Chapter 69 - 59: Firos Secret (1/2)

The crackling of the camp-fire was the only thing that could be heard while we sat around.

There haven't been any enemies so far, but we cannot just take it easy.

In the first place we are in disguise.From the first glance it would be hard to tell that I am the Hero of the Shield.

But that's to be expected.

”Ahahahahahaha Firo-chan”

”Ahahahahahaha”

The second princess and Firo are running around the clearing without a care in the world.

Pleasant things in life include food, sleep, and a close friends.

Since I participated many times in school events in a country school and excursions to seaside summer houses, I understand how they feel.

Once I became a university student I also lodged at my friend's house.

But... To think these two would be so chummy.

It might be because ever since Firo was born she never had anyone around her age or size to communicate with, so it is understandable.

No, the feeling I'm getting is what an owner feels for their domestic animals.

This second princess is a little surprising though.

I thought that this culture looked down on animals and such.

It might also be how she is coping with this unexpectedly long journey that she had no say in.

”Don't be too loud! We may be found.”

”Okay~”

After replying they go right back to playing.

Seriously, after Firo made a friend it's gotten very noisy.

”Mel-chan, Firo will show you a treasure.”

”Yay!”

After saying so Firo opens a bag that is concealed within the wagon, and shows the second princess it's contents.

I wonder what's in it. I am a little worried.

The treasure of that bird. Is she just collecting the stuff I throw away?

”Master wants to see too~?”

”Ah, yeah.”

I approached Firo and took a look inside.

Oh, a piece of a broken sword. Also trash jewels which I threw away after failing to make accessories with.

An empty bottle. Glass marbles.

”It's shiny and beautiful”

”Yeah, it's beautiful.”

The second princess is putting on quite a subtle mask.

Well, it's just garbage.

Is it because birds like shiny objects? I heard something like this before, it was an uproar caused by a crow stealing valuables.

This might be related.

”What's this?”

Since there was something strange mixed in the bag I took it out.

A big brown... furball? It has the shape of a ball, but it is very soft.

It kind of stinks.

I have a really bad feeling about this.

”That is... something that came out of Firo's mouth.”

It came out of the mouth... of the bird.

Is this comparable to a cat's hairball? In human terms it's barf.

Bullet of the bird = Vomit.

”It's finished!”

What is? I just realised I'm still holding onto the hairball.

I threw it away.

”Ah Firo's treasure!”

”That's not a treasure! That's waste! If I see another one of those in your bag I'm throwing it all away!”

”Boo...”

Firo and the second princess seems to have a few subtle exchanges in front of me.

”Hey, Second princess.”

”Hm?”

”When Firo changed into her human form you were not surprised.”

”Yup. Because I saw it yesterday.”

”I see.”

So you already knew.

Well that's good.

Today's dinner is grilled skewers consisting of meat from the demons we encounter.

”Master is good at making food!”

”How is this skewer so delicious!? It's just meat on a stick!”



The second princess eats anything without flinching. It seems my fears of her not eating barbaric cuisine is groundless.

My expectations were betrayed. It seems the queen brought her up nicely.

”If it's with Naofumi-sama we can eat this everyday.”

”Yay~!”

”I see, that's good.”

Now then,for my spare time time. I'm getting quite used to camping out.

Should I study the beginner class magic book and try to learn new magic?

After a few minutes the second princess and Firo quiet down.

They are probably tired and sleeping.

Raphtalia is going to take a nap.

I can't sleep soundly if Firo or the second princess is watching the fire.