Black Haired King

"... Ugh... Oh, I'm sorry. I... because I was there, Redius..."

"... don't cry anymore, Patricia. Nobody thinks you're bad. Even I don't think Patricia is bad. The bad news is the guild guys hated the Beast Man. They're stupid people who call such pretty beast ears and tails dirty."

I don't stop crying. I let Patricia sit on my lap sitting in a chair, hugging her and touching the ears growing on her head and the tail growing from her hips.

Yeah, well maintained or fluffy and very good to the touch. You just look a little different, that's all you're overreacting to.

So is the story of the Arves. The idea of viewing them as enemies just because they look a little different. Is there something I can't do? Because no matter how much you look, you're the same person.

"... Anyway, don't cry, Patricia. You ruined the beautiful princess's face, didn't you? Look, I'm finally home with my thoughts, why don't you welcome me with a smile?

"... I'm already a former princess. But, yeah, my husband came home looking fine. We must welcome you with a smile."

Patricia finally smiles at my words. Wouldn't it be extra squeaky if they showed you that face?

"Ladius is right. You don't have to listen to those idiots. If it's too bad, I'll chop it up."

"Hehe, it's not very good to get your hands on, Helena. But it might be a good idea to show your strength as a Count family. Your Majesty will forgive you, to some extent."

Come on, what are you two talking about scared? When both me and Patricia are laughing bitterly at the sight, Ares, who seems uncomfortable, starts to talk to me naughty.

"So, I'm going home, then. Ladyus... we've been able to make sure you're okay."

That's what I'm gonna say and get up, Ares. He gave a slightly lonely look, but smeared with a smile. I have to say something, I thought so, but before I say it.

"Oh, you think I'm gonna let you go home?

and Helena moved quickly to catch Ares. Ares tries to leave by surprise, but Ares, who is no match with the power of the earth, cannot unwaver Helena.

"Ares... could it have been. You don't have to leave in such a hurry. Let's talk to us, too. I'll let the kids see you, too."

"Right. Let's talk about things."

Victoria catches Ares' left arm to go with it, and Helena catches her right arm, both with a bad grin. Ares turns her gaze to me for help, but I can only laugh bitterly and Ares was quickly taken away.

As I dropped off the back of it, but fluttered with Patricia's beast ears and tail, I heard a breath of sleep coming from my chest.

Looking down there, Patricia was asleep when she stopped crying. Well, can't you help it? From what I've heard, I heard you didn't have much time to sleep worrying about me, and you must be tired of crying about it.

I don't have to think that much, but on the other hand, I love Patricia who sleeps with the feeling of saying thank you for worrying so much about me.

Everyone cares about me. It's just that I'm happy.

As I stroke Patricia's head loosely, the outside of the room is noisy. I was wondering what it would be, waiting for you.

"Master Redius!

and Rona and Grimd came into the room at the same time. Speaking of which, you were out looking for me.

"Good for you! Good!!

Rona tried to hold on to it with great emotion, but stops on the way when she sees Patricia asleep. I'll change the way Patricia holds me and spread her empty left arm toward Rona. Rona hugged me even though she seemed sorry. All right, all right.

"I'm sorry, Rona. Worry about it."

"It's okay. I'm just Lady Redius returning safely!

Rona pushes her head around her chest. As I stroke my head loosely, I look envious...... but grimd I see with a gentle look. I jokingly spread my hand toward such a grimd... he looked terribly nasty. Konnya.

"... you also worried about Grimd"

"No, I believed I was coming back, until I made the connection"

"Right. I'll ask you all about the territory. Get some rest today."

"May I have one before that?

"Hmm? Oh, is something wrong?

"Yeah. About the nobles around this territory..."

... It's going to be a hassle to talk to you soon when you get back.

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"Phew, you're finally here. I'm sure that bastard went missing. Didn't you die somewhere?

"Pfft, you were worried even though you said that. No."

"Pfft, that's what I like about you, Lady Leigh"

"Ugh, let me! I just came to that bastard's funeral. Look, don't laugh. Let's go!