Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 99: Taste of Guilt
“…Eating such a meal at this hour… it’s unhealthy.”
“You’re saying that with a face that looks like you’re drooling. Anyway, it’s precisely because we eat at this time that it’s delicious.”
In front of Michela and the others were dishes made from the meat of the B-rank monster Ishud had defeated a while ago.
“I-I’m not drooling!!”
“Sure, sure. Well, either way is fine.”
Ignoring Michela’s anger, Ishudodove into the steaming dish.
“Mmm, delicious!!!”
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Once they took a bite, they couldn’t stop.
Seeing Ishudodevouring his food like that… first, the other men dug into the meat dishes with gusto.
And seeing that, the women… without the luxury of saying anything about eating such greasy food at this hour, dove into the meal with fervor.
“How’s it? Delicious, right?”
“…………”
“Hahaha!!! Being silent is just like admitting it!!”
“The meat you’re using is undoubtedly delicious, but… it’s also strangely delicious.”
“I told you, Philip. It’s because we’re eating at this time. Normally… isn’t it already time to sleep? Some people are probably already asleep at home, but eating such delicious food at this time… that sense of guilt becomes a good spice.”
Guilt.
Just hearing that word might make it seem like they’re really doing something wrong.
However, eating additional greasy meat dishes a few hours after dinner doesn’t constitute a crime at all.
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(If I were to be greedy, I’d have wanted some yakisoba… well, maybe next time.)
Although they didn’t devour the food as much as they did during dinner, the generously prepared meat dishes… were quickly devoured by everyone.
“Damn… Seriously, I feel so happy.”
“Hahaha!!! That’s right, isn’t it? Certainly, if you just laze around after dinner and eat, you’ll head straight towards becoming fat. But if you move your body to some extent before eating, it’s more or less balanced… probably.”
Though not asserting it fully, Ishud’s lack of certainty slightly unsettled the women, but he paid no mind and headed towards the large bath after clearing away the dishes.
“Oh, it’s Suara, isn’t it?”
“Hey, Ishudo-niisan, were you with Gulf-san and the others… by any chance, eating a late-night snack?”
“Yeah, well, sort of. I went hunting to wake up my dulled body a bit. I cooked and ate the meat of the B-rank monster I hunted at that time.”
“…”
“Hehe, don’t give me that longing look. It’s not something I would say, but you’re still a kid, so make sure to get proper sleep at night.”
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Ishud showed a brotherly face to Suara who was in the bath.
“I got it. By the way, Ishudo-niisan, did you enter the forest after it got dark?”
“Hmm? Yeah… something like that, I guess.”
“…Ishudo-niisan really is a bit strange, after all.”
((!? Ishud really is a bit strange!!))
Being called a bit strange even by family members definitely puts you in the truly strange category.
“Hahaha!!! Well, you’ve known that for a while, haven’t you?”
“That’s true, but… oh, can I use some of the materials from the monsters you hunted today?”
“Oh, of course! Feel free to use as much as you want! You can use materials from any monster.”
“Well, I’ll refrain from that. I still don’t have the skill to use materials from C-rank or B-rank monsters… in fact, I can’t fully bring out the value even from materials of D-rank monsters.”
“That might be true, but I think there are things to be gained from failure too.”
“…Maybe. However, I feel like failure is already predetermined, so for now, I’ll hold back. And besides… Ishud-niisan, I think you should recognize the value of the materials you’ve obtained a little more.”
The boy who calmly continued his conversation with Ishud was not yet even ten years old.
Philip and the others couldn’t hide their astonishment at the attitude and behavior of such a child.
(Hey, are all members of the Regula family capable of such thinking from a young age? This Suara is the youngest… but he seems more mature than my youngest child by far.)
(Wasn’t he, in fact, one of the rare boys in the Regula family who was obsessed with alchemy…? Truly terrifying. Even if his interests were directed there, as far as I know… how many of his peers can match him?)
For Gulf, this child being of noble birth might lead to the question of whether he was different from the younger children he knew.
But for Philip and Dustin, who were more deeply acquainted with the attitudes, behaviors, and intellect of noble children—including their own pasts—their hands were completely stopped as they washed their bodies.
“…What’s with you guys, freezing up like that in such weird poses?”
“W-Well… you know. We just thought… he really is your brother.”
“Huh? Hahaha!!! That’s right! Suara might not be all that interested in fighting or getting stronger compared to me and Alex-niisan, but honestly, isn’t he one of the strongest in his age group?”
“…Ishudo-niisan, it’s embarrassing, so please don’t praise me too much in public.”
“Haha! Well, when you say that, it makes me want to praise you even more.”
The slight reddening of his cheeks wasn’t from soaking in the bath but rather evidence of genuine embarrassment.
“Besides, I’m not as dedicated to getting stronger as the kids trying to become knights like Waltz and Lyune or the kids from other houses. So, I think it’s best not to casually say that I’m at the top of my generation.”
“…You’re really humble, aren’t you? It’s almost hard to believe you’re not even ten years old.”
It’s certainly not strange for there to still be a bit of cheekiness at this age.
(Well, I understand what Suara is trying to say, but… in his case, it’s abnormal in its own way. He’s really smart for his age… I honestly think he might be at the top of his age group.)
As for why he thinks that… Philip didn’t voice the reason further, considering that he and the others were already tired from their astonishment.