Isekai Yururi Kikou ~Raising Children While Being an Adventurer~ Idle Talk 19

Idle Talk 19

Syl's Confusion

"Takumi-san left so easily~"

As I, Sylphreel, slumped in dejection, my Chief retainer, Vint, brought so tea.

"Well, at least he ca to greet you. Other retainers on the surface visit only once every few years—or even once every few decades. In so cases, it’s not unusual to go a hundred years without contact."

"That’s true, but still~"

It’s true, Takumi-san actually visits fairly often compared to others.

Plus, he always brings delicious treats when he cos!

"…That oyakodon was so good~"

"You’ve completely fallen for Takumi-dono’s cooking, haven’t you?"

"Yes, exactly."

As I reminisced about the delicious dishes, Vint promptly pointed it out.

But it’s not just who’s smitten—the Goddess of Creation Marianora-sama, Fire God Salamanteel, and Earth God Nomoodle, are all captivated too.

"Ah~ But Vint, you’ve been having a hard ti because of it, haven’t you~?"

Takumi-san is my retainer!

So, naturally, most of the food he sends ends up here.

This ans that als and tea parties are almost always held in my domain, leaving Vint burdened with the arrangents and hospitality.

"Vint, is there anything you’d like as a reward?"

"A reward?"

Thinking I should reward him, I asked what he’d like, but Vint gave a blank expression.

Huh? I thought I’d been properly showing my appreciation for my retainers… but maybe I wasn’t? Was it not enough?

"Yes, a reward. You’ve been such a big help."

"In that case, I’ll be honest. Let’s see… could I have so of Takumi-dono’s cooking next ti he sends sothing?"

"Eh?! T-Takumi-san’s cooking…?"

"Yes. Everyone always seems to enjoy it so much; I can’t help but be curious."

"...…"

Now that he ntions it, I don’t think I’ve shared anything with Vint since I gave him so dorayaki in the beginning.

Does that an I’ve been flaunting it in front of him this whole ti?

If I were in his shoes, watching others eat and say, “It’s so good, so good,” I might cry.

Have I been unintentionally bullying him? Is this… abuse? What should I do?!

"R-right! I’ll ask Takumi-san to make sothing you’d like! What would you like?"

I’ll swallow my pride and beg Takumi-san from the start!

He’s already seen in embarrassing situations before, so what’s one more thing… well, not that I’m fine with it, but it’s necessary!

"No need to trouble Takumi-dono just for . I’d be happy with whatever arrives next."

"Uh, uh…"

But that would an I wouldn’t get to eat it, right? Th-that’s so unfair~~.

"… Heh."

While I was despairing, Vint’s shoulders subtly trembled. …Was he laughing?

"… Vint?"

"Sylphreel-sama, I was only joking. I won’t take the als you eagerly anticipate from Takumi-dono."

"R-really?"

"Yes."

Oh, so it was a joke. Thank goodness~

"Geez~ Don’t scare like that. So, is there anything you actually want as a reward?"

"It’s an unexpected question, so I can’t think of anything right away."

"Alright, take so ti and let know when you’ve decided."

Since the topic of rewards was sudden, I decided to give Vint ti to think about it.

… But if he really does want to try Takumi-san’s cooking, that’s probably his true feeling, right? Maybe I should ask Takumi-san after all.

"Oh, right, Sylphreel-sama. If you spend too long sulking, your work is just going to pile up."

"… Huh?"

"Once you’ve rested a bit, please take care of it properly."

"All of this?! Hey, Vint, help—"

"Well then, if you’ll excuse ."

Leaving behind a mountain of docunts and a graceful bow, Vint swiftly exited the room.

I hadn’t noticed, but along with the tea, he had brought extra docunts.

"You could at least help a little~"

Talking about rewards only to leave with this workload is cruel!

… But Vint usually helps when he can, so this must an these are docunts only I can handle~

Ugh~... When will this end…?

Oh, I’d better contact Takumi-san before I forget! But should I handle the docunts first? No, Takumi-san, right? Ugh~~ I don’t know where to start!