Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

hateful!

I used fire magic to heat the wind and used a handkerchief to dry Silphie's body.

After the clothes dried, the subtle effect disappeared.

Little Rudy remained asleep.

"Thank you, thank you..."

"I said hesitantly."

"Next time something like this happens, beat them up, otherwise they'll keep bothering you."

"But if we resist, even bigger children will come..."

"Then you'll beat up even the big kids!"

"How can this be done..."

Hilfi looked embarrassed.

I smiled.

"You've had it tough too, because you were bullied because your hair color is similar to that of the Spelud."

"Are you...are you alright?"

"Because my teacher is also a demon, there's no prejudice against him. By the way, what race are you?"

"……do not know."

Hilfi pursed her lips slightly, looking somewhat disappointed.

"My mother is human, and my father is half human and half long-eared."

"One-quarter Long-eared Clan blood..."

"Although my father said... I'm not a demon... the color of my hair is different from my father's and mother's..."

As Hilfi spoke, she started to cry, feeling wronged.

It's not easy.

I couldn't help but gently pat Sylphie's head.

I know why.

Like me, Hilfi has something called the Laplace factor in her body.

That's why he had green hair even though he didn't have demon blood.

But it's no use saying it now, anyway, after the Great Transfer Event, this green hair will turn white.

I like both colors!

"You're going to deliver food to your father, right?"

I asked.

"Um……"

"Then let's go, I'll go with you."

"Eh? Why?"

"Look, those guys might come back. If you get bullied again, wouldn't I look bad?"

"Well, ah..."

Hilfi nodded, seemingly confused.

So well-behaved, so obedient.

But I'm sorry, Sylphie, I lied.

Those guys will never come back.

I just wanted to spend more time with you, that's why I said we should go together.

"Um, thank you for protecting me."

"That's what Hilfi said."

"We're friends, and friends should help each other."

"Are we... are we friends?"

"Sylphie doesn't want to? Then just pretend I didn't say anything."

"Ah! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to refuse... Rather, thank you for being willing to be my friend..."

Because of her hair color, Silphie had no friends in the village.

So, when they heard that I was willing to be friends, they got a little too excited.

Ok?

You ask me how I figured it out?

Please, her ears are practically shaking like little fans.

That's how it was in my past life. Whenever Hilfi gets excited or shy, her long ears twitch non-stop.

It's so cute.

"Let's go!"

As I spoke, I naturally took Silphie's hand.

"Um……"

Hilfi nodded, blushing.

Together we delivered the meal to Mr. Roltz.

After that, we had a great time.

……

After dropping Silphie off at home, I was in a very good mood.

It was a long time since I played with my wife, although it was a bit of a shame that the child's body couldn't do what adults could do.

But before stepping into the house.

I managed to calm myself down a bit.

Because I know that Paul is in a pretty bad mood right now.

as predicted.

He was standing in the entryway with his hands on his hips, looking angry.

Memories gradually flooded my mind.

In my past life, I argued vehemently, and this incident caused Paul to lose his confidence as a father.

But not this time.

Because Paul is my father.

Even if it's just acting, I want to make Paul feel better; it's what I should do as a son.

and so……

"I'm sorry, Father!"

When I came to my father, I immediately bowed very respectfully.

Paul was taken aback for a moment.

But soon, he put on an angry stance again.

"Why do you say sorry?"

"Because I did something bad outside today."

7. I'm sorry, Father.

I'm sorry, Paul.

I've always wanted to say this to you in person.

Why should I say sorry?

Because I failed to properly fulfill my duties as a son.

He neither protected this family nor truly treated you as his father.

But you treated me like a son until the very end.

Although it was very clumsy.

But you fulfilled your responsibilities as a father well.

So, I'm really sorry, Paul.

I can't say anything else.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Paul's perspective.

When I learned that Rudy had hit the Eitel's Somar boy, my first reaction was surprise.

Because Rudy doesn't seem like the type to bully the weak.

He was very mature from a young age, so mature that even I, his father, lost some of my confidence.

Hehe, I'm a little embarrassed to say this, but after all, this is my first time being a father, so I think it's forgivable if I'm a little negligent, right?

probably.

But if Rudy really did bully the weak...