Chapter 20 (1/2)

There is a great distance between Einark and the royal capital.

If we had to walk, it would certainly take three days.

But we don't want to take this trip too fast.

My goal is to take it easy and explore the places I visit.

It's a journey to find something to fill the hole in my heart.

”Blizzard Blossom!”

Kaede was dancing next to the iron fan while freezing a band of orcs.

In a matter of seconds, they became ugly ice statues in the meadow.

”You're soft and fluffy.”

”Kyui...”

I am resting in the shade of a tree with Panda as a pillow.

When Panda's soft fur touches your face, it makes you terribly drowsy.

It's not that Panda likes to be around Kaede, it's that Kaede doesn't want Panda to stay away from her. It makes sense if you think about it that way.

By the way, Rosuke, the creature I awoke from the second egg, is resting on my right hand. When you make a contract with such a beast, It can engrave itself on your body like a seal, and it materializes the moment you call it.

I am still in awe of this animal.

”Master, I have eliminated all the monsters.”

”Sorry for leaving you all the work.”

”Don't worry, it's my duty as a slave.”

Her big white tail wagged as she looked at me with a happy expression.

”What is it?”

”Well, I was wondering if you could let me prepare lunch today.”

Sure, that sounds interesting.

If I can let Kaede cook, it will be much easier for me. I'll let her take care of it. The chores would be easier for both of us if we take turns.

I just hope I can make it.

”Don't worry about anything, Urara-San was teaching me. I will prepare my master a delicious meal.”

Apparently my face reflected my insecurity. Because of that, Kaede responded quickly so that I would trust her.

All right, I'm going to trust her. She's going to make lunch.

”The first thing to prepare is a devil bullfrog. Remove the guts, skin and put it in the pot. After adding various seasonings and skull-mau-mau herb leaves, when it turns green, we throw a fresh mandrake into the pot and then wait for it to turn purple.”

”Hmm...”

Kaede was talking to herself when she started cooking. I guess it's a normal thing. Many people do it from time to time.

The problem is that the atmosphere emanating from the cooking reflects ”danger”.

I'm not sure purple food is good.

But just the smell alone is good enough to whet the appetite.

”Here you go, master.”

In the bowl that was handed to me was a thick liquid tinged with purple.

In addition, a frog leg protrudes from the interior.

It looks terribly unappetizing. However, the smell alone is good.

Kaede watches with her hands folded in front of her chest.

He's waiting for me to say, ”This is delicious.”

It's not fair. Even if I don't actually think so, I can only say one thing when she stares at me with those big eyes.

I put it in my mouth.

”...It's delicious!

”Really!?”

”Wait, don't jump on me! I'm eating!”

”Master, master, master!!!”

”Calm down!”

While I had an excited Kaede rubbing her body next to mine, I bewilderedly continued to eat my food.

It is a very strange dish.

Despite its terrible appearance, It tastes very delicious.

Eating it is a real pleasure. I wonder if we can get to do this again.

I placed the bowl on the floor and caressed Kaede's head as she was hugging me.

Her ears drooped with a great sigh.

She was so loving to Marianne and the others at Einark, it's clear she has been trying so hard lately.

I hope you have enjoyed having a bed of your own and experiencing privacy these past few days.

”I will do more and more for you, Master!”

”I'm flattered, but don't push yourself.”

”Master, master, master, master, master!”

”Are you listening to me?”

She buried her face in my belly and rolled around in the grass.

Her large fluffy tail swayed back and forth.

Kaede's tail... I need to touch it....

It won't be a problem if I do... Right? After all, I am her master.

”Kyaaaa!”

Aaaaaaaaaaah. Uhmmmmmmmm

It feels different than Panda's fur. This will probably become a habit.

”Hmm...!”

Kaede's sounds made me shudder.

This is not good, I think I've overdone it.

”Master...”

Her beautiful white hair makes my eyes water.

Her silky hair flowed over her shoulders, and I could feel the strong sensuality of her neck.