The Bride Of The Sacred Forest God
Chapter 25. A Little Happiness to Let Go

In the kitchen, Ryuunosuke was busy rewarming the meat soup made by Reda earlier.

“If until this soup has to be thrown away, Ryuunosuke will take this to Reda-sama's place and give it to Reda-sama so that he can eat! Aragaki-sama is very evil. Though Reda-sama has made it with great difficulty.”

Not long after, there were footsteps coming into the kitchen. Ryuunosuke thought it was Reda who had finished mopping the floor but his hopes were dashed. He realizes that it is Nagi and Ginko.

Ryuunosuke's ears that were originally standing up from pleasure were now turned down with a face full of disappointment.

But, not entirely so. He looked at the tray carried by the two empty.

“Nagi-sama, Ginko-sama, the tray..”.

“Take a guess what we heard from Aragaki-sama.”

Ryuunosuke looked confused, but his ears did not change. He thought his master was throwing the food back.

“What did Aragaki-sama throw it away? Ryuunosuke knows that Aragaki-sama must have thrown it away.”

Intentions wanted to tease the little fox. But considering everything that happened made the two youko was heartless and smiled at him.

“Ryuunosuke, listen. Nushi-sama ate it up and said he wanted to eat it again. Isn't that great? Nushi-sama did not mind the scent of Reda-sama's hand for Ryuunosuke.”

Ginko gave his name to the little fox. He looked at the confused little fox and then laughed.

“Ahaha, don't be surprised so. Nushi-sama is good. He likes your cooking, Ryuunosuke. In this way, both the vegetable and the meat soup can be served for lunch.”

“Hey, don't forget the grilled meat too! That one is the best part of cooking today!” added Nagi

Ryuunosuke looks happy. He jumped up and circled around because he was too happy. Even the champ was still in his hand held up high.

Nagi and Ginko could only stand still and look at each other. They just thought that the little fox was so happy that it gave him time to feel that happiness.

It was unexpected that Aragaki saw him from his room. He uses his ability to see long distances. With his visual skills, he could see his little fox so happy and circling in the kitchen.

“It seems the little fox was very happy. I hope he doesn't hate me anymore after this.” he said with a smile

In the kitchen, the satisfied Ryuunosuke circled around and jumped towards the two youko.

“Nagi-sama, Ginko-sama, thank you very much! Thank you so much for helping Ryuunosuke to persuade Aragaki-sama to eat it!”

“Thank God. We hope you are no longer angry at Nushi-sama, Ryuunosuke. Nushi-sama will definitely be happy if this lunch is accompanied by you as well.”

Ryuunosuke was instantly speechless. He said nothing and looked sad again. Nagi nudges Ginko and he realizes it. Soon, the conversation was interrupted by them.

“ Anyway, bring it for lunch later. Understand?” nagi made sure to come back

“Understanding.”

The two youko left the kitchen. In his heart, Ryuunosuke thought.

“Thank God, Aragaki-sama wants to eat it. In this way, another cuisine Reda-sama has been liked by him. Reda-sama will definitely be happy to hear it.”

“In addition, Ryuunosuke is sure after this, Aragaki-sama will get used to the scent of Reda-sama. Ryuunosuke should say this to Reda-sama after this!”

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Meanwhile, Reda who finished cleaning the floor brought dirty water back for disposal.

The girl had smelled her body and clothes back.

“If working with the scent of meat and soup like this, maybe I will make Nushi-sama even more angry. I'd better go home for a while and–“

Reda saw herself from the reflection of the water in the bucket. She looked at her face that looked tired and pale from lack of rest and continued to cry.

“I'm new to this place three days and somehow it makes no difference to the village.” thought

After that he walked to the back door. When he intended to go to the forest, there was someone standing before him.

“Hakuren...-sama? Kuroto-sama?”

Reda wanted to retreat because of fear. But, it seemed that he knew that the two did not mean anything bad.

Hearing that soft tengu sound, Reda so no longer showed her fear and immediately saluted them.

“Good day, Hakuren-sama, Kuroto-sama. Is there anything you can help with?”

Kuroto was only leaning against one of the trees, but Hakuren was like carrying something. He approached the girl and gave it to her.

“Reda-sama, I hope you will accept it.”

“Eh?” Reda was surprised

Who would have thought that he would get something from Aragaki's loyal servant other than Ryuunosuke. Reda saw what was given to her.

“It..”.

“Yukata.” tengu's word

“Yukata? For me? But, Hakuren-sama will be punished if he gives me something. Nushi-sama has already told me not to accept and enjoy anything from his residence. It is better to bring it back, Hakuren-sama!”

Reda looks panicked.

From Kuroto's current point of view, he saw the girl so obeying Aragaki and actually trying not to break the orders from her master. There is little added value to Reda from it.

He approached the two Hakuren and took the yukata his friend had brought. He forcefully gave it to the beautiful girl and said, “That's the secondhand we brought. We brought it from our own place and not from Aragaki-sama residence. You can't work serving our master with that fishy smell, can you?”

Kuroto's words were indeed a little taut and piercing, but Reda also did not blame him.

“Kuroto-sama is right. I really stink fishy. But, receiving the gift of loyal servants Nushi-sama..will they not be punished later?” reda said in the heart

Reda looked doubtful, but she also remembered that her other clothes were still dirty. Only his old clothes were still clean and that he was wearing to sleep. In essence, there were no more clean clothes left for her.

With trembling hands, Reda asked once more to the two tengu before her.

“What...what is this really for me?”

“Sure. If Reda-sama is punished again by Aragaki-sama, the little fox will cry again later.” Hakuren replied with a smile

“So..Hakuren-sama and Kuroto-sama know about it too huh?”

Now Reda really feels low. He felt so embarrassed that the shame he received had been known to all residents of the residence.

The girl thought the two loyal servants of Aragaki might come to demean her as well. But apparently, humiliating Reda was not the tengu's second goal.

“Do not misunderstand, human girl. We knew it because we were indeed watching this whole place.it was my and Hakuren's job to go around in Higashi no Mori. Forest area, stealth village to river water and waterfall in the forest is our territory. Including residence Aragaki-sama.”

“Reda-sama, this is also.” Hakuren gave it to Reda. “This is a herb and forest flower plant that we picked up from inside the forest. There's a lot that grows in the woods if you look for it.”

“And this one is called aloe vera. Quite rare in this forest but we managed to find it. It is suitable for cleaning your hair. Just boil this plant for you to take a shower so that the fishy aroma disappears.”

Reda looks flushed when she receives it. She could not hold back her tears and with a beautiful smile she thanked the two tengu.

“Thank you very much, Hakuren-sama. Thank you very much Kuroto-sama.”

The two tengu were so fascinated by the beauty of the girl. They get confused and misbehave to deal with it.

Unwilling to create things that could cause trouble, both of them flew up and left the place. Reda wiped her tears and ran home to her hut.

Drawing water, he boiled the herbs for her to bathe and wash all her clothes. She cleaned her hair with the aloe plant and after bathing, she put on the yukata given by Hakuren.

“Beautiful once this outfit~”

Reda could only hold back her tears. She tried so hard not to cry even if it was hard.

“Thank you, God. Thank you for giving me a gift to cover up this pain. Thank you very much.”

A little sweet surprise to treat the feeling of heartache subsides. Unwittingly, little by little Aragaki's loyal servants begin to see her with a different outlook.

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