「Is that…………… . An inherent skill? 」

After the duel .

Aria is making her way through the break room of the guild receptionists with an anxious face .

She’s embracing Tama who is already lively again thanks to the potion from the guild .

「Right .   The skill used by Tama at the end, I think it’s an inherent skill . I couldn’t be wrong since I saw a few elemental cat using this kind of skill during my era as an adventurer」

The one who replied to Aria is Arnold .

Aria felt relieved seeing that Tama had recovered .

Thereupon, one question appeared in her mind .

The skill used by Tama at the end…… . . what was THAT? .

Thus the answer she got from Arnold was “It might be an inherent skill” .

「I thought that Tama was a monster for a moment due to the tremendous power of his skill but, I have never heard of any kitten-like monster like Tama . He should have even more mana if he was a monster」

Normally, the amount of mana leaked from monster is different from the one that leaked from an animal .

That’s because they have different body structures .

Even if Tama is a monster, he was a human .

Tama is unconsciously regulating the flow of mana in his body to be similar to that of a human . Thus the amount of mana leaking out from his body is that of a normal animal .

And then, there’s Arnold, former B-rank adventurer who has excellent perception .

He judged that Tama isn’t a monster based on his past experience and by sensing the mana leaking from Tama’s body .

（Fumu . I’m prepared to have my ident.i.ty as a monster leaked for the sake of protecting my master but…… . . It seems I was lucky . Nevertheless, the world sure is big, so an elemental cat who has an inherent skill does exist）

His true ident.i.ty was protected .

Tama heaves a sigh of relief .

Just like the last time, he was saved by Arnold again .

By the way……… . .

Speaking of Ka.s.sman, the perpetrator of this situation .

Should one say “You reap what you sow”, the last heel drop of Aria perfectly, And accurately ……… . . smashed his b.a.l.l.s, to the point that even the greatest potion can’t fix it .

According to the doctor………… . He is a man no longer .

Nevertheless, Ka.s.sman can’t say anything in that regard .

The duel was decided by official law .

He has no choice but to accept whatever ending awaited him .

If he plots a revenge on Aria and Tama, he will be judged by law regardless of whether he is a n.o.ble or not . Therefore, Aria and Tama have no need to feel scared of his retaliation for the time being .

Ka.s.sman was playing dirty in order to get a bride《Aria》 .

And the result for his deed is the bitter fact that he could never again…………… . Embrace a woman .

And the result for his deed is the bitter fact that he could never again…………… . Embrace a woman .

「Here Tama . A~n」

「Nya~n! 」

Inn room .

Aria stabbed the meat dish with her fork, and then fed it to Tama .

（Ooh, so delicious!　Though I’m not making light of inn dishes, this isn’t bad!）

The time is right before evening .

Aria and Tama were having a feast in celebration of today’s victory .

Aria is having her usual fruit wine .

A slightly generous amount of milk is prepared for Tama .

The appetizer is various boiled meat and fish dishes made by the mistress of the inn .

They choose to enjoy the dishes in their own room .

Good liquor .

Tasty food .

And then coupled with the aftertaste of their victory, Aria and Tama happily ate their meal .

And then coupled with the aftertaste of their victory, Aria and Tama happily ate their meal .

At that time――

（Uhn?　What’s happened to you, master?）

Tama who was busying himself with the grilled fish noticed that Aria’s hand stopped moving .

Her face is gloomy .

And she seems to be quite down .

「Tama———-! ! 」

「NYAAA! ? 」

Tama is looking at Aria’s face with worried look .

Aria suddenly came and hugged him .

「Tama……… Tama, Tama———-! 」

Her grip became even stronger .

She called his name many times .

Large teardrops keep flowing from her eyes .

「Really, thank you very much for protecting me………… But then, this is the second time already, so please stop doing something so dangerous……… . If you die, I’ll………」 [TL : ……… . Virg!n forever]

（Ah…… . So that’s what she means）

（Ah…… . So that’s what she means）

Tama is guessing so .

Maybe Aria’s recalling the figure of a wounded Tama desperately trying to protect her .

And now, that feeling exploded thanks to the addition of liquor .

（It’s okay master………… . I have no intention to die so easily . Moreover, I’m going to use 《Elemental Howling》 from this point onward when things might turn sour . I’ll make the full use of the《Iron Body》 skill too . So that a situation like this won’t happen ever again）

Tama was convinced of that matter after today’s incident .

Due to the misunderstanding when he used 《Aether Howling》 from before as his inherent skill, he’ll use appropriate skills when the situation calls for it .

「Nya~n」

Tama is raising a soft purring voice .

He then rubs his head on her cheeks in order to wipe her tears .

「Fufufu……… Even though you’re the one who got that wounded, you end up comforting me…… . . You really are a gentle kid, Tama」

To answer Tama’s kindness .

Aria is also showing her usual gentle smile .

Tama ended up comforting Aria till late at night .