Why Do You Obsess Even After Death (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 4

Even without Laches, I resolutely made a full round of the village and returned to the castle.

Perhaps because Laches, who had been guarding my side like a sentinel, was gone, people greeted me more freely and smiled warmly.

Upon returning to the castle, I first bathed, changed into a fresh dress, and then had a light meal.

After all, if Laches came back, he might pounce on me again right in the middle of my meal, forcing me to clear everything away.

And just as I anticipated, Laches returned just as I finished eating. Krimi and Cheese, who had come back with him, rushed toward me the moment they spotted me—and Laches himself dashed over as soon as he saw me too.

Only after calming down the three little pups—no, two puppies and one man—could I finally pull away.

Although Cheese had already sorted out the hierarchy among most monsters, new ones kept appearing, so periodic reassertion of dominance remained necessary.

After lavishing all the affection I could on Krimi and Cheese, and then petting Laches until he was thoroughly satisfied, I finally managed to broach the main topic.

“I’m going to hold a festival.”

Laches’s eyes widened.

Seemingly taken aback by my words, he sat up from his reclining position.

“What did you just say you’re going to do?”

“A festival. They say not a single festival has ever been held in the North before? I’ve never seen a place where festivals don’t happen.”

“Referentia, that’s…”

“I know. I’ve heard it too. It’s because this place is as dark as a night without even a single flicker of light, right?”

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