Chapter 296: Visiting The Town-4~End Arc 4
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Farah's POV.

I am sitting on Ano's lap and watching over Lecia and Mashiro.

-Muh~ (Farah)

Since I finished all of my gummy bears, I have nothing to do besides watch them again.

-What...do...want...to...give...us...back? (Mashiro)

-Do you guys need anything from the human settlement? We have a wide range of tools. (Lecia)

Mashiro shakes her head and replies.

-They...are...useless. (Mashiro)

Lecia nods as if she agrees with Mashiro's statement.

-Right, it doesn't serve much purpose since the jungle's citizens can't use those tools. (Lecia)

Lecia has a troubled face.

-Do you need everything then, Mashiro? (Lecia)

-I...don't. (Mashiro)

-Whew, how about the magical beast? Do they need anything? (Lecia)

Mashiro shakes her head again.

-I...don't...think...so. (Mashiro)

Lecia leans her back against the chair and sighs.

-This will be so hard for us to repay you guys. (Lecia)

-... (Mashiro)

Hmmm, I have some idea that can help Lecia repay Mashiro. Should I propose that idea to them?

-Moh, Farah. (Ano)

Ano reaches out and pokes both of my cheeks.

-You should sit still. You have been wiggling on my lap for a while. (Farah)

Because of Ano's poking, the sound doesn't come out normally.

-I'm...Sowy~ (Farah)

Ano smiles a little and releases my cheeks.

-Let's be a good girl for now. I have prepared many sweets for you after this. (Ano)

I happily raise both of my hands.

-Hooray! (Farah)

-I will give you even more sweets if you agree to research with me. (Ano)

It will be probably magic research again. As usual, Ano is a maniac when it comes to magic.

-Muhhh~ I don't know... (Farah)

-If you agree to research with me, I will also give you the honey pudding. (Ano)

-Ehhh? Is it made from that "Honey"? (Farah)

-Uhm...It's so tempting. (Farah)

Ano notices she can't secure the win right away. She bends down and looks at me with a puppy face.

-I have found an interesting theory. Please help me finish it, Farah. (Ano)

I will have no choice but to accept Ano's request at the current rate.

-Ano! (Nina)

Nina arrives by my side and calls out to Ano.

-You should cut it out. You are playing dirty, you know. (Nina)

-What are you talking about, Nina? (Ano)

-Tchh, don't play innocent. You know Farah couldn't decline if you did that. (Nina)

-Shhh, you get it my way again. (Ano)

-Being pushover like that will make Farah hate you. (Nina)

-Eh! (Ano)

Ano looked worried and stared at me. I immediately deny and tell her.

-Nooo! I don't hate you at all. (Farah)

Ano smiles and hugs me tightly.

-Did you hear that? (Ano)

Nina pats my head and says.

-You don't have to lie, Farah. You hate her, doesn't it? (Nina)

-Heyy! (Ano)

I can help but laugh but look at these two interactions. Meanwhile, Lecia still can't find the solution to Mashiro's problem.

-I'm sorry, but I can't think of anything to repay you and the magical beasts. (Lecia)

-... (Mashiro)

I raise my hand up.

-What's the problem, Farah?  (Lecia)

-I may have an idea! (Farah)

-Is that so? Can you tell us? (Lecia)

-How about putting soldiers around the world tree? (Farah)

-Hmmm...Interesting. Can you tell me why? (Lecia)

-Because humans can provide positive energy to nutrition the world tree. (Farah)

-But the world tree still takes our energy from afar, though? (Lecia)

Mashiro answers Lecia in my stead.

-Closer...better. (Mashiro)

-Hoh! I don't know about that. (Lecia)

-Also, the soldier can help Mashiro protect the world tree better.  (Farah)

-Right! (Lecia)

Lecia nods and turns to Mashiro.

-How about Farah's idea, miss Mashiro? (Lecia)

-Agree. (Mashiro)

Lecia claps her hands and says happily.

-That will conclude our contract then. We will receive help from magical beasts in exchange for protecting the world tree. (Lecia)

Lecia gives out her hand to Mashiro. Mashiro tilts her head since she can't understand Lecia's action.

-What...is...this...for? (Mashiro)

Lecia scratches her cheeks and says.

-Ah, it's just a custom belonging to the human. (Lecia)

-Okay. (Mashiro)

Lecia laughs awkwardly and retracts her hand.

-Anyway... (Lecia)

Lecia turns in this direction and glares at me intensely.

-It's my turn. (Lecia)

Ano sighs and passes me to Lecia's side. This time, I sit on Lecia's lap.

-Hey, what about my turn? (Nina)

-Ehem, you will get Farah later. (Lecia)

-You guys... (Nina)

Ano leaves us behind and goes outside of the tent. After a while, she returns with a tray full of sweets on it.

-Those are the sweets that I promised, Farah. (Ano)

-Woah! (Farah)

I hold my cheeks and stare at the tray with sparkling eyes. There are all kinds of cakes on the tray.

Ano turns to Mashiro and asks her.

-Do you want some? (Ano)

-No...thanks. (Mashiro)

I reach out and get the cheesecake. I use the spoon to scoop up half of the cake.

-Is that a little too big, Farah? (Lecia)

I ignore Lecia and take a mouthful bite.

-Nom~ (Farah)

Delicous~I can feel the cheese melt inside my mouth.

-Fuh! She looks like a squirrel with puffing cheeks. (Lecia)

The surrounding people start laughing for no reason. Even Piyu and Kyu look at me with funny eyes.

-W...ut Wong? {What's wrong?} (Farah)

Let's ignore everyone for now and enjoy the cake.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Arc 4: Peaceful Time-END~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

Thanks for reading OwO

The slice of life parts will end in 2~3 chapters

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