We prepared to fight the orcs again

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“It can’t be helped. I didn’t want to use it too frequently, but…”
“Gazz…go…gugaa!?”

While listening to Mr. Ekenhart’s snoring, which sounded as if something was stuck in his throat, I rummaged through my luggage and took out some herbs.
Of course, they were sleeping herbs.
Not only did they have the effect of healing fatigue by inducing a deep sleep, but they also helped you fall asleep more quickly. If I ate these herbs, I should be able to sleep soundly even if his snoring continued.
I felt like relying too much on herbs wasn’t good, but there was no other way now.
We’d be fighting the orcs again tomorrow, so I couldn’t afford to be tired tomorrow.

“Hmm…gulp.”

I drank the herbs with some water and dove back into my sleeping bag.
The snoring continued as usual, but as the drowsiness increased, it bothered me less and less.
I surrendered to the drowsiness and quietly set off on a journey to the world of dreams…

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The next morning, I left the tent, leaving Mr. Ekenhart, who was still sleeping, and met up with Liza, who had just come out of Claire’s tent. Leo also joined us as we headed to the river for morning preparations.
Due to being on watch duty, my sleep time was short, but thanks to the sleep herb, I woke up feeling refreshed and didn’t feel any tiredness from the day before.
By the way, Liza still seemed to enjoy watching me shave my beard, but I couldn’t help but feel a little doubtful that it was enjoyable for a little girl to watch an adult man shave his beard.
Well, if Liza was amused by it, then it was fine.

“Good morning, Mr. Takumi.”
“Good morning, Ms. Claire. And Ms. Anne.”
“Good morning…”

By the time I finished getting ready and left the river, Ms. Claire and Ms. Anne, who seemed to have been getting ready inside the tent, came out. I greeted the two of them, but when I looked at Ms. Anne, she didn’t seem to be feeling very well, and had a gloomy expression.
…I wonder if she couldn’t sleep well in the tent?

“Anne, pull yourself together. It’s because you were up late petting Liza, just because she’s cute.”
“Even when she’s sleeping, her ears and tail twitch cutely, so I could not help myself…”

“Hahaha, so that is why you couldn’t sleep.”
“Liza is cute?”

I thought that Ms. Anne couldn’t sleep well because of the unfamiliar tent, but apparently it was because she was up late watching Liza… At least she cared about Liza enough to not wake her up.
Liza was cute when she’s awake, but I could understand the feeling that she was also cute when sleeping.

As Ms. Anne slumped over, I smiled at her, and Liza tilted her head with a puzzled expression.

“Now then, let us begin just as we did yesterday… Today, let’s start with Tilura.”
“Yes, understood!”

After breakfast, it was time to experience battle against the orcs, just like yesterday.
Liza had already been briefed during breakfast and understood what was to be done.
She seemed a bit disappointed that she couldn’t fight the orcs this time, which might suggest that she found joy in the act of fighting?

“Sister Tilura, do your best!”
“Wuff!”
“Yes! Liza, Leo, I’ll do my best!”

Liza sat on Leo’s back and cheered.
Ms. Claire stood behind them, gently supporting her, so that Liza would not fall.
Tilura was slightly nervous, probably because she wanted to show Liza how capable she was. But she didn’t seem as tense as she was during first battle with the orcs yesterday, and it seemed she would be fine.

“After Tilura, it’s Sherry’s turn. Can you do it?”
“Kyau!”
“Go, Sherry!”
“Grau!”
“Kyau!”

It seemed like today, I was going to be the last one to fight, with Sherry following after Tilura. Well, based on what we decided yesterday, I’ll probably have to fight two orcs, so it’s no wonder I’m last. Sherry responded to Mr. Ekenhart with a bark, determined not to make the same mistakes as yesterday.

“Now good Leo, we’re counting on you.”
“Wuff…sniff sniff…”
“Mama, you can do it!”

I had already given Leo the medicinal herbs beforehand.
When asked by Mr. Ekenhart, Leo nodded and sniffed around the forest for any signs of the orcs.

Leo really did want to show Liza how capable she could be. And it was heartwarming to see Liza cheering on everyone so innocently.
I might also feel more motivated if I were cheered on during my fight with the orcs. However, I had to be careful to not get too caught up in it as well.

“Hmm, it seems like Tilura and Sherry have become accustomed to it, even though it’s only their second time. Perhaps it’s because they’ve been carefully observing the orcs and are able to remain calm…”

After Leo searched for the orcs, Phillip and the others would lure it in, and then Tilura and Sherry defeated it.
They had learned from their mistakes yesterday, and were able to finish it without ever being in danger.
Tilura used her height to her advantage, and targeted their legs. She also might have learned from Liza’s fighting style, as she stabbed the orc in the shoulder to prevent it from moving its arms. And once it was defenseless, she thrust her sword into its chest.
Even if she was getting used to it, it was quite a merciless way to fight for one so young.
This satisfied Mr. Ekenhart greatly.

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