"Ummm"
"Sihyeon, are you awake?"
"Senior, are you okay?"
I slowly opened my eyes and heard the voices of Andras and Alfred from the side.
The worrying feeling in their words quickly reminded of the fact that I had fainted.
There was no pain or discomfort, but strangely, my whole body was weak.
When I tried to get up with a groan, the two people next to imdiately helped .
"How long have I been lying down?"
"You were like this for about two hours. Is everything alright?
"I think it's alright. Except I don't have any strength in my body Ugh! Co to think of it, I have to write a report to send to the Demon Lord Castle."
"First of all, you need to rest. I'll report it directly to the Demon Lord Castle."
Andras said in a calm voice.
I nodded for now because I thought I shouldn't force myself to do it due to the atmosphere.
Looking around, I found a sword lying on the ground.
I rembered that I fainted while trying to put mana into the sword.
"What happened? I think I did sothing."
Umm.
Andras and Alfred didnt say anything and tried to avoid making eye contact.
The answer to my question ca from elsewhere.
"You did do sothing. But you didn't do what we expected."
Kaneff, who sat a little far away, said with a discontented look.
"Was there a problem? I think I did a great job at the end."
What do you an you did a great job? It's just..
"Why, what's wrong?"
"Usually, a hard-working, obedient person always makes a weird accident. That too at a mont when no one expected."
Kaneff confronted as if he was scolding a child who got into trouble.
I felt a little guilty, so I couldn't say anything and bowed my head.
"You're banned from using Reinforcent magic, for now, never try when Im not around. I'm going to teach you myself."
"Well can't I just learn from Andras or Elaine?"
I looked at them for help.
However, they gave a different answer than I expected.
"I'm sorry, Sihyeon. I think you should learn Reinforcent magic from Mr. Kaneff."
"That's right Senior. I don't think I can handle it."
"Nowait. What's that?"
Suddenly I felt betrayed by the sight of the two people stepping out.
"Shut up! Thats it, its decided."
Kaneff yelled with a Stern look on his face.
I had an unfair look on my face, but no one took my side.
Alfred nodded in agreent with Kaneff, and Andras just smiled bitterly.
What did I do wrong?
I should've said I'd learn from soone else from the beginning.
The next day.
I visited Elden Village for the first ti in a while.
Today all the farm mbers were with except Kaneff.
Candy Uncle!
"Miru!"
As soon as I entered the village, a cute cat-girl rushed to and hugged .
"Were you waiting for ?"
"Yes, Uncle Lagos said you would co today, so I've been waiting since morning."
"I see."
When I patted her slightly, Miru made a gurgling sound.
The hair ornant that I gave her as a gift could be seen on her head.
She also greeted other farm mbers.
In particular, she was very happy with Speranza's visit and stuck to her.
Speranza, it's been so long.
YesSister Miru.
Let's keep playing together today. All right?
Speranza quietly nodded and held her hand tightly, as if she liked Mirus idea, who also looked pleased.
I looked at the children sitting together like real sisters with satisfaction.
As soon as the news of my visit to the village spread, the children of the village began to gather one by one.
As always, I handed out the snacks that I prepared today one by one.
Andras and Alfred drew the attention of more children than usual.
"Mister! Did you really beat all the bad guys in the city with your sword?"
"Did you really save Miru?"
"I told you so! I heard it from my dad. The Red molars can't do anything now. You went with the big Demon Mister, right?"
The children were passionately interested in the two as they heard about the rescue of Miru.
In particular, Andras was not popular with children compared to Alfred, but his popularity soared thanks to the rumors.
From Alfred's one swing of the sword to the collapse of dozens of mbers of the gang to the fact that Andras blew the enemy's ho base with an artifact.
The two had already beco children's heroes.
The two said they were embarrassed by the influx of attention, but continued to smile and dealt with the children.
Lia looked at the figure curiously.
"That's amazing. I didn't know those two would be loved this much by children."
"Yeah, especially Andras, previously a lot of kids were scared of him."
The big, robe-covered figure wasn't easy for kids to approach.
I felt sothing rising from my stomach as I looked at the two, who were getting more attention from the children than I did, but my heart was ward by the happy sight of the two.
By the way, Lia.
What?
Doesnt it look like the eyes of the grown-ups also changed a little?
Eyes? I don't know.
Ummm
It's hard to put it into words, but I'm sure that the eyes of the townspeople looking at have changed a little.
In the past, it used to contain friendliness and gratitude, but now it's kind of I felt a very careful and bizarre aspiration.
While thinking about the reason for the change, a cute baby voice ca from the side.
"Bwandy Uwancle!"
"Hi, Kathy."
"Hello, Sir. Sihyun."
A female rabbit Beast-woman ca up to us with a little baby rabbit in her arms.
Kathy was still so cute with her droopy rabbit ears.
The baby lifted her hands and reached out to .
"Mommy! I'm gwoing to uwancle!"
"Kathy, don't bother Sir. Sihyeon!"
"AhhhhhhhI'm gwoing, I'm gwoing!"
Kathy complained that she wanted to hug .
"I'm fine. Co on, co here."
Kathy smiled as I hugged her carefully.
The feeling of soft and warm fur was so lovely.
Speranza and Miru, who were next to each other, could not take their eyes off the cuteness of the baby rabbit.
Kathy's mother, who was next to , spoke carefully.
"Actually, Kathy had a terrible stomachache a few days ago."
"Oh, my God! Is she fine now?"
"Not to the point of worrying anymore. So, if you don't mind, could you stroke her belly?"
"What?"
I looked puzzled at the incomprehensible request.
It was even more confusing because she looked so serious.
It was vague to refuse, so for now I put my hand on the baby's stomach as she asked.
RUB RUB
"Hehehehehe! It tickles Uwncle!"
At first, she struggled in my arms as if it was a little ticklish, but she accepted the touch with a comfortable expression as if she had gotten used to it a little after ti.
"Papa, too, too!"
"Okay. But you should be careful."
I lowered my posture and let Speranza stroke Kathy.
Speranza moved her hand very slowly and stroked the baby rabbit's fur.
"It's so warm and soft. And it's so small."
Speranza glanced at the baby, who was smaller than her, wondering.
She held the small rabbit's hand and touched her droopy ear slightly.
I felt strange happiness as I saw the big baby stroking the little baby.
"Now, shall we go to Kathy's mother?"
"Papa, can't she stay a little longer?"
Speranza was very disappointed and held the baby rabbit's hand tightly.
"Unfortunately she cant, let's hang out more next ti. Okay?"
"Un"
Soothing Speranza, who was disappointed, I sent Kathy back to her mother's arms.
"Thank you. Thank you very much, Sir. Sihyeon."
She repeatedly thanked with her arms around Kathy.
I still didn't know the reason for the thanks, so I just smiled awkwardly.
The baby rabbit left with her mother, and this ti other Beastn crept toward .
" Sir. Sihyeon, I hurt my hand while working. Can you touch once?"
"Prince, my son has been having nightmares for days. Could you pat him on the head if you don't mind?"
"I'd like to confess to the girl in the neighborhood town. Please make sure it works."
Like Kathy's mother, there were so people who asked to touch, so to pat, and so to pray for them.
At a ti when I was very confused, Reville appeared and cleared up the surroundings.
"Everybody back off! Dont you know Sihyeon is a busy person?"
We're just
Don't say anything weird and just finish getting ready to greet the rchants. If you keep doing this, I'll tell Lagos, and he won't let you go to the strawberry fields.
Ah, Okay. Well go.
Reville growled and threatened people.
He dispersed the crowds that had flocked.
As he cleared up his surroundings in an instant, he told with an awkward look.
It's been a while, Sihyeon.By the way, whats wrong with your face.
No, it's just.. Whats happening? What's wrong with the villagers all of a sudden?"
"Well It's because of a strange rumor circulating.
A strange rumor?
"Let's talk about that next ti, and now let's go to Lagos house. The rchants will arrive in a little while."
As Reville said, we decided to move.
"Candy Uncle. Can I take Speranza to play with ?"
"With Speranza?"
"Yes, I want to introduce her to my village friends and we will play with them."
When I looked at Speranza's face, she seed to want to go play with Miru rather than follow .
"Speranza, do you want to go play with Miru?"
"Yes, Papa."
eting rchants would be too boring for Speranza.
But I'm a little nervous about sending only the kids.
"Then I'll take care of Speranza and Miru."
Lia, Is it okay with you?"
"Yes, don't worry about the children and have a proper talk."
Lia, who quickly noticed my thoughts, said she would take care of the children.
Thanks to this, I was able to leave the children with a light heart.
The rest of us, Andras, Alfred and followed Reville and went to et Lagos.
At Lagos place, Ergin of the Golden Clock Chamber and Algott of the Orphine Chamber of Comrce had already arrived.
As soon as they found , they ca running and greeted politely.
How have you been, Sir.Ester?
Long ti no see Sir. Sihyeon. You haven't forgotten , right?"
Haha, no way. Nice to et you both. Ergin and Mr.Algott."
"You can call Algott just as comfortably as Ergin."
"Ummm I'm still not used to calling you that. I'll call you Mr. Algott for now."
Algott looked older than Ergin, so it was hard to just call him by his first na.
However, the two looked confused as if they misunderstood what I ant.
Ergin looked like saying with his eyes, This is the difference between and you! and Algott fiddled with his mustache with a slightly uncomfortable look.
Well, that's not what I ant.
I should've just called him by his first na.
Ergin, who gained confidence in unintentional discrimination, spoke.
"By the way, Sir.Ester. I heard the bad news on the way that all the strawberries in the storage room were exhausted"
"Sorry. Due to complicated circumstances I think it will be difficult to trade strawberries this ti.
"Huh. I see. So the news was true."
Neither of them was surprised to hear the news, but they couldn't hide the feeling of disappointnt that was leaking out little by little.
Would you mind telling us how many strawberries got exhausted?
"Ummm maybe a carriage."
"Uh?! Kuck!"
"Uh!"
"Uh"
Ergin coughed in surprise, and Algott swept his mustache hard enough to pull it out with a deep sigh.
It wasn't that I didn't think it was a waste either.
Still, I had no regrets.
If I hadn't saved Miru, I would have carried a bigger burden.
"I'll say it again. I didn't prepare the strawberries that I promised to give to you this ti. I'll pay the penalty according to the contract."
"Well"
"That's the right way to proceed according to the contract."
The two of them had so sort of grim look on their faces.
For them, it was not a loss if they received a penalty, but it was not as profitable as when they received strawberries.
At that ti, Andras, who was looking at the situation, stepped up.
"How about this?
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