CH 35

“The two and the beast”

Eventually we (the two of us and the wolf girl) got through the cave.

The forest is so much more peaceful during the day compared to nighttime.

A dangerous road where the moonlight barely reaches.

I could occasionally hear the howling of different beasts, but I tried my best to follow Akane without bothering the girl on my back.

– Ugh…

– Don’t worry, we’ll help you. Just hold on a little longer.

Her face was completely red from the fever.

– Around here should be good enough.

After walking for so long, we reached the end of the cave. We were looking at a flat surface with no apparent obstacles at first sight.

Judging by her appearance we should get to treating the girl right now.

– Takaya, I will keep going on ahead to scout for medicinal herbs. I would rather not entertain the thought of being your maid and doing your work, but circumstances call for it.

– Thank you, Akane-san.

– !?

– Uh… Akane-san?

– J-Just tell me what you need already. We are short on time.

– …

I’ve never seen someone get this embarrassed just from being called their name.

She might be irrational on most occasions, but she’s pretty cute right now.

– *Cough* I’ll be back in about ten minutes. Don’t leave her side.

I gave Akane a paper with the things I need and I watched her walk away from my sight.

Grenbenni poisoning is dangerous, but there are many antidotes. We’re still in time to heal the girl without any remaining injuries.

– Augh…

I tried to lay her down on a soft spot but she wouldn’t stop clinging to my clothes.

– Come on, just lay there. It’s way more comfortable.

– Uuu…

I tried to shake her off but the more I struggled the more she resisted.

Seems as if she likes my body temperature.

– Were you not about to die? How do you still have this much strength?

I gave up and held the girl in my arms.

She’s really light so my arm won’t hurt for some time.

Though I don’t think I can make the antidote like this.

– I wonder… Is this what having a sister is like?

While thinking that I kept making as many preparations as I could while having my arm restricted.

Tonight is going to be a good night.