Chapter 81: That time when I went home

TL: kizen

ED: Filip/Gecko

The third day of the coffee shops opening was finished and we didnt experience any particular problems. The shop wasnt crowded with people but it wasnt so devoid of people that we had time to laze around. Just like that, the fourth day of operation was about to begin.

My back hurts

I got up after sleeping on the floor then returned the table and chairs I moved to their original positions.

As for the two humans, they rented a nearby apartment because they said they wanted to be more intimate with each other. Theyll just be commuting to work from now on.

After changing my clothes, I started preparing the sweets for the day. They were a little late but after a while, the two of them arrived.

Were late.

Thats alright. Im just about to get started after all. Thats right, I think youre already starting to get used to things so please take turns trying it out by yourself today

Yes!

Weve managed to familiarize ourselves with a lot of faces these past three days. Those people are pretty much our regulars by this point. Im just glad that there are people who come despite us selling an unknown drink. If the two of them can finish this day without any problems, I can safely leave this place to them.

With that in mind, I finished baking the sweets for the daily set then told the two that I will be taking a step back and work behind the scenes for today.

Then, just as the sun rose, the bell by the door rang as the lady from the clothes shop came in.

Welcome

Im here again. Coffee please

After saying that, she sat on her usual seat at the counter then began chatting with the staff.

You know, yesterday, while I was drinking the coffee I bought here in my shop, a customer said it smelled good so I told them about this place

Thank you very much

The man kept moving his hands to complete the coffee as he listened and replied to the customer.

I see that the people working in the port and also adventurers occasionally come to this store. Even drunkards drop by from time to time huh?

While saying that, she looked around and saw a drunk person drinking his coffee black to sober up, people wanting to drink it before going to work, and adventurers who heard rumors about this place. Those were the type of customers we had at that moment.

However, coffee doesnt have the effect of sobering people up, does it? Theyll just end up being an oddly energetic drunkard because of the caffeine.

After that, theyll experience a combo of mild dehydration and headache.

Around noon, Nils-san comes to have his drink after he had his lunch.

Huh? Is Caam not manning the counter today?

Yes. I will be working behind the scenes today. I will only be serving the customers and helping out in making the sweets. If everything goes well today, Ill be going back to the island

I see. Well, at any rate, it seems like it has been my routine to come here to have a drink after having my meal, hasnt it?

He added the usual amount of sugar and milk to his coffee then drank it after saying that.

Rumors about this place had suddenly spread these past few days. Its good that customers are coming in but please dont push yourselves so hard that the two of you get sick

Thank you for your concern

The man gave a light bow after saying that.

If this trend continues, I think there will really be a lot of buyers. Please take care of us at that time

Pleased to be working with you

With that said, Nils-san stood up from his seat then went back to work.

After that, the receptionist lady from the guild and the lady that showed me this store also came by and they had a conversation while enjoying the coffee set they ordered.

It feels like the store has turned into some kind of hangout.

There doesnt seem to be any problem so far. Im a bit concerned about the rumors that Nils-san was talking about but lets decide on the regular day off

After the shop closed, I suggested that we decide on their day off.

Day off you say?

Its a day allocated for rest. You remember how I rested every ten days back in the island?

Yes

Well do a version of that for the shop. Youll take a break once every five days or ten days. Ill leave it to you to decide. Once the number of personnel increases, you guys can take turns resting so that the store will remain open. Thats going to be difficult at the moment though. Well then, Ill leave the rest to you. Ill be going to my hometown first before going back to the island. Please lock the doors tight and manage the expenses properly. When I have the time, Ill come by the evening, around the shops closing time to check on the inventory so let me know if you have anything to report to me at that time

Got itYes

Well then, Im off

After saying that, I went into the small room that was made inside our storage room then teleported to my hometown.

Im back~

I opened the door as I said that.

Welcome back~

The children came to greet me. They looked about as tall as grade-schoolers or middle schoolers but theyre still at the right height to be head patted so I did just that.

Welcome back~

Latte jumped at me, pressed her face against mine, then started sniffing me.

Ah, smells good~. Butter and its a mixture of scents so I cant really tell

Shes probably smelling the coffee since Ive heard that its a mixture of various scents that give it that aroma. While I was thinking about that, Suzuran also came out.

Its rare for you to come back home this late

Thats true. I was working in the port town just now and wanted to come home before returning to the island. Im here but I dont think Ill be able to prepare dinner or stuff like that though

Its fine. I made a bit more than usual after all

Suzuran is in charge of dinner today?

Yes. Its already done so lets eat together

With that said, we had to set the table so I had to drag Latte who wouldnt let go to the dining room.

We had a hearty meat dish for dinner. It was very delicious.

After that, I took a bath with the children then spent our time relaxing.

I want to sleep together with father today

Me too. I want to sleep with papa too

Eh~? But mama wants to sleep with papa too~

Latte said something like that and in response to her words, Suzuran grabbed my sleeve and lightly pulled on it.

Well, I only have one body but since Ill be going back the day after tomorrow, how about we separate you into groups? Suzuran and Lily then Latte and Miel

I want mother and Latte mama to get along with father. Its better if Miel and I then mother and Latte mama go together. I mean, they told me they wanted to sleep together with father once in a while after all

Is that so?

I looked at Latte as I said that.

Un!

Alright, its good to be honest. Should I have you tell me what other things youve been saying to the children?

Er, I just said that Caam-kun is mine and Suzuran-chans husband so we want to be spoiled from time to time~

I looked at the children to confirm what she said and they nodded. She must be saying that a lot.

Ah, un. If thats all then I guess its alright

For a second there, I thought that she told them all sorts of topics without holding back, like our nightly activities for example.

With that said, it had been decided that Ill be sleeping with the children on the first day then with the wives on the next.

Its been a while since I slept together with father

Me too~

While saying that, they each took a side of the bed then hugged my arms. I think this oddly close physical contact was taught by Latte but Lilys horns still hurt as expected. Its fine if youre just rubbing your cheeks but please dont grind your entire face against my arm. Its really hard and sharp after all so it hurts.

I was the first one to get up the next morning. I boiled some water in a pot then added plenty of barley tea to it as I rubbed the arm that was hugged by Lily all night and inspected the injury. It was completely red.

We seriously need to discuss if we should put a cushion on her horns whenever we sleep together.

While I was thinking about that, I sat on a chair then sipped on my tea.

It hurts

I couldnt bear the pain so I cast recovery magic on the wound. Just as I started preparing breakfast, Latte woke up.

Morning~

Good morning

She was still sleepy but thats already a lot better compared to Suzuran and Lily. Miel and Lily were the next ones to get up after Latte. As for Suzuran, shes already a lost cause so I had to wake her.

After that, we ate breakfast then saw Latte off. I fed the poultry together with Suzuran then asked her all sorts of things about their food. She had to go to the pond onee-sans place so I also saw her off. The children told me theyre going out to play so I was left alone.

Because of that, I just pulled the weeds in the wheatfield in front of our house then dug a hole to throw them into. I also completed all sorts of small things that needed to be taken care of.

Since there was nothing left that I had to do, I decided to go around the village.

First was the brewery.

Sup, Wurst

Oh, a sudden visit as always. When did you arrive?

Yesterday evening. Is the brewing going well?

Its alright. The other day, some humans from distant lands came, which was new. That was the first time humans that werent the ones you brought came here. I didnt really understand but the village chief did his best you know? If the number of breweries increases, the more liquor there will be. The taste will change as well. Thats what he said

Youre putting a lot of effort into popularizing the sake huh? I also started a business with the humans since I needed the money you know? At the moment, its doing alright I guess. If everything goes well, well be able to get some money and create jobs for everyone on the island

Is that so? Seems like youre acting as a village chief

Id rather relax and let someone else do it though

We stayed at one corner of the brewery, leaning against the wall while talking about random things as we watched the scene of charcoal being thrown into the stills.

That reminds me about Lily-chan

Is there a problem with her?

No, at least not at the moment. I heard from Primula that she said she wants to be an adventurer you know?

I see. I think it would be great if she didnt have to become one though. Seems like she takes after her grandfathers

Really? Werent you also on a battlefield at one point?

That was just something unavoidable. I would have preferred to relax somewhere that was completely devoid of any conflicts. They just mistook me for a magician even though I was just trying to make work easier. I think that might be the reason why I was made to be a Demon Lord

Is that so?

Well, cant do anything about things that are already in the past. Im just doing my best with my current situation while cutting corners from time to time

Thats great since youre working too hard. So, are we going for drinks today?

No. My wives want to get spoiled so maybe next time

Alright

Thats right, I might buy one barrel of slightly scented Beryl sake

After I said that, Wurst didnt reply and just went back to work with one hand raised.

I left the distillation hut then headed to the villages forest when I met Speck who was holding a deer that he hunted while patrolling over his shoulder.

Sup

Oh, welcome back. Its been a while. Youre up to something again, arent you?

Well, yeah. Thats why it took a while

This things kinda heavy so help me carry it to the old mens place

With that said, I helped him carry the deer to the werewolf and werecat old men who often butchered them.

Phew. Thanks

Its fine

Oh, Demon Lord-samas back huh?

Have you gotten better at butchering pigs?

The old men were still trying to get me to become a butcher until now. Just find someone else to teach okay?

No way, there are lots of people better than me after all so Ill just leave it to them. Well then, Ill borrow Speck for a while

After saying that, I ran away together with Speck.

Since theyre also cutting trees in the forest to make charcoal, its nice and open now

Is that so? Well, it was pretty dense in the place I used to train after all

The shallow part of the forest is now a playing area for kids you know?

Is that why you were patrolling and hunting animals?

Thats right. Nobody wants the children to get hurt right? Thats why Im patrolling inside the forest. The animals are managed by Arc-san since it would be bad if their numbers decrease too much

Thats good

It was decided by everyone in the village after all. Look, Caam has been busy since he became a Demon Lord right? Thats why, the chief said we should decrease your burden during the times you come back to the village. You already made the fields, dug the well, and helped out with all sorts of stuff around the village after all

I see. Thanks

I had a strong urge to pat him on the head but I was able to suppress it.

Alright, I should go back to work

He went back to the forest while waving his hand after he said that.

I also wanted to meet with Shinken so I decided to go to the watchtower at the edge of the village.

I noticed someone was looking at me while I made my way to the watchtower. That was probably Schinken.

As I got a bit closer, I heard a voice that came from the top of the tower.

Yo Caam. Wait right there, Im coming down

I dont mind going up there you know? Youre in the middle of work after all

After saying that I started climbing up the almost vertical ladder. It was scary, to be honest.

Its the first time Ive tried climbing and it was surprisingly high and scary. You sure can see far away from here

It wouldnt be a good watchtower otherwise after all

Thats true

Have you met the others already?

Yeah, youre the last one

I see. You havent been coming back as frequently as before, have you? Are you busy?

Pretty much. Weve recently found things we could sell that could be found on the island so I was taking care of that

Well, you wont be able to buy anything without money after all

Thats right. If its just to avoid starvation, hunting animals on the island and catching fish is enough but we also need clothes and tools after all

After that, we had the same conversation as what I had with Wurst and Speck.

Well, just let me know if anything happens. I can at least lend you an ear while were out for drinks

I would prefer if we talked without any liquor involved though. Itll be a pain to take care of you when you get drunk after all

Youre too cruel

You couples act like normal people as long as youre not drunk after all so although Im not telling you not to drink, I hope you do it in moderation

You just said something mean but I guess I cant really deny it

Since youre aware of it, at least hold back a bit in front of the children. Ah, a goblin

Where!

There

I pointed at the goblin that was along the road that leads to the town. It looked as big as a pinky fingers nail from where we were standing.

You can see quite a lot

One goblin! On the side of the road 250 paces away from the tower! Arrows wont reach it!

As he shouted, he hit a dangling plank of wood with a stick.

Eh? What were you saying?

I said you could see a lot from this tower

It wouldnt be a watchtower if you couldnt

I was already done with what I came to do so I said my farewells then went down the tower. While I was on the way down, I saw some villagers with farm equipment getting rid of the goblin. I thought they were quite bold seeing as how theyre trying to attack it with just sickles and hoes.

Sickle huh? Its something thats frequently used to cut off heads in legends, isnt it?

Well, I didnt use it since it doesnt have a lot of practical uses. I would have turned it into a sickle & chain if I did though.

You cant think of one without the other after all.

While I was thinking about that, I got home.

After lunch, I joined the children in their training. Once that was done, I took a bath then while we were having our dinner, Wurst arrived.

Here, this is a thank you from everyone. We discussed it and although we cant afford an entire barrel, everyone wanted to give a little something to you Caam

As he said that, he put a medium-sized barrel on the ground.

What are you talking about? This barrel is full to the brim you know?

Oi oi, shut up and just receive whats given to you

As he said that, he tapped my shoulder.

Did Wurst-kun already go back?

Yeah, he just came to give the sake

After saying that, I put the barrel inside the house. I took an empty bottle and refilled it using the barrels contents then the three of us took a little sip.

Its really hard to drink without diluting it first Its necessary to add a small amount of water before drinking it I guess

Thats true~. I like the ones with fruit in them that are not sold in barrels

Although Latte said that, she kept taking small sips.

Aroma too strong. Might have been over-smoked. Think will be easier to drink if the fruit is seeped in it for about three days. Also want meat1

As she said that, Suzuran also took small sips.

I want to try drinking too!

Lily came out while saying that.

You obviously cant

Even if youre a demonkin and grow up twice as fast as humans, you still look like a ten-year-old right now. I was a special case since I was made to drink at the age of five.

Its fine, its fine~ Drink a lot~

As she said that, Latte took out a cup then Suzuran poured a little of the distilled liquor in it.

Oi oi, thats not a good idea you know?

Why~? I was already drinking when I was the same age as Lily you know~?

Me too. Father secretly gave me

Those were most likely fruit wines or beer though

While we were talking, Lily drank the distilled liquor like it was water.

Ueh. Its hot and bitter

Stupid girl. You should have drunk it with small sips. Water! Drink water! Sake is still too early for you!

Uh-oh, she drank it all at once

I guess fruit wine would have been better if she was going to drink it like that. Lily can hold her liquor like her grandpa, cant she?

As we said that, I poured water into a cup and had her drink it.

Hehe. Miel wants to drink too?

I-I dont want any

He seemed scared after seeing her sisters reaction.

I see. However, you will be able to drink it soon so you should try getting used to it, okay~?

I poured a small amount of sake into Miels cup that had water in it.

Look, it should be fine if its only this much

After I said that, he proceeded to drink.

Ive come to understand the laws and customs in this world but I still dont agree with the idea of letting children drink alcohol. These mothers are hopeless.

It tastes weird. This is just bitter water you know?

Ho. You are mama and papas child so you wont get drunk from just this much, will you~? How about we add a bit more~

Okay, stop. Hes still a child so dont force him to drink

Eh~. Why not? Lets all enjoy drinking together as a family

Not if its as strong as this. Alright, thats enough of that. We can have that fun once the children start their schooling

After saying that, I put the bottle into the highest place in the cupboard. Once they enter school, theyll probably grow up all of a sudden and look like fifteen-year-olds.

Looking at Lily, her face was a bit red, she was unsteady and she kept grinning the entire time. This part of her is exactly the same as Suzuran.

Lily, are you alright?

Ahaha. There are three mothers~

Shes lost it

She has, huh?

Thats true~

Ill put her to sleep

As I said that, I lifted Lily then carried her to bed. I laid her sideways so that she wouldnt choke in case she vomited.

I will watch over big sis so you can sleep together with our moms

Oi oi, you dont have to be so oddly mindful of us you know?

We promised after all

Well, the situation is already beyond the scope of that promise right?

Its alright. Moms were really looking forward to it after all

Alright. If youre going to go that far then Ill leave it to you. Im counting on you to look after your sister

Un!

Since I got a reassuring reply, I slowly closed the door.

It would be great if he wont sexually assault his blood-related sister. Hes half incubus though so I cant say for sure. 2

At any rate, even though hes still a child, Miel was really considerate of us. I dont know how to feel about that as an adult but lets just sleep!

Yes~

After saying that, Latte clung to my arm and pressed her chest against me.

Not wanting to lose, Suzuran also did the same, although she didnt have any so she just placed her chin on my shoulder and rubbed our cheeks together.

It was difficult to walk in that state, to be honest.

And just like that, we got to the bed and deepened our bonds as husband and wives until the date changed while making sure that the children couldnt hear us.

The women were the ones taking the lead though!

Also, please give me a break and just be satisfied going one round each!