The Bride Of The Sacred Forest God
Chapters 37. Almost Known by Aragaki

“Hakuren, what did that sentence mean? What did you just say? Try saying it again. What does that mean?”

Hakuren instantly turned pale.

“Stupid! Why is my mouth so loose like this! How do I explain all this?” he said in his heart in panic

Everyone including Reda who was outside looked increasingly panicked. Aragaki was still staring at Hakuren with her cynical gaze.

“Jawab me. What does that mean?”

Nagi and Ginko became pale and sweaty.

“Ginko, how is this?” whispered Nagi

“I'm still looking for a solution for this. Shut up for a second, Nagi!” reply Ginko while speaking slowly

Kuroto sighed casually and tried to make an excuse.

“Aragaki-sama, which is meant by Hakuren is a fuki vegetable the result of Reda-sama's findings in this forest is delicious. Initially, it was the village girl who found this vegetable. You remember, right?”

“...” Aragaki see Kuroto. His cynical eyes are still unchanged and question Hakuren's return.

“You don't think my ears are deaf, do you?”

“Of course not, Aragaki-sama. But, Aragaki-sama also knows that this fuki vegetable can be enjoyed after the village girl who found it, right? Did for the past 200 years, Aragaki-sama ever eat it?”

Aragaki fell silent and looked back at her bowl. He looked at Kuroto with a cynical look back.

However, the black tengu still showed a calm expression and again made an excuse.

“Reda-sama who first brought it. So, it is not wrong if Hakuren says artificial Reda-sama for referring to it.”

“Reda-sama who told us all about Aragaki-sama's favorite vegetables so that we can eat them. It's the same with Reda-sama who made us eat it, right?”

“...” Aragaki is speechless

The four servants thought to each other inwardly including Ryuunosuke who was still stiff with his tense tail standing up.

“Who would you like to fool, Kuroto! Your reason is too forced!” nagi said in her heart

Ginko also seems to have a mind that is not much different, “Kuroto, I know you mean well. But if too make excuses that look like forced so, the plain Ryuunosuke also knows that it is just a booze.”

“Kuroto, I'm sorry. But, in this case.it makes no difference to deliberately dig a grave hole yourself!” Hakuren who is the main culprit also seems to think so

Reda who was outside looked so pale.

“God, I beg you.please don't let Nushi-sama know first. Reda still wants to make Nushi-sama happy. Please, don't let Nushi-sama suspect more of this.”

As his prayer was fulfilled, Aragaki did not want to question it. He sighed lightly and slowly.

“Hakuren..”.

“I–iya, Aragaki-sama!” Hakuren immediately tensed up and panicked as his name was called

“The parable you are wearing is really bad. Even if that dirty girl finds him, you don't need to call him his creation. I almost threw all this food out.”

“Ma–forgive me, Aragaki-sama. I just...a little like with this wild vegetable.” Hakuren smiled forcingly

Aragaki looked at her little fox who was smiling and wagging her ears.

“Ryuunosuke wants to eat with me too?”

“Ryuunosuke wants to go to the kitchen again. Aragaki-sama, please enjoy her lunch.” smile that little fox

As soon as it came out, the little fox immediately took Reda's hand and ran towards the kitchen.

Aragaki eats rabbit meat stir-fry with fuki vegetables and mushrooms that are still warm. With a full smile, Aragaki showed an expression that she liked him.

“I really like this wild vegetable.” he said

Hearing that, his servant continued eating them voraciously.

In the kitchen, Ryuunosuke hugged Reda while wagging his tail quickly due to a slight emotion.

“Hakuren-sama stupid! Almost Aragaki-sama knows everything, Reda-sama. If Ryuunosuke sees Hakuren-sama after this, Ryuunosuke will step on his foot!” little fox grouse with a pouty face

Just smile and take a slow breath.

“I was also tense once, Ryuunosuke. But, I am thankful that God still hears my prayer.”

Reda thought that Aragaki would not be able to just sit idly by after one of them almost gave up on speaking.

“Ryuunosuke, maybe we should be careful so that Nushi-sama is not suspicious. I'm sure, Nushi-sama is not stupid. He'll probably find out again.”

“Reda-sama correct. We have to be careful now.”

The village girl and the little fox started tidying up the kitchen before doing any other work.

“True too, Ryuunosuke. Better eat the rice first. It's delicious because I've been giving you condiments. After this, we water the garden and pick up the vegetables yes.”

The little fox immediately looked delighted. He ate the rice Reda had taken with soup and stir-fried meat that was deliberately left for the little fox.

The fox ate it greedily.

“Reda-sama, let's open his mouth. Ryuunosuke wants to bribe you.”

“Nothing, Ryuunosuke eat.”

“Then, mom used to take turns bribing me. Reda-sama also let's open his mouth.”

Hearing the little fox recalling her mother made Reda a little touched. Inevitably he complied with the little request of his sweet fox.

“Nake kan~”

“Enak. Thank you very much yes. Now, eat until you're done.”

As soon as the little fox was done, Reda prepared to take the basket to pick the vegetables.

The little fox went to the back well to fetch water, while Reda picked her fresh vegetables as soon as she reached the garden.

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In the dining room, visible from the look on the faces of Aragaki and the others. They are enjoying their lunch now.

But in the hearts of the four faithful servants of Aragaki now, there was a feeling of fear. After eating, Aragaki tried to tell everyone something.

“You..”.

- Deg

His fourth face was tense again. Aragaki was confused.

“Why? Not talking yet, why tense first?”

“Not..not anything. What is it, Aragaki-sama?” Hakuren tried to calm down this time

“I've told the little fox that he can already visit Ryoko's grave. But, it seems like she rejected it.”

“Hah? The fox refused? Why?” Nagi was surprised

“That's because he said he wanted to visit her with that dirty girl.”

“...” nobody says anything to Aragaki

It seemed that the reaction of his loyal servant was already known to Aragaki. Even from his mouth, a strange question appeared that was never thought of by everyone, including Aragaki herself.

“Have the four of you received that dirty girl in just a week?”

- Deg

Again, his fourth heart almost stopped. The chopsticks that were still in their hands almost fell down and the rice bowl in their hands was placed on the table.

Aragaki closed her eyes while drinking the tea that was on the table. He just waited for the reaction of everything. Until he finished sipping his tea a few times, there was no reply from the four.

The ruler opened his voice.

“I don't know if you guys have really received that dirty girl or not, but I hope you know..I won't hesitate to throw that dirty girl if she overstepped her bounds.”

“No matter how good the girl is in your eyes and Ryuunosuke, for me there is nothing good about all the things he does. I'll never accept it.”

Aragaki stood up and left the dining room. All four of his servants intended to escort him away, but Aragaki refused.

“No need to drive me. Finish the food first. Later in the afternoon I will go briefly out of the house so please take care of the house until I return yes.”

“Good.”

The four took a long breath. Simultaneously, Nagi, Ginko and Kuroto looked at Hakuren with cynical gazes.

“Stupid basis! We're almost stunned!” said Nagi while throwing her chopsticks towards Hakuren

“Ma–forgive me. I'm really almost a release.”

“It's not nearly, Hakuren. You almost leaked it. If earlier Nushi-sama refused to believe the reason Kuroto made up, Reda-sama and we will all be exhausted on the spot!” Ginko advised

“You owe me, Hakuren! You yourself told me in the forest not to get to Aragaki-sama if you want to eat the cuisine of the village girl. Stupid fool!”

“Sorry..” Hakuren downcast

Ginko looked at the exit to make sure everything was safe and then closed the door again.

“Aragaki-sama does not exist. We are safe.”

“Haaa~” all sigh and sit back while eating

Kuroto reopened the conversation.

“You think Aragaki-sama will just believe it?”

“Cannot be. He must have been quiet for some reason. I'm sure, Aragaki-sama must also know the things we did for Reda-sama during this time.” Hakuren answered while putting down his chopsticks

Their expressions turned anxious.

“I want the fate of Reda-sama within 3 months this can change. Don't you also realize that Reda-sama is a good girl? Let's be honest with you.”.

Ginko took his breath. At the same time, his three other friends seemed to have the same thoughts as him.

“I feel she matches Aragaki-sama/Nushi-sama.”

The four maids were shocked and looked at each other.

“What did you say?”

“No, you said what you were. You were like talking something.”

“I didn't hear wrong, did I?”

“…”

They had the same thoughts this time. Ginko smiled at the answers of his friends.

“I think we've agreed on one thing. Now, only fate remains that determines.”

“You're right, Ginko. The little fox was also struggling in his way. I hope we can also help the girl from behind.”

Unbeknownst to the ruler, the four servants finally had the same hope as the sweet little fox.

Just where the line of fate would lead the village girl into the answer of her prayer.

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