My Disciples Know That I Am Strong

Episode 6. To not be lonely (1)

“Your house has changed a lot in two months.”

Parroco said as he looked around the house.

Since living with five people, we had to add a lot of furniture, so we couldn’t help but touch every corner of the house, starting with the furniture arrangement.

“The Marquis of Medidis told me what you did at the New Year’s party.”

Things I did…….

Her hair went white when she remembered how she had squeaked inappropriate words at the nobles and the imperial family and knocked out the leader of the knights.

She couldn’t even say a word about the atrocities that she couldn’t even excuse.

“I think I need some explanation. Could you please?”

“That… ….”

I hesitated at her words.

It wasn’t because I was worried about what excuse to make, it was because of my tone.

Paroco wasn’t my father, but I was Prause.

As long as I was possessed by Prause, I was reluctant to speak to Parocco in a commanding tone.

No matter what, it’s because he’s a father.

The memory of Prauss left in my head was causing a sense of rejection.

“That?”

“…… It’s no big deal.”

I reluctantly opened my mouth at his urging.

“Your tone has become quite stiff. Well, since we haven’t lived together for months, it’s understandable.”

“It doesn’t matter… ….”

Ah, can’t we use respectful words even at this moment?

I felt more uncomfortable than when I used short words to the crown prince.

“Hmm. It’s good to say it to me, but wouldn’t you use that kind of tone when you go somewhere else?”

In lieu of answering, I closed my eyes and opened them. I couldn’t bear to tell a lie.

“I think I’m living well, I’m glad. If you’re crooked because you’re a teenager, your parents should understand.”

At what age twenty does puberty come?

“Master, are you in puberty?”

“…… No.”

Don’t intervene. Stay still. Because you’re trying to get into trouble.

“So can you tell me who those kids are and who this woman is? I have a rough idea.”

Looking at the warriors and Ariel, he says.

I don’t know what you’re expecting, but you’re wrong, so please don’t tell me.

“This is Ariel, she’s just a girl I live with… all. I don’t have any other feelings…….”

“Huh? Living together even though you have no feelings?”

“Somehow it happened… Oh, I can’t stand it.”

I strode towards the parchment.

I can’t speak or express myself the way I want. Then there was only one option I could do.

He took up an ink pen and scribbled on the parchment.

I then showed it to Parocco. He looked at the parchment and muttered for a long time.

“Ariel and these children were forced to live together because of circumstances…… ?”

I nodded.

They, who had been a step behind, sneaked up to me and examined the contents of the parchment.

They looked at me and the parchment with surprised expressions after seeing the words written by Parocco.

“Prause spoke honorific words?!”

“I can’t believe Master has someone to say honorifics to… ….”

“If a teacher speaks with respect, then you are a teacher of a teacher! Then you are the Master!”

“How much respect can I have for you to say respectful things to Master?”

Can you guys be quiet? Do you still have a headache right now?

“No matter the circumstances, bringing a grown-up wife and children……. Even children of different races. Did you buy a slave?”

I scribbled on the parchment again.

“That’s right, but you didn’t buy these kids to do something? Then why…….”

Paroco’s questioning was natural, but I couldn’t tell them that they were heroes.

“… I can’t explain it, but never to do bad things… All.”

It was already a poor excuse at the point where I couldn’t tell the truth, but I couldn’t help it.

Aside from believing it, I didn’t want to trouble Parocco.

I don’t know if this is my heart or Prause’s heart, though.

“The atmosphere has changed a lot in just a few months.”

The atmosphere has not changed.

I entered the inside of a person named Prause.

“…… For now, don’t bother asking about things that aren’t said. Now you are at an age where you can take responsibility for what you have to do.”

I was relieved to be treated more leniently than I thought.

“Still, don’t act informally to people of high status.”

A warning tone.

For the first time in a long time, I felt nostalgic for my parents’ nagging.

Still, it was irresistible for me to speak in a commanding tone with short words.

If I could activate it the way I intended, I would have fixed it a long time ago.

“…… I’ll take care of that… All.”

“The Marquis told me everything. To the imperial family and nobles, what did you do at the New Year’s party?”

I shyly averted my gaze.

“Do you really think that is a responsible action?”

“That… ….”

“It is only in front of me that your rudeness is forgiven in this world. The aristocrats valued your ability so well, otherwise you would have been executed.”

Parroco said earnestly with his arms crossed. Her benevolent smile had now changed to a serious expression.

But for some reason, I knew instinctively that his reprimand wasn’t about my arrogance.

“Prause, do you know who I am working so hard for?”

“… ….”

For whom?

It was easy for anyone present to know that it was for me.

I knew from the moment I was possessed that he had a special affection for Prause.

No matter how much money he receives as the butler of the marquis, how many parents would be able to send dozens of gold every year to their son?

“I can’t lose you either.”

I couldn’t comment on his words.

It was because he was heartbroken even though he wasn’t even his real parent.

“Since you are a smart kid, I think you would have understood if I had said this. I hope you will correct your tone the next time you meet a nobleman.”

I’m sorry for Parocco, but unless the facial expression management skill is released, I had no choice but to leave it as a personal wish.

* * *

“It’s delicious… …. It wouldn’t hurt to work as a chef for an aristocratic family right away.”

Should we say the behavior of a butler in an aristocratic family?

After tasting the food with dignity, he left a surprising impression.

“Isn’t it?! Eat more, Master.”

“Master…… ?”

Tina put some ribs on Parroco’s plate.

“The meat is tender!”

“That, yes… …. Thank you.”

In front of him, three warriors ate ribs and laughed happily as if they had everything in the world.

“I’ve tried many foods in the capital city, but none are as seasoned and delicious as Master’s. I’d rather buy and eat Master’s stuff, right?”

Maria clenched her ribs in praise.

As you can see, tonight’s dinner was Galbitang and homemade skewers that I made myself.

I bought a lot of meat while I went to the capital to buy ingredients.

Because only the ribs were not sold separately, I asked the meat vendor for all the parts and brought them all.

If it wasn’t for Ariel and Maria’s wind magic, it would have been a lot of trouble.

“Delicious… ….”

Iris didn’t say much, but she was smiling and wagging her tail.

“Prause.”

“What is it?”

“How did you come up with the idea of putting batter on skewers?”

Ariel mumbled and smiled happily at the world.

“That is food that already exists. It’s just hard to see in the market place.”

The reason it is hard to see fried chicken skewers among the common people is because the fried chicken skewers are a burden to merchants.

It takes a lot of hands, and you have to buy not only the price of meat, but also the ingredients to coat the fries, so merchants who have to leave a margin must have thought it was tight.

Above all, I couldn’t do it even if I wanted to because the oil for frying was extremely expensive.

You might ask if the price could be raised that much, but most of the people who go to the market are basically ordinary people who can barely survive a day.

It was difficult for expensive food to become popular in such a place.

After explaining it roughly, “Prause seems to be more knowledgeable than I thought.” Said Ariel, picking up another chicken skewer.

“Prause, do you dream of becoming a chef?”

These were the words of her father, who had been quietly listening to the story.

“…… No, that’s not it.”

“If becoming a chef is your dream, you can tell the Marquis and ask him to accept you as a new chef.”

“Okay… all.”

I will live as an unemployed for the rest of my life.

I intended to live in a moderately quiet village by defeating the demon king and selling only a few relics when the demon tribe disappeared.

I don’t know what kind of woman she will become, but she wanted to live comfortably, give birth to one or two children of her own, and live a peaceful life.

“You are an adult now. She should take care of herself.”

“I already have enough money.”

“If you spend the money I gave you frugally, you will live on for the rest of your life. Still, I want you, Prausu, to live through various experiences.”

“Think about it.”

It was an awkward tone to speak to Parocco.

A sigh came out of my mouth at the sight of him having nothing to say, even if he was right away yelling at me.

“Tea, drink.”

La, she almost came out, but she managed to suppress it.

“This?”

“Jujube tea. When you eat a lot of greasy food, it makes you feel comfortable.”

I also gave it to the children and Ariel.

I stroked the heads of the children who drank well once as usual.

I collect the utensils again and go to the kitchen.

Ariel was standing next to me before I knew it.

“Can I wash the dishes?”

“Yes.”

Seeing Ariel washing the dishes naturally without grumbling now, I was about to laugh bitterly.

I am the only one in this world who has the Spirit King wash the dishes.

As I was cleaning the dirty kitchen, I heard Tina’s voice from the living room.

“Hey, Master!”

“Huh?”

“Teacher, how did you feel when you were young?”

“He was a naughty boy.”

“Master is a mischievous person… …. I can’t imagine.”

“I was just an ordinary kid enjoying every day without thinking. But…… After something happened, it suddenly changed. No, did you make it change?”

Something…….

-They are always watching.

As I was listening to Parocco’s story, it was as if someone’s words were piercing my ears.

[The skill [Expression Management] Is temporarily canceled.]

As I was facing the hologram in front of her eyes, Ariel peered through the hologram and into my face.

“Prause? Why are you making that face?”

“…… No, nothing.”

The tone of voice was also back to mine, not Prause’s.

It was a useless fairy tale.

I don’t want to film a new wave drama. Whatever past Prause had, she didn’t want to reveal it.

She turned her head away to hide her expression from Ariel.

“Never mind.”

“Then don’t make such a weak expression. You know what doesn’t suit you?”

Damn it, does the skill get canceled when the emotion gets too high?

In that case, you shouldn’t activate it even more. My feelings and Prause’s feelings are completely different.

“Well, but…… There is no change in being a good child, as it was then and now.”

He evaded his words just as he was about to listen. As if he was reluctant to tell me any more.

“Right! Master, you are a really good person.”

“Even if the tone is a bit stiff and harsh…… I know you always give for us.”

“We would have been quietly dying somewhere without Master. Master is our benefactor.”

The voice that tickled my ears disappeared at the excited voices of the three warriors.

The phrase that the facial expression management skill has been released has also disappeared. The confused feelings gradually subsided.

“Then you are really fortunate.”

I glanced at the back of Paroko, who spoke softly, then quietly looked away.