Housekeeping Mage from Another World: Making Your Adventures Feel Like Home! Volume 9 [Parts 1 to 4] by You Fuguruma

Author:You Fuguruma
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, magic, fantasy, slice of life, romance, j-novel heart, cooking, sword & sorcery, strong female, cozy, a place to belong
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

9

Brovito was at its liveliest during the summer, when the days were at their longest. The main streets were filled with people, food stalls were open everywhere, and travelers and villagers alike were drawn to take part in the revelry. Excitement filled the air as the summer solstice festival neared.

The footbath, inspired in part by Shiori’s past experiences, was hugely popular. Thanks to daylight lasting so late into the evening, people rested their weary feet in the water long past eight o’clock while they gazed at the Blue Forest and indulged in skewered beef.

One corner of the village square was particularly lively; it was where Shiori and Alec were enjoying the skewers Caspar had given them as a reward. More noticeable, however, were the familiars behind them, munching on the very same treats. One of those familiars was a wolf with fur that glittered like purple crystal, and its presence drew a lot of attention.

Some villagers, perhaps remembering the snow wolf attack of the previous year, kept their distance out of fear and worry. The other half, however, looked on with great curiosity. They, too, had been unable to hide their initial shock, but when they noticed the clear intelligence and grace in the wolf’s manner, they began to relax.

For the most part, Brovito Village accepted the wolf from the Blue Forest. Now it was clear to everyone that there was no longer anything to worry about. The village hunters, who knew the forest and its natural inhabitants well, felt completely comfortable around the wolf, and had gathered around to chat with Violid about his life until now. It was, it must be said, a largely one-sided conversation, with the humans asking their questions and Violid merely indicating yes or no in response.

Even then, however, the experience was precious to Violid, who since birth had only ever had his parents and siblings as fleeting company. He had never once found himself the center of so much attention and friendly interaction.

“Oh, so that’s what happened, huh?” said one hunter. “You had it rough, that’s for sure.”

“They’re a harsh lot, those snow wolves,” added another, “Dogged and unwavering. If they were all after you like that, I bet it was damn near unbearable.”

“I don’t even want to think about it,” said one. “But it’s not unlike humans, if we’re being honest with ourselves, so it’s not like we can talk.”

In that moment, Violid sensed how mysterious the world could be. Never had he imagined that he would find empathy in a species that had drifted so far from nature.

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