
Even so, right after I gave the human boy a large taro leaf, the rain that flushed the forest became more intense and made it impossible to use the taro leaf instead of an umbrella.
"It looks like the rain is getting heavier, huh?"
The child laughed awkwardly, looking at the ceiling filled with dark clouds. His gaze was also changed on the taro leaves I gave, he looked at her carefully.
It seemed like he knew if it was not possible to use that leaf. It was better for him to stay here longer, maybe I should go and watch him from afar so as not to bother him anymore.
Without saying anything, I immediately walked away and tried to get inside the bushes but something touched my wrist. When I saw it, the human child had already stopped me in confusion.
"I'll ask just in case but, where are you going when it's raining like this?"
I looked at him, then turned my gaze to the bushes while pointing at him. The boy looked in the same direction.
"You're planning on getting into the bush again?" ask him again.
I answered him with two nods, what does this child want to say? His face looked worried with a shadow of confusion. Is something bothering him?
I don't know what he's thinking, maybe it's better to wait for him to talk.
"Rather than you having to wait inside the bushes when heavy rain falls like this, it is better to take shelter with me. There was still some rain, but not that much. Shade will be more comfortable."
Hm? This man, is he worried about me?
I let go of the boy's grip and tried as hard as I could to speak. The boy just kept staring at me.
"I am the Spirit, there is no problem even though the rain falls on my head for days. You don't have to worry if I get a fever or anything, 'cause it's not gonna happen."
Is this kid underestimating me because I'm just a low-level spirit? Even though I am only a low level at least I am still a Spirit. Fever or any other physical phenomenon will not affect us. I don't know why this pisses me off.
But everything I thought seemed to be wrong, the boy denied it quickly.
"Hm? A fever? No, I'm not worried about that, of course I know that the Spirits can't get a fever. Hm ... Right also yes, the reason why I want you to take shelter with me is because there is something called moral."
The boy said something puzzling again, making me tilt my head and furrow my eyebrows at my face.
"Morally? What'sthat?"
"It's like a return. Since you've already given me this taro leaf, surely I can't let you rain while I'm alone taking shelter, right?"
Ah so so, she felt indebted to me because I had already given the taro leaves to her. It was the same as me trying to return the favor for the help he gave. That's what he meant by morals.
Not too different, huh?
If so, I can understand the reason he gave. But the debt of gratitude I have for him is still greater so he shouldn't have to worry about something like this. But it will take more time.
I think it's better to accept his offer, I can also watch him closely. That's something profitable.
"I see, then I'll take shelter with you."
"Thank you, it's very helpful because you can take it."
Huh uh? Why is he thanking you? I should have said it, right?
"Hm? What was? Is something bothering you?"
"uh? Ah, no ... It's nothing."
"Is that so? I understand ... Just tell me if there's something stuck."
Looking at the trees swaying due to the strong gusts of the winds, everything that was drenched by the torrential rain, lightning sparkles were seen in the distant sky with the roar that followed after, the surroundings were completely filled with sounds.
And when my attention was turned to all that, unknowingly the human child beside me had already closed his eyes. The boy fell asleep, holding the black cat on his thigh.
Even so, I knew that the two of them were still not asleep. The ears of the black cat were constantly moving, capturing every sound that appeared, very visible if this cat was on alert.
Then for the human boy beside me, I don't know why he pretended to sleep. It was visible from his eyebrows and eyes that were still moving. It seems that he doesn't look very good at hiding his expression, I'm quite happy with that.
In the end, it made me look at him again for a long time. I knew the boy was aware of my gaze but he still insisted on pretending to be asleep and as if he didn't realize anything.
Is he wary of me? No, it's not like that.
For some reason, I also started to feel if the atmosphere around us was starting to solidify, as if something was pressing down and making myself feel a little uncomfortable.
It seemed like the human child was also feeling it, the expression of his sleep was getting damaged even more and it made his face look attractive. Unintentionally, a small laugh came out of my mouth.
And as I tried to calm myself down, the boy opened his mouth. I looked at him and his eyes were open.
He looked at me, while asking me something.
"Two Spirits that bothered you before, did they always do it?"
As he asked that, for a moment my mind went blank and quickly, there was so much passing through my head.
It took me a little surprised and the result of that was me not being able to directly answer his question.
On the other hand, I unconsciously also started to bring up a smile and it made the human child in front of me look at me with anxiety and confusion. Ah seriously, I should be able to control myself or this kid will help me again.
I cannot owe him any further.
Even so, do I have to tell him about it? But he's been helping me a lot and it might get him into trouble so I don't think I should hide anything from him.
"Mc ... They used to not bother me often because there was a mother who replied to him but after mom died, there was nothing stopping them anymore and they kept on bothering me. It wasn't a strange thing when a weak Spirit was suppressed."
I told this human boy everything and he only heard me without saying anything but when I finished all the stories I could tell, the human boy said something unexpected.
"Surely you won't let them bother you forever, right? There will come a time when you will have to fight."
Honestly, I don't know how to respond to that statement. Making the words I put out stammer and finally, I took a similar excuse.
""Um ... That ... But I'm weak ..."
"Weak, huh? It's the same for me. But what I mean by resisting is not defeating them, but making sure that you don't just let yourself be easily bullied."
Honestly, there are quite a lot of things I would like to comment on about that.
First of all, when this kid says he's weak, I really want to know which part of him he's talking about. A child who has a relationship with a high-level Spirit is certainly not someone who is weak.
But most of my attention was distracted by what the boy said afterwards. It's about me being able to make sure that if I don't just let the bullies make it hard for me. I asked to make sure.
And after that, the son of man replied that all I had to do was fight back. No matter the punches, kicks or bites, as long as I don't give up and keep fighting.
Honestly, I'm still not too sure about this. But this kid gave me so much advice and he listened to my story without asking me anything. For me it is something very valuable.
Therefore, maybe I will try the advice he gave.