The Divinely Blessed Saint and His Immortal Witch Wife

1.6 - Debut Disciple

Yuuki: By the way, how old are you, Laika?

Laika: I was born about 300 years ago.

Asuza: Same as us, then...

We got to the destroyed house... Our beloved 300 year house that was destroyed by a dragon...

Laika: What's wrong?

Asuza: I was just thinking, even after it's fixed up, it might be too small for three people.

Yuuki: True... Maybe we should expand it a bit.

Laika: In that case, since I'm here, why don't I build it?

Azusa: Build it? You're not an architect, are you?

Laika: As long as I have wood and stones, all that remains is to put them together. Please allow me! Now then...

We brings lots of wood from the forest, skillfully strip the bark from the wood, carrying the building materials efficiently, and finally put it all together, et cetera...

Me and Azusa made snacks and drinks but Laika still won't stop working.

Azusa: Uhm... Laika, why don't you wrap up for the day? Let's head back to the village!

Laika: Actually, Lady Azusa, I'm not tired. I can keep going. Dragons can see in the dark, so if I work all night, I can finish by morning.

"No, it's okay, Yuuki. I am not tired yet so I can continue this!"

I remembered Azusa saying that back at high school in our past lives...

Azusa: ...

Yuuki: Laika...

I walk towards and touch her face with both hands on both of her cheeks.

Yuuki: I will not allow such a thing!!!

Laika: Um... Did I say something wrong?

Yuuki: Laika, you just said you'd work all night, didn't you? You can't do that. Absolutely not!

Laika: I just...wanted to show you how hard I can work...

Yuuki: It's not good to overuse the phrase "work hard" in a positive light!

For a moment I saw Laika blush and Azusa smiling. I look at the sunset.

Yuuki: Look. See how it's getting dark? That's the world telling you that you've done enough for today. If nothing else, me and Azusa didn't get strong by pushing ourselves too hard. We put in a moderate amount of effort every day.

I look at Laika.

Yuuki: Now that you're Azusa's pupil, we want you to uphold that lifestyle.

Laika: I understand. I will do as you say, Master Yuuki.

Yuuki: (Master?) Good. From now on, if you're tired or just can't keep going, don't hesitate to say so.

Laika: Your consideration toward pupils touches my heart.

Azusa: Aren't you being a bit dramatic?

Yuuki: Didn't you say that we don't need to overwork? You set that rule yourself.

The next morning...

Laika: Um, it's finished now.

Laika: Does it please you?

Yuuki: Yeah! It's amazing! You did it, Laika!

Laika: I-It it pleases you two, I could not be happier.

Azusa: Okay! Let's go, Laika! Today we celebrate in the village!

And thus, 300 years after we reincarnated, became a witch and saint, married to each other, having a very first pupil began.

To be continued...