62. Let’s go Meet the Spirits Again
Ever since then.
In regards to the advanced potions, after Robert and Nigel had a discussion, it was decided they would be stockpiled for the knights with the remaining to be sent to a reliable merchant.
After said discussion, I had such an exchange with Nigel.
“Eliane, I have a request…”
“Yes, I understand. I will go to the magic research institute on a regular basis to help make potions.”
“That’s a relief, then! Eliane sure knows me well. If you don’t like it, be sure to tell me right away.”
“That’s not the case… I’m happy to be of help.”
“I see. But why the gloomy expression?”
Because it was far from the life I expected as a pharmacist!
As a pharmacist, everything should’ve flowed more naturally, more slowly…
…But I accidentally made an advanced potion, instead!
However, I was honestly happy to be useful to others. I shall do my best without being discouraged.
Therefore, I went to the institute and spent my days helping make advanced potions. Suddenly, I recalled something.
“Shall I go visit the spirit village and serve them food?”
One day, when I was feeding Ralph katsuobushi, we had such an exchange.
“Fumu, by the way, I heard you made a deal with the spirits. As usual, the saint loves to exceed expectation.”
“Yes, although I don’t think it’s such a big deal.”
“So the saint will cook food in exchange for getting supplies from the spirits… fumu, that sounds reasonable.”
Ralph said such with a serious face.
“I was busy making potions, but things have calmed down. I believe this is a good opportunity.”
After an accumulated effort, I had made enough.
I was sure Philip and others would like it.
However, it’d took three days by carriage to reach that forest last time. It would be a long trip again, therefore I had to ask both Douglas and Ralph to keep watch in my stead.
As I thought so…
“It seems that you’re talking about something interesting—include me too.”
“Kyaa—!”
I suddenly heard a voice from behind. Aas I reflexively screamed, I turned around.
“Douglas, please stop erasing your existence and talking to me out of the blue! It surprises me!”
“Ahaha, isn’t it fun? Eliane is easy to surprise as always.”
Douglas laughed cheerfully.
“I heard about it before, but it seems that you’ve become acquainted with the spirits. As a dragon, I’ve hardly ever met one, as such, I want to meet them.”
“Well… that should be alright…”
In the meantime, who should be responsible for protecting the kingdom?
Did he perhaps sense my concern?
“Don’t worry about anything. That Nigel isn’t merely all-talk. He’ll protect the kingdom well while we’re away. Besides, this kingdom was originally relatively peaceful even without us. It seems that the only threat is that other kingdom. But such isn’t the case anymore. We should be at ease.”
He placed his hands on his waist as he said so.
“Could it be, you have been intending to go to the spirit forest since the beginning?”
“Don’t mind that too much.”
Douglas’ face was full of confidence.
But there was a logic to his words.
Keeping Douglas locked away in the kingdom for defensive measures was too pitiful.
That was basically the same thing my former kingdom had done to me.
Just because I would be stepping out of the kingdom didn’t mean that my barrier would disappear. As such, I should not overthink it.
“I understand. This time around, I’ll bring Douglas.”
“Then it’s decided.”
“Mufu, then this Ralph shall be keeping watch once again?”
Ralph’s tail hung down sadly.
“Does Ralph want to come with us?”
“No, it’s no problem. Besides, if the dragon and Ralph, a divine beast, were to visit together, the spirits would be overwhelmed. They’re timid by nature. Ralph also won’t be lonely without Eliane.”
It seemed like he was insisting that he wasn’t lonely.
Well, if Ralph were to speak such, I had no choice but to leave it to him.
I had Douglas use storage magic to bring some things.
I did not believe there was going to be a need to use such an amazing magic because everything would fit in a slightly larger bag… but let’s not care about the details.
“Let’s go.”
“Leave it to me.”
When I was about to have a carriage prepared, Douglas suddenly bridal carried me.
“What are you doing!?”
“It’ll be faster to run with you like before. I could transform into a dragon just fine, but that’d throw the city into a fuss.”
‘A dragon has appeared!’
If news regarding the sighting were to leak, everyone’d panic.
But, that was not the problem as of the present!
“Let’s use the carriage! We are not in a rush!”
“Why are you hesitating? There’s no problem in arriving faster. We’ll be there soon, in the meantime, sleep.”
Without hearing my objection, Douglas started running.
H, how fast!
As I was held by Douglas, my heart started pounding faster.
I knew that would happen, that was why I was reluctant towards inviting Douglas!
As Douglas had said, it took less than half a day for us to reach the village even with a break along the way.
…But, as if I could fall asleep like that.
***T/N: 😐 Is the author seriously intending for us to bask in the scene of an already engaged woman being bridal carried by another guy who is profoundly interested in her.
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Oh come on. Douglas is just like a big brother, no more, no less. He even supports Eliane’s love for Nigel. As for Eliane, she just a human. Any human in their teens would have their heart rate rise when touched by someone beautiful and smart of the gender they liked. Especially girls if they were to get bridal carried. Even married women like that. Come on. It’s just a natural human reaction.
Translator-san, don’t think too much on it. Even married woman can enjoy the attention of a good looking man without cheating on her husband. Its being human after all. I mean, have you seen that photo meme of the difference between a man’s wife’s expression during marriage and when she met her favourite male actor? Its like that? Handsome men are handsome, but the thrill of attention between handsome men and someone you love are two different thing. After all, as long as you don’t start fantasizing about cheating on your significant other, then it couldn’t be considered cheating. Not all women are capable of Buddha-esque state of mind when approached by handsome fella. The fact that she reminded herself that she is engaged and that she have Nigel is already a sign of loyalty on her part. Besides, a true cheater is someone who indulge in both fantasy and action. Being flustered by the attention of an attractive person is being alive, as long as they don’t indulge.
Also, Author probably just want to show that Eliane has no immunity towards attractive men. But she is loyal, even if her loyalty is wasted. Otherwise I am sure she would have make an actual move on that handsome knight captain as opposed to simply teasing him lightly.
He’s basically the gay friend… since he’s a dragon and haves no desires to be with her “in that way”
More like the asexual/aromantic friend
Everyone seems to forget that Douglas supported the two since the beginning and you all are acting like he will snatch her away The Dragon is just doing dragon things… If you live for 10,000 years or how ever old Douglas is life gets boring and he is one of the strongest beings on the planet, so of course he is just doing what seems more fun at the time plus he is a dragon I don’t think a bridal carry means anything to a dragon other than the easiest way to carry her in his current form since the other ways would involve piggy back (would require her dress to be hiked way up), over the shoulder like a sack of potatoes…., or a football carry(this would be very uncomfortable for a person). Douglas is basically a relative to Elaine like an Uncle, Grandpa, and Big Brother all in one He has the care and supportiveness of a Brother and Grandpa but also the humor of an Uncle and Brother. I just once again concerned with Elaine She is too easily infatuated with men I understand that she had issues with the last guy in her life, and should should have trauma and issues but instead she is falling for any guy that shows a slight bit of kindness for her which isn’t a great thing since she needs to keep reminding herself she is engaged she could potentially be easily persuaded to leave her current engagement if the guy would have the silver tongue since she seems to be a bit …airheaded, in the clouds, too kind. I like all the characters, but Elaine is killing this story for me I’m not a big fan of Harems to begin with but this sounds like Elaine making mole hills into mountains, Robert has no intentions and is most likely married to his research, Douglas is a dragon that was the biggest reason she has a fiance this fast and their biggest supporter, The Knight from the other kingdom is most likely dead or won’t abandon his king and kingdom and didn’t really show any interest in her, and the Spirit King… He’s a spirit I don’t think marriage, procreation, and relationships really exist in their race. Other than that we have the other prince which is a nope from everyone and needs to be strung up by his balls, and The Muscle Uncle Kight which is Just nah plus we rarely see him anyway
Eliane, you have a fiance girl. I wonder what she’s going to cook for the spirits. And I seriously want to know about the Achdemons and their plans now that they invaded that kingdom. Thanks for the chapter ? Take care ☕
Thanks for the chapter…
Should we put NTR tag to this novel?
Eliane, you have a fiance girl. I wonder what she’s going to cook for the spirits. And I seriously want to know about the Achdemons and their plans now that they invaded that kingdom. Thanks for the chapter ? Take care ☕
That’s author’s favourite thing i guess ?
Well, at least there are two major differences between Douglas and Eliane, compared to the alchemist dude. One, the race, second, the age. Though not that big of a deal if they really went at it, but so far Douglas feels more like a big brother who likes to play pranks on his silly sister. All in all, depends on the author.
Thanks for the chapter! Awesome translation! May God bless you!
I am a bit concerned about the hinted lack of self-discipline Eliane is displaying… second chapter in a row at that…