Chapter 83: Ecological Survey of the Holy Dragon

That day was a welcome party for Mira. We did not know if the holy dragon eats food, but when we gave it a try, it seemed to enjoy it. Perhaps it could be raised by something other than magic. I would ask Mr. Marth about it later.

I have a feeling he’ll take notes at great speed.

“Mira-chan doesn’t seem to have any likes or dislikes.”

“How about fruit?　Here you go.”

“Kyu!”

Mira happily eats the fruit offered by brother Cain. It seems that she liked the fruit better. If this is the case, should I make a fruit-centered diet?

I also gave her a bath. I thought she might not like getting wet, but she didn’t seem to mind. The hairs that covered her body became like a different creature when she got wet, though.

“Mira, do you have an itch?”

“Kyu!”

Hmmm, I don’t know. I could talk to it when it was in the egg state, so I think it will be able to speak soon, but right now I can’t understand it at all. I can tell from the tone of her voice that she is happy.

Just to be safe, I don’t put her in the bathtub, but rather have her bathe in a basin that I had prepared for her.

What I have learned so far is that she almost perfectly understands what we are saying. And all She can  say is “Kyu”.  Well, it’s basically going to be talking to me directly in my head, so that’s not a problem.

“you’re eating magic on your own, right?”

“Kyu”

“So I don’t have to send it to you every single time?”

“Kyu”

I see, I have no idea, but I feel like I’m being told that there is no problem with that. If there is a problem, they will give me some kind of reaction. Until then, I will quietly watch over them.

When I got out of the bath, Rosalia was waiting for me. She immediately received Mira and took her to the cold/warm air blower and began to dry her fur. Mira was quiet and seemed to be doing fine.

“Father, what happened to the cold/warm air blower you took to the royal castle?”

I asked my father, who was relaxing in the living room, how today went. He said he was going to offer The cold/warm air blower magical tool to the royal castle.

“Oh, as you can imagine, I couldn’t present it to His Majesty the King right away. I gave it to the guards at the entrance. I’m sure it has reached His Majesty the King by now.”

“I see. I’m kind of afraid of going to the royal castle next time.”

I have a bad feeling about this.

“What, were you summoned again?”

“No, it’s not that. Her Royal Highness the Queen, Chloe and Caro looked sad to leave Mira. So I’m thinking of giving them a stuffed animal in Her shape.”

“…… I see. In moderation. Overdo it and you’ll end up a stuffed animal maker instead of a potion maker.”

Oh no, father. No way that’s possible. Ha ha ha.

“Father, is it true that Grandma wanted me to become a Potions Master in the Margrave Heine territory?”

“Very perceptive, Julius. It is true that she asked me to make you a fine Potions Master, but she didn’t say where.”

“Well then, …….”

Father nodded.

“It was I who wanted you to do so. Our frontier needs your help. Besides, it would be stifling in the royal castle, wouldn’t it?”

Father winked mischievously. He was indeed a man who would lie to His Majesty the King with impunity. But thank God.

“Thank you, Father.”

I bowed deeply to him. I was no match for him.

Before returning to my room, I asked one of the servants for extra pelts. With the materials I had, I would only be able to make enough for one. But I could still make one, so I started to make it right away.

“Big brother, big brother!”

“Kyu! Kyukyu!”

Rosalia came to my room with Mira. Oh, Mira, I am not your friend. I’m not going to move, even if you look at me like I’m your “friend” like that.

“Brother, could that be?!”

“Oh, I was thinking of giving it to the Queen and her family as a gift.”

“eh?”

Oh, Rosalia’s getting a little pissed. I guess I’ll have to make one for Rosalia too. even though the real Mira is here, isn’t that good enough. Maybe she wants to keep her in Her cute little form?

“Of course, I’ll make one for you, too. Just wait a little while, okay?”

“Of course!”

Rosalia is happy to hold Mira in her arms. What are you doing here, by the way?

While I was thinking that, it seems that she intends to sleep in my room. The two of them were already lying on my bed. Thank goodness the bed was big.

The next day, as soon as breakfast was over, I resumed making stuffed animals. Additional fabric had arrived, so all I had to do was produce as fast as I could.

“It’s going to take a lot of energy, Julius.”

“mother, I’m thinking of going back to the capital once I deliver the stuffed animals.”

“Oh, I thought you were going back home with us.”

That is certainly one way to think about it. However, I would say that a free capital where one can do whatever one likes is more desirable than a royal capital where one cannot do anything.

Besides, it’s true that I’m worried about the capital. The territory would be managed without any problems even if none of the Margrave Heine family members were present, but there are still times when it is better to have someone from the family present.

“There is nothing to do here. Besides, if it comes to light that the holy dragon is here, there will surely be a great deal of commotion.”

“That’s true. If you go back to the capital, it will certainly be better than here.”

The mother looked troubled, as if she had imagined the scene.

“My Lady, I have a letter for you from the Master.”

Oh, dear? Did something happen? Oh, my goodness. It Says Julius Should come to the royal castle as soon as lunch is over.”

“…… okay.”

Is it the cold/warm air blower? The stuffed animal will be ready by noon, and the timing is just right, so I’ll give it to them. In addition, I’ll let them know that I’ll be leaving the Royal Capital.

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