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Yaya and the Prince of the Sea

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“For now, I cannot read this here… I will read it at home. Nana, will you come with me?” (Elt)

“Understood, I am fine.” (Nana)

“It is lunchtime, after all. How about spicy stir-fry?” (Stella)

Nana reacted quickly to Stella’s words.

“If it is tomato, anything is okay.” (Nana)

“You never change, piyo!” (Dia)

“…Indeed.” (Nana)

For that reason, I returned home with Nana. It was just past noon. Usually, it would be the time I already ate lunch, but I was not very hungry.

When I arrived home, Marcosias was reading a book in human form. It was unusual. The book was a collection of stories for children.

Stella went to the kitchen to make tomato spicy stir-fry. Speaking of which, the broth from the scales of the Rainbow Fish had been partially prepared.

Dia ran to Marcosias. Nana and I sat facing each other at the table.

“Then, I will read…” (Elt)

I felt strangely nervous. The previous letter had a harmless reply and ended. At least, that was how I felt. There was nothing more to write.

I opened the envelope and took out the contents.

“Let me see…” (Elt)

First, there was a phrase expressing happiness that I was well, and a seasonal greeting. It was normal. I continued reading.

“…Hmm.” (Elt)

“What did Hold write?” (Nana)

“Nothing strange was written…” (Elt)

The letter from Hold said the following:

“This year, due to requests from my wife and daughter, I will go to Zanzas for the Winter Solstice Festival.”

“They want to go to the Cockatrice Festival.”

“For that reason, I want to meet briefly. Could you make time?”

The rest was a considerate closing wishing for our health. The content was basically that he wanted to see his family as well.

Well, it is normal, if you say so. Since there are no smartphones or emails in this world, such matters must be communicated by letter.

“That is what it says. Hold’s wife and daughter… I do not remember them well.” (Elt)

The Nagash Household events mainly required waiting, so I did not know the marriage partners of my siblings well.

I think Hold and Nana were classmates… I think I heard that from the Nana in front of me.

“Do you remember Yaya Porti, who is the same age as me?” (Nana)

“Yaya… wait a moment.” (Elt)

I pulled the name and appearance from the depths of my memory. I remembered her surprisingly well. My memory was quite good. That might be why I could remember my previous life.

Now, Yaya… She was probably around seven or eight years ago when Hold was attending the noble academy.

Hmm. I had a vague memory of her.

“She was a bright brown-haired young lady who seemed lively… I think she was quite tanned.” (Elt)

“That is correct! You remembered.” (Nana)

“My impression is only vague…” (Elt)

I remembered being greeted by someone with short hair tied up, wearing a dress that seemed easy to move in. I didn’t say it aloud, but she didn’t have the atmosphere of a sheltered noble lady. By the standards of my previous life, she would probably be classified as a sports girl. In this world, noble women are also encouraged to exercise and train.

The reason is simple. The danger to nobles losing their status is the flood of monsters. If monsters overflow from their territory, the lord is held responsible. For that reason, noble houses raise people who can deal with monsters when necessary. If there is no other option, they must handle it themselves.

Therefore, even women riding horses or swinging swords are not criticized. Of course, noble education and culture are important, but the main role of nobles is to be “guardians against monsters.” They must protect their territory.

“She is my friend and a very good girl. I guarantee it.” (Nana)

“I see… Well, I do not intend to refuse. Since the Cockatrice Festival will be held, some nobles coming is expected.” (Elt)

“Cockatrice Festival…?” (Nana)

“They call the Winter Solstice Festival held in Zanzas that.” (Elt)

“Oh, that reminds me… I was born outside Zanzas, so I forgot. I see, Yaya would probably like it.” (Nana)

“Does she like cockatrices?” (Elt)

“Yes. When she was a student, she wanted to try wearing this costume, so I made one as a gift.” (Nana)

“T-That is pretty deep…” (Elt)

And Nana, who made and gave it, is something else. Since it is a costume, the expression is unknown, but probably Yaya is a very important friend to Nana. Somehow, if Hold is a bad friend, Yaya feels like a close friend.

“…While this was happening, many cockatrices floated from across the sea, one after another.” (Marcosias)

“Swimming, piyo?” (Dia)

“It seems so. The prince who had been thrown into the sea are exhausted. When the cockatrices see that, each carries a human on their back and starts swimming.” (Marcosias)

“Good, piyo!” (Dia)

Marcosias was reading the fairy tale “The Prince of the Sea”. Among the kings who troubled the sea, there was a prince who did not pollute it. When he was shipwrecked, he was saved by cockatrices. It was a moral story.

Nana also listened quietly to Marcosias’ narration. She was wearing a costume, but probably she understood.

“It is a coincidence. Yaya’s ancestor is precisely the model of that Prince of the Sea.” (Nana)

“Eh, is that so?” (Elt)

“That is what she herself says. It seems she was not a prince… but such an event apparently happened.” (Nana)

“So, that is why the family likes cockatrices…” (Elt)

“They even put the cockatrice on their family crest.” (Nana)

“That is serious…” (Elt)

In this world, putting animals on family crests is very common. The Nagash Household’s snake. The Black Dragon Knight Order’s knight stepped on by a dragon. Cockatrices are naturally quite popular as well. Of course, not exactly like the piyo version, but simplified or only the wings and such.

“Now, the spicy tomato stir-fry is ready!” (Stella)

Stella brought the spicy stir-fry plated on a dish.

Hold, huh… If it were my feelings from a little while ago, I would not have felt very happy. I might have replied saying I was busy or something and refused. But now it is different. That is largely because of Berzel-niisan. I think we reconciled. It is certain we made progress. Maybe I can be like that with Hold too.

“Stella is–…” (Elt)

“Yes?” (Stella)

“Ah, no… never mind.” (Elt)

Dangerous. I almost asked Stella. I should not ask her. I must decide.

“My older brother, Hold, a friend of Nana, wants to come. Is there a problem?” (Elt)

“…A problem? Honestly, I do not know.” (Stella)

“Hm?” (Elt)

Huh? That reaction was different from what I expected. Stella looks somewhat puzzled.

“Maybe I am the… uh, descendant of those who were ‘pokopoko-ed’ or not. There is little information…” (Stella)

“Pokopoko?” (Nana)

Nana tilted her head.

…Ah, I see. My way of asking made her overthink.

“It’s like the Black Dragon Knight Order, whether there is a revenge purpose or not.” (Elt)

“Y-Yes…!” (Stella)

“Oh, whether it is related to those who were beaten badly. I did not understand because of the cute way of saying it.” (Elt)

“Ugh…” (Stella)

“As far as I know, probably not. They just want to bring their family purely.” (Elt)

“If that is so, there is no worry, and I do not oppose it.” (Stella)

I felt a little moved. Apparently, that hellish special training meant something to Stella too.

Well, if someone I did not know at all said ‘revenge!’ or something…

“Tou-sama, eat before it gets cold piyo.” (Dia)

“Ah, ah… yes.” (Elt)

“I tried using some broth, how is it?” (Stella)

Prompted by Dia, who was eating heartily, I also began to eat.

Hmm. Compared to before, it has more richness. The broth from the Rainbow Fish scales seems good after all.

“Delicious piyo!” (Dia)

“Yes, it has more depth… very delicious.” (Nana)

“The broth is a good accent. Very delicious.” (Elt)

“Thank you very much…!” (Stella)

“Even Hold, a gourmet, would be impressed by this.” (Nana)

“Hmm…” (Elt)

Hold hosted an art salon. Stella leaned forward boldly a while ago.

“If so, Elt-sama… please allow me to cook during meals.” (Stella)

“…Is that okay?” (Elt)

“Yes, I want to try how far my cooking can satisfy.” (Stella)

That makes sense. If I can impress a noble with a refined palate, it will be good for reputation in the future. Even if it does not go well, since we are siblings, I can hear honest opinions to some extent. Either way, I can use Hold as a reason to improve the quality of Chinese cuisine.

“Alright, I will ask you.” (Elt)

“Yes!” (Stella)

Thus, we decided to welcome Hold with Elven cuisine.

 

Territory Information

Place name: Healberry Village

Special facilities: Adventurer’s Guild (temporary), Large Tree Tower (with soil bath), Underground Plaza Inn

Total population: 193

Tourism level: C (soil bath, fantastic underground space, Elven cuisine)

Fishing level: C (Rainbow Fish breeding, broth from scales)

Ranch level: C (Cockatrice sisters, glowing-eyed cockatrice)

Demon lord level: E (Demon Maru-wanchan)

 

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