I stared at the steward with a highly reproachful look. In response, the steward defended himself as if feeling unjust.

“From the beginning, because you kept looking at me with that kind of look from your side, I thought it was the same for me! Isn’t it awkward when the woodpecker gives such a human-like look? It seems to understand human speech constantly.”

“Kkyuu.”

That could be the case.

It seems that I unintentionally gave away a lot of hints that I am a human. Although I didn’t really like the steward’s excuse, I decided to generously understand.

“Alright, understood. Let’s make up.”

A simple swaying of the tail conveyed my intention. After reconciling with the steward, he brought up the main topic.

“Miss Marian needs clothes.”

“Kkyu?”

No, this human is saying nonsense even after reconciling.

‘What kind of clothes does a woodpecker need?’

I’m fine as I am now. In the past, it was uncomfortable and awkward because I couldn’t adapt well, but now I’m completely used to it and it doesn’t bother me at all.

When I pointed to the apron hanging on my bed with a sullen expression, the steward stiffened his jaw and elaborated.

“I mean clothes for Miss Marian, not woodpecker clothes. Don’t you need clothes when you’re in human form?”

Human clothes? I don’t think I wear them that often.

‘Being a woodpecker is more convenient. It’s more troublesome to be a human.’

There’s a lot to think about and prepare.

‘Sometimes, when I transform, I can just roughly wear Hadel’s shirt.’

Thinking that way, I swayed my tail to express that it was unnecessary. However, an unexpected figure sided with the steward.

“I agree.”

It was Hadel himself.

“Kkyu!”

I loudly expressed that it was unnecessary. Considering that Hadel has been understanding my cries well lately, I thought he would know that my answer was negative.

Hadel, who met my gaze, nodded as if understanding. And…

“Call the tailor.”

“Yes.”

“Kkyu!”

Hey, did you understand what I said? But why are you pretending not to understand and giving orders?

Despite my strong protest, both the steward and Hadel pretended not to hear as if it were an agreement. The steward went a step further and brought up such a proposal.

“And I think it’s time to introduce Miss Marian to everyone.”

Once again, Hadel nodded without saying a word.

“Prepare it grandly.”

“Understood.”

“Kkyu!”

In the end, I was the only one causing a commotion with a scream.

‘What kind of nonsense is this now?’

They were saying we needed to prepare for winter, but there’s no budget. Why prepare so grandly?

“Kkyu, kkyu!”

I ran wild on Hadel’s desk, saying not to make such nonsense. It was to the extent that anyone would say that this woodpecker’s temperament is disgraceful.

However, Hadel, who was facing me, seemed to find it cute as he smiled with twinkling eyes.
I tried to playfully hit Hadel with my short front paw because I found him amusing. Skillfully avoiding my kicks, Hadel grabbed my tail and kissed me on the lips.

to the side.

Here, a cheese woodpecker… Wait a moment. It’s not the time for me to melt away now!

I suddenly realized that I was greedily sucking Hadel’s mana, so I snapped back to my senses and shouted.

“Hey, for real! Are our lips about to touch just now?”

At some point after transforming into a human, my sharp voice flowed smoothly. Hadel, without looking particularly surprised, shrugged his shoulders and replied.

“It seems like you wanted to talk.”

How cheeky! I climbed down from the desk, rubbing my lips with the back of my hand. Then, inserting my arms into a nearby shirt, I grumbled.

“Even if I chirp, you understand everything, right!”

“Still, I want to hear it in your voice.”

After saying that, there was nothing more I could say.

‘Is it because of my mood? It feels like I’m speaking too honestly, as if the reins have come off.’

Although the tone is sweet, the voice itself felt overly plain, making it unclear what the intention behind those words was. Buttoning up the shirt, I bit my lips.

‘…Could it be that he likes me?’

He wants to hear my voice, wishes I were around, and desires everyone to have romantic feelings for me. Could that be the emotion he’s expressing? I shook my head immediately.

‘No. There’s been too much exposure, and it’s unlikely that we’ll just casually kiss like that.’

‘Ugh, my heart is pounding. I don’t even know the speed.’

I glanced at Hadel. Hadel raised his eyebrows casually, as if asking if there was a problem. Annoyed, I wrinkled my snout.

“Don’t react so carelessly. I’m really Hadel, and I’m saying this because I’m worried about you. I don’t need things like clothes. I’m not uncomfortable being a woodpecker.”

Hadel sighed at the tip of his nose and turned his head quickly. Ignoring my words, I stood in front of Hadel, placed my hands on the desk, and scolded him.

“Why introduce me to people? I’ve already shown them once. Your subordinates might have laughed it off, but surely there are people who find it creepy. Some might even attack you.”

“But I still want to introduce you more.”

“Why!”