One fine day after breakfast.
In a cool room of my mansion, Ruincia and Aurora were knitting together.
It’s a bonding time between grandmother and granddaughter.
It’s something good.
……
It is supposed to be good.
Because of that, spiderlings,
Stop knitting at an awesome rate beside the two of them.
We all know you guys have great skills so don’t make Aurora’s eyes glaze over.
Didn’t you notice how Ruincia’s wings are twitching?
Come, just play with me over there.
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I played with the spiderlings.
We played jump rope in the courtyard today.
No, etho, what was it called again?
Double dutch?
Yeah, double dutch.
It’s a game that uses two ropes so it can’t be underestimated.
It’s a cool game too.
Of course, I can’t do something as cool as that.
I just taught the spiderlings the concept.
Then, the spiderlings started playing double dutch in a cool way.
Yeah.
They’re really amazing no matter how much I watch.
They’re not just doing some simple jumping.
They change the speed at which they rotate the ropes while they’re doing various things.
Not only one but two or more of them jump at the same time.
Amazing.
And then, Makura suddenly arrived.
After being taught briefly, she started doing various things.
She was being slouchy at the start but got the gist of it and did the double dutch fast…..ah, she even took the jump ropes and tried doing it all by herself!
The spiderlings couldn’t speak so they just held signs with “Ooohhh!” written on them.
As expected of Makura.
While I was thinking so, I suddenly saw Zabuton coming.
No way, Zabuton too?
That can’t be.
Nimble, continuous steps!
And even posing?
The ropes keep spinning but she is posing as if she’s not jumping on ropes…..how can she move her legs like that while doing jump ropes?
Amazing!
She started doing more complicated things after.
My eyes can’t even keep up with what she was doing.
I’m the kind of guy who can jump twice the most after all.
I won’t say anything else.
I know that it was amazing.
I spent two hours playing with Zabuton, Makura, and the spiderlings.
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After lunch.
I haven’t seen the “Flying Carpet” lately.
As for why, my son with Rasuti, Kukulkan, has taken a liking to it.
He even holds it tightly even when he’s sleeping so it can’t go to me.
As for me, I only wish it to take care of Kukulkan without worrying about me. However, it seems like Flying Carpet wants to carry me along too.
I appreciate the sentiment but……
No, I don’t mind.
It’s just, you know.
Kukulkan was only born a little over a year ago.
Since Kukulkan won’t let it go, it’s no surprise that the Flying Carpet is covered in drool.
I’m glad that you want to carry me for a ride but, why don’t you get washed first?
No?
Why not?
「Ah, that’s……when I tried to wash it, Kukulkan-sama gets angry.」
Bulga, who is taking care of Kukulkan, reports apologetically.
I see.
I guess it can’t be helped.
Yeah, I can tolerate Kukulkan being covered in drool when I hold him but I won’t sit on something covered in drool.
Wash it when you get a chance.
It will be drooled in no time again……
Speaking of which, where is Stifano?
She is always with Bulga but I don’t see her here.
「She’s helping Hikaru-sama and Himiko-sama today.」
I see.
Sorry for all the trouble.
「No no, it’s my job.」
Is that so?
I thought taking care of Rasuti was your job……
Is it also part of your job to take care of Rasuti’s children?
「Yeah. It’s a job I finally got.」
?
「During Rananon-sama’s time, she wouldn’t let go of Rasuti-sama.」
Ah, now that you mention it, that’s true.
「During Hiichirou-sama’s time, Raimeiren-sama wouldn’t let go of him.」
Yeah.
「When Hikaru-sama, Himiko-sama, and Kukulkan-sama were born, our turn has finally came……we’re happy about it.」
I-is that so?
Ehto, just let me know if you need anything.
「Thanks for that. If we encounter any problem, we will be happy to consult you.」
Yeah, please.
After that, I went to check on Hikaru and Himiko.
Kukulkan is cute but Hikaru and Himiko are cute too.
No, I’m not a stupid parent.
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Snack time.
The fairy queen asked me for sweets.
That’s rare.
Did the oni maids ignore her or something?
Ah, they were too busy taking care of Sakura and Ramna.
Understood.
Then, I’ll make some for you.
It’s summer so according to the pattern, it should be shaved ice.
Hnn?
Are you okay with that?
You haven’t had it yet this year?
Affirmative.
Let me check the shaved ice machine.
And if we have ice.
Fairy Queen, what flavor do you want?
Strawberry?
Alright.
Understood.
I topped the shaved ice with strawberry flavor and strawberry toppings.
Let’s add strawberry jam too.
Mint leaves for color…..ah, you don’t want those?
Alright.
Then, it’s done.
Here you go.
Make the next one?
I don’t mind but you have to eat it before it melts.
That’s not it?
Ah, the children are coming.
I guess it’s time for them to return from the pool.
Just as the Fairy Queen had predicted, the children arrived. When they saw the Fairy Queen eating strawberry shaved ice, they all shouted.
「I want one!」
I know I know.
I’ll make some for you now.
But only a little.
I’ve seen a child get a stomachache from eating too much before.
Besides, if you eat a lot at this time of the day, you won’t have an appetite for dinner.
I don’t want to see you get scolded for not being able to eat.
Also, I’ll get scolded by your mothers too.
……yeah, they’re scary.
I’m glad you understand.
I made a little amount of strawberry shaved ice for the children who came over.
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Dinner.
The oni maids prepared fish taken from the small floating garden that were turned into aquariums. They were prepared on the spot.
It’s a method called “live kitchen”.
A way to stimulate appetite by showing the cooking process.
It’s one of the results of research by the oni maids on why ramen restaurants are so popular.
「Umu. It would be a pleasure if I’d had a dinner like this with the nobles.」
The demon king ate the sashimi prepared by the oni maids while saying so.
「Umu. Delicious!」
I’m glad you are pleased.
I also took a bite.
It’s delicious, alright.
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Night.
I’m not thinking of anything.
It was another relaxing day.
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「Since there is almost no aging period, umami won’t likely be there yet.」
Village chief won’t say anything tactless like that.
AN: I won’t be able to update since I’m going to the comiket. Sorry.
TN: Happy New Year! Another year has ended but thank you for your continuous support!
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