CH 345

“–So, I’m going to remodel the tamer facility in the livestock area like this.

“Oh …… that’s a great plan …… There are certainly a fair number of monsters there, and it will be fun to see.”

Nibiru-san, who heard my plan, leaned back in his chair and said in admiration. The concept is a zoo, so I want to make sure that even children like Chelle and Airi can enjoy it.

I expect they’ll get tired of it soon, but the population of the royal capital is large, and if people come from other countries and towns by word of mouth, we should be able to expect a long-term income.

But–

Well, as a tamer facility, it’s a bit subtle, so I can’t say for sure.”

“Subtle?”

On the way, Nibiru-san crossed his arms, made a sullen face, and said something like that. When I asked him back, Sarge, who was with Aina, flew down to me.

“Oh, I remember that you said you have something you want to talk about later? What do you mean?”

“Ahhhhh …….”

Nibiru-san nodded at Sarge’s words. I see, I crossed my arms and thought to myself that Sarge has a point. It’s true that it’s a tamer facility, so it’s necessary to have a tough friendly competition with demons.

I’ve been with Sephiro for a while now, and I’ve been with Radia and the others who came with me, and they’ve taken to me without any trouble, so I haven’t had any trouble. It’s supposed to be more of a step-by-step process. 

“Geppu …… Well, isn’t it fine?”

“Oh, don’t move yet!?”

“What do you mean, Basleigh?”

Basleigh-sensei got up from the sofa and came over to me, rubbing her big belly. Makina supported her on the side, and she managed to sit down on a chair and continued talking.

“No. Either way, the facility is deserted. If In such a situation, it’s too late to say what tamer is. If you can think of something that would make people less afraid of monsters, you might want to think about what to do about it.”

“Yeah, right. You can create a kind of fierce beast area and have them bark and eat food violently. Or have the monsters fight each other?”

As Sarge sniffed and closed his eyes, I told him what I had just thought of.

“How about for one time, Sarge grows up and spits fire at the target? I think that would have quite an impact.”

“Ha-ha! You’re a dragon, but you think like a human! Well, if you have an idea, I’ll have a bite of it too! It is true that it is unbearable for me as a tamer to leave that facility as it is. The more the merrier, right?”

“Is that okay?”

When Nibiru-san smiled and pointed his finger at me, I asked him, and he nodded his head and sipped his tea. He nodded his head and sipped his tea. If a Tamer is willing to help us, there is nothing more reassuring.

“Nibiru’s not busy, so it’s perfect. Uppu……”

“Here, lie down. I’ll give you some of that stomach medicine Lars’ mother gave me.”

“Uhhh, looks like I’m giving you a hard time, Makina-chan ……”

“Well, good luck with tomorrow’s training!”

“Uh, gufuu ……”

It’s not sarcasm or anything, but Makina’s words put the pain of tomorrow into Basleigh-sensei’s mind and put an end to it. Nibiru-san went home after the conversation and the usual members were left behind.

“I see that the plan is progressing somehow.”

“Yes. We’ll be busy when the notice comes out in three days. I’ve got a lot of things to take care of, and I think I’ll spend some time with my brother and the others until then. We haven’t seen Helena live yet and Urka will give Milfy the present before you leave, right?”

“Oh, yeah. You’re right. Why don’t we go see Helena’s concert tomorrow? After seeing it, I think I’ll ask for a ride back to Gust territory.”

“Oh, right, you said you have requests there. I wanted to ask Nora for some help, but do you want to go home together?.”

When I called out to my brother and the others who were playing with Sephiro, they turned to me with smiles on their faces and opened their mouths.

“I’m still okay. But, I think I’ll go back after a week or so? I have to help my father with his work, after all.”

“I don’t mind staying here alone, though?”

“No, that’s okay.”

Nora said lightly, but I politely declined because I don’t know what would happen to my brother. I’m sure he won’t be angry or jealous, but it’ll be awkward for me somehow.

“Please take care of him. I’ll go, too, though. Aina is …… she can go back with brother. I’ll tell my mom about it when I drop Urka off.”

I glanced at Aina, who seemed to be really enjoying playing with Ash, and I muttered to myself, feeling a little uneasy. Well, I guess I’ll take care of it at that time.

“…… Fumu.”

“What is it, Fath-san?”

“Hmm? …… Oh, no, I just thought Aina was so cute. I mean, I wish I had kids like you guys.”

Aina came up to Fath-san, who looked a little sad, and smiled as she hugged her. 

“Aina loves grandma, you know! Right, Ash.”

“Kuoon♪!”

“Me too! I don’t have a mother, so I don’t know, but I think it would be nice to have someone as kind as Fath-san as a mother!”

Nora said, and Fath-san narrowed her eyes and stroked Aina’s head. Then Makina put her finger to her lips and put her hand on Fath-san’s shoulder and said.

“Oh, by the way, your husband hasn’t come home yet, has he? Did you get any letters or anything the last time you went back to the cabin?”

“Well, he hasn’t come back. It’s all right, I’ve got you guys now, after all!”

“Even though you’re saying that …… You came back again today, didn’t you?”

When Makina smirks at Fath-san, who for some reason is proud, Fath-san’s face turns red, she sniffs, and stands up. 

“I’m going to bed now. Makina, Basleigh. Be ready in the morning, okay ……?”

“Oh, no ……”

We laughed at Makina, who’s panicking and went back to our own rooms to finish the day.

It’s always fun to be together with everyone, no matter what. I’d like to invite Ryuuze and the others too if they don’t have work.

While looking forward to the next three days, I fell asleep with Aina in my arms.

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While Lars and the others were having an audience with the king, at his parents’ house–

“What? Aina-chan’s not here?”

“I’m sorry, Tilia-chan. She’s gone to the royal capital for a little while. I couldn’t tell you because it was so sudden.”

“I wish I could have gone to the capital too. They rode Sarge to go there, right?”

Tilia, Verna’s daughter, had come to visit, but Aina was not there, and Marianne was patting Tilia on the head, saying she was sorry.

“Yes. They will be there quickly if they go with Sarge, after all. They won’t be back soon, but what do you want to do? Do you want to go and have a snack?”

“Thank you!”

As Tilia was about to enter the house with Marianne, a voice called out from behind her.

“Hey! I heard that Nord got married here, but is that true!”

“You are …… Nora’s father? We don’t have a child named Nord here. We have a wife named Nora here, though.”

“Nora …… that’s the name she gave you! I don’t care what it is, if she’s here, give her to me! She’s my child, you know!”

It was Nora’s father who called out to her. He shouted excitedly, hiding Tilia behind her, and replied 

“How can you call yourself a parent when you raise your hand against a child who has done nothing wrong! We took her in, and she is now a respectable wife of the Irving family. Please leave.”

“Nonsense! I’m the parent! You can’t do that without my permission.”

“What are you going to say to a grown child? You’re the one who made her leave, though.”

“You ……!”

Just as Nora’s father was about to lose his temper and grab her, a shadow stepped in between them.

“Stop it! Are you okay, Maria?”

“Yeah ……”

“Gugu …… L-Let me go!”

“Only if you promise not to be violent. I don’t like to use my power to control people. But if you’re going to harm her, I’m not going to let you get away with it.”

It was Roen who intervened. He twisted the father’s wrist and angrily told Nora’s father. He was about to ask the grunting father again, when another voice spoke up.

“Oh my, I am so sorry! I didn’t expect him to be here when I took my eyes off him for a second.”

Then a man wearing a robe hurriedly entered the premises and seized Nora’s father.

“You are?”

“I’m a friend of this person, Crowder, yes. Come on, let’s go.”

“Let go of me ……! I’ll get Nord!”

“Crowder.”

“Uhh ……”

The man in robe’s tone of voice changes, and Nora’s father, Crowder, grunts and lowers his fist. The man in the robe nodded with a smile on his face and turned on his heel to leave the premises.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb you!”

“I’ll call the guild or the vigilante next time I see you, okay?”

“Yes, I’ll make him remember that. That’s a lovely child, isn’t she, then.”

The two disappeared, and Roen and Marianne looked at each other and frowned, discussing whether they should strengthen their guard.

Oops, a disturbing atmosphere ……?

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“I’m sorry it took me so long to finish the manuscript.”

No, no, no, that’s a lot of words, isn’t it!?