"Hey, what about me?" (Prim)
When I took Noa to the room where the bear transfer gate was located, Prim called out to me.
"Maybe I'm a nuisance?" (Prim)
Prim looked like a child who had been left out.
"I think you heard what I said, but you just have to promise not to tell anyone." (Yuna)
I didn't think she could tell anyone.
"Even the queen?" (Prim)
"Yes." (Yuna)
If I was going to have a bear teleportation gate placed near the fairy's forest, it might be a good idea to explain it to them.
Besides, I didn't think anything would happen even if the fairy queen found out.
But there was no good in saying it too much.
"For now, it would be helpful if you could just not talk about it." (Yuna)
If I ever placed a bear transfer gate in the fairy's forest, I could talk to the queen again at that time.
"Yeah, I understand. I promise too." (Prim)
Once again, we moved to the room where the bear transfer gate was located.
The bear's transfer gate was placed near the wall as camouflage. This was to make it seemed like it was connected to the next room even if someone could see the bear's transfer gate. However, unlike a normal door, it was large, so it always felt strange.
"It's a nice door, bear-san. Is there a place where you store important things?" (Prim)
A relief of a bear was carved on the door of the bear's transfer gate.
"Is that Yuna’s secret?" (Prim)
"No. Actually, this door leads to my house in Crimonia." (Yuna)
Actually, this was connected to each bear's transfer gate was located, but since that would be a pain to explain, I just explained it that way.
"...Yuna-san, even if you're joking, that's okay." (Noa)
Noa's expression looked like "Yuna-san, what are you talking about?"
Here, no matter how much I said, people wouldn't believe me, so they would rather have proof than theory.
I opened the bear's transfer gate.
Beyond that door was inside of the bear house in Crimonia.
However, just by looking at the door, it looked like I just went to the back of the room, so I took Noa and went through the bear transfer gate and moved to Crimonia's bear house. Then asked them to look out the window.
"...I can't believe it. It really is Crimonia." (Noa)
The city lights were shining outside. Currently, the place where the bear house for going out was located was in the middle of nowhere, so there was no way you could see the city lights outside.
"Is this really your town?" (Prim)
Prim sticked to the window and looked outside.
"Yes, definitely. This is the city where I was born and raised." (Noa)
Noa had come to my house many times, so there was no way she could make a mistake.
"Can humans do such amazing things?" (Prim)
"No, I've never heard of being able to move to another location once you open the door." (Noa)
Noa denied Prim's words.
So far, I hadn't heard of it either.
"It's a type of magic tool. By connecting each other's gates, you can come and go. So, Noa, if something dangerous happens, just enter this door and escape to Crimonia. Remember it." (Yuna)
"Yuna-san..." (Noa)
"Just in case. Noa's safety is our priority. So, if I tell you to enter this door, please do so without hesitation. Promise me." (Yuna)
I couldn't give up on this.
Noa looked at me and then gave a small nod.
"Okay. In that case, I will follow Yuna-san's instructions. However, I'm glad that Yuna-san told me such an important secret. It's a shame that I can't tell Fina too." (Noa)
"Fina knows." (Yuna)
There was no point in keeping it quiet, so told her.
"What?" (Noa)
Noa was surprised by my words.
"I told Fina before." (Yuna)
"I haven’t heard from Fina." (Noa)
She puffed out her cheeks a little.
"No, I've told you not to tell anyone, not even Fina. I'll get in trouble if you ask me." (Yuna)
"Right. But, does anyone else know?" (Noa)
"There are a few people, but the only people Noa knows are Shuri and Tirumina." (Yuna)
Noa didn't know about Sakura and the others in the Land of Wa or the elf Mumlut-san, so I kept it a secret.
"Shuri and Tirumina-oba-sama? It's a shame that it's not a secret between me and Yuna, but I understand." (Noa)
"Also, by the way, I'll give you this as well." (Yuna)
I gave Noa the new bear phone.
If I told her about bear transfer gate, I should also teach her about bear phone. It was a pain when she needed it later.
"It's a cute bear." (Noa)
Noa happily received the bear phone.
"This is called a bear phone, and it's a magic tool that allows you to talk to me from a distance." (Yuna)
Noa looked at bear phone is disbelief.
This was more evidence than theory, so I decided to check it out. That said, I couldn't go out late at night, so I moved from the first floor to the second floor of the bear house.
After explaining how to use it, I went upstairs and showed her how to use the bear phone.
"Noa, can you hear me?" (Yuna)
["Ah, yes, I can hear you."] (Noa)
["I can really hear Yuna's voice from this bear."] (Prim)
I could also hear Prim's voice, probably because she was next to Noa.
It seemed like it was working properly.
"This way, no matter how far away you are, you can talk to me." (Yuna)
["How far away?"] (Noa)
"For the time being, even if you're far from Crimonia and the capital, you'll be fine." (Yuna)
["That much!?"] (Noa)
In fact, I was able to speak from the Land of Wa to Crimonia.
["Then, can I also talk to my mother in the capital?"] (Noa)
"If I'm with Ellelaura-san, you can talk with it. This magic tool is also a secret, so please don't tell Ellelaura-san or Cliff." (Yuna)
["I'm a little disappointed, but I understand. If my father and mother find out, they'll probably ask you to let them use it."] (Noa)
I didn't know if this magic tool actually existed. Perhaps it was among the treasures of the royal family as a first-class magic tool.
The only thing I could say was that there was no such thing in general, so there was no good in spreading the word.
Then, I asked Noa to use it too, and after confirming that it connected to me, I returned to the first floor. Then, Noa approached me playfully.
"Yuna-san, that's amazing. I could hear Yuna-san's voice from this bear." (Noa)
"If you ever get separated from me or feel like you're in danger when I'm not around, use this." (Yuna)
"I understand" (Noa)
There might be times when I had to leave Noa for emergencies. There was a possibility that we would become separated for some reason and became lost. It never hurt to be careful.
She might never use it. I didn't care if it became a waste. I didn't want to regret later thinking I should have do it.
"That's amazing. If my sister had this, could I ask her where she is?" (Prim)
Prim said while flying around the bear phone that Noa was holding.
That was true though. Bear phone only connected to me.
"By the way, what about this to Fina?" (Noa)
"She knows" (Yuna)
"Ugh, she knew that after all. Something is wrong. Why didn't you tell me?" (Noa)
"I thought it would be a problem if Cliff and Ellelaura-san found out." (Yuna)
"If you ask me to shut up, I won’t say anything." (Noa)
"I'm sorry. That's why I trusted Noa and told you." (Yuna)
"Then I'll forgive you." (Noa)
Noa smiled.
"Yuna-san. Like the door earlier, where did you get this magic tool?" (Noa)
"Where I got it is a secret. I haven't told anyone, let alone Fina." (Yuna)
As expected, I couldn't say that I could create it with the skills I received from God.
"Fina too... I understand. I won't ask you any details." (Noa)
Noa, like Fina, was very understanding and helpful.
"Okay, now that we're done talking, let's take a bath." (Yuna)
"Okay" (Noa)
When I headed to the bathroom with Noa, Kumayuru and Kumakyu, who had turned into cubs, followed me. And for some reason, Prim also came with it.
"Humans bathe in warm water, don't they?" (Prim)
"Can’t fairies come in?" (Yuna)
"Just bathing." (Prim)
"Then why are you following us?" (Yuna)
"I guess you can come in with us too. Is that okay?" ()
"That’s not the case though." (Prim)
When Noa and I took off our clothes, Prim's clothes suddenly disappeared.
"Your clothes disappeared." ()
"It's made with magic, so I can erase it at will." (Prim)
After she explained this, she flew into the bathroom after us.
It was true that she had wings, so it might be difficult to change clothes normally.
"Hot water is coming out of the bear's mouth. Yuna really likes bears." (Prim)
I knew from experience that Kumayuru and Kumakyu would be sad if I denied it by saying, "It's not like that," so I didn't say anything like that.
"Bear, isn’t it cute?" (Noa)
"Yuna. You've changed, haven't you?" (Prim)
No, Kumayuru and Kumakyu were cute.
Then, we took a bath to relieve the fatigue of the day. Of course, Kumayuru and Kumakyu were the same. Today, as a thank you for giving me a ride all day, I was going to wash them.
Prim was in a tub of hot water, looking comfortable.
"Hot water feels good. Yuna, the water is getting lukewarm. Please." (Prim)
"Okay, okay" (Yuna)
I scooped up some hot water in a bucket and slowly poured it into the bucket containing Prim.
Prim looked comfortable with the new hot water.
Then, we slowly took a bath and got out of the bath.
"Oh, that felt so good." (Prim)
Prim said that, and clothes suddenly appeared.
It looked like she could change her clothes freely.
After drying Noa's hair and her bearded eyebrows, we moved to the bedroom.
"Yuna-san, can I sleep in the same room as you?" (Noa)
Noa said, looking a little embarrassed.
A place far away. She might be worried about being separated from her parents. Fina was sleeping with me before, but this time she wasn't there. I agreed and slept in the same room as Noa. Of course, Prim was the same.
Noa slept with Kumakyu, and I slept with Kumakyu. When I made a simple bed made of cloth for Prim in a basket, she happily climbed onto it.
I turned off the magic stone of light and fell asleep.
Author's Note
I'm late, but I wish you a happy new year.
We hope to see you again this year.