Book 3 Prologue 1: New Daily Life

Book 3 Prologue 1: New Daily Life

I slowly awoke.

The sun was just starting to rise and most normal Elves would still be sleeping, but I had a job to do early this morning.

I lifted myself up and Lucy, who was sleeping together with me, started to stir.

Winter had finally started and last night we had received a light powder of snow. Our home had poor heat insulation so the both of us had decided to sleep together under one blanket to keep warm. The body heat was warm and comfortable.

But it was more accurate to say that it was the excuse I used to get Lucy to agree to sleeping together in the same bed. I was enjoying the happiness that such closeness brought.

Good morning Cyril. Are you going out already?

Sorry for waking you. I have to go lecture the Fire Foxes on how to care for the goats again today. I think today should be the last day though.

Since then I had gone over to the Fire Foxes nearly every day and taught them how to care for the turnips and goats.

I had been doing so to help them remember how to do everything and to help adjust their mental states. Pretty soon I should be able to step back.

Is that so. Thats good.

Whats good?

Cyril, youve been pushing yourself too much. You leave early in the morning, when you get back you act as the town doctor, then you do your job as the Chief, and after that you go into your workshop and work some more. Ive been worried whether you might collapse.

Thanks for worrying about me. But Im fine, I am still within my limits.

Is there anything I can help with? I cant teach Kuu-chan and the rest, but if there arent enough people to help I can lend a hand.

Ill accept the feelings alone. But, this is the Fire Foxes job. We cant have elves come in and help out. It was decided that besides for me teaching them, they would do this on their own.

Alright.do your best.

I am. I love you Lucy.

I brushed aside a lock of Lucys hair and kissed her on the lips before getting out of bed.

Tsss cold.

I couldnt help but react.

I longed to get back under the covers with Lucy with all my might, but I ignored that, got dressed, and walked outside.

I soon reached the outskirts of Erucy where the Fire Foxes lived in my former workshop.

By this point I really wish I could prepare them better living accommodations.

No matter how well they got along, living together in one building with 50 people was far too pitiful. The girls should have their own privacy at least.

However, the number of houses and where they would be located were very important.

If every Fire Fox got a private house built for them inside Erucy then the Elves would feel some animosity towards them. I should call over Roleau sometime and ask his opinion.

I thought as I knocked on the door.

Kuu called out and the three of them let go of me.

Alright everyone lets go. Unlike usual I wont be giving out specific instructions. Ill be watching to make sure youve remembered what I taught you, so be careful.

Understood Cyril-kun. Did you hear that everyone?

The rest of the Fire Foxes nodded.

But Kemin, Yukino, and Kurone looked around with long faces.

Whats wrong girls?

Ehwell Yukinohas something she wants to say

Kemin lost her usual excitable nature upon being asked that question and tossed the subject to Yukino.

Unfair Kemin..Cyril-niisamaif we become able to care for the turnips and goats by ourselves will you stop coming over?

Yukino-chan isnt the only oneKuro cant care for them alone. Its no good if Cyril-niisama isnt here.

The three young Fire Foxes seemed to be afraid of me disappearing on them.

Girls, Cyril-kun is very busy. Dont trouble him too much. Hes here after pushing himself too hard to make time for us.

ButKuro doesnt like it.

Yukino doesnt wanna either. Kuu-anesama you should be sad too if you lose your chances to see Cyril-niisama too

Kuu chided them but they didnt want to let it go. On seeing their sad faces I wanted to do something. In that case I was ready to bear some difficulties.

Everyone you dont have to worry. Certainly I wont have to come visit for the goats and turnips anymore, but Ill always have time to come play with my cute little sisters every day.

Cyril-niisama!!

The three of them hugged me tightly again. A warm joyful feeling welled up in my heart, I felt like pampering them.

Thats right, I had some leftover practice materials from when I made Lucy her present. I should give them those as gifts. Compared to Lucys they were lower in quality, but it should make them happy nonetheless. Surely they would show me the cutest of happy smiles.

How joyful. Is this how an older brother feels when caring for his younger sisters?

Cyril-kun, can I ask you something?

Yeah go ahead.

I was enjoying the beautiful colors of the girls tails and the warmth of their hug as I answered Kuu.

Could it bethat you like children?

Of course I love children. In fact Id like to make some of my own soon. Im sure you and Lucy will give birth to the most adorable children I could imagine.

Fuuthat answer relieves me..now lets head out.

And so we moved towards the goat barn.