Chapter 86 Trouble Occurs
"Ms. Thea, are you really okay?"
"Hmm... I'm feeling good."
In response to Monica's repeated questions since meeting an unfamiliar boy, Thea also moved her prosthetic arm while giving the same answer.
Divine Beast Euphemia is the land of the beastmen.
That said, it's not that there are no people other than beastmen, and there are several Ortrians who have married beastmen and settled in Euphemia.
However, many of these people tend to live in the port town, the center of Euphemia, rather than in the villages of each clan, and tourists especially do not come to the villages.
Still, Monica seems to feel suspicious about the fact that a boy she has never seen before is in this village.
"Hmm, I don't think that boy is a bad person..."
"Ms. Yumie, just because someone does bad things doesn't mean they are a bad person. Sometimes, good people get deceived and end up being involved in wrongdoing... Oh, I'm sorry, Ms. Thea."
"...No, it's okay."
Thea, who had caused her family to become slaves because she was deceived, slightly drooped her shoulders.
I hadn't asked in detail, but it seemed she was still concerned about it.
Well... it's only natural since she still doesn't know the whereabouts of her family.
Doctor Seius and the others are also apparently tracking the Golden Fox clan and Blue Wolf clan, but it seems they still haven't grasped any solid leads.
From Sigurt, he collected evidence from the remnants of the Neithardt family... remnants?
However, it seems he has only found a few documents suggesting a connection to the Bezelus Empire.
Given the current situation, it's highly likely that the Blue Wolf clan is captured by the Bezelus Empire.
But we don't even know where in the Empire they are, and we can't be sure if they are really in the Empire.
In such a situation, it's unreasonable to say not to worry.
"Thea, let's hug tightly."
"Hmm..."
I can't say something so irresponsible as not to worry.
But even so, I can't just leave Thea to suffer with her sense of guilt.
Feeling frustrated at my inability to do anything else, I embrace Thea's body and comfort her as best as I can.
Just for a little... even if it's just for this moment, I want her suffering to ease.
"Thank you, Yumie... I love you"
"Hehe, thank you. I love you too, Thea"
Seeing Thea break into a gentle smile, I let out a sigh of relief.
As I was doing this, Monica cleared her throat.
"Honestly, there are people passing by here, so keep the flirting to a minimum. I'm trying to hold back myself."
"Ah, I'm sorry"
Indeed, while we are at the edge of the road, it is still a place where people can see us.
I should probably tone it down.
Thinking that, I let go of Thea, and she immediately went to Monica and hugged her tightly.
"...I'm sorry. But I like you, Monica, too, so... just a little, let me do this."
"...I can't help it, just a little bit."
Monica gently accepted Thea, who was snuggling up to her.
Hmm, looking at them like this, they really do seem like a parent and child.
In terms of height, they are more like sisters, though.
"Ms. Monica, you seem like you would make a good wife."
"Ms. Yumie, can I take that as an agreement?"
"Huh?"
When I said what I was thinking, it seemed to imply that I had agreed to something.
I wonder if it means a marriage with Sigurt has been decided?
I heard that they were originally supposed to be engaged.
If that happens, Sigurt would be the king, and Monica would be the queen.
They're still kids, so the official marriage is still a ways off, but if it's those 2, they would surely make Ortria a better country, and I'm looking forward to the future.
"Ms. Yumie, you must be misunderstanding something..."
"...Monica, do your best?"
"Thank you, Ms. Thea..."
As I was thinking this, for some reason, Monica let out a sigh and slumped her shoulders, and Thea began to encourage her.
...Wait, did I say something wrong?
I didn't even understand what I was misunderstanding, but before I could check that, we arrived at the house of Mr. Seius's grandson and his wife.
Well, I thought it could wait until later, so I knocked on the door.
"Excuse me! I'm here on behalf of Doctor Seius!"
Even though I called out, there was no response.
I wonder if they're not home?
Just as I was thinking that, noisy footsteps eventually came approaching.
"I'm sorry, things are a bit hectic right now... Did you bring my grandfather's cold medicine?"
"Yes, I did... Is something going on that's keeping you busy?"
The man who appeared looked older than Doctor Seius, at least in appearance.
It may sound odd to say this, but he seemed like the kind of sharp-looking man Doctor Seius would become as he grew up.
His expression seemed somewhat desperate, and he didn't come across as having just a "little trouble."
When I asked out of curiosity, the man hesitated for a moment, his gaze wandering... maybe he thought it wasn't unrelated to us, as he proceeded to explain the situation.
"We received a report from another village. It seems the flower path connecting the villages has been disturbed... Since we don't know what happened, you should probably stay in the village for now."
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