Ursa’s sudden return surprised me, but what astonished me even more was that Hakuren had taken Ursa away just like that.
Hakuren, I understand your joy, but perhaps we should discuss some things first…
Hakuren happily chatters with Ursa while Ursa holds Hikaru and Himiko.
For now, it seems impossible.
Hiichirou and Guraru are also heading to where Hakuren is.
What about the ice monster you brought along?
I empathize with its predicament.
It must be really troubled.
Shall we invite it inside?
No, even if you say you don’t want to bother…..
Ah, is it too warm inside the mansion for the ice monster?
While it’s fine for the monster to enter the mansion, it might wet the floors due to its icy nature.
In that case, shall we build a kamakura outside?
It’s a structure made of snow, somewhat like a house.
It’s not as big as a house though.
No, if we build it together, it will be done in no time.
Ursa brought you here.
We’re just extending a warm welcome.
You want some tea…..no?
Let’s prepare some chilled juice.
The ice monster Ursa brought is fundamentally humanoid.
If I were to describe it, it’s a soldier crafted from ice.
However, it has a beastly face… perhaps akin to an ice lion?
While the facial intricacy rivals opulence, the body’s form remains simple.
But the balance feels off.
With more elaborate body design, we might have called it a general rather than a mere soldier.
This ice monster appears rather humble.
Is it not particularly powerful?
In case you are wondering, I’m being guarded by the Fenrir family…..
They’ve been glaring at the ice monster incessantly.
Considering the reaction of the Fenrir family and the timing of their arrival…
I wonder why Ursa brought it here. Could this ice monster be the same troublemaker that disrupted the village?
Or perhaps it’s related to that one?
Just to make sure, let’s ask it…..
Seems it was the one causing the trouble.
Ah, please refrain from digging yourself into the snow.
Even if it caused a ruckus in the village, it likely meant no harm, right?
Or did it harbor ill intent?
But when it noticed a fearsome presence and fled, Fenrir’s family pursued it.
Hmm, ehto, what should I do with this?
Being accused of ill intent would be inconvenient.
Hey, Fenrir pup, don’t bite the ice monster’s legs.
Do you truly have no intention of causing trouble?
The reason you were brought here was for reconciliation… Ursa caught you after you fled and then, she found out your connection to the village…..
So, do you feel like apologizing?
Good, good. Progress is being made.
You won’t cause harm anymore?
You say you don’t want to cause trouble in the village…..
That’s a goal to strive for!
It is impossible to never cause trouble!
Everyone makes mistakes!
The intention not to trouble others matters!
You can’t make the final judgment yourself?
It’s influenced by your master, I see.
No, I don’t doubt it.
If you say so, then it must be true.
In that case, do your best to not trouble Ursa.
I pardon the inconvenience caused to this village.
The actual harm was……Well, the frozen waterway, perhaps.
Just be more cautious next time.
Look, the kamakura is complete, and frosty juice awaits.
As for me, I’ll have a warm cup of tea.
Now that Ursa has been freed by Hakuren, I captured her and listened to her tale.
What about Alfred, Tiselle, and Torain?
…It seems they won’t return anytime soon.
No, it’s good to see you, Ursa.
So, what’s with that monster?
It claims you are its master?
Did you defeat it and make it your servant?
It came to you on its own and called you its master on its own?
It doesn’t seem to have any hostile intention so you tried to enlist it as Tiselle’s aid but it confessed being pursued by some village’s forces.
Ah, when you heard the pursuers were fenrirs, you brought it here immediately, thinking it was this village.
While I appreciate your initiative, we were already considering various precautions but…..
Ideally, you should have explained the situation first before being taken by Hakuren.
Hakuren took you away, after all.
It’s not Ursa’s fault.
More importantly, Hikaru and Himiko must have grown quite a bit, right?
Check on Kukulkan, Sakura, Ramuna, and Setto as well.
Also, I’ve heard that Nutt was waiting for you since she heard you’re back.
She probably has a lot to talk about.
When will you head over there?
You’re going to stay overnight today?
Of course, you’re welcome.
Ah, Nutt seems too impatient.
You can talk to me again over dinner.
As we dine, I listen to what’s happening with Alfred and the others while savoring a slightly extravagant hot pot.
Ann’s team, who are in charge of cooking, seem to welcome Ursa.
The ice monster Ursa brought waits outside in the kamakura near the mansion’s entrance.
There, it plays mahjong with Dors, Girar, and the Demon King.
I won’t inquire what they are doing.
Perhaps Dors and the others are using the ice monster as a substitute for E3.
I wondered if the ice monster was uncomfortable, but it seemed content, enjoying chilled sake.
The dwarves find the sensation of imbibing icy alcohol akin to sherbet quite surprising.
Please refrain from using the ice monster as a makeshift ice machine.
While warm rooms during a hot pot meal make one crave something cold, it might disrupt the mahjong game.
Even if it says it is happy to help….
It says it’s less useful at Alfred’s place.
Being an ice monster, it could assist with food preservation, right?
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean they don’t need to cool anything down.
It is too plain compared to the fire monster and the rock monster?
True, but cooling is important.
There are fire monster and rock monster too?
And even wind monster?
All of them acknowledge Ursa as their master.
Oni Maids: That ice monster…..we want it in the kitchen