Queue!


　Dimol, who had arrived first, was squealing when he saw me coming to the stables on a huge horse.


'Bullfiffin'


　The giant horse is gone, as if to say that Dimol's welcome is 'Don't frolic even though he's a pterodactyl, the king of the sky.


''For now, we're not taking lodging in the city, we're sleeping here. If we run away, we could hide you here.


　Before taking the giant horse back to the city of Inverness, I had given them the location of the garrison where we were bunking down.


'Bullfiffeen,'


　The giant horse snorted as if to say, 'When you're ready.


'Yeah, I know. 'Yeah, I know, just come to me when you're in the mood. Don't worry about the food. I'm going to work hard to earn it. Anything you like to do?　I'll get you ready, though. Oh, yes!　Before we go to the Adventurer's Guild, let's get you and Dimol cleaned up for your journey. Oh, you needn't be afraid of me. I'm just doing what I want to do. Just stop right there. Wait for me, I'll be ready in a minute.


　I was running to the well in the garrison to fetch water to clean the dirt from the giant horse and Dimol's journey.


'Master Flick?'　Would it be all right for us to take a break here today and come back to the Adventurer's Guild in Inverness tomorrow?


　I was on my way to the well when I was approached by Noelia in the wagon.


'Yeah, that's the plan. I'm sure it would look even better if I got him cleaned up too. Yes, Noelia, do you want to wash him with me?


　Instantly, I could see Noelia's cheeks flush.


　I knew Noelia wanted to take care of animals, too.

　Making food for Dimolu is a lot of work, but Noelia can take care of them, and it shouldn't be too much of a burden if the two of you do it together.


I'll be ready in a minute. I'll get ready right away!　Susana, take care of the robe and wand. I will work with Master Flick to take care of Dimol and that giant horse!

Noelia, do your best to seduce her!

'Fight. Dear Noelia.


　Susana and Cinzia were cheering something for Noelia, but I'd just wash my body with water to remove the dirt and wipe it down as normal.

　But for Noelia, it's a big job.

　You can't do anything by your own standards.


'Flick-sama, we're ready to go!　I'll help you, too.

Yeah, I'm gonna get some water first.


　I went with Noelia to the well and filled a wooden tub with water to take care of it and returned to the giant horses, holding it in both hands.


'Bullfiffin'

Queue!

Yeah, Noelia wants to do it with me. Don't worry, I'll teach you everything I know, just don't worry.

'Yes, sir. Mr. Fricke will take you by the hand and teach you properly.


　Noelia was bowing deeply to Dimol and the giant horse.

　Dimol and the giant horse, who were watching them, sat down on the ground so that even the short Noelia could wash easily.


　They're both smart, after all.

　You can't just sit down for Noelia.


Thank you. Noelia, let's start with the giant horse for now. You can try wetting a cloth with water and wringing it out first.

Yes. You mean like this?


　The impotent Noelia was trying her best to squeeze the cloth, but it was still a bit soggy, so I went behind her and gently put my hand on it to squeeze it.


''Is that about right?''

Oh, hi, hi. What should I do with this?


　I put my hand on the cloth Noelia was holding from behind her, so close that Noelia and my body were almost attached to each other. The heat emitted from Noelia seemed to increase mindlessly.


　If he's willing to take care of me that much, I should teach him a proper lesson.


　I took Noelia's hand and we both carefully wiped up the giant horse's back.


'Let's start with his back. The sudden spraying of cold water on the horse's back can be a surprise, so first you need to roughly clean the dirt off with a cloth that has been tightly wrung out of the water. In the meantime, the water I've left in the other tubs will be just the right amount to make it warm in the sunlight.

'Oh, hi. Yeah. Hahaha.


　Noelia seemed to be grooming the animals for the first time, her hands were shaking from nerves and her breathing was ragged.


'Noelia, you don't have to be nervous, I'll do it with you.

Ha, ha, ha, I'm so close.　Oh, no!　Huh, Mr. Fricke, is this how it should be done?

Yeah, yeah, you're good at it. Wipe them off gently. You'll be more efficient if you work the dirt down from the top.


　They were a little too close to each other physically, so they ended up whispering in Noelia's ear.


'Oh, oh, no. I don't know what that means: ......'

'Oh, I'm sorry. Did I catch my breath on your ear?

No, no!　I'm just happy to be here on my own--hahaha.

"Bull Fifine.


　The giant horse that had been watching us was mewling as if to say, 'Oh dear.


'Why do you look at me like that?　Even Noelia is trying her hardest.

'Oh, Mr Fricke. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I thought my horse might have sensed that we were pleased: ......


　Noelia was a little depressed and babbling, but she didn't seem to be offended.


　Halfway through I forced him to come over, so I didn't want him to hate me for this, and I was glad he wasn't offended.


'Really?　That's fine then. I saw that Noelia looked like she wanted to take care of it the whole time, and I invited her to join us, although it would have been nice if she'd been happy with it.

Queue!

Thank you, Dimol. I'm fine.

'You look like you want to say something to Dimol, ....... I'll take care of that one right away too, just wait and see.


　Then we got together and cleaned up the dirt from the giant horse and Dimol's journey while they were drenched, and we were able to get them both safely cleaned up.

　Noelia seemed to be satisfied, and she had a smile on her face throughout the trip, something she doesn't usually show. I'll just add that it was a very satisfying time for me as well.