CH 305

“Kuoon!”

“!”

“Meow!”

“Fufu, everyone’s so energetic. By the time they can’t get through that door, they’ll be adults.”

“They’re all spoiled children, so I wonder when that’s going to happen ……”

Ash is sitting on the couch with his chin resting on my right thigh, purring, and the little snow tiger is on my left thigh. Sephiro is on my shoulder, stroking my cheek.

Honestly, he’s so attached and he’s cute, but when they’re this close, I can’t move, so I hope they give me a break. But when I see Ash’s happy face, I can’t be cruel to him ……

(T/N: Ash is the little bear, little snow tiger has no name yet, Sephiro is the Treant)

“I’m sorry, even though It’s been a while since we’ve been alone today.”

“No, you don’t need to be sorry. I like them too, and I’m able to relax like this, so it’s okay! Come on, Ash, let me pet your belly.”

“Kuooooooon♪”

And just like that, we were sitting side by side on the sofa, enjoying our day off. The reason why it’s just the two of us is because, of course, Basleigh-sensei has gone to the castle to work, and Fath-san has returned to her cabin in the mountains.

Fath-san left with a laugh, saying that she was wondering if her husband had returned and that she had left her own book to teach Makina the technique.

I think she was just trying to be considerate of us who have been so busy lately.

“Nn! I’m going to use Lars’ lap as a pillow too!”

“Oh, so Makina has become a spoiled child too?”

“Because, we haven’t been on a date since we came to Glasco territory, all I’ve done is train. Since the arrival of these kids, I can’t be around Lars as much as I’d like.”

Makina’s mouth agape as she said this. It’s the first time in a long time that I’ve heard Makina complain, and I chuckle. I’m sure that even though she’s reached adulthood, she’ll still want to take on more requests at the adventurer’s guild and go out for fun.

Even though it was an incident, there were more people in the house and more monsters. I’ve always thought that I’m the one who’s always spoiled by Machina, to be honest.

“Nn ……”

I put my face close to Makina’s, who was lying down, and kissed her on the lips. Makina seems to understand, and she accepts me with her eyes closed. 

“I’m sorry that I’m always so busy that I can’t take care of you.”

“…… Hehe, it’s okay. This lifestyle is fun and I know I’m being cared for like this! Now I can work hard at my training again. I have to train hard so that I can stand proudly beside Lars.”

“I think you’re good enough. You’re too good for me.”

“Ufufu, thank you♪ Oh, you guys too?”

Ash licked my face when she saw me kissing her, and Makina narrows her eyes as if the little snow tiger is tickling her. I was holding Sephiro, who was begging me to carry him.

“Haha …… Hah!?”

–I turn my attention to the window. If it’s the usual pattern, then that old ghost should have come back home for whatever reason ……

“W-What’s wrong?”

“…… She’s not there. So she’s not going to interrupt us everytime, huh? No, I was just checking to see if Basleigh-sensei was clinging to the window.”

“Oh ……”

Makina, who is holding Ash in her arms with a startled look on her face, also understands with a dumbfounded smile and looks at the window. But there was no sign of her, and we were relieved. But then we heard Schneider’s voice.

(T/N: Schneider is the Viking Wolf)

“Arf! Woof!”

“Huh? Did someone come?”

“Kuoon!”

“Nyan-nyan!”

“!”

Triggered by Schneider, Sephiro and the others went outside through a small door in the corner of the house that led to the garden. The iron fence prevented them from escaping, but Schneider was still barking, so Makina and I decided to go to the front door.

And there it was–

“Oh my, a doggy? And a bear cub and a cat.”

“Wawawa, they’re so cute, Helena-san!”

“…… But what about the big one in the back?”

“Wow …… but the kitty’s cute ……”

“If it isn’t Helena. Milfy and Leila-san too!”

“Oh, there he is.”

There were Helena, Milfy, an apprentice idol, and Leila-san, her manager. Helena, who was crouched down looking at the monsters on the other side of the fence, stood up with her mouth agape.

“Geez, where have you been? I’ve come to visit you many times, and no one has answered. Did you go somewhere?”

“I’m sorry, we were in Glasco territory for a while. Lux-kun, do you remember him? We went to save his life.”

“Whaaaaat? Tell me more. Can I come in?”

Helena shrugged her shoulders at Makina’s rambling explanation, and we walked the three of them up to the house. Then they were welcomed by Ash and the others who had come around.

“Kuoon!”

“Wah, this guy’s a monster, isn’t he? Is it safe to keep him?”

“Yeah, he came with me from Glasco territory, but he’s okay because I’m a certified tamer. Don’t bite, okay, Ash.”

“Kuon!”

“This one’s fur is brightly colored …… So cute ……”

Leila was looking at the little snow tiger with a dazed expression on her face. Maybe she likes cats. Anyway, I led them to the living room and gave her an update. Helena let out an exasperated sigh and drank her tea.

“Fuh …… I see you’re still getting in trouble, as always. I’m starting to feel a little uncomfortable talking to you two.”

“Oh, is something wrong? If there’s anything I can do, let me know. We’re friends, after all.”

“Oh, really? Then can I ask to be on stage with me?”

“T-That’s a bit ……”

As Helena smiled wickedly, Makina hugged Ash tightly and Ash, startled, rushed to my lap. Then Milfy, who had been poking Sephiro, opened her mouth.

“Helena-san, let’s get down to business already. Well, it’s been appearing in the theater these days ……”

“Appearing? What is?”

“…… A ghost.”

“Fueh ……!?”

It’s not particularly uncommon in this world, but for it to appear in the theater is going to draw away customers, and Makina, who isn’t good with undead, made a strange noise and hugged my arm. Let’s hear the details for now, shall we?

Okay, now Helena and the others.

Thanks again for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“Resurrection ……!”

……

“Hey, Resurrection!”

…… ver!

“Ada? D-Don’t tell me ……!?”

Ahhhhhh, it’s not over ……