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Simple Game

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Nana led the knights, who had just returned from pretending to sleep, to their temporary lodgings. The village had several vacant houses for group guests. For that reason, the interiors were complete, so there should have been no inconvenience.

“This is the place.” (Nana)

With a click, she opened the door and guided them inside. The large tree houses mostly had the same interior. She gave a quick explanation about the furniture and such. The knights seemed happier than expected with the well-furnished interior. They spoke in unison to express their thanks.

““Thank you very much for the guidance!”” (Knight)

“I am grateful. I caused you trouble… By the way, could you at least show your face? We are indoors now, so there is no need to worry about sunlight.” (Berzel)

“Hmm… That is true.” (Nana)

Nana pressed a button on her clothing, and the costume was stored away. What appeared was Nana with blue hair and an androgynous beauty. Nafinadoia Skratoff.

The knights sensed Nana’s latent mana after she removed the costume. They instinctively knew she was definitely from a noble family.

“Once again, I am Nafinadoia Skratoff. Nice to meet you.” (Nana)

The Skratoff Household. Among the vampires living in the north, they were one of the top three noble families.

Upon hearing her name, the black knights all knelt at once. The role of knights also included protecting nobles from other countries. Of course, they knew the Skratoff Household’s name and prestige.

“My deepest apologies, Skratoff-sama…!” (Knight)

“That we allowed Skratoff-sama to guide us…!” (Knight)

“Do not worry about it. I was the one hiding it.” (Nana)

““Haha!”” (Knights)

Only Berzel did not kneel. Rather, he had a “what a bother” expression.

“Long time no see, Nana. Since the party hosted by Hold.” (Berzel)

“That’s right. Surprised?” (Nana)

“I did think you were a strange vampire…” (Berzel)

Berzel knew Nana through connections with Hold. For that reason, he did not kneel to Nana there. Since he was a friend of her younger brother’s schoolmates, he had a relatively relaxed position.

“Well, I will have the inn staff come later… It should not be inconvenient. The tomato dishes here are especially recommended.” (Nana)

“…Is that all?” (Berzel)

“Um… Hey, are you really going to fight Stella?” (Nana)

Nana asked the black knights.

“If we do not take advantage of this opportunity!” (Knight)

“If we fight, we will definitely win!” (Knight)

“Hmm, you’re motivated. Then, shall I tell you my view?” (Nana)

“Oh? What is it like?” (Berzel)

Berzel was not just interested, but rather amused. It seems he does not think his subordinates can win.

“Endure Stella’s attacks for ten seconds and still stand, then you win. Even with this rule, I think the chance of victory is less than one in a hundred.” (Nana)

““…Eh?”” (Knights)

“I have also seen Stella fight, and she is scary. Not just a genius. They call her a mutant, I think.” (Nana)

““…”” (Knights)

“I think it will be a good experience. If Stella holds back enough, you will not die.” (Nana)

““…”” (Knights)

“Well, let’s let it go at that.” (Berzel)

She told Anaria and took the cockatrice for a walk. She also told them the honest difference in strength. This was about all that Nana can do.

“Alright, alright. Then, I will be going.” (Nana)

“If you meet Hold, please give him my regards.” (Berzel)

Nana nodded, then pressed the button on her clothes again. Instantly, Nana put on the cockatrice costume and walked out of the temporary lodging with a pitter-patter.

“Now then, let’s continue playing catch…” (Nana)

 

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After parting with Berzel, we returned home and ate lunch. We also made bats and decided what kind of match to have.

With this, well… it should be fine.

Taking a deep breath, Dia spoke to me while holding some cotton.

“…Tou-sama, are you tired piyo?” (Dia)

“Hmm? Not really…” (Elt)

Actually, I barely used any mana to produce five bats. But Dia kept staring at me.

“You seem tired piyo. At times like that, it’s good to take a nap piyo!” (Dia)

“Is that so…?” (Elt)

“Why not take her up on that? Certainly… you might be a little tired.” (Stella)

Even Stella…

I had not noticed myself, but from the outside, it seemed that way. I might have been exhausted. For the time being, I took the cotton as a pillow and lay down.

Soft and fluffy.

Laying my head sideways, I did feel sleepy. It might be because I ate lunch, but the sleepiness was strong. Since coming to this territory, this was the first time I reunited with my family. It was sudden, though.

Since living with everyone, I rarely think about my family home. There is still a feeling that is difficult to put into words inside my head. So far, there has been no contact from my family.
For now, things will probably continue as before.

Berzel is not unintelligent, and his magic and swordsmanship are sharp. Otherwise, he would not have become the captain of the knights. The eldest brother is a civil official, the second brother is a knight, and the third son is in the arts. These are the three brothers of the Nagash Household. I believe all of them have already established appropriate foundations.

I am about ten years younger. Well, it is probably impossible for me to become a successor candidate. I just hope I do not get involved unnecessarily.

“There are various things, but it is better not to overthink. Things will only turn out as they will.” (Elt)

The puppy Marcosias comes beside me.

“Kuahhh… do not get too carried away.” (Marcosias)

“…That is true.” (Elt)

Marcosias said to me with sleepy eyes. Or rather, she had her eyes closed and was half asleep…

“By the way, those guys earlier were bad at sleeping. I can fall asleep in five seconds…” (Marcosias)

“Is that not too fast?” (Elt)

“Guu… guu…” (Marcosias)

“…Are you already asleep?” (Elt)

“Maru-chan falls asleep quickly, piyo. Proof of good health, piyo.” (Dia)

“Well, being healthy is better than not being able to sleep…” (Elt)

I stroke the moist back of Marcosias.

It feels like a high-quality carpet… Hmm, not bad. The cockatrice has the touch of inviting to paradise. Marcosias has the touch of falling into hell.

“Piyo, I will take a nap too, piyo.” (Dia)

“Ugo ugo, I will also take a break!” (Wood)

“Uh, oh… in that case, Stella, will you rest too? It is not good for you to stay awake alone.” (Elt)

“Yes, then…” (Stella)

We set the cotton and all lie down.

Today is a day off, so a nap should be fine. For some reason, when we all gather, the sleepiness grows stronger. I guess I was a little tired after all…

While feeling drowsy, Dia asked Stella.

“…Is there something tomorrow, piyo?” (Dia)

“We will play ball a little with the people who came today.” (Stella)

“The people who immediately fell asleep, piyo?” (Dia)

“Yes, well…” (Stella)

“Sleeping in a place like that means you are really tired, piyo. Later, I will present this cotton. It will let you sleep a little warmly, piyo.” (Dia)

“Y-yes…” (Stella)

In Dia’s mind, that black knight had been remembered as someone who falls asleep immediately.

“But how do you play ball, piyo?” (Dia)

“Elt-sama taught me, and the rules are simple.” (Stella)

Stella smiled.

*Sparkle*

“We simply throw the ball to each other and hit it with a bat.” (Stella)

“Piyo, that sounds fun…! Afterward, I want you to play with me too, piyo!” (Dia)

“Yes, that is fine. It may take some time though.” (Stella)

What I proposed is a baseball rule simplified to the extreme. Simply alternate turns throwing and hitting. No score calculation. Just some minor restrictions on throwing and hitting.

We just hit and throw repeatedly until one gives up. The knights have some training in throwing objects. They sometimes throw attack items like fire potions. Well, they will probably not throw the ball in a random direction. However, this is more like training than baseball. But with this, no one gets hurt, they can learn about Stella’s power, and baseball can be promoted a little.

“I will do my best…” (Stella)

“Do not hit the ball at each other.” (Elt)

“It is fine if I do not hit them, right…!” (Stella)

“Make sure to go easy a little.” (Elt)

“Yes, of course!” (Stella)

Everything sounds good… probably. Although this will probably be called hellish training later on…

 

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