The Bloody Reality

Elbaf, Fisherman's Village, inside a tavern.

"No! With my medical skills, there's nothing I can do! We need to contact Harald immediately and have him find a better doctor!"

The elderly giant with a white beard slapped the table, looking worriedly at the freckled female giant lying in bed.

"Huff... It's just a minor illness. I'll get better on my own."

Ida replied weakly, forcing out a smile.

"You say that, but you're getting worse by the day! If you collapse, Harald will cry!"

The old giant's voice was stern, filled with urgency.

Ida remained unmoved and turned her gaze toward another female giant leaning against the bedside.

"Mado, go watch the shop."

"I don't want to. Ida, you're still sick."

Mado shook her head like a rattle drum.

Just then, a thunderous roar came from outside.

"Hey! Old lady from out of town!"

Mado jumped and let out a yelp. But she quickly recovered, storming outside with puffed cheeks to glare at the horned giant sitting imposingly atop an unconscious cow, a massive hammer slung over his shoulder.

"Loki! Why are you yelling so loudly?! Ida is still sick!"

Loki seemed not to hear her scolding. Instead, he announced what he considered a brilliant idea.

"Get the old lady some meat! That tavern is my lounge, so hurry up and reopen!"

Dawn, who had just arrived nearby, wore an odd expression upon hearing that.

That sounded a little too Luffy-like.

Gaban was not distracted by Loki's childish remark and walked straight toward Mado. Seeing that he seemed to have something to say, Mado decisively ended her pointless exchange with Loki and bent down to listen.

"Mr. Mountain, what is it? Why did you bring two little humans here at a time like this?"

Gaban briefly explained Dawn's purpose.

"That's