Chapter 131: We Can’t Have Everything! But… (1)

Chapter 131: We Can’t Have Everything! But... (1)

“Why is the nymphobic demon roaming around the mansion...? This is a violation of the butler and chief, Sifnoi’s authority...!”

Sifnoi was really upset.She didn’t seem to approve of the demon Astarosa freely moving around the 「Junk Mansion」.Of course, Astarosa didn’t care.

She was digging a moat in the garden with Cecily, Naru, and Hina and filling it with goldfish one by one.

“Wow, holy shh...! So many goldfish...! Naru remembers raising goldfish before...! They flopped around and then evolved into a Gyarrdos...!”

Naru babbled about incomprehensible things.What was a Gyarrdos?What did the goldfish evolve into?

“Naru Style, ruthless splashing!”

Splash— Splash—Naru ruthlessly splashed the water.The goldfish followed her hand back and forth, interestingly.But because of all the splashing, Astarosa, who had been releasing them from the bag, became soaked and scowled.

“... You brat! I’m all wet!”

Snatch—Astarosa lost her patience and pulled at Naru’s cheek.

“... Hiiik!”

Naru wriggled about.Then Cariote, who had been watching, stepped forward.

“Dina.”

“She splashed me first!”

“You mustn’t recklessly spank or bully the children. If you do not comply, you’ll have to drink the ditch water.”

“... Fine. I’ll let her go.”

Astarosa released Naru like she had no choice. Naru sniffled while holding her cheek that was red from the pinching, and Brigitte who had been watching from afar asked me.

“Is it alright to leave Astarosa like that? She’s a demon. What if she harms the kids?”

It was an absolutely sound argument.To others, it would seem like I had released a starving lion into a kindergarten class.

But I was somewhat certain after going to Pandemonium with Astarosa 3 days ago.Astarosa was called a demon but she wasn’t actually that different from when she used to be known as Cariote’s sister, ‘Dina’.

Just a being with horns and a tail prone to bad intentions.Yeah, just a regular human.

“When she’s around the kids, it neutralizes some of the evil karma. Letting her play with them is better for her, actually.”

More importantly, it was a peaceful scene.

Enough so that time flew by just from watching.

3 days since Molumolu had transcended and became a deity.The past 3 days had been confusing yet peaceful.

No more experiments.We could only wait leisurely for the time that was sure to come.Unhurriedly.Like slowly digesting what was left of this ordinary life.

“Hina! Finish your science homework!”

Tap—Right then, Salome jumped down from up high.Salome pulled Hina’s arm as she was playing, and Hina mumbled while looking at the goldfish swimming in the garden’s pond.

“... Goldfish.”

“What about the goldfish? You know you have finals in two weeks. After science homework, we’ll work on math and essays. Then....”

“Then play with Naru! Hina likes playing with Naru!”

Naru happily raised her arms.Of course, Salome snorted like there was no chance.

“Hina doesn’t like playing with you, Naru. Right?”

“... Hina is....”

Hina mumbled.Seeing this, Salome butt in.

“Hina needs to be in the top 10 for finals. She doesn’t have time to be playing like this so, Naru, don’t disrupt her studying. Do you understand?”

I recalled my past at that moment.When I was still in elementary school.

As Naru was missing Molumolu, Brigitte spoke.

“Naru, don’t you want to find the treasure? If you find it, then Molumolu might be attracted to its shininess and come back.”

While saying this, Brigitte’s eyes were on Salome and Hina who were wandering around the mansion.Salome and Hina were searching quite determinedly, making them fairly strong candidates.Brigitte clicked her tongue.

“Salome, didn’t you say you needed to help Hina study? Is it okay to let her play like this?”

At her question, Salome shouted her response from the window.

“I won’t let the Snake Dragon’s Gem fall into anyone else’s hands. That gem belongs to Hina. And most of Judas’s possessions will eventually be hers, too!”

I see.There seemed to be a bit of competition between Brigitte and Salome.The Snake Dragon’s Gem was a pretty awesome item so of course they’d be fighting over it.

Swoosh—Just then, someone approached me.It was Cecily.

Tug— Tug—Cecily pulled on my pants leg.What is it?

“What.”

“Hurry and reveal where you hid the gem...! The brilliant gem of 4 colors.... If it’s cut into a bracelet.... Then I can catch everyone’s attention at the princess’ upcoming birthday party....!”

I see.She wanted to ask me about the location of the treasure.Tackling it head-on, I suppose?

“If you tell me the location of the gem, then I will especially let you pet this Cecily’s head. This isn’t a chance that comes often.”

An awesome chance.Of course, I already had my answer.

“No.”

“... Not even for the honor of having me on your shoulders...?”

“No.”

“Guuuuh...!”

Cecily’s face became tearful.With tears in her eyes as if she was about to cry and hands fisted into her dress, she looked immensely frustrated and vexed.However, I was different from other doting dads.Why did the world have problems?My theory was that it was because they all raised their daughters like princesses.

When those preciously-raised children become adults and enter society... then the world will surely turn into a stage for a cruel game of thrones by those haughty princesses...!

—Oh, holy shh...! I am 25-years-old Naru...! I do whatever I want...! Because I am the Back Alley Princess...! Naru Style, ruthless massacre...!—You must immediately present cake and bread to this Cecily Von Ragdoll...! And I allow you the honor of kneeling at my feet...!—Hina... studied too much and became overwhelmed.... The world... I’ll destroy it...!”

I could picture it clearly.Hence I sought to maintain a level of strictness with all of them.For world peace.

“━━──.”

Just then, Cecily dropped her mouth open.She exploded into tears.To think that Cecily would cry.

Tap—At that moment, Cariote landed next to me.Had she been searching the mansion’s rooftop and came down in search of Cecily?

“Cecily, why are you crying?”

“Judaaaas, won’t, let Cecily, on his shoulders, uwaahuwaaw.”

Cecily cried very sorrowfully.But I fully explained the situation to Cariote.

Babble— Babble—

“And that’s what happened.”

“I see. Cecily tried negotiating but she failed. Cecily, a noble lady mustn’t show her tears easily. Tears are the ultimate weapon to use as a last resort.”

Stroke— Stroke—Cariote expertly petted Cecily’s chin and head.As she did, Cecily slowly calmed down, and taking that moment, Cariote whispered into my ear.

“I won’t ask where the treasure is. But for a hint, I can offer something appropriate in return. An opportunity to touch my hand.”

An opportunity to touch her hand.It was hilarious that Cariote herself was saying this like it was a great privilege to hold her hand. How should I put it, it was similar to the way Cecily talked.

“Alright. I’ll give you a hint. Everyone, come /genesisforsaken