He told me that if I wanted Roma back safe and sound, he would only bring me and a few more people. That would be it. They said it was probably because they thought the beastmen were more physically capable and fearsome than humans.
When it came time to decide who would be part of the negotiation, I said, "I want to go.
I want to go."
Gaius wanted to go with them.
Gaius, it might be dangerous for you to go with them, okay?"
I don't know how much use I'll be to you, but I'd like to go with you," he said. I don't know how much help I can be, but I want to go with you.
Gaius said. Gaius looks at me. I had the feeling that Gaius would follow me no matter what I said. I was not the only one who felt this way; Dong and the others must have felt the same way.
So it was decided that Gaius would also head to the negotiating table. When it came to who else to take, Frenet was to be taken along for the time being. Since they would not be able to see Frenet, it seemed that they would be able to manage if Frenet was there. The rest of us were to take one person from the elf side. Mr. Wetani, who had housed me and Mr. Lan in the elven village, was to come with us.
I don't think they want to negotiate with us, and I don't think they want to do anything to us without question. Then we should be able to do something about it. No, I will do something about it. --It all started when I helped them. If I hadn't helped them then, it wouldn't have been so complicated. If I hadn't told them that there was a village, none of this would have happened. I brought this on myself. That I wanted to somehow come to terms with it on my own.
What should I be careful about, Mr. Lang?
I think the most important thing is to avoid getting caught. If Frenet is with you, I think you will be fine, but please be careful.
Yeah. ......
The most important thing to remember is that no one knows what is right or what the future holds, so you have to do what you think is right. No matter what happens as a result, it is not your responsibility alone. It is a responsibility that we must accept.
Yes.
It may have been you who triggered what happened to those people. But you would have come in contact with them sooner or later. If they are around here. You happen to be the catalyst, and now things are moving. But anyone could have been the trigger. And I don't want to put that on your shoulders alone. So, Lelunda, do what you want to do. Of course, you have to think about it and make a move, but no matter what result awaits you, we will take it in stride. If you make a mistake, we will scold you, and you can do whatever you want.
Mr. Lan pushes me to do what I want to do. I'm filled with anxiety about going to a negotiation, or feeling like I have to do my best because I invited him. I have a lot of worries and anxieties. But everyone has my back.
I don't want to lose anyone. I won't let anyone die. I know it's hard, but...
That's my goal.
That's my goal. I don't want anyone to die. I want to save them. I don't want to lose anyone. That's how I feel.
I am afraid, but I will take responsibility for my actions. I will show Loma that I will save her.
Based on this determination, I headed for the designated place with Gaius, Wetani and Frene.
When I arrived at the designated place, I was confronted by a group of people who seemed to be on the lookout for me.
It was the first time I had seen them since the first time I had helped them. There were only a few of them then, but there were many more here than there then. Many of them are emaciated. They may not be eating properly. When I think of that, I feel pity for them. But - we should not act easily with such feelings of pity.
They seemed relieved that we had come in small numbers. What about Ms. Loma? With that in mind, I looked for Ms. Loma. I wondered where she was, but I couldn't find her.
Lelunda, we need to negotiate first.
Frene called out to me from the side, and I stopped fidgeting for a moment. Then I turned to face them. They look at us---no, they look at me the most. Is it because I am human? Or is it because I was the first to meet them? I don't know. But the fact that they are interested in me means that I am easier to negotiate with. I clenched my fists.
But I don't avert my gaze from them.
That is the proof of my determination to save Ms. Loma.
Is Loma-san safe?"
I opened my mouth first.
That depends on your answer.
I was so excited that I could not help but think that I was going to be able to help them.
---- girl and the tribe 4
(The girl, who is probably a child of God, faces the people. And the negotiations began.)