Chapter 87 (1/2)

When I went down to the second floor, the living room and dining room were crowded.

In the dining room was Frau, Nei and Pione lined up at the plates, and in the living room, Luna and Lynn sat on the couch.

When I went to the kitchen, Kaede, Soara and Marianne were cooking.

”Master, it's time for you to sit down, it's time to eat.”

”W-Well...”

I thought it was a big house, but with all the girls here, it feels small.

And even more so considering that I am surrounded by young and beautiful women, it is a strange feeling.

I don't know where to stand and I'm nervous.

Panda gently reached over and touched my fingers a little.

Apparently, he wants me to pet him.

”Kyu ~”

When I petted him, Panda showed signs of happiness.

I have not been able to play with him at all in the last few days.

He must have felt very lonely.

”Kyu? Kyui!”

”Do you want me to keep doing it?”

When I stopped my hand, he asked for more and more and even bit my hand.

He's still soft and cushion-like, and feels good to the touch.

”I'm back.”

Alusha has just entered the house.

He went into the dining room and took a seat.

”Where did you go?”

”I went for a walk. I wanted to see what the human village is like.”

”By the way, is this your first time out of your village? This is a small, ordinary town, so there's nothing special about it.”

”Well, it didn't seem to be much different from the one in my village.”

Alusha continues to speak; ”But.”

”I would be lying if I said this is not a special place. I feel that there is a great and powerful spirit in this land, and that the reason it is so rich in nature and so peaceful is because it protects us.”

”Spirits? Are they here right now?”

”I'm afraid I can't see them. But I'm sure there are many such spirits in your village.”

I decided to use my dragon eyes.

Countless translucent birds, fish, lizards and rats appeared around me.

They noticed my gaze and scattered out of the room.

What I just saw are spirits inhabiting the village.

I didn't know I was surrounded by so many spirits.

”A land guarded by spirits brings many blessings. It is said that a spirit of high rank can even protect the people who live there. I recognize just how wonderful the land where you were born and raised in is, Toru-Dono.”

”Hey, I guess that's why the crops grow faster.”

Nei, who brought a plate, joins the conversation.

As I recall, this town certainly yields crops quickly.

There have been few losses in crops and production has remained stable.

Nei sat in a chair and propped her head up on both her hands

”This place is believed to be ruled by a powerful earth spirit. If there's a magical vein nearby, it's almost certainly huge.”

”It's amazing that Alusha knows so much about us. I wish I was like one of you, smart, young and handsome.”

”I'm the one who's jealous. I wish I was childhood friends with Toru-Dono, although having so many rivals makes everything not so rosy.”

”I totally agree with that. I never imagined that so many women would appear and Toru would be so popular, I had enough with Kaede and Frau, but I don't think I'll have a chance anymore.”

Nei and Alusha let out a sigh together.

Apparently, they get along well.

Although they have different personalities, I think they understand each other perfectly.

Just then Kaede arrived.

”Well, it's time for us all to start eating.”

”I've been waiting to hear that!”

”Frau, please wait until everyone is seated.”

”I know, I just wanted to take a bite!”

Frau runs away from Alusha.

That doesn't look like a bite.

In fact, every time I saw Frau, her mouth moved strangely.

I think she just couldn't take it.

Zakku, zakku

Today we decided to help Nei in the field.

Farming after a long time is not so bad

”Hey, Toru, when you're done with that, come over here.”

”I'm still not used to this.”

”Don't complain. Everyone is doing the best they can.”

”That's right. Work quietly.”

We followed Nei's instructions and moved on to the next task.

This is the field that Nei's family owns.

It has the largest area in town.

And it wasn't just Nei and I, but also Marianne, Luna and Pione.

”It's good to touch the earth once in a while. It's a good way to relax the body.”

”Exactly. It's nice to see the vegetables ripen.”

”Yes, it might be a good idea to grow some vegetables when I get back to the mansion.”

”I agree. Maybe Luna should ask her father to give her part of the garden.”

”Speak for yourselves. I'm not good at planting or raising animals, I doubt I can handle this.”

There were three beautiful women in overalls kneeling digging in the ground.

One was royalty and two were nobility. No one would imagine that these girls behind those clothes are extremely beautiful and classy.

As for me, I am grateful for keeping busy and not torturing myself with unnecessary thoughts.

I finally got my energy back.

I don't want to spend the whole day asleep again.