....eh, is it possible that it's me too?
You don't need my encouragement, ha ha ha ha.
I could only watch Klaus-san stroll away dumbfounded as he walked away to the guild, leaving behind a good-humored laugh.
Dammit! Adults are still unfair.
I cringed a little bit when I heard the story, give me back my excitement!
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Dear Sir.
Master Bartolo, the great leader of the renowned adventuring party Flame Hound.
Please forgive me for my abrupt and rude letter.
The reason why I am writing to you is because it seems to me that there is a misunderstanding among you regarding your visit to my lodgings, Mr. Chozari and Tony.
You may have misunderstood that I am using a demon to attract a bunch of demons, but this is not the case at all.
If I had the power to attract swarms of demons, I would gather them away from Volzade to defeat them.
This is because there are a lot of people in Volzade who have helped me a lot, and if I make a mistake, they may be harmed.
I am sure you can understand that we do not deliberately create such a dangerous situation.
Chozari and Tony's actions are an unfortunate result of a combination of gross misunderstandings, sloppiness in checking facts, and a self-righteous belief that they are the righteous ones.
However, it would be difficult for the esteemed adventurer's party to apologize to me, a child and a nobody, because of my petty pride.
I will come to you tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon, to make it look as if I'm going to come to you and ask for a reconciliation.
I will make sure that the inhabitants of Volzade will know that I have made peace with them.
I will ensure that all the renowned flame hounds will simply nod their heads in agreement with me, so I hope you will all be present at this meeting.
Sincerely, from Kent.
'Yeah, something like this? What do you think?
After many rewrites, I finally ask Reinhardt to look at the completed letter.
''Buhaha, Master Kent, this is another very polite letter of reconciliation.''
'Yes, because this is a letter to all of you who are older than me, so you have to be careful with your language.
'Bu-ha-ha, so, Mr. Kent, how will you deliver this letter?
'Yes, I'm going to leave it now, with a ribbon...'
When I showed him the red ribbon that Amanda-san gave me, Reinhardt tilted his head.
Yes, a skeleton that tilts its head for a long time, it's still good.
''Kent-sama, how are you going to use that ribbon?''
'That's a treat to see. Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to write it down. P.S....
"Hoho ... where is that ...?
That's a story for another time.
I finished preparing the letter and moved on to the Flamehound guys that Malt was keeping an eye on.
Bartolo and the others seem to be addressed to a building that looks like a detached Orlando store.
The room table where Cesari and Tony had eaten their hangings during the day was strewn with liquor bottles, and all five of them had drunken looks in their eyes and were repeating bragging stories that were either false or true.
'The worst part was when you had a run-in with the salamander.
Bartolo frowned at the words the shaved-headed giant muttered as he sipped from a cup filled to the brim with liquor.
'Jalma, I won't tell that guy, I promise.
Well, don't say that. Tony and Cesari know how strong Bartolo is. But they should know that there are some people out there who are just not a good match for each other.
You just say, "f*ck it," and then you can tell your own saga, right?
Hahaha, don't say that...
When I saw him in the Devil's Forest, Jalma, who had a large shield, said that the battle against the fire-breathing earth dragon, Salamander, was extremely difficult.
At the time, Bartolo, Oreste and Jalma had formed a party of three, but Bartolo's fire-attributed attacks, the keystone of their strength, were completely ineffective against the salamanders.
''So, how did you defeat the Salamander?''
Well, don't panic, Cesari...
After quieting Cesari and Tony, who wanted to hear the rest of the story, and bragging about how he'd physically defended his friends from the salamander's attack in one go, Jalma began to speak to the heart of the matter.
'Tony, what if we're not good enough?'
You'll just have to practice and improve your skills.
That's why you'll always be a "C" student, a**h*le.
Yeah... but then what do you propose to do?
Jalma cleared her throat, downed her drink, and spoke with a toothy grin.
'If you don't have enough power, you can borrow it from outside.
Oh... does that mean we're fighting together?
That's right, some demons can cause more damage if left unchecked. I don't have time to train without thinking about it.
And you did it with the salamander?
Yes, he fought and defeated a water-attribute user named Metzger, who was said to be a sure bet for an S-rank promotion in the future.
'Metzger I've never heard of you, but are you that great a user?
"Ah, that's a hell of a wielder.......but he had an unfortunate accident after defeating the Salamander.......
When Jalma said in an inclusive manner, Bartolo and Oreste also opened their mouths to agree.
''Ah, that was a really unfortunate accident...''
Totally, Metzger was a guy with a lot of promise and it's a real shame.
Seeing the three of them smiling with a smirk, I got goosebumps.
''Reinhardt, that was........''
They probably killed this Metzger or some other adventurer.
I thought they would be a force to be reckoned with in the event of an outbreak of thousands or tens of thousands of demons, but these guys seem to be more vicious than I thought they would be.
'Look, Cesari, Tony, an adventurer loses when he's dead. If you're not alive, you don't get the money or the girl. If you're not alive, you don't get the credit for what you've done.
You mean ... don't have any unfortunate accidents ... right?
Tony replied with a smirk, and beside him Cesari gave the same smile.
However, the laughs that the other three smiled seemed to be a bit different.
Oreste, the dog-beast man, whose eyes have grown dim due to his drunkenness, glares at them and asks, "Tony, Cesari.
''Tony, Cesari do you guys understand the meaning of that word properly?''
What does that mean, of course...?
Hmm, you don't seem to understand anything at all...
What do you mean by that?
'Oh? I'm telling you guys that if you keep screwing up like it's daytime you're going to have a lot of bad luck.
Hi.....
We don't want to see our guys get into a bad accident either, but somehow the bastards who keep screwing up get into a bad accident... Hey, Bartolo.
''Yeah, it's a bad aftertaste when a party member or an adventurer you fought with dies in an unfortunate accident.......you guys, be careful.......''
Tony and Cesari nodded with a wobbly nod, and then fled out of the parlor and back to their rooms.
'Haha, isn't Bartolo and Oreste overdoing it?
'I went out of my way to be a hater for the future of the party, you know that, Bartolo?
I know you're just trying to have fun, but you'd better tighten it up like that or you'll be in over your head.
Bartolo replied with a bemused look, as he stirred his drink.
"Well, from the way you're talking, you're not ready to leave it behind...
''Oh, whether it's a giga wolf or a mass outbreak of demons, there's going to be times when you'll need a decoy...''
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
The three of them, who are once again smiling a grim and disgusting smile, seem to be putting Tony and Cesari as personnel to be used as demon bait, rather than recognizing them as official party members.
''Wouldn't it be better to be reported to Donovan-dono about these guys?''
'Yeah, I'm going to make you cahn tomorrow afternoon, but I'll give you a heads up afterwards.
Bartolo and the others continued to drink for a while after the three of them, but they seemed to sit up heavily and go back to their respective rooms.
''Totally, finally.............I'm getting tired of waiting.
'Now, Master Kent, how will you deliver the letter?
I'll check on Bartolo first, and then...
When Bartolo returned to the room assigned to him, he didn't even change into his nightgown, but lay down on the bed as he fell down and immediately began to snore.
''Hmmm.......this doesn't seem necessary, but just in case.......''
I throw a sleeping potion into Bartolo's stomach and wait for a while.
I poke Bartolo's cheek just in time, but it's not as if he's going to wake up.
Since I heard that he was an A-ranked adventurer, or.......I thought......but it was a futile worry.
''Kent-sama, is it time for a mug for ale?''
"No, we'll do it another way today.
I walked out to Bartolo's room and approached the bed, flipping up the comforter, which was kicking off more than halfway.
He loosens his belt, unbuttons it, slips his pants down, and pulls his pants down as well.
'Whoa! As expected, it's not big........... It doesn't feel like a gawp, it feels like a meow.''
"Mr. Kent? What the hell do you think you're doing... 'Buhahaha, to decorate such a place with ribbons.......Buhahahaha!'
Reinhardt is cowering on the floor, writhing in agony.
Yeah, I'm glad I could only talk to him via telekinesis, because if I'd been able to hear his voice, I would have woken up the guys around me.
I tie Bartolo's crotch in a bow with ribbon and leave the letter prominently on the side table.
In the P.S. to the letter, I wrote that if he refused to settle with me or mess with my lodgings, I would cut him off next time.
I don't need to tell you where, do I?
I asked Hurt, Hildt, Hult, Hert, and Holt, who had been left in charge of watching Bartolo and the others, to return to the boarding house.
Tomorrow, no, it's today since the date has already changed, but the boys are going out to work on the walls for the first time, so I'm going to see to it, just in case.
I don't have time to sleep too long, but let's make it a mooch time.
'I'm sorry, the bed is too small, so it's your turn to sleep with me, and tonight, Milt, please.
Wafu, of course, my master.
Milt is wagging his tail happily, and Mart and Murt are dreading it, so I give them plenty of petting before returning them to the shadow world.
I lay down on the bed with a fuzzy Milt in my arms, and in no time at all, I fell asleep.
And in no time at all, morning came, and I knew that Malt and Murt were also on the bed, and yes, they couldn't be in order or anything.
I'm going to lend it to Meisa-chan, but I'm afraid she will hate me if I come back without permission, so is there any way I can help her?
''I'll have a talk with the thug from yesterday by the end of the day.......''
When I told Amanda after breakfast, she gave me a reluctant look.
'Kent, you're not going to do anything dangerous, are you?'
'No way, I'm just going to talk to you, and I'll make sure to put in a proper report to Mr. Donovan, so you'll be fine.
Okay, that's all well and good, but don't be rash.
Yes, I'm fine.
In truth, the report to Donovan-san is also close to an after-the-fact agreement, and it's definite that this will be a bit of a bad meeting, but let's keep quiet about it.
'Mom I think Kent is hiding something.
Huh?
It's annoying because Meisa-chan is strangely perceptive, even for a child.
''Ufufu, Meisa, there are some secrets boys don't tell others.
Mmmm ... Kent can't be erotic or dangerous, it's just Kent!
"Yes, yes, I'll be fine, Reinhardt and his friends will be there for me. You'll be late for school if you don't take it easy, Meisa.
"Mmm, you're so cocky, Kent!
I patted the puffy Meisa's head and said, "I feel like my mouth is getting more and more hemmed in.
I suppose I shouldn't be wicked, since she is seriously concerned about me, but it's time for me to go out too.
I left the boarding house with Meisa-chan and headed to the place where my classmates were going to work on the castle wall.
The classmates are in charge of laying the foundation of the wall, which is about one block away from the normal wall construction.
We said "foundation work," but in essence, we were digging a hole.
Unlike construction sites in Japan, heavy machinery such as power shovels and bulldozers do not exist, so the work is carried out steadily and steadily by human power.
It seems that my classmates were brought from the prison with a garrison, but it seems that the garrison's posture was that of a leader, so they didn't have a sword or a whip with them.
And, as expected, Klaus-san was also present at the construction site.
"Good morning, Klaus-san.
Oh, Kent, you're here.
'Well, I'm curious, and I thought Klaus-san might be here too...'
Well, I won't be participating in the construction work today, but as a lord, I'll have to see this through...
Thank you.
This morning, Klaus-san has the usual vibe of being a chooey-dooey old man, so his classmates, who are a little farther away from him, don't think he's the Lord of Volzard.
The classmates have been divided into two groups, one group is a motivated group with Kondo at the center.
The other is Takayama, Yagi, the new and old duo, and others, who look overtly dissatisfied.
Klaus-san is grinning and smiling happily as he looks at the two targeted groups.
Then, before construction could begin, Mr. Kraus opened his mouth to his classmates.
''Good to see you here in Volzard, you bouncy little bastards, I am the Lord of Volzard, Klaus.
They didn't think Klaus-san was the lord after all, and there was a groan from his classmates.
''First of all, I'll tell you guys, wall construction is not a game, take it seriously! Otherwise, there will always be people injured. Not only will you hurt yourself, but in some cases, you will put the lives of those around you at risk. Never let up and take it seriously.
Even though Klaus-san is talking about something obvious but important, Takayama and the others are still looking unfaithful.
Seeing this, Klaus-san smiled again.
There you are, Shuichi Takayama!
When Klaus-san pointed at him by name and pointed at him, Takayama made a bitter expression, but he didn't even reply in silence.
''Why do I have to be treated like this... do you know why?''
Takayama shook his head in silence.
''Let me tell you ... it's because you have an awesome talent.
What?
At Klaus-san's unexpected words, Takayama froze with his mouth open in a poke.
'From what Kent told me, it's been less than two months since you guys came to this world, right? They didn't teach me how to use magic very well in Riesenburg, did they?
Takayama nodded back silently this time.
''And yet you can unleash a spell that could half-burn down a shoe store in a single shot, your talent is amazing!
'Oh, thank you...'
Takayama thanked him in a polite tone, perhaps softening his attitude at the praise.
''But you, you're too mentally inexperienced to handle that much magic.
Takayama's expression hardened again, but Klaus-san didn't mind and continued to talk.
''In order to use magic with that much power, you must first take into consideration that you will never involve your allies and those who are not involved. Listen, never! Even if the enemy interferes with you in the middle of your activation, as it did in this case, you must never involve your allies or anyone else who is not involved!
As expected, Takayama also seemed to feel guilty about the burning of the unrelated shoe store, so he began to listen to Klaus-san's story.
''But your magic jumped into the unrelated shoe store and burned the store in half. The people in town think, you know, that guy's got an awesome magical talent... but he's terribly dangerous...
At some point, the classmates, except Takayama, also listened to Klaus-san's talk with bated breath.
''I heard you were called a brave man in Riesenburg, but did you get a proper lesson on how to prepare yourself for using magic or something?''
No, no...
'Then remember, here's a reminder that your magic can easily turn into violence that can kill people if used incorrectly.
Takayama nodded back awkwardly as Klaus-san stared at him, his frivolous smile gone, and he nodded awkwardly.
''Shuichi, there are immigrants and foreigners in your country too, right?
Yes, yes, I'm here.
"How would your people react to an immigrant or a foreigner who unthinkingly unleashes a magic or a weapon that could easily kill you? Do you reach out to them with a smile? Or do you want to try to get rid of them?
'It's ... trying to get rid of them...'
It's the same with Volzade, where you've become something to be feared in the eyes of ordinary citizens who don't have much power.
Takayama finally began to think about how he was viewed by the people of Volzard.
''If I let you guys out into the city without taking any action against you, there will definitely be an exclusionary movement.
Klaus-san continues to talk while looking at the other guys.
It's not just Shuuichi, the other guys also have a higher level of magic compared to the Volzard guys of the same age. What will the people in the city think if these newcomers from the rest of the world with such qualities cause a ruckus?
The guys who had been wearing unfaithful expressions when Klaus-san began to speak also listened to the conversation with a divine look on their faces.
''So, you guys are going to work on this wall construction. I don't need to tell you now what kind of place the Demon Forest is outside the wall, right? To Volzard, the walls are an important wall for the city to continue living a peaceful life. If you guys are serious about the construction for the city, the people in the city will see it differently.
I'm ashamed to admit that I thought that the construction of the city walls was tough and was meant to be punitive, but it's meant to be a good thing.
''Shuichi, the reason why you are the only one who has been involved in the construction work for so long is because you are an exceptional talent and the residents of Volzard will look at you harshly for that. Even a dangerous guy with great talent right now can be considered a valuable or hard-to-find talent as long as you continue to work diligently on the construction project. I'm forbidding you from using magic with that armband so that you won't be able to resort to magic so easily.
Takayama looked down at the slave's bracelet with a surprised expression.
''Shuichi, you have an amazing talent. But, you shouldn't rely on that talent so easily. The use of strong magic requires a high level of ethics. I'm sure the people around you won't accept you as it is. I'm sure you're not the only one. If you do that, the path to becoming a real brave man may open up before you. The same as the other guys, trials are always a part of the brave men's life. Don't run away from this level of ordeal, run into it head on and defeat it.
When Klaus-san cut off his words, everyone's faces were filled with motivation.
It's frustrating, but it's a feat I couldn't possibly accomplish now.
Let's work head-on at what I need to do now, so that in ten or twenty years from now, I can become an adult as good as Klaus-san.
I had a meeting with the Flamehound guys, so I accompanied Klaus-san back to the guild until halfway through.
I'll say a few words of thanks for guiding my unfaithful classmate through the process.
''Thank you. I was honestly in over my head with some of them, so it helped.''
However, what came back was a chuckle and a few unexpected words.
"Hmph, a little tickle of vanity will do wonders for that kind of kid, a little tickle of vanity... Donovan can glare, but he's not very good at cajoling...
What ... well then, what did you say earlier?
Well, I won't say it's all a lie, but, Kent, in Landshört, we have a saying in Landshört, "Flatter the monkeys," and you know what it means, don't you?
Huh....eh, is it possible that it's me too?
You don't need my encouragement, ha ha ha ha.
I could only watch Klaus-san stroll away dumbfounded as he walked away to the guild, leaving behind a good-humored laugh.
Dammit! Adults are still unfair.
I cringed a little bit when I heard the story, give me back my excitement!
Dear Sir.Master Bartolo, the great leader of the renowned adventuring party Flame Hound.Please forgive me for my abrupt and rude letter.The reason why I am writing to you is because it seems to me that there is a misunderstanding among you regarding your visit to my lodgings, Mr. Chozari and Tony.You may have misunderstood that I am using a demon to attract a bunch of demons, but this is not the case at all.If I had the power to attract swarms of demons, I would gather them away from Volzade to defeat them.This is because there are a lot of people in Volzade who have helped me a lot, and if I make a mistake, they may be harmed.I am sure you can understand that we do not deliberately create such a dangerous situation.Chozari and Tony's actions are an unfortunate result of a combination of gross misunderstandings, sloppiness in checking facts, and a self-righteous belief that they are the righteous ones.However, it would be difficult for the esteemed adventurer's party to apologize to me, a child and a nobody, because of my petty pride.I will come to you tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon, to make it look as if I'm going to come to you and ask for a reconciliation.I will make sure that the inhabitants of Volzade will know that I have made peace with them.I will ensure that all the renowned flame hounds will simply nod their heads in agreement with me, so I hope you will all be present at this meeting.Sincerely, from Kent.'Yeah, something like this? What do you think?After many rewrites, I finally ask Reinhardt to look at the completed letter.''Buhaha, Master Kent, this is another very polite letter of reconciliation.'''Yes, because this is a letter to all of you who are older than me, so you have to be careful with your language.'Bu-ha-ha, so, Mr. Kent, how will you deliver this letter?'Yes, I'm going to leave it now, with a ribbon...'When I showed him the red ribbon that Amanda-san gave me, Reinhardt tilted his head.Yes, a skeleton that tilts its head for a long time, it's still good.''Kent-sama, how are you going to use that ribbon?'''That's a treat to see. Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to write it down. P.S...."Hoho ... where is that ...?That's a story for another time.I finished preparing the letter and moved on to the Flamehound guys that Malt was keeping an eye on.Bartolo and the others seem to be addressed to a building that looks like a detached Orlando store.The room table where Cesari and Tony had eaten their hangings during the day was strewn with liquor bottles, and all five of them had drunken looks in their eyes and were repeating bragging stories that were either false or true.'The worst part was when you had a run-in with the salamander.Bartolo frowned at the words the shaved-headed giant muttered as he sipped from a cup filled to the brim with liquor.'Jalma, I won't tell that guy, I promise.Well, don't say that. Tony and Cesari know how strong Bartolo is. But they should know that there are some people out there who are just not a good match for each other.You just say, "f*ck it," and then you can tell your own saga, right?Hahaha, don't say that...When I saw him in the Devil's Forest, Jalma, who had a large shield, said that the battle against the fire-breathing earth dragon, Salamander, was extremely difficult.At the time, Bartolo, Oreste and Jalma had formed a party of three, but Bartolo's fire-attributed attacks, the keystone of their strength, were completely ineffective against the salamanders.''So, how did you defeat the Salamander?''Well, don't panic, Cesari...After quieting Cesari and Tony, who wanted to hear the rest of the story, and bragging about how he'd physically defended his friends from the salamander's attack in one go, Jalma began to speak to the heart of the matter.'Tony, what if we're not good enough?'You'll just have to practice and improve your skills.That's why you'll always be a "C" student, a**h*le.Yeah... but then what do you propose to do?Jalma cleared her throat, downed her drink, and spoke with a toothy grin.'If you don't have enough power, you can borrow it from outside.Oh... does that mean we're fighting together?That's right, some demons can cause more damage if left unchecked. I don't have time to train without thinking about it.And you did it with the salamander?Yes, he fought and defeated a water-attribute user named Metzger, who was said to be a sure bet for an S-rank promotion in the future.'Metzger I've never heard of you, but are you that great a user?"Ah, that's a hell of a wielder.......but he had an unfortunate accident after defeating the Salamander.......When Jalma said in an inclusive manner, Bartolo and Oreste also opened their mouths to agree.''Ah, that was a really unfortunate accident...''Totally, Metzger was a guy with a lot of promise and it's a real shame.Seeing the three of them smiling with a smirk, I got goosebumps.''Reinhardt, that was........''They probably killed this Metzger or some other adventurer.I thought they would be a force to be reckoned with in the event of an outbreak of thousands or tens of thousands of demons, but these guys seem to be more vicious than I thought they would be.'Look, Cesari, Tony, an adventurer loses when he's dead. If you're not alive, you don't get the money or the girl. If you're not alive, you don't get the credit for what you've done.You mean ... don't have any unfortunate accidents ... right?Tony replied with a smirk, and beside him Cesari gave the same smile.However, the laughs that the other three smiled seemed to be a bit different.Oreste, the dog-beast man, whose eyes have grown dim due to his drunkenness, glares at them and asks, "Tony, Cesari.''Tony, Cesari do you guys understand the meaning of that word properly?''What does that mean, of course...?Hmm, you don't seem to understand anything at all...What do you mean by that?'Oh? I'm telling you guys that if you keep screwing up like it's daytime you're going to have a lot of bad luck.Hi.....We don't want to see our guys get into a bad accident either, but somehow the bastards who keep screwing up get into a bad accident... Hey, Bartolo.''Yeah, it's a bad aftertaste when a party member or an adventurer you fought with dies in an unfortunate accident.......you guys, be careful.......''Tony and Cesari nodded with a wobbly nod, and then fled out of the parlor and back to their rooms.'Haha, isn't Bartolo and Oreste overdoing it?'I went out of my way to be a hater for the future of the party, you know that, Bartolo?I know you're just trying to have fun, but you'd better tighten it up like that or you'll be in over your head.Bartolo replied with a bemused look, as he stirred his drink."Well, from the way you're talking, you're not ready to leave it behind...''Oh, whether it's a giga wolf or a mass outbreak of demons, there's going to be times when you'll need a decoy...''Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.The three of them, who are once again smiling a grim and disgusting smile, seem to be putting Tony and Cesari as personnel to be used as demon bait, rather than recognizing them as official party members.''Wouldn't it be better to be reported to Donovan-dono about these guys?'''Yeah, I'm going to make you cahn tomorrow afternoon, but I'll give you a heads up afterwards.Bartolo and the others continued to drink for a while after the three of them, but they seemed to sit up heavily and go back to their respective rooms.''Totally, finally.............I'm getting tired of waiting.'Now, Master Kent, how will you deliver the letter?I'll check on Bartolo first, and then...When Bartolo returned to the room assigned to him, he didn't even change into his nightgown, but lay down on the bed as he fell down and immediately began to snore.''Hmmm.......this doesn't seem necessary, but just in case.......''I throw a sleeping potion into Bartolo's stomach and wait for a while.I poke Bartolo's cheek just in time, but it's not as if he's going to wake up.Since I heard that he was an A-ranked adventurer, or.......I thought......but it was a futile worry.''Kent-sama, is it time for a mug for ale?''"No, we'll do it another way today.I walked out to Bartolo's room and approached the bed, flipping up the comforter, which was kicking off more than halfway.He loosens his belt, unbuttons it, slips his pants down, and pulls his pants down as well.'Whoa! As expected, it's not big........... It doesn't feel like a gawp, it feels like a meow.''"Mr. Kent? What the hell do you think you're doing... 'Buhahaha, to decorate such a place with ribbons.......Buhahahaha!'Reinhardt is cowering on the floor, writhing in agony.Yeah, I'm glad I could only talk to him via telekinesis, because if I'd been able to hear his voice, I would have woken up the guys around me.I tie Bartolo's crotch in a bow with ribbon and leave the letter prominently on the side table.In the P.S. to the letter, I wrote that if he refused to settle with me or mess with my lodgings, I would cut him off next time.I don't need to tell you where, do I?I asked Hurt, Hildt, Hult, Hert, and Holt, who had been left in charge of watching Bartolo and the others, to return to the boarding house.Tomorrow, no, it's today since the date has already changed, but the boys are going out to work on the walls for the first time, so I'm going to see to it, just in case.I don't have time to sleep too long, but let's make it a mooch time.'I'm sorry, the bed is too small, so it's your turn to sleep with me, and tonight, Milt, please.Wafu, of course, my master.Milt is wagging his tail happily, and Mart and Murt are dreading it, so I give them plenty of petting before returning them to the shadow world.I lay down on the bed with a fuzzy Milt in my arms, and in no time at all, I fell asleep.And in no time at all, morning came, and I knew that Malt and Murt were also on the bed, and yes, they couldn't be in order or anything.I'm going to lend it to Meisa-chan, but I'm afraid she will hate me if I come back without permission, so is there any way I can help her?''I'll have a talk with the thug from yesterday by the end of the day.......''When I told Amanda after breakfast, she gave me a reluctant look.'Kent, you're not going to do anything dangerous, are you?''No way, I'm just going to talk to you, and I'll make sure to put in a proper report to Mr. Donovan, so you'll be fine.Okay, that's all well and good, but don't be rash.Yes, I'm fine.In truth, the report to Donovan-san is also close to an after-the-fact agreement, and it's definite that this will be a bit of a bad meeting, but let's keep quiet about it.'Mom I think Kent is hiding something.Huh?It's annoying because Meisa-chan is strangely perceptive, even for a child.''Ufufu, Meisa, there are some secrets boys don't tell others.Mmmm ... Kent can't be erotic or dangerous, it's just Kent!"Yes, yes, I'll be fine, Reinhardt and his friends will be there for me. You'll be late for school if you don't take it easy, Meisa."Mmm, you're so cocky, Kent!I patted the puffy Meisa's head and said, "I feel like my mouth is getting more and more hemmed in.I suppose I shouldn't be wicked, since she is seriously concerned about me, but it's time for me to go out too.I left the boarding house with Meisa-chan and headed to the place where my classmates were going to work on the castle wall.The classmates are in charge of laying the foundation of the wall, which is about one block away from the normal wall construction.We said "foundation work," but in essence, we were digging a hole.Unlike construction sites in Japan, heavy machinery such as power shovels and bulldozers do not exist, so the work is carried out steadily and steadily by human power.It seems that my classmates were brought from the prison with a garrison, but it seems that the garrison's posture was that of a leader, so they didn't have a sword or a whip with them.And, as expected, Klaus-san was also present at the construction site."Good morning, Klaus-san.Oh, Kent, you're here.'Well, I'm curious, and I thought Klaus-san might be here too...'Well, I won't be participating in the construction work today, but as a lord, I'll have to see this through...Thank you.This morning, Klaus-san has the usual vibe of being a chooey-dooey old man, so his classmates, who are a little farther away from him, don't think he's the Lord of Volzard.The classmates have been divided into two groups, one group is a motivated group with Kondo at the center.The other is Takayama, Yagi, the new and old duo, and others, who look overtly dissatisfied.Klaus-san is grinning and smiling happily as he looks at the two targeted groups.Then, before construction could begin, Mr. Kraus opened his mouth to his classmates.''Good to see you here in Volzard, you bouncy little bastards, I am the Lord of Volzard, Klaus.They didn't think Klaus-san was the lord after all, and there was a groan from his classmates.''First of all, I'll tell you guys, wall construction is not a game, take it seriously!Otherwise, there will always be people injured. Not only will you hurt yourself, but in some cases, you will put the lives of those around you at risk. Never let up and take it seriously.Even though Klaus-san is talking about something obvious but important, Takayama and the others are still looking unfaithful.Seeing this, Klaus-san smiled again.There you are, Shuichi Takayama!When Klaus-san pointed at him by name and pointed at him, Takayama made a bitter expression, but he didn't even reply in silence.''Why do I have to be treated like this... do you know why?''Takayama shook his head in silence.''Let me tell you ... it's because you have an awesome talent.What?At Klaus-san's unexpected words, Takayama froze with his mouth open in a poke.'From what Kent told me, it's been less than two months since you guys came to this world, right? They didn't teach me how to use magic very well in Riesenburg, did they?Takayama nodded back silently this time.''And yet you can unleash a spell that could half-burn down a shoe store in a single shot, your talent is amazing!'Oh, thank you...'Takayama thanked him in a polite tone, perhaps softening his attitude at the praise.''But you, you're too mentally inexperienced to handle that much magic.Takayama's expression hardened again, but Klaus-san didn't mind and continued to talk.''In order to use magic with that much power, you must first take into consideration that you will never involve your allies and those who are not involved. Listen, never!Even if the enemy interferes with you in the middle of your activation, as it did in this case, you must never involve your allies or anyone else who is not involved!As expected, Takayama also seemed to feel guilty about the burning of the unrelated shoe store, so he began to listen to Klaus-san's story.''But your magic jumped into the unrelated shoe store and burned the store in half. The people in town think, you know, that guy's got an awesome magical talent... but he's terribly dangerous...At some point, the classmates, except Takayama, also listened to Klaus-san's talk with bated breath.''I heard you were called a brave man in Riesenburg, but did you get a proper lesson on how to prepare yourself for using magic or something?''No, no...'Then remember, here's a reminder that your magic can easily turn into violence that can kill people if used incorrectly.Takayama nodded back awkwardly as Klaus-san stared at him, his frivolous smile gone, and he nodded awkwardly.''Shuichi, there are immigrants and foreigners in your country too, right?Yes, yes, I'm here."How would your people react to an immigrant or a foreigner who unthinkingly unleashes a magic or a weapon that could easily kill you?Do you reach out to them with a smile?Or do you want to try to get rid of them?'It's ... trying to get rid of them...'It's the same with Volzade, where you've become something to be feared in the eyes of ordinary citizens who don't have much power.Takayama finally began to think about how he was viewed by the people of Volzard.''If I let you guys out into the city without taking any action against you, there will definitely be an exclusionary movement.Klaus-san continues to talk while looking at the other guys.It's not just Shuuichi, the other guys also have a higher level of magic compared to the Volzard guys of the same age. What will the people in the city think if these newcomers from the rest of the world with such qualities cause a ruckus?The guys who had been wearing unfaithful expressions when Klaus-san began to speak also listened to the conversation with a divine look on their faces.''So, you guys are going to work on this wall construction. I don't need to tell you now what kind of place the Demon Forest is outside the wall, right? To Volzard, the walls are an important wall for the city to continue living a peaceful life. If you guys are serious about the construction for the city, the people in the city will see it differently.I'm ashamed to admit that I thought that the construction of the city walls was tough and was meant to be punitive, but it's meant to be a good thing.''Shuichi, the reason why you are the only one who has been involved in the construction work for so long is because you are an exceptional talent and the residents of Volzard will look at you harshly for that. Even a dangerous guy with great talent right now can be considered a valuable or hard-to-find talent as long as you continue to work diligently on the construction project. I'm forbidding you from using magic with that armband so that you won't be able to resort to magic so easily.Takayama looked down at the slave's bracelet with a surprised expression.''Shuichi, you have an amazing talent. But, you shouldn't rely on that talent so easily. The use of strong magic requires a high level of ethics. I'm sure the people around you won't accept you as it is. I'm sure you're not the only one. If you do that, the path to becoming a real brave man may open up before you. The same as the other guys, trials are always a part of the brave men's life. Don't run away from this level of ordeal, run into it head on and defeat it.When Klaus-san cut off his words, everyone's faces were filled with motivation.It's frustrating, but it's a feat I couldn't possibly accomplish now.Let's work head-on at what I need to do now, so that in ten or twenty years from now, I can become an adult as good as Klaus-san.I had a meeting with the Flamehound guys, so I accompanied Klaus-san back to the guild until halfway through.I'll say a few words of thanks for guiding my unfaithful classmate through the process.''Thank you. I was honestly in over my head with some of them, so it helped.''However, what came back was a chuckle and a few unexpected words."Hmph, a little tickle of vanity will do wonders for that kind of kid, a little tickle of vanity... Donovan can glare, but he's not very good at cajoling...What ... well then, what did you say earlier?Well, I won't say it's all a lie, but, Kent, in Landshrt, we have a saying in Landshrt, "Flatter the monkeys," and you know what it means, don't you?Huh....eh, is it possible that it's me too?You don't need my encouragement, ha ha ha ha.I could only watch Klaus-san stroll away dumbfounded as he walked away to the guild, leaving behind a good-humored laugh.Dammit! Adults are still unfair.I cringed a little bit when I heard the story, give me back my excitement!
