Chapter 202.2 - The God of Waters and Fishing I (2/2)

Chapter 202: The God of Waters and Fishing I (2/2)

“It’s good that you understand that much.” [Sereriputa]

“This much isn’t really anything to speak of, though… Isn’t it common sense for anyone to become wary when acquiring something related to a great deal of wealth? In my past life too, people who won big at the lottery would also receive a warning from the bank.” [Ryouma]

“Pu, ahaha!” [Sererpitua]

Sere suddenly raised his voice and laughed at me. …Did I say something weird?

“Sorry, sorry. It’s just that… Are you really not self-aware? Or are you just playing the fool?” [Sereriputa]

“? Can you explain it in a way that’s easier to understand?” [Ryouma]

“Ahh, right. Let’s see… First of all, you said it was a ‘given’ to know that much, but it’s actually surprisingly hard to act properly in spite of that.

For example, in human society it’s a ‘given’ that one should greet someone when you meet them. It’s a ‘given’ to respect older people, right?

But there are actually a lot people who can’t do that ‘given’ thing and because of that people get mad at them, right?” [Sereriputa]

“…Right. I got told that a lot at my company too. I remember telling a kouhai of mine too.” [Ryouma]

“That’s right. It may be important, but people have a surprising inclination to be negligent in such obvious things. Even that lottery you were talking about earlier. The reason why the bank warns people is because a lot of people failed after winning the lottery, right? Well, people who fail even after being warned are bound to fail anyway.” [Sereriputa]

That’s true, but I still don’t get it.

Weren’t we originally talking about me believing in the survival of the fittest?

“That’s not really the point. The main point is ” [Sereriputa]

“!!” [Ryouma]

That unpleasant feeling is coming back. Stronger and heavier than before… I want to refute his words, but the words won’t come out. This isn’t a conversation at all. But even then, he just keeps continuing.

“You refuse to make friends too. You meet people in your travels and get along with them, but the only ones always with you are your familiars. Even though there are so many people who want to be your friend after seeing how strong you are. Even though you could just talk with adventurers that you’ve already been acquainted with.

Even though you have a store now, you use training as an excuse to leave.

…You don’t seem to realize it yourself, so allow me to enlighten you.” [Sereriputa]

‘The truth is you want to be with others more than anything else, but you’re afraid of getting too close.’