CH 109

I hired the three pet dogs, the free dogs from the surrounding residences, and the stray dogs as well with the food as a reward. Some dogs also gave a condition that no matter what, they would like to tell their owners what they really wanted to do, their treatment of injuries and illnesses, and such. As a result, everyone accepted the request with great pleasure.

A doctor who can talk with animals.

Yup, it’s 『Dr. Doolittle』.

A long time ago, it was difficult for Japanese children to pronounce it, so they abbreviated it to 『Dr. Dolittle』 even though the correct way to say it is 『Doolittle』. There are also various ones like Doulittle too, though.

(TL Note: “Dr. Dolittle“, there’s a TL note right at the bottom as well)

Well, I suddenly came up with that.

If you come and say 『Doolittle』, you cannot do so without a bomber with you.

By forcing land-based bombers to be mounted on an aircraft carrier, it can somehow become ordinary bombers….

(TL Note: I hate this part…)

And the ones whose job was scouting are the crows.

Even if they got close to where someone’s voice can be heard, they won’t run away. They are excellent in being eerie and intimidating, and it’s easy to prepare the reward food because they are omnivorous. They certainly have an outstanding talent!

It’s a big help that they won’t bother with only eating insects, living bait, or even no food at all in rare occasions and they are also dangerous if you haven’t gotten close enough with them as well.

……No, I actually think that birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, and falcons are cool, though.

Well, this time it’s more important to have an intimidation effect rather than coolness, so this is already good enough…. Damn it.

Let’s work hard on bombing with feces as much as possible.

From tomorrow on, I’m requesting not only horizontal bombings, but also to start doing dive bombings too with extra rewards, such as fruits, walnuts and acorns.

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「Uwaah!! You bastards! Damn it! Don’t come!」

Those visiting the house were hit by the crows’ nose dive attack.

Not only bombing with feces, they also grabbed and took away things from the cargo or the ones that were carried in hand by severely clawing the person’s hands which were protecting it.

And, not only that, the fact that 『only those who enters and leaves this house are relentlessly targeted』 has attracted anxiety and distrust of the visitors.

A large number of crows are being hostile.

And, though there’s no danger of being inflicted, a large number of dogs are sitting down and staring intently.

If these dogs attack like the crows, there won’t be anyone approaching the residence.

The merchants and deliverymen who thought so, refused to go to the house, and their superiors can’t blame them either.

……If we got involved in this, it will only be nothing but worthless. That was the merchants’ judgment.

And, of course, the attack from the crows was not only done to the visitors, but also to the residents of the house as well.

(Aragon) 「Damn it, what in the world is happening!? Why are there dogs and crows…」

He had checked, but there was no sign of someone feeding them.

He had asked the people to clean the wastes during the night when the dogs and crows were gone, and tried to put some grass that has a smell which is hated by the dogs, but there was no effect.

The crows, who were only surrounding the house at first, started to actively harass the people and he won’t know for sure when the dog would start to join them.

(Aragon) 「I have never heard someone who can manipulate dogs and crows freely. In the first place, if I have such ability, I can easily make a lot of money by now.

Even if it’s fake or some kind of cooperation with the army… Harass me and say what will be! In any case, they have done nothing like that to begin with!

This can only be seen as something beyond human knowledge, or perhaps it might even be a divine punishment…」

Aragon was nervous.

……Divine punishment.

How does he know that he has received it?

Aragon thought.

Is it a sin worthy to be punished by the Goddess, that is, killing his own brother, sister-in-law and nephew and making the remaining niece as his wife?

Is it because the Goddess is a woman, hence she will strictly judge everyone who has an evil intention towards woman?

No, before everything else, was it already completely hopeless at the point where he killed his brother’s family…?

In truth, Celestine can neither be interested in nor involved in human criminal acts as long as it doesn’t lead to a massive mass killing or catastrophe and you don’t do something bad with her name or use her name as you pleases.

However, nobody knows this except Kaoru.

Everyone already understood the rule of thumb of which Goddess Celestine is rough and does not care much if there is anyone involved in her punishment but, from her appearance and usual kind of eloquent speech, she is considered to be a God who judges and protects justice and 『a good God who basically assists human beings but is not good at going easy on someone』. Despite the fact that Celestine has never done that in the past….

(Aragon) 「C-certainly… certainly it’s not something-…wait, if it’s a divine punishment, the Goddess won’t do this kind of roundabout thing and can just instantly punish with a lightning.

The Goddess is not related with this! There must be another reason……」

Yes, if Celestine drops the punishment, it will be a one-shot kill. She won’t do this kind of bothersome method. Aragon had guessed it correctly in that aspect.

……However, that did not help him in solving his current situation at all.

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(Kaoru) 「The rumor will arrive at Earl Mathrius soon, I guess…」

(Emile) 「Yes, his subordinates and retainers might have to report the rumors and speculations directly.

With these many rumors, the Earl himself or someone close to him will perhaps want to hear more about the details….」

Emile answered so towards Kaoru’s muttering.

Earl Mathrius is the host parent for Reifell household.

He’s an influential person who has brought the Reifell household which is not that of a wealthy Viscounty, into his faction. Due to the fact that his territory is adjacent to them, he has been acting as the parent role for Reifell household from generation to generation.

Of course, in return, the Reifell household had given some tribute. They had been paying their compensation in their own way, such as casting their vote on Earl Mathrius’ side and opposing his opponent regarding the kingdom’s policies.

In any case, Reifell Viscounty is no match for Mathrius Earldom. The current head of Mathrius Earldom is a man of character, that is kind and friendly towards the low-ranked nobles who are his children.

…He also loves Reifell Viscounty’s children much like his own.

Yes, they are Mariel and her brother.

Kaoru has known this from Mariel herself by asking her, 『Is there anyone who is likely to be an ally, or someone who can speak out or judge the Reifell family other than the king?』.

(Kaoru) 「Fufufu, it won’t be long now…」

Saying so, Kaoru made an evil smile.

(Francette) 「What do you mean by 『won’t be long』?」

(Kaoru) 「HIIEEE!!」

Kaoru instinctively raised a surprised voice as she heard Francette’s voice from behind.

(Kaoru) 「Eh, ah, no, i-it’s nothing! I’m just thinking about 『the dinner preparation won’t be long now』…」

Awkward. It was clearly a lame excuse.

(Francette) 「…is that so? I’m also thinking about chopping some meat and preparing the crows’ food as well.」

(Kaoru & Emile) 「「Eh……?」」

Frozen solid, Kaoru and Emile.

(Francette) 「…Did you think I haven’t noticed it yet?」

(Kaoru & Emile) 「「……..」」

(Francette) 「Sigh…. I won’t forcibly stop nor disturb you, however, I will stop you if you put yourself at risk.

Or rather, it’s your job as a Goddess, so we should be in a position to help you. Please trust and use your servants a little bit more…」

Saying so, Francette stared intensely at Emile.

…..Although Kaoru kept it as a secret to herself, it seems like Francette was not amused by Emile and Bell also joining the case. Certainly, the one who met Kaoru first was Francette, hence she cannot be amused by the fact that she, who has sworn her loyalty to Kaoru as her knight, was seen below Emile, who is still half-adult. In addition, regardless of her sword technique, the thought of being looked down on her loyalty is….

(Kaoru) 「Ah, how about Roland-…」

(Francette) 「Roland-sama is a royalty. He cannot get involved with the nobles in another kingdoms.」

(Kaoru) 「……」

Kaoru was thinking.

Because Francette is also a noble, won’t she also be in trouble if she got involved in a noble’s problem from another kingdom?

In the first place, whether he/she is a royalty, a noble family, or a commoner, is there anyone who won’t get in trouble if they got involved in this?