Ai wo ataeru Kemono-tachi

Chapter 15: What I want to know (part 2)

Translator: Murabito-san (BLlove translations)

'ban' means literally number or turn. Here, it means soulmate kinda. I kept it 'ban'.

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When I was a sex slave, that kind of people often came to the store.

There were many people who had horrible hobbies, so it was very difficult/painful to deal with them......

"Ah, maybe they belong to the lizard or snake race? The dragon race doesn't have scales on their skin, but they should have a sphere called dragon ball buried in their chest."

"I see, they are a completely different race."

"Then, the last country. To the west of Leonidas, there is Wolfair, the country ruled by the wolf race. It's considered as a country, but in reality, they live in some groups separately within their territory. The race with the most members in that country, the werewolves, lives in the forest and is self-sufficient. The other races in that territory build and live in their towns here and there. The main industry is wood exportation, and it's done mostly by races other than the werewolves. About the distribution of each race, other than the dragons and the aquatic race, the beastman almost live evenly in every country. Fae/fairies and elves are in Wolfair, and most dwarves live in Leonidas."

The fact that they are evenly distributed meant that they were not directly related to royalty or government of any race or country.

However, I was surprised enough by the existence of beastman, but I did not think there were even elves or dwarves.

"There are many other small countries, but it'll be endless (if we continue)."

"Thank you, I understood very well. As far as I heard, it seems that Leonidas is the one that takes the lead and is very wealthy."

"Well, that's right. Leonidas is probably the most culturally and technologically advanced."

I was now on the knees of that country's king's brother......

I raised my face and stared at him.

"Nn? What's wrong, Chika? Is it that? Do you want a kiss? It's okay for me though?"

"You're wrong!"

I turned my face to Gale-san in a hurry.

"And, it would be helpful if you could tell me more about 'ban' or partner......"

"Ah, you're right, I explained about 'ban' at noon, but first of all, they have an extremely high match of magic power (mana). And for beastman like us, 'ban' is an existence we instinctively seek for — you can say that our soul seeks for 'ban'. That's why, for me and Doug, Chika is a very important existence we're willing to protect with even our lives."

"Even with your lives, that's......"

"No, that's how it is, Chika. For us, you're the one and only one that can't be exchanged. If we lose a 'ban' we once found, we'll go crazy if we're not careful. So we can't let you go anymore, we feel sorry, but even if you don't like it (we won't let you go)."

Both Gale-san and Douglas-san had a serious expression on their faces.

"No, I do not hate it, but...... Is 'ban' and spouse not the same thing?"

"In the afternoon, that's what I and Gale wanted to ask you. But you already accepted to be our partner, so we didn't need to anymore...... First, in the case of each other's 'ban' is a beastman, you can say they're going to become companions without doubt, because they instinctively seek for each other. However, compared to the beastman, the other races, humans, elves and dwarfs, have a rather weak desire for 'ban'. Even if the beastman one-sidedly desired them, if they don't accept, they can't become companions. It's really a tragedy if an Anima, and moreover a beastman, gets rejected by their 'ban', you see? 'Ban', who is the only one for them, the one who they seek for and desire the most from their soul, and that person will never respond to their heart. If that happens, many go crazy and die."

"We made you accept us as companions in a rush, but will you regret it, Chika?"

Gale-san's big hand wrapped around mine.

"No, I won't regret it. On the contrary, I'm wondering if you're okay with me. Moreover, it's been only a few days since we met, but I'm really grateful to both of you who saved me from that hell...... And, about you two...... err...... I lo...... lo, v...... think I like you."

"Chika, you're really cute. Occhan* wants to eat you right away...... no, loves you."

*Uncle

"I also love you, Chika."

"I, I might be lacking, but please take care of me."

I bowed down deeply and tried to say the classic line*.

I never thought I would one day say this line.

*it's said when they marry, the wife says this to the husband.

"So what should a spouse do?"

"There's really nothing you must do, but since for us you're our wife, right. You see, sleeping together and, well, if you allow us to make children with you, we'd appreciate it."

"Ma, ma, ma, ma, make children!?"

"No, Chika, you don't have to think so far. You've already experienced such a terrible thing when people of this world forced you, I'll wait slowly until your wound heals."

"Tsk, Gale is so stiff/serious...... But, Chika, I'm also not going to force you, so don't worry. We'll of course wait until you think you can accept us."

"Thank you, but if it is you two, I......"

I couldn't tell them clearly until the end.

"And the next is, well, the registration on the document. If we send a notification as partners and it gets recognized, it's also registered in the guild tag. If someone attack/hit on an Animus with a partner, they'll be punished on spot and they can't complain no matter what's done to them by the partner Anima. Even if they're killed in the worst situation. It becomes easier for us to protect you if we become partners, Chika. Something like this."

"We'll send the notification because in the guild there's this kind of window*."

*backdoor

Finally, I decided to ask them about my future.

"Yes, please, and...... It is about from now on, but could I stay here and be taken care of like this?"

"Isn't it obvious. Here is already your home too, Chika. Don't be polite."

"I am really sorry about everything, really. Of course, I will do the house chores and the cooking, but is there any other place outside I could work?"

"Chika, it's okay not to work so hard, ya know? We can feed you by ourselves."

"That may be true, however, if I keep depending on you two, I think I will be unable to do anything by myself...... If there is anything I can do for this world, I would want to try it."

"If you say that much, we can think about it, but just stay where we can see you, Chika. It seems you aren't aware yet, Chika, but your appearance is really unusual in this world. We aren't certain if you'll not be kidnapped again."

"Then, isn't it better to work in the guild? It seemed that Chika had an aptitude for healing, and if we talk to Mintz, he'll take care of it."

"That's right. Is that okay, Chika?"

"Yes, of course. Sorry for the trouble."

I was reluctant to be taken care of without doing anything, after all.

If there is a job a person from another world like me could do, I would like to try to work.

==Chapter 15 end==

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-- If there's something you don't understand, I'll try to explain in the comments or in the next chap.

-- corrections are welcome

-- Keep it 'ban' or change to 'soulmate'?

--Oh, and in japanese, I can discern when Gale or Doug talk, cuz their talking style(?) is different. Would it be better if I indicate who is talking? Like, Chika talks more formally, Gale is so so and Doug talks super informal, but Idk how to show this in english.