Chapter 539 - Bear-san, Goes To Cereille’s Residence To Talk

Bear-san, Goes To Cereille’s Residence To Talk

I hold the sulking Hugging Bear in my arms and gently stroke it. Hugging Bear then cuddled me as if he wanted to be spoiled more.

“Hugging Bear-chan. You thought that Yuna-san had left you and gone away, didn’t you? When I woke up in the morning, you looked so sad that I thought I had done something wrong.” (Noa)

Noa strokes the head of Hugging Bear I’m holding.

“Yuna-san. You shouldn’t leave Hugging Bear-chan behind and go somewhere.” (Noa)

I was reprimanded by Noa.

I was so tired yesterday and couldn’t resist the desire to go to the hot spring.

But I promise not to leave him behind in the future.

Then Noa wants to see off Shia and the students heading to the royal capital.

Over the past few days, Noa has become good friends with the students. After I retired from the lake yesterday, Noa and Shia were still playing with the students.

Since I had also been a great help in the group compet.i.tion, I decided to say h.e.l.lo to them at least.

So, I repatriated Hugging Bear, not before I promised to summon him properly at night, bathe him, and sleep with him.

Euphalia students were also there to see them off, and they were talking about next year. Among them was Cereille. She was smiling, but she looked exhausted.

That incident was just yesterday. It’s no wonder she’s still tired. Cereille came to me like that.

“So Yuna is here too.” (Cereille)

“Cereille, are you okay? Shouldn’t you take a break rather than see them off?” (Yuna)

“My father told me the same thing. But I rested properly, so I’m fine. Yuna is probably more tired than I am.” (Cereille)

“I took a bath and slept soundly, so I’m okay too.” (Yuna)

I thought she could at least take a break, but it seems she has a lot of things to deal with, like her position as a n.o.bleman and the daughter of a lord.

She still has some meet and greets to do.

“I’ll be seeing you later, Yuna.” (Cereille)

When Cereille left, she went to greet the teachers and students going to the royal capital.

Like her position, she probably has a strong sense of responsibility. That’s why she’s well-liked, regardless of grade level. There were always people around Cereille.

I went to Noa.

“I’ll see you later, Noa. I’ll head back first. Listen to Yuna-san.” (Shia)

“Yes. Please return safely too, Oneesama.” (Noa)

“Yuna-san, please take care of Noa.” (Shia)

“I’ll make sure he gets home.” (Yuna)

“Why don’t you go back with us, Yuuna and Noire?” (Student)

A student from the royal capital who was listening to our conversation spoke to us.

“Because Noa and I will have to remain in the city a little longer.” (Yuna)

“I see. I would have liked to talk to you, too bad.” (Student)

After every students boarded the carriage, they departed for return trip to the royal capital.

Noa waved her hand and looked away from the carriage.

“They’re gone, aren’t they?” (Noa)

“You’ll see her soon enough when we get to the capital.” (Yuna)

“Yes, indeed.” (Noa)

Euphalia academy’s students have cla.s.ses, so they will continue to head to their cla.s.srooms. It’s a no wonder because the main objective for students is to study and learn.

As the others started to move, Cereille remained and came to me.

“Yuna, here you are. Now let’s go to the mansion.” (Cereille)

“Are you okay with your cla.s.ses?” (Yuna)

“Today, I’m taking a day off because of my family’s circ.u.mstances, so it’s okay.” (Cereille)

Well, there was a kidnapping. That’s reason enough.

We then went to her mansion in a carriage. Cereille’s father had prepared it because he was concerned about Cereille’s health.

“So, Yuna-san, why are we going to Cereille-sama’s mansion?” (Noa)

“You haven’t told her yet, have you?” (Cereille)

Cereille asked me to confirm.

“It’s not something easy to talk about, you know.” (Yuna)

“I appreciate it.” (Cereille)

“Did something happen?” (Noa)

Noa, who sensed something in our conversation, asked, “What are you guys talking about?”

“I can’t tell you the details, but Yuna saved my life yesterday. I called her home today to thank her for saving my life.” (Cereille)

“Life……” (Noa)

Noa muttered in a small voice as if she felt the weight of Cereille’s words.

“Without Yuna, I would have been dead. And even if I hadn’t died, I might not have been here in front of you. I cannot thank Yuna enough.” (Cereille)

If I had not intervened, I believe Cereille would have given herself up for her brother and the city. It was truly a coincidence that I was able to save her.

If I had acted a bit late, I would not have met Cereille. If I had not been concerned about what the man had thrown away at the lake, if I had not picked up the magic stone, I would not have thought of consulting Cereille.

This was also thanks to Noa playing with Shia until late. Thanks to that, I was able to witness the dumping of the magic stone in the site (the lake).

“I see, it all happened yesterday.” (Noa)

Noa’s expression darkens as she listens.

“So, Yuna-san. You were tired yesterday. But still, I forcibly invited you.” (Noa)

Noa remembered what happened yesterday and became depressed.

No, that was just because I didn’t have my bear equipment, I normally don’t have stamina.

It was never because I fought the monsters.

“Noa, don’t worry about it. I had fun, too.” (Yuna)

“Yuna-san……” (Noa)

I gently pat Noa’s head.

“I am not allowed to go with you to talk about such an important matter, right? I will wait for you at the inn.” (Noa)

Noa concernedly said so.

“No, it’s okay, Noa can come with us. However, I don’t think we can discuss the details, so I’ll have to ask you to stay in the other room.” (Cereille)

I don’t know what kind of stories they will tell, but if they tell the ones I heard yesterday, I don’t want Noa to hear them. If they tell her about Keith being kidnapped, she might remember the time when Misa was kidnapped. If she hears why Cereille’s mother died, she might be sad.

There’s no need for Noa to be heartbroken over something that has nothing to do with her.

“I am also a n.o.bleman’s daughter. I think I understand. If it were in my case, I would not have been able to tell you about private matters too. I know that you care about me just because you told me that, Cereille-sama. So please do not worry about it.” (Noa)

Noa responded in the manner befitting an aristocratic daughter.

She really wants to know more, but she doesn’t ask deeply because she’s sensible. I really think she’s refined in that part.

Usually, she acts childish, but in these situations, she acts and behaves like a proper n.o.ble lady.

“Thank you, Noa.” (Cereille)

The carriage arrived at Cereille’s mansion. We entered the mansion, then stopped in front of a room.

“Noa, please wait in this room. I will have some delicious snacks brought in later.” (Cereille)

“Yes, thank you for your concern.” (Noa)

I saw Noa off as she entered the room, then Cereille and I headed for another room.

After a short walk and standing in front of a door, Cereille knocked and opened the door.

“Father, I’m back.” (Cereille)

In the room was Cereille’s father.

Cereille’s father asked me to sit in a chair, I sat in front of him, and Cereille sat next to her father.

“Thank you very much for coming.” (Count Fornitz)

Cereille’s father bowed his head lightly.

I first asked the thing I could not ask earlier because Noa was there.

“Is Keith okay? Did he wake up?” (Yuna)

It would have been a big problem if he had stayed asleep like that. There’s a possibility that he was put to sleep by magic and would remain asleep for the rest of his life.

“He woke up last night.” (Cereille)

I am relieved to hear those words.

It didn’t seem to be the worst case situation.

“When he woke up, he was surprised to find out that the day was over. Apparently, he didn’t remember what happened when he was kidnapped.” (Count Fornitz)

“My father hugged Keith, and Keith looked like he didn’t know what that meant.” (Cereille)

“Hey, you hugged him too, you know.” (Count Fornitz)

“It’s natural for a sister to be worried about her brother.” (Cereille)

“It’s not weird for a father to care for his son either.” (Count Fornitz)

They worried about each other, it’s a good family.

It’s too dazzling to me. If I had a family like this, would I have never come to another world?

But I have gained many important things by coming to this world. So I am glad I came here.

Cereille’s father, looking a little embarra.s.sed, changes the subject.

“First of all, please accept this. It’s the money for the monsters that Yuna-san defeated.” (Count Fornitz)

Cereille’s father handed out a coin pouch in front of me.

“Isn’t that a lot?” (Yuna)

“It also contains money to thank you for saving my daughter and son. Please accept it.” (Count Fornitz)

“As I’ve told Cereille, I just helped my friend, so I don’t need a reward.” (Yuna)

“This is my appreciation as a father. A parent who appreciates their daughters’ friends. So just because they are my daughter’s friends is no reason not to thank them.” (Count Fornitz)

If you say it like that, I can’t refuse, so I will accept the money obediently.

I then asked him about the man, but he said he was still conducting further investigations.

Well, it was just yesterday. They won’t be gathering information anytime soon. Also, they were going to report this incident to the king.

“He’s not going to believe this.” (Count Fornitz)

Cereille’s father seemed less confident.

“He’ll believe it.” (Yuna)

The king had already experienced that incident when the monsters gathered in the royal capital, he would definitely believe it.

“If he didn’t believe you, just mention my name.” (Yuna)

“Mention your name, Yuna-san?” (Count Fornitz)

“I think he’ll believe your report at that time.” (Yuna)

It’s going to be a ha.s.sle, but the last thing they need is for the king not to believe them.

“Yuna-san, just who are you?” (Count Fornitz)

“I’m just a little acquainted with His Majesty the King.” (Yuna)

Both of them looked incredulous at my words.

For a king to believe the words of a person dressed as a bear, right?

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Author’s Note:

One or two more episodes to end the Euphalia arc. Thank you for your continued support.

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