Enne was always with Yuki when he went out. She could easily read his mind.
Enne, who had been showing signs of anger, put on a pretend act and jumped onto his lap.
She knew that Yuki really cared about her. So what she really wanted to talk about was something else.
“…Are you free, Master?” (Enne)
“…I say this because I’m with you… but yes…” (Yuki)Yuki had fewer things to do than he used to.
The usual routine of taking care of newborn children had been increasing, but that was shared by everyone in the family, so in terms of labor, Yuki could still afford some leeway despite his busy days.
In fact, he would be happy to care of newborn children more, but everyone in the dungeon, especially the other adults, wanted to take care of the children as well, so he stepped back and let them take care of them.
And now that Enne and the other girls have started school, Yuki’s opportunities to wield Enne as a weapon have become extremely limited.
It was Yuki’s wish, and conversely, Enne even had once thrown a tantrum and said, “I don’t want to be wielded”.
Since Yuki wasn’t carrying Enne with him nowadays, he also spent less time patrolling the Demon Forest.
Although it appears that he was still hunting in the Demon Forest and gradually expanding the dungeon area with the battle staff that only Yuki could wield, he at least stopped venturing into the western area of the Demon Forest.He also stopped going to completely unknown places.
Although he didn’t think for a moment that he wanted to return to the days when he had worked as an emperor outside, Yuki at least thought that things were a little boring right now.
“But, Enne. That’s just for now. When Riou and Sakuya get a little older, I’m going to take them out and show them many things! The world is big, and there are many things to see, so I need to get out and about, not just stay inside this house.” (Yuki)
“…That’s what the Master also said to Enne, right?” (Enne)
“Yes, and that can also be said of me. I think that by coming to this world and going to various places and experiencing many things, I have been able to grow a little as a human being. But there is still so much more that I lack.” (Yuki)
“…That’s not true. The Master is wonderful.” (Enne)
“Haha, thank you. But that’s just me putting on a show so that you guys will see me as wonderful. However, to put on a show like that, I need to experience many things and learn more. So, when I take Enne, Riou and Sakuya out to play, you’ll come along with me, right?” (Yuki)
“Of course. Enne is your sword.” (Enne)
“Oh, please do.” (Yuki)
Yuki patted Enne’s head, which was resting on his lap, gently.
The warm palm of his hand.
Enne liked it when Yuki patted her head like this.
Because she could now feel warmth in this body that was not her own.
Because she could think that all the things that set her apart from everyone else, such as her race and the fact that her main body was a sword, were trivial matters.
“Hmm. That’s why you can’t use any weapons other than Enne. Battle Staves and kitchen knives are fine.” (Enne)
“Of course I know that! I’ll give this to Nell later, so I won’t be using it.” (Yuki)
“Then show me your sincere intentions.” (Enne)
“Heh, as you wish, my lady.” (Yuki)
Yuki smiled and stroked Enne’s head.
Enne also smiled, and didn’t get off Yuki’s lap until she was satisfied.
