Chapter 76: The Birth of a Cat-Eared Civil Official

Im Katalina-nya. I look forwards to working with you-nya.

The little girl cat kemonobito lowered her head energetically in a greeting.

She didnt have a family, she was all alone in the world it seems.

Because of the previous kemonobito hunting, seeing orphans was not an unusual thing.

I wanted to take her with me and return as quickly as possible, but.

Well, well, you are so good at greetings. Do you want some sweets?

Katalina-chan, call me onee-sama (= older sister).

I want to give birth to a child as adorable as this one.

..Media, you wont give birth to anything.

On the way back to the capital city, the Maids Unit wanted to have a picnic so that they could play with Katalina.

Also, 100 or 200 thieves, if they decide to attack, they are nothing to them.

We got back to the capital city without any other incidents. In order to formally appoint Katalina as a civil official, my master had to test her.

Zest, you must appoint her immediately. I said immediately.

Master gave his approval, his eyes a little teary, and she started to work.

Katalina said she was good at counting, and it turned out she was faster and more accurate than both me and my master.

My master and I had the exact same thought in that moment.

After one month of work, Katalina completely became our main force.

So much so that the muscle brains couldnt raise their heads in front of her anymore.

Why is it that you destroy the training ground every single day-nya?

Well, urm.Sorry.

Alcohol doesnt count as expenses-nya. Your proposal is rejected-nya.

Cant we work something out somehow!?

This and this are mistaken-nya. This is..like this-nya.

Oh! Thank you very much!

Nya? Sonia-sama, whats that Mitsurin Company-nya? I received an expenses application from Albert-sama

Mitsurin Company?.Ah! Its a company that manages some bars, where young ladies pour sake for you and the sort.Its better for you not knowing about it actually.

Albert! Where are you Albert, come out! You dared going there without letting me and master know about it!!?

When Albert embezzlement leaked out, the headquarters rapidly turned into a battleground, but it couldnt be helped.

Katalinas skills became clear to me, and, now that everyone consented to it, it was a good time to confer her the title of knight.

I didnt want to bargain them, but I wasnt stingy either.

My plan for her was to make her a knight first, then eventually give her the title of baron and have her become my trusted confident.

It was during the celebratory party that an incident happened.

Nya? Im 21-nya. I can also drink alcohol-nya.

With 140cm of height, her body was that of a childsShe was very slender.

It was hard to believe she was an adult.

No, it was just that I didnt check out.

The guys were the ones to snap at this.

Thank God.I was actually normal.

.Shes legal.

Shes someone to admire! I am different from you guys

I was anxious that only one gentleman could be found among them, but.he actually pays special attention.

Katalina had a lot of fans, and everyones excuse for that was Shes cute like my own child.

If they were to cry out that they loved a little girl, I am confident I wouldve killed them right away.

Its true that nobles get married really young.

But thats only for political reasons. If you were to expressly choose to marry a little girl, you would be treated like a pervert.

However, now that everyone knew she was an adult, the story was different.

After that, Katalina tasted a storm of confessions

The office had long queues of people waiting for some sort of an idol handshake meeting.

Yes

The guys were thirsty for a normal girl.

Not like the manly women from the Maids Unit, but an actual frail girl that needed protection.

Except for black knights, she was very popular to everyone.

Ha? I dont like women who are not at least as strong as the girls from the Maids Unit.

Adorable? A partner is power! It is something you choose based on strength!

I have no interest in women who cant win against me.

This was the logic of muscle brains.

The Maids Unit was very happy about this, and I really wanted to press the question of why!? Was it really all right for young girls to feel happy about that?

Nevertheless, the Katalina fever started to wane after about 2 months.

Well, I actually expected that.

She could finally relax and concentrate on doing her job now.

She was great as a civil official.

Those who got rejected by her, didnt try to seduce her any longer, but rather were coming to socialize with her in a natural manner.

It was only natural. If they were to make fun of her for being a commoner, without any doubt, the black knights wouldve started a fight.

I felt relieved that no such hero appeared.

Our work was progressing nicely as well.

The fishing business already started, and the main road was properly maintained.

Isnt my domain perfect!?

Now that the workload was lesser, master and I were spending some fancy time in my office, drinking tea.

Recently, I got the chance to take easy.

This was indeed an elegant time, worthy of a noble.

However, my masters words ended everything.

.By the way, son-in-law-dono, you are keeping in touch with Princess Tsubaki, right? How are things recently? Do you think she and Bea will actually get along?

Hahaha, theres no need to hide anything. Political marriages are an indispensible part of a nobles life. Its not a grudge, Im just curious.

Son-in-law-dono?

Master.I havent sent her any letter..

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