novelzi Chapter 147
Chapter 147
Memories with Leo-jii (Part 1)
“Ahh, it’s no good! I can’t get that flavor! No matter what I do!”
I’d just woken up from my nap and was casually passing through the cafeteria when Tio-nee’s shout reached my ears. I looked over and saw her in the kitchen, clutching her head, groaning. What was wrong?
“Tio-nee?”
“Ah, Meg-chan. Don’t tell me you saw me like this.”
Tio-nee, usually so energetic and cheerful, chuckled shyly, looking embarrassed. It is rare to see her like this. But everyone has their problems, so she shouldn’t be so embarrassed. Well, I guess it’s different when you’re talking to a child.
“Did you have a good nap?”
“Yesh! I just woke up. And I only take naps on my daysh off now.”
“Fufu, really? You’re getting stronger. That’s good!”
After gratefully receiving a head pat, I asked her what was wrong. Tio-nee, her eyebrows furrowing, then told me she was having trouble recreating Leo-jii’s tomato soup.
“I used the same ingredients, the same measurements... but I can’t seem to get that depth of flavor.”
“Could you try some?” She offered me a cup of soup, but... I-I’m sorry! I can’t seem to tell the difference between this and Leo-jii’s soup! When I apologized, she chuckled brightly.
That’s why the thugs tend to gather together. That’s why the area where Nemo used to be attracted that type of person. Even though Mara-san had reorganized them, and they were functioning properly as an organization, I’d heard that there were still conflicts between guild members. When I’d asked Mara-san about it, she’d said that it was in their nature, so there was no point in trying to stop them, that it was their own responsibility. Mara-san’s so strong...!
“A kind person who suddenly betrays you, a person you thought was bad who turns out to be incredibly thoughtful. That’s what humans are like, complex. You’re so innocent, Meg-chan, I’m worried that you’d easily be deceived.”
Ugh, I couldn’t argue, because it was true! It’s been like this since I was Megu. Even when I’m careful, I still get deceived for some reason. Mainly by Dad!
“But I can’t hate humans. Maybe because I’m one myself, but... they’re insightful, because they’re so diverse. And their true power shines when they work together towards a common goal. And it’s amazing how quickly their civilization develops, because they pass on knowledge to the next generation, because their lives are so short. Those who live long lives tend to be satisfied with the status quo and don’t seek change.”
Well, we, and the demi-humans, we’re individually strong. Ortus has good teamwork, but I don’t think we’d be very good at working together on one thing. I see, so it’s like a racial trait. When you think about it like that, humans are truly a race that can’t be underestimated. They’re definitely someone I need to be wary of. I know not all of them are bad... but to avoid being deceived, it’s best to just avoid them.
“But there is one thing that humans and those of the Demon realm have in common, and that is...”
Leo-jii’s lecture continued. Once he starts talking, he doesn’t stop. It’s an important topic, and I do listen carefully. But maybe because of his age, he’d tell me the same stories every time! I love Leo-jii, but this was... a bit tedious. But I was a good girl, so I always listened patiently until the end. Fufu, I’m confident I could repeat his stories word-for-word! So I’ll be careful if I ever encounter a human. Ugh, but I’m tired...!
“Oh my, I talked too much, didn’t I? It must have been boring. I’m sorry, Meg-chan.”
“No! It was an important story! I know Leo-jii’s worried about me.”
I love how Leo-jii, even though he gets carried away, reminiscing about the past, always cares about people. That’s why I’m determined to always listen to his stories until the end, even if he tells me the same ones over and over again.
Because I knew that the day I’d have to say goodbye to him, an ordinary human, was approaching. I wanted to spend as much time with him as possible. And later on, I’d realize that I’d made the right call.