It happened just as we all returned to the Adventurers’ Guild.
After exchanging the mountain of herbs we’d gathered, everyone was smiling at the tidy sum of money we’d earned—when suddenly, Fina-san exclaimed.
“Ah! There’s a little slime in my pocket!”
“A small, pale-colored slime, isn’t it?”
Nestled in the pocket of Fina-san’s jacket pocket was a tiny slime, about half the size of Ao.
Come to think of it, a whole bunch of slimes had shown up during lunch while we were eating curry.
Maybe this one had taken a liking to her?
Fina-san cupped her hands gently to scoop it up, gazing down at the creature. The little slime peered back up at her with the same curiosity.
“Fina-san, may I appraise this slime?”
“Yes, please.”
With her permission, I cast my appraisal spell on the little fellow. The result that popped up was surprisingly interesting.
“This slime can use magic. Moreover, it has holy and lightning attributes.”
“Really?”
“Yes. And according to the data, it’s already registered as your friend, Fina-san.”
“Eh!? Really? That makes me so happy!”
Hearing my words, Fina-san pressed the little slime against her cheek with a radiant smile. The slime happily stretched out its tiny tentacles, brushing back against her in return.
“Fina, since it’s a special occasion, why not give this slime a name?”
“I already know what it should be! Since it’s white, I’ll call her Pearl!”
Her joy showed no signs of stopping, and the newly named slime, Pearl, bounced with delight as if to show how pleased it is with the name.
Just then, Ao—who had been perched on top of Shiro’s head—hopped over onto Fina-san’s hand.
“It looks like the slimes are chatting with each other.”
“Mm-hm! Ao’s teaching Pearl how to use magic.”
“I see. Then, Pearl, make sure you learn properly from Ao, all right?”
At Fina-san’s words, both Pearl and Ao stretched out their tentacles in response.
Then Shiro added another line.
“Oh, and Ao taught Pearl that it’s totally fine to go all out on anyone who bullies her friend!”
“That’s a good lesson.”
“I couldn’t agree more.”
The female guards nodded solemnly at Shiro’s words.
No, no, please don’t take that too literally. Just… try not to go overboard, okay?
Even Sue gave a small, wry smile at the exchange.
And with that, we all returned to the Margrave’s estate.
“We’re ba~ck!”
The children all chorused.
“Welcome back. Oh my, what a cute little slime you’ve brought with you.”
The Madam greeted us warmly.
“Yep! This is Pearl-chan, my new friend. And she can even use magic!”
Fina declared proudly.
“My, is that so? Well then, you must take good care of your friend.”
“Yes, ma’am!”
Fina replied brightly.
The Madam had immediately noticed the tiny slime Fina was carrying, and she quickly accepted Pearl without hesitation. As expected of the Margrave’s wife..
Until dinner, Pearl spent her time with Ao, learning all sorts of things.
…Though honestly, Ao, I’d really appreciate it if you didn’t go too overboard teaching her the more aggressive lessons.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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