Chapter 536 - Bear-san, Is Having A Discussion.

Bear-san, Is Having A Discussion.

So, Cereille. About this time, Id like you to keep it a secret. (Yuna)

What do you want me to keep a secret? (Cereille)

About this house and how I defeated the monsters. (Yuna)

Ill keep not only the house but also about the monsters a secret? If you report it to the Adventurers Guild, I think they will reward you. Of course, I know they wont believe you, so Ill be happy to put in a good word for you. I will also inform my father that the town was saved thanks to Yuna, so I am sure he will also thank you. (Cereille)

I dont want any reward, or even a thank you from your father. (Yuna)

Wait, then we wont be able to thank you, Yuna. (Cereille)

As I was saying, you dont have to thank me. Both you and Keith are safe, and thats all that matters. (Yuna)

I didnt save them because I wanted money or rewards. I just dont want the people I know to die because I didnt help them. If I didnt know Cereille, I probably wouldnt have cared if I saw her galloping her horse. I would not have chased after her. I even probably would have been a stranger when I heard about Cereilles death.

But since I already know Cereille, I had a conversation with her and got to know her. So I decided to help. Not to be thanked by her. It was for myself.

Yuna I would have fallen in love with you if you were a boy. (Cereille)

Even if a certain part of me was small, Im still a girl.

No, Keith will take over, so even girls can. (Cereille)

I think I heard something in a small voice, but it was probably just my imagination.

But if you keep quiet about this, it would mean Yunas deeds wont be known. (Cereille)

I dont like commotions. Besides, no one would believe me even if I told them that I had defeated these monsters. If you didnt see it with your own eyes and only heard the story, you wouldnt believe it either, would you? (Yuna)

Thats (Cereille)

So you dont have to force yourself to put a good word for me. You will also be labeled as weird. (Yuna)

But thanks to Yuna, I was saved, Keith was saved, and you also saved the city. I cant stay silent. Besides, there is the matter of the monsters too. If they could see that, they would believe us. (Cereille)

We will be looked at oddly, strange rumors might circulate, and above all, its a pain.

And you also have to report the monsters lying around. You defeated those, Yuna, and now youll lose your claim to them. (Cereille)

Its okay, Ill stuff it all in my item bag, and Ill take care of the other monsters. Without the presence of the monsters, we can probably claim that you rescued Keith from the man all by yourself. (Cereille)

Thats the best way.

Cereille pondered over my suggestion.

I understand. If you say so, Yuna, I will not force you to do so. However, I will reveal that you helped me rescue Keith from the man. Thats the one thing I will not compromise on. (Cereille)

All right. (Yuna)

I also decided to also give my part. Besides, I think it would be easier to explain things if I was there.

We found a middle ground with each other, and the discussion was over. Now we just have to deal with the mountain of monsters corpses outside. But first, lets get out of the bear costume, shall we?

My skirt was rolled up under my costume, and it was in a weird state. And its a little stuffy because of the uniform. But I think Id better wait until after I deal with the monsters outside. Theres a possibility that more monsters will return to this spot.

Id like to change, but Ill stay in my stuffy bear costume a little longer.

What will you do now, Cereille? (Yuna)

What about you, Yuna? (Cereille)

I told you earlier, Im going to deal with the monsters, then go back. If I leave them like this, it will cause a commotion. (Yuna)

Sorry goblins and orcs, but I dont want your magic stones, Ill just bury you.

Ill help you with that. (Cereille)

Is it okay? Isnt your family worried? (Yuna)

Thats (Cereille)

Cereille looked at Keith, who was sleeping.

Dont worry about it. (Yuna)

No, while I think my father will scold me, I cant push the clean-up to you, Yuna. Otherwise, I wont have a face to challenge you to a match in the future. (Cereille)

Cereille shook her head.

As Ive said, you dont have to worry about it. (Yuna)

But Cereille would not budge.

Theres no point in arguing here, so Ill just get it over with and head back to town. Itll be faster that way, and its not worth the ha.s.sle of arguing about this.

Then may I ask you to take care of the goblins and orcs? I dont need their magic stones or anything, so it would be great if you could deal with them for me. (Yuna)

If the monsters were not disposed of properly, they could attract other monsters, and also if the corpses were left untouched, they could become the source of pathogen outbreaks. They must be either burned or buried.

Yes, I can handle that. Leave it to me. (Cereille)

Cereille and I went outside.

What are you going to do with the worm? Are you not going to dismantle it? (Cereille)

Its okay, Ill just put it in my item bag. (Yuna)

I said and transferred the worm carca.s.s in the bear box.

Come to think of it, you did pull out a house from it. Yunas non-standards never cease to amaze me. (Cereille)

Next, I put away the big wyverns and the rest of the wolves. The bear box was really handy.

When I tried to put the Wolves in the bear box, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear came to me.

Whats wrong? (Yuna)

Ku~u ~ n

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear looked in a particular direction and cried.

I wonder what that could be. Maybe more monsters?

Use detection skills to confirm.

The reactions were people. Several people were moving toward us.

What is wrong with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear? (Cereille)

Cereille, who was processing the goblins nearby, asked.

It looks like some people are heading over here (Yuna)

Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear can even know that? (Cereille)

Maybe they can smell them. (Yuna)

Oh right, animals are supposed to have a good nose. (Cereille)

Cereille seemed to be satisfied with that explanation.

For the time being, we have to do something about it. This isnt good. (Yuna)

The worm and the wyverns have been cleared away. But the corpses of wolves, goblins, and orcs were still scattered around.

And the bear house. Ah, and I didnt change my clothes, so Im still a bear.

Well, its my usual look, so its okay.

Cereille, please get Keith (Yuna)

If Keith was still in the bear house, I cannot put the house away in the bear box.

Keith? (Cereille)

Theyre moving fast. Theyre probably riding on horses.

No. We wont make it. Well not make it in time. (Yuna)

I saw someone on a horse coming toward us.

I couldnt make it in time.

Ah whatever, Cereille. For now, just deceive them. (Yuna)

How can I deceive them!? (Cereille)

Please do it properly. (Yuna)

I understand. Ill do my best. (Cereille)

If theyre adventurers, we could tell lies. But the most problematic thing about this scene was the explanation of the bear house, and that a wandering adventurer defeated the monsters.

As I pondered what to do, unexpected words came out of Cereilles mouth.

Thats my father. (Cereille)

I looked at the person who was coming towards us.

Indeed. The man on the horse was Cereilles father. So that means the one with him was an escort?

Cereilles father comes straight to us, looking at the fallen monsters around him.

Yuna, what should we do! (Cereille)

Even if you ask me that, I dont know. (Yuna)

This time, Cereille was beginning to panic.

You have to report to your father. (Yuna)

Yeah, but Im not ready for that. (Cereille)

I cant do that either.

Regardless of our feelings, Cereilles father comes to us.

Cereille! (Count Fornitz)

Cereilles father dismounted from his horse.

Father why are you here? (Cereille)

I saw your letter, and found out you left the city, so I came after you. (Count Fornitz)

Cereille looked at me with a troubled expression. Im the one in trouble, you know. What should I do?

Cereilles father looked around slightly, then looked at Cereille.

Cereille, are you alright? (Count Fornitz)

Yes, Im fine. (Cereille)

I have a lot of questions. But first, is Keith safe? (Count Fornitz)

Yes. Hes uninjured. Hes sleeping right there in that house. (Cereille)

Cereilles father turned his gaze at the bear house and gave it a subtle look.

Well, he was informed that his son was kidnapped and yet not injured, but now, he was told that his son was in a house shaped like a bear, he would obviously have that reaction.

I see. Youre both safe. So, what about these monsters? (Count Fornitz)

Cereilles father looked around. Countless corpses of wolves and goblins were scattered.

I have no choice but to explain it.

At the very least the worm and wyverns were already tucked away in the bear box.

This is not a good place to talk, why dont we talk inside the house? (Yuna)

It may take a while. I guess we could start preparing to head back to town, but theyre definitely not in the mood for that.

Either way, they will have to go inside the bear house to check on Keith.

At my suggestion, Cereilles father looked at the bear house suspiciously.

Etto, and you are? (Count Fornitz)

Apparently, he didnt recognize me because of my bear outfit.

Father, shes Yuna, the one who came to our house the other day together with Noa. (Cereille)

.Ah, so youre the one with the young lady Noa. But why were you dressed as a bear? (Count Fornitz)

Father, lets go inside first. (Cereille)

When I was about to answer, Cereille offered me a helping hand.

Youre right. Lets go then. (Count Fornitz)

He asked the escort to stay outside and continue to check the perimeter with Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear.

I also informed the escort that Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear were docile. The escort looked doubtful, but he still nodded.

Then I took Cereille and her father inside the bear house.

Cereilles father looked inside the bear house curiously. Then, when he saw Keith sleeping on the sofa, he rushed to Keith, just as Cereille did earlier.

Father, hes okay. Hes just sleeping. (Cereille)

Cereille told her father the same words I said to her earlier.

I prepared tea and placed it on the table.

Have some tea and talk. Ill leave you guys by yourselves. (Yuna)

No, Yuna, please stay with us. (Cereille)

I couldnt escape.

Cereille and I sat on the sofa, and Cereilles father sat on the opposite side, facing us.

Cereilles father stared at Cereille, but Cereille looked away to escape his gaze.

Now then, how about some explanation? (Count Fornitz)

Cereille began to speak slowly and in order.

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Authors Note:

This is how Cereilles father arrived.

Once this is done, we should be able to get back to Noa hopefully.

[Notice] The next post may be delayed next week. I hope you understand.