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"This, this, this...... It's not a big deal. After squirting out a mouthful of old blood, I stared at Lord Martial Emperor, and from her expression and pupils, I saw a serious look, and I was sure that what I heard just now was not an illusion.

"It's okay, I've made up my mind, I won't go back, don't worry, in my name Tamoya."

"No, no, no, I can feel your determination, but I think ...... It's not something that one person can decide, it has to be agreed by both parties, right? I shook my hand again and again.

"Do you mean...... To me as your pet...... What's not to like? Lord Martial Emperor's dark blue eyes blinked slightly, and he looked a little injured.

"It's not that you're dissatisfied, it's not okay, treating a girl as a pet or something, normal people can't do it at all." I'm almost on the verge of fluffing the coffee table, is it because of thousands of years of seclusion? It always feels like the problem is not right, as if people live in two completely different worlds...... Even as I am a traverser, this is indeed the case.

"Really? Aren't slaves, maids, and pets common in your human world? Tamoya looked at me a little confused.

"This ...... It's very common, yes. ”

"Isn't that a problem? I just took a quick look, you have three maids by your side, right, why are you so resistant to pets? ”

Three? Huang Duanzi maid ...... Three-no princess...... Who else? Even Veras is counted, ten years have passed, and Veras still likes to dress up as a maid every day.

No, no, no, now is not the time to think about this.

"Ahem, how can a maid and a pet be the same?"

"What's the difference?" Tamoya, the bear-girl girl, looked at me with wide, shining eyes. It is filled with the curiosity of a resident who has lived in seclusion for thousands of years in the face of new knowledge from the outside world.

"This ...... This one...... How can I explain that? ”

I scratched my head anxiously, I can't say that a girl is someone else's pet, she will definitely be misunderstood for that or that. It is estimated that Lord Wu did not move after explaining it, and it seemed that her knowledge in that area was still blank.

Also, I take it for granted that I treat a girl as a pet. In the future, I will definitely be named as an elder of beasts, and maybe even Veras will look at me with the heartbroken gaze of [I didn't expect the adult to be such a person], in short, it will be a lose-lose situation.

Another one. If Emperor Wu really has a high prestige in the bear people, then I will definitely have to face the pursuit of the bear people in the future, this is not as simple as abducting the little fox and being hated by the fox people's men, I abduct the little fox, at least the little fox is willing, it is a combination of consensual thinking, even if those fox men are envious and jealous and hateful, they are helpless.

What if you really treat Tamoya as a pet? I don't think the grumpy bear will care if you're the owner of the paw prints or not. The first thought that would arise in my heart would be that Tamoya-sama must have been forced to make such a decision by the beast human with the threat of paw prints, and then ...... There is no then, if it is a novel with me as the main character, only the last line needs to be added.

The protagonist is dead, and the book is over.

Think of the consequences. I shuddered, this is a thing that does all kinds of harm and no benefit, and only a fool will do it.

"Tower...... Tamoya, I think we really have to discuss it, I don't think your decision is very good, and the decision to become my pet will have serious consequences for you and me. ”

"I've thought about that, too." Tamoya looked slightly relieved, and seemed to agree with my words.

"To be honest, I think ...... too It's still too shameful to be someone else's pet, and although it's a matter of making up your mind to repay your kindness, it's ...... But...... I'm also a normal woman, aren't I? ”

"Of course, that's a no-brainer." I said with a solemn expression.

I wouldn't be like that stupid [beep] Yuan, to treat such a slender and beautiful, so feminine Lord Martial Emperor as a man, I don't know what Lord Martial Emperor of this world thinks, but for Lord Martial Emperor of that world, this kind of understanding is taboo for her, and if she says it, she will definitely be deformed by her face, I have to be careful, I can't offend her reverse scales.

"It seems that you also agree that I am a weak woman." Hearing my unhesitating agreement, Lord Martial Emperor pressed his chest lightly, breathed a sigh of relief, and showed a dazzling beautiful and happy smile.

"When...... Of course. The corners of my mouth twitched slightly, but I still chose not to die.

What's that...... Is there the word "weak" in the conversation just now?

"Well, that's right, the eyes of human beings are different from those people, although they are more cunning, but they are also more keen, those guys, they always ...... me Ahem. ”

It seems that because of this recognition, the relationship between the two of us was quickly brought closer, and Lord Wu even chatted with me about daily life, complaining about me as a friend, and only then did he realize that something was wrong, and he quickly coughed a few times, his pretty face was slightly red, and he picked up the cup and drank a small sip of tea as if nothing happened.

Oh oh oh, Lord Martial Emperor, it's cute!

I clenched my fist in my heart, the majestic, dignified and calm Lord Martial Emperor, this is really a rare side, I really want to record it with memory crystals.

"Straight to the point, before ...... Where did it come from? Lord Wudi, who deliberately changed the topic, calmed down, and took the topic away with a non-revealing expression.

"Well, as a woman, such a decision is too unfair for you, and of course, it's not a good thing for me, since it's not good for both parties, there's no need to insist on it, isn't it?"

"But...... Summoning a grizzly bear is an important skill for you, isn't it? Playing with her teacup, Tamoya said, her clear and bright eyes looking at me as if they could penetrate her heart.

"This ...... Indeed, for the druids, the Grizzlies were a formidable assistant. ”

"Because of my presence, you have nullified such an important skill. And you're the heir of Lord Alofasia, the benefactor of our bear clan, so no matter what. I can't even watch you suffer losses because of our bears, please. This time, Tamoya bent down and bowed deeply to me.

“……”

Facing a girl begging to be her pet...... What should I look like?

"Actually...... Tamaya, listen to me. Now, even if I am truly the heir of Lord Alofacia, even if I do inherit from her this kindness that you must repay. However, this is also a matter for all of you bear people, and I think it is too unreasonable to accept that such a heavy debt of kindness should be shouldered on your head. ”

"There's nothing unreasonable, it's my responsibility." As if anticipating what I was going to say, Tamoya smiled calmly.

"Actually. I still have an identity, and I haven't explained it to you, not to hide it, but I don't want to be seen as a show-off, and I think it's ......"

For some reason, I stopped halfway through the conversation. Tamoya, who cut off the words, coughed lightly a few times, and said something to me indifferently.

"My father is the patriarch of the bear people."

"Patriarch? Difficult...... Could it be ...... You are...... You're ......" I looked at Tamoya in disbelief.

It's not that I'm shocked by her identity, but I feel pain in the bloody plot of the pit daddy's [the gears of fate slowly start turning, who can't stop it].

"That's right, as the princess of the bear people, I enjoy this honor and status, and at the same time, I must also shoulder the honor, disgrace, mission and responsibility of the entire bear people, this must be the arrangement of God, and it is the guidance of Lord Alofasia."

Seeing Tamoya's look of conviction and determination, I was speechless again.

It's over, Lord Martial Emperor has completely fallen into the trap of fate and the conspiracy of Alofasia-chan, how I hope she roars angrily, my life is up to me.

Seeing that I still looked resistant, Tamoya took a deep breath and showed a solemn expression.

"Actually, there's one more thing......"

Say it all in one go, I'll listen.

"When I left the tribe, the tribe's prophet said something to me."

Is there a soothsayer in the Bears? I thought they were all a group of masters with explosive combat effectiveness.

"What did she say?"

"She said to me, Tamoya, I felt it last night, your journey is not trivial, it may determine the future fate of our bear people, go, child, maybe there are a thousand strange things waiting for you, but try to accept it, it will change you and me, and the whole bear people."

In the end, Tamoya seemed to imitate the bear-man soothsayer's tone, speaking in a low, hoarse, mysterious tone.

“……”

I say...... That's actually just a soothsayer who counts once with five copper plates on the street, probably not as good as the beginner Lena, otherwise how could he pull out such a ridiculous prophecy.

"I was puzzled at first, until I had just arrived at Hallogas, and when I encountered this kind of thing, and when I went back and thought about it, I realized that this must be the case that the prophet said, and it was indeed unexpected, although I didn't believe much in fate, but I trusted my intuition."

Wrong, your intuition! How can you let yourself be someone else's pet! Your intuition is on the same level as [I can fight back], [She likes me], and [My phone is ringing]!

I angrily lifted the coffee table and complained in my heart, revealing a wry smile on the outside.

Yes, there is no shortage of reasons due to internal and external forces, and the Martial Emperor in front of him has already made up his mind.

Besides, without summoning the grizzly bear, the loss to me is indeed great, and the mention of Lord Martial Emperor, although I have lost a little, I have to say, from the perspective of an adventurer, please note, I mean from the perspective of an adventurer, do you know what angle it is? It refers to the pure consideration of the elements of combat, and it is a battle during [Experience], not a battle in [Bed], [Grass], or [Wood].

Why do I have to stress again and again, why am I in such a sad mood, is it true that I have no discipline to speak of? Don't even believe in yourself?

Ahem, to put it simply, from the perspective of a [adventurer] standing on it, I am actually very excited, although I don't know the combat strength of Lord Martial Emperor. But she is a bear people with strong individual combat effectiveness, and she is also Her Royal Highness the princess, and she has learned the fusion of bear spirits. You don't have to think about it to know that it must be explosive in combat, and it may not be inferior to Carlos and Seattle.

Such a strong man, if he can become a combat partner by my side. Then it's definitely a thing to be thankful for.

What to do?

I scratched my head and thought about it, and suddenly there was a flash of inspiration. It's that simple, why didn't I think of it?

"Tamoya, I have an idea, the best of both worlds." I said excitedly.

"But it doesn't hurt to say it."

"Actually, we can do this, if you insist that it was the bears who caused the loss of my skills, and want to repay this kindness, it is not impossible. I also want to have a strong and reliable partner by my side, so if I can, can I ask you to become my combat partner in the future. However, not pets. ”

That's right, in fact, in the retribution of Lord Martial Emperor, the word "pet" is slightly more shameful, if I can remove it, I can get a stronger and more powerful partner than the grizzly bear, and Tamoya can also repay the favor, and the two do not clash at all.

"Not a pet, but a combat partner?" Tamoya tilted her head in thought and muttered to herself.

"From my point of view, this is of course a blessing, as an [ordinary and weak] girl, to become someone else's pet or something, the shame is too high, I have never made such preparations, and I don't plan to do it......"

"But." She changed the subject.

"However, just as a combat partner, I don't think it's enough to repay the favor at all, and it doesn't even seem like I'm repaying the favor, I came out this time, the purpose is to understand the current situation in the Dark Continent, if it's just to form a combat partner, wouldn't it become more for me to understand the situation from your side and get benefits? It's like you're doing it to me. ”

"No, no, I can summon you at any time and ask for help in the battle for free, which is already a huge reward."

"But...... Fight...... I don't hate it, and I don't think it's a big reward. Tamoya hesitated and said, what are you hesitating about? Is there anything strange about this?

The two of us fought for each other, but in the end we still didn't come up with a reason.

Seeing that the time passed little by little, I was anxious and hungry, but this morning I was drinking porridge when I was called by Akara, and I only drank a few glasses of Qingshen water at her place, and now my stomach is protesting.

"Or else." Again, I offered a compromise: "Whatever you want, in a way that you feel you can repay the favor, but in front of everyone, or even when it's just the two of us, we see each other as battle partners, how about that?" ”

"So...... It's good. Probably thinking that this method was the best for now, Tamoya hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"Alright, that's the end of this discussion, if you still have any questions, wait until after lunch." I smiled and stood up and extended an invitation to Tamoya.

I'm sorry to summon you over while you're having lunch, but as a token of apology, allow me to invite you to lunch.

"Gladly." In the future, we will fight together, partners in life and death, and Tamoya will naturally not refuse this little invitation from me, so she stood up very politely and gracefully, and saluted with a smile.

As if anticipating such a situation, Veras and the others worked hard to make today's lunch more than twice as rich as usual, and it is conceivable that one after another delicacies occupied the corners of the table.

When we came out of the room, the dishes were all laid out and ready to eat, and my stomach was rumbling without fighting.

But...... It's subtle and a little stressful, what's going on?

I subconsciously turned my head and glanced at Tamoya, her pretty face flushed slightly, and she tilted her head away in embarrassment.

"I'm hungry...... It's human nature, it's an irresistible event, and it's ...... to see such a sumptuous lunch."

"I'm so sorry, I miscalculated the time and summoned you without permission." I was suddenly terrified, embarrassed by Emperor Wu, I really deserve to be damned.

However, the embarrassed Emperor Wu ...... Very cute to say.

"I'm Tamoya from the bear clan, just call me Tamoya or Taya, I have been disturbed several times, but I hope it doesn't bother you." Lord Wu politely saluted the girls.

"Where...... Where, if a distinguished guest comes, it is too late for us to welcome it. Standing at the front, the little dog Veras, who had received this gift in a dignified manner, panicked and hurried.

"Ahem." I coughed a few times and walked next to Tamoya.

"Introduction, this is my wife, Veras."

"It's rude." Tamoya gave a look of sudden realization, and bowed apologetically again.

"Huh...... Huh? "Veras looked cute and inexplicable, I don't know where the other party's faux pas were, only I know, probably because Tamoya just regarded Veras as my maid.

"My wife, Linya."

"Hello."

"My wife, Sarah."

"My sister, Lena."

"My precious daughters, Siruth, Echolu, and Lilith, ah, yes, there's another ...... I'm probably sleeping right now, and I'll introduce you later. ”

"And my personal maids, Morissa, and Jeroka."

Staring at Jeluka for a while, Tamoya showed a puzzled look: "Could it be ...... Are you an elf? ”…… (To be continued.) For mobile phone users, please go to read. )