Chapter 55

As I glared at my husband, who was trying to push this whole commotion onto me, a large lump suddenly started moving.

I had been thinking this since I was lying down, but it’s big.

Its body length is probably over two meters.

I think Vancuri mentioned it was around two meters, but it’s probably even longer. Of course, there might be individual differences, but still, it’s big.

When it stands up, its head would probably be around my chest.

It’s slowly approaching, but since neither my husband nor Michelle are on guard, it probably doesn’t have any hostility.

Indeed, I didn’t feel scared.

"Um... h-hello?"

It’s sniffing me.

I feel like I’m about to become prey.

"Can I touch it?"

"I’m at a loss if you ask me. I’ve heard that Vancuri allows people to touch it during the fur-cutting season, but only certain people. I don’t know the criteria... but if it doesn’t like it, you can stop, right? It won’t suddenly bite you."

That’s a bit casual, husband. Even you don’t know much about Vancuri, do you?

But why don’t you touch it yourself?

Are you trying to offer me as a sacrifice?

The large beast is within easy reach.

I cautiously extend my hand.

It feels smooth, even though it looks fluffy. It’s surprisingly firm, even though it feels like it might slip through my fingers. The softness of its fur is irresistible.

It has a firmer texture than the small one.

The small one was really smooth.

"It’s so well-behaved."

"Yes... it’s hard to believe this is a wild animal. It feels more like a domesticated one."

As I leaned in to hug its thick neck, it came closer on its own. I hugged it and buried my face in its fur.

Hmm!

It feels so good!!

"You said it’s the fur-cutting season this year, right? Is that why it has such long fur?"

Indeed, it does seem a bit long.

Ignoring my words, my husband was carefully observing the large beast in front of him.

"It feels more like it understands Reisha’s intentions rather than being accustomed to humans..."

My husband said thoughtfully.

Indeed, it did come closer when I extended my hand, but was it just a coincidence?

"Well, it’s a mysterious creature. If it is Vancuri..."

So, you’re just going to leave it at that, husband?

I thought you were going to investigate, but you don’t seem to care?

"By the way, what do you plan to do? As its owner?"

My husband looked down at me and asked.

"I’m not its owner yet..."

"You’re already acting like a good owner. It seems like a loyal dog, doesn’t it?"

It’s not a dog, though?

"Canine animals don’t defy the dominant individual if the hierarchy is clear. This applies to both domestic dogs and wild wolves. Considering this, it seems like this one is a canine."

"I’m not sure how to feel about you making that judgment, husband."

In nature, it doesn’t matter if it’s a dog or a cat. The strong are the winners, and there are no exceptions. It’s natural to follow the strong.

However, I don’t understand why the one in front of me and the small one follow me. I don’t look strong at all. At least, my husband looks much stronger.

In fact, he is undoubtedly strong.

In human society, it’s also natural to follow the strong. This means that humans are ultimately animals, with reason, the ability to communicate, and the ability to understand each other.

I understand that it’s not good to defy a strong husband, but I somehow resist.

After all, if it had started differently, it would have been inevitable, right?

Recently, he’s been calm, but I’m always on guard because I don’t know when he might attack.

It seems like he’s enjoying my cautiousness, but I won’t let my guard down!

"By the way, will it let you touch it?"

Not just you, but others as well.

My husband shrugged and extended his hand.

He touched its neck, but it didn’t seem as friendly as when it was with me. It looked like he was saying, "I’ll let you touch it, but that’s it."

"It’s like an adult dealing with a child."

I can kind of understand that!

It’s not that he’s against it, but it’s a bit troublesome. He’s just going to deal with it casually, right?

"Anyway, it doesn’t seem harmful. We should still ask the owner’s opinion, though."

That’s why I’m not the owner yet!

My husband dismissed the gathered servants and walked towards the mansion.

Two of them followed him.

He sighed and glanced back, then ordered Michelle.

"Michelle, take care of it."

"What!? Why me? You should ask Reisha-sama!"

Yeah, why me?

I can’t do it either, Michelle.

"Actually, why don’t we let them come inside? It would be a problem in a small house, but the mansion is so big that it wouldn’t be an issue, right?"

"That’s a suggestion that would make the maids who clean the house sigh."

Ah, cleaning.

The fur would fly around...

I can imagine the maids desperately cleaning and purifying the place. They are trained to clean without leaving a single speck of dust.

Still, it would be better if it were a small indoor animal, but this is a large beast.

It would shed a lot. And its fur is a bit long.

But...

"Actually, it didn’t shed at all..."

"That’s right, I remember that too."

My husband recalled, as if he had just remembered.

I remember that when I was carrying the small fur ball around, it didn’t shed. My dress didn’t have much fur on it, and the same was true when I washed and dried it.

"So, it’s fine, right? Keeping it here would be more of a distraction. Everyone would be curious, right?"

That’s true.

If such a noticeable creature were sitting there, it would be hard not to notice, even if you tried not to.

"So, Claude-sama, please give permission."

Michelle casually asked my husband, who looked up at me and said,

"Tell it to behave."

That’s why I’m not the owner yet!

To begin with, I don’t know if it will listen to me.

All I know is that it doesn’t seem to dislike me.

Apparently, that’s enough for my husband, and it looks like these two will be in my care.

Well, it’s fine with me!

Fluffy is the best!!

If it doesn’t shed, it’s fine to let it on the bed!

I was thinking about this while looking at the two of them.

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