Okami Wa Nemuranai

3

"Hey, Lecan. You've come a long way. Are you alone today?

"Edda seems to have a lot of business to attend to. He promised to make sweets with his wife next door."

"Right. Anyway, I'm glad to see you. [M] When I look at your face, my heart feels better."

"That's changing."

"I think so too"

Norma raised her voice and laughed. It's a good laugh with no shade and humidity. Lecan laughed at the edge of his mouth.

Again, this nursery is comfortable. It feels good to spend time by Norma.

"I just wanted to talk to you about something."

"Wow. What?"

"The Goncourt family asked me if I could get Eda's" recovery. "

Recan looked sinister. Glancing at Lecan's face like that, Norma gave him a funny look and made him squint like a child.

"You happen to look grumpy. You're worried about Edda. [M] Thanks."

My last words are a thank you to Zinger for bringing me tea.

"What do you think you should do?"

"I'm wondering if I should take it."

"What?"

"Of course, unless you or Edda don't like it. But if not, I think you should take it."

"Why is that?"

"You may be separated from Edda next year. Edda could stay in this town, or she could go somewhere. Even if you go somewhere, you might even come back to this town. In any case, it would be desirable for this town to be a safe haven for Eda. I wonder if we can get this far."

"Oh."

"Fine. That being the case, how do we keep Edda safe in this town? Eda became a golden adventurer. You made a promise to tell your lord the truth about Eda and to help keep Eda safe."

"Oh."

"And rumors, lords, that the Goncourt family took Eda for Eda's (recovery) and she was badly hit by you are spreading to the powerful and the rich."

"Well, well."

"It's what we do from there. As a matter of fact, the conflict between the Goncourt family and you makes it easier for other aristocrats to offer Eda asylum."

"What? Hmm. I see."

"There is also the question of how far we can trust the Lords. I might gradually tie Eda up, hoping to keep her safe"

"Speaking of which, yes."

"So it's safer to not just rely on the Lords, but also take refuge in the leading families"

"I guess there are a few leading houses. Why would you choose the Goncourt family?

"Because I know how horrible you are to the bone marrow. Lord Demon King in Black.

Rekan blurted.

Norma smiled.

"Besides, at this stage, it's not an exaggeration to seek asylum. I'm just saying we're just gonna walk a little bit from here."

"Even from this one?

"That's right. Why do you think the Goncourt family is calling you now? I just went to see him, but Prado's health is extremely good. More than I could think of from before. I don't need Edda's recovery right now."

"Then why call"

"I think you want to make a settlement. Invite you, take the [Recovery], and maybe pay a little more. It's like a ritual."

"I see. Okay. If Eda wants, let's go to the Goncourt house."

"You're coming too, Lecan."

"Do I need to go with you?

"Yes. I'm looking around."

"Around?"

"Oh, the aristocracy is something that leaks naturally outside. There are many servants and many people in and out. Who came, what happened, is known around every bit. By going, you two will know that the Goncourt family and the golden adventurers of this town have reconciled."

"I see. You seem right."

"If we respond to this invitation, we will be called sometimes in the future. Well, it depends then whether you take it or not. Anyway, only for the first time, you should accompany me."

"Got it. If I were to go, when?

"Maybe the day after tomorrow."

"Okay. Ask for Edda's convenience and get back to me right away"

"I think this will be welcomed by the lord."

"Why?

"Think about it, Lecan. If you were the ruler, would you welcome a man like a gold-class adventurer and a heap of danger in a rivalry with the noblemen of the town?

I looked like Lecan didn't like it.

Norma stood up and laughed.

Lekan asked what he had in mind.

"What if they call me from a nobleman other than the Goncourt family?

"At the moment, I don't think the Lords will call the other three, anyway. If that's the case, it's when they clearly realize that Prado's physical fitness is not due to normal recovery."

"When will that be?"

"I don't know that. The day may not come. Until now, worrying about injuries, even if you're not wounded, is like applying wound medication in advance."

"Yeah?"

"Doesn't make much sense"