Chapter 92 Lyam, Let's Discuss A Little
Everyone has their own hobbies.
Quollio likes reading, I like training. I'm not sure about Shura, but Sham loves trying different foods. And right now, walking next to me in the market street of Western Country's Southern District, Lyam's hobby seems to be "cooking."
"Ah. This root vegetable looks good. It seems tasty."
"Nah, you can't tell just by gazin' at it."
"Yeah. Look, the roots are long and thick. That means they've absorbed a lot of nutrients from the earth."
"Hold up, you think you're some kinda ingredient whisperer or somethin'?"
"Uh, that's a bit too much..."
Lyam, holding a basket on her arm, looked a bit shy while checking out the food.
Hmm, a quiet and hardworking beautiful girl who loves cooking. That's pretty classic. But I don't mind; I actually like it.
"But do you live off-campus and whip up meals yourself most days?"
"Not all the time. When I'm busy, I sometimes eat the dorm food, but my sister is really picky."
"So, you're cookin' for your high-maintenance sibling, huh? Aw, you're a total softie."
"Uh, thank you."
I didn't know Sham was picky. Yeah, that makes sense. She probably hates bitter vegetables and stuff.
Cooking for her sister like that shows how nice Lyam is.
"Mr. Hiiro, do you not come to places like this often?"
"Nah, I usually stick to dorm food. To be frank, if someone like me were seen browsing markets and shops, it'd cause a scene... or worse."
"Eh. It's not like that..."
"Yeah, really? You think people wouldn't stare or whisper when they see me eyeing up blades and armor?"
"...Uh."
"Hehe, caught you looking around awkwardly. You're so transparent."
Actually, I've been feeling a lot of eyes on us.
At first glance, it's a big, scary-looking guy with a shy beautiful girl. It probably looks like a classic beauty and the beast situation.
Damn those bystanders. I'm the protagonist here! But if I were in their shoes, I'd probably think about calling for help!
"Well, I mean, even with weapon shops, I've got my own arsenal, so I'm not exactly browsing for new gear."
"Oh... it's Ruthless, right? Mr. Hiiro's white beast."
"Yeah, it's a handful. Not only does it give me a mental earful when it wants to, but anyone else would struggle to handle its... unique personality."
"Ahaha. Sounds tough."
(What's with this vibe? I'm like a troublesome kid. I'm really not happy about this.)
(Actually, it is troublesome, in a way.)
(What the heck! This is so annoying! I don't want to hear that from my Master!)
Ms. Ruthless seems really unhappy, sending me strong headaches. I do rely on her, but it's true that she sometimes acts like a brat. And what does she mean by not wanting to hear it from me?
"...Mr. Hiiro, aren't you scared of the white beast?"
"Ha! Why would I be? It's just a... weird beast."
"Weird beast? Actually, a lot of people are really scared of them."
"Yeah, but generally, folks view them as benevolent allies to humans, right? They're not something to inspire terror."
"Yes, that's how people see it. But there are many who say we should get rid of white beasts because they are still beasts."
Now that I think about it, I heard that in Ráðgríðr where Lyam was, they manage white beasts that have been controlled and protected by the knight order.
So it's not surprising that there are voices against that. Beasts are humanity's enemies. For families who have suffered, it's natural to feel like they can't forgive, just like Shura did back then.
Maybe Lyam, who owns the Mokumon lamp, has also faced some criticism.
"Just 'cause there's a lot o' noise don't mean they're tellin' the truth."
"Eh?"
"If you wanna ignore the haters, just keep your chin up. That's all that matters."
"Mr. Hiiro..."
I have no intention of letting go of Ruthless now. Even if Shura or Quollio asked me to.
I get bothered a lot, but I also feel attached. I bet Lyam feels the same way. Lyam smiled with squinty eyes and let out a sigh that seemed relaxed.
"Well, asking you to 'go shopping with me' is probably a bit too much for you right now. Hehe."
"...What? No way! I'm fine with it!"
To change the topic a bit, I should get back to the main point.
Yeah, this shopping trip is actually a way to help someone who's shy. But Lyam is really humble, so I think I need to push a little more.
"You're all bluster and no bite, eh? Fine, I'll grant you this one more favor."
"Uh, another one?"
"Yep. Spit it out already!"
"U-uh..."
Lyam frowned a bit, looking troubled, but I knew I couldn't let up now.
With everyone watching more closely, Lyam finally seemed to decide on a request and looked up with a serious expression.
"Okay, um..."
"Yeah?"
"Um..."
"Um?"
"Um... please eat the food I made. It's a test!"
"......" (......)
(......)
Ah.
Yeah.
I thought, it might be better to make the big sister drink Lyam's nail clippings than to make Lyam drink the big sister's.
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