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After a while.
The grouse flapped its wings and asked,
"Why did you say chicken words?
"Are you also a chicken?
"But you look too much like a person!"
Matthew smiled amicably.
" I just learned your language by chance. There's no need to be so surprised. There are many capable people among humans who can communicate with other species. Mages are the best among them. Of course, if you've heard the legends of Druids, you won't find it strange."
The grouse shook his head.
"I don't know what a Druid is, but I think that's because I don't have much knowledge.
"After all, I'm just a grouse that has just reached adulthood."
Matthew asked the new resident about his living experience.
"Do you like this forest?"
The grouse looked around.
"It's alright. The environment here is not bad. There are no natural enemies, but there's a lack of food.