I Can Speak with Animals and Demons

Diving through a large wooden gate, many private houses first caught my eye.

Even when it comes to private houses, many are not on the ground. It feels like we can keep the big trees where they are. And there are many suspension bridges that connect the tree to the tree.

Elf children and adults are smiling at the suspension bridge.

Compared to Ferris or a big man, it's a folk costume somewhere. Is the costume different from the hunter's? Or is that the outfit when I'm at home?

It doesn't seem like you're living entirely on a tree to see where there's a house on the ground as well.

That makes it strange. Was there simply not enough trees or is it better on the ground?

Looking behind it, Daiki stands as if watching over the settlement.

The sight of the great tree from here is somewhere beautiful.

"... ooh"

Hearing my voice I admire, Ferris squeaks his nose and puts up his chest proudly. I still miss those breasts that stick out.

"Well, I've seen it many times."

When Yak shrugged with my head, his voice came down from above.

"Ah! Father, look! Yacklebank! I've never seen that before!

If you look up, there's an elf girl there pointing this way, trying to get herself off the suspension bridge.

The girl with the young leafy hair has an innocent smile and is desperately trying to catch Yak's attention.

But he's going to fall and he's going to be in danger.

The railings are rope. That girl would fall into a mundane clap.

"It's dangerous, Fia. You don't have to get hurt if you fall out of here."

When you think so, an elf man with a cage nearby, possibly his father, holds the girl.

"Uh, but Yacklebank……………."

"I guess I'll be the first to deliver this to my mother now, won't I?

"…… yeah, okay"

"I seem to miss that human being, and I'll see you tomorrow."

The girl looked at this one unfortunately and then walked with her father's hand.

Still, it was adorable how he just turned his gaze towards this one.

"I'm not looking at you, I'm looking at Yacklebank, okay? What are you doing?"

"I know!

"No, I'm popular."

Then I arrived at the Elder's house about evening.

They say the elders' house is a large house on the ground and is used for gatherings, banquets, etc. of the elves.

For this reason, the rooms are numerous and large.

There is a soft cloth over the straw. This cloth is cushioned and soft when I take it in my hand. Is it made from demonic or plant materials?

I may have knitted it with the yarn of an outgoing Giant Spider.

"There's nothing here, but take your time here today. But I don't want you to go outside just today. Because we don't all know that there are humans yet."

"Yes, I understand."

Well, you can't just leave people wandering around all of a sudden.

Besides, it's already sundown, and I'm just suspicious to walk in the middle of the night like that.

'Whoa! These cloths and softeners!

Yak looked at the cloth and dived in and started falling asleep.

Seeing that, the elders gently loosen their cheeks.

"Ferris will bring the meal later."

"Oh, wait, please."

Saying so, I hold back the elder who turned his back.

"What?

"Um, I'd like to clear my body."

Yeah, I haven't washed my body lately and it stinks of sweat. My skin is moist and disgusting.

If only they would put it out there, I'd like to use magic to water it properly.

"I'm sorry, but it would help if you were here. If there is any trouble, it will be difficult. I'll have Ferris bring you a cloth, so just wipe it today and give me a break."

"I understand."

Too bad, but I can't help it. The elders are right. Let's just wipe our bodies today and fall asleep when we eat.

After the elder goes somewhere, I unload my stuff and roll in a mess.

Is it about the time the elders are even discussing it by now?

Staring at the ceiling, I think about the settlement.

The responses of the elves to the journey have varied, from those who turn the gaze of curiosity to those who turn the gaze of anxiety and vigilance.

What we have in common is that no one should come near us.

I think most of the gaze of curiosity is due to Yak. I would have felt worse if it wasn't for him. Or maybe you couldn't even get me into the settlement.

I fall asleep in the middle of the cloth, lifting the yak I'm trying to occupy and leaning a little towards the edge.

On the way, I said, 'Duh! What the fuck!' or something, but I don't care.

I roll over the cloth and close my eyes, too.

Not bad, thanks to the surprisingly solid cloth.

I think I can sleep right now..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

"Wow, cute. Eh heh heh."

I can hear someone stroking their cat. Whose the hell would that be?

Or my body hurts. Besides, the floor is cold.

Funny, I said I slept properly on the cloth.

I open my eyelids and check my vision.

Then there's someone in front of me who looks bent over.

"I knew it was cute"

Ferris is probably the one stroking the sleeping yak.

I wondered why Ferris was here, but I think the elder said he'd let Ferris bring him a cloth meal.

So you did it.

Ferris continues to stroke me as she says "ha-ha-ha" without realizing what's happening to me.

"Is it time to wake up?

"Oh, you were awake!?

When I spoke, Ferris jumped up and stood up.

"Uh... what the hell, shut up"

Yak woke up scrubbing his eyes to see if he had woken up in Ferris' hasty voice.

I already understand that when two tails are alternately fluttering, it is a sign of grumpiness. Especially if I hear voices, I can tell in one shot.

"Hey, I'd rather hear it than that. Maybe you let me go because you want to stroke Yak?

"That's right."

He answered instantly, without any evil. You son of a bitch.

"I was annoyed that you were sleeping swallowed up when we were seriously discussing it."

"Yes, yes, I get it. What about my rice?

"That's it."

Looking in the direction Ferris pointed, there was a tray with stew and meat on it.

I was hungry, so I got up and went to get it, but I can take it in Ferris' hands and keep it away.

When asked with a glance what to do, Ferris smiled sparingly and pointed to the different.

"You're this way."

Looking in that direction, there was one fruit on the plate. That is all.

"Why is Yak more luxurious!

I bang the floor and protest. No matter how you think about this, the opposite is true. Yak should be enough for one fruit.

"You bet! You will have decided to welcome Yacklebank, the Holy Beast of the Forest!

"What do you have a spoon and a fork for!

"For you to feed Yacklebank. If you don't like it, I'll do it. I'd rather do it!

'... no, because I can't eat this much'

"You're so cold! It's because you were stroking the yak! Warm it up!

"Oh! You ate on your own! This isn't for you!

In the end, barren arguments continued until the elders rushed to noise.