chapter 52
52 – 7. Monbungi, the Empress, and Her Sister (1)
I was now working a small miracle.
The miracle of rolling around in bed, shivering.
Even though it was a holiday, I needed some ‘regular work’ anyway, so Lily’s, who had been visiting since the morning, couldn’t bear to make eye contact with me, probably because of what happened yesterday, and just sucked her finger and left, so there was nothing more to do all day today.
In other words, rolling around in bed was all I had to do today.
Of course, tomorrow would be the same.
Originally, I was only planning on being quiet, but tomorrow I was planning on being a little more intense.
From the next day, I had to teach to monsters in a classroom that was in chaos again.
After harvesting all the monberries, I uprooted them and brought them to the mansion.
Since it was properly sealed, the same thing would not happen again.
In the first place, this incident was caused by a new type of Monberry and was an accident that had never occurred in Monaka.
If I were more careful from next time, something like this wouldn’t happen again.
“…I guess I should start doing things other than reading books.”
Shocked, I thought.
I trembled at the words that came out of my mouth without me realizing it.
As I started worrying about my next job during my precious holiday… I was clearly losing my mind.
You’re busy messing around desperately, but you’re doing something so pointless.
“…hmm.”
But it was also true that I was tired of just making jokes.
It also helped that my body was somehow full of vitality from the day I woke up after dozing off in the forest.
It’s hard to attribute this to the holiday buff.
Even though Lily’s family, who sucked my energy out of me, came to visit this morning, my condition wasn’t that bad.
Yesterday, I ate half of it, so I sucked more than usual, but I didn’t feel tired at all.
Considering that in terms of physical strength, I outrun the kids below me, let alone the drivers of the same level, this was quite an achievement.
“…Is it because of the jewel?”
The ‘Jewel of Mother Nature’, a mythical item, was an item full of ‘life force’ that kept the surrounding forest lush at all times.
It was so great that if a ‘suitable’ person learned it, even a normal-level character who was just a small spirit could jump over several walls at once and be promoted to Spirit King level, or UR level.
You can see the ending where Ariane, a normal born SR-level tree spirit and Alaune, is raised to the final level and become a ‘Great Tree Spirit’, and the ‘teacher’ can see the ending where Ariane lives as Ariane’s eternal forest keeper. at.
An item that could elevate an ordinary spirit to that level was definitely an item worthy of being ranked as a myth.
Although ‘Mother Nature’s Jewel’ was not an object suitable for human use, I would not see any good results if I tried to touch it.
However, I still felt like sleeping under it had a good effect on my body.
“I think I sleep there often.”
It will take at most half a year for the children to have the skills to reach the center of the forest where they wander, and until then, it might not be a bad idea to use it as a rest area from time to time.
It’s been a long time since I felt this light.
anyway.
As I was tired of constantly giggling, I got up and thought about swinging my sword in the training hall.
Ding-dong.
The doorbell sounded.
Of course, it was the doorbell of my mansion.
“…there’s no one coming.”
Then, the thing that suddenly occurred to me was the employee whom I had been posting for a long time but had not yet been able to find.
Although it was not yet Monaka, where rumors had spread that they were ‘capturing people’.
Aside from the rumors, there was also the reason that no one wanted to come to a place full of monsters who were fighting with each other over the handover until recently.
Thanks to you, outside the academy…
No matter how scary the monsters are, there is no commercial district that was created when it became known that the various items they own can be used as ‘money’, so even when you go outside, it’s just empty, which is one of the reasons why I feel bored here.
All I could do was giggle, so when I heard the doorbell ring, I screamed and got out of bed.
Maybe he was a job seeker who came to see me after thinking about various negative factors.
Even if I can’t find it anyway, I can cook and eat, and I can just clean the room I use, so it’s not really necessary.
It was clear that it would be comfortable to have, so I quickly put on my clothes and went downstairs.
And, what I encountered when I opened the door.
He was a middle-aged man who looked good wearing a monocle.
“long time no see. “Marquis Bachard.”
“Oh yeah.”
…The name, I mean.
“Was it Sebastian?”
“Yes, I am grateful that you remember my name.”
As I looked at Sebastian, whose name I seemed to have heard of somewhere, I wondered why Sebastian, who had guided me to this place on the first day and then returned, had suddenly come here.
however.
Now I see that Sebastian wasn’t the only one who came.
Push profit…!
The magic golem carriage was standing in front of my mansion.
“…That.”
Even I knew the pattern engraved on the magic golem carriage well.
There was no way I didn’t know.
It’s our family’s emblem, so it’s strange if you don’t know it.
and.
Courtesy, the carriage door opened and she walked out.
As usual, she was wearing tight-fitting riding pants that clearly exposed her body, making her look like a manly girl of her age, and a rapier on her waist that was not suitable for a lady who had to carry a fan.
A beautiful girl with silver hair and sharp, seemingly cold eyes.
“…Cardia.”
“It’s been a while, brother. I knew the construction work was over, but I came here in person to say hello to my brother, who had never even thought of sending a letter home. “After all, it’s my older brother who passed on all of the household chores to me.”
Courtesy, according to my sister’s translator.
The greeting was, ‘You’re such a piece of trash, brother, that you passed on all the work to me and didn’t even write a letter.’
Because that was actually the case, I had nothing to say.
The reason was that when I got home, I was busy contemplating how tired I was every day and just took it easy.
But… it was my fault.
“…sorry.”
“You just need to know.”
“Hmph,” said Cardia, crossing her arms.
As I obediently dug into the apple, I could see that my sharp eyes had softened a bit, as if my mood had eased.
However, since those eyes were not completely relaxed, it was said that they were still squinted.
Seeing Cardia like that, I decided to quickly drive a wedge into it.
“…I have some pudding that I just made. Why don’t you come inside and try it?”
Pudding.
Because I was reincarnated in this s-team funky world, all the knowledge I had from my previous life became useless.
Nevertheless, the things that were useful were those related to ‘cooking’.
Snacks like pudding, ice cream, and merchelin were something I had often learned in an orphanage in my past life as ‘baking skills’, and although magic and science had advanced, I was a bit lacking in this area, so the snacks I made were quite popular, so that’s why. did.
‘If you don’t have rice, can’t you just eat bread?’
That’s not the logic.
I often learned that if I learned the art of baking, I wouldn’t have to go out and starve later.
Some kids even learned how to use machines rather than baking.
Anyway, the baking skills I learned in my previous life were a great way to earn pocket money when I didn’t know that this was the world of Monaka.
It was also often used as an item to soothe my younger sister, Cardia, when she was angry or upset.
Of course, there were times when I ate the pudding by myself and got angry.
anyway.
When the topic of pudding came up, I saw Cardia’s eyes sparkle.
My younger sister was the same as ever and couldn’t be bothered to look at something sweet.
however.
“…Of course, I have my share, too. “Brother?”
One more person came out of the carriage.
Blonde hair down to the feet and a small body.
Wrapped around that body… was a beautiful girl in a light, fluttering casual outfit.
However, there is a girl who clearly shouldn’t be here.
“…your majesty.”
Raysonia took the mound.
And at my words, Raysonia placed her finger on her lips as if to hiss and smiled heartily.
“Your Majesty. Please don’t say things like that. Brother. These people here… are all people I can trust. So, I don’t need to… I don’t want to hear that from my brother, even in a situation like this.”
Raysonia, who said that, walked towards me with small steps.
“So, Brother. “Please call me like you used to.”
Raysonia came right up to my feet and looked up at me.
Compared to my ‘childhood friend’ Cardia, who is just a year or two older than me, the girl barely fits around my waist…
I nodded at what my ‘little sister’ said.
“…Yes, Raysonia. It’s been a while. Of course, there’s your share of pudding, too. “You can eat as much as you want.”
“hehehe, thank you… Brother.”
There were only two puddings, but that was it.
All I had to do was make more.
I just need to forget about Montberries.
however.
“By the way, it’s been a while since I want to eat the tteokbokki that my brother made.”
Raysonia has made additional demands.
This world is a strictly class society.
Although I raised her like a younger sister and treated her like a younger sister, the girl in front of me was still the only empress of the Holy Human Empire, my legitimate ancestor, and my superior in name and reality.
That is, in this world where classes are gangsters.
I had no choice but to criticize it.
“…It’s going to take some time, so I guess I’ll just eat some pudding and wait.”
“hehehehe, yes. Thank you, Brother… I really, really like you.”
I flinched when Raysonia was hugged to me… Then I saw Cardia sighing and winking at me.
“……”
Carefully, raise your hand.
Just like before, I brushed Raysonia’s hair.
She was once a commoner, grew up in my territory and grew up as Cardia’s ‘childhood friend’, and at some point, she followed me around the battlefield… The hair of a girl who eventually awakened the gift of military power and became an empress.
Her hair, which used to be a bit rough, must have been well taken care of these days, so it was soft and free from any snags on her fingers.
“…hehehe.”
He still had the habit of giggling and laughing every time I pet him.
After Raysonia became Empress, I unconsciously brought a smile to my face as I stroked her head for the first time in several years.