Translated by Jyzciel

It's been 41 days since I started living in the countryside.

I couldn't help but imagine that in my previous world, surely a new year must have already begun. Just lying in my futon, I pondered over those thought. Well, to be precise, I couldn't muster the energy to get out of bed.

Since last night, a sense of coldness had gripped me.

It seemed like I had caught a serious cold. The world around me spun, and my throat ached with every cough.

"Aren't you getting up?" If these two can convey, they would have ask this to me.

Kuro-mame and Kinako seemed to inquire, sitting by my pillow with their eyes sparkling, making it almost unbearable to meet their gaze.

Summoning all my strength, I managed to open the shutters, letting in a breath of fresh air to fill the room. I struggled to prepare some drinks and change into fresh clothes, all by my bedside. But, after that, my memory went blank.

When I eventually woke up, two concerned animals and one creature were peering into my face. I couldn't help but shudder at Schnappy's close-up first thing in the morning.

「Kyuun」 He whimpered, a familiar sound that indicated her well-being.

Trying to pat the worried duo and this creature, I extended my right hand from the warmth of the futon and encountered something. Various items were placed by my bedside.

There was Kinako's favorite duck doll, a squeaky toy that made noise when bitten. Next to it, Kuro-mame's favorite sock, now a furry mess. They were arranged around me like some sort of offering.

The scene was somewhat funny, but I couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of it all. Despite the circumstances, the dogs' efforts to comfort me were genuinely heartwarming.

Yet, there was still one thing that I couldn't overlook. It's Schnappy presenting something to me.

Um... what on earth is that? He seemed to be skillfully holding it with his leaf-like hands... but what could it be?

The visuals are kind of... well, not just bad, but rather mysterious? It looks like a small purple radish. The color is fine, maybe it's a new type of vegetable, and I could do with that.

However... Why does it have something resembling a face? Moreover, that entity seems to be spewing abusive language.

"Let go, damn it! Are you trying to pick a fight, you scoundrel?"

Contrary to what he had been spewing, the high-pitched voice makes it even harder to decide whether to laugh or not.

Even if presented with that right in front of me, I'm at a loss for a reaction. Someone, please tell me what this is.

Schnappy, what's your intention in forcefully shoving this at me? The serious expression with which it is handed over makes it clear that it's out of concern, but I hesitate to accept it.

"Enough already!" Saying so, the thing took a bite out of Schnappy's leaf.

"............!" In that moment, Schnappy's vine hit the thing's face.

It was an instant defeat... And then it was gently placed within the circle of offerings.

Kyaaa... A purple radish with eyes rolled back, and something red coming out of its mouth. Too scary! Way too scary!!

With that, I fell back asleep.

Then, the next time my consciousness surfaced, something warm was placed on her forehead.

"Hmm...?"

"Have you awakened? How are you feeling?" There was Chronos, looking concerned.

"Chro...nos...san, why are you here?"

As I asked, he supported me and managed to sit up halfway from the futon.

Then, Carl and Noam arrived.

"Rinsakura, are you okay?"

"It's probably best to take some drinks first." Carl handed me a drink.

Taking a breath, I looked at the three of them with curiosity, and while scratching his head, Chronos began to explain.

"The reason why we're here-"

"Oh, it was quite a spectacle." Noam started excitedly narrating.

It happened when Noam and Cark were working at the headquarters of the Knights, just like any other day. Apparently, they heard shouts and noises of a scuffle coming from the training grounds.

They initially dismissed it, thinking there's no way someone would ambush the Knight Order in the capital.

But a few minutes later... One battered member rushed into the room.

"It's an emergency! It's an attack by the Gobble Bloom Flower!"

"Huh?"

"What?"

At first, they thought it was some kind of joke, but the intense demeanor of that member made them realize it was serious. Hastening to the scene, they found Schnappy wreaking havoc among the Knight Order.

"Why are you here!?"

Upon seeing Karos and the others, Schnappy rushed towards them. And then, he frantically shook his leaves and made a 「Kyun, Kyuun」 sound.

But no one could understand.

And then finally, someone have called Chronos, who then arrived.

"What's going on?" Immediately, Schnappy ran to Chronos and once again made a 「Kyun, Kyuun」 sound.

"Alright, I got it." Chronos nodded firmly.

"You've done well to come this far. Good job." Saying that, he gently stroked Schnappy's head.

And that brings us to the present.

"Oh, so that's what happened... He sought help from Chronos-san and the others because they couldn't handle it themselves." Schnappy, tired from the long journey and battle, was peacefully snoring in his usual spot.

"Hehehe... Quite the character."

"He's quite something."

"But seriously, how did you understand what he was saying, Captain?"

Impressed, Noam said, and Chronos, with a very serious expression, responded.

"No, I had no idea."

"Eeeeh!?" Carl and Noam widened their eyes.

"But, the fact that he came all the way here meant something was wrong with Rinsakura-san. That, I realize that much."

"Indeed, that makes sense. There's no other explanation." Noam also nodded in agreement.

At that moment, Carl appeared with what seemed to be egg rice porridge, a dish with a delightful aroma.

"Sorry. I used the kitchen and ingredients without asking. But even if you're taking medicine, you need something in your stomach." Carl explained.

"Thank you." I accepted it and took a bite.

"It's delicious, with a gentle flavor." I remarked as I continued eating.

And then...

There was a vegetable I had never seen before. It was slightly sweet and had a fluffy texture.

"What's this?"

Scooping it up with a spoon and examining it, Carl explained, "Ah, that? It's perfect. Right by Rinsakura-san's pillow, there happened to be the finest 'Lahadi' product. It's a high-quality demon realm plant that works wonders during a cold."

"..."

In my mind flashed the image of the ferocious purple radish from earlier.

"You don't come across something like that every day." Carl agreed, nodding.

Curiously peering into the kitchen, I spotted the remains of the aforementioned purple radish.

As I thought, it was that! Ahhhhh!!!

I ate it!! And it was surprisingly delicious!!

After this, despite the mental shock, my physical condition improved significantly, thanks to Schnappy's remarkable plant.

You're truly amazing, Schnappy!

As a token of gratitude, I would gave him later some fragments of the soul that I received from the Demon Lord.

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