Chapter 39

Chapter 39: Everyday Normalcy!

On the seventh day since leaving Gondo Village, I discovered something resembling a fortress wall.

So that's Zeek, huh?

As I gradually approached, I could see that it was quite magnificent.

Perhaps it was prepared for an attack, as there were guards stationed in small windows and on the fortress walls.

"Is this place suitable?"

I confirmed that it seemed to be a location where no one would come around.

For now, I decided to return to Gondo Village and bring Fran and Marie along as promised.

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It has only been seven days, but it feels nostalgic.

The village is lively, and the villagers are full of life.

When Fran saw me, he understood that I had come to pick him up, nodded, and returned to his own house.

Marie also noticed me and approached.

"Thank you very much."

I express my gratitude.

"Can we leave soon?"

"Yes. I'll get our luggage."

I made preparations so that we could leave the village at any time.

Since Marie didn't have much luggage to begin with, she would be ready quickly. However, Fran probably wanted to bring some things with him.

I was worried about Momo, who had been struggling until the end, but couldn't find her. So, I asked Liz, who was nearby.

"Do you know where Momo is?"

"If it's Momo, she's probably over there."

Liz pointed in the direction where Momo was playing with the children in the flower field.

"Momo!"

I called out from behind where she was playing with the children.

Momo turned around, recognized me, and told the children to wait for a moment.

I asked Momo again to confirm if she would stay in this village.

Unlike before, Momo replied without hesitation that she would stay in this village.

It had only been a few days since I left the village, but it seemed that Momo was taking care of the children.

Momo herself realized that she enjoyed taking care of children, and she happily told me that although it was demanding, she was having a fun daily life.

For Momo, this ordinary daily life must feel like happiness.

"Takuto-san, I have a favor to ask."

"Hmm? What is it?"

Since it was Momo's request, and unlike someone else, it wouldn't be unreasonable, I could respond without being on guard.

"If it's not too much trouble, could you add me as a friend?"

"Huh!"

Unexpectedly, it was a request to become friends!

As for my current friends, there were only two demon lords and the village chief.

Finally, I could add a normal person as a friend!

The village chief is also a normal person, but he's quite old...

"Did I cause you any trouble?"

Because I didn't give much of a response, she looked at me with concern.

"Ah, sorry. If it's me, I'd be happy to add you!"

"Thank you very much."

I registered a normal person as my fourth friend!

I was incredibly happy about something that should be taken for granted!

Somehow, I felt like I understood Momo's feelings.

"I'm glad I could add you as a friend, Takuto-san."

She seemed very happy.

"If you had told me earlier, I would have registered you anytime!"

"Is that so? Lloyd-san and Kurtz-san also wanted to be registered, but I was told to contact the village chief, so I thought it would be difficult."

...Did I really say something like that?

I have no recollection of it at all.

I decided to call Lloyd and Kurtz and ask them about this matter.