第７５５堀：どんな時でも留守を守る者がいる (Part2)
"Honestly, I cannot understand what there is to be dissatisfied with regarding Master.
I mean, she did say he was 'too perfect,' but I can’t bring myself to agree that such a thing is a valid complaint.
However, Master never reprimands us for anything, and our time together only increases, so I say nothing. If she truly desires children, then simply spending time with Master would resolve the issue."
"Ah, yeah. Well, there are some decent guys out there, but I feel like I’m still waiting for something more."
"Sigh. I have no intention of dictating your preferences, but as a woman, you must be careful not to end up an old maid. You’re at a respectable age now, aren't you?"
"Ugh."
She had already earned the title of 'old maid' the moment she joined us. If she continues to be this picky, she will surely miss her chance at marriage. It would be a disgrace to Samantha, our mistress.
While we were discussing this, we arrived at the nursery right next door.
"It’s still quiet."
"I’m glad they haven't started crying yet."
Sasari and I peeked into the room, feeling relieved to see Yumi and the others still sleeping soundly. All that remained was for someone capable of nursing them to arrive. Just as I thought that, I heard the sound of someone entering the front door, followed by footsteps racing down the hallway.
"Mama’s here!!"
"Hey, Riel, what will you do if you wake the children?"
"……I’ll be quieter."
"That’s right. You’ll get scolded by Yuki."
There, the mothers of Yumi and the others had gathered in full force.
"Everyone, I’m surprised you were able to slip away."
"Well, even with the intercontinental exchange starting, we wouldn't just leave the children behind."
"Indeed. We are on maternity leave, after all."
"……Exactly. I was using people who weren't supposed to be there anyway. So, no one has the right to complain about me leaving. Besides, the other side is well aware of this."
Well, that is true. Tori and the others were originally on maternity leave, and since they were being called in against their will, it stands to reason that they could push their luck a little. That left only Milly...
"For me, it was just about picking up that idiot, so I could have gone back anytime, but there was paperwork to handle, and Kina contacted me saying she caught some fool claiming to be a noble at the entrance..."
"Oh, that thing happened, didn't it? Labyris and the others reported running into them."
"Yeah. And since they claimed to be under the Ritea Holy Kingdom, we ended up having to call for Alstaire."
"……That noble is finished."
As Kaya said, that person claiming to be a noble is finished. They were on the verge of tainting the largest grand conference in the world; Ritea will surely punish them thoroughly to protect their standing.
"Oh, by the way, weren't Labyris and the others supposed to come back to help? And Schans, Shael, have you been good girls?"
"Yeah. Mommy Riel, Schans has been a good girl."
"Yes. We were all watching over Father."
When Shuten answered, Tori and the others tilted their heads and looked at us.
"Watching over Yuki?"
"Yes. I was the one who asked them to. It was suggested that Labyris and the others help with the children, but I felt it was inappropriate to reduce Master’s guard during such a major event. Besides, Shuten and Sasari are here to help, and all the children are very well-behaved. Right?"
"Of course. I’m a good girl, so I won't get in Father’s way at work."
"And we can't leave Yumi and the others alone. We’re the big sisters."
When I asked, Sakura and Sumire answered as if it were only natural.
"I see. In that case, we mothers will stay here and keep watch with you, Sakura."
"……Staying to guard the house is also an important task."
"Yay! Mommy Milly and the others are staying with us!"
"Read us a book."
The children were overjoyed, but then...
"Waaaaah!!"
"Ah."
They must have heard them from the room where they were sleeping. They started to cry.
"Right, it’s our job to protect this home. Let’s do our best."
"Yeah!"
And so, we began taking care of Yumi and the others.
Master, we are properly guarding the house. Please, finish your day safely and return home to us.
Kirue and Sasari, protecting the Weed household as always, even in times like these. It is precisely because they are holding the fort that the others can give their all. And I do think it’s about time they had a moment to shine again.