Chapter 193: 193

12th day of the Earth month . It’s a sunny afternoon and I’m on top of Bell with a deck brush in hand .

Bell is nearly five meters in size, so I need to use a deck brush to wash him .

[Hey, Bell, stay still . ]

[Kuaa~]

Adding more force on scrubbing Bell’s back, he lets out a comfortable squeal . Yes, you look very cute and soothing, but don’t twitch too much or I’ll fall off .

[Kyuii!]

[Unnn . Thank you, then, Lynn, please take care of the area around his tail . ]

[Kyukk!]

The one who came in with a small brush in her mouth is Lindwurm…… Lynn, the white dragon who joined the family on the 3rd day of the Earth month .

It looks like Lynn is going to help me, so I asked her to was Bell’s body around his tail .

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[……Fuuu, finally done . ]

[Gaoo!]

[Kyuii!]

After I finished washing Bell’s large body and drying it with a magic tool that produces warm air, Bell’s fur became so fluffy and wonderful to touch .

It’s soft enough that even I can feel that his fur is really fine, and when I lean my body against it, it’s so comfortable, as if Bell’s a walking soft comforter .

I lean against Bell, who is lying face down on the ground with Lynn on my chest and Bell’s tail laid on top of me like a blanket .

Staying like this feels so comfortable that it makes me want to take a nap…… Hmmm, washing Bell’s body is hard to wash because of his size, but I feel like fatigue is a necessary expense to experience this kind of fluffiness .

[……Kaito-san, good job . Here, a drink . ]

[Thank you, Sieg-san . ]

[No, no, I also brought some for Bell-chan and Lynn-chan . ]

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[Gaoo![

[Kyuu!]

While I’m taking a break, Sieg-san comes in with a tray in one hand and a container that looks like it’s about two meters long in her other hand .

It seems like she has prepared a drink for me, so I thanked her for it .

The cold drink, which tastes almost like lemon juice, comfortable soaks into my tired body, and seeing Bell and Lynn drinking as well, I smiled .

Hmmm, it’s kind of relaxing and comfortable today…… I’ve been pretty busy lately, so I’m relieved to be able to put my mind at ease in days like this .

[Fufu, you look exhausted . ]

[I guess I am huh? I wasn’t aware of it, but it’s been busy lately……]

[Even if you don’t look at it, fatigue would still build up……]

[Unnn? Ah, yes . Go ahead . ]

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After saying a few words of concern with a smile, Sieg-san looks at me and moves her gaze towards me .

Since I had spoken with Sieg-san through exchanging eye contact and gestures before back when she couldn’t speak, I immediately knew what she was thinking about .

“Can I sit with you?” or so it feels like she wants to ask, so I nodded and shifted my body to give her some space, and Sieg-san beautifully sat down, leaning against Bell as I did .

[Leisurely passing through time like this is kind of nice……]

[That’s right . Times like this are a luxury . ]

Sitting side by side with Sieg-san, I stare at the clear blue sky .

It certainly is as Sieg-san said, times where we can be laid-back like this feels like the most luxurious thing I’ve ever had .

Before I knew it, Lynn, who had finished her drink, moved back to my lap and curled herself, and I don’t know if she’s tired as well or she’s feeling sleepy, as a little while later, I could hear her quiet breathing .

Smiling at the sight, I abruptly asked the nearby Sieg-san a question .

[Speaking of which, I just overheard it before but…… Sieg-san, are you really taking a few days off from the day after tomorrow?]

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[Yes, for about 4 days…… I’m going to be in Rigforeshia to visit my parents . ]

[You’re going to visit Rei-san and Fia-san?]

[Yes, I’ve written to them in a letter that my voice has returned, but I haven’t directly reported it to them yet . ]

[I see . ]

It seems that the rumor I’ve heard from the servants was true, Sieg-san will be taking a few days off from the day after tomorrow to return to Rigforeshia .

Sieg-san’s voice certainly returned only after we returned from the Sacred Tree Festival, and I’m sure Rei-san and Fia-san would like to hear their daughter’s voice .

Especially since those two seemed to dote on Sieg-san……

[And since I’m going back home, I thought I’d go visit various places . ]

[Heehh…… That sounds fun . ]

[You think so?]

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[Yes, I quite like the green scenery of Rigforeshia . ]

It should have only been about two months ago at most since we last visited, but I feel very nostalgic for Rigforeshia .

Looking back, that was the first time I ever went to a place outside of the royal capital…… Rei-san and Fia-san were fun people, and I hope to see them again .

As I was thinking about this, I saw Sieg-san glancing at me . so I tilted my head .

Thereupon, Sieg-san’s cheeks slightly blushed, and in a reserved manner, she spoke .

[……Errm, Kaito-san…… This might be an impolite suggestion but……]

[Yes? What is it?]

[……I- If it’s fine with you, Kaito-san, would you like…… to come together with me?]

[Ehh? Me too?]

I was a little surprised by the unexpected words, but her suggestion itself was very appealing .

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[Y- Yes, ummm, Father and Mother also wanted to meet Kaito again…… a- a- and I also thought it would be more fun than going back home alone……]

[I see . ]

[O- Of course, that’s only if it’s fine with you, Kaito-san……]

Seeing Sieg-san’s cheeks blushing as she quietly muttered that, she looked very cute and my heart reflexively skipped a beat .

Putting my hand to my chin to cover up the smile that’s about to rise on my lips, I think about her suggestion for a bit .

[It’s a tempting suggestion but…… Wouldn’t I just be too intruding if I go with you too?]

[Rather than be intruding, I think Father and Mother would be pleased instead . They used to mention wanting to meet Kaito-san in their letters . ]

I didn’t have any particular plans anyway, and since I’ve been wanting to go back to Rigforeshia, I might as well .

I asked her if I wouldn’t interfere too much with their family time, but it seems like Rei-san and Fia-san also want to meet me again as well .

[……Well then, I’ll take you up on your offer, so would it be alright if I go with you?]

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[Ahh, yes!]

[Since we’re going anyway, let’s go invite Aoi-chan and Hina-chan as well . I think the two of them would like to go to Rigforeshia as well . ]

[Ehh? Y- Yes, you’re right…… I guess you’re right…… Yes…… I agree……]

I suggested since it would be more fun with more people anyway, but for some reason, Sieg-san looked disappointed as her shoulders slumped down .

Arehh? I thought she would like it if we were more boisterous though……

[……Errr, did I say something wrong?]

[No! Absolutely nothing! Let’s invite the two of them to go with us! Let’s go do that!]

[Ah, yes . ]

When I asked her, Sieg-san vigorously shook her head, her face beet-red as she stood up .

What is this? I don’t really know why…… but did I say something wrong?

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After that, along with Sieg-san, we tried inviting Aoi-chan and Hina-chan, but the two of them refused me as quickly as they could .

However, for some reason, both of them said something incomprehensible while looking at Sieg-san when they refused .

[……I’ll have to refuse . I don’t want to get kicked by a horse……]

[I’m also going to refuse like Aoi-senpai, I don’t want to receive a horse’s kick . ]

[……A horse? Do horses even exist here?]

[……Sieg-san, please do your best . I’m rooting for you . ]

[Kaito-senpai would probably be a tough nut to crack . I know exactly how you feel . Fighting!]

[……Thank you very much . I’ll do my best . ]

(T/N: There’s apparently a saying that says about how a person who disturbs a person’s path towards love would die after being kicked by a horse . It seems like Kaito doesn’t know about this saying though . )

It was an exchange that didn’t make sense to me at all, but Sieg-san seemed to have understood what the two of them were trying to say, and she clutched her hand, as if she made up her mind about something .

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Dear Mom, Dad——– Sieg-san invited me to go visit the city of Rigforeshia again . It’s a shame that Aoi-chan and Hina-chan turned us down, but it’s nice to see Rei-san and Fia-san again—— and I’m really looking forward to it .

Serious-senpai: [Ahh, this is no good…… It’s just heartwarming…… I feel like my turn won’t come…… Just wake me up after Sieg’s arc ends . ]

Serious-senpai: [……I’m awake…… Yes . ]

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