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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 338: No Matter How Much You Deny With Words, Parent and Child End up Resembling Each Other.
Chapter 338: No Matter How Much You Deny With Words, Parent and Child End up Resembling Each Other.
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“Regarding that, starting from tomorrow, Gyo, I’ll be heading out for a while to explore ancient ruins.”During dinner, Ginta declared this with both me and Tia joining the family at the table. However, the atmosphere among those who heard it was heavy. Well, this is underwater, so should I say the water is heavy…? Yeah, I couldn’t care less.
By the way, we were sitting at a rectangular table, with me and Tia sitting on one long side, and in front of us, Ginta’s mother, Sharti, and Ginta’s fourteen-year-old sister, Leeti. On the narrower side, Ginta and his father, Ganta, were facing each other… but Ganta, who was sitting next to me, let out a heavily grumbling voice in response to Ginta’s declaration.
“Haa… Ginta, you’re just half a year away from becoming an adult, and you’re still talking about such things?”
“What do you mean by ‘such things,’ Gyo!? I’ve been working since before becoming an adult, so you should praise me for that, Gyo!”
“Praise you? Don’t be foolish. Even if you’re earning your own keep, what you’re doing is just playing around, isn’t it? Or if you’re claiming to be an adult, do you no longer need an allowance?”
“Gyoa!? I-It’s different from that, Gyo?”
“That’s why you can’t argue back, Onii-chan.”
“What do you mean by that, Leeti!?”
“Well, why don’t you ask yourself? Hey, hey, Tia-san, tell us more about the surface world!”
“Sure, but…”
Tia, urged by Leeti, looked at Ginta for a moment. Ginta, with his pointed teeth gritting, sighed and returned to his meal.
“Well, it’s fine, Gyo. At least both of you got them to believe in ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ for now.”
“At first, I had my doubts, but after hearing so much about the surface world, it’s hard not to.”
“Yes, it’s a very interesting story.”
Sharti, Leeti’s mother sitting next to her, also nodded in agreement. Initially, we were met with suspicion, but as we were prodded into talking about the surface world, we were gradually accepted as ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ although it was more like being treated as people who knew interesting stories. Well, it’s convenient for us that way.
However, only Ganta, who was the father, looked at me with a highly skeptical gaze.
“Hey, Ginta. I don’t think it’s appropriate to say such things here, but are you really okay? I mean…”
“Haha, you don’t need to worry. Certainly, from Ganta-san’s perspective, it’s natural to be suspicious of someone like me.”
A stranger who introduced himself as the legendary ‘Hill People, Eltartan’, approached his son. Moreover, he was saying that he had an idea of the location of a profitable ruin and wanted to take his son to a deserted place. I’ve never been a parent myself, but even so, if I were Ganta, I would imagine that I’d kick out someone like that without hesitation.
“Why, I’m not trying to force Ginta to come along. I just want to express my gratitude for what he’s done for me. If he doesn’t want to, I won’t push him into it.”
Saying that, I tapped the brooch I was wearing on my swimsuit. In this world, it’s just worthless junk, but for me and Tia, it’s an invaluable item, worth hundreds of gold coins stacked together.
However, in response to my words, Ginta reached out his hand toward me in a panicked voice.
“Gyoo!? What are you saying, Ed!? I absolutely want to go to the ruins!”
“I know. I’m not trying to force anything. If you want to go, I’ll definitely take you, and I can guarantee a certain level of safety. After all, we’re quite strong.”
“Is that so? Well, Ed-san aside, Tia-san doesn’t seem that strong…”
Leeti, looking at me as I formed a strong fist, said that while glancing at Tia. Tia, in response, smiled and extended her hand on the table.
“Oh, is that so? But I can do things like this.”
As she said that, a bubble suddenly appeared on Tia’s palm. Then, within that bubble, a small vortex formed, followed by emitting light and crackling with sparks.
“What, what’s that? It’s amazing!”
“Gyoo!? Could it be that’s the secret technique of ‘Hill People, Eltartan’ or something, Gyoo!?”
“It’s called Spirit Magic. It seems I can’t do fire, but I can use most other attributes.”
Ah, even Tia can’t use fire underwater, as expected… No, rather, is it impressive that she can freely control spirits other than water while underwater? Hmm, I may not fully understand the finer details, but as long as I know that Tia is amazing, that’s enough.
And when Ganta, who had been wearing a stern expression, saw Tia’s performance, he suddenly opened his mouth in amazement, his expression turning childlike. But when he noticed my gaze, Ganta coughed and then spoke earnestly.
“Well, indeed, it’s an amazing power. In that case… you can go. But Ginta, do you understand? A long expedition, unlike the day trips you’ve been on before, is quite different. In remote places, you’ll encounter magical beasts, and unexplored ruins can pose a risk of collapse.”
“I understand, Gyo! Father, you worry too much!”
“That’s easy for you to say. Parents always worry about their children. Honestly, even now, I wish you’d quit that unstable job of a treasure hunter and find a stable profession…”
“I’ve heard that so many times, Gyo! But my feelings haven’t changed, Gyo. Certainly, a stable path without the risk of failure isn’t bad, but even if there’s a chance of failure, I don’t want to give up on pursuing my dream, Gyo!”
“Mmm…”
In response to Ginta’s words, Ganta let out a growling sound. This part of their conversation, which was a matter of personal values and a conversation between parent and child, left me with nothing to do but listen quietly. However, Ginta’s mother, Sharti, gradually entered the conversation.
“Isn’t it fine, dear? Can’t we just believe in our son?”
“Dear… But…”
“Besides, didn’t you, dear, want to become a treasure hunter in the past? Hehe, who was it that said, ‘I’m going to become like the legendary Don Aligeldo!’ I wonder who that was?”
“What!? Dear, that’s a secret—”
“Huh? Dad, did you really say something so silly?”
“What are you saying to your father! And you’re still using those weird speech patterns, aren’t you? Isn’t that copying Gyon-Gyordo? You’re becoming an adult soon! Have some shame!”
“That has nothing to do with you, Dad! I’m definitely going to make a name for myself as a treasure hunter!”
As the two of them began to argue loudly, the atmosphere at the dinner table became significantly brighter than it was just moments ago. And in front of their father and brother like that, Leeti muttered while poking at the meatball in front of her with a fork.
“Why are men always so stupid, both Dad and Onii-chan?”
“Fufu. I think that’s what makes them endearing at times. You’ll probably understand it one day.”
“Really? I like guys who are normally cool, though.”
“What!? Hey, Leeti, don’t tell me you already have a crush at your age!?”
“I can’t overlook that as your Onii-chan, Gyo. Alright, Leeti, introduce that guy to your big brother; I’ll judge him based on his scales!”
“He doesn’t exist! Geez, I hate both of you!”
“Gaaah!?”
“Gyoo!?”
With her teeth bared and in anger, Leeti’s declaration left Ganta and Ginta, father and son, with matching expressions of astonishment. And while observing this family scene with a smile, mother Sharti entered the conversation.
“They’re quite lively and fun, aren’t they?”
“Yeah, they are. It’s nice.”
“That’s true… Hey, Ed?”
“Hmm?”
Suddenly, Tia, who was sitting next to me, gently took my hand. I turned to look at Tia, and I could see my face reflected in her translucent emerald eyes.
“Even though it might be different from having a family… a place you can call home is connected right here, you know?”
“…Heh, that’s true. It’s quite something.”
The slight loneliness I had felt melted away with the warmth transmitted through her hand. A created vessel, a fabricated family. My once-empty hands were no longer empty.
“In that case… Ed, you should help too! Let’s both kneel down and try to please Leeti together!”
“Geez, fine, whatever… Wait! What’s going on? How did it turn into this?”
“Just kneel down with me, Gyo! Otherwise, Dad’s scales will be peeled off!”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about! Hey, Tia!”
“Do your best, Ed. I’m cheering for you from over here.”
“When did that happen!?”
In an instant, Tia, who had moved to sit next to Sharti, waved with a smile. My hand, seeking help, cut through empty air, and I was on the verge of being forced into a senseless kneeling position by Ginta, who had forcefully linked our shoulders.
And so, our night, which had been gradually drawn into the family circle, continued on in a lively manner.
