「I'm Having a Baby」So My Husband Told Me
Let's Just Get This Over With Quickly
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The colossal forest at the entrance to the Demonic Territory—commonly known as the Demon Forest—exuded an even more ominous atmosphere up close than it did from a distance.
「...It's quite intimidating, isn't it?」
「Of course, it's a forest ruled by demons.」
In contrast to me, who was overwhelmed by the oppressive aura, Nonnalie was completely unperturbed. Moreover, the villagers were already starting to gather herbs immediately. Aren't they scared?
「The villager just said it, didn't he? It's not that dangerous during the day.」
「Well, they say the demon race prefers the night.」
「It's the same for monsters... or rather, it's the same for forests within human territory. Many animals are active at night.」
「So, are they all sleeping in their lairs right now?」
「Who knows? There's no one who's an expert on the habits of monsters, is there?」
She has a point. There are no eccentric people who would study monsters, let alone the demon race, in detail. Even if there were, there is no way to research them, so data on monsters is still extremely scarce.
「Is that meat really from a monster?」
「I don't know. But since it's a possibility, I think it's better to investigate.」
「Just to check, what happens if you eat monster meat?」
「I don't know. The purified meat was no different from ordinary beast meat eaten by humans. However, if you eat something so defiled... at worst, you might go insane?」
「That's scary.」
「It's just speculation, though. There aren't many people who willingly consume defilement.」
「But it was being sold normally in the next town like that. Many people must be eating it without realizing it.」
「Have you heard any stories or rumors of people going insane?」
「No.」
That means it has probably only been a short time since that meat started being sold. Perhaps Nonnalie bought the first batch to be sold.
「Even so, you seem awfully motivated.」
「Well, if I can solve this problem, I might be able to return to my homeland.」
「You think you can go back?」
「If the food supply issue is improved, that would be a huge step for the village, wouldn't it?」
「I see. So, fix up the village, and then make a pleasant return to your homeland, huh?」
「Yes.」
「You're not hiding it.」
「Why should I hide it?」
If hiding would allow me to escape, I would. But I fully understand that things will go smoother if I cooperate with Nonnalie. In that case, being honest will make everything move more smoothly.
「I don't want to extinguish the smiles of those children.」
I'm serious about this.
When I implied that, Nonnalie must have understood, for she grinned, and then smoothly drew her sword from its sheath.
「Non?」
「I said don't use the nickname. ...Are you going to go?」
That was not a question, but an affirmation. I quietly nodded to the question that emphasized a confirmed fact.
「I'm going. Everyone, if anything happens, please shout loudly.」
I'll rush over immediately.
When I called out to the villagers who were intently focused on gathering herbs, they also nodded silently.
「Both of you, please be careful.」
「We will. See you later, then.」
By the time I raised my hand to the villagers, their eyes were already on the medicinal herbs. They understood the danger of staying here for a long time, so the villagers were also desperate to finish quickly.
Then I, too, must be desperate to finish quickly.
「I certainly don't want to be in this forest at night.」
Even so, the depths of the forest, where I looked, seemed endless. And it was dark. Even though we came during the day, the depths of the forest were darker than I imagined, like the dead of night.
I gulped, swallowing my saliva, and tightly gripped the fabric at my chest.
(Melissa Mama!)
What appeared in my mind was my cute and beloved nephew by marriage. My nephew, who is like a son and a little brother. A precious existence.
I spoke to him in my heart, telling him I would definitely return. I put my wish into the plea that it would reach him.
「Protect me, Arthur.」
I don't know if my voice reached him. Only a gust of wind blew for a moment and swept my words away.
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Note: Poor Cloud, in this dire moment Melissa did not call his name. lol.
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