In my previous life, for a long time, I was known as Rudeus of the Mud Mire.
This shows how proficient I am in Earth Magic and Water Magic.
To give an analogy, it’s like the Stand of a certain oceanographer, able to precisely beat you half to death, leaving you with just one breath but unable to die.
Based on the above standards.
I made those people cry and run away.
Hmm, I admit, this time was a bit more excessive than in my previous life.
But I couldn’t help it.
Although I know you’re not bad people, you reminded me of some unpleasant memories.
So suffer a little.
The three children cried and ran away, and my gaze fell on Sylphy.
Her hair, which was long for a child, her delicate nose, exquisite lips, pointed chin, porcelain-white skin, coupled with an expression like a startled rabbit, created an unimaginable beauty.
Hey, hey, hey… How could my former self have mistaken such a beautiful girl for a boy?
Was I blind?!
“Are you okay?
Is anything dirty?” I crouched down slightly, my clothes accidentally getting mud on them, but I didn’t care.
“Hmm… hmm… N-no, it’s fine…” Sylphy gave me a timid expression.
Uh, uh, uh… N-not good!
Little Rudy seems to be reacting!
Just like that time at the Magic University when she cured my ED, Sylphy successfully made my little brother stand up.
But I’m only 5 years old?
No, I have to hold back, I can’t show a strange expression.
“Put your things aside first, and kneel by the ditch over there.” “Ah?
Eh?” Sylphy was a bit confused but still did as I said.
So obedient.
Even in bed, Sylphy is the very submissive and well-behaved type.
However, this obedience and good behavior are only for me; it’s better for her to be a bit more assertive with others.
I released Water Magic heated with Fire Magic, gently pouring it over Sylphy’s head.
“Whoa!!” Sylphy thought she was being bullied again and hastily tried to escape.
But no, you can’t; you’ll get sick if you don’t wash yourself properly.
So I grabbed her slender wrist and forcefully washed her entire body clean.
“Good.” After washing, Sylphy’s thin clothes became transparent, and her familiar figure came into view… Ah!
Little Rudy, no!
Now is not your time to shine, is it?
I quickly steadied my lower body.
How troublesome!
Does this body, which inherited the Greyrat Family bloodline, have no defense against women?
Damn it!
I used Fire Magic and warm wind to dry Sylphy’s body with a handkerchief.
Once her clothes dried, their previously translucent effect disappeared.
Little Rudy continued to sleep soundly.
“Th-thank you…” Sylphy stammered.
“Next time this happens, hit them hard, or they’ll keep bothering you.” “But if I resist, bigger kids will come…” “Then you knock down the bigger kids too!” “How can I do that…?” Sylphy looked embarrassed.
I smiled.
“It’s really tough for you, being bullied because your hair color is similar to the Superd.” “Are y-you okay?” “Because my teacher is also a demon, I don’t have any prejudice.
By the way, what race are you?” “…I don’t know.” Sylphy pursed her lips slightly, looking a bit downcast.
“My mother is human, and my father is half-human and half-Long-Eared Race.” “A quarter Long-Eared Race bloodline, huh…” “Although Father said…
I’m not a demon…
but my hair color is different from both Father and Mother…” As Sylphy spoke, she started to cry, feeling wronged.
It’s really not easy for her.
I couldn’t help but gently stroke Sylphy’s head.
I know why.
Sylphy, like me, has something called the laplace factor.
That’s why she has green hair despite having no demon bloodline.
But there’s no point in telling her now.
After the Great Transfer incident, this green hair will turn white anyway.
I like both colors, you know?
“You’re going to deliver food to your father, right?” I asked.
“Mm…” “Then let’s go, I’ll go with you.” “Eh?
Why?” “Look, those guys might come back.
If you get bullied again, wouldn’t I lose face?” “Mm, ah…” Sylphy nodded, looking a bit bewildered.
So obedient, so well-behaved.
But I’m sorry, Sylphy, I lied.
Those guys will definitely not come back.
I just wanted to spend more time with you, that’s why I said I’d go with you.
“Um, thank you for protecting me.” Sylphy said.
“We’re friends, you know?
Friends should help each other.” “A-are we, are we friends?” “Sylphy doesn’t want to be?
Then just pretend I didn’t say anything.” “Ah!
S-sorry, I don’t not want to…
Rather, thank you for being willing to be my friend…” Because of her hair color, Sylphy had no friends in the village.
So, upon hearing that I was willing to be her friend, she got a little too excited.
Hmm?
You ask how I could tell?
Come on, her ears were practically fluttering like a small fan.
It was like this in my previous life too; whenever Sylphy got excited or shy, her long ears would tremble non-stop.
She’s just too cute.
“Let’s go!” I said, naturally taking Sylphy’s hand.
“Mm…” Sylphy nodded, her face flushed.
We delivered the meal to Mr.
Rolles together.
Afterward, we had a blast playing.
…
After taking Sylphy home, I was in a very pleasant mood.
It had been a long time since I played with my wife, though it was a bit regrettable that a child’s body couldn’t do what an adult’s could.
But before entering the house.
I still reined in my mood a bit.
Because I knew, Paul’s mood right now was quite displeased, you see.
As expected.
He was standing in the entryway, hands on his hips, looking angry.
Memories gradually flooded my mind.
In my previous life, I argued strongly, and this incident made Paul lose his confidence as a father.
But not this time.
Because Paul is my father.
Even if it’s an act, I want to make Paul feel better; this is what I, as a son, should do.
So…
“I’m sorry, Father!” When I came before my father, I immediately bowed deeply and sincerely.
Paul was momentarily stunned.
But soon, he resumed his angry posture.
“Why are you saying sorry?” “Because I did something bad outside today.”