Newlywed survival trip begins.
Well, things were probably fine up until our graceful landing from that forced skydiving. But then, a problem arose.
"…… Dirk……"
"Hmm, for now we’ll just have to figure out our direction using the sun’s position. I never thought the Knights Order’s survival training would actually come in handy."
Apparently, the magic and magnetic fields in this area are all messed up, so neither compasses nor magic work properly. To make matters worse, I left behind the teleportation magic stone, thinking, "It connects so easily, I’ll just use it later." Naturally, we can't use communication magic either.
Thankfully, Valkyrie and Rosie-kun can still be used as weapons. But nothing too complex. So much for our honeymoon trip... Was it my fault? When I looked at Dirk, he smiled gently and patted my head.
"Well, I’m just glad you’re safe, Rosarin. The plan’s off track, but I’m kind of happy we’re alone together. Even if they’re just babies, I still don’t like the idea of the other fluffballs taking you away from me."
That shy smile of his—so cute, so handsome—it made my heart flutter. Kyaaaahh! My husband is the absolute best!!
"I love you. Please marry me."
"We’re already married."
"Oh right, we are. What a wonderful husband you are. I feel totally energized now! I love you, Dirk! Love, love, love, love, I adore you! I’m falling for you all over again!! No, I’ve always loved you and always will!!"
That’s right! No matter where we are, if I have Dirk, it's paradise! Thankfully, my bag still works. We'll be fine, we’ll make it work! Super energized—Rosarin!!
"Anyway, let’s get out of this forest and try to reach a village. We need to contact someone. Even if we can’t find a village, if we just get out of this forest, we can move using Valkyrie or Rosie."
"Yeah!"
So, we changed clothes and started walking... but the scenery wouldn’t change. From above, this area looked like an expansive forest, so I guess it can’t be helped. The unpaved ground is awkward to walk on.
"Rosarin, get on."
"Huh?"
Dirk, now in his black panther beastman form, made the suggestion.
"It’s hard to walk, right? There’s no path, and in places like this, you’ve got poisonous bugs and snakes, so I’ll carry you."
"Eh… won’t I be heavy?"
"You’re light, Rosarin."
"I mean, um…"
"If you got poisoned or something, that’d be the end, right? I can’t use detox magic, and I’m not as knowledgeable as you."
"Please do."
It’s not ideal, but I do know a lot about poisons. Thanks to Arisa and Gora-chan insisting that I be prepared in case something happens—even if I’m fine, I might need to save someone else. They trained me so I could act even when they weren’t around.
He picked me up effortlessly, and I thought:
What is this blessing?
Being carried by my beloved husband as we walk... it's just too happy. I lean against his neck, enveloped in Dirk’s scent. Ahh, his furry neck feels so good and fluffy...
"Purrrr…… Don’t get distracted. No fluffing!"
"Yes, sir!"
That was unconscious! I just love Dirk too much, I couldn’t help myself… Haah, I love him…
"Rosarin, if you don’t want to do it out here in the woods, stop."
"I’m terribly sorry. I’ll be careful!"
Seriously, I don’t want to do that in a forest. There’s no bath, and I’d hate to be caught.
"Good…… There’s a river."
I couldn’t tell, but Dirk was apparently checking the surroundings with his ears and nose twitching.
"Which way?"
"That way. If we’re near water, someone might be there. Let’s check it out."
Using Rosie-kun as a spear, Dirk cleared a path as we walked. My husband is so cool. I’m confident I could watch him forever and never get bored, but I don’t intend to just be a burden as his wife.
What’s interfering with the magic and magnetic field? I tried probing. The interference… it’s not stationary. It’s following us.
"… That’s strange."
"What is?"
"This forest has bugs, but no birds or beasts."
"Ah…"
True. In such a vast forest, it’s natural to expect animals or monsters. We’ve walked a lot and not felt a single presence.
"And… behind us."
"Eep!?"
Please don’t whisper in my ear. Dirk really needs to realize he’s dangerously sexy dynamite. Black panthers are sexy dynamite beauties.
"Rosarin?"
You adorable little rascal, tilting your head like that! I love you! But this Rosarin doesn’t go down so easily!
"Because you whispered in my ear… I got surprised~"
I whispered sweetly enough to stick a heart at the end of my sentence.
"!??"
Dirk’s fur bristled up like zap zap zap. It was super effective! I grinned, satisfied at my successful revenge… but then, a chill ran down my spine…?
"… Rosarin?"
"Eek!?"
Ah, this is bad. I was just trying to poke Dirk’s switch and run, but… I didn’t escape in time. Actually, I’d already been caught.
"Mmmmmm!???"
My scream echoed through the forest.
Black panthers are wild beasts. Take them lightly, and you’ll regret it… ding~
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