"What are you... oh, now I remember! I remember what you told me!" the farmer replied, keeping everyone in suspense.
"And what are you waiting for to tell everyone then? Come on!" Uncle Kuno urged in a severe tone.
"Yes! Um... for a few days, my son claims to have seen a strange blackish slush among the vegetation near the mountains. He and I often go west to collect firewood and... well, perhaps it is the same substance this young man is talking about!" the farmer responded, pointing to Yoichi.
Hearing those intriguing words, the young tamer began to speak directly to the younger farmer, perhaps more brilliant than his father. The boy was about twelve years old, despite already being a worker. "Tell me, what exactly did you see? How was this sludge made? Have you tried to get close?" he asked.
