Chapter 56 – A Date, Just The Two Of Us!?
After we finished eating, Alfred woke up.
“…Rasty-sama, I…”
“You’re not dead, you know. You had me worried.”
“I-I deeply apologize. It was my incompetence that I couldn’t protect Young Master in this incident… If so, with all my heart and soul, I shall apologize ―― by cutting open my own belly. Rasty-sama, please help me.”
Alfred suddenly picks up a kitchen knife.
“Stop!!!”
I stopped him because it seemed like he was seriously going to do it.
“B-but”
“You’re my butler, aren’t you? Then my orders are absolute. Even if it means losing face, struggle and keep struggling. That’s the sincerity you owe to me, no, to everyone.”
“…Thank you for your kind words.”
Alfred, as usual, burst into tears like a waterfall. Well, it’s fine. If he can keep living, that’s good enough for me.
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Now, it’s time to go to sleep.
I returned to my room and lay down on the hard wooden bed. I should get some “threads” soon and make a fluffy mattress or sheets… This is not good for my body. My joints ache.
I have to do something about the bedding… I thought so as I fell asleep like a log.
――I woke up to a slightly cold morning.
I rubbed my sleepy eyes, and as I rose from the bed, I heard a knock.
“Good morning, Rasty-san.”
“Skor. I just woke up. You can come in.”
“T-Thank you for having me.”
Skor, wearing her usual elven attire, her golden hair shining brilliantly as always. When she looks at me with those deep green eyes that seem to belong only in nature, my heart starts pounding.
Skor sat on my bed and looked at me.
“What’s the matter, Skor?”
“Rasty-san… Um, would you like to go somewhere together, just the two of us, for the first time in a while?”
Oh, I see. That’s what this is about.
An invitation from Skor.
Hmm? But why?
Not with everyone, but just the two of us… Hmm. Well, I also want to spend some time with Skor as a pair once in a while.
“Got it. Skor always takes care of me with cooking and such, so let’s walk around the island together today as a thank you.”
“R-Really…? I’m so happy!”
Skor seemed extremely happy and tightly hugged my arm. …Wow, there’s something soft and elastic pressing against my arm!!
“……Ofuu”1gasp
“Rasty-san, your ears are all red.”
“I-isn’t that Skor’s fault…”
“Ah, I’m sorry.”
She must have noticed and let go.
…Skor is really soft.
We left my room and had breakfast in the living room on the first floor. Today, I had a banana. It’s just a normal banana, but it tastes so delicious. It feels like I’m eating a luxury ingredient. I ate it with great enthusiasm. It’s said to be nutritious, so this is perfect for the morning.
“――So, Havamar and Alfred. Today, Skor and I have a prior arrangement and will be going out together. Sorry, but I’m counting on you to secure food.”
“W-What!! Big brother, are you going to leave me behind?!”
“Listen to what your big brother says, Havamar.”
I appeased Havamar while patting her head.
“Funya… I understand. I will listen to what big brother says.”
There, there, I’ve already mastered how to handle Havamar. She’s perfectly fine now. As for Alfred… he’s trembling nervously.
“Rasty-sama! At least you need an escort.”
“I don’t need it. Instead, Alfred, please be Havamar’s guard.”
“B-But…”
“It’s an order.”
“If it’s an order… I will comply.”
He easily stepped back.
Alright, now we can go out!
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As we were about to leave the front door, Skor stopped.
“What’s the matter?”
“I’ll cast support magic.”
She pointed her hand towards me and activated her skills.
These are the support skills “Kirie” and “Gloria,” right? Well, I want to strengthen Skor’s support magic too. There’s a possibility that we’ll encounter more boss monsters in the future.2I’m not sure if I get this correctly. Either, Skor’s magic can be strengthened if used frequently or Rasty wanted to be strengthened by Skor’s magic.
“Thank you, Skor. Well then, let’s go gather materials!”
“Yes, Rasty-san!”
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