As an adult, or rather, as a grown-up five-year-old, I can endure not eating for two or three days.
In fact, in my past life, there were many times when I couldnโt get food for two or three days, but I could manage.
It was very tough, but I didnโt die.
โLoa is a baby, so she canโt endure it. She might get sick.โ
โItโs tough.โ
โYes, itโs tough.โ
I think. I have to quickly secure enough food to fill Loaโs stomach.
Even if I ask the goats and owls to gather food, it will take time.
It might be fine after tomorrow, or maybe after lunch, but I wonโt make it in time for breakfast.
โIn that caseโฆ I have no choice but to sneak into the kitchenโฆโ
Though thereโs a risk of being caught, itโs the most certain and quickest way.
โI might get scolded, but Loaโs food is more important.โ
Sara nodded seriously as she said this.
โSara will sneak in? Sara, youโre fast, right?โ
โIf itโs sneaking in, Luria is perfect. She can hear Kuroโs voice, you know?โ
โWhat do you mean?โ โWoof?โ
โKuro can only be seen by Luria. Thatโs why sheโs perfect for reconnaissance.โ
โAh, I see!โ โWoof!โ โHeh-heh.โ
While Sara and Daru were impressed, Kuro puffed up her chest proudly.
Kuro can never be found by mother, maid, or servants.
So, if I have Kuro scout ahead and confirm that no one is around, I can sneak in safely.
โEven if mother gets close, Kuro will notice, right?โ
โโฆItโs a perfect plan.โ
โYes. Luria is a strategist.โ
โHuh?โ
At that moment, Carro started tying a handkerchief around her neck, which she took out from the dresser.
โCarro? โฆAh! Youโre going to use that to carry food, arenโt you?โ
โKyuu!โ
After letting out a cry, Carro ran out of the window into the rain.
I took a larger towel from the dresser.
โIf I wrap the food in this, I can carry more.โ
โOh!โ
Carro, being small and skilled, will probably bring back the food without being seen by anyone.
But, no matter how much she wraps the food with the handkerchief, Carro is still small.
It will be difficult to carry enough food to fill Loaโs stomach.
โIโll have to move quickly, too. Sara-chan, Daru, Kolko, Iโm leaving Loa to you.โ
โUnderstood.โ โAuu.โ
โHuh? Whereโs Kolko?โ
โKolko went outside through the window just now.โ
โIn the rain?โ
Maybe Kolko went for the usual patrol. Or perhaps, they went out to gather food.
โBut, with Kolko, thereโs no need to worry.โ
โNo need to worry.โ
โSara-chan, if mother comes this way, can you cover for me? Iโll be back right away.โ
โY-Yes.โ โWa-woof.โ
It would be a problem if it was discovered that Iโm not there.
While Sara buys me some time, I need to hurry back to the room.
โWell then, Iโll go.โ
I tied the towel around my waist and walked out of the room.
โRyaaa!โ
At that moment, Loa leapt out of Saraโs arms and clung to me.
โWhatโs wrong, Loa? Why are you crying so sadly?โ
โLuria-chan, did you think Iโd be left behind?โ
I thought the same as Sara, but Kuro, while gently petting Loa, said:
โโฆLoa-sama is worried about Luria-sama.โ
โWhat do you mean?โ
โShe thought she might meet an enemy or get lost if sheโs left alone.โ
I see. Thank you. Sara-chan, Loa is worried about me.โ
Even though sheโs a baby, sheโs worrying about me.
Despite not having memories, Loa is very kind.
While petting Loa, I gently explain.
โItโs okay. Weโre inside the house, so youโre fine.โ
โRya?โ
โYes. Iโll be back right away, okay? Wait with Sara-chan and Daru.โ
โKuro-sama, Luria-sama is fine.โ
After reassuring Loa with Kuro, I had Sara hold her.
โLoa, letโs wait together with Sara.โ
โโฆRyam.โ
โPlease, Daru.โ
โWoof.โ
Daru wagged his tail proudly, as if to say, โLeave it to me.โ