Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Chapter 1068: Yame Returns to the Island

My name is Yame.

After learning that I was the first empress of the Demon Empire, Village Chief was wondering what he should call me.

Yame-sama, Empress Yame, and things like that.

As always, I told him that Yame-san or simply Yame was fine.

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Before returning to the island, I went around the village.

I had looked around the village the last time I came too, but this time I was looking for anything that might be useful to bring to the island.

I thought that having horses, cows, goats, chickens, and so on on the island would be really helpful, but I also worried that they might not adapt well to life on the island.

The goats that followed me around weren’t needed on the island.

Enough. Stay away.

Don’t think I’ll forgive you just because you’re making that sweet, affectionate face now.

You’re just waiting for an opening to get me.

See? A few of them are already sneaking around behind me.

Just as I thought that, I was headbutted from the right.

So the ones behind me were just a distraction.

As I flew through the air, I swore that I would never go near the village goats again.

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The bees looked busy preparing for winter.

The mental strength of that fat queen bee, who could lie around relaxing in the middle of such a busy hive, was impressive.

I don’t respect her, though.

After listening to the worker bees complain about their busy lives, they gave me some honey.

It’s sweet and delicious.

Thank you.

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Ursa has been taking care of the little ones in her own way.

Seeing her like that, she really looks like an ordinary girl.

So, what are you doing with the children?

Making dried persimmons?

Oh.

They’re Rasuti’s favorite?

Nice.

But shouldn’t you make something for Hakuren too, or she might get sulky?

Dragons can get sulky over the most ridiculous things.

You’re planning to give Hakuren a pie made with apples?

By apples, you mean those big appos, right?

That sounds delicious.

Ah, no, I wasn’t asking you to give me one.

The apple pie is for Hakuren.

I’m going to ask Village Chief to plant some appo… I mean, apple trees on the island for me.

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Lulushi Loo.

The highest-ranking vampire among Village Chief’s wives.

Currently pregnant.

…Huh?

Can vampires get pregnant?

Well, whatever. There’s no point worrying about the little details.

Apparently, she has already given birth to two children.

I congratulated her.

I had already met her when Ursa brought me to her, after all.

We’re not complete strangers.

This was my first time meeting Alfred, Loo’s eldest child.

I wonder if he came back because he was worried about his pregnant mother?

Hello.

Hmm?

You want me to stand a little farther away from Loo?

Sure.

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I wondered what he was doing, and then Alfred changed his appearance.

Ah, no, I guess he just made himself look older.

「My name is Alfred! Alfred Machio! Born to a great father and mother, yet still an immature man who has accomplished nothing! Nevertheless, I possess a dream, a grand ambition to one day change the world!」

Oh!

What an elaborate pose!

Right, vampires were like this.

I had forgotten because Loo and Ancestor-san were so normal.

And when someone greets you, you greet them back.

Naturally.

I gathered up as much of the magical power inside me as I could and grew my body.

Since Alfred looked to be around twenty years old by human standards, I made myself look a little over twenty.

Because I’m the older one.

Normally, I should have made myself look older, but honestly, this is my limit.

I’ve gotten way too weak.

But I managed somehow.

All that was left was to strike a pose and introduce myself.

「I’m Yame. The weakest of the weak among the devils. A woman who can’t beat anyone. I’ll die very quickly, so please treat me with care.」

……

Alfred and I understood each other.

「May I call you Yame-neesan?」

Sure.

As we shook hands, Loo watched us anxiously from a short distance away.

Well, I’m sure Loo has been through this herself, but young vampires are just like this.

There’s no point worrying about it.

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A young dragon was sulking.

He was Hakuren’s child, apparently named Hiichirou.

Ah, is he sulking because pregnant Hakuren hasn’t had enough time to take care of Hiichirou too?

No?

You understand the situation?

You’re not being selfish.

What a good big brother.

But then, what are you sulking about?

You’re not sulking?

That’s what sulking children always say.

Come on, tell me.

…….

Ah, Raimeiren took only Guraru with her to hunt monsters.

And Hiichirou wanted to go too.

Hmm.

Well, if you think about it simply, Raimeiren wouldn’t leave Hiichirou out on purpose…

Maybe she went hunting for something that would surprise Hiichirou.

That’s right.

A present for Hiichirou.

If she’s going to hunt for that, she can’t take Hiichirou with her.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to surprise him.

Considering the timing, maybe after Hakuren became pregnant and Hiichirou started feeling lonely, Raimeiren thought she should do something for him.

There’s no point in leaving him behind if it just makes him sulk, though.

I’ll have a word with Raimeiren, so you just be happy when you get your present.

There, there.

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An oni maid who had been secretly watching us asked me if the way I had comforted him was really okay.

She was worried that Raimeiren might not actually bring back a present for Hiichirou.

Considering the timing, she thought it was more likely that Raimeiren had gone to get something for the pregnant Hakuren.

That may be true, but if so, there’d be no reason for her to leave Hiichirou behind.

It’ll be fine, it’ll be fine.

Dragons generally do things like that.

Maybe because there are so few of them, dragons are rather awkward when it comes to raising children… or in this case, grandchildren.

They’re just not very good at it.

Well, if I’m wrong, I’ll bow my head and make things right between them, so don’t worry.

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My meeting with the angel Tier ended with nothing more than a greeting.

There were Angels surrounding her, watching to make sure I didn’t say anything strange.

Don’t underestimate me.

I wouldn’t say anything that might cause stress to a pregnant woman.

That’s right, I won’t talk about the Godkins.

Well, I might answer if she asks me about it.

But in that case, I think the person who asked is the one at fault.

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I returned to the island using Ancestor-san’s teleportation magic.

Five High Elves and ten Lizardmen came with me.

The Angels decided to prioritize the golem factory in Village Five, so they passed this time.

With Loo and Tier, who had been the main forces at the golem factory, now pregnant and unable to push themselves, it seems the other Angels will make up for it with their numbers.

It’s a little inconvenient not having anyone who can scout the island from the sky.

The watchtower will be unmanned too.

The watchtower was basically designed exclusively for the Angels, so there isn’t even a ladder.

As for livestock, we’ll get them the next time Village Chief comes.

We need to build a livestock shed before then.

Compared to when I was alone, life on the island has become much more comfortable, but there are still plenty of things to do and plenty of things we can do.

I think I’ll do my best.

Ah, right. I’ve also been made the manager of this island.

I had vaguely told Village Chief that I wanted to work on the island, after all.

Thank you, village chief.

I’ll do my best.

Though I’ll probably still have to rely on Village Chief and the village’s supplies for the time being.

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A few days later.

A letter was delivered to the island.

It was from Raimeiren, Guraru, and Hiichirou.

I already know what it says without even reading it.

That’s good.

Of course, I’ll read it properly.

Later.

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Yame「With this group, I guess I’m the cook.」

Lizardman「Leave the bread to us.」

Yame「Yeah, that alone helps a lot.」

High Elf「Leave spreading the jam to us.」

Yame「Ah, yeah, that helps too.」

High Elf「She’s the type who brings out the best in people by praising them.」