An Old Country Bumpkin Reconsiders

“But what exactly are you planning to do?”

“Huh? Well...”

I walked through the South District alongside Gatoga.

There was a considerable difference in our heights, and with Gatoga carrying Rose and the person believed to be Hinnis, his silhouette was enormous. Even just walking beside him, I felt an indescribable pressure. An ordinary person would probably be too intimidated to move if a giant like him glared at them.

“Commander~. Put me down~.”

“No. The bleeding's stopped, but you're seriously injured.”

“Aww...”

Rose, who was being carried on that giant's right shoulder, let out a displeased complaint.

Well, she certainly wasn't in a state to look dignified, but she was clearly badly injured. I thought she should just let herself be carried. Since I was the one who'd injured her, though, I couldn't say anything.

“Besides, if I put you down, you might run away.”...