Chapter 104.2
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Chapter 104.2
[Part 2/4]
With a genuinely apologetic response, Sumire bows her head to Shizu, although her true feelings are different.
(If the conflict deepens within the main family...)
Although Shizu is a family member, she is not fully aware of all the intricate details. However, she knows that the Onitsuki main family is currently caught up in a succession dispute between the two half-siblings for the next head position. She also knows that the biological mother of first daughter passed away due to illness and that the head of the clan had favored the second daughter in the past. Additionally, Onitsuki Sumire is known for her formidable skills, even within the prestigious Akō family.
In the meantime, A concubine's child is, after all, a substitute for the legal wife. The child of a concubine is technically considered the child of the legal wife, and in that sense, Hina must show respect to Sumire as her mother.
Naturally, humans are creatures driven by emotions. If Sumire scolds Hina, it may have repercussions for the Onitsuki main family. Each individual incident may not be significant, but it could eventually lead to the rise of her own lord. In that sense, just obtaining a verbal agreement from Sumire was already an achievement. Shizu momentarily lowers her head, lightly lifts the corners of her mouth while still bowing, and hurriedly corrects herself. Concealing. Pretending. Compensating.
As Shizu raises her head, the two of them reach the top of the hill. And they witness it.
From the mist-covered mountaintop as a base, an unrealistically dazzling grand mansion sprawls before their eyes, occupying their entire field of vision. It is a luxurious and magnificent mansion that exudes a sense of heaviness.
"..."
"...I had heard about it, but it's quite impressive."
Silently observing it for a moment, the two of them speak. It is Sumire who opens her mouth first. Shizu solemnly nods in agreement with her words.
"With such opulence, there must be a considerable number of youkais lurking inside."
"Both I and Hina... our main focus will be on destroying the main body and its core. Shizu, I would like you to work with the other members of the family in eliminating the swarm of lesser creatures that overflow. Can I count on you?"
"Yes, I won't let a single young youkai escape!"
It was a firm determination. Unlike Yun-shoku (允職), who is nothing more than a servant, Shizu is different. As a house member and an assistant, Shizu's failure would directly reflect on her lord. Shizu cannot afford to hinder her lord. In that sense, Shizu is determined to fulfill her role to the best of her ability.
"Hehehe, I have high expectations. Now then, since we've seen our target, it's about time we greet the representatives from other families we will cooperate with, don't you think?"
"The banquet preparations are already in order. This way, please." The initial posting of this chapter occurred via Ñøv€l-B!n.
With a respectful gesture, Shizu guides Sumire in response to her words. Mayoiga is fundamentally a passive youkai. As long as they don't intrude into their territory, they won't attack. After thoroughly eliminating the surrounding youkai and making progress with the construction of the boundary, the remaining task is to deepen the relationships with the representatives from other families with whom they will cooperate until the main event.
"Hina, Aoi... and Miss Murasaki?"
"They'll be summoned later. What about the young lady from the Hotoya family?"
"Well... let's leave her out this time. She must be tired from the long journey, and she's inexperienced with this type of banquet."
In other words, there's no need to risk involving an inexperienced newcomer who might be easily swayed by other families.
"Understood."
Shizu respectfully accepts Sumire's instructions. Sumire, at least outwardly, smiles softly in response. ...Then, she suddenly stops and looks perplexed.
"..."
"...Madam?"
Shizu tilts her head in confusion as Sumire silently stands there. Ignoring that, as if trying to sense something, Sumire closes her eyes...
"No, there's nothing. Getting older is such an unpleasant thing, isn't it? Perhaps it's just fatigue from the journey?"
Sumire opens her eyes and laughs as if nothing had happened.
* * *
...Thanks to that, I ended up with the riskiest and most dangerous role, being a wounded decoy. The newly acquired spear also broke, and now I'm mainly relying on a backup weapon of inferior quality. It's not funny. And it's all because of that d*mn demon!!
"D*mn it! She's playing with m—who's there!?"
Feeling frustrated with the demon, I aim the spear I had prepared at the presence stealthily approaching the tent.
"Hyaii!? P-Please, stop!"
However, my actions were far too hasty.
"Huh!? It's... Shiro...?"
Shiro, who entered the tent, trembles in fear at the sight of the spear's tip aimed at her.
"T-T-Tomobe-san? Um, what's this...?"
"N-No, sorry. I thought you were a tricky one..."
I retract the spear, trying to deceive Shiro, who is genuinely terrified. As the blade in front of her disappears, Shiro's expression calms down a bit... (^ω^) I'm watching over here, becoming a comrade! Is this a Dragon Quest reference?
"Oh, um... I see. You came as an attendant to the princess?"
"Y-Yes, that's right..."
Naturally, it was to be expected. It was already known that Gorilla-sama would accompany the main force. From her perspective, Shiro had no ties to the Onitsuki family and no backing or blood connection. As a convenient errand runner, Shiro was relatively trustworthy. So, it was certain that Shiro would be brought along for this mission.
The problem lies in why Shiro came here, or rather, if she was sent here...
"What? Do you need something?"
"I-Is it not allowed for me to come without a reason?"
"No, it's not like that..."
Due to my earlier irritation, my words were sharp, and Shiro asked timidly. An awkward atmosphere filled the space...
"...I understand. Sorry, I was a bit frustrated."
As an adult, I was the first to yield.
"You must have been scared when I pointed the spear at you, right? I apologize for making you feel uncomfortable. So, tell me, even if there's no clear reason, do you have some purpose?"
Expressing my apology, I asked Shiro politely once again. Shiro slightly lowered her head and then hurriedly approached me. I suppressed my reflexive response to her actions.
As Shiro approached, right in front of my eyes, she nervously presented the folded cloth that she had been hiding behind her back. And then... she shouted.
"H-Here, it's a bento! It's lunchtime, so let's eat together!!"
"......O-Okay."
In response to Shiro's desperate request, I found myself answering in astonishment...
...
...
It seems that before arriving here, Shiro had prepared bento for both me and herself at the inn where we stayed. To be more precise, it seems that Shiro made two bentos using leftovers from the dishes Gorilla-sama had cooked.
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Chapter 104.2
[Part 2/4]
With a genuinely apologetic response, Sumire bows her head to Shizu, although her true feelings are different.
(If the conflict deepens within the main family...)
Although Shizu is a family member, she is not fully aware of all the intricate details. However, she knows that the Onitsuki main family is currently caught up in a succession dispute between the two half-siblings for the next head position. She also knows that the biological mother of first daughter passed away due to illness and that the head of the clan had favored the second daughter in the past. Additionally, Onitsuki Sumire is known for her formidable skills, even within the prestigious Akō family.
In the meantime, A concubine's child is, after all, a substitute for the legal wife. The child of a concubine is technically considered the child of the legal wife, and in that sense, Hina must show respect to Sumire as her mother.
Naturally, humans are creatures driven by emotions. If Sumire scolds Hina, it may have repercussions for the Onitsuki main family. Each individual incident may not be significant, but it could eventually lead to the rise of her own lord. In that sense, just obtaining a verbal agreement from Sumire was already an achievement. Shizu momentarily lowers her head, lightly lifts the corners of her mouth while still bowing, and hurriedly corrects herself. Concealing. Pretending. Compensating.
As Shizu raises her head, the two of them reach the top of the hill. And they witness it.
From the mist-covered mountaintop as a base, an unrealistically dazzling grand mansion sprawls before their eyes, occupying their entire field of vision. It is a luxurious and magnificent mansion that exudes a sense of heaviness.
"..."
"...I had heard about it, but it's quite impressive."
Silently observing it for a moment, the two of them speak. It is Sumire who opens her mouth first. Shizu solemnly nods in agreement with her words.
"With such opulence, there must be a considerable number of youkais lurking inside."
"Both I and Hina... our main focus will be on destroying the main body and its core. Shizu, I would like you to work with the other members of the family in eliminating the swarm of lesser creatures that overflow. Can I count on you?"
"Yes, I won't let a single young youkai escape!"
It was a firm determination. Unlike Yun-shoku (允職), who is nothing more than a servant, Shizu is different. As a house member and an assistant, Shizu's failure would directly reflect on her lord. Shizu cannot afford to hinder her lord. In that sense, Shizu is determined to fulfill her role to the best of her ability.
"Hehehe, I have high expectations. Now then, since we've seen our target, it's about time we greet the representatives from other families we will cooperate with, don't you think?"
"The banquet preparations are already in order. This way, please." The initial posting of this chapter occurred via Ñøv€l-B!n.
With a respectful gesture, Shizu guides Sumire in response to her words. Mayoiga is fundamentally a passive youkai. As long as they don't intrude into their territory, they won't attack. After thoroughly eliminating the surrounding youkai and making progress with the construction of the boundary, the remaining task is to deepen the relationships with the representatives from other families with whom they will cooperate until the main event.
"Hina, Aoi... and Miss Murasaki?"
"They'll be summoned later. What about the young lady from the Hotoya family?"
"Well... let's leave her out this time. She must be tired from the long journey, and she's inexperienced with this type of banquet."
In other words, there's no need to risk involving an inexperienced newcomer who might be easily swayed by other families.
"Understood."
Shizu respectfully accepts Sumire's instructions. Sumire, at least outwardly, smiles softly in response. ...Then, she suddenly stops and looks perplexed.
"..."
"...Madam?"
Shizu tilts her head in confusion as Sumire silently stands there. Ignoring that, as if trying to sense something, Sumire closes her eyes...
"No, there's nothing. Getting older is such an unpleasant thing, isn't it? Perhaps it's just fatigue from the journey?"
Sumire opens her eyes and laughs as if nothing had happened.
* * *
...Thanks to that, I ended up with the riskiest and most dangerous role, being a wounded decoy. The newly acquired spear also broke, and now I'm mainly relying on a backup weapon of inferior quality. It's not funny. And it's all because of that d*mn demon!!
"D*mn it! She's playing with m—who's there!?"
Feeling frustrated with the demon, I aim the spear I had prepared at the presence stealthily approaching the tent.
"Hyaii!? P-Please, stop!"
However, my actions were far too hasty.
"Huh!? It's... Shiro...?"
Shiro, who entered the tent, trembles in fear at the sight of the spear's tip aimed at her.
"T-T-Tomobe-san? Um, what's this...?"
"N-No, sorry. I thought you were a tricky one..."
I retract the spear, trying to deceive Shiro, who is genuinely terrified. As the blade in front of her disappears, Shiro's expression calms down a bit... (^ω^) I'm watching over here, becoming a comrade! Is this a Dragon Quest reference?
"Oh, um... I see. You came as an attendant to the princess?"
"Y-Yes, that's right..."
Naturally, it was to be expected. It was already known that Gorilla-sama would accompany the main force. From her perspective, Shiro had no ties to the Onitsuki family and no backing or blood connection. As a convenient errand runner, Shiro was relatively trustworthy. So, it was certain that Shiro would be brought along for this mission.
The problem lies in why Shiro came here, or rather, if she was sent here...
"What? Do you need something?"
"I-Is it not allowed for me to come without a reason?"
"No, it's not like that..."
Due to my earlier irritation, my words were sharp, and Shiro asked timidly. An awkward atmosphere filled the space...
"...I understand. Sorry, I was a bit frustrated."
As an adult, I was the first to yield.
"You must have been scared when I pointed the spear at you, right? I apologize for making you feel uncomfortable. So, tell me, even if there's no clear reason, do you have some purpose?"
Expressing my apology, I asked Shiro politely once again. Shiro slightly lowered her head and then hurriedly approached me. I suppressed my reflexive response to her actions.
As Shiro approached, right in front of my eyes, she nervously presented the folded cloth that she had been hiding behind her back. And then... she shouted.
"H-Here, it's a bento! It's lunchtime, so let's eat together!!"
"......O-Okay."
In response to Shiro's desperate request, I found myself answering in astonishment...
...
...
It seems that before arriving here, Shiro had prepared bento for both me and herself at the inn where we stayed. To be more precise, it seems that Shiro made two bentos using leftovers from the dishes Gorilla-sama had cooked.
Chapter 104.2Part 2/4 With a genuinely apologetic response, Sumire bows her head to Shizu, although her true feelings are different. If the conflict deepens within the main family... Although Shizu is a family member, she is not fully aware of all the intricate details. However, she knows that the Onitsuki main family is currently caught up in a succession dispute between the two half-siblings for the next head position. She also knows that the biological mother of first daughter passed away due to illness and that the head of the clan had favored the second daughter in the past. Additionally, Onitsuki Sumire is known for her formidable skills, even within the prestigious Ako family. In the meantime, A concubine's child is, after all, a substitute for the legal wife. The child of a concubine is technically considered the child of the legal wife, and in that sense, Hina must show respect to Sumire as her mother. Naturally, humans are creatures driven by emotions. If Sumire scolds Hina, it may have repercussions for the Onitsuki main family. Each individual incident may not be significant, but it could eventually lead to the rise of her own lord. In that sense, just obtaining a verbal agreement from Sumire was already an achievement. Shizu momentarily lowers her head, lightly lifts the corners of her mouth while still bowing, and hurriedly corrects herself. Concealing. Pretending. Compensating. As Shizu raises her head, the two of them reach the top of the hill. And they witness it. From the mist-covered mountaintop as a base, an unrealistically dazzling grand mansion sprawls before their eyes, occupying their entire field of vision. It is a luxurious and magnificent mansion that exudes a sense of heaviness. "..." "...I had heard about it, but it's quite impressive." Silently observing it for a moment, the two of them speak. It is Sumire who opens her mouth first. Shizu solemnly nods in agreement with her words. "With such opulence, there must be a considerable number of youkais lurking inside." "Both I and Hina... our main focus will be on destroying the main body and its core. Shizu, I would like you to work with the other members of the family in eliminating the swarm of lesser creatures that overflow. Can I count on you?" "Yes, I won't let a single young youkai escape!" It was a firm determination. Unlike Yun-shoku , who is nothing more than a servant, Shizu is different. As a house member and an assistant, Shizu's failure would directly reflect on her lord. Shizu cannot afford to hinder her lord. In that sense, Shizu is determined to fulfill her role to the best of her ability. "Hehehe, I have high expectations. Now then, since we've seen our target, it's about time we greet the representatives from other families we will cooperate with, don't you think?" "The banquet preparations are already in order. This way, please." The initial posting of this chapter occurred via Nvl-B!n.With a respectful gesture, Shizu guides Sumire in response to her words. Mayoiga is fundamentally a passive youkai. As long as they don't intrude into their territory, they won't attack. After thoroughly eliminating the surrounding youkai and making progress with the construction of the boundary, the remaining task is to deepen the relationships with the representatives from other families with whom they will cooperate until the main event. "Hina, Aoi... and Miss Murasaki?" "They'll be summoned later. What about the young lady from the Hotoya family?" "Well... let's leave her out this time. She must be tired from the long journey, and she's inexperienced with this type of banquet." In other words, there's no need to risk involving an inexperienced newcomer who might be easily swayed by other families. "Understood." Shizu respectfully accepts Sumire's instructions. Sumire, at least outwardly, smiles softly in response. ...Then, she suddenly stops and looks perplexed. "..." "...Madam?" Shizu tilts her head in confusion as Sumire silently stands there. Ignoring that, as if trying to sense something, Sumire closes her eyes... "No, there's nothing. Getting older is such an unpleasant thing, isn't it? Perhaps it's just fatigue from the journey?" Sumire opens her eyes and laughs as if nothing had happened. * * * ...Thanks to that, I ended up with the riskiest and most dangerous role, being a wounded decoy. The newly acquired spear also broke, and now I'm mainly relying on a backup weapon of inferior quality. It's not funny. And it's all because of that d*mn demon!! "D*mn it! She's playing with mwho's there!?" Feeling frustrated with the demon, I aim the spear I had prepared at the presence stealthily approaching the tent. "Hyaii!? P-Please, stop!" However, my actions were far too hasty. "Huh!? It's... Shiro...?" Shiro, who entered the tent, trembles in fear at the sight of the spear's tip aimed at her. "T-T-Tomobe-san? Um, what's this...?" "N-No, sorry. I thought you were a tricky one..." I retract the spear, trying to deceive Shiro, who is genuinely terrified. As the blade in front of her disappears, Shiro's expression calms down a bit... ^^ I'm watching over here, becoming a comrade! Is this a Dragon Quest reference? "Oh, um... I see. You came as an attendant to the princess?" "Y-Yes, that's right..." Naturally, it was to be expected. It was already known that Gorilla-sama would accompany the main force. From her perspective, Shiro had no ties to the Onitsuki family and no backing or blood connection. As a convenient errand runner, Shiro was relatively trustworthy. So, it was certain that Shiro would be brought along for this mission. The problem lies in why Shiro came here, or rather, if she was sent here... "What? Do you need something?" "I-Is it not allowed for me to come without a reason?" "No, it's not like that..." Due to my earlier irritation, my words were sharp, and Shiro asked timidly. An awkward atmosphere filled the space... "...I understand. Sorry, I was a bit frustrated." As an adult, I was the first to yield. "You must have been scared when I pointed the spear at you, right? I apologize for making you feel uncomfortable. So, tell me, even if there's no clear reason, do you have some purpose?" Expressing my apology, I asked Shiro politely once again. Shiro slightly lowered her head and then hurriedly approached me. I suppressed my reflexive response to her actions. As Shiro approached, right in front of my eyes, she nervously presented the folded cloth that she had been hiding behind her back. And then... she shouted. "H-Here, it's a bento! It's lunchtime, so let's eat together!!" "......O-Okay." In response to Shiro's desperate request, I found myself answering in astonishment... ... ... It seems that before arriving here, Shiro had prepared bento for both me and herself at the inn where we stayed. To be more precise, it seems that Shiro made two bentos using leftovers from the dishes Gorilla-sama had cooked.
