Chapter 64: Let's Find The Flying Magical Creatures.
"Yes, open wide. Look... your mouth is dirty. Hehe."
During dinner after returning from a moonlit date night, Eva, who had been taking care of us so diligently, completely transformed, leaving everyone astonished.
"Hey... that's Eva, right?"
"Who else would it be?! But what a change... even the way she talks."
"Hmph, you're already acting like a wife, Eva."
"Serestina, are you the one saying that?"
When she talks to anyone else, Eva remains the same as before, but when she's with me, she's completely in adorable young wife mode. Well, both versions of Eva are cute, so I don't mind.
***
"So, I'm thinking we should search for flying-type magical creatures. If we increase the number of summonable flying familiars and send them all over, we might be able to expand our investigation area and find people waiting for rescue. Do we have any suitable requests, Claudia?"
I'm explaining the new possibilities of teleportation that we verified with Mizuha today. As for why Celestina, Sakura, and Claudia are here, let's not dwell on that now.
"I'll confirm tomorrow, but there don't seem to be many flying-type creatures around this area."
Claudia mumbles with frustration. Well, she must really want to know how her homeland is doing...
"If possible, I'd like creatures like Wyverns or Griffins..."
"Why does it have to be dangerous creatures like that?"
Sylphy glares at me skeptically.
"Well, because they look cool?"
"...Sigh."
"Husband, even if those creatures were nearby, the town would be in trouble."
Celestina is right. In that case, I might need to compromise a little.
"Well then, as long as it's a flying creature, anything will do. Does anyone know of one?"
"In this area, maybe Sky Goblins or Wing Goblins..."
Wait, can Goblins even fly, Catalina? And what's the difference between Sky and Wing? Not that I particularly care to know!
"That's a no. I don't want anything to do with G."
"What's 'G,' Kakeru? Although it's a bit farther, the habitat of Oakflies and Oakbutterflies has recently been discovered."
Cecilia-san... The orcs are also full. What's with that, "Orc Fly," it sounds like a dish name? As for the Butterfly, does it have butterfly wings or a butterfly face... Anyway, it's gross.
"They're all rejected. Aren't there cuter ones?"
"You really do fixate on odd things, don't you?"
For mental hygiene, appearance matters, Sarah. Once you've made a contract, you can't erase it. If you encounter an Orc Butterfly at night, I'm confident you won't be able to use the toilet.
"If that's the case, why not tell your father and have him send the vampire sinners? They're useless even alive, and it would be better for everyone."
Eva's sentiment is heartwarming, but that's a last resort. It will take time too.
"I apologize for not being of help, dear brother. Water creatures and familiars cannot fly..."
Mizuha isn't to blame. It's all on the goblins and orcs.
However, is it really a binary choice between goblins and orcs?
Just when everyone was about to give up, a savior in the form of a fluffy angel appeared.
"Oh noble elder brother, speaking of which, adventurers who came from the west were talking about harpies."
Harpies! They're here, the cute ones. Well done, Chloe!
I pat Chloe's head. Amidst the fuss, I also enjoy the fluff of her wolf ears. Chloe wags her tail happily. I haven't said it recently, but yes, you're cute, very cute.
"Kakel-sama, speaking of which, there have been incidents reminiscent of harpies. We're still examining the details and haven't posted it as a request yet."
Claudia says that while offering her head.
Of course, I'll pat her too. I stroke her silky blue hair, and Claudia closes her eyes, savoring the sensation.
"Grr, Sakura! Don't you have any information?"
"I'm afraid not, Lady Celestina. Besides, even if I did, any reward would be mine, right?"
"In any case, I'm planning to go to the guild tomorrow and take the request. What do you think?"
"No objections!!"
"Well then, we'll proceed with the assumption that the Black Reaper will take the request."
"Thank you, Claudia. I'm counting on you."
With the unanimous agreement of the party members, it was decided to take the harpy's request.
***
"By the way, Lord, I would also like to try this thing called soft-serve ice cream..."
"Of course, Sonia. There's enough for everyone, don't worry."
I noticed Sonia has been fidgety for a while now, apparently curious about the soft-serve ice cream we talked about during the meal.
Except for Silphy and Sarah, this is their first time trying it. I hope they'll enjoy it.
***
"My lord... this is no longer just food!! It's too delicious!"
No, it's still food.
"Husband, this is dangerous. I believe our knight order needs to manage this..."
It's going to melt, though.
"It's so delicious! It tastes like the prince's flavor."
...No, it doesn't.
"My lord, my lord, my lord..."
Sonia?! Was it that delicious that it broke you?
"You... I want you to feed me."
Eva... you're sweeter than soft-serve ice cream.
"Wait, wait a moment, I need to prepare myself..."
Not here, Silphy. We're not doing that here! Sarah, clean your mouth already!!
Phew... that was close. It would have been quite the ordeal if we started something like that.
Suddenly, I feel a tap on my back, and when I turn around, Katarina-san is grinning mischievously while whispering.
"Hey... Kakeru-kun? Sarah told me, you know. About keeping your mouth clean..."
"Stop! Stop it, Katarina-san."
I hurriedly cover Katarina-san's mouth.
"Hehehe... If you want me to keep quiet about this, you'll lend me Ravi quietly, right? After all, he's back, isn't he?"
Darn it, how does she know? I had plans to have a fluffy Night Fever with Ravi tonight.
"Alright, alright, I understand. I don't have a choice, do I? I'll deliver Ravi to your room later."
"Deal accepted. I'll be waiting, Kakeru-kun..."
I feel a flutter from Katarina-san's wink, but what she's waiting for is Ravi, not me.
After dinner, we returned to our rooms for a moment and then headed to Katarina-san's room to deliver Ravi.