Monster no Goshujin-sama

03. Rose's Breath

Three.

"Oh. Your husband. How can I help you?"

Upon visiting the room, Rose, who welcomed me, tilted her neck.

"No. It's not so much for you. I just came by to see your face."

"Do you think so?"

A smile appeared on the face of the refinement itself.

It was a grin that made me feel something warm.

I think it's a mundane moment that tricks and expressions really have become a lot more natural.

They still can't make a big look, but there were no shards of discomfort in standing and behaving.

"Come in."

Open the door, Rose goes back indoors.

The footprint was light.

The trick of pulling a chair for me is also groaning somewhat.

The pass also conveyed that she was pleased with this visit.

It's usually a calm, physical-waist rose, but occasionally, like this, it shows a slightly childish side.

For the most part, that involves the creations she specializes in, but what about today?

I stepped into the room thinking about that, and Rose looked back at this one twirling.

"I'll make you some tea now."

That said, wipe your hands dirty as you work, with a wet towel that was on the table.

"You don't have to worry about anything."

While I put it on the chair Rose pulled for me, I gave it back.

It was at the next moment that I realized I had failed.

"... not needed?

Rose made the perfect move.

He asks me pompous.

Though his expression hasn't changed much, he clearly looked disappointed.

"Ah. No. I'd love to be brewed."

"Then you'll be brewed"

When I added, Rose started getting ready.

... At a time like this, I think it's a good thing it's easy to understand.

"I mean, it's unusual for Rose to brew it"

"Right. Because the real vegetables usually do it."

Rose replied as she pulled the magic tool bag out of her apron pocket.

"It's just that in the last few days, we've often acted apart from the genuine vegetables. I told you in advance."

"Hmm? But you won't be able to drink Rose"

Rose herself with the doll's body can't eat and drink.

I shouldn't have had to learn how to make tea because Kato wasn't here.

Rose answered, taking the necessary tools out of the magic tool bag.

"Yes, but I thought you might have a husband"

……

"Hehe. It was quick and helpful."

I mean, Rose doesn't even know if he's coming. He was ready - or, hopefully - assuming these opportunities.

Somehow, I feel like I'm grumpy.

... maybe we could set up some more of these opportunities.

I thought so.

Rose turned this way as she started boiling water with magic tools.

"But I think your husband did have a discussion with the villagers, but was that over?

"Approximate"

I sighed.

Leaving the Cathedral Knights Unit IV, which raided the pioneering village of Silan and Kay's hometown, for a week.

In the meantime, we were in a hurry.

There were many things I had to decide and do.

First of all, the land pattern called the Tree Sea, the deceased people could have gone ghoul, so they had to mourn the victim before doing so.

In addition, the double walls of the village decided to abandon the outside.

It is difficult to continue to protect the entire perimeter because the power of the war is insufficient but not sufficient in numbers, and because if fewer villagers only lived, the inner premises alone would have been sufficient.

Food and articles were pulled up and repairs were carried out in preference to the inner walls.

While doing so, he also contacted the neighbouring village.

This also asked Mr. Leah, Siran's aunt and wife of the village chief in the neighbouring village, to help.

Together with Lily and Robbia, who accompanied us in case, Leah, who informed us of the current situation in this village, brought back a promise of cooperation from her husband, Melvin.

For the survival of this village, this is arguably good news.

Their future is fluid.

In the worst case scenario, you may abandon the village and move to the next village.

Alternatively, the direction of maintaining the village as it is can also be considered.

The disappearance of one village also means that that much smaller the human realm.

The pioneering villages of the elves support each other and, if one is missing, can also lead to more danger around here.

If possible, the village should be maintained.

Come on, the village's facilities are surviving, so we still have the option of having them migrate from the neighbouring village and rebuild the village.

Whatever choice you make, Mr Melvin's promise of cooperation will be comforting for the elves in this village.

We're talking about the future around here, but besides, we were starting to move on the most recent response.

It's about the biggest problem we have - the Knights of the Diocese.

Recently, the Cathedral Knights attacked a pioneering village in Silan's hometown, with many innocent villagers in their hands.

But to the best of Syran's knowledge, the upper ecclesiastical knights - both Harrison-Addington, the captain of the regiment, and Gordon-Cavill, the deputy chief, are by no means such despicable figures as to go into such outrages.

It is natural to think of this case as a runoff of the Fourth Squad led by Travis, who sought the handle.

Regardless, we must also consider the possibility of not doing so, which is why, if we trump the possibility of dialogue from here on out, we are going to push for a breakdown.

The worst scenario for us is that this one begins and our relationship with the Knights of the Diocese is torn.

We needed to somehow bring it into the discussion and avoid a dispute.

To this end, however, the means of contacting the diocesan knights must first be secured.

I was wondering if I could contact the Royal family of Akel to mediate with the Knights of the Diocese.

In the first place, the leader of the Allied Knights, who invited me to Akel, is a man of the Akel royal family.

It can also be said that the elves attacked by the diocesan knights are one of the parties in this case, given that they are Akel's people.

I thought the most likely way to get them to cross was when Mr. Leah went to the neighboring village, leaving a letter with him.

By now, by the hands of the people of the neighbouring village, the letter should have headed towards the town of Diospiro.

Come on, the Royal Army stationed in Diospiro belongs to Adolphe, Silan's former colleague.

To increase certainty, in addition to the joint name of me and Kato, I also kept Silan's signature.

And then I waited for action over there.

In addition to these responses, while crusading monsters who had been drawn to the hustle and bustle of strife with the Cathedral Knights, alerting them to any re-raids of the Cathedral Knights, and discussing the future of the village with the villagers, time passed in an instant.

Now, I'm just taking a breather.

When I put the cup with my mouth on the table, I spoke to Rose, who sat face to face.

"Sorry, Rose. I've kept you busy."

Without a doubt, the busiest person here was Rose.

Repairs and reinforcements to the walls, repairs to broken houses, maintenance of damaged martial arts, replenishment of the mock demon stones consumed… so much to do that I didn't even have time to rest.

"No. Never mind. It's a pleasure to have a job to do."

"That's what I'm saying."

I know Rose is serious, but you shouldn't just be sweet about it.

As far as the progress of the work is concerned, Rose has not rested at all from the battle that left the Cathedral Knights.

After a moment, this may be the first time I've taken a breath.

Even though the doll's body doesn't need rest, the mental aspect will be different again.

Even if Rose could enjoy it, it wouldn't be a good idea to strain it.

But given Rose's character, I don't think he's going to rest as much as I said he would, and I feel a little different ordering him to take a break.

What is wrong with it?

Rose looked down on me with a decent face.

"When I think about consultation, is that what you mean?"

Well, the exhalation made the air tremble.

It seemed somewhat daunting, and then it was a trick that also seemed to smile.

"Seriously, I wondered what happened."

Hold her mouth, Kato laughed dullly.

"Uh, no. Sorry."

Feeling bad, I lost my sight.

"At a time like this, what do you think you're comfortable with..."

"No, I don't think so."

Mr. Kato shook his head sideways.

"I've already hit the hand to hit, and I've packed it with things to think about. And then we waited for the other way out… we thought together about what could happen here."

"Right."

"Then you won't mind."

Kato, who is more intelligent than me, has been consulted more than once this past week.

I knew the situation better than anyone.

"In the first place, even Mr. Rose is not unnecessary. Personally, I'm glad you think about Mr. Rose."

As Rose's best friend, you must be sincerely pleased.

Glad to say, I must have let him squeeze his luxurious fist.

"I'll take care of it. I hope Mr. Rose can breathe, right? Then I have an idea."

Having said that, Kato looked very comfortable.

... though.

Is that it?

Isn't that what you thought?

That was my honest feeling.

"Doll lady. No soba?

A little girl with only as long back as an adult hips leaned her neck tightly.

Pointed ears, crushed eyes.

On his chest, he holds a fabric doll.

The doll had the year in it to see and the seams were flaking.

Maybe it's someone else's idea.

In the room, including her, were gathered of the children whom we helped, especially the young.

Other women in the village are me, Rose, and Kato.

"Uh..."

Rose gave a bewildered voice.

He's solidifying with his hands halfway out, in front of the girl looking up with his crushed eyes.

Kato spoke when he saw Rose full of confusion.

"What is it, Mr. Rose?"

"Vegetables..."

Rose turned to her face for help.

"Well, if you touch it, it's going to break."

It was the village woman who watched the children together who shook her shoulders all the time.

An elf-like, youthful face cast a faint shadow of anxiety.

Although I did my gaze there for just a moment, Kato continued the conversation without worrying.

"I'm too worried. I know you've never dealt with such a little girl before, so I know you're going to be awkward... because you just need to be careful"

"But it's smaller and thinner than real vegetables. Even the genuine vegetables are going to break even if you just touch them a little."

"... no. It won't break as much as a little touched. Really, you're worried about Mr. Rose in a weird place, aren't you? Well, I'm glad you care."

A waiting girl turned a strange face to Kato, who exhaled.

"Manasama?

"Yes, sir. I know."

In a troublesome return to the familiar call, Mr. Kato turns his water to Rose.

"Look, Mr. Rose"

"... ok"

Encouraged, Rose finally moved.

As if he were ready to pull his lips and tie them, it was as if he were coming to battle.

However, the motion of reaching out to the girl was frightening, back to back with the pride of expression.

"... ah"

My voice rose.

A little finger grabbed the outstretched hand.

The girl laughed innocently at Rose, who looked a little surprised.

I guess that solved the tension.

When Rose also loosened her mouth, she gently shook that hand back as if dealing with even the broken goods.

"Asobo."

"Yes."

The girl laughed innocently and pulled her hand, letting Rose sit down.

The other kids come together.

They apparently wanted the deception.

I tried so hard to explain to Rose that I didn't know what it was like.

It was a story that didn't get much guidelines, but Rose was listening.

If I moved out, Rose was an excellent babysitter with a polite and serious waist.

... Yes. It is babysitting.

This is why we're here.

"Hey, Kato."

I can't grasp the situation.

"What's this all about?

"Ah, yes. That's right, seniors..."

Kato, who was watching Rose, came all the way over.

"Actually, I've been thinking about it for the last few days."

Distance between secrets. Unguarded proximity, smelled like a sweet girl.

But there was no sweetness in Kato's expression.

"Earlier, seniors noticed, didn't they?"

As I say, turn a sober eye to the other elf woman on this occasion.

"I was a little wary about Mr. Rose."

"... oh. You did."

Kato made a grin that lowered her eyebrows.

"I think it's something we can't help. The people in this village know about Mr. Rose's presence and tolerate his stay, but that's only because he has a position as a senior relative.... I don't think that's a good idea for seniors."

"I understand. The point is, it would be the same as when I was acting with the Allied Knights before"

At that time, the Roses' families were not accepted as one personable being.

Extreme story, it was like my weapon was being handled.

If so, it can be said that they, the monsters, were able to act together.

"Yes. At that time, that was fine. But I don't think we can stay like this any longer than we are staying in the village like this. I'm understaffed."

"Unlike that time when the Allied Knights entrusted me with the outside thing, there's no way I can pull it off and eliminate friction. Do you really need contact with the village elves?"

"That's the thing. Come on, things are a little different than before. This village is the home of Mr. Silan. Even now that they are undead, the villagers recognize her as part of themselves. Naturally, your feelings for Mr. Rose are different."

"So, this is it"

Mr. Kato has been taking care of the children of the village during the past few days.

Slightly surviving village adults were busy with something, because they didn't have enough hands to take care of their children.

As far as the interaction I just had, I only liked kids, and Kato seemed to be doing well.

So I guess I also came up with creating a place for interaction.

If that's what Rose was chosen for, it's convincing.

There is a high degree of monster in appearance per Garbera, and personality is not very AC friendly per Robbia.

First of all, Mr. Kato would have wanted to interact, broaden the circle to a friendly Rose, and expand the interaction even further.

"But how could I have been called?

"That's for two reasons. For one thing, if you have seniors, it will be difficult for Mr. Rose to be alert."

"Hmm? Can't you just Kato?

I know that if you deal with the villagers alone, they will be anxious.

However, I don't think it is necessary for me to be there.

"Metastasers are certainly easy to trust, but even Kato would be the same"

"It's not all about being a metastatic that seniors gain trust."

It was a bittersweet mix of words.

"Perhaps you all appreciate how much more than your predecessors think, you risked your life to protect yourselves. As the last fortress, the seniors were protecting the houses that kept the villagers hidden. We all know that seniors were fighting where they separated the walls. Another reason I called seniors here is this, right? The village has been devastated, and you're all anxious. I was wondering if I could be relieved if my senior would show his face there."

"Is that what this is?

"Yes. From what I've seen, that's right. You look like a brave man who protected us."

"... a brave man"

"Yeah. That's right. Might have something to do with your friendship with Silan lately."

I scratched my cheek at Kato's tease who knew the situation.

Most of all, in fact, I guess her words even poke one side of the facts.

Elves who live in harsh lands are strongly bound, and the settlements that are clustered together in a clan are equal to one family.

Yet Siran is also some sort of heroic figure who leads them out of the house of the chieftaincy muscle and ascended to vice chief in the Allied Knights while being a weak elf.

I had such a special relationship with her that it wasn't strange to be perceived within me for about half of it.

"Well, I understand the situation.... I'm just not sure yet."

"What is it"

"... I should have asked for Rose, but what happened to it"

Kato's handout itself is appreciated, but that's it.

It was my request to give Rose a mental break.

Kid lover Kato may be healed by this, but Rose, who is unfamiliar with children, will be different.

That's what I thought and asked, Kato looked decent.

"...... hmm. Oh, no."

"No?"

Kato replies to me with a voice of doubt.

"The best reward for Mr. Rose is seniors"

"What?"

"If there's anything you can do with the seniors, that's the most fun for Mr. Rose."

And I was hardened by the word that I was told.

"... so do you have the same job as me?

"Yes, you will also interact more with the villagers, so one stone and two birds...... if you think about reassuring the kids, you are one stone and three birds. So, see, seniors too."

The dusty Kato turned around on my back.

A soft hand touches his back and pushes him towards Rose.

"Your husband."

As he approached him, Rose looked back and looked up at this one.

The voice was playing and the joyful colour appeared.

My heart pulsed in the back of my chest.

She looked cuter than usual, admiring me honestly.

"Your husband? Can I help you?

"Yes, no. Nothing."

I told Rose to delude herself when she asked me wondering, and I sat down next to her.

I wasn't too sure if I could fix the heat on my face.

Thus, me and Rose were to help Kato a little during the day.

A messenger from Diospiro came to the village when he was having those days.