Chapter 476

Bear-san, Explains To Fina and s.h.i.+n.o.bu.

With the help of Kagali-san, and Sakura, I explained to Fina, then further explained what s.h.i.+n.o.bu doesnt know.

That we were here to defeat a gigantic monster called Orochi in this country. At that time, a wyvern suddenly appeared, and s.h.i.+n.o.bu got injured in the battle. Then I told them how we defeated the giant snake with the help of Mumroot-san and Ruimin.

Then the battle was over while I was sleeping, wasnt it? Moreover, I let Sakura-sama and Ruimin do something dangerous. Im ashamed of myself for sleeping through the ordeal. (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

s.h.i.+n.o.bu looked a little depressed.

Thats not the case. I know how hard s.h.i.+n.o.bu is working. Thank you, s.h.i.+n.o.bu, for everything. (Sakura)

Sakura-sama (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Fina, who was watching their exchange, asked in a whisper.

Yuna-oneesan. Are s.h.i.+n.o.bu-san and Sakura-chan? (Fina)

Etto. Im not sure if you know the word shrine priestess. But, lets see, right, I think Sakuras mother is a former royalty, and s.h.i.+n.o.bu is serving her? (Yuna)

I dont know where s.h.i.+n.o.bu stands, but thats what it looks like to me.

Royalty (Fina)

Fina looked at Sakura in surprise. Sakura noticed the look and came toward us.

Thank you, Fina-sama, for taking such good care of s.h.i.+n.o.bu. Thanks to you; we were able to fight the serpent with peace of mind. (Sakura)

Sakura held Finas hand and thanked her.

In contrast, Fina was fl.u.s.tered when Sakura suddenly called her name with honorifics.

Fi, Fina is fine. Im not that great of a person, so please call me Fina. (Fina)

Fina waved her hand in a hurry and asked her to change how Sakura called her name.

Then Ill call you Fina. Please call me Sakura too. (Sakura)

Etto, Sakura-sama? (Fina)

I explained earlier that her mother was a former royalty, so Fina called Sakuras name with honorifics.

A friend of Yuna-sama. If possible, please call me Sakura. (Sakura)

Etto, thats (Fina)

Fina looked at me as if asking for help. She looked troubled as if she couldnt call someone related to the royal family without honorifics, albeit a former one.

It seems that Fina cant call Sakura, a former royalty, by her first name, so Im wondering if she can call you something else? (Yuna)

My uncle is the king, but I am not a royalty. I am an ordinary person just like Fina. (Sakura)

I dont know the details, but you will become a civilian depending on who you marry. As a matter of fact, Sakura lives as a shrine maiden.

But to Fina, shes no different than royalty.

If you dont feel comfortable addressing her without honorifics, then Sakura-chan is fine, right? Thats what Ruimin calls her, anyway. (Yuna)

Thats what Ruimin calls Sakura whenever she calls her.

Its not a formal honorific address. But it may be easier for them to call each other with chan than to simply call one by their first names. Besides, theyre still children. I dont think anyone should overthink it.

Are you Sakura-chan? If so, then may I call you Sakura-chan? (Fina)

If Fina is okay with that, please call me that. (Sakura)

Sakura seemed a little happy.

Then s.h.i.+n.o.bu wanted to check on the giant snake, so I reluctantly packed up the bear gate, then we came back to the place where the snake was.

Mumroot-san and I missed the timing to escape.

I cant believe it even when Im seeing it with my own eyes. I cant believe that the legendary serpent has been slain. (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Its huge! Did Yuna-oneesan and Ruimin-san fight such a big monster? (Fina)

Fina looked up at the serpent carca.s.s that was no longer moving.

It just kind of happened. (Yuna)

I didnt fight. I was just helping by channeling magic power into the magic circle made by grandpa. (Ruimin)

Ruimin said it like it was nothing, but Ruimins location was the closest to the Wind Orochi Head during the whole ordeal. It was affected by the battle, that giant snake smashed the building into smithereens, and she was exposed to various dangers.

No, the battle would have turned into a complicated mess if Ruimin-san had not helped us. Thank you for keeping the magic flowing despite the danger. (Sakura)

Sakura, who was thinking the same thing as I was, opened her mouth.

Thats not the case. I was just letting the magic flow to the magic circle. (Ruimin)

I understand how it felt. The ground shook many times, loud noises echoed outside, and I was scared and anxious to keep the magic flowing alone. If Hugging Bear-sama had not been there, I would have been crushed by fear and anxiety. It may just be that I have a weak heart. (Sakura)

I was able to do my best because Swaying Bear-chan was with me. So I understand how you feel, Sakura-chan. (Ruimin)

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear cried a happy ku~n at their words.

It seems that Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear have supported both of them. Ill have to give them a pat on the head when we get back.

I would bathe with them, wash them, and feed them some honey.

s.h.i.+n.o.bu approached the snake to check it out.

Its not going to move, is it? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Its all right. The magic stone has been removed, and the energy supply has been cut. It will not revive. (Yuna)

But Yuna, Kagali-sama, how could you two defeat such a huge monster? Was it weak in reality? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

What are you talking about? Of course, it was strong. The giant serpent burned the trees with the fire and the wind that the serpent whipped up and cut the trees. The Earth Orochi head spits out rocks from its maw, and Orochis Water head spits out water, causing the trees to fall. If you take stock of the situation on the island, the damage is considerable. (Kagali)

Thanks to Orochis water heads antics, the flames on the burning trees were extinguished, but Orochi still did considerable damage to the environment. The places where Orochis head and main body were and where it attacked looked terrible.

It was with her power that made it possible for us to defeat it. At first, I thought shes just a little girl, so how can she be a beacon of hope? But it turns out she was the beacon of hope. (Kagali)

Yes, Yuna-sama is the beacon of hope. (Sakura)

U~u, I wish I could have seen Yuna fight. (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

She was out cold, so she had no choice.

Looking toward Fina, I saw her staring at Orochis carca.s.s. Maybe she wanted to dismantle it?

Fina. Do you want to dismantle it? (Yuna)

Eh, dismantling? (Fina)

Youve never dismantled a giant snake on your own, have you? (Yuna)

No. Also, dad isnt here. Besides, I cant dismantle something this big by myself. (Fina)

First off, has anyone else dismantled a giant snake before? Anyone? (Yuna)

Its a big world. Its not surprising that there would be several giant snakes around.

Or will it be revived somewhere after defeating it? I hate to even think about it.

However, i looks similar to a black viper if you think of it as a single snake.

If you want it, Fina, Ill ask for it and take it back. (Yuna)

If I ask for it, I might get at least one head.

But Finas response was, No, I dont want to.

Apparently, she doesnt want it as a souvenir.

I dont want a snake either, so Ill leave it there. I would have liked it if it had soft fur, like Kagali-sans tail.

Why are you looking at my b.u.t.tocks? (Kagali)

Apparently, she realized I was looking at her.

So can we go home? Its almost time for dinner. (Mumroot)

Oh, I have to help my mom. (Ruimin)

Somehow, I hear some kind of tension-free conversation.

I dont think either of them has told anyone that they were going to battle a giant four headed snake. That may be why they need to go home.

Then Fina. Lets go home too. (Yuna)

Im telling you, dont go home. If you leave, I will be in trouble. I wont let you go. If you insist on leaving, I will go with you. (Kagali)

Kagali-san got angry. She looks like a child throwing a tantrum.

I thought it would be a natural excuse to go home, but I guess not.

Thats not good. What am I going to do if even Kagali-san is gone too? (Sakura)

Indeed, it would be pitiful to push it to Sakura.

Then, would you like to go with me, Sakura? (Kagali)

Kagali-san said it as if she had a good idea.

What in the world are you guys talking about? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

One? No. If you include Fina, there are two people who dont understand our conversation.

I told s.h.i.+n.o.bu that Mumroot-san and I wanted to go home.

Oi! Ill be in trouble if you guys leave. His Majesty the King will be angry with me. Mainly on me. (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

The only one, the king, could scold might be s.h.i.+n.o.bu of all these people.

Oh right. Why dont we just pretend that s.h.i.+n.o.bu defeated it? (Yuna)

Wait, why would you do that? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Youll be a hero, s.h.i.+n.o.bu. You can become popular. Ill even give you the materials of the giant snake. (Yuna)

I said it like a salesman.

I dont want it! I dont want to be a hero. I am the shadow of the Lord. I must not stand out. (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

She spat out some kind of ninja-like line. After all the prominence I had given her, it was a little late for that.

Certainly. If we pretend that s.h.i.+n.o.bu beat it, we wouldnt need to explain the magic circle. (Kagali)

Kagali-san was on board with my idea.

Even you, Kagali-sama? What are you saying? I was unconscious, and when I woke up, everything was over. Theres no way I can explain how we defeated it! (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

You just have to talk your way out of it. (Kagali)

No! I dont like it! I wholeheartedly refuse! (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Some people in the world would take credit for other peoples work as if it were their own, but s.h.i.+n.o.bu seems to be different.

Well, of course, you cant handle an enormous credit if its beyond your capabilities.

Well, then. I guess Ill have to let Suou do his contract magic and tell him everything. (Kagali)

A contract magic for His Majesty the King? (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Fufu, I have his weakness in my grasp. I can do that much. Yuna and Mumroot, you are fine with that, right? Ill make them promise not to make a fuss. So, hang out with me a little longer. (Kagali)

Contract magic for the king. Indeed, if she can, we can keep many things quiet. But he is the king. I dont think he would do contract magic, which might be dangerous.

But what if the king refuses? (Mumroot)

Then I will leave the country and go with you. (Kagali)

Kagali-sama! (Sakura)

There is no longer any reason for me to remain in this country. (Kagali)

No way. (Sakura)

So its all up to Suou. Now, s.h.i.+n.o.bu. Call him. (Kagali)

Please wait. Actually, I sent Pisuke to contact His Majesty the King before fighting the demons, so I cant do it right away.

s.h.i.+n.o.bu took something out of her pocket.

She put it in her mouth, then blew on it.

A whistle?

Now psuke will be back in a moment. Then I can contact His Majesty the King. (s.h.i.+n.o.bu)

Whos psuke? (Fina)

Its the name of s.h.i.+n.o.bus bird. (Yuna)

Apparently, it was a bird whistle.

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Authors Note:

I also failed to push it to s.h.i.+n.o.bu.

Next time, it will be the Kings turn.

The next post may be delayed a little. Please understand.

Comicalization of k.u.ma will be on the second, and fourth Wednesday next month. Yoros.h.i.+kuonegais.h.i.+masu.

In addition, the next post will be from 6/4 to 6/5.

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