The Thousand-Colored Bird

Whoooosh- THUD!!

Drawn by the loud commotion, you step outside to find expedition members gathered around a bird that appears to have just fallen from the sky, its elegant feathers shimmering in brilliant colors.

As they argue heatedly amongst themselves, ⟨name⟩ notices your arrival.

"Commander, this is... a Thousand-Colored Bird. A sacred creature treasured since ancient times for its mystical beauty. Yet this barbarian here insists on eating it. It’s absurd!"

At ⟨name⟩’s explanation, ⟨name 2⟩, the one who caught the bird, reacts with visible agitation.

"En'tok! Lanzrai! Commander, the strong eat while the weak are eaten. We are strong, so we eat this bird. I do not understand why this should be stopped!!"

Both of them stare at you, awaiting your decision.

After informing the guild that a Thousand-Colored Bird had been captured, a buyer was fortunately found before long.

The buyer is overjoyed and willingly pays a hefty sum to acquire the creature.

"Unacceptable! This dishonors the rights of the hunter! I will never forget this! Kyarak'tu!"

Though ⟨name 2⟩ protests furiously, your pockets grow noticeably heavier all the same.

With swift and unhesitating movements, ⟨name 2⟩ slaughters the Thousand-Colored Bird and harvests its meat.

"No need to complicate things. What is hunted should be eaten well."

Watching the scene unfold, ⟨name⟩ gradually turns pale.