The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 283 Mothers

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

After getting out of the bath, I returned to the assigned room.

Right now, I want to take some time alone to think.

While reflecting on Al's words, I try to reconsider everyone's situation...

"Good evening, Rain-san."

"Hey there! Sorry for intruding."

"Suzu-san!? And Milua-san too..."

For some reason, Suzu-san and Milua-san were there.

Both of them seemed to have just finished bathing and were warm.

There was also a pleasant scent of soap.

Despite their appearance being more youthful than Kanade and the others, or rather, similar to ordinary girls...

It's a bit awkward to see them being so defenseless.

"What's wrong? Do you need something from me?"

"Yes. We were thinking of persuading you, Rain-san."

"Persuade?"

Isn't that our job?

"Rain-kun, you're opposed to us attacking the capital, right?"

"Uh, yes. Of course."

We've discussed that point many times...

And despite not being able to persuade each other, the conversation always reached an impasse.

"Maybe you'll reconsider your thoughts?"

"No, it's not like that."

"Rather, we've concluded that it would be better to persuade Rain-san."

"Huh...?"

I don't understand what the two of them are seeking.

I'm often called insensitive, but this time, I think it's beyond my comprehension.

...Isn't it?

"Could you tell me more about it? I don't quite understand."

"In a nutshell..."

"Like this."

"Wow!"

Being pulled by Suzu-san, I lost my balance.

My head ended up between Suzu-san and Milua-san, on their thighs.

It turned out to be a double knee pillow by Suzu-san and Milua-san.

"Um, what is this?"

"Hehehe, we thought of using our adult charm to captivate Rain-kun."

"We thought."

Their appearance doesn't exude much adult charm.

However, I can't say such a thing aloud, so I keep my thoughts to myself.

And, from their use of the word "captivate," I somewhat understand what they have in mind.

"Maybe, but... do you want me to be on your side? Not to stop attacking the capital but to actually support it. That's why you want to persuade me?"

"Yeah, yeah, that's it! Rain-kun, you're smart!"

"So, we thought of entertaining you like this..."

"You don't have to do something like that..."

I try to get up, but Suzu-san firmly holds my head, preventing me from escaping.

It's impossible to resist the power of Suzu-san, the strongest type of cat spirit, especially in this situation.

I give up and decide to wait until they get bored.

"Hehehe, how about it? Our knee pillows feel good?"

"How about it, Rain-san?"

"Well... yes. It feels nice."

Warm and soft knee pillows.

Also, gently stroking my head.

Despite their youthful appearance, their gestures unmistakably resemble those of a mother...

I'm reminded of my late mother, and my tear ducts are slightly stimulated.

However, I can't indulge in those emotions now.

It's a chance to talk with the two of them.

In this posture, I'll try to persuade them.

"Um... Suzu-san, Milua-san, do you really intend to attack the capital?"

"Well... it's not like we absolutely want to. But, if Kanade-chan and the others are being bullied and we don't do anything about it, that's something we can't accept."

"Heroes and knights who bullied the cute Tania-chan will get a severe beating! We, the strongest kind, may not have diplomatic relations with humans, and we're not even a country, but we have some level of association. If we don't take action here and just watch, we might be looked down upon ourselves."

"That's not good! The same thing might happen again. We need to firmly address this."

I see, it's a reasonable argument when you only hear part of the story.

However...

"First, the knights and adventurers who captured Tania-chan should be subjected to the sandbag punishment! And the influential figures in the country who gave the hero unauthorized powers should get a severe beating! Also, the hero who harmed Tania-chan... should be executed. Hehe, hehehe."

...It's quite troublesome because they are driven by personal grudges.

They seem to have the potential to seriously destroy the country.

Surely, it's going too far. I need to find a compromise somewhere.

Well, at this rate, if my plan aligns well, it might work somehow...

"...Excuse me?"

Now's the time.

I want to ask everything I can.

"I understand your anger, but... I have a question."

"What is it?"

"Well... You're not angry with me?"

"Huh?"

Suzu-san looked puzzled. Milua-san also seemed surprised.

Unable to resist asking them...

"In this case, Arios... the hero, was the mastermind, and his target was me. In other words, Kanade and the others got involved in this incident because of me... fundamentally, I'm at fault. So..."

"Sigh..."

Suzu-san and Milua-san sighed in unison. Then, with a strikingly similar appearance, they sent me a bemused look.

"I never thought Rain-san would think that way... It's not like we're blaming you for that."

"I don't want to say something bad about Tania-chan's... benefactor, but, well, it's presumptuous, isn't it?"

Once again, I'm told it's presumptuous...

"Rain-san is kind, so it's natural to feel that way. But, you don't have to take that much responsibility."

"Actually, if we say that, there's a fundamental responsibility on my part for sending Tania-chan on a journey. If I had kept her protected in the village, this wouldn't have happened, right?"

"That's..."

When they put it that way, it might be true. However, I'm still the one who got everyone involved...

"Sigh..."

I want to cherish my companions. But, I don't want them to get hurt.

These two conflicting thoughts whirl around in my mind.

I feel heavy-headed, unable to find an answer no matter how much I think.

What should I do...?

Or rather, what do I want to do...?

"Hehe."

Seeing through my inner conflict, Suzu-san shows a gentle smile.

Looking at Milua-san, she also had a face full of motherly kindness.

"Rain-kun, the problem is that you think too much."

"But, as Kanade-chan's mother, it makes me happy."

"Yeah, that's right. The fact that you're troubled to this extent means you're seriously thinking about Tania-chan and the others."

"Well... of course, I am. I think about it seriously. Everyone is an important companion."

"In that case, instead of keeping it to yourself, why don't you talk to everyone about it?"

"Suzu-chan is right."

"But, that's..."

"I'm not saying you should confess everything. Everyone has things they want to keep hidden."

"But but, I think this kind of worry is different. After all, it's deeply related to the future of Rain-kun's party, right?"

"Sharing and discussing such matters together, isn't that the best way?"

"That's why we find it presumptuous."

..."

It felt like scales fell from my eyes.

"Right, I..."

Despite thinking about everyone, was I actually only thinking about myself?

What they said is true.

Originally, in a situation like this, the problem should be shared and discussed.

But I was just thinking alone, not trying to open up to everyone, trying to solve everything on my own...

In this situation, being called presumptuous is inevitable.

I understood Suzu-san and Milua-san's feelings well.

And I also understood Al's feelings from earlier.

"Thank you. I've realized it now."

"Yeah, you're welcome. Rain-kun is better with that kind of expression."

"By the way, our feelings haven't changed. If it's Rain-san, we can entrust Kanade-chan and the others to you... So, please take care of our daughter from now on."

"Yes!"

This time, I nodded firmly, making sure not to make a mistake.

TL Note- The Girls agree and even their mothers agree so the wait is only on Rain's side. 

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