Chapter 36
This morning is already too exhausting. With Hazel acting like that, I am completely worn out.
Fay somehow saved me. I thank her. Because of her, some important things were saved.
"No need to thank me. I just did what was right. But it is strange!!" (Fay)
"What is?"
"Her acting like that. I do know that dog kins do go into heat at a specific time. But it doesn't feel like that. She went into heat unnaturally." (Fay)
"I see... Anyway, I have to be careful. It was great that Eden wasn't awake. If she saw that then she might try something like this too."
"No. The beastkins only go into heat once they are completely developed. So normally she won't be able to go into heat. She is still a child." (Fay)
Thank goodness. Eden won't catch any weird habits like that.
But why did Hazel go into heat?
(She has the spirit contractee skill. It enables her to become a conduit of
Thank you for the details. So she can channel
(You can train your output. You are currently wasting a lot of your energy. You have the right image. Just train for a bit.)
I see. My control is bad. By the way, how much
But there's no answer. Is it her way of telling me to find it myself?
Anyway, I should prepare the breakfast. I am the one who cooks here. Hazel who was a dog until a few days ago, obviously can't cook.
Eden is a child so that's a no. Fay is somewhat of a princess. So she probably can't cook.
Let's ask her.
"Fay…."
"Yeah?" (Fay)
"Can you cook?"
"I can." (Fay)
That's surprising. I mean, she is a princess though she said something like being the daughter of a concubine.
"What? Is it so unbelievable that I can cook?" (Fay)
She is pouting. Is she that offended?
"No. It's just surprising. But well, you can cook. That's good to know."
I see. Then I can ask her to cook once in a while. But would she actually cook for us?
"Why are you asking?" (Fay)
"Just in case."
I avoid that topic and start making breakfast.
After an hour or so, Hazel woke up. She is looking around for something.
"What's wrong, Hazel?"
"Master, I had a dream. Where we were about to…."
She pauses and her face becomes beet red. She thinks that was a dream.
"It might have been a bad dream. Don't mind it."
It is for the best if she thinks that was a dream.
"Ok." She nods and stands up. Eden has also woken up.
"Good morning, papa."
Such a good daughter. She even greets me every morning.
"Good morning." I smile and greet her back.
I have to teach her basic mannerisms and courtesy. Although I don't really believe in them, for her to live in a society, she has to know those.
After they washed their faces, we had breakfast.
Now I am wondering what to do. My training is still incomplete. But I feel like I should take a break.
Let's do that then.
I take out my phone and call for Fay.
"What is it?" (Fay)
"Watch this."
I show her the footage of the bombardment. She is shocked. She is terrified. Her face is becoming twisted with grief and fear.
"Do you know that ship?" I ask her.
Who attacked us? I have to confirm. If it was someone else or Fay' people.
"I know that ship." (Fay)
"You recognize it?"
"Yes. It is Lord Martin' ship. More specifically, that ship was a gift from Lord Jupiter himself to the Royal Family. Lord Martin is the one in charge of that ship. But what was it doing?" (Fay)
"Who is that lord Martin?"
"He is one of the Duke of our kingdom. Though he is from a rival faction." (Fay)
Again those royalty and nobility stuff.
"He was just killing everyone here."
"..." She is silent. Fay is silent.
She isn't saying anything.
"Master, she isn't talking anymore." Hazel says that while playing with Eden.
"Fay." I call her.
"Umm….. I can't believe it. Are you saying that Lord Martin actually killed everyone here?" (Fay)
"Yes. He did. I am the only survivor."
"All humans of this planet should have died in the war. They killed themselves." That's what the initial investigation team found." (Fay)
Fay is being frantic. She is averting her eyes from reality.
"How am I alive then?"
"…" She became silent again.
"Listen, that lord Martin of yours killed everyone here. And he sent scouts after that. Probably. I have seen some come after the attack. Maybe they were the scouts who gave you that report about this planet having no humans."
She was standing still but she sits and takes a deep breath.
"Sorry for acting rude earlier. I see. So it was actually that guy. Meaning, the prince faction is making a move."
She is calmly analyzing now.
"Anyway, do you know how to operate your spacecraft?"
"Yes. It is compulsory for all members of the Royal family to learn that. We receive formal training about that." (Fay)
"That's good then. We will depart from here. I want to get out of this place."
"Ok."
I thought she would refuse. But she agreed quickly. Anyway, I have a lead and a ride. Let's not be too cocky and take things slowly.