After delivering Lisia-chan to Dead End, I returned home with Kyuuki and Hermes.
“Mika-samaaah!”
As soon as we arrived via Greater Teleportation, Felmaa rushed towards me.
It was a level of enthusiasm that could easily knock me down, despite my level being infinite.
“I-I’m back…”
“Welcome back! I was about to die from loneliness!”
“Pyu~~~~! Nee-chan!”
The other cuddly ones also clung to me, seeking affection.
It seemed everyone had missed me, as they rubbed against me insistently.
“I was only gone for a few hours, you know.”
“For us who adore you, Mika-sama, it felt like an eternity!”
Everyone nodded in agreement. While I was happy to be so loved, the intensity of their affection was a bit overwhelming… both emotionally and physically.
Seeing the more subdued ones like Kurohime, Ferumi, and the Kirin family approach made me realize something.
“Wait, where’s Fubuki?”
“Bau!”
Feruta had wandered off somewhere, dragging something behind him.
“…….” sigh.
There was Fubuki, looking like a ragged mop.
“Welcome back… my master…”
“W-What happened…?”
“I was calming down those lonely, fluffy ones… all by myself…”
As a certified pet sitter, Fubuki had the ability to train the children. However, I could tell she had been overwhelmed by the recently grown fluffy ones and divine beasts.
“O-Oh, you must be tired…”
“Indeed… I shall rest for a bit.”
“Take your time. Oh, by the way—”
“Huh?”
“Sorry, Fubuki, but we’re getting more fluffy ones again.”
“…………” sigh.
Fubuki fainted. I’m so sorry…
I asked the Vegetable Familiars to carry her to the Log House.
“I need to find more pet sitters urgently…”
Speaking of which, I had posted a job listing on the Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet) before. I wonder why no one has responded yet.
Maybe the conditions were too strict.
“Oh, Saintess! Welcome back!”
Rita, the leader of the Twilight Dragon adventurers, approached me. She was in light armor, wielding a wooden sword, likely from training.
Other members followed behind her.
“Hey, Hermes, where did you wander off to alone?” asked Dekatank, our wall-type fighter.
“I was accompanying this unknowing goddess over here.”
Is she talking about me…? Hermes explained to our companions and the fluffy ones what had happened.
“To think you would recruit one of the Four Fiends, Kyuuki, into our ranks… Impressive, Saintess!”
Rita looked at me with sparkling eyes.
“I was curious, but is it common knowledge about the Four Fiends?”
“Of course!” Rita replied.
“Konton, Kyuuki, Tougotsu, Toutetsu… The Four Fiends are said to be the most famous and powerful evil beasts in this world.”
“Hmm… There are adventurer ranks for hunting them, right? What are they like?”
“They are unrankable.”
Unrankable? That sounds dangerous… Kyuuki tilted his head in confusion.
He doesn’t seem scary at all. Perhaps the other Four Fiends are more ferocious…
If Kyuuki is a good boy, that’s great, but if not, I’d rather not get involved.
“It’s said that one would rarely encounter a Four Fiend in normal circumstances.”
“Oh, I see.”
I’m basically a recluse, so I doubt I’ll ever run into the others.
“Let’s get back on track… From today onward, this is Kyuuki-chan, our new companion.”
Everyone took a step back, keeping their distance.
“What’s wrong?”
“It seems everyone is on guard,” Kurohime said.
Well, after hearing what we just discussed…
Plus, Kyuuki does have a rather intimidating appearance (he looks like a mop dog and has a bit of an odor).
It’s no wonder the other beasts are wary.
“Bau bau!” “Wau!”
However, Feruta and Feruco were circling around Kyuuki without a care in the world.
These kids really don’t know fear…
I hope everyone can get along with him. So, I decided to give him a bath afterward…
“Before that, we need to name you.”
He seemed eager to become a Familiar.
“Kyuuki… You look a bit cow-like… and you’re a girl… Alright, I’ll call you Kyube-e. From today onward, you are Kyube-e.”
In an instant, Kyube-e’s body began to glow brilliantly.
Her somewhat dirty, mop-like appearance transformed…
What stood before me was a beautiful creature with golden fur, resembling a lovely cow. Her fur was quite long, obscuring her eyes.
From her temples sprouted magnificent, long horns.
She looked similar to a Highland cow I had seen on the Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet) before.
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Kyube-e
【Race】Kyuuki (Mature Stage)
【Level】1400
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It seemed that by naming her and making her a Familiar, she leveled up.
A four-digit level… She seems to possess power on par with the Four Divine Beasts (Young Stage).
“Bau bau!” “Wau!”
Feruta and Feruco were sniffing Kyube-e’s fur with their noses.
“Does she smell that good?”
“Bau!” “Wau!”
I guess I should give it a sniff too…
Wow… it smells amazing. It has a delightful scent of milk.
“Milk… Could it be that Kyube-e produces milk…?”
“Woof!” nod.
Cow’s milk, huh? I once had freshly squeezed milk when I visited Hokkaido.
It was delicious.
Now that I think about it, I’m really craving it.
“Can I squeeze some milk?”
“Woof!”
I asked the Vegetable Familiars to bring me a bucket. I placed the bucket under Kyube-e and began to milk her.
With a powerful splash, milk gushed out.
It was as thick as udon noodles.
I had the Vegetable Familiars bring me a mug, and I scooped some milk from the bucket.
After confirming on the Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet) that it wouldn’t upset my stomach, I took a sip.
gulp.
“Delicious…! What is this?”
I couldn’t help but gulp down the milk eagerly!
It tasted just like that rich milk I had in Hokkaido!
It was thick and creamy, yet not overwhelming at all!
“It’s so good! Everyone, you should try it!”
I offered Kyube-e’s milk to the fluffy ones.
“Awoooooo!” “Bau~~~~!”
“Pyuuiii! It’s delicious!”
“Oh my, this is truly delicious. I’ve never had such rich milk before…♡”
The fluffy ones were raving about it.
“Why don’t you all give it a try too?” I suggested to Rita and the others.
“Uh, no… we’re good…”
Meanwhile, the Twilight Dragons were still a bit hesitant.
Well, considering they know the dangers of the Four Fiends, I can understand why they wouldn’t want to drink something that came from one.
I really want them to try it, though.
“Right! How about something sweet?”
Fubuki seemed to be tired, so it was perfect timing.
“Something sweet?” Rita asked.
“Yes, a dessert made with cold and delicious milk.”
I searched for a recipe on the Omniscient and Omnipotent (Internet).
I found something on KAMIZON.
Suddenly, a box appeared out of nowhere.
“What is that?”
“It’s a soft serve ice cream machine.”
“S-Soft cream?”
The Twilight Dragons looked puzzled.
I returned to the Log House for a moment. Fubuki was lying face down on the living room sofa.
“Alright, let’s make some soft serve ice cream.”
Using the home soft serve machine, I prepared the ice cream. Everyone’s eyes widened at the sight of the white swirl atop the cone.
“Fubuki~! Here’s a delicious treat!”
I approached Fubuki and handed her the cone.
After hesitating a few times, she took a bite.
“Fwoooooooh!♡”
Her fox tail wagged vigorously.
“What is this food?! I’ve never had such a delicious dessert before!”
It seemed Fubuki really liked the soft serve.
Now that I think about it, she does have an ice attribute. Ice cream might be a perfect match for her.
“Would you all like to try some?”
“W-Well… just a bite…”
Seeing how delicious Fubuki was enjoying it, the members of the Twilight Dragons began to eat the soft serve too.
“This is the best! It’s sweet and rich, so delicious!”
It seems everyone enjoyed it.
Especially Fubuki, who had been making and devouring soft serve non-stop.
“I can feel an extraordinary surge of vitality coursing through my body!”
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Fubuki
【Race】Nine-tailed Fox
【Level】1800
【Title】Pet Sitter Fubuki
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“Has my level doubled or something?”
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