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V2 Chapter 10

4 A relaxing toast

The flaming rocks raining down on the town were gone and the sky that was dyed red went back to its original blue. There was damage everywhere but the buildings that were on fire seem to have been extinguished. People were starting to calm down and fortunately, there were no serious injuries. My neighbours who were worried for me, since I was living alone, all came to check on me.

「I was really scared. But it was way better than in the past......this is all thanks to the Beastmen squad.」

The baker's wife laughed softly. It wasn't just her. The other townsfolk seem to have faith in the Beastmen squad.

「Are they coming? Those people」

「Yes」

「Are they coming to be healed by Rhonya-chan? ......Though I know you'll be fine, but you should still be careful.」

The baker's wife laughed off with a shrug and left the cafe. They have faith in the Beastmen squad's work and appreciate it, but that's it. They don't want anything to do with the Beastmen squad due to their fear for them. This was the general consensus of the residents.

I undid the barrier and returned inside the store. They should be coming soon. However, if they're tired, I hope they would return home and not push themselves. I briefly cleaned up the cafe as I thought about it.
"Kalang kalang" the doorbell rang and I welcomed them with a warm smile.

「Welcome.」
(lilies: awh too bad she didn't say okaerinasai :/)

As they peeked out through the door, everyone was in tatters. They smelt of iron and something burning. Even so, Ryuse-san still beamed at me happily.

「As per our promise, we're here, ojou!」

Since he had pure white fur, the dirt on him was the most apparent. I helped to wipe his face with a wet towel I had prepared. I first wiped around the areas that were stained dark-red, then likewise with the dirt on his cheek. Ryuse-san got comfortable and started purring with his eyes closed. Ah, kawaii.

「Do it yourself, Ryuse.」

It was Chise-san who said it as he looked like he was going to push Ryuse-san aside. He took a wet towel from me and sat down at his usual seat. Seated at the table next to him was Sena-san who looked completely worn-out. His big bushy tail was drooping down. He took the wet towel, then placed it on his face and sunk into the sofa. Looks like Shize-san was the one with the most energy left. He took the wet towel and proceeded to plop himself down, in front of Chise-san.

「Beefsteak.」

Shize-san said while lightly wiping his face.

「Me too. Today will be beefsteak!」

Chise-san exclaimed as he threw the towel and licked his hands with his tail wagging profusely.

「I'll have a sandwich.」

Sena-san said, after taking a deep breath. Since it's a rare occasion, let's make the sandwich with beef.

「Ojou, I want beefsteak too.」

Ryuse-san sat down at the counter with his long tail swaying behind him.
After confirming their orders again, I went to the kitchen to prepare the drinks first.

「Ojou, it seems the damages to the town were minimised thanks to your barrier. Thank you. Take this as remuneration, together with the tips.」

Ryuse-san said to me, as I served everyone their drinks.

「No, I was just protecting myself, so it's fine.」

「As expected.」

Sena-san chuckled under his breath while Chise-san laughed throatily. Then, as I tilted my head, a black hand tightly grabbed hold of my arm.