Translated by Jyzciel

From early in the morning, there was a rumbling sound coming from the direction of the garden...

「Thud, thud, thud」

「Crash, crash, craaash」

This time, I could even hear the sound of something breaking. It's scary... too scary. I hope it's just a dream... a dream. But the noise was only getting louder.

"What should we do, Kinako, Kuro-mame?"

「Whine~」 Kinako and Kuro-mame also huddled close to Rinsakura, looking troubled. After a while, the noise stopped.

What should I do? I didn't have the courage to open the shutters. Could I just leave them closed for today?

No, no, no...

I can't just do that...

Chronos just reinforced the barrier, and then this happens. After preparing myself, I stood in front of the shutters.

"Kuro-mame, Kinako, stay by my side."

「Woof」

Rinsakura mustered the courage and opened the shutters. What met her eyes was an unbelievable sight.

"............!!"

「Bang!」 Instinctively, she closed the shutters.

Was it my imagination? I saw something incredibly massive in the center of the garden. Even Kuro-mame and Kinako had their tails tucked and their animal ears drooping in fear. Once again, she cautiously opened the shutters.

It's there, it's definitely there. So, who might this be...? In the center of the garden, a giant white snake, about three meters tall, had raised its head and was peering down at her.

"........"

This can't be littleWhite Snake, right? If it grew to this size in just one shedding, that's insane. Well, it's an otherworldly snake, so maybe it's possible. Its appearance is just like little White Snake.

The giant white snake was staring intently at Rinsakura and the others with its blue eyes. C-could we be its meal? Then the giant white snake opened its mouth wide.

Hiiii... I can't do this anymore!!

Rinsakura closed her eyes tightly, preparing for the worst, but at that moment, she heard an unbelievable voice.

"My child... Thank you for saving my son, you have my gratitude."

"Huh?" She hesitantly opened her eyes to find the giant white snake grinning.

"Your son?" And from behind the giant white snake, a little white snake, slightly larger now, appeared, carrying a basket.

"Little White Snake!?" Silently, little White Snake came up to me, then pushed the basket forward.

The basket was filled with various fruits and mushrooms. Most of them had colorful and unfamiliar colors, but they were probably edible.

"You're giving these to us? Thank you." Rinsakura gratefully accepted the offering.

The gigantic white snake tried to approach them, but she instinctively took a step back.

"Is my appearance frightening you?"

"Oh, no, I'm sorry, it's just that you're incredibly large..." Rinsakura apologized nervously, feeling embarrassed.

"Very well... then wait for a moment." Saying that, a dazzling light radiated from the enormous white snake.

It was so bright... her eyes were blinded. When the light subsided, Rinsakura opened her eyes to find a young man standing there. With white hair and blue eyes. Scales protruded from his face and arms, but he was a breathtakingly beautiful person with a translucent appearance.

In his arms, he held a child who appeared to be little White Snake.

"I rarely take this form... but you are special." Although he spoke in a somewhat condescending manner, it didn't come across as rude when it was him saying it. And for some reason, they were now sitting together on the porch, enjoying tea.

According to the gigantic white snake, during his absence, their territory was invaded by their natural enemies, the crow tribe. During that time, his son, little White Snake, was attacked. It was a stroke of luck that little White Snake stumbled upon my place and it saved his life. So, they had come to express their gratitude.

"Moreover... according to my son... this place is known for making unbelievably delicious rolled omelets." Rinsakura sighed, looking into the distance.

She had repeatedly emphasized that their place wasn't a restaurant! Are you kidding me?!

"If possible, I would like to try it myself. Unfortunately, I don't have any money so I brought this."

With that, the beautiful white snake began to line up what looked like gem-like stones on the veranda.

"No, no, no... This is too valuable. Please put them away immediately." In confusion, the handsome white snake tilted his head as if wondering why.

"I apologize, but... you see, this is just a regular house, not a restaurant."

"What? You're saying it's not a diner... I've heard there were numerous egg dishes served here." The handsome snake person looked disappointed, his gaze dropping to the floor.

"It's not a restaurant, but I can certainly prepare egg dishes for you." There wasn't much of a choice at this point.

"Oh, really? That would be much appreciated." Little White Snake also looked delighted.

"Please wait here for a moment."

"Alright."

With that, she left them on the veranda and headed for the kitchen. She lined the dining table with all the egg dishes she could think of.

"Oh..." Both of them gazed with sparkling eyes at the dishes in front of them.

"Are you sure we can eat all of this by ourselves?" Their unique bifurcated tongues emerged, and they licked their lips which seemed to sharpen in the process, just as if targeting prey.

"Please, enjoy as much as you'd like."

"Thank you."

Little White Snake and his parent thoroughly enjoyed the dishes cooked by Rinsakura.

"Today, I came to express my gratitude, but you've offered me hospitality instead. This won't do..." Saying that, the handsome white snake pulled several scales from his skin, each shimmering with iridescent colors.

"Take this. My scales have incredible healing properties that can cure various ailments. They're truly special. Someone like you wouldn't misuse them." With those words, he placed several shining scales on Rinsakura's palm. She had received an incredibly rare item as a gift.

"My son's shed skin also has healing properties that can cure various ailments. If you ever find yourself in need of money, you can sell it."

"I'll keep these scales safe together with this one. I'd never consider selling them." Rinsakura vigorously shook her head.

"Heh... You really have no greed." The elegant white snake smiled coyly.

"Then, until we meet again..." With that, the white snake transformed back into his giant form.

"Oh, here's a souvenir. Please enjoy it with everyone." She handed a basket filled with boiled eggs and omelets that she had brought earlier.

"Oh, we'll gladly accept. Farewell."

As they were about to disappear into the depths of the garden, the giant white snake suddenly turned around.

"Tell the carnivorous man that his weak, pathetic little 'barrier' is laughable, to say the least."

With a provocative smirk, he uttered these words and then finally vanished into the depths of the garden.

On the 6th day of her country life, Rinsakura encountered the parent and child white snakes.

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