Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari - Chapter 169

Anyway~ thank you for all your patience (:

I’ll be editing 170~172 and fixing them up before I re-post them on Ohanashimi.

“Yaaahhhhhh!” (firo)

“Firo-taaa―…..” (motoyasu)

“As I thought, being with the Hero of the Shield-sama is entertaining~” (sadina)

Oh well, one way or another, the castle came into view.

Fohl looked to be suffering from very bad motion sickness but we were nearly at our destination.

Returning with the transfer skill…….I didn’t register my land or anything, so for the time being it’s not an option.

Well, I have various things to do in the castle so it’s fine.

Before we enter the castle town, I stop the carriage at the village nearby, like always.

Mmm…..there’s some truth in that. His appearance may be noteworthy.

It seems kind of stupid. We might stand out for a different reason, but let’s just go as eccentric adventurers.

It seems that the Lemo slave was fine for the same reason.

We were just going to leave him at the old man’s place. It was Imia’s uncle.

Was his a docile species?

Firo kept a restless lookout of our surroundings as she walked behind me.

Did she really hate Motoyasu that much.

If she hated him, she shouldn’t have given him such kind words.

I really didn’t want to tell her, but she should be more secretive about this fear.

What will you do when Motoyasu proceeds to the village?

“Oh, Laddie.” (oyaji)

“How is it? Is there any progress?” (naofumi)

“Not at all. The ore from the spirit turtle also has the characteristic of being tough.” (oyaji)

“Hmm..” (naofumi)

“That part is very challenging right now but I’m researching everything I can.” (oyaji)

“I see. Which reminds me, in Zeltbur I―” (naofumi)

“If you say so, it must have been quite a sword….I can probably tell who made it or how they made it just by looking at it but….” (oyaji)

“I’d need to bring it here? Forgive me but such an expensive weapon is beyond me.” (naofumi)

“Oh right, I thought about who I should make your apprentice and brought the slave.” (naofumi)

“Who is it?” (oyaji)

“For a while now, I feel like I know you, but is that just my imagination?” (oyaji)

“Why it’s been a long time. It looks like you’ve graduated properly from the Master’s place.” (imia’s uncle)

“As I thought!” (oyaji)

“You’re acquaintances?” (naofumi)

“Yeah.” (oyaji)

“From the past.” (imia’s uncle)

“Even if I say that….I dropped out in the middle. There were a lot of troubles at home and we had to raise Imia and the other children.” (imia’s uncle)

“The management was completely screwed up back then.” (oyaji)

“Despite being craftsmen?” (naofumi)

“Whenever there was a huge discussion, it’d be about women. My master was obsessed with love.” (imia’s uncle)

“Speaking of which, how did you and Imia become slaves?” (naofumi)

“We were forced into slavery after being caught by slave hunters. During that time, quite a lot of corpses appeared and the village was also ruined. The only survivors are the ones with the Hero of the Shield-sama.” (imia’s uncle)

“The orphaned Imia seems so happy now. I feel that I also want to lend my strength to the Hero of the Shield-sama” (imia’s uncle)

“What about you?” (naofumi)

“I couldn’t pay for Atla’s medical fees and we were also burdened with debt.” (fohl)

“……so it seems I’ll receive a bill.” (naofumi)

“As far as I know, it disappeared when we were presented to you.” (fohl)

“I see, that’s good.” (naofumi)

“Originally I worked and fought…..the debt was gone, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to buy medicine.” (fohl)

“I see….” (naofumi)

“Atla should’ve been able to have a more normal life. At the very least, she shouldn’t have had to suffer from her illness.” (fohl)

“What kind of background did you have?” (naofumi)

“Who knows….? I only know that grandfather was amazing. My parents were lost in the war when we were young, but I think they were also pretty influential. There were a lot of people who helped around.” (fohl)

“What about servants to put on your clothes?” (naofumi)

“We didn’t have those kinds of guys. But since we couldn’t pay, our household belongings were distributed and we parted.” (fohl)

“Where did you live?” (naofumi)

“Why do I have to tell you that much?” (fohl)

“Well, that’s true.” (naofumi)

“Well since you’re already acquainted, it simplifies things.” (naofumi)

“Well, that’s true but…..I never thought the smithing place I would be employed at would be yours.” (imia’s uncle)

“I was also surprised. I’m taking in an apprentice due to Laddie’s request but, well, you’re a fine partner so isn’t it good.” (oyaji)

“How nostalgic. It brings back the past.” (imia’s uncle)

“Including lodging fees, how much should I pay?” (naofumi)

“It includes boarding, right? If I can work him hard then I don’t need it.” (oyaji)

“I’m grateful for your generosity.” (naofumi)

“Hey….stop saying stuff like working me to death.” (imia’s uncle)

“I’ll have you work to a similar standard as we did in the past.” (oyaji)

“That would kill me.” (imia’s uncle)

“Ha ha ha, it’s not as bad as you think.” (oyaji)

“Well we’ve got some errands to do.” (naofumi)

“Alright, I’ll beat the shop’s business into this guy.” (oyaji)

“I want you to teach me how to beat the techniques into this guy, so won’t you come to my land?” (naofumi)

“I haven’t really thought about it. For now, I have to see how capable he is.” (oyaji)

“I haven’t done much. Only as far as continuing to do a bit of metal-work.” (imia’s uncle)

“A modest attitude. I’ll have you show me how well you swing your hammer.” (oyaji)

“Look forward to it.” (imia’s uncle)

“Well then, I’ll come again if anything happens. If you need me, just contact the village or the castle.” (naofumi)

“I know, Laddie.” (oyaji)

“I’ll work hard to learn the work, Hero of the Shield-sama.” (imia’s uncle)