Meddling

Animals each have their own habits.

Deer rub their antlers against trees to shed the old outer layer.

Bears often leave claw marks on trees to mark their territory.

When wild boars feel itchy, they rub their bodies against trees to shake off mud and parasites.

That is why trees with their bark stripped away over a wide area can often be found in places wild boars frequent.

‘This… No matter how I look at it, these seem to be traces left by a wild boar….’

Yerin asked worriedly when she saw my expression suddenly stiffen.

“What are those scars? Aren't they like the knife marks Rils left on the trees when Rils was trying to collect resin last time?”

I slowly shook my head.

“They're different from marks made by a knife.”...