SWNOVELXO Chapter 154 - Divine Cat Mii-chan Moves to a New Home
154 Divine Cat Mii-chan Moves to a New Home
According to Neia-san’s explanation, all the wasteland in this area seems to be my and Mii-chan’s land… Well, it’s vast, but it’s wasteland, so there’s not much use for it.
After letting Sumire out in the pasture, I continued listening to Neia-san.
At the edge of the ranch, there’s a large field with a well and irrigation channels. They even brought in soil suitable for farming. I was imagining a small garden, but… what am I supposed to plant here?
Separate from the main house, there’s another building connected to the annex. I peeked inside and… it was a bath. It’s quite a large bath, so we can all bathe together.
“Mii~”
The main house is huge, to say the least. Apparently, there are twenty bedrooms just in the sleeping quarters. Since Lara-san and the others are living here, I’ll let them use the rooms freely. After walking around, I decided that the largest bedroom was spacious enough for all of us. I offered everyone their own room, but they refused. I thought Perro would be happy, but apparently, he finds it lonely to sleep alone. You could roll around as much as you want, though.
“The cleaning will be finished today, so would you like to move in tomorrow?”
“Yes, I’ll move in. The inn fees are adding up.”
“Understood. Also, Lady Anneliese asked me to inform you that the owner of Wheeler Tool Shop has arrived in the royal capital.”
As expected of the Queen… When did she manage to find out? So, Schwarz has arrived. I’ll go visit him later.
“Mii~”
After a brief discussion with Lara-san and Neia-san, we had the carpenter, who was here for a final check, carve a hidden compartment in the barn’s pillar for the teleportation device plate and cover it securely. Then we left the estate. Still, having our own home… it’s a profound feeling.
“Mii~”
“Oh my, Lord Mii, Lord Nero, and everyone else, it’s been a while. Welcome to our new guests as well.”
“I’m relieved to see you’ve arrived safely in the royal capital, Schwarz-san.”
“Mii~”
“It’s been a while, meow.”
“Meow.”
“Growl.”
“Kyu~.”
“I’ve just arrived, so this is the state of things. It’ll be a while before I can open the store.”
The shop was packed with boxes. There were no shelves yet, so those would need to be prepared. The shop’s size was more than twice that of the one in Quarto.
“Will you be managing this shop all by yourself, Schwarz-san?”
“Handling it alone would be impossible. My niece and nephew will be coming to help in a few days.”
“That’s a relief.”
“Yes, they’re almost adults, and my sister asked me to teach them the trade, so I thought it was a perfect opportunity. How about you, Nero?”
“It’s tough, but I’ve got a few jobs. I plan to start trading between Beruna and Hildenburg in the future.”
“Are you forming a trading caravan?”
“That’s the long-term goal. For now, I’m working solo, handling what I can.”
“Having a clear goal is admirable. But don’t rush. The key to everything is discernment.”
“Thank you for the advice. I’m still inexperienced, so I’ll humbly accept your guidance.”
“Mii~”
“Very well. I can be strict, you know. But enough of that, shall we have some tea?”
After a pleasant time with Schwarz-san, we returned to the inn.
The next morning, we thanked the innkeeper and left for our new home.
Everyone was in high spirits.
When we arrived at our new home at the appointed time, Lara-san and four others greeted us.
“We’ve been expecting you, Lord Nero, Lady Mii, and everyone.”
“Aren’t you…”
The butler greeting us was the one who used to serve the Zormus family, the mastermind behind the Lu-kun kidnapping incident.
“My name is Lucas. The Chancellor granted me a pardon on the condition that I serve you, Lord Nero.”
“My name is Katia, and together with my husband, I will serve you with all sincerity.”
“Is it really okay for you to serve someone like me?”
“Would Lord Nero truly hire someone who once committed a crime and opposed him?”
“Lu-kun was unharmed, and the real culprit was the head of the Zormus family. I have no issues with it.”
“Mii~”
“Growl.”
“Thank you very much. Though I am not a particularly capable man, I will serve you with all my heart.”
“I have one request.”
“What would that be?”
“If I ever do something wrong, please reprimand me properly.”
“…Understood.”
Lucas and Katia were in tears. While some people can’t change, many can reflect on their mistakes and start anew. I believe these two are capable of that. Perhaps they’ve been tormented by guilt all this time.
“Mii~”
The cat beastwoman standing next to Lara-san, whose face resembled a Ruunian, seemed to hesitate to speak, sensing the atmosphere. So I spoke to her first.
“Um, and you are?”
“Ah! I-I’m Yana. I’m still inexperienced, but please take care of me.”
She seems lively and fun.
“Likewise, nice to meet you.”
Then, an elderly man greeted me.
“I’m Benno. You can just call me Old Ben.”
“I’m Nero. This is Mii-chan, Perro, Sera, Lu-kun, Lar-kun, and Sumire.”
“Oh, a battle horse, eh? Nice to meet you.”
Sumire neighed softly, as if to say the pleasure was hers. She’ll probably be the one receiving the most care here.
“Now, Lord Nero, Lady Mii, and everyone, please come inside.”
Enough standing around talking—let’s go inside. This is our home, after all.
“Mii~”
*(Note: For more on the Lu-kun kidnapping incident, please refer to Mii-chan’s Otherworldly Travels Volumes 5 and 6!)