SWNOVELXO Chapter 112 - Divine Cat Mii-chan Thinks Nero is Just a Child
112 Divine Cat Mii-chan Thinks Nero is Just a Child
“Grand Fill” is bustling with activity.
Everyone from “Azure Dragon’s Roar” and “Fangs of Darkness” understood when I told them that this is the shop of Master Cycus’s mentor, the tavern master at the Hunter Guild.
Mii-chan and Lu-kun have already finished eating and are being pampered by everyone. Perro and Sera still seem to be able to eat more.
Guildmaster Serion just joined us, making the place even livelier.
“Muller, what are you all planning to do next?”
Kevin from Fangs of Darkness asks Muller. I’m curious about that too.
“Azure Dragon’s Roar will disband for now after today.”
“Are you serious?”
“Yes, Miranda and Yuri are retiring from being hunters after today.”
Oh, I had heard something about Miranda, but Yuri is retiring too…?
“I’m planning to open a clinic. But for now, I’ll be working as a guild-exclusive healer on the Guildmaster’s request. I’ll open the clinic after this battle is over.”
“I’ll be going to the capital as an assistant chief buyer for the Hunter Guild there, on Guildmaster Serion’s recommendation. I couldn’t be of much help in this battle, so…”
I see. Yuri is skilled in appraisal and experienced, so that suits her well. But with her archery skills, she could still be very useful here.
“I see, I see. Nero is in the capital, right? How exciting, how exciting!”
“Sha-Shaina! W-what are you talking about!”
Huh? Why is my name coming up? Do they want me to give them a ride to the capital?
“Mii…”
W-What… Mii-chan? You’re looking at me like I’m a lost cause again… and even sighing…
“Nero is just a child, mii.”
“Mii.”
“Growl.”
H-Hey! You too…? What’s going on here?
“We’ll be working individually for a while. The battle with the goblins is on a personal request basis.”
“Indeed. Fighting goblins suits me better than taking other requests.”
“Wonder what I should do… Maybe I’ll join the archery squad?”
“I’m not sure either… I’ll take some time to think about it.”
The conversation continued with the Guildmaster.
“Guildmaster, could you show me how to use earth skills next time?”
“Sure, but aren’t you heading to the capital tomorrow?”
“I’ll ask you again when I return.”
Since we’re heading to the capital, I asked Yuri if she wanted to come with us tomorrow. She blushed and nodded enthusiastically.
Miranda and Shaina packed Yuri’s things, and they’ll send them to the Hunter Guild in the capital later. We arranged to meet at the gate at the ninth bell tomorrow, and the gathering wrapped up. It was a very enjoyable time.
It’s a shame I won’t be able to visit this place for a while.
The next morning, before departing, I went to the craftsman’s place to pick up Perro’s armor.
“It’s ready.”
The craftsman showed Perro how to wear it. Black, shiny armor with a red cape. Perro looked quite dashing in it.
“It’s light, mii!”
“It’s light but sturdy. The armor uses Soldier Ant leather with a Granbear hide lining. No arrow will pierce it. I also made a helmet with the leftover materials.”
Hmm, more like a mask than a helmet? Feels like “Perro the Phantom Mask” has arrived! Or maybe “Nyantoman”…
I let Perro see himself in Mii-chan’s hand mirror.
“Wow! Nyan-tastic!”
He seems to really like it. I’d probably reject it, though…
“Thanks, Princess!”
“Mii…”
Perro picked up Mii-chan and gave her a kiss, but then Sera, who had returned to her black leopard form, stepped on him and bared her fangs.
“Yowch! Sera-nyan, what are you doing!”
Lu-kun followed up by kicking Perro in the face with his hind legs. Poor Perro…
“Mii…”
Mii-chan looks troubled. I don’t think you need to worry about it.
“Everyone’s so cold, mii…”
It’s just their way of showing affection, Perro. Think of it that way…
When we arrived at the gate as promised with Yuri, everyone from Azure Dragon’s Roar was there too.
“Nero, take care of Yuri for us.”
“Leave it to me.”
“Wow, such confidence from a man in demand! This guy, this guy~”
Lu, please stop tapping me on the head. With Sumire, we’ll be at the capital in no time. We won’t be camping out either.
“Mii…”
Mii-chan, why are you shaking your head like that? It looks like you’re thinking “Oh boy”…
Yuri hugged everyone goodbye.
Well, shall we head out? Perro, transform into your cat form, please. Sumire knows Yuri, so she readily agreed when we asked her to give Yuri a ride.
Our destination today is Sesto, but Setimo would be fine too.
“Well then, see you all again!”
“Mii~”
“See you, mii!”
“Mii.”
“Growl.”
We bid farewell to everyone from Azure Dragon’s Roar and set off. They kept waving until we were out of sight.
As always, Sumire is so free-spirited. I’m holding the reins, but I never need to use them. Talking to her works faster than using the reins.
“It’s so fast.”
“Hold on tight.”
“Okay.”
Yuri is clinging tightly to me, but there’s an unnecessary Perro between us. Neither Yuri nor I are wearing armor… What a shame.
“It’s hot, mii…”
“Mii…”