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After deciding on a candidate for the tamer facility, we started to prepare to close the monster’ garden since it was closing time, and Makina tugged on my sleeve and called me to the plaza.

“That’s right, you should check on the snow tigers and the others. Maybe it was because you hadn’t seen them in a while, but the little snow tiger was so excited. Master has been fawning over them for a long time.”

“You don’t have to say it, Makina! …… I can’t help it, they’re so cute.”

“So, Fath-san, when they were at home, you’re looking after them so much, do you like cats?”

“I think it’s because they’re like me in their quickness. Kittens are cute, you know. Okay, enough about me and go on! I’ll take care of the dragons over here.”

Fath-san pushed me and Makina to the back, with Yogus following behind.

“I’d like to see it too, it’s very interesting to see all the different kinds of monsters.”

“Of course! Thanks for your help today, I’ll treat you to dinner and you can come to my house.”

“I’m looking forward to it, and I’ve been in your care when we’re at the field to retake the town of Gust.”

“We can buy a lot of ingredients here, what should I cook I wonder.”

If Basleigh-sensei comes sniffing around, it’ll probably be hamburger steak, but beef stew might be good too. The dragons love meat, so maybe making it a big pot of it at once …… As I was thinking this, Yogus walked to the back, and Makina and I headed for the cold stables where the snow tigers were.

“Nyaaan♪”

“Grrr.”

“Guooon!”

As soon as they noticed me, the three snow tigers came up to me and rubbed their heads, and the little snow tiger begged to be held, so I picked him up.

“Whoa …… Have you been well? I’m sorry I haven’t been here much.”

“Nyan!”

“Good, good, looks like father is keeping his shape too.”

“Gaoo!”

When I pet him, the father snow tiger wagged his tail proudly and meowed. 

“I’m going on a trip again, so I won’t be back for a while, but make sure you scare and entertain the guests.”

“Grrr ……”

“Nyaan ……”

The mother and child make a lonely sound there. I reassured them by rubbing their cheeks, and they responded by sticking out their tongues and licking my cheeks.

“Let’s play with Aina and the others when we come back. If I have time, I’ll come back before I leave.”

“Bye-bye!”

“Nyaan ……!”

Makina and I left the stables, happy to see her in good health for the time being. When I put the little snow tiger down and closed the door, I could hear its lonely cry.

“…… Hey, since we’re still in the Royal Capital, can we at least take the little guy home? I’d like to meet Ash, too.”

“Hmmm, I don’t think we should indulge him too much, but …… maybe it’s fine for a day or so?”

I opened the door a little bit, scratching my head, and the little snow tiger came out and clung to my leg.

“Nyaan♪”

“I’m taking him with me, but is that okay?”

“Grrr.”

“Gaooo!”

“Looks like it’s okay♪. Then, let’s go before the store closes.”

I convinced myself that the monsters’ garden would be a great place for us to spend time together once we have a child, and that we might need to spend some time alone as a couple once in a while, so I hugged the little snow tiger and started walking in search of Yogus.

“Oh, there he is.”

“Hey, Yogus, how is it?”

“…… Mmm, so you can take this flame in and out with magic power, huh ……”

“Gawgaw.”

“Molted skin is resistant to magic, but it’s very hard to find.”

“Gichi ……”

It seems that he’s are moving from place to place, using [Appraisal] on the monsters and muttering something interesting. I’m not sure if he noticed us, so I walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder, and he turned around with a rare big smile on his face.

“You look happy, Yogus.”

“Oh, Lars! Well, this place is amazing! All of the monsters in the area are well bred and friendly to humans. For me, it’s hard to go to other areas, so I’m glad I can appraise powerful monsters. I’ve heard that the skin that this King Beetle has shed is excellent for magical protection, and if you sew it into a robe–“

Yogus was in a good mood and excitedly told me and Makina the results of his appraisal, and even though it was a short time, he seemed to have taken a lot of notes and showed me knowledge that I couldn’t understand with my [Simple Appraisal], and I’m glad he enjoyed it.

After that, we went to the shopping district to buy some foodstuffs, and while explaining to the dragons about money, we went back to my house to have dinner and split up…… But the dragons said they were going to lie down in my garden to rest.

“Nyaan♪!”

“Kuoon♪!”

“Why don’t you just go back to the island instead of sleeping in the garden? ……”

“I don’t think we can do that at this time of night, and we’ll run out of space for Radia and Schneider. Anyway, I guess you’re really dragons that you don’t mind being naked.”

“Nothing. Anyway, It’s not too cold at this time of year, so let’s get out the camping gear. The living room is fine, and we have a room, but are you really going to sleep in the garden?”

When I glanced at the garden where Ash and the little snow tiger were frolicking, Vince opened his mouth with a laugh.

“Hmmm, dragons living in a garden, huh ……”

Well, if it’s okay with them, it’s okay with me, so I set up the tent and the day was over.

Yogus also offered to come with us to the Berias Kingdom, but after much discussion, we decided to have him join Ryuuze and the Everlide group. 

Anyway, the next day.

The next day, leaving the dragons sleeping in the shade of trees and tents, Makina and I went to the town of Gust to talk to Luciela and her parents.

“–So, we want you to work in the Monsters’ Garden. The pay will be about this much, and we’ll pay the toll to the Royal Capital.”

“Me? Not Luciel?”

“Yeah, Luciel’s skill is an ability for a merchant, but Luciela’s [Amplify] can be applied, and you’re a merchant’s daughter with money and strong who isn’t afraid of monsters.”

“For Lars-kun to say that much, you’re amazing, Big Sis!”

When Luciel clasped her hands together in joy, Luciela put her hands on her hips, sniffed, and opened her mouth.

“Fufun, if it’s that much, I can do that easily enough!”

“Can you do it for me then?”

“Sure. Can we start tomorrow? I’ll have to help with some of the supplies today.”

“Yeah, Yogus is helping me today, so it’s okay.”

He said he hadn’t seen everything yet and asked Tanji-san that he’ll do it.

I’d say Yogus is fine, but since we’re going to Everlide, I think Luciela is the more stable choice. I’m sure Luciela would like to have some time off as well, so I’ve told her that there’s plenty of room in the budget for her, so if there’s anyone else who’d like to help out, just let me know.

“Whew ……”

“isn’t it great that she agreed to do it.”

“Yeah, but I’ve got to hand it to Sorio-san ……”

“Fufu, you didn’t expect he’ll to say, “I thought you came to marry the two sisters ……”, did you?”

“Yeah ……”

I was wondering what was wrong with them because they were fidgeting at first, but I was really surprised …… Luciel was smiling bitterly and Luciela was beet red and puffing out her cheeks and hitting Sorio-san.

Now, for the time being, all that’s left to talk to the king, I guess? We have to call Ryuuze and the others and adjust the schedule in detail. The Berias Kingdom.

I want to visit the theater too, but I don’t want to show up because Helena might insist on following me.

That’s what I was thinking, but–