I decided to have Yomi learn to communicate with others, so I called Magmel, the most amiable of my friends, and the three of us went to visit the demons Yomi had found once again.

What he found was a family of four, a father and son, living quietly deep in the mountains in the middle of nowhere.

At first they were quite wary of him, thanks to what Yomi had done to them, but gradually their wariness seemed to lessen as they became more comfortable with the Virgin-like atmosphere that Magmel had, and they even managed to get him to listen to them.

I see. Is that what you meant?

I was not worried about being attacked by people anymore. Of course, we are not forcing you to do so, so we would be grateful if you would give us your consideration.

I bowed my head following Magmel who bowed politely.

Naturally, Yomi was standing there with a straight face, so I whispered to him.

Hey, Yomi. In times like this, we bow together. Here.

Don't be silly. Why should I bow to a man who is not my master?

But if I don't, Mr. Leuke will be sad.　Are you sure?

......

After clicking his tongue in disapproval, Yomi lowered his head slightly.

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I asked Yomi, who was standing next to me, while I looked at Magmel, who was chatting with him and his wife, from a distance.

How's it going?　Have you learned how to communicate with people?

She said, "Yes, I did. The point is that you should be like that woman and take the initiative to get into a good mood, right?　It's a stupid game, isn't it?

"Yes, that's right. But no one wants to feel uncomfortable, right?　That's why I always make an effort to have them talk to me in a friendly manner like that.

Well, communication is difficult because even so, things can still get complicated.

Of course, I am not saying that you should always smile. You should argue about things you don't agree with, and it's okay to use a little stronger language in such cases. The bottom line is that you have to be flexible and adapt to the situation.

Flexible again? You humans and subhumans are such troublesome creatures, aren't you?

You humans and subhumans are such troublesome creatures, aren't you? The actuality is that you can find a lot of people who are not able to get the same kind of information.　 Right?

"You know, .......

You know what I'm talking about. What Mr. Leuke really wants is for everyone to come back to the village laughing like that.

I was sure they would come back to the village someday.

......"

I don't know what Yomi thought of my words, but she looked at them silently.

And that's when it happened.

Oh, um, ......."

!"

I was suddenly called out from the side, and we all looked in the direction of the voice.

There were two demon sisters, no more than 10 years old.

The two sisters were huddled together as if frightened, but they looked at us (or rather, at Yomi) and said, "Uncle is sick.

'Is your uncle sick ......?'

Perhaps they were concerned that Yomi's complexion looked like a dead man.

I nodded silently to Yomi, who looked at me as if she were asking me a question.

"Hic!"

He looked down at the sisters with his still Buddhist face, and then quietly said, "I'm sorry, I don't understand.

......Why do you think so?"

'"Well, it's because, well, your face is so white,......."

'I see. I see that I look morbid to you guys.

"......?　Well, let's see, that's why I'm giving you this ......."

The girl took out a small white paper package.

'What's that?

It's medicine that your mother made for you,....... If you take it, it will lower your fever. ......

......."

The girl was looking down silently at the girl who was holding out the medicine with both of her trembling hands, but eventually he dropped to one knee on the ground and said, "I see.

I'm not sure I'll be able to do it. I appreciate it."

"!"

Hearing this, the sisters' faces lit up, and after they bowed flatly, they ran to their parents.

And.

...... what are you laughing at?"

No, I knew you were a surprisingly kind guy.

Shut up, I'll kill you. I'll kill you.

I get it, I get it. Don't be so angry.

With that, we left the family and returned to Onin-no-sato, where Leuke was waiting for us.

I told her what had happened and asked her to give Yomi a little more time.

I felt that she would probably think things over and come up with some answers on her own.

After hearing what I had to say, Leuke smiled wryly and said, "Yes, I understand. Then I will be their master for a while.

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