Chapter 369: Looking After
I put a blanket on top of the crouching Hauron as an attempt to shield him from the heat, then I inserted a chilly chilly plate underneath. This chilly plate is rectangular and small, similar in size to that of a lunch box thermal pack. The gentle breeze is light and you can feel it if your body is soaked in sweat. Rest well, rest well.
「Hey, stop bombarding me with stuff, you’re not even letting me catch my breath! 」
Hauron, who was rendered immobile, suddenly straightened his back and yelled at me.
The quiet surroundings turned abuzz, triggered by Hauron’s shriek. The kids and Dean started chattering loudly as they expressed their surprise at the scene that Khan showed us earlier and excitement at getting to know what the past fire city looked like.
「Eh! You’re so mean even though I was worried about you!! 」
The lively surroundings contrasted with my sulking.
「Wait, what did you put in there? 」
Retze asked.
「This. 」
I showed him the plate acting as a cold pack.
「What the heck is this? 」
「It’s used for when old folks and kids with little bodies get fever. 」
I prioritized convenience so I made the size handy so that it’s portable but it wouldn’t last that long in return.
I pushed the tiny manastone on the corner of the plate Retze was holding with my finger and demonstrated how it worked. Isn’t it amazing, you just have to push it and it’s activated!
「…Give me a break… 」
「Mean, I’ve been looking after you, you know. 」
「Hey, worry about his mental health, not his body, will you. 」
「Isn’t it said that “the health of one’s mind depends on the health of the body”? Ah, it’s already activated so I’m giving it to you. 」
Retze handed the plate to me, so I pushed it lightly back to him.
「I thought it’d be more common than flying carpets or magic circles that make the place cooler. 」
「Yes, it exists. It exists, right? But why is yours so small that it’s portable? 」
Well, I guess downsizing is a Japanese thing, although huge objects also feel adventurous.
「Sorry for losing my cool — King Tirdonai, now that you have been liberated, please permit me to serve you. 」
The first part of Hauron’s sentence was directed at me, then he turned to Khan and hung his head.
「I allow it. I’ll work you to the bone, alright? 」
Khan smirked.
The two Shahiras disappeared while we talked. Khan seemed to have retracted the mistletoe. The only one left was Bayliss, who was giggling without a sound.
「So Hauron-dono is pledging his service to Khan-dono. Congratulations on finally finding the monarch to serve. 」
Ash apparently heard our conversation, so she also commented.
「Congrats. Ash, you’re admirable for being able to heap well wishes on someone like that. That’s way too hard for me. There’s a lot of things I tend to consider that I end up missing my chance to say something. 」
Hey Retze-san, can you stop pinching my cheeks while talking to somebody else?
「It seems the matter has been settled beautifully. The elucidation has been brilliant as well. The facts may remain the same, but I believe that Hauron-dono also agrees that the truth is such a splendid matter. 」
Butler beamed.
「Well, even I forgot to explain everything right after we met again. 」
Khan said.
「I’m sure I would’ve been completely overwhelmed beyond my limits if everything had been explained to me right after that first reunion. I couldn’t even sleep back then, so when night came I entrusted everything to Rigelmoon and shut myself inside the palace of my subconscious space. 」
「… I did sense him coming out from time to time. 」
Butler muttered under his breath without a change in his expression.
「Overriding the King’s Bough contract — the King’s Bough being divided into two — The King’s Bough not being a Bough — It’s a King’s Bough, and yet it doesn’t have a kingdom at present — what does it mean for the black spirit to be free — King Tirdonai having a master — yes, it’s totally impossible! 」
Hauron yelled.
Hmm, so in summary, he’s having a hard time dealing with what happened to Khan?
「Ahh, it really does sound impossible now that I heard about it all over again. 」
The kids started to run all over the place. Dinosso left them in Shiva’s care and joined the conversation.
「Even I, the person directly involved in all that, already gave up making heads or tails out of it. Well, the outcome had been desirable, so I can’t help but accept it. I’m also grateful.」
I feel shy from being thanked like this. Also, I felt happy that Khan felt that way, since I was also worried that he might’ve wanted to die just like that.
「Alright, let’s go, it’s time to explore Es. It’ll be too hot if we dilly-dally any longer. 」
「Oy— we’ll get going, come on, gather here now. 」
Dinosso called out and the kids came running.
Chris and Dean also ran.
Chris had been with the kids exploring the place. His exaggerated gestures and caring nature made him popular with the children.
As for Dean, yep, he’s Dinosso’s fan alright. He might not stick to Dinosso all the time, but he’s full of vigor once the guy talked to him.
「First, you have to completely hide your faces with your hoods. You’ll get sunburned if you unwittingly expose your skin, so be careful. Next, either tuck your pants inside your socks or else tie the hems. We don’t want the sand getting in them. 」
Teacher Hauron gave the lecture on how to walk on sand.
We can move in a blink of an eye with my 【Teleport】, but we let the children, who weren’t aware of that fact, walk for a while. Dinosso and Shiva maybe gentle with their kids, but that doesn’t mean the couple spoils them. They train the kids at an early age to be self-reliant as adventurers.
Hmm, maybe I should also learn from them and walk until I’m at my limit. Last time I was here, I 【Teleport】 back to my 『House』 even though I was still very far from reaching my limits.
「The oasis has long since disappeared. Traveling at night is better as long as there are no monsters. It can get freezing cold, but it’s easier to handle that compared to being sun-burned. 」
It’s rare that Khan would pick the colder choice.
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