The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 279: Back to the spirit tribe village

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

Upon returning from the capital to Horizon, it seemed like I would have to leave the city again.

Even though I took a break, it's quite a hurried situation.

After making preparations, I left the city and headed towards the Forest of Confusion. It's a troublesome place, but it's the closest entrance to the village of the spirits.

I moved to the location where the entrance is set up, with a large tree.

"Stop right there."

A voice echoed from somewhere.

"Beyond this point is the village of the spirits. Unrelated individuals, let alone humans, cannot pass through. Turn back."

It wasn't Al's voice. It sounded quite young, giving the impression of being around the same age as Sora and Luna.

Well, since it's just a voice, it's hard to say for sure.

"Who are the unrelated individuals?"

"We are of great relevance!"

The two revealed the radiant wings they usually hide with magic. A surprising, breath-catching sound could be heard.

"Those wings... are they our kin? Or perhaps, that face..."

The space distorted like a mirage, and a girl appeared from there.

Her thin blue hair resembled water, and she was very beautiful. She seemed older than Sora and Luna but younger than me... something like that?

Wearing similar clothes to the two...

On her back, shining wings were visible.

No doubt, she is a spirit. Probably, serving as the guardian of this entrance in place of Sora and Luna.

"Yuki!"

"Oh, you've been well?"

Sora and Luna smiled. It seems they know each other.

"Long time no see, Sora, Luna. I heard from Lord Al that you were doing well."

The three of them embraced with smiles.

Are they friends?

The girl from the spirit tribe, called Yuki, spoke in a more casual tone than before.

"Why are you here? Oh, could it be that you're planning to return to the village?"

"No, that's not it."

"We came to stop our mothers."

"Ah, I see..."

Yuki looked deeply disappointed.

Knowing that the two were on a temporary return, she seemed extremely downcast.

Why is she so upset?

Is it because she's lonely without friends?

"What about those people over there?"

"They are all Sora's companions. Kanade of the Cat Spirit tribe, Tania of the Dragon tribe, Nina of the God tribe, and Tina of the Ghosts."

"Also, our master Rain!"

"Master...? Eh? What does that mean..."

"Rain is a Beast Tamer, and both Sora and I have made a contract with Rain."

"What!? Spirits making a contract with humans..."

For a moment, Yuki stared at me with incredible force.

However, it was truly just a moment...

Yuki cleared her throat and smiled again.

"I apologize. I was surprised by something I didn't expect, and I raised my voice unintentionally."

"Oh, no... don't worry about it."

"I am called Yuki. If you are the master of Sora and Luna, then you are a suitable person for me to respect as well. Please, nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too. And you don't have to be so formal, feel free to speak casually."

"Is that okay?"

"Yeah, it's fine. I'm not that important, and besides, I'm happy when people speak casually. ...Tch!"

Wait, did she just click her tongue?

"Well then, I'll do that."

Yuki returned to her smile. Maybe it was just my imagination...?

"Anyway, if Yuki is the gatekeeper, the conversation is simple. Can you take Sora and the others to the village?"

"No."

"Eh?"

Surprised by the rejection, Sora looked puzzled. In her place, Luna questioned.

"Why not? We can't think of any reason why our return would not be allowed. We did abandon our post as gatekeepers, but no one complained when we returned before."

"The issue is not with Sora and Luna. The problem is... that human over there!"

Yuki pointed at me with a stern face.

"We cannot allow a human into the sacred village of the spirits!"

Suddenly, the hostility was directed at me, completely different from earlier.

Did I do something to offend her...?

"But, but, that's strange, right?"

"Rain entered the spirit village normally the other day."

"Especially... no one complained, right?"

"He was even recognized by the chief."

"Ugh..."

Yuki seemed taken aback by everyone's supportive fire.

Maybe it's not the will of the spirits but Yuki's personal decision...?

"Well... why can't I enter the village of the spirits? The reason that I'm a human seems a bit thin... Can you tell me more details?"

"Mm... This human is unexpectedly calm and rational. I thought you would get angry and reveal your true nature if I took such an attitude."

"Well... what do you mean?"

"...Fine. This time, I'll make an exception and allow you to enter. But if you do anything strange... you understand, right?"

Yuki stared at me with an intense expression.

Even though I don't understand what she means by "anything strange," I'll just be careful.

Yuki looks a bit scary right now.

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"Ah, the air here after a long time."

They set foot once again in the spirit tribe's village.

A town covered in new green leaves under clear skies.

The air was so pure, and the water flowing through was so clear that just looking at it seemed to heal the heart.

It might sound exaggerated, but the expression "paradise" seemed fitting.

It's that good of a place.

"As beautiful as ever. Quite different from where I come from."

"Hmm? What's it like where Tania is?"

"Well... kind of sweaty?"

"Ah... I can somehow imagine that with just one word. I'm sorry for Tania, but I really don't want to go to the dragon tribe's village."

"That's the right decision. They're a combat-focused species, not looking at anything else. Well, I guess I'm saying that too."

While chatting about various things, they headed to the chief's house under Yuki's guidance.

...

During that time, Yuki stared at him intently.

Full of hostility.

He was being quite glared at.

Why is that, really...?

He don't remember taking a rude attitude, but...

Perhaps it's because he's from the spirit tribe; do they dislike humans?

Since she's friends with Sora and Luna, he'd like to get along if possible...

"Here we are."

Without coming up with a solution, we arrived at the chief's house.

It can't be helped.

I'll think of a way to get along with Yuki later.

Now, we have to deal with Al and the others.

We have to persuade them somehow.

"Excuse me..."

"They should be thoroughly annihilated!!!"

As we entered the chief's house, we suddenly heard ominous words.

We saw four people sitting around a round table.

Suzu, Al, Milua.

And the chief of the spirit tribe's village.

There was a spirit-looking man behind them who seemed uncomfortable.

Thud! Milua forcefully struck the table.

She seemed incredibly angry.

Puffing up her cheeks like a child, face turning red, she said loudly,

"To do such a thing to our Tania... our cute, cute, cute Tania... I can't forgive messing with her! That country should be instantly, immediately, and utterly wiped out, burned to the ground!!"

... Persuading seems incredibly difficult.

TL Note- May the best team win....

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