Tartufi

[Tartufi]

Annoying flies. Annoying mosquitoes. Just annoying. For what fame and riches am I doing here all alone...

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Tartufi?

You've been troublesome enough. What's up with you all today? You all tiger moths or something?

Look, I'm not a basilisk.

Who are you? Then again, I've never seen you before... Where's Magchi?

Magchi was injured during a patrol and went back.

Oh no. What happened?

A huge basilisk appeared and he was so startled that he injured his leg. Another vigilante took him, so I'm sure he returned safely.

Yeah? Then I guess he's not dead. I was always curious about the rest of the story that Magchi used to tell me every day. Oh, do you that story too?

It's [I Witnessed a Murder on the Evening of Full Moon]. Tell me, if you know the story.

No clue. I've never heard of it.

Really? Then did Magchi make up that story? And are you going to take care of them?

Excuse me?

Magchi used to fight off the basilisks that came this way every day. Without Magchi, they're being troublesome today. So annoying.

So That's why you're breathing out fire.

Because it keeps them away for now.

The port is smothered in fog because of that smoke. So I came to investigate since the boats can't set sail.

Set sail? Then are you an adventurer? I heard from Magchi that a new world has been discovered. An unknown land where no one has gone before. I wish I can go, too.

You can go right now.

No. My mom and dad left just recently. I must stay here and grow up a bit more. Sleep a lot and eat a lot. Once I become strong and tough, I'll go for a sightseeing.

You're this big and still call yourself a child?

don't call me a little child though. I'm only 457 years old. But then again, I'm a child compared to grandpa hiding somewhere over there.

Grandpa? Who?

He's Imoogi, somewhat of a basilisk chief. But I don't know. He's complaining about how if it weren't for my mom and dad, he would've ascended to heaven already. So he always has basilisks on loose to harass me.

Oh my.

Oh! There are basilisks coming this way again. Please, take care of them.

What do I do?

Well, Magchi used to wield some type of long pole. Maybe that would do. At least 20 must be taken care of before they run away.

I picked up a few things so let me give them a try. Wait.

They just never give up, do they? But you must try a little harder. They're nowhere near done because they know that you're weak. So you must show your strong side!

They'll be quiet for a while if you show them that you're strong. So try a little harder. I'll help you.

Is he gone? I guess he is. That ought to keep them quiet for a while. Got me all worried at first because he said he was a rookie adventurer, but he should be able to pull off one doram's bit.

Everyone treats me like a new eggring, but I've also completed a formal training course!

Magchi tells me that It's a short, intensive program. But would that be enough? You went through a hell of a training while taking down those basilisks, so you're no longer a rookie.

Oh, yeah. Thanks.

By the time he's ready to run around again, Magchi will come. Thanks a lot. You said you're heading for an adventure in the new world? Tell me about the new world when you're in Lasagna time to time.

I will. Farewell, then.

It was short, but I really enjoyed your being here. Goodbye.

Zzz... zzz...