I gathered some of the men into the tent
“Kii. Kii!”
“Ah. Rahle likes it too!”
“Pii! Pii!”
“Pii!”
“Hmm. I see. The cockatrices also enjoy having their feathers stroked…”
I could hear Tilura with Rahle, while Sebastian and Alfred appeared to be brushing Cokka and Trice.
“And Walter is with Volgrau. And the horses are with the guards. It seems that few people are actually resting.”
And Mr. Euto was with the fenrirs. Along with an awkward-looking Ms. Lugretta… It seems they were comparing the softness of each fenrir’s fur.
But while it seemed that people were busy brushing and not really resting, it had really been the horses and fenrirs doing much of the work during our journey. So it was fine.
“Ah, Liza. Your fur is quite tangled. Let me know if it hurts.”
“Mmm…hahah!”
While the fur was soft, it often got tangled so that the brush would get stuck.
I tried to be careful and gentle, and Liza seemed fine for now.
“Excuse me, Lady Liza.”
“Huh!? Ah! Hahaha!”
“Liza, that laughing is a little creepy.”
Ms. Lyra picked up a brush and started to work on Liza’s other tail.
Being brushed by two people at the same time caused Liza to laugh in a strange, cat-like manner.
Still, it did not look like it tickled. Apparently, it just felt nice.
In any case, the rest time soon ended, which meant an end to the brushing.
When we continued our journey towards Range Village, the fenrirs and horses all seemed eager. Perhaps they had been refreshed.
Though, there were some disgruntled fenrirs who had not been able to be brushed.
While it would be hard work, Ms. Chita and Ms. Emeralda would have to continue with them after dinner.
Also, the children seemed to enjoy it, so they would likely be happy to help as well…
—
“Now, there is a reason that I had you all gather here together.”
After dinner, I spent some time with Claire, and then trained with Tilura.
And now, it was right before bed time.
I then spoke to the men who I had gathered at the tent.
“What do you mean, Takumi?”
“I have heard about the matter…but should I really be present?”
“I would like to participate, as it might be useful in finding someone in Range Village. I didn’t actually think too deeply about such things before. But after seeing you and Lady Claire together…”
Of course, I had brought Mr. Euto, the most important person.
And Nicholas, who I was curious to hear from.
And Phillip, who had overheard me talking to Nicholas.
Claire had also taken Ms. Lugretta and the others and started her own little party.
For some reason, Johanna had been with them. As was Ms. Lyra. Perhaps Claire had forced them to join in.
Well, if they had trouble getting up in the morning, I would have to give them some herbs for recovery.
“Ah, Phillip. Here, we should all talk freely and casually. Just like that time in Bleiyu Village.”
“But…”
“Oh, don’t worry about me. I’m the type of person who will go drinking with people from the slums. And in slums much worse than the one here.”
I was starting to worry about Mr. Euto.
And I also felt sorry for Ms. Lugretta.
“Ah…uh…very well. I mean, yes.”
“Good. Besides, there’s no need to be formal with me any other day. I’m like Takumi over here. We’re not used to all that formality.”
“…Knowing your history, you should be used to it. And I’m sure you actually are.”
I muttered.