How To Live As A Writer In A Fantasy World

Chapter 205

As Leona proudly declared that she would become my wife, the atmosphere quickly became awkward. If I’m alone, I don’t know, because there’s Marie next to me, so it’s a pretty difficult situation.

Leona also had an intuition that something was wrong, so her ears drooped down and she began to peer into her eyes. I couldn’t even explain properly because I was coughing after hearing Sare.

Meanwhile, Marie, who had a look of half puzzled and half embarrassed, quietly called for Leona.

“…Leona.”

“Yes why?”

“I don’t quite understand, but you know that I and Isaac are dating, right?”

“Of course you know.”

“But don’t you think it’s a bit strange to say that out loud in front of me?”

He spoke timidly, but there was no sign of absurdity. From the standpoint of Hagiya Mari, it would be no different than trying to take me away.

After hearing her question, Leona blinked her golden eyes a few times before answering in a timid and timid voice, unlike before.

“…Is it strange for humans? Humans sometimes give their daughters as a reward, and sometimes they have multiple wives. That’s what I said…”

“Kolok! Between the races… Kolok! There is a difference in common sense. Kolok. I’ll explain it properly.”

It seems that he took what he had learned so far in a strange way. After Sare calmed down to some extent, I taught them properly one by one.

As Leona mentioned, giving one’s children as a reward is a culture that has only been practiced in the distant past. It is not uncommon for a warrior to be rewarded with his or her own children for making great contributions to war.

And this is still the same today. Instead, it was just hidden in the shadow of ‘arranged marriage’. The concept of giving as a reward is similar, but making sure that you are on your side.

“Ah, you don’t necessarily need to give your child as a prize. Can I give you something else as a prize?”

“Yeah. And like you said, it’s a stereotype, but it’s used politically. You said Suin has a strong sense of independence? Humans value ties, so even if they get married, they consider them family.

“That’s right. Now I know.”

Humans, who are the weakest, have had a tendency to unite from time immemorial and have continued to this day and established civilization. This unique bond gave rise to the unique custom of arranged marriage.

Conversely, Suin has a very strong sense of independence. So, if you get married and start a family, you will be treated like anyone else.

Of course, this is not to say that Su-in has no affection for her family, and when someone touches her family, she gets angry. This is also true of marriage.

Being treated like other people means that there is little interference, and if you ask for help, they will gladly listen.

The concept of ‘reward’ that Leona spoke of is also the concept of giving one’s children as a kind of reward, literally, without any political reason.

“Then polygamy? Humans, like beasts, sometimes have multiple females. Is this for political reasons?”

“…Yeah. If an amicable agreement is not reached because of this, it becomes quite troublesome. Political battles are basic, and it is common for them to suffer from headaches because of their children. How about your prisoners?”

“Of course we obey the male. The fact that a male has several females means that the male is strong and has great seeds. My father has five wives right now?”

Leona ate the leftover steak and told her about the ecology of Suin. As an animal-based beast, even the customs are similar to those of animals.

I listened to her explanation and thought deeply, then suddenly a question came to mind, and I asked her a question.

“Then there are cases where females have multiple males?”

“It’s rare. When a strong female comes out, a stronger male beats the female and takes her as his wife. Although there is an extremely rare chance that a strong female will bring several males.”

“… …”

It is truly the animal kingdom. I think I can understand the reason why Beasts are called savages once again.

“Then it wouldn’t matter if I gave you another prize?”

“Yeah. It doesn’t matter. Do you have anything in mind?”

“Umm…”

Oh Do-Do-Do-Do-Do-Dook-

Leona is now chewing up the bones of a T-bone steak. She lifted her gaze upwards, seemingly contemplating, and she replied with a broad smile and lively.

“no!”

“… …”

A sense of desperation subsides at the serious level of impatience. Because he answered so brightly, for a moment, I wondered if I heard the wrong thing.

Afterwards, Leona swallowed the bones she was chewing like a cookie, and looked around the two of us and laughed bitterly.

“…really not. Even if it’s the warchief’s daughter, she’s the third wife’s daughter, so all she has is her body.”

“… …”

“Well, if I use the wisdom you gave me to change the Animers, I’ll be rewarded even if it’s not me! So, don’t make such a face…”

The more she spoke, the more Leona’s voice crawled in. Seeing that even her ears are drooping, she looks unsure of herself.

Seeing the reaction, I pondered whether to laugh or sigh. Compared to Leona, who was always cynical, the difference was huge.

“…you can think about the reward slowly. Are you thinking of going back to the Animers for now?”

“Uh, yeah! I’ll have to clean up and go back. I don’t know if it’ll work out, but I’m sure you’ll hear my voice.”

“Okay. Any more questions?”

“I’m curious… How much the smell on your body has changed? It’s not perfume, it’s a natural floral scent?”

“I received a lot of divine power.”

After that, we had a very boring conversation. In the middle, Marie asked a question about Suin, and Leona also faithfully answered her while chewing her bones.

“Leona. If it’s okay with you, can you show me your ears?”

“Huh? You’re already showing it.”

“Ah. Not those ears. The part where humans have ears. It’s covered with a head, so it’s hard to see.”

“I have nothing, but if you really want to…”

In response to Marie’s question, Leona raised her head indifferently and showed it. She’s definitely a beast, so her ears are empty where they should be.

Marie looked at it with a curious look, and then moved on to the next question.

“Then the tail? Can you show the tail too?”

“Because they are not a married couple, they are equally curious.

Salang-

Lastly, she showed off the tail she was hiding with school uniform pants instead of a skirt. Because it is a lion beast, the tail is shaped like a lion, and the tip is shaped like a brush.

It was my first time seeing Leona’s tail, so I looked at it with a curious expression. The appearance of her swaying softly provoked the urge to grab hold of her.

“Can you even move your tail at will?”

“Of course not. Voila.”

“Wow.”

As Leona made a heart shape with her tail, Marie exclaimed from her side. It is the expression of a child who seems to have discovered a new toy.

About the time Leona was smiling proudly for some reason, Marie asked in a slightly excited voice.

“Hey, can I touch you?”

“Absolutely no way. Tails are a sensitive part of Suin. Touching their tails is something that only married couples can do.”

“Uh, what? Was there such a thing?”

Thanks to this, I learned one more thing about the culture of Suin. After playing for a while, it was settled by Leona tucking her tail into her pants.

Marie felt a little sorry, but it was rude to keep asking, so she couldn’t say it.

“The time has already come. Let’s wake up soon. Leona and you all ate… I guess.”

“…there is no need to wash the dishes separately.”

As Marie said, the steak bowl that Leona handled was clean with no sauce on it. What would your employees think when they saw that?

Leona saw our reaction and scratched her head with a smirk, probably embarrassed.

“I’m sorry that I’ve only eaten like this every time. I’m telling you, but I’ll definitely pay you back.”

“Yeah. Don’t say things like that to become a wife like before.”

At my request, she gave me a slightly cautious expression and spoke quietly.

“…before that, I have something to tell you.”

“What?”

“Our Beasts have a culture of giving to the other person unconditionally when they receive something. Even if you refuse, the Animers will give you a reward somehow. If you refuse, it will be taken as a serious insult.”

“You can just say what you said. Call it the wisdom you gained while attending the academy.”

“Absolutely not. Lying in the family is one of the greatest sins of Su-in. You must unconditionally reveal the wisdom you taught me.”

“Well…”

If there is such a culture, it cannot be helped. I pondered for a moment, then shrugged my shoulders and said lightly.

“It’s okay if it’s weird. So don’t stress too much and do what you’re comfortable with.”

“…Thank you. I will never forget this grace.”

“What about grace. Anyway, I hope things go well.”

This is sincere. You can see how desperate she feels when she asks me, whom I wasn’t close with.

Just before leaving the restaurant and leaving the restaurant, Leona called me.

“Isaac.”

Unlike the usual times when I call you, hey, by my name.

I looked at Leona with a bit of embarrassment.

“yes?”

“I told you before? You’re a lover. I sincerely apologize for that.”

Leona said so and nodded her head. I squinted my eyes when I saw it.

Come to think of it, when I heard about my father, Leona once said something like that.

I didn’t get angry because it wasn’t a particularly wrong statement, but it seems that she had a crush on her.

She then raised her bowed head and said with a smile bright enough to expose her fangs.

“After all, under a lion, a lion is born. Just because you are strong doesn’t mean you are strong, right?”

“Well… it’s like that.”

“I must keep in mind that a king must be wise. Although he cannot become a king, it is enough to make him wise.”

It seems that I have realized something on my own.

Leona bowed politely once again, bowing politely, and then exclaimed with a bright smile.

“Then have fun! I’ll go first!”

And run back and forth as if to run away. I glanced at Leona, who had disappeared into the darkness, and turned her head away.

As I turned my head, it happened that I met Marie’s face.

The two of us looked at each other for a while and then smiled bitterly without saying anything first.

“Shall we go too?”

“Yeah. Then.”

Marie’s date isn’t over yet.

******

The very next day Leona goes back to the Animers.

“…So who are you?”

“My name is Kate Louise Angelica, a believer who worships Luminus.”

The cardinal came to me. She looked at me with deep eyes and asked.

“Can I have your child for Luminus-sama?”

“You crazy.”