by humans for the last time on that day, I had decided to spend the rest of my life in a place where none would find me.
At first, I had considered living in a cave, but frankly, I was tired of the darkness.
I had searched for other suitable places, but I was extremely outraged to find that most quiet places were in dark places.
I had had enough of the dark. Living in it was the last thing I wanted.
However, I knew that in this world trampled upon by humans, it was near impossible to live completely alone in bright places.
After considering several other possibilities, I had settled on this.
Though “focusing,” I had found the most unnoticed place in this world.
And surprisingly, it was in this rather bright forest.
Frankly, I had been skeptical become coming here, but as I headed towards that place, I noticed that the signs of other creatures were slowly diminishing.
It was strange, almost as if a gaping hole had opened in that place alone, and no one could focus their attention to it.
I had still yet to arrive there, but I was already feeling rather elated merely because of this proven fact.
To be frank, I had boarded a ship to cross the ocean, but on the way, a quarrel had arisen, leading me to leave the boat and swimming the rest of the way while crying.
I lost track of how many times I drowned. If this place had been swarmed with humans after enduring so much suffering, I’m certain that I could have reduced this forest to burnt ruins.
As I continued onwards, just as the road finally vanished, and I could no longer hear even the singing of birds, I sighted a somewhat open spot up ahead.
What kind of place was it? I wondered.
I picked up my pace, and the ambience of the space I stepped into took my breath away.
It was as if this space had continued to exist long after everyone in this world had forgotten about it.
Creatures that were still aware avoided it; a place that no one noticed.
“It’s perfect……!”
For the first time in a while, I felt my heart beat faster. It was much quieter, brighter, and much more comfortable than I had imagined.
From the looks of it, there was just enough room for one house. I was starting to like the cozy feel of this place increasingly more.
Pushing apart the short but thickly-grown grass, I tried standing in the center of the place. It was completely different from cold silence, but a comfortable tranquility that soothed my ears.
“It is decided. From today onward, I will stay here.”
Come to think of it, I had never settled anywhere since attaining this body.
Well, because I had been wandering aimlessly here and there, it was only obvious.
Still, I wanted a house. If I was to continue to stay here, even if I were sacrifice luxury, I would need a roof, at the very least.
Whenever I was wet from the rain, my body would become cold, and I would shiver. I disliked that sensation immensely.
“A roof, hm? ……I won’t be able to build a house entirely on my own, but if it only a roof….”
Just then, I spotted a nearby rock that seemed comfortable enough to sit on, and doing so, I started to think about my next course of action.
Since I was to live on my own, it would not need to be particularly large, but I would need something that could defend against the wind, rain, and also sunlight.
The first priority would have to be defense against the sunlight. No matter how many times I struggled against heat, it was a formidable adversary. A succession of defeats.
In that case, I would need a considerable amount of material. Would I carry it? No, impossible. It would be too much work. However, I hated both the heat and the cold.
As I considered one thing after another, I suddenly noticed that the temperature had dropped considerably.
It had become fully night without my notice.
Whenever I did any kind of thinking, I would lose track of time.
A habit that I was unable to break since long ago.
I would become so focused on something that several days
At first, I had considered living in a cave, but frankly, I was tired of the darkness.
I had searched for other suitable places, but I was extremely outraged to find that most quiet places were in dark places.
I had had enough of the dark. Living in it was the last thing I wanted.
However, I knew that in this world trampled upon by humans, it was near impossible to live completely alone in bright places.
After considering several other possibilities, I had settled on this.
Though “focusing,” I had found the most unnoticed place in this world.
And surprisingly, it was in this rather bright forest.
Frankly, I had been skeptical become coming here, but as I headed towards that place, I noticed that the signs of other creatures were slowly diminishing.
It was strange, almost as if a gaping hole had opened in that place alone, and no one could focus their attention to it.
I had still yet to arrive there, but I was already feeling rather elated merely because of this proven fact.
To be frank, I had boarded a ship to cross the ocean, but on the way, a quarrel had arisen, leading me to leave the boat and swimming the rest of the way while crying.
I lost track of how many times I drowned. If this place had been swarmed with humans after enduring so much suffering, I’m certain that I could have reduced this forest to burnt ruins.
As I continued onwards, just as the road finally vanished, and I could no longer hear even the singing of birds, I sighted a somewhat open spot up ahead.
What kind of place was it? I wondered.
I picked up my pace, and the ambience of the space I stepped into took my breath away.
It was as if this space had continued to exist long after everyone in this world had forgotten about it.
Creatures that were still aware avoided it; a place that no one noticed.
“It’s perfect……!”
For the first time in a while, I felt my heart beat faster. It was much quieter, brighter, and much more comfortable than I had imagined.
From the looks of it, there was just enough room for one house. I was starting to like the cozy feel of this place increasingly more.
Pushing apart the short but thickly-grown grass, I tried standing in the center of the place. It was completely different from cold silence, but a comfortable tranquility that soothed my ears.
“It is decided. From today onward, I will stay here.”
Come to think of it, I had never settled anywhere since attaining this body.
Well, because I had been wandering aimlessly here and there, it was only obvious.
Still, I wanted a house. If I was to continue to stay here, even if I were sacrifice luxury, I would need a roof, at the very least.
Whenever I was wet from the rain, my body would become cold, and I would shiver. I disliked that sensation immensely.
“A roof, hm? ……I won’t be able to build a house entirely on my own, but if it only a roof….”
Just then, I spotted a nearby rock that seemed comfortable enough to sit on, and doing so, I started to think about my next course of action.
Since I was to live on my own, it would not need to be particularly large, but I would need something that could defend against the wind, rain, and also sunlight.
The first priority would have to be defense against the sunlight. No matter how many times I struggled against heat, it was a formidable adversary. A succession of defeats.
In that case, I would need a considerable amount of material. Would I carry it? No, impossible. It would be too much work. However, I hated both the heat and the cold.
As I considered one thing after another, I suddenly noticed that the temperature had dropped considerably.
It had become fully night without my notice.
Whenever I did any kind of thinking, I would lose track of time.
A habit that I was unable to break since long ago.
I would become so focused on something that several days
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