Chapter 106: Stump

I took a good look at the middle-aged man in front of me, accusing me of something. He looked like he didn't really know what he was talking about, but was desperate to blame someone.

...How does it turn out to be me that everyone's blaming all the time?

Well, I guess it's best to figure out what this is all about.

"And what exactly is it that I did?"

The middle-aged man clearly hesitated but eventually gathered his resolve.

"Ever since your family has been handing out that food, there's... there's this weird sickness spreading around!"

I blinked a few times.

"And that is enough for you to believe that I am the reason for this sickness?"

The middle-aged man paused before nodding.

"Y-Yes!"

I let out a long sigh. Jess, who was sitting next to me, seemed to be on the verge of blowing her top off. It seems like I should step in before that happened

"Then as an apology, you can sit at this table and eat as much as you want."

The middle-aged man looked rather confused.