LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 256 - Divine Cat Mii-chan, Presents the Engagement Ring
Chapter 256: Divine Cat Mii-chan, Presents the Engagement Ring
Dinner was quiet tonight since everyone was gone. The only ones eating with me were Mii-chan, Letty-san, Lu-kun, and Lar-kun.
As Letty-san and I sipped tea and discussed the future of the orphanage, Lu-kun and Lar-kun wandered near the window, seemingly paying attention to something outside. It looks like Yuri-san has returned from work.
A little while later, when Yuri-san entered the living room, Kai poked his head out from Yuri-san’s ample bosom and leaped toward Mii-chan.
“My confidence as Kai’s owner is crumbling…”
“Haha… Mii-chan is like an older sister, so it can’t be helped.”
“Mii~.”
Katia-san brewed tea for Yuri-san.
“I met with Zest, the guild master, today.”
“What!?”
“He said it’s inevitable since I’m retiring due to marriage.”
“I, um, didn’t know what reason to give for leaving… ahh…”
“Are you sure you’re okay with me?”
“What!?”
“Being my wife won’t be easy, you know?”
“…Do you remember when Nero-kun saved me in the labyrinth? I was so happy. The moment he proposed afterward, my heart was set. I decided to follow Nero-kun. But, Nero-kun, are you really okay with someone like me?”
“Yuri-san, you’re beautiful, smart, and, above all, kind. You’re far too good for me.”
“But I’m an elf. Now that you’ve become part of the nobility, wouldn’t I be a hindrance?”
“Does that matter? Even if it does, I’ve always been an outlaw, so I don’t care.”
Tears welled up in Yuri-san’s eyes.
“I may be clumsy, but please take care of me.”
“Mii~.”
Why is Mii-chan responding here… is she acting like a little sister?
“Wait a minute!”
Ahh… another complicated person raising their hand.
“How can you marry that woman while I’m still around? Boy!”
“What do you mean, Letty-san? We’re not in that kind of relationship.”
“I’ve given my body and soul to you, we even bathe together, and yet you say we’re not in a relationship… you’re a heartless monster!”
“Bathing together… That’s only because you forgot to lock the door! It was an accident, an accident!”
“Hmm? Was that the case? Well, let’s set that aside. What about my position? If that woman is to become your legal wife, can I at least be a concubine… with meals and naps three times a day, perhaps? Boy?”
This woman… she let her true feelings slip out. Is that what she’s after? Well, I guess that’s the truth! You’re already almost living like that anyway, but I’ll be putting you to work in the labyrinth!
I handed Yuri-san a ring as she wiped away her tears, laughing.
“What’s this?”
“Marriage is difficult with the current situation, so for now, I’d like you to wait as my fiancée.”
“I understand. Rosalinde-sama has also asked me to return to my homeland for a while, so I’m fine with Nero-kun’s plan.”
“So, this is an engagement ring. Mii-chan picked it out.”
“Mii~.”
“!?”
Yuri-san’s expression changed to one of surprise. Was it because the ring was an Artifact (AF), or because Mii-chan chose it?
“Nero-kun… this is…”
“It’s a secret, okay?”
“Yes. I’ll treasure it for life.”
“Boy. Do I get nothing as your concubine?”
Who said anything about a concubine? And Mii-chan, what are you handing over without permission? The blessing bracelet from that useless god? Well, I guess that’s fine.
“Mii-chan understands better than you, boy. Learn from her.”
Ugh, this is so frustrating! Letty-san, be grateful to Mii-chan! It may be a blessing from a useless god, but it’s still a proper AF! This is the second AF I’m giving you, you know!
For some reason, Yuri-san and Letty-san sat on either side of me on the sofa. Ah, this is what they mean by having “flowers in both hands.” Both of them have such ample bosoms that I can feel them pressing against my arms, which is… well, something. And Mii-chan is sitting on my lap, so this is definitely a harem! Although, Kai the boy is here too, along with Lu-kun and Lar-kun at my feet.
Now that the important task is done, I think I’ll take a bath and go to bed.
“If you’re going to take a bath, I’ll join you.”
“That’s my job as the concubine.”
“That has nothing to do with it!”
“I’ve said before, but are you capable of doing ‘those things’ with an elf lady?”
“I’m going to be Nero-kun’s wife! Of course, I can do ‘those things’!”
“Oh? Did you hear that, boy? The elf lady says she’ll do ‘those things’ for you.”
“Huh!? You tricked me!”
Hmm. Maybe I didn’t need to bother separating the baths into male and female.
“Mii~.”