Chapter 26

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It's about Kharaf, the deputy leader of the blacksmith team.

The main force of the blacksmith team in the Northern Demon King Castle is the weapon and armor manufacturing department led by Captain Jott. Although I, Kharaf, am the deputy leader, the clothing department I'm in charge of has long been considered a supporting role.

In our regular duties, we mainly make work clothes for the internal staff of the blacksmith team.

At best, we make formal attire for Lord Kaiyu, the master of the Northern Demon King Castle.

We do occasionally receive requests to make costumes, but most of them are for entertainment or penalty games at banquets.

Occasionally, we might make dresses for Lord Kaiyu's favorite concubines, but that's very rare.

We, the clothing department, put a lot of effort into making our creations, so it's disappointing when they are only worn once or twice at most.

I have always loved looking at various fabrics in different colors and patterns, especially shiny women's clothing.

This is due to my mother, who used to design costumes.

I loved the process of creating beautiful costumes based on the images in my head, adding various items, and applying makeup to make women look even more beautiful.

I've been told that my way of thinking is strange for over 300 years.

It's not that I'm attracted to the same sex; I just want to make people, including myself, look beautiful through clothing, but it's rarely understood.

So, I tried to act more feminine and high-spirited, but it turned out to be fun, and now I'm known for that character.

Am I too weak and not manly enough? That's fine. Please call me "Onee-sama."

I learned about Yurichan from a member of the clothing department.

After finishing lunch, he excitedly rushed back to the costume room in the blacksmith team and made a big fuss.

A small and cute child had come to the cafeteria with Captain Dillnan of the cooking team and Captain Elies of the documentation team. When I heard this, I thought it was such an unlikely description for the Northern Demon King Castle.

However, as I listened to the story, I gradually began to feel a bit excited. If this child really works in the Northern Demon King Castle, there will definitely be a consultation with the blacksmith team, so I adjusted my work just in case.

I was told that Captain Dillnan and Captain Elies had come to pick me up after I finished my lunch and continued my usual work. I went out immediately, but Captain Jott was already there. This person is quick.

Still, I couldn't see the child who should have been with the two captains, who were the main reason for their visit.

"Where's the cute kid I've heard about!?"

"In the infirmary."

I looked around and asked, and Captain Dillnan gave me an unexpected answer.

"In the infirmary?! Is something wrong?!"

"No, Kharaf. She just started her nap. We asked Vincent to give her a health check-up while she's sleeping. She's a very good child, but most children don't like doctors, you know."

"Oh, that's a relief."

I pressed further, and Captain Elies explained the child's situation. I can understand giving a health check-up while she's sleeping, but is she that young that she needs a nap?

"So, you want us to come to the infirmary for measurements?"

"Right. I'm fine with it. I was expecting to hear about it, so I've already assigned the work to others."

"We can't wake up a sleeping child unless it's an emergency. There's no special rush, and no special requests, so it's not a problem."

"Then, what do you need exactly?"

"Jott, I need a set of knives. They will be a special size. Kharaf, I need cooking uniforms, pajamas, and undergarments for the child."

"I need writing tools and robes for the documentation team. And, Kharaf, I have one more request for you."

I can't wake up a sleeping child unless it's an emergency. I can't refuse the request from the two captains, especially since I've already adjusted my work for this child.

I confirmed the orders to make sure I had everything I needed for the measurements, and Captain Dillnan and Captain Elies gave me their requests.

Then, Captain Elies leaned in to whisper an additional request.

"I want to give two soft, huggable stuffed animals as gifts. If possible, I'd like them to be in the shape of Lett and Filius."

"Wow! That's amazing!! I love such requests, I'll do my best!!!"

Captain Elies' request got me really excited.

This is a completely unexpected request for the Northern Demon King Castle.

This is exactly the kind of work the clothing department of the blacksmith team excels at!

"Still, the Second Special Team?"

"Yes. She's too young to be in the cooking team alone, so we decided to have Elies take care of her once a week."

"...How old is she?"

"Unknown. We found her in the 'Deep Forest' with memory loss. Without a guardian ring, we wouldn't even know her name. She looks like she might be 30, but that's questionable."

While thinking about what materials to use for the stuffed animals, I overheard Captain Jott asking Captain Dillnan.

I had forgotten that Captain Dillnan and Captain Elies had given me their orders, but I was so excited about the orders that I hadn't paid much attention.

However, when I heard the reason, Captain Jott and I were shocked. It was unbelievable.

The place where she was found and her condition were impossible, but the idea of such a young child working in the Northern Demon King Castle was even more unbelievable.

"Hey, Captain Dillnan, that's a bad joke, right!?"

"It's the truth. She has no guardians, no weapons, and her magic ability is at the lowest level, and it's questionable whether she has any experience using it. She's only water-attribute. We found her being chased by a Resair and almost eaten. She was extremely thin."

"...That's impossible."

"We don't know what will happen, but we brought her here to train her to survive in the 'Deep Forest.' We got Elies' permission for a temporary enlistment, so we can watch her for three months."

"She's a very well-behaved child. She's polite, listens well, understands what we say, can ask questions when she doesn't understand, and her mind works quickly. She's a child who is not childish in a good way."

Captain Jott seemed to think the same, but Captain Dillnan and Captain Elies seemed to have no doubts.

"Well, I didn't think you'd bring a strange one into the castle."

"You'll see when you meet her."

"Let's go to the infirmary. The health check-up should be almost over."

Captain Jott and I exchanged glances, and Captain Elies said, "Just meet her," as if to say, "Just meet her."

With that, we took the necessary measuring tools and headed to the infirmary from the blacksmith team.

When we entered the infirmary after Captain Elies called out, we saw Captain Vincent and Bax writing medical records at a desk, and a child receiving an IV drip on a bed.

As soon as Captain Dillnan saw the child, he looked at Captain Vincent with concern, but the answer was that it was just a precaution.

At the same time, Captain Dillnan was given a warning.

"...Anything else?"

"...There's one more issue. This child is a neuter."

Captain Dillnan asked if there was anything else, and Captain Vincent said something unbelievable.

The word "neuter" made everyone listening doubt their ears.

"Neuter...?"

"Bringing such