Chapter 45.1
45 . 1 Ruiseine’s Spirit
Hello, I am Ruiseine Nefer .
I should have been going to the vice-capital with Ernekun for an errand, but troublesome circumstances happened . In retrospect, this all started a few days before the errand even began .
“Ruiseineー You have been getting along with Erneacchi recently, ehー”
“My, my, well, well, what are you saying all of a sudden, Inea?”
“Fufufu, it’s useless to play dumb . All of us can clearly see it .
“T-that…”
My face heated up . Certainly, I had been talking a lot with him recently, but it was because Ernekun is really cute…
“It’s love, eh~”
“It’s love, huhー”
Su- such a thing…
I was just getting along with Ernekun . How did Kiri and Inea misunderstand that?
“Fufufu . When we hit the bullseye, Ruiseine will become bashful . ”
“W-what do you mean by bashful?”
“Your ears are redー”
What? What are these two trying to do to me all of a sudden?
“It can’t be helped, rightー We are Ruiseine’s friends, after all . We have to support you hereー”
“Support what?”
I couldn’t understand anything Inea was saying .
“We are going to go on an adventure with Ristia starting tomorrow . ”
“That・is・why . We won’t be able to go on Ruiseine’s errandー”
“Because of that, Ruiseine, please invite Ernea to accompany you on your errand . ”
“Eeehhh!?”
“I already got the permission from Yashursama, the shrine maiden headー”
Kiri and Inea were so forceful . I was pulled onto their overbearing conspiracy .
…
Regardless, I couldn’t go on this errand alone . It couldn’t be helped, I decided to speak out to Ernekun . Will he be willing to go to the vice-capital with someone like me? Won’t I be troubling him?
“This is a good opportunityー”
“That’s right . Two people on a six-day round trip are bound to get intimate . ”
With Kiri and Inea pushed me from behind and giving me their troublesome suggestions, I ended up inviting Ernekun . T-this thoroughness is nothing more than Kiri and Ineas’ scheme . It’s not a long cherish goal, or so I told myself .
And then, Ernekun surprised me by readily agreeing . He such a good child . I coerced him a bit by using his secret from the ruins . Kiri and Inea are a bad influence on me . I’m not doing this of my will .
…
Thus, early in the morning of the appointed day, Ernekun and I met at the appointed Arc de Triomphe .
I asked, “Why at the Arc de Triomphe, not the temple?”
“We told the shrine maiden head-sama that you will travel together with a great female adventurerー”
“As can be expected, even if the boy is a classmate, getting permission to travel together is still doubtful . ”
As such, if Ernekun came to the temple, their lies would get revealed .
When I arrived at the Arc de Triomphe, Elnea was already their waiting for me . He greeted me with a waving hand and a precious smile . I gave him a perfect score .
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However, a shocking truth got revealed afterwards that made me faint .
…
“Daddyyyyyy!”
It happened shortly after our departure .
Right when I thought a mother and daughter were resting together ahead in the shade of a tree, the daughter suddenly ran towards Ernekun while calling out that word .
Ehhhhhhh!?
What does this mean!?
“Mommyyyyyyyy!”
Afterwards, the little girl ran towards the beautiful woman who seemed to be her mother .
Eh, ehh?
What is this?
“Daddyyyyyyyyy!”
The little girl again ran up to Ernekun and hugged him tightly .
I couldn’t comprehend was is what, and for some reason screamed out .
Apparently, this also shocked Ernekun . However, he seemed to be acquainted with the woman and the little girl . Then, upon hearing who these people are, I collapsed .
For how long have I been unconsciousness?
When I woke up, I found myself lying on a bench in the rest area .
Something wrong surely must have happened . With those thoughts, I once more confirmed my situation and ended up fainting again .
Ernekun, you idioooot .
I cried out in my heart as my consciousness slipped away .
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“I’m sorry, but there are reasons for this . ”
When I regained my consciousness, I learned that the woman was worrying about me . Even though we were of the same sex, I found her very beautiful . She then told me the circumstances, gave me her name, and also introduced the little girl .
The little girl had a cute name, Priscillchan . She was very lively and cheerful, jumping around happily with a kitten while we walked . The kitten-chan seemed to be called Nymichan . She wore a dragon costume that matched with Priscillchan’s fluffy hat . They were so cute . Priscillchan and Nymichan are watched with gentle eyes by Mistral-san who walked next to me .
Mistral-san’s beauty was truly charming . Furthermore, she was also a very kind woman . Not only did she politely expressed her apology to me for suddenly coming to travel with us, she also looked after me while I was unconscious . When I asked her, she told me she’s is seventeen years old . Even though we are the same age, she is very composed and mature person .
I was able to feel some relief upon learning the circumstances between Ernekun and Mistral-san . Then, without my realizing it, I was already in a conversation with Mistral-san . Still, the fact that they are engaged was the truth . Somehow, I feel like there is a gaping hole in my heart .
…
Later, a small issue arose during lunch . I was able to see Mistral-san’s strong side . Afterwards, the rest of the first day passed with our being chased by the highway patrolmen .
I received a lesson . I shouldn’t ever anger Mistral-san no matter what .
It had been a tough day, but we somehow manage to safely get an inn . All of us sharing a single, large, room with Ernekun was a little embarrassing, but that is just a trifling issue .
Thus, I believe my fate was decided that night .
We girls left Ernekun behind and entered the bath . Right away, I was surprised by Priscillchan’s ears . Appearing from underneath her fluffy hat were cute, long, drooping, ears .
I was so surprised that I screamed .
Then came more .
I took off Nymichan’s fancy costume and saw that she has a pair of round horns like those from a lovely sheep . Also, for some reason, the wings on her back can’t be removed .
“Nnmtto, Nymia is a dragon!”
Priscillchan innocently said that, but that was about to make me collapse again .
Eeeehhh, a dragon?
A real one?
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While I’m flustered and confused, Mistral-san gives me the final blow . “Priscillchan is from the Long-Eared Tribe . Sorry for not telling you . ”
Eeehhhh!? That legendary Long-Eared Tribe?
I couldn’t believe it . I stared at Nymichan and Priscillchan .
Priscillchan, who seemed to be happy upon getting naked, ran around with her long, drooping, ears . Furthermore, Nymichan flapped the wings on her back and chased Priscillchan .
“I’ll explain everything, so let’s talk about the details in the bath . ”
Mistral-san also took off her clothes and invited me to the bathroom .
My, my, well, well, Ernekun, just what kind of acquaintances do you have?
Although I was overwhelmed, Priscillchan took my hand and pulled me into the bathroom .
Inside, Mistral-san skillfully cleaned Priscillchan . Priscillchan imitated her and lathered Nymichan with bubbles . Nymichan didn’t seem like she disliked the action and obediently allowed herself to be scrubbed .
This left a deep impression on me . None of these people are family, they aren’t even of the same race, yet they got along quite harmoniously .
I too cleansed my body before entering the bathtub . Afterwards, everyone got in together .
In the temple, we all bath together in a large bath . This one wasn’t as large, but having skin contact with others in a not-so-large bathtub felt quite comfortable .
Within the bath, Mistral-san explained about herself, Priscillchan, and Nymichan . By no means would I have thought that Mistral-san herself wasn’t from the human tribe .
My, my, well, well, Ernekun, just what kind of incredible things have you been up to? Perhaps, you’re doing something even more amazing than Yuusha Ristia .
Did we talk too long? Priscillchan said that she felt hot, and abruptly disappeared before our eyes .
What just happened? The suddenness left me astonished .
A noise then came from outside .
Who!?
I jumped out of the bathtub .
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