How to get Healed at Demon Farm

Chapter 92

"I'm done checking the storage. All the alarm and magic I've set up is fine." 

"Thank you,  Andras." 

Even though Andras confirmed that there was no big problem, the tense atmosphere didnt melt away easily.

In particular, Miru was still drooping and couldn't raise her head properly. 

" Sir. Sihyeon, we're going to finish the field work. 

I'll go, too. 

Are you going, Miru? Do you want to play with me after a long time?" 

"It's okay Uncle. If I don't go, the other ladies will have a hard time, so I have to go back quickly." 

Miru smiled as if she was okay and walked out of my arms. 

I felt more sorry for her because I felt she was pretending to be bright. 

Elder Poco and Miru returned to the field and started working. 

Reville followed them, leaving only a brief greeting. 

Derick, who caused the trouble, was still poking around and giggling. 

Looking at it, I naturally frowned.

As I was feeling uncomfortable, Andras spoke from the side.

"Sihyeon, is that Beast-man the one who caused the problem?"

"Yes. He made an excuse that it was a mistake, but Reville said he did it on purpose. He seems to be a history sheeter." 

"Um." 

Andras, who was contemplating something, said cautiously.

"Can I tell you something about the strawberry field and the Beast-people?" 

I could easily guess that it was serious talk just by the way Andras spoke and his expression. 

I nodded with a puzzled expression. 

"I don't think it's a bad idea for you to have a good relationship with Beast-people. In fact, thanks to their hard work, the strawberry field is growing smoothly."

"And it is also true that many Beast-people benefited from Sihyeons grace. You paid high daily wages, and even gave away a lot of precious strawberries. It was a reward enough to be called their benefactor." 

Andras stopped for a moment and looked at Derick. 

"Many Beast-people are discriminated against in this world. No one can deny that fact. So they tend to embrace their kind and stick by his side. Even if the person in question is a person who commits crimes."

Andras intentions got conveyed little by little. 

"Andras, do you mean that some people are covering Derick's fault?" 

"Maybe I'm being sensitive, but there's no one in particular who's questioning him other than Reville."

"That's

If something happened, Sihyeon would have had to pay for the damage. And I'm sure they know that." 

I tried to refute it, but quietly shut my mouth.

The more I thought about what he said in my head, the more I had to admit that there was nothing wrong in his words.

"I will respect you for doing them a favor without a price. But if they ignore Sihyeon's favor and try to abuse itI won't be watching quietly."

Andras expressed his determination in a serious and determined manner.

I thought he was overreacting, but I couldn't help but feel reassured.

"Thank you, Andras, but I'm fine for now. It wasn't a big deal today. You don't have to worry too much."

Andras politely wrapped up the topic and didn't mention it any more. 

Am I acting too soft? 

I was lost in thought as I looked at the people working. 

The next day, I finished my other farm work and visited Elden village with Alfred around lunch time. 

Speranza also wanted to follow, but I talked to her and asked her to stay on the farm with Lia.

It's because my heart wasn't as light as it used to be when I visited the village before because of what happened yesterday. 

When I entered the village in a carriage, the first people to welcome us were the children of the village. 

"Yaaay! It's Prince Strawberry!" 

Yey! 

So, how are you, everyone? It's dangerous, so wait until the carriage stops."

Alfred hurried to stop the carriage because of the children who gathered around me.

And I took out the snacks and candy that I had prepared in the luggage compartment.

Now, children have become accustomed to receiving snacks, so they are not in a hurry and have settled down in order. 

"Riley, how have you been? What? Thats not your name? I'm sorry. I guess I memorized the wrong name. Lily? Okay, I'll remember that next time."

"Roy, what happened to your face? You fought with your friend? Tsk tsk, get along with your friends."

"Oh! Bert, you've grown so tall. I think youre going to be bigger than me. You want to grow up fast and work in the strawberry field? Okay. I'll make sure to hire you if you listen to your parents and stay nice."

As I spoke to the children like this every time I visited, I learned their names little by little.

The children were so happy when I remembered their names and called them. 

On the contrary, there were children who are disappointed since I didn't remember their name, so they tried to make me remember their names forcefully.

Alfred, who was surprisingly popular with children, also distributed snacks to children. 

"Demon brother, the one hanging in your hip. It's a real sword, right? Can you take it out and show it to me?"

"No! To the Knight, the sword is a part of him. It's not to show to everyone. The only time I take out my sword is when I have to knock someone down." 

"Oh! That's cool!"

"Can you teach me how to do it? I want to be a great Knight like you." 

"It's too early for you to learn swordsmanship. Well if you grow up a little bit, I can teach me basic swordsmanship." 

"Yay! promise!" 

"Me too! I want to learn it too." 

With a slightly lofty atmosphere and a nice sword around his waist, he was especially popular with the boys in the village.

In addition, girls showed a lot of interest thanks to his handsome appearance.

I was a little grumpy because the children seemed to like him just because of his good looks.

By the time I had almost finished giving all the snacks and candy to the kids. 

A cute baby rabbit toddled up to me. 

It was the baby rabbit that I met when I first visited this village. 

"Buandy uncle, Buandy uncle!" 

"Oh, Kathy's here." 

The baby's name is Kathy, whose drooping rabbit ears are attractive. 

Kathy was so cute while she was walking and her baby speech melted my heart. 

I lowered his posture and asked, making eye contact with the baby rabbit.

"Kathy, did you come alone?" 

"No! Uwith mommy!" 

Not far away, a female rabbit Beast-woman was watching this place. 

I smiled a little and greeted her with a smile, and she greeted me back.

"I too uwant sunaks, Buandy Uncle." 

"Oh, did you come alone to get snacks? Now you're a good talker, and you're all grown up?' 

Un! I grouwn-up ! 

My compliment made her put her hand on her waist and gave me a dashing look. 

The confident baby rabbit's appearance was out of the world cuteness.

I held the baby rabbit slightly. 

I sneaked a glance at Mrs. Rabbit, and fortunately, she was watching this place with a smile.

Ah The fur is so soft.

I wanted to hug and roll around all day long. 

"Now~! What kind of snack does Kathy like?" 

The baby rabbit's eyes sparkled. 

While I was giving the baby rabbit snacks and candy, Alfred sneaked up on me.

PINCH

Alfred stabbed my arm and gave me a silent look. 

At the same time, the place where his eyes went was Kathy in my arms. 

He smiled as he was restless to hug the baby rabbit. 

The little baby rabbit was sent to Alfred's arms.

He picked up the baby very carefully and made a happy face.

Unfortunately, the happiness did not last long.

This is because Mrs. Rabbit, who was watching when Alfred hugged the baby, looked anxious.

Well, its not like it used to be in the early days when she came screaming.

I took the baby from Alfred and returned it to the mother's arms.

The baby rabbit seemed unaware since she was distracted by snacks and candies and returned to her mother's arms. 

"Thank you for the snack, Sir Sihyeon."

"Hahaha, its fine. By the way, I didn't see Miru today. Where is she?" 

Normally, she would have come right away, but she didn't show up today.

I was worried because I remembered what happened yesterday. 

"Miru? I don't know. I think she's probably at home. Usually, when I don't see her, she often takes care of her mother at home." 

"She takes care of her mother?" 

"Oh! You didn't knowIts because her mother is not feeling well and spends a lot of time at home."

At first, I looked blank hearing Mirus family's situation. 

"Then, is her father?

I heard he died working in the city." 

"Um." 

She was such a bright child that I never dreamed that she would be having such a family situation.

After handing out all the snacks to the children, I planned to go to see Lagos, but I thought I had to postpone my schedule for a while.

"Can I know where Miru lives?" 

I got the location of Miru's house with the friendly guidance of Mrs. Rabbit.

I headed to the outskirts of the village. 

The carriage came to a stop at a narrow road. 

"Senior, shall we walk from here?"

Yes. Lets stop the carriage nearby and find a place where the horses can rest." 

The horses pulling the carriage grazed and tied them to a place where they could rest. 

I started walking with the luggage containing snacks for Miru.

Not long after I started walking, I could feel someone's presence on the other side of the narrow street. 

"Oh? Who is this? The benefactor of the village Sir Sihyeon?" 

It was Derick, who caused trouble yesterday.

I felt uncomfortable meeting him, but for now, I greeted him with a smile. 

Hello, Mr. Derick is that right?' 

Oh, my God! I'm at a loss for you to remember the name of a nobody.

Is he really admiring me or is he being sarcastic 

I frowned a little looking at his behavior. 

His body reeked of alcohol as he approached.

"Are you going to my sister's house?"

"Oh yes, I brought some snacks and candy for the kids. I'm going to give it to Miru." 

"Oh! Snacks are good. Should I try one?"

He reached out to the snack I was holding without asking my consent.

As soon as I was about to be choked by his endless rudeness, Alfred intervened.

"Hey, eye-shore. Get out of here."

"Hahaha, why are you being so sensitive? I wanted to be friendly"

"I told you to get out of here right now. 

A ghastly force poured out of Alfred's body.

Derick recoiled, flinching reflexively.

For the first time, the smile disappeared from his face.

"Oh, oh?! Come to think of it, I'll be late for my appointment. I've got to get going."

He stepped aside with a lame excuse.

As he got farther, especially from Alfred, he smiled again and spoke.

"If you want to hang out with me, come to the bar. I'll be having a drink with my friends for the first time in a while." 

He quickly disappeared from the narrow street. 

Alfred and I looked at the place where he had disappeared with a ridiculous expression. 

"That's him. right?"

"Huh? How did you find out? Did you hear from Andras?"

"Yes, he said when I told him we would be coming here today. He told me to beware of the odd cat Beast-man in the village

Naturally, the image of Andras, who was serious yesterday, came to my mind.

It seemed like he was quite worried. 

We started walking down the narrow street again. 

After a while, a cute wooden fence and a small house appeared. 

Of course there wasn't a doorbell, so I was confused whether I should call Miru or knock on the door.

As I was thinking about what to do in front of the door, the wooden door opened itself with a creak sound. 

Who are you? Huh? Candy Uncle?!"

Hi, Miru. 

Miru was surprised to see me. 

I felt a little happy looking at her surprised expression.

Miru, who looked pleased after being surprised, suddenly became sullen. 

What is it? Was it rude to suddenly come? 

"Why, what's wrong, Miru?" 

When asked with confusion by her unexpected reaction, Miru replied with depressed eyes.

"You're here because of what happened yesterday, right? I'll work really hard. So can you let me keep working in the strawberry field? Please!" 

"That's not why I'm here." 

"Eh? Then? 

"I'm here to give you snacks and candy myself because I can't see you today." 

"Really?" 

"Of course. Why would I lie? Look! I really brought it here." 

I showed Miru the snack I was holding, since I couldn't erase her anxious look yet. 

Eventually Miru relieved herself of her anxiety.

"I thought you'd tell me not to come out to the strawberry field from now on"

"Why would I do that when everyone praises Miru for working really hard?"

When I patted her head in praise, the cat girl gurgled and made a pleasant sound.

"Oh! I let you stay outside for too long. Come inside Uncle." 

"I came just to give you snacks and candy and go"

"Oh, that's not fair. Hurry up and come in. My mom really wanted to see you. 

Miru pulled my hand recklessly.

Watching it, Alfred smiled and said with an awkward face.

"Then I'll be waiting outside" 

"What are you talking about, Demon brother? Hurry up and come in. Quick!"

Alfred, trying to get out, was also caught in Miru's hand.

We were forced to enter the house by the little cat girl.

(To be Continued)

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