The Weakest Tamer Trash Picking Journey Begins

More Dangerous that can be Imagined

 

“Um, Rattler-san, I haven’t decided about having slaves yet.”

 

I added the vegetables and bite-sized pieces of meat to the breakfast broth and let it simmer.

 

I would season it just enough to be light and salty.

 

It was too rich this evening.

 

“Hmm? I know, but I thought maybe I could introduce you to someone nice.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“I contacted Commander, and he said we can’t make a contract until we find out how far they’ve been involved with the organization and see if there’s a problem.
And he said that all the slaves we have now will be moved to another town or village!”

 

Rattler-san was a bit excited.

 

“I was going to help in looking for a traveling companion for Ivy.”

 

It seems to have been part of his plans before I knew it.

 

That surprised me.

 

But when he mentioned not all of them, did he mean not all the slaves would be moved? 

 

I was confused earlier and was just ruminating on Rattler-san’s words.

 

But still, I doubt they would do something so reckless as to just one day say, “Yes, we’ll do it.
Decision!” and then one day a slave would be brought in.

 

…I glanced at Rattler-san.

 

Well, I’d better make a firm decision to stop here, wouldn’t I?

 

But how should I say it?

 

“Um…”

 

“Hey, Rattler! Don’t go off the rails without Ivy’s input!”

 

Seizerk-san scolds Rattler-san.

 

Thank you.

 

I didn’t know what to say, as I knew that he was worried about me.

 

However, I was not really good with slaves.

 

I kind of wanted to avoid it.

 

Hmmm, how should I talk to him to make him understand?

 

I’m stumped.

 

“But Seizerk! It is absolutely dangerous for Ivy to continue her journey alone.
It is absolutely necessary to think about the future!”

 

Hmm? 

 

Was it absolutely necessary to think about for the future? 

 

“Well, I think it’s necessary for her safety.
But that doesn’t mean you should force your thoughts on her.”

 

Eh? 

 

Seizerk-san too? 

 

“Well…why do you think it’s absolutely necessary for my future?”

 

[Eh?]

 

Eh? 

 

People other than Seizerk-san and Rattler-san looked at me with surprised expressions.

 

What is this reaction? 

 

“Ivy, um, it’s hard to tell you this.
Remember what I said before? When you grow up, you can’t cover it up.”

 

Growing up, I couldn’t disguise myself.

 

I believe he was talking about how it’s impossible to disguise myself as a boy.

 

“Yes.”

 

“That’s the reason.
Because girls traveling alone are inevitably targeted.”

 

Rattler-san answered in a slightly lower tone of voice.

 

I see…so girls traveling alone were more likely to be targeted.

 

But still, I wondered if they were all aware that I was a woman.

 

I guess I couldn’t fool them after all.

 

If it was just a short relationship, it would still be fine for now.

 

But if I stayed with them for a long while, they would probably find out.

 

Come to think of it, Rattler-san said that I have a woman’s face….

 

“Is it really impossible after all?”

 

“I think you should give up.”

 

I sighed heavily at Cival-san’s words.

 

I see.

 

Impossible, huh?

 

Well, I’d also like to grow up to be as old as I previously was, at least, you know.

 

“I think Ciel would be a good escort.
But on the other hand, there’s a good chance it would attract people’s attention.
Besides, you can’t bring him into a town or village.”

 

I nod at Rattler-san’s words.

 

Ciel was a strong monster, so she would be a good escort.

 

But she would also attract attention because she was a rare monster called Adandara.

 

I would not want to be the center of attention.

 

It might be discovered that she was not tamed.

 

“It’s also possible that some of them will think about doing something about Ivy to get Ciel.”

 

Ummm, that was scary to think about.

 

But Ciel would want to be with me because she’s a friend.

 

“I’ll be careful not to meet people in the forest.”

 

“Do so, I think it’s better that way until you learn to protect yourself well.”

 

Cival-san’s words were met with nods from those around him.

 

How could I defend myself… would that even be possible?