"Thank you for your hard work, Brother Kraft."

"I just did what I had to do."

"My brother is still the same."

 

Prompted by a smiling Kyle, I sat down in my chair, and Myna hesitated for a moment before climbing onto my lap. However, the cheeks remain inflated.

 

"What's the situation like?"

"It's going well, thanks to the hard work of the adventurers, there is no intrusion into the town. Of course, there were zero deaths."

"That was good."

 

What I was most worried about was death.

Death alone is untreatable. Now.

As long as he doesn't die, heal him with heal potions, cure potions, petrification removal potions, and anything else he can do.

I patted my chest in relief.

 

"So, have you all been treated yet?"

"Yes, everyone seems to be doing well or resting Mr./Ms.."

"I don't think there's an adventurer who doesn't like festivals, and they're all up by now."

"Maybe."

 

When Kyle and I look out the window, we see adventurers who are drunk and singing merrily, and adventurers who are just cooking food. There were a variety of adventurers, including drunk and roaring with Ibiki.

A few people noticed us and waved at us. I turned around and they called out Kyle's (and I) names.

Don't call me by my name.

 

"Now, from now on, we will collect all the Cockatrice magic stones, collect only some good materials from the corpse parts, and burn all the rest. Your brother will make alchemy for combustion, right?"

"Oh, but if you only have firewood, you need a lot of firewood, and I don't know how many days it will take.

"Okay, as usual, please pay the necessary expenses through the Production Guild."

"Oh."

"Finally, let's talk about Ed Mr./Ms., Saika Mr./Ms., Kai, Mr./Ms., and Wamika Mr./Ms. ......."

 

I looked up as if jumping at the words.

 

"Kyle, I have a favor for you! I'm the one who set them on fire! That's why I'm ...... all the punishments!"

"Oh! Calm down, Brother Kraft!?"

I am well aware of the guilt of bringing this town to risk. Still, I ...... my children guilty!"

Calm down ......."

 

Just as I was about to continue, the door to the room opened and a familiar blue-haired adventurer, Raydock, entered.

 

"Yes, calm down, Kraft."

"Raydock?"

"Kyle, I'm done hearing from the kids."

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr./Ms. Raydock."

"Children...... Ed!?"

 

Coming into the room from behind Raydock was a naughty foursome, including Ed. I don't have my usual energy.

Apparently, Raydock had been listening to the situation until now.

 

"Raydock, I know there's a lot to say, but first listen to me!"

"So calm down, you should listen to me first."

 

Raydock patted me with a hand and sat down.

 

"ThiscraftfoolBut I'm misunderstanding a lot of things, so I'll start with the conclusion."

"Yes, please."

"The conclusion of the Adventurer's Guild Leader, including that of the Adventurer's Guild, is that there is no connection between the eggs that Ed and the others brought out and this Stamped."

 

It took me a while for the words to go through my brain.

 

「...... Huh?"

 

Contrary to me, Kyle nodded in satisfaction.

 

"Was that still the case?"

"Well, fundamentally, it's been a long time since they've taken the eggs, and it's hard to tie them together."

"That's right...... Was it?"

 

Come to think of it, I didn't check when the kids got the eggs.

 

"Oh, I heard from Kraft that he went to pick it up a few days later."

 

Raydock nodded at me.

 

"It's a rule of thumb, but it's true that parents who have taken their eggs will become more violent than usual and chase after them, but I've never heard of anyone causing stampedes, and if it happens at that level, humanity will be extinct by now."

"That's right."

 

It's common knowledge for adventurers not to touch eggs, but it's also true that poachers don't stop coming. It's not like I'm being stamped every time.

 

"The conclusion with the guild leader is that the cause of the stampede is still a mystery, but it may be related to the black plant found this time, so we decided to investigate."

"We will cooperate then."

"I'm counting on you."

 

While Raydock and I were talking, Kyle turned his attention to Ed and the others.

 

"Mr./Ms. Ed, the date is correct, isn't it?"

"Oh, yes, when I heard about Brother Kraft, I just couldn't stand it......

"Okay."

 

Kyle nods slowly to Ed, who is about to cry.

 

"The Guild Leader has the same conclusion, which means that it is the official position of the Adventurer's Guild. Rather, we are the ones who have to apologize. I was neglecting to train them and teach them the important things."

"There wasn't even a town code that said you couldn't take eggs."

"Kyle, ...... Raydock."

 

Oh yes, both of you.

 

"Hey, Kyle, what's going to happen to us?"

"Well, it may be strange to impose a penalty under normal circumstances, but I think it is necessary to discipline Mr./Ms. for failing to follow Kraft's warning."

"Kyle!?"

 

I panicked and tried to stop Kyle, but he closed one eye and smiled at me, so I swallowed my words and shut up.

 

"For the time being, I would like the four of you to clean up the town before going to school, can you?"

I'll do it! So don't kick me out of town!"

"Okay, cleaning is important, but don't neglect your schoolwork."

"Oh!

"Good job, Kai!"

I'll do anything as long as it doesn't bother Sister Azu!"

"Yes, good luck."

"Oh!"

 

Good. It was really good!

From now on, I have to teach them the good and the bad.

 

"And I have a request for Brother Kraft."

"What?"

"Please participate in school classes as a teacher, even if it is only once a week."

"That's it."

"Yes, I would like them to change their tutoring time to school."

「...... I see. Sure, I might have been too biased towards a few people."

"Yes, the need to learn important things from a young age has become clearer in this case. Can you help me?"

"Of course, I think I'm partly responsible for this commotion in the first place."

"This time it wasn't a direct cause, but this is a settlement, and it's quite possible that this will be the trigger next time. Thank you very much."

"Okay, leave it to me."

 

I think it's up to the teachers to decide what to teach, but I'm going to teach the kids how to live as best as I know them. Adult...... I'm not much of an adult, but it's an obligation.

 

"Okay, now that the punishment has been decided, it's time for the reward."

 

I raised an eyebrow at Kyle's words.

 

"What do you mean?"

"Thanks to the donation of the eggs they had this time, we have achieved an impressive result of zero deaths, so it is only natural that we should be rewarded for their achievements, right?"

"Oh, I see, that's right!"

"What? But we......."

"Ed, listen to Kyle now."

"Oh, yes."

 

It's about Kyle, he must have a good idea.

 

"Then my idea of rewarding you is a name."

"Name?"

 

A foursome who doesn't know what it means.

 

"Yes, it seems that everyone has only Mr./Ms.'s name and no last name."

"Oh, I'm an abandoned child."

"So, I'm going to give you the names of the four of you...... I'm going to send you my last name."

"What!?"

"Mr./Ms., we will all be brother and sister, is that okay?"

 

The four of them looked at each other with their eyes wide open, and suddenly smiled.

 

"Are you sure, Kyle?"

"Yes, is it okay to pay the reward in the name?"

Of course! That's okay for everyone, isn't it?!"

"Yes, that's good! Ed and his siblings are a bit of a mess."

"What's that?"

"I'm happy!

"Yay, they're all brothers and sisters-"

"It's a rule."

 

Smiling at the four of them frolicking, Kyle pulled out four sheets of paper from a drawer.

 

"It's my approved family register, and all you have Mr./Ms.to do is fill in your name and you'll be accepted."

 

Kyle's going to do it, I thought about it from the beginning.

I can't help but smile.

If the situation spreads this time, there will be almost no bite to children, but there is a possibility that it will remain for some people.

The combination of the penalty of cleaning and the reward without money will calm it down at once.

 

...... Isn't Kyle actually a great schemer?

 

"Uh-huh...... Ed Kendall?"

"I'm Saika Kendahl!"

"I'm Kai Kendahl!"

"I'm Wamika Kenda-ru-"

"It's my last name, but if you don't like it, I'll change it, okay?"

I'm happy! Kendahl! It's cool!"

"Yes, it's like a dream for us beastmen to have a last name!"

"Really...... Thank you so much! Master Kyle!"

"Ehehe-"

 

He seems happy from the bottom of his heart.

It's common for beastmen to have surnames, but it would have been difficult for these orphans to get one.

 

"Well, that's right. So let's take this opportunity to amend the town's bylaws so that residents who don't have a surname will also have a new official surname."

 

Hearing this, Raydock had an admiring expression on his face.

 

"Wow, so if you become a resident of Golden Dawn, you can all have a surname."

"Yes, I think we're going to need it."

There are many adventurers who don't have surnames, and I think the number of people who want to live permanently will increase."

 

Hearing the exchange sent a chill down my spine.

This is in anticipation of family register registration!

 

If it is only a name, it is often covered, but if each person also has a surname, the possibility of duplication is reduced.

Having a surname was a privilege of nobles and wealthy merchants a long time ago, but now the state also encourages people to have a surname.

If you are a resident with a certain level of education, it is normal to apply and get a surname, but it is difficult for people in the countryside or people without basic knowledge to get a surname.

It's not expensive, but you will be charged a fee.

 

Furthermore, if you become a beastman or a beastman, the hurdle will be raised.

It is a ridiculous ploy to use this incident as an opportunity to make all residents have surnames.

If this were to give him a middle name, the aristocracy would not look good.

 

Hmm? Middle name?

Remembering Kyle's full name.

 

Kyle Gandhar Baillord.

His middle name is Gandhar.

And the last name given to the children this time is Kendall.......

 

I see, it's a difficult production.

Kyle winked again.

 

Kyle...... Horrible child!