134 Seventeen, the creation of a magic weapon. (2/2)

Perception

leadership

Yeah, it's strong.

Weaker than the Red Golem?　But since there's a level indicator, it looks like it's going to get even stronger from now on .

And I wonder if this is the first time I've heard of shadow magic.

Oh... my uncle had one too.

I've never seen him use it, though.

Wow. That's cool. Is it okay to touch it?

'I don't know.　Are you okay?

I didn't want them to get bitten, so I asked the dogs.

”Wah!

The hellhounds howled and shook their heads.

Yeah, they seem reasonably intelligent.

It's all right.

Yay!

When permission was granted, Shelly and the others began to happily pet the hellhounds.

”They're so fluffy and nice. Hey, what do we do with the food and stuff?

That's right. These guys needed to eat, unlike the golem.

You know what?　I'll ask Anna.

When in doubt, it's Anna.

Just like any other dog, she'll be fine.

A normal dog would do just fine.

Is it just meat or something?　Well, we'll just lay it out later and see which one we eat.

Okay.

Okay. Now we'll choose a home for each of them. First, two regular hellhounds will be in Shelley and the others' shadow. And the remaining one will be raised in an orphanage. You're my shadow. You're my shadow.

When I said that, the hellhounds replied with a 'wahoo' and each of them dove into our shadows.

'Huh?　Can you get into the shadows?

They use shadow magic and live in the shadows.

Oh, wow. I think we should think of a name for him.

Then Sherry started to think, 'Yeah ......' .

'Sure, I'll need a name. Okay, your name is ....... Come to think of it, are you a male?

When I asked the flame-clad hellhound, he shook his head and replied.

”It's a female. I see ...... yeah ...... meena.

”Wah.

'Do you like it?　That's great. Well, now that it's worked out, let's go home.

'Wait!　I'm not done thinking about it!

At Shelly's words, I looked at Leena and Belle and the others, still staring at the two Hellhounds, thinking of names .

Oh, only Lou had finished thinking about it and was happily flirting with them.

”All right. This is going to take a while. Okay, I'll bring the dog to the orphanage in the meantime, so you should have something to think about when you get back.

Yes, sir.

All right. You'll be living here from today. You'll be a playmate for the kids. You'll just help them out if they get into trouble.

I've been transferred to an orphanage, where I'll explain to the hellhound.

Maybe he's smart enough to understand what I'm saying.

”Wah.

Yeah, he's all right.

Oh, it's Leo!

As I walked around the yard, I soon found Kathy and her friends playing outside with Anne.

'Hey . Hey, good to see you. How are you all doing?

'Yes!　For that matter, what's wrong with that dog?

Oh, do you mind?　I brought him in to be kept here. Anne, is it okay to have a dog here?

'What?　Do we get a dog here?　Maybe it's okay, but I'll go ask Camilla at ...... just in case.

When I said that, I stopped her as Anne was about to walk in, and I rushed to stop her .

”No, I'll go in and ask her. Where is Camilla?

I'm the one who brought you here. You need to get your own permission.

He's probably in the director's office.

The Director's office is at the end of the maids' room, I believe.

Yes, sir. Now then, we'll all be looking after her until I get back.

Are you sure?　Yay!

You look happy.

After seeing the hellhound looking happy as the kids kneaded him around, I headed over to Camilla's.

'I'm sorry,'

'Oh, Mr Leons!　What's going on, all of a sudden?

When I entered the director's office, Carla-san, who was counting the money, stood up in a hurry.

'Oh, I'm sorry . I've only come to ask you one question.

Is that what you want to hear?

Yes. Is it okay to keep a dog here?　There's only one animal, but I wanted everyone at the orphanage to keep it.

A dog?　It's going to be okay. I think it would be a good education if we let the kids take care of them.

'Thank you . He's a very smart dog and I don't think he's going to bite the kids or anything, so you don't have to worry about that.

Protecting my husband is what he's all about, so I guess it's safe.

It's probably safer than having a normal dog.

Okay. I'm going to go pet him later.

Please take care of her. It's cool in black. I'll see you later.

Yes. Please come back anytime!

I left the Director's office, telling him I understood.

Oh, Leo!　Are you okay?

As soon as I got back, Cassie and her friends, who loved their dog, asked.

”Yeah. It's all good. They said you were supposed to take care of him.

Okay!　I'll take good care of you!

Okay, okay. All right, I'm going to go home.

Then I'll pat Kathy's head.

Oh, you're leaving already?

We've been keeping Shelley and the others waiting. I'll be free tomorrow, so I can come back soon.

There's nothing to do for a while.

Take it easy until school starts.

Okay. See you tomorrow for sure. Promise?

Tomorrow?　Well, it's okay, I'm not busy.

I can bring Elsie.

All right. See you tomorrow. Hey, you guys take care of your dog!

”Yes, sir.

Listening to Cassie and the others' cheerful replies, I transitioned towards the underground city.

Then I told Belle and Elsie, who hadn't decided on a name yet, to think about it when they got home, and returned to the castle.