Chapter 249
The Scolding
Translator : PolterGlast
Originally, we had planned to stay just a little bit longer,
but because of Lucas's situation, we decided to return to Biodasdal.
After exchanging a brief greeting with 【Battenberg】, we boarded the carriage they arranged for us and headed
for Biodasdal. Inside the carriage, surprisingly, Gree was
actively talking to Lucas, asking him various questions about
adventurers. We are also adventurers, for the most part, but to Gree, it
seems he is a special existence. He is close in age to Lucas... well,
they are seven or eight years apart, but combined with their circumstances, he
seems to feel a sense of affinity. He's also the first male besides me, so I'm
grateful that they're getting along here.
While thinking about such things, we were rocked by the
carriage for a full day. We were finally able to return to Biodasdal.
Although we had a stopover, long-distance travel by carriage can be tough.
Running would be easier and faster, but because Aoi stopped me with all
her might, I reluctantly kept them company on the carriage ride.
「Phew, we finally arrived! My lower
back is completely stiff!」
「I'm perfectly fine. The trip there
was many times tougher.」
「That's because you were at fault, Gree-san.
However, traveling while mixed in with the luggage certainly does sound tough.」
I lightly poked the head of Gree, who spoke of the
hardship of the outward journey while puffing out his chest. Just as Ginia
said, Gree is at fault, and it's not something he should be talking
about boastfully.
「Lucas, this is Biodasdal. It's a proper city, isn't it?」
「So I will be living here starting
today. ...I look forward to working with you once again.」
「Likewise! You're the lowest on the
totem pole, so we'll be having you do a ton of chores!」
「Is Lucas below me?」
「He might be above you, Gree.
Well, but it's about the same thing, I guess.」
Speaking of which, he's in the same position as Aoi,
but having Aoi pull him along should make things easier for Lucas
as well. Her treatment is rough, but she's surprisingly good at looking after
others, after all.
「Then we're rivals starting today.
Your experience points as an adventurer are higher than mine, but I absolutely
won't lose.」
「Gree, I look forward to working with you.」
「Yeah!」
「Not 'Yeah!'. You have to start by
apologizing to everyone, Gree. If you don't act meek, you'll be severely
scolded by Tricia and Maud.」
「Ah, that's right...」
He seemed to have forgotten out of excitement, but Gree
is going to be scolded from now on. Anne, in particular, is probably
genuinely angry, so I need him to return to reflection mode from here on out.
「Did Gree do something wrong?」
「I think I mentioned it briefly, but
he tagged along without permission, keeping quiet from everyone. He caused
everyone to worry, so he's going to be scolded now.」
「Is that so. You're in for a tough
time, Gree.」
He had been acting like a rival, but Gree's spirit
instantly deflated. His steps also seemed to grow heavy, but paying no mind, I
headed towards the house.
「This is our house! It's an
unexpectedly nice house, right!」
「Whoa, you live in such a big house?」
「Well, I run an orphanage, after all.
It's also a share house, so it doesn't really feel all that special.」
「Even so, I think it's big...」
Leaving Lucas, who was surprised by the size of the
house, aside, as I opened the front door... I heard footsteps running from deep
inside the house.
「Graham-san, welcome back! How was Gree?」
「Was he safe!?」
It seemed both Lia and Anne were worried about
Gree, asking with tremendous momentum. Without replying to their words,
I brought Gree, who was hiding behind my back, to the front.
「Ah, it's Gree!」
「Big brother...!」
「...I'm sorry for sneaking out
without permission.」
「Idiot! I was truly worried! If you
disappeared, big brother... I...」
「...Anne, I'm truly sorry.」
Rather than being met with anger, Gree was met with
words of pure worry. Anne had ended up crying, and this might have been
more effective than being severely scolded.
「If you're sorry, never do it again.
We're siblings, so I hate keeping secrets!」
「Yeah. I won't ever keep secrets
again, either.」
「It's a promise, okay.」
「Yeah, a promise.」
Anne and Gree
linked pinky fingers, exchanging a firm promise. Seeing this, Lia also
nodded repeatedly.
「Gree, it's a good thing Anne and Lia are so kind!」
「Indeed. It warmed my heart as well.」
「...Yeah. Thank goodness.」
「――However, we will be scolding you
thoroughly.」
While we were feeling warmed by their sibling love, Tricia
and Maud suddenly popped up from behind. They had their arms crossed and
were glaring at Gree, making even my heart clench a little.
「Ugh... A-Am I going to be scolded?」
「Of course. We will also have you
clean the toilets for a week, so please be prepared.」
「I-I'm sorry...」
Taken by Tricia, Gree was led to a room in the
back. Watching that sight, we laughed as we saw Gree off.
「Sorry for the commotion, Lucas.」
「No. Watching this series of events,
I was able to think it's a good place.」
「Huh? Who is that person?」
「Will he be living here newly?」
Since the spotlight finally landed on Lucas here, I urged him to introduce himself. Lucas introduced himself while looking slightly embarrassed, and Lia and Anne welcomed him immediately. There is no doubt this place is a good environment, and I would be happy if Lucas comes to like it here too.
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