Expecting to Fall into Ruin, I Aim to Become a Blacksmith

The sender of the letter was unknown. It said, "Mysterious men and women” only.

You said it was a mystery yourself, so it's really a mystery. The smell I don't want to get involved with is puffy, but it's the only way for me to open up for clues to find Eliza, and I just have to read it.

"Helanese pinch. Don't hit your hands as soon as possible. In a month's time, there will be a drought! I'm thinking about my hand here, but I can't find a way to open it yet. Lord, be prepared to let the inhabitants escape! Hurry! The Helanese realm is about to lose the curse!

Um, can I tear it down?

I don't have a specific story, and I'm angry about something. Who sent you these letters?

I opened it hoping I had a lead on finding Eliza, but be! It was.

These urban legendary letters arrive sometimes. This is still the lord's mansion. Essential to these topics.

In the first place, if you're serious about something like this, the sender should firmly name it!

Wouldn't you like to hear more about it?

I got angry and wrote to you. Hidden with the paperwork to incinerate if time runs out. However, the content of this letter was strangely on my mind......

Would it have been several days since then? There has been no progress. Should I stop looking for her already? The school is about to reopen. Will she come? No, you won't come.

Larser asked me to return to the King's Capital.

Prince Ark and Iris are also looking for clues in the king's capital. But I haven't grabbed anything over there either.

The position of Chancellor remains vacant.

The Dorville family is gradually forgotten from the memory of the people. No matter how powerful and prosperous you were, this is what happens when you decline.

The Dartanelles have not seen any major moves since then.

I guess it's time to plead guilty to them, but it still seems the guard is strong and that doesn't go well either. Everything was at a standstill.

That one day. The murder report came in suddenly.

A blue-faced Mr. Rozon jumped into the mansion. I've never seen his face like this so calm that it's usually too calm. Did your daughter-in-law get away with this?

"Dear Kurli! … Hot springs are dying."

"... what!?

They showed me right away.

Even in this Helanese territory, where there are plenty of hot springs, the popular water competing for the top was withering. This spa, the largest in terms of area, was so ragged that the land cracked.

"Since when is this?

"It seems that there has been a change since today. I came to see what was going on in the morning, and he said he was in this condition."

"There was no sign of anything?

"No...... that's the whole thing. It's really suddenly like this..."

"Oh no..."

Is that possible? Is this possible with natural events?

A land that was moistened until yesterday, in a dead land as if it hadn't rained for decades...

I grabbed the dirt. It collapses quickly and is flushed by the wind.

You're no different than the desert sand. Even though the flowers were blooming beautifully around, they are all now soaked, dead and losing their vibrant colors.

What the fuck is this?!? It was natural rich and that was the only Helanese territory that was handled, but you try to take it away until then!?

"I received a strange letter the other day. There's a letter as if to anticipate this. The letter says a major drought will strike Helanese territory. I thought it was bullshit, but as far as this goes, it doesn't look like a joke."

"Who the hell is this letter from?

"I don't know. … we need to find that person. Mr. Rozzon, I want people assembled before it's too late. Prepare for evacuation so as not to panic to the inhabitants...... I'll hang with the neighboring lords and the king's capital to receive the refugees."

"Dear Kurli, Isn't that too soon for a boulder? To see one hot spring as a sign of a great drought when it has dried up…"

"Sure, but I kind of have a bad feeling about it. My instincts are complaining. I don't know myself... but I know why. We have to work on it quickly, and that's irrevocably important. Please, won't you do it? If only the people were alive, this Helanic realm could start over again."

"... ok. This Rozzon, the body picked up by Master Kurli. Follow through to the end. evacuation of the inhabitants and the consequent procurement of supplies. You won't have a problem financially if you untie your lord's purse. But come on, we're understaffed. So forgive me for the slightest delay"

"Leave the financial aspects to me. And call back all the personnel that are turning to Eliza's search. Evacuate them all."

"That would have enough personnel.... but are you sure?

"... good. Regards."

It's obvious which one to prioritize. Maybe my search for Eliza is self-satisfying. She may not want you to look. You can't put this Helanese territory inhabitant in crisis to help one such person.

I don't know which one to give priority to.

Mr. Rozzon has been busy running around since then. So tireless that there is no day for him to not be fatigued on his face.

"Dear Kurli, Another hot spring is withering…"

That's what Mr. Rotzon told me, with a face that chewed up the bitter bug.

"Is this the fifth one? I can't even suspect this anymore... We need to evacuate..."

Things are going bad.

It is common in the world for trouble to overlap even more at times like this.

And that comes of course in this situation.

"Dear Kurli, It's an evacuation of the inhabitants, but it's only progressing by about 20% of our plans...... There's nothing more we can do."

"Again... That's why I wanted to work on it sooner..."

There was now a riot going on in Helanese territory.

Many inhabitants loved this realm, rich in nature and now moisturized by hot springs and tourism, with no tight binding laws.

Few people would honestly follow such a beloved land one day when they were told to leave with only a sudden minimum explanation. Naturally. But it's not too late after the big drought. It's too late.

"The inhabitants are making a scene to let Master Kurli out. It's a momentum that just keeps pushing toward the mansion."

"All right, then, don't do that."

"There may be danger involved. Narrow down the number of people and explain the situation only to the delegates."

"No, release Helan Memorial Square. Let all the inhabitants in there who want to hear the story. I'll explain everything."

"... Yes, sir."

I'll pinch your opinion, but you're a submissive and helpful man everywhere. I would ask Mr. Rotzon to get away with it as soon as possible, but I'm sure he won't.

I didn't give up this realm. Full of intent to resurrect you. Absolutely. There will be Mr. Rozon then. So I hope you honestly run away when you run away......

Two days later. A large group of residents gathered in Helan Memorial Square. I hear there are tens of thousands of people on sight. It's a great sight. Each voice was amplified, and the venue was already filled with loud noise.

By the time this day came, his father and mother, who were not physically strong, had already been evacuated by Wang Du. Because if the two of them evacuated first, I expected the residents to have a sense of crisis. But looking at the number gathered today, it didn't do much good.

In the center of the square, he climbed over the clock tower, from which he looked down at the inhabitants. Everyone looked at this one and wanted an explanation.

"Dear inhabitants, I know what you want to hear. If I'm in everyone's shoes, I want to hear the same thing."

When I started talking, the crowd's noise subsided. Evidence that everyone has come to listen to you seriously.

"As we all know, by today, thirteen hot springs have withered which this Helanese territory is proud of. This is never a coincidence. There is about to be a major drought in this Helanese territory. Hot springs are withering as a precursor to this. It may look like we're in a hurry. But if we delay, that will be irrevocable. Please, will you help us evacuate?

My voice waves, and the noise of my deliberate voice grows rampant, and it becomes a roar and a push.

Instructed him to keep his hands up and quiet.

It took me a while, but I finally calm down.

"It could be life-threatening. Still won't obey me?

One man raised his hand. Point and allow to speak.

"Do you have a basis?

"There is no basis. I also called experts these past few days and looked into history, but there was nothing that could be based on"

"You want us to abandon this land for such vague reasons!?

"... right. Get out of here before it's too late."

The square was rough.

The noise gets louder, even the ones that throw things.

It's a face full of anger. Everyone in this room doesn't want to leave. But I have to obey my own justice...

It took a while for the noise to subside. It could really be a riot.

Where it was quiet, this time one boy raised his hand. Of course I accept the questions.

"Both your father and mother said Master Kurli was a wonderful man. Yet why does Master Kurli say such terrible things? Did you dislike Helanese territory?

I don't like Helanese territory!? That can't be right. I still like this land more than anyone, even though I call myself it.

"That's not true. I intend to take care of Helanese territory more than anyone else. But the crisis is over. I didn't give up this land. I'm just thinking about what's most important. It's not a hot spring, it's not a beautiful grass. This people of Helanese territory should be the best asset. If everyone's alive, I'm sure Helan can start over. I want you to know."

When the answer is complete, the noise becomes louder. That's all we're serious about. I'm desperate. You can't run away. Even to abandon it.

One old man raised his hand next.

"How long will it take for us to return to this land after a great drought and for everyone to survive? Can I go home alive while I'm alive?

"... I don't know. I'm sorry. I can't promise you one detail."

The first, direct speech ended in great failure.

After this old man's question, it finally led to a riot.

Following Ms Rozon's instructions, the occasion decided to give priority to safety and to flee.

The riot did not subside for a day after that, until night.

Things just get worse.

"... Dear Kurli. Finally, all the hot springs in the realm withered. Not much yet, but there have also been reports that the well has dried up"

"It may already be terminal. You need to make another speech."

"It could be like last time again. Don't."

"But there's no other way to take it"

He also freed the square and tried to speak.

The inhabitants also tasted the change on their own, and the number of them evacuated increased. However, as usual, more than tens of thousands of inhabitants gathered in the square.

"Do something else to maintain it. You already know that. The Great Drought is definitely coming. If we remain in Helan's land, we must not all live."

"Even in other lands, I won't stop living!

Somewhere, such a voice echoed.... I don't know, that's so sad.

"But if you're in this land, you're definitely dead. It's definitely safer out there."

"The land of Helan will not wither!

"Would it be satisfying if the land withered and confirmed it with your own eyes? It could be hard to get out of there by then! It's over when you die! Everything's gone! Please, run before it's too late!

"No!

"I don't like it and it's not sweet enough to work...... There have been many crises in the land of Helan. The other day, when I was a kid... Every time I've done my best to support this land. But there's gonna be a big drought. This... what am I supposed to do with this... How can I stand up to this..."

There was no objection.

There was no longer any protest.

They're all tired, and I've come to pretend I can see reality but I can't.

This speech became a riot.

But the energy-filled crowd about last time disappeared, showing their sad and cold backs and all returning to their homes. Everyone already knows that. There will undoubtedly be drought in this land.

It would have been days since then.

This is the first time in my life that I no longer care about the date.

I miss the days I lived richly in school......

"Dear Kurli...... We have succeeded in evacuating the majority of our inhabitants, except to say that they will remain even if they die. After that, only leave Master Kurli."

"... I want to stay here a little longer"

"I won't. Even this mansion already has no water. You can't live that long. Please evacuate quickly."

"Thank you, Mr. Rotzon. But as you can see, your Helanese territory is a stuffed shell. You don't have to pledge your allegiance."

"That's not going to happen. At the dawn of the resurrection of the Helanic realm, we must work for the Helanic realm again..."

Glad to hear it.

I'm so happy.

But there's no such thing.

This can't happen. But it's visible to my eyes.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Rotzon. I've already said goodbye to you here..."

"Say what!? At your initiative, we're going to redo Helanese territory!

No more... I don't have that energy.

It's been amazing since then.

Progress since the report that the well has finally dried up......

The well had withered from the next to the next, and the Helanese territory had gradually changed from a centre to barren land.

The lush grasshoppers that were visible from this mansion are no longer visible.

I opened the window.

There was a dry breeze flowing there, only a plane covered with sand on one side of the perimeter.

"Mr. Rozon, look at this. There's no such thing. That beautiful Helanese territory is still here. The water withered and the organism died. How the hell are we going to start all over again?"

"It's possible for you. Didn't you tell us that so far?"

"But this time I can't do it anymore. I really can't. It's over, Helanese territory. The Helan family fell here. That's enough. Mr. Rotson, you can do well in the King's Capital. So... that's enough here."

No more replies.

Mr. Rozon, exhausted, then left a while later.

I don't know what he looked like at the end.

I didn't want to say goodbye like this. But you don't have a choice.

How can I stand in such a baptism of nature? I lost.

"... oh, I'm thirsty"

I'm not gonna tell you. You could have fluttered water outside by now if you had done what Mr. Rozon said.

I'm dry and breathless in this land. I feel that way. I don't have the strength or strength anymore.

I walked around the mansion.

No food, no drinks.

Yeah, this mansion, which has been clean since I was a kid, is now covered in sand too. Indoors are also full of dust. That comfortable mansion will never come back.

The last time I looked around the mansion all the way.

I wanted to keep a nostalgic sight in my eyes.

A library... You used to come here when you were little.

It's what Grandpa Moran taught me a lot.

"Oh!? Grandpa Moran!? Why are you still here!?

There was still Grandpa Moran in the library.

I thought all the servants were supposed to get us out of here, but I forgot this guy.

"Ho, ho, because I'm a library number. You can't just leave the book and run away by yourself."

"That's not the case! There's only me and Grandpa Moran here anymore. If I were here, I'd be dead!

"Old people don't have to drink or eat too much to live, so it's okay. More than that, why is the boy still there?

"Me? I... you see, um, I'm tired already. I'm not leaving this poor Helanese territory. I'll stay here. Until the end."

"Ho ho, then I thought I'd stay too. I've already been paid for this year."

He's an easy old man everywhere.

I've known you were a different person for a long time, but you were a really weird one.

"Ha, it's too late anyway. Shall we stay together until the end? Ha, I hope one of them never strikes me thirsty."

"Ho ho, I don't really have much moisture, as you can see. I don't want you to attack me."

"Uncle Moran is bad for not escaping. Try to let me tut you when you're having trouble."

"You're feeling a little brighter. Good, it's the hard times that make me laugh."

"Really? You laugh even though it's hard? That's crazy."

"Something good will happen if you laugh. Look, have a laugh. Good things happen."

What, your face like when you give up that kid...

But it got kind of fun and I just laughed a little bit.

"That's good. See, more"

"Hahahahahahahaha!!!! How about this?

"Ho ho ho ho!! I guess it's good!! Then let me tell you something good."

"What, Grandpa Moran tells you something good? Then you didn't have to laugh."

"Don't say that. Well, let me tell you something good. Kurli, let me tell you something good for you, the genius of the century. It's unlikely... but don't you want to save this land?

……

What would I look like now!?

I think he opened his eyes, nose and mouth with all the rage in my face, as if the stump had blossomed.

"Grandpa Moran...... what now?

"I thought you didn't want to save this land? Risk your life, of course."

"Ahhh! Absolutely! Is there a way? Hey! Grandpa Moran!!

"Ho, ho, well, panic. We still have time. In the meantime, stick with the old story."

Old story!? If you can save this land with something like that, I'll ask you as much!!