episode_0087

“… Mercy. Did you say two earlier?”

“Huh? Yep. There were two people living in this forest. Why are you doing that?”

“I can feel two people coming here.”

“… Huh?”

Instead of preparing a meal, Ian stared at the place where he felt a presence.

‘I just said I was an ordinary person living in this forest… . ‘Is there any reason for an ordinary person to come here?’

Carty said it’s not dangerous, so that’s for sure.

Then what is the reason… .

While Ian was pondering, Kati suddenly stood up.

“… Master.”

“Huh?”

“That… . Maybe just a moment… . that is… .”

“Why do you stutter?”

Mercy also got up and started fidgeting.

Vivian, Helena, and Lucia, who were unaware of the situation, were busy moving their heads back and forth in confusion.

“So… . Wait a minute, somewhere else… .”

Without speaking, Katy grabbed Ian’s wrist and led him away.

“What is it? Why is this happening all of a sudden… .”

“Excuse me! Are you there-!”

One of the two figures that soon approached spoke.

It was the voice of a young man.

Not only the other party members, but also Ian, who was being dragged away, saw that direction.

young man.

And the pregnant woman being supported.

… Mine.

“… Huh?”

Kati eventually stopped walking too.

“… … .”

While Ian’s brain was accepting reality, a man approached him, bowed his head deeply and made a request.

“Sorry for coming to you so suddenly… ! My wife is expected to give birth soon, but unfortunately neither of us have any knowledge in this area… . Well, it’s a demon, but… .”

As he spoke pitifully, he slowly raised his head and looked at the faces of the group.

Meanwhile, the Mine woman’s painful moans became deeper.

Lucia recognized the demon.

“… Huh?”

From Lucia’s reaction, others also closely observed Mine’s behavior and realized.

Lamb horns and one arm like a wolf.

She was the Mine who saved Lucia.

On the other hand, Mine, the person responsible for the incident, was so distracted that he did not recognize Lucia.

Before attempting to understand the inexplicable situation of the union of demons and humans, Ian decided that it would be right to first solve the problem at hand.

It was the first time I saw an outsider today, but I couldn’t turn away someone who was about to give birth.

I didn’t know the details, but I was assured that Kati was not dangerous, so I had no worries.

Above all, isn’t he Lucia’s benefactor?

“Do you have any experience helping with childbirth?”

Fortunately, Helena raised her hand.

“I have often done volunteer work at the monastery!”

“Please tell me what you need.”

“First, hot water, a basin, clean cloth and blanket, and… .”

As dinner was being prepared at the time, hot water was right next to it.

Since there were no ingredients in it, it was okay to use.

Most of the props Helena mentioned could be replaced with things in Ian’s subspace pocket, so preparations were completed quickly.

“Then let’s proceed right away! Others please follow along and help!”

Helena was surprised and embarrassed, but was able to quickly come to her senses thanks to Ian’s instructions.

Following Helena, Vivian, Lucia, and the human male also entered the tent.

The ones left outside were Ian, Katy, and Mercy.

Carty was still holding Ian’s wrist.

“… Sorry.”

Letting go of the wrist he was holding, Katy suddenly ran away.

“Hey… !”

She moved away at a speed that Ian wouldn’t dare chase.

The grass in the dusky forest swayed gently.

“Ian… .”

Mercy, who was left alone, called out to him.

“… okay. It was because of that couple.”

“Yes… . I’m sorry for keeping it a secret. but… .”

“No, for now.”

Ian cut off Mercy’s words.

“There may be a shortage of workers, so go and help Helena. If there is anything you need along the way, let me know.”

“Ah, yes… .”

“I will prepare dinner. No matter how much I am, I don’t know about labor and childbirth and things like that, so it would be uncomfortable.”

Mercy once again found it remarkable that Ian was able to calmly set priorities even during this time.

Although he doesn’t show it, it’s clear that he’s also distraught.

“Yes, yes, I understand.”

Mercy went straight into the tent where labor was in progress, as he said.

Ian, who was left alone, let out a deep sigh while preparing dinner.

“Phew… .”

*

Under Helena’s leadership and the support of others, the delivery was successful.

The mother and child fell into a deep sleep to ensure stability.

“Thank you very, very much. Really, I will give my whole life to ensure this grace… !”

And her husband, a human male, knelt down in front of Ian and expressed his gratitude by burying his head in the ground.

“… If you don’t intend to kill me by burdening me, then just leave it at that.”

“Ah, sorry… !”

“First of all, take it easy and rest well today. Shouldn’t there be a father next to his wife and child?”

The man gasped, probably because he was moved by being called a father! I took a sip and my knees shook.

“… Thank you, I really appreciate it… . If there is any existence… ?”

“This is Ian. As for others… Please listen while saying hello directly. That would be better.”

“Yes, of course. Of course it should be so. Oh, my name is ‘Mallion’. My wife is ‘Galatea’.”

“Yes, Marlion. Let’s rest today and talk tomorrow.”

“Thank you so much, Ian… !”

Marlion was busy bowing his waist right before leaving the tent.

After there was a commotion outside where Marlion greeted his companions.

Vivian, Helena, Lucia, and Mercy came in.

Everyone was exhausted from the unexpected incident.

At the same time, I was surprised by such an incident between demons and humans.

“Ian. It ended safely.”

“Thank you for your hard work. Everyone must be tired, so eat dinner and rest early. You can have dinner in this tent… .”

“Then what about Ian?”

This tent originally belonged to Ian.

The party’s tent is currently being used by Malion and Galatea.

“I can take out something useful again. You don’t have to worry.”

“I see… .”

Vivian and Helena wanted to ask something for their own reasons, but couldn’t in the end.

Lucia was just dazed and a little tired.

Mercy also had complicated feelings, but did not show it outwardly.

“I will wake up first.”

Ian left the tent while being greeted by four people.

He immediately took out a small tent suitable for one person to sleep in and set it up.

He lay down on the cot and sighed deeply.

Several hours have already passed since Kati ran away.

‘Carty. Are you listening?’

Even though I called with the Ring of Subordination, there was no answer.

If you take off the ring, you might not hear it.

It was possible to listen and not respond, so I couldn’t tell which one it was.

As for why Kati ran away… .

‘Aren’t you hungry? I wouldn’t have been able to eat properly by myself. Well, when I get my thoughts together… . Come back later when it’s convenient for you. I don’t know what you think… . Even if you want to leave, at least show your face before you go.’

That’s all I said.

He also had a lot to think about.

What should I do if Kati decides to leave me like this?

How should I treat him when he returns?

‘… It’s already time to sleep. ‘How can so much happen in a day?’

The night was already deep.

The lights in the tent where the three warriors and Mercy were were turned off, and only Ian’s tent was still bright.

The moment Ian was about to turn off the lantern to go to sleep.

-Rustling.

There was a sound of stepping on the bushes outside.

‘Kathy?’

As expected, it was Kati who pulled back the tent and appeared.

I don’t know where it came from, but there were remnants of grass and tree branches all over the maid’s uniform.

Despite the fact that she suddenly ran away, Katy’s expression was as calm as usual.

The blindfold covering the eyes was still there.

But, there was no bell necklace.

Katy approached Ian with long strides.

Ian looked at her calmly and laughed out loud because it was absurd.

“Where have you been now… . Eup!”

Something covered his lips.

It was something soft, moist, and warm.

It happened in a split second.

Kati grabbed Ian by the back of his neck, pulled him in, and kissed him.

Ian reflexively tried to push Carty away, but he couldn’t be pushed away.

My face was held so tightly that I couldn’t even turn my head.

Carty’s strength has already greatly overwhelmed Ian’s.

“Eup, ugh… .”

It was also impossible to speak.

The more I tried to open my mouth, the more it rubbed against Kati’s lips, creating a more erotic atmosphere.

Kati held onto Ian tightly and pressed her lips persistently, as if digging into him.

It looks like it will never fall again.

Ian slowly took a step back, and Kati followed him forward one step at a time.

-chin.

As Ian was retreating, his leg got caught on something.

“Ugh!”

Ian fell onto his cot and Kati climbed on top of him.

Instead, his lips fell.

“Kathi, what is this… .”

Ian tried to say something, but couldn’t say anything more.

This time it wasn’t because Kati blocked it with her lips.

“Sorry, sorry… . Tsk… !”

This is because Katy’s crying face was revealed beyond the blindfold that came off when she fell.

“Sorry… .”

There were too many emotions mixed in his sad, distorted face.

So difficult to read.

“Hmm, ugh… . sorry… .”

However, Katy only repeated that apology while sobbing.

“You… .”

This was the second time I saw Kati cry so sadly.

However, a completely different kind of emotion was expressed than the first cry.

I’ve never even imagined it.

With a face like this, Katy was shedding tears.

“Really… . I’m really sorry… .”

She sat on top of Ian, who had been so obedient, and just cried endlessly.