75 Old Woman's Test! - Daiki's Determination

Entering the main room of the large hut was a little breathtaking—despite the rustic feel of the village, all the items inside were made with the utmost care and skill.

I could feel that the carpet must be made with the most expensive animal or monster fur as it was bouncy, with each step feeling comfortable and soft.

There was a strange feeling emanating from the beautiful, mature woman sitting on the large wooden seat at the end of the room as her eyes just watched my approach. She looked barely over forty years old at best—even then, her skin was pristine and lacked the marks of an older woman, like crow's feet and cracked skin with wrinkles.

"Welcome, young child. You are Akira, I presume?" Her voice was calm, but there seemed to be a sense of danger hidden underneath this woman's facade.

Since this was likely Yuzu's grandmother or relative, I bowed down before stepping forward slowly, just in case she told me to stop and wait.