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As it turned out, the Great Sage's fears were unfounded .

The village goblins were surprised to see the baby, but when the mother explained, none of them objected, saying, ”Well, we shouldn't throw it away just because it's a ningen.

Finally, the mother went to the village chief for a decision.

The chief was a rumpled, aging-looking male goblin.

The chief did not object.

Do you know how to raise a ningen?

The mother goblin asked the chief.

The chief said.

It is said that nymphs are nurtured by suckling babies, just like us. I don't know if it's safe for goblins. I don't know how else to feed them.

I said.

”Milk. Then I'll make you drink my milk.

And the mother goblin says.

”Nuh-uh-uh. You drink goblin's milk. One of my students was very interested in goblin research, and I remember seeing in the research that he gave me that goblin milk is almost identical to human milk. (If his research is correct, it wouldn't be a problem to drink it.

My second fear was also confirmed.

I have some reservations about drinking goblin's milk.

But I'm in no position to indulge in that luxury. I will thank you for it. The village seems to be in a bad state, so nothing is certain, but the Great Sage was relieved to know that he could live with this for a while.

'More importantly, Ja. Aretha, have you given the boy a name yet?

”Name: ...... ka. I haven't put it on yet.

Then I'll put you on first.

”Yes, naa ...... what will it be?