Chapter 456

Bear-san, Listens To The Story Of The Past

Even so, Mumroot. Youve gotten old. (Kagali)

Its been a long time since then. Generations of people have come and gone. If that much time had pa.s.sed, even elves would physically age. You, on the other hand, have not changed at all. (Mumroot)

Because I am young. (Kagali)

Her large b.r.e.a.s.t.s jiggled like pudding.

Anou, Kagali-san, youre not an elf, are you? (Ruimin)

Ruimin asked.

I am a fox. (Kagali)

After saying that, Kagali-san moves her ears and tail. Ruimin looked at it mysteriously.

May I touch it? (Ruimin)

I wouldnt let anyone touch it easily, but youre Mumroots granddaughter, so you have special permission to touch them. (Kagali)

Thank you very much. (Ruimin)

Ruimin looked happy, but Sakura and s.h.i.+n.o.bu looked surprised.

Unaware of their expressions, Ruimin started touching Kagali-sans fox ears and tail.

Its so soft, fluffy, and comfortable. (Ruimin)

Because Im taking good care of it. (Kagali)

I want to touch them too.

As if they noticed my feelings, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear came rubbing themselves up against me from both sides.

Just as I want to touch her, they want me to feel them.

I took off the bear puppet and touched their bodies. Theyre soft, fluffy, and comfortable.

Thank you very much. (Ruimin)

Ruimin was satisfied and left Kagali-sans side.

Ruimin-san is amazing. To ask such a thing from Kagari-sama. (Sakura)

Perhaps its not a big deal? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Thats not the case, but Im afraid that no one would ask Kagali-sama for that. (Sakura)

In the past, Sakura would have begged me to touch it. (Kagali)

That was when I was a little girl when I didnt even know Kagali-sama very well. (Sakura)

Am I the only one who still treats her as a child?

I didnt know that. Im sorry I didnt know anything about it. (Ruimin)

Fufu, I dont mind (Kagali)

Kagali-san smiled gently.

Anyway, Mumroot. Put your face forward. (Kagali)

What is it? (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san put his face forward as Kagali-san told him to.

Kagali-san caressed his face, gently touching it.

Somehow it looks sensual.

But just as I thought of that, I heard a slapping sound in the room. It was Kagali-san slapping Mumroot-san on the cheek.

For a moment, Mumroot-san looked as if he didnt know what had happened.

How dare you leave the country without me? Do you know how difficult it was for me after that incident? No one else but me was honored as a hero for sealing the serpent. (Kagali)

Didnt I say goodbye to you? (Mumroot)

You said, the night before I got the words of grat.i.tude from the king, you wouldnt run away. I wasnt supposed to go alone there. (Kagali)

We were whimsical adventurers back then. We consulted with everyone and decided to run away. So its not just me. (Mumroot)

So why didnt you take me with you? (Kagali)

Kagali is a native of this land. Besides, you had something to protect here, didnt you? So, after discussing it with everyone, we decided to slip away by ourselves. Even if we asked you, you would have refused anyway. (Mumroot)

Yeah, but I wanted you to invite me. (Kagali)

Im sorry (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san puts his hand on Kagali-sans head, whos looking down and muttering.

But since youre here, I forgive you. (Kagali)

I also wanted to see you. (Mumroot)

The two looked at each others faces and smiled.

I will keep the fact that Mumroot-san forgot all about Kagali-san in the back of my mind. If I say such a thing, Kagali-sans thunder will strike. I am a woman who can read the atmosphere. However, some women couldnt.

Are? Grandpa. You forgot about that earlier. (Ruimin)

Ruimin, I know you dont mean to offend, but please read the atmosphere.

I couldnt make a follow-up, so Mumroot-san was beaten up by Kagali-san.

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So, Kagali. I heard from Missy that Orochi will be resurrected soon, is that true? (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san asked while rubbing his reddened cheeks.

Yeah, it is true, the magic circle you used for the seal is weakening, and soon the seal will be broken, and the serpent will return. Youve helped us before, but I will trouble you again. (Kagali)

Kagali-san bowed her head.

Dont say that. Youre one of us. We fought together. Since youre in a place where no one cant reach out, it cant be helped. But thanks to Missy here, I can reach out to you like this. (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san takes Kagali-sans hand.

So that means youll help me. (Kagali)

And with Missy here, we can make it. (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san looked at me.

Who is that girl dressed as a bear, by the way? This door, Sakuras the light of hope, and she had brought you here when I thought I would never see you again. (Kagali)

She saved my home, the elven village. I know nothing about the door, and I couldnt tell anyone about it. That was my promise to her. (Mumroot)

Well, then I shall not ask about the details. Lets think of it as a miracle. (Kagali)

A miracle, indeed. I never thought Id see you again. (Mumroot)

They both looked at me.

Lets leave the matter about the serpent for later and start with my promise, Missy. So, Mumroot, lets perform the magic contract, shall we? (Kagali)

Its a magic contract with Missy. (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san unrolled a carpet from his item bag. A magic circle was drawn on it.

The magic circle on the carpet was convenient.

Etto, will I die if I tell anyone about Yuna? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Its so painful; youll die laughing. (Ruimin)

s.h.i.+n.o.bu asked Mumroot-san, who was getting things ready, but Ruimin, who was beside her, answered.

Death by laughter? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Yes, you will die of laughter. If you try to tell others about Yuna-sans secret, you will laugh so hard like theres no tomorrow, and if you still try, you will die. (Ruimin)

Ruimin explained the word die in a cheerful voice, just like she did when I called her earlier.

Thats a nasty way to die. (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Were you going to tell anyone, by any chance? (Yuna)

I looked at s.h.i.+n.o.bu suspiciously.

I dont want to die, so I wont talk about it. But is laughter so painful? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

That can only be understood by those who have experienced and witnessed it.

Well, Ruimin. Try telling my secret. (Yuna)

I dont wanna. (Ruimin)

When I asked her to do so, she refused without hesitation.

Etto, Ruimin. (Yuna)

I wholeheartedly refuse. After seeing my sister in such pain, I dont think Ill try it. (Ruimin)

Certainly, when Sanya-san tried to talk in the experiment, she was in extreme pain.

Etto, is it that painful? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

My sister was in great pain when she tried to talk. No one would try to talk after seeing that. (Ruimin)

That much? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

That much. (Ruimin)

Ruimin imitates s.h.i.+n.o.bus tone.

Im scared. (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

s.h.i.+n.o.bu. Just dont talk to anyone about it, and youre good. (Sakura)

Yeah, as long as you dont talk, theres no problem. (Kagali)

Of course, I wont tell anyone. (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

At Sakura and Kagali-sans insistence, s.h.i.+n.o.bu promised to do the same.

If so, there is no problem. (Yuna)

Thats right. (Sakura)

By the way, you cant write it down on paper or try to communicate it in any way at all. (Yuna)

I gave her my advice.

Then, three contracts were made by Mumroot-san.

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Now then, Mumroot. Itll be faster if you look at the seal yourself, and Ill also explain it to you as we walk. Follow me. (Kagali)

We walked out of the building.

Are we in the forest? (Yuna)

Once we left the building, the immediate area around the building was cleared, but trees grew normally as we went further, making it look like a forest.

This is the island where you sealed the serpent. (Kagali)

Well, then I guess we can minimize the damage if we use this place as a starting point and fight in large numbers. (Mumroot)

Im sorry. But thats not possible anymore. (Kagali)

Kagali-san explained that she had put up a ward to prevent men from entering.

Well, thats why Ive put up a new ward on top of the seal you made, so when you break the ward, the seal you put up will be broken along with it. (Kagali)

But if were going to fight, either way, why not just undo both wards? (Mumroot)

Because after the seal is lifted, the effect of men repellent will remain for a few days. If the serpent moves during that time, we will not be able to fight it here. If it heads for the city, the damage will be unimaginable. (Kagali)

So then why did you make such ward (Mumroot)

Mumroot-sama, it is because of the thieves who come to this island. (Sakura)

Thieves? Just for that? (Mumroot)

Mumroot-san looked at Kagali-san for confirmation.

s.h.i.+n.o.bu, cover Sakuras ears and move away for a little. (Kagali)

Haissu (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Eh? Kagali-sama? s.h.i.+n.o.bu, what are you doing? (Sakura)

s.h.i.+n.o.bu pulled Sakuras hand, moved away, and covered her ears as Kagali-san told her. After confirming this, Kagali-san opened her mouth.

At the time, many people knew that I was on this island. And they thought she must be a gorgeous woman. (Kagali)

Kagali-san strikes a s.e.xy pose.

Indeed, Kagali-san is a beautiful woman. Shes well proportioned and has a lot of curves. Thats me in a few years, by the way.

There was a constant stream of them coming to the island late at night and coming to my bed. (Kagali)

You should have an escort. (Mumroot)

Of course, I was given an escort, but if that escort also join in the a.s.sault, you wouldnt know who to trust. (Kagali)

I remembered how she was dressed when I met Kagali-san for the first time. If she were to go out in front of a man in that disheveled outfit, it would seem as if she was trying to seduce him.

But it wasnt allowed at the time to keep men from entering the island for that reason alone. (Kagali)

Well, if you think about it, she needs a man.

But one thing led to another, and I got permission to put up the wards. (Kagali)

And that is? (Mumroot)

In the past, the kings younger brother had committed treason. He was an unpopular and helpless man, but he had a strong ambition. He tried to kill his brother and made many other plans, but they failed. (Kagali)

Oh, I knew that kind of history, such things can happen.

So the stupid younger brother was guilty of treason and was sentenced to death. But what did he expect? The stupid younger brother tried to unseal the serpent and attempted to kill his brother along with the countrys destruction. But the men who agreed with his absurd plan arrived on the island and it was all messed up at that time. (Kagali)

She talked about it as if it were a dark history.

Desperation, I guess. Its the most troublesome aspect.

Hes probably saying, If Im going to die, Im taking you down together with me.

Thats why I got permission from the king to build wards on the island to keep men out. In case the wards were broken, I made sure that they would remain in effect until I could re-erect them again. (Kagali)

But can only men do such things? (Mumroot)

Men and women have different magical powers, so thats the judgment. Although, sometimes women have magical powers close to those of men, it doesnt matter if they dont enter this island. (Kagali)

Indeed, if n.o.body enters the island, she wont have any trouble in her life.

In the first place, Sakura said that Kagali-sans caretakers only come to this island occasionally.

So, what about the one that says only pure women can enter? (Yuna)

Thats appropriate, I just prevented adults from entering. Thats why the age varies, but basically, you cant enter when you reach the age of 20. (Kagali)

And thats how her explanation about wards and seals goes.

Is it okay to stop covering her ears now? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Ah, yeah, its okay, because it wasnt something I could tell to the children. (Kagali)

With Kagali-sans permission, s.h.i.+n.o.bu removed her hand from Sakuras ear.

U~u, what was that about? Why do you keep leaving me out? (Sakura)

Well, you cant talk to kids about night crawling.

If she asked, What is night crawling? Theres no way Im explaining it.

Ill tell you when youre older, so forgive me for now. (Kagali)

Is Yuna-sama okay for adult stuff? (Sakura)

Well, these three are just adults though. (Kagali)

Kagali-san said while looking away slightly.

U~u, thats not fair. (Sakura)

Sakura pouted her mouth and made a disappointed expression.

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Authors Note:

This time, Sakuras ears were properly covered, so she couldnt hear what was being said.

At that time, Mumroot-san did not become a hero because he escaped.

He might be similar to Yuna in that regard.

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