Demon Prince 30.1

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Chapter 30.1. As A Result Of Seeking Comfort

"I want some comfort."

Since reincarnating, I've been busy with research, magic, swordsmanship, and physical training.

I've been going around healing people with my healing magic, and working towards the establishment of a school.

Isn't it too much work for a ten-year-old?

It's not that I dislike it.

It's for myself, and it benefits everyone too.

However, this world has little entertainment.

As a former Japanese who loved games and manga, it's quite tough.

"Aww, are we not comforting enough for you?"

"Onii-chan, that's so mean."

"No, it's not like that. Don't you think we need something to relieve stress?"

Ai can blow off steam through physical activity, and Yuu seems to be enjoying this world in his own way. He also enjoys designing clothes with Sylvie.

"For example, what?"

"I want some toys, something we can all play with."

This world doesn't have card games, or games like shogi or chess.

There are no sports like soccer or baseball either.

There are some musical instruments, but I don't seem to have any talent for them.

I gave up on that in my previous life.

I might try making shogi or chess.

"Now that you mention it, there aren't many toys."

"I guess we'll have to make them. But wouldn't that just mean more work?"

"Ugh..."

Indeed, if I were to make chess or shogi someday, it'd be best to have a craftsman make it. If it's just for me to play with, a clumsy one would do, but that still takes time.

"Then, at least, I want a pet. I've wanted one for a while now."

"A pet, huh? I've never had one either."

"Me neither. If it's not too much trouble, I might want one."

It seems like they're on board with the idea of getting a pet.

Now, what kind should we get?

"Alright, let's get a pet. What kind should we get...?"

"Leave it to me, Jun-sama."

Noela, who had been silently listening, suddenly joined the conversation.

Her eyes seem to sparkle.

I wonder if Noela also wants a pet.

"Do you have any connections?"

"Yes. It will cost some money, though."

Well, in Japan, dogs and cats cost around a hundred thousand yen, and popular breeds with pedigrees were even more expensive.

But now, I'm fairly wealthy.

Buying a pet shouldn't be a problem.

"Money isn't an issue. What can we buy?"

"I can procure whatever type Jun-sama desires."

"Really? Well, then, I'd like to raise it from when it's young. Also, I want it to be calm, friendly, and cute. If it's too mischievous, it'll be hard to handle, especially since it's my first pet."

"If it's your first time training, that should be fine."

Training? Does she mean discipline?

"Yeah. Is there anything else?"

"One would be lonely, so let's get two. Maybe siblings would be nice. It'd be sad to separate them."

That's true.

It would be sad to separate siblings.

"You're right. Let's get two. That should do it. Oh, is this enough money?"

I handed a pouch filled with gold coins to Noela.

A hundred coins should be enough for any luxury breed.

It might be too much, but I don't know the market prices in this world, so I gave extra.

"That's more than enough. I'll be on my way then."

Oh, she's going to buy them right now.

She's quick to act.

"Alright. I'm counting on you, Noela."

I thought Noela didn't have many connections outside the castle.

But she seemed confident, so it should be fine.

"Shouldn't you get permission from your adoptive father and mother?"

"Yeah, I'll go get it."

Normally, you'd get permission before buying, but I've already sent her off, and I'm using my own money.

As the demon prince of a nation, getting a pet shouldn't be an issue.

I'll get permission afterward.

If there were a problem, Noela would have stopped me.

I took Lily with me to see my parents.

But something about Lily seems off; she looks a bit gloomy.

Or maybe she's angry?

Did something happen?

"Lily, is something wrong?"

"Huh?"

"You seem a bit down. Did something happen with Maria again?"

"N-no! Mother is completely fine now. I was just lost in thought."

"Oh? If you say so."

Maria was in real danger for a while, but now she's back at work.

Since Maria recovered, Lily has been cheerful, so it's unusual to see her like this.

My parents easily gave their permission.

But their reactions were oddly cheerful, or maybe amused.

It seemed like they were grinning for some reason.

"So, you've reached the age where you want that sort of thing, huh? Go ahead, do as you like."

"I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of little ones you bring."

Their reactions were like that.

I feel like they misunderstood something.

Well, I got their permission, so it's fine.

After waiting a bit in my room, Noela returned.

But she didn't bring pets.

She brought two human girls.

They looked identical, so they must be twins.

They clung to each other, looking nervous and scared.

From their collars, I assume they are slaves...

"Noela, who are those girls?"

"They're pets."

"What?"

"They're pet slaves for affection. Are they not to your liking?"

Hahaha.

What the heck?

I didn't expect this...

There are slaves in this world.