NOVEL NEXT Chapter 59 - Episode 59: The Earth Soldier’s Wife [Part 2]
Episode 59: The Earth Soldier’s Wife [Part 2]
Tsuchisuke Jr. and Drab screamed in excitement.
“Wow!!! It’s a monster figure, woohoo!!”
“Eeek!! I want a doll too, Earth!!”
Huh??
T-Toys??
Zaus pulled out children’s toys from the subspace storage box… Why would he bring out something that children would enjoy??
“Kukuku… I command you─”
Zaus showed an incredibly cold expression, merciless and devoid of any hint of compassion.
“─Play to your heart’s content.”
Whaaat?!?!
“Children’s play is their work. They should play like carriage horses.”
W-What are you talking about?!
“B-But, Lord Zaus… I… I want to study.”
“Oh? Tsuchisuke Jr., are you interested in studying?”
“Yeah. I want to try reading books, Earth.”
W-What is Tsuchisuke Jr. saying?! Such demands wouldn’t be granted! Even if we reluctantly played, going against orders would get us killed!! There’s no way such demands would be accepted…
“I see. There’s a library in this Duke’s Castle. I’ll arrange for you to have access to it.”
He granted it!!! He listened to my demand!!!
“Thank you very much!!”
“Hmm! Reading your favorite books is also part of playing. By the way, can you read?”
“Hahaha… I might not be able to read, Earth.”
“I see. We’re currently building a school… You should consult the great sage Caphrodyte. I’ll let her know that you’re interested in learning to read. She’ll teach you anything.”
“B-But is that alright?”
“What do you mean?”
“The male Earth Soldiers are supposed to become warriors… We’re supposed to study stick fighting… It’s common sense in the village, Earth.”
“Ah, you can ignore that. You’re my subordinate. You’ll follow my rules. If you want to study, then study. I won’t tolerate anyone interfering with my subordinates.”
“C-Can you… protect me even though I’m just a kid?”
“Don’t worry. Protecting subordinates is the duty of a ruler. Once you’re able to work, you’ll work. Ruler and subordinate share mutual benefits. But that’s all there is to it.”
“T-Thank you. Hehehe… Lord Zaus is so kind.”
“Do you have any career aspirations for the future?”
“Yeah! I want to become a wizard, Earth.”
“I see! Then pursue that career. And work for me. I’m counting on you.”
“Yeah! Hehehe.”
I still can’t believe it…
“Lord Zaus~ I, I…”
“Oh, um, you’re… Drab, right? What is it?”
“I, I want to try putting on makeup, Earth.”
“Oh! Are you interested in fashion?”
“Yeah.”
Oh noooo!
Drab!
There’s no way such a request would be granted!
Makeup has nothing to do with work! I’m going to be killed for sure this time!!
There’s no way such a request would be accepted…
“Fashion, huh. Hmm. I think Gobuko is good at that. I’ll ask her to take a look at your makeup.”
It was accepted!!! My request was accepted smoothly!!!
“G-Goblin girl?”
“Yeah. I want different races to get along. Can you do it?”
“Y-Yes… I’ll get along with others, Earth.”
“Good. That’s great.”
“Hehehe… Lord Zaus. I, I… have a future dream.”
“Oh? Tell me.”
Oh noooo!
Drab!
What are you saying, Earth!!
This isn’t a place to fulfill future dreams, Earth!!
The nest of evil, Duke’s Castle Earth!!
Don’t say any more, please!!!
“I-I want… to become an idol.”
Aaaaah!!!
Drab!!!
You said something so embarrassing!!!
It’s so embarrassing as a parent!!!
To be rejected and laughed at like this will be the end, Earth!!
It will become Drab’s lifelong trauma!!
Even though this was a story that was laughed at by the villagers of Tsuchimura, why would the villain Zaus ask such a thing…
“I see.”
“I’ve never heard of a Earth Soldier becoming an idol, have you? Monster idols, like harpies or sirens, perhaps. Is it strange for someone like me with an earthy complexion to aim to be an idol?”
“No, it’s not strange at all.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. Doing something nobody else does can be fun, you know?”
“Ahaha!”
“Alright then, Drab, aim to be an idol!”
“Yeah! I’ll do my best, Earth!!”
I heard it!!! He listened to our request more kindly than anyone else!!!
Even Drab’s request was granted…
What on earth is going on?
“Alright. Let’s do this for the two of you to work towards your future.”
Saying so, Lord Zaus took something out from the subspace.
“Ta-da!”
“Wow!!! It’s the Eating Goblin March cookies!!!”
“I’ve never seen them before!!”
Ah, those cookies are popular even in the Demon Lord’s domain!
The outside has goblin patterns, and inside is gooey chocolate.
And rumors say there are rare eyebrow goblin patterns on the cookies!!
But… Even Earth Soldiers have never eaten such expensive sweets!!!
“Alright, I’ll give you one box, so share it nicely between the two of you.”
“Yes!!”
A whole box!!!
It’s like a dream come true… I still can’t believe it.
“Z-Zaus-sama… Why are you so kind to us like this?”
“Huh? I haven’t been kind to you at all, have I?”
No, considering everything that has happened… Clearly, it’s all been kindness…
This person is made entirely of kindness. With this combo of kindness, my stamina is completely depleted~~.
“Well, if I had to say… Fun is justice. Maybe that’s why.”
“F-Fun… is… justice?”
“Yeah. Fun is justice. If life isn’t fun, what’s the point of living?”
“T-That’s… well, yes… But… Are we not slaves?”
“If you’re slaves, then I’m the ruler. It’s the natural right of a ruler to take care of their subordinates.”
“I-Is that so…”
“When I say ‘have fun,’ you must enjoy life! You have no freedom!! If I say turn right, you turn right. If I say white is black, you say white is black!! My orders are absolute!! So if I say enjoy life, you must enjoy it!! You must live your life to the fullest!! Kuhahaha!!”
“Kuhaha~~”
T-This person… is the real deal.
Utterly bottomless…
“Then, about the duties of the wife, I’ll discuss them with Meel later. Well, there’s a nursery too, so you can work without worries. Of course, you’ll receive proper wages. Normally, you’ll get one day off per week. But for women, in addition to the weekly break, I’ve arranged three extra days off per month.”
Even menstrual leave…
“As soon as you get a job, you’ll work diligently. Like carriage horses. Be prepared for that. Kukuku. I won’t show mercy.”
“…………”
“But if you’re feeling unwell, take a break immediately. It’s not like I’m worried about you. It would be troublesome if everyone got sick. If it spreads, it’ll lead to a decrease in the forces within the territory. Well, it’s a matter of efficiency, so to speak.”
T-This person is endlessly kind…
He’s such a good man…
I’ve never met such a good man before…
“U-Um…”
“What is it, wife? Do you have any complaints?”
“Doshiko…”
“What about it?”
“My name… My name is Doshiko.”
“Oh, you want me to call you by your name?”
“……Yeah.”
“Hmm… Well, you’re the wife of Tsuchisuke, right? Isn’t wife fine?”
“…………”
Damn it.
My heart’s pounding won’t stop.
I haven’t felt this way since the first time I was embraced by Tsuchisuke…
And then, Tsuchisuke arrived.
“Hahaha. Just as I said. Lord Zaus is an incredible demon.”
“Hey… you.”
“What’s up?”
“Hug me.”
“What’s gotten into you all of a sudden, wife?! Why are you making such a lewd face?! Aren’t you sweating and all flushed?!?”
“I’m in the mood for it.”
“Alright, here we go!! Let’s make the third baby!!!”
Ah, Zaus-sama…
“You… I want you… to hug me… tightly…”
To forget about that person…