Chapter 35

There is a slightly vulgar expression.

Please be cautious if you are sensitive or eating.

After all that, I was let down, and after finishing up the cleanup and food service, I locked down the kitchen and dining room.

I was surprised that all the food except for bread was consumed by the people who rushed in before the dining room was locked. Everyone had a good appetite.

After using the toilet, I was taken to the large bath by the cooking team. There was a bath right next to the toilet. Apparently, this was the cooking team's exclusive large bath. It could be used anytime except when it was being cleaned.

By the way, individual baths were only available for the Demon King, guest rooms, or the infirmary.

...It's fine. I'm a kid. It doesn't hurt or bother me at all to add another page to my black history! (Crying)

After making up my mind, I jumped into the bath after Ojji. Ojji took care of me normally, so I tried to return the favor by washing his back. It felt like I was in the bath with my grandfather.

By the time the others came in a bit later, I was in the bathtub with Ojji. It was a bit awkward, so Ojji was holding me. Ah, what a nice bath.

Still, everyone has such good muscles. Not the kind of muscles you show off, but practical muscles. No excess fat at all. Ojji has solid muscles and is incredibly thick.

...I felt a bit sad when I glanced at my own protruding belly. But I'm a kid!

The three brothers of the Three Idiots kept attacking despite being punished, but they couldn't get close to me because of the ironclad defense of the people around me.

When Ojji almost killed them because they were so persistent and showed no signs of giving up, I was entrusted to Alf. Alf is still thinner compared to the others. It's probably due to his constitution, but he's still growing at his age.

At some point, I was somehow floated in the water by Alf. I didn't want to kick my legs because it would be impolite and splash everyone. Not knowing what to do, I just floated there with a distant look.

When I thought the noise was getting closer, Alf quickly retrieved me.

It seems that even though Ojji was chasing them, the three brothers of the Three Idiots still hadn't given up. Shunas was also moving to support Ojji.

Still, the three brothers of the Three Idiots are pretty fast runners to be able to escape from Ojji and Shunas.

After such a noisy but fun (?) bath, I was dried off by Dilnan and given my bag of clothes.

After putting on the same nightgown dress as yesterday, Radastor gave me a glass of water, which I gratefully accepted. The water was delicious.

While I was catching my breath, Ordima was using magic to wash everyone's clothes. He was only wearing a towel around his waist.

Three-minute cooking, no, three-minute laundry. ...Three minutes, that's cup noodles. I often had them as a late-night snack after work. I like the old-fashioned, classic ones.

While thinking about cup noodles, Ordima gave me my clean clothes, neatly folded.

"Ordima, thank you."

"You're welcome."

While putting the clothes into the floral bag that held the dress, the Three Idiots' comedy routine began.

Sam was pulling on the towel around Bars' waist, saying, "It's good, it's good," while Bars, being pulled, was pressing the towel and saying in a high-pitched voice, "Oh no." Cain was cheering them on.

...I felt a strong sense of déjà vu. This kind of thing happens everywhere.

Since the three of them looked so happy, I couldn't help but grab and poke the towel around Ordima's waist, who was nearby.

"It's good, it's good."

"...Three Idiots."

When I played around, Ordima called the three brothers of the Three Idiots with a very low voice while smiling. It was scary.

At his voice, the three brothers of the Three Idiots, who were having a good time, fell silent and looked at Ordima fearfully. The others also looked at Ordima.

At the end of their gaze was Ordima and me poking Ordima's towel.

"Yuri, are you learning bad things? Do you want to be killed so much?"

"It's good, it's good."

Due to the overwhelming presence of an angry Ordima, the line came out of my mouth without thinking. Only Alf laughed, while the adults glared at the three brothers of the Three Idiots.

"‘It's... it's good, it's good.'"

The three brothers of the Three Idiots, pale and trembling, said the line, and the others' eyes widened even more.

Seeing this, Alf seemed to realize something and hurriedly came to me. He gently pulled me away from Ordima and covered my eyes with his hand.

Right after that, the three brothers of the Three Idiots let out loud screams, but by the time Alf's hand was removed, they were piled up in the corner of the changing room.

These people have such characters. ...Cain looks really blissful, though. (Sweat)

In the end, the three brothers of the Three Idiots were left as they were, and we all changed and left the large bath.

The rooms given to the cooking team were in a corner of the castle opposite the dining room, separated by the large bath and the toilet, and everyone went to their respective rooms.

"Yuri, you're this way."

Dilnan led me to a room with a more impressive door than the others, located in the back.

"Since you can't reach the doorknob of the team members' rooms, you'll be staying in my room. Put your hands on the door."

Following Dilnan's instructions, I put both hands on the door, and I thought I heard Dilnan mutter something. When I tried to look up at Dilnan, the door suddenly emitted a bluish-white light.

What, what is this!?

"...Try pushing it."

Following Dilnan's words, I pushed the door, and the heavy-looking door opened easily with just a little force.

Inside, there was a practical, simple, and minimalistic setup typical of Dilnan, with a smaller set of the same furniture on the opposite side. A folding partition was casually placed in the corner of the room.

There are no other children in the Northern Demon King's Castle besides me. In other words, the items prepared for my size are custom-made, and I already knew that.

So, why are they ready so quickly!?

"As you can see, your space is over there."

"...Captain, can I stay here?"

When we entered the room, everyone went to their respective rooms, so the room should be a private space.

"It's just a room for sleeping, with extra space. No problem. I go out for drinks sometimes, too."

...Why is this person so kind? Never mind. I'll take advantage of it.

I boldly hugged Dilnan's feet, and he gently patted my head.

"We have work tomorrow. Go to sleep. ...Or do you need me to sleep with you to fall asleep?"

"I'll sleep with Captain."

It might be teasing, but I'm going along with it today. How about that.

I thought it was a subtle retaliation, but Dilnan's expression when he easily picked me up was very gentle.

"Alright, let's sleep together today."

"Okay."

Dilnan took the pillow from my small bed and walked to his bed.

After arranging the bed for comfort, he gently put me down. I took off my shoes and dropped them on the floor. Dilnan also took off his shoes and got into bed. The bag he was holding was placed on the bedside table.

After lying down on my pillow, Dilnan also lay down and covered us with the blanket. Yeah, it's a bit embarrassing, but it feels good. My face is probably beaming.

"Good night."

"Yeah, good night."

I made sure to say goodnight before sleeping.

The warmth of the bed and Dilnan's perfect patting are a powerful sleep spell.

In three seconds, I fell asleep.