Liza was able to understand the bird monster

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“The birdie said the same thing that mama said to you. Mama didn’t hear it wrong!”
“Is-is that so? Liza, you can understand what that monster was saying?”
“Yes!”

Liza nodded energetically.
I had heard before that beastkin were special for beast type monsters… But I thought that was only for monsters that walked on four legs, like Leo and fenrirs.
Hmm… Well, perhaps these birds were in the same category.

“Uh, well… So, the monster really does want to make a contract with Tilura.”
“Is that so…hmm…”

Even if it did, it was Tilura’s choice, and she should not feel forced to do it.
I didn’t really know much about monsters and familiars. Was it unusual for a monster to want to become one? Well, Sherry had been like that.
Well, Leo had been there at the time. And it was also because Ms. Claire had saved her.
Though, Leo was also here now… Perhaps it was the power of a Silver Fenrir then… I would have to praise her later, and give her some sausages.

“I think it is a good thing, Tilura. While you are training, you are still just a child. So I would worry less if you had a strong monster who could protect you. Don’t you agree, Mr. Takumi?”
“Me? Well… Tilura did say that she wanted a familiar, after she saw Sherry. So I don’t think it is a bad idea. It will definitely be safer. If Tilura likes the monster, that is?”
“I think so too. I have Sherry, and Mr. Takumi has Leo. But more than a guard…I hope that it can be a good friend to Tilura.”

Mr. Ekenhart approved of the idea.
The reason was that Tilura was still young. And even if she could defeat an orc, she was still an easier target, and it could be dangerous.
Especially since she was the daughter of a duke.
For some reason, he asked for my opinion as well, and so I agreed with him. Though, I also expressed that it should only happen if it and Tilura could get along.

There was no point in having a familiar if you did not like each other.
Ms. Claire agreed as well. She thought a familiar should be a friend more than a guard.
While Tilura could play with other children if she went to the orphanage, the only one close to her age in the mansion was Liza. So she only played with her or Leo and Sherry.
So considering that, having a new friend would be a good thing.
Of course, if they were a good fit, that is.

“Hmm, indeed. While it’s easy to focus on the advantages, there are other things to consider as well.”
“…Hmm, it is difficult. But she really does want a familiar.”
“In that case, perhaps she should talk to it first? With Liza and Leo there, she will be able to communicate with it.”
“Yes, I will do that!”
“That is good. It is important to communicate. And then if Tilura does not want to, we can politely ask it to go away.”

“Uh…why did you choose me?”

I had taken Tilura and returned to Leo.
The bird-like monster, which had been huddled in fear, fluttered its wings excitedly with delight by Tilura’s arrival.
Leo and Liza interpreted…well, mainly it was Liza.
She was riding on Leo’s back and looked happy. I wasn’t sure if it was because we were relying on her, or if it was a game for her…it was probably the latter.

“KiiI! Kii-kii!”

Tilura had seemed like she did not know what to say. And so she started with that question.
The large monster was intimidating, but she was brave, just like her father and sister.
Mr. Ekenhart and the others were watching nervously from the back… If he was so worried, he should join us.
It’s not like he would be in the way or anything.

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