A Demon Lord’s Tale: Dungeons, Monster Girls, and Heartwarming Bliss

Chapter 585

Warmth of Food

–She didn’t know much yet.

Her sense of self was just beginning to take shape, and all she could think of were vague, primitive emotions.

Hot and cold.

Fun and not fun.

Full and hungry.

Worried and unworried.

Relieved and scared.

That was all she knew.

She had only just come to understand the bare minimum and basics of being a human, and she didn’t know anything more.

But for her right now… that was enough.

“Auuuhh!” (Riou)

“Haha, Riou’s in a good mood lately. Mommy’s so happy that her daughter is full of energy.” (Lyuu)

Held in her warm arms, her heart was filled with relief.

She didn’t know the word “mother” yet, but she understood very well that it was someone she could trust unconditionally and that would protect her.

Someone she could entrust everything to.

Someone who made her feel safe from fear.

“Ohhh, you look like you’re having fun, Riou. Your smile will cure all ills and bring peace to the world!” (Yuki)

Then, as she was in a good mood, being held and comforted, she heard a voice from beside her.

She knew this voice as well.

This was also reassuring, but even more fun… it was something.

Being with him filled her with joy.

“Hah, what kind of saint is that? I understand how you feel, however.” (Lyuu)

“Aaauuh!” (Riou)

“Hmm, it looks like you want to be with daddy today. Husband, let’s switch.” (Lyuu)

“Oh, don’t mind if I do! Look, up you go, higher!” (Yuki)

She felt her body being lifted.

It was so much fun for her that she couldn’t help but laugh.

“Kyaah, uuooh!” (Riou)

“Oh? One more time? Okay, high and high!” (Yuki)

“Haha, it’s easy to understand how excited she is. I guess Riou really likes moving her body like this.” (Lyuu)

“Yeah. Well, I guess her interests will change when she starts to learn other things. Either way, it’s a good thing. When she grows up, let’s play many different games! Tag, hide and seek, sledding, splashing around in the water! There are many fun things to do! I wonder what you’ll like.” (Yuki)

“Uuuoooh!” (Riou)

“There’s a lot to do here. Husband remodeled the grassland area because you thought Illuna and the others would like it.” (Lyuu)

“It’s fun for adults too, right?” (Yuki)

“I won’t deny that. It’s not a playground, but that inn is especially great. Even though it’s a house, you can easily feel like you’re traveling.” (Lyuu)

“I like that inn, too. The hot springs are well done, and the courtyard is pretty well-made.” (Yuki)

As she was enjoying the fun sensation of floating like that for a while, Riou suddenly saw someone close to her lying on something soft and fluffy in the corner of her eye.

“Yaa!” (Riou)

“Huh? …Ah, are you more interested in Sakuya?” (Lyuu)

At the same time as she was lowered to the ground, Riou moved her arms and legs as hard as she could, heading towards the futon where Sakuya was lying.

Sometimes Riou and Sakuya slept in their cribs, but other times they slept on their futons together.

In particular, they slept on their futons during the day when someone was watching, and at night they often slept in their cribs.

And unlike Riou who could crawl, Sakuya was still unable to move on his own, so he was basically left lying on the futon.

Riou still could not understand the concept of a younger brother.

She didn’t know that she was an older sister, and even less understand that they actually had different mothers.

But she still clearly understood that Sakuya was close to her.

“Ah!” (Riou)

Riou reached Sakuya and crawled around him, as if asking to play with him.

“Uuuh…auuh?” (Riou)

“Uh?” (Sakuya)

However, Sakuya didn’t seem to understand why Riou was moving around him, and just stared at her without moving.

Seeing Sakuya simply lying there, Riou seemed to suggest that he would have more fun if he moved.

“Haha, Riou, Sakuya can’t crawl yet. Too bad… But seeing this, it seems Riou seems to understand that Sakuya is her sibling.” (Lyuu)

“It seems like Sakuya is quite conscious of Riou. Though Riou always tries to be with him like this. — Oh, Setsu! Come in.” (Yuki)

“Ah, Setsu. Come in.” (Lyuu)

“Kuu kuu!” (Setsu)

And at that moment, something furry, fluffy, warm and pleasant to the touch appeared and approached them.

Riou understood her connection with Setsu as well.

Setsu may seem different, but she was also someone close to her.

“Kuu!” (Setsu)

That furry thing licked Riou and somehow it felt fun.

By the way, Setsu didn’t usually live in the throne room, but there was a Door that led to the throne room right next to where Rir and his family lived, so Setsu could come and go whenever she wanted by asking Rir or his wife to open the Door.

Nowadays, she came over about once a day to play with Riou and the others, and was loved by Yuki and the others.

Sometimes she would stay over, and sometimes she would go back to Rir and his wife, living a carefree life.

Nowadays, Setsu had grown bigger, and with that came more stamina, so she could enjoy every day to the fullest.

Riou loved this furry thing.

She was fun to look at, fun to touch, fun when she licked her, and fun to move with.

Chasing that long thing swinging around was Riou’s current obsession, and especially when she went on an adventure chasing that long thing in this wide space, she couldn’t stop having fun, it was the best.

Setsu’s arrival also boosted Riou’s excitement, and she played with Setsu, crawling around in a good mood–and then she ran out of energy.

When she got tired and couldn’t move much, she would start to doze off, and then Lyuu would pick her up.

“Haha, you have played a lot, now sleep.” (Lyuu)

She was quickly put to bed on the futon that was already laid out, and a blanket was placed over her.

She felt warm and soft.

“Goodnight, Riou. Mommy is watching over you.” (Lyuu)

Hearing the gentle voice from above, Riou’s sense of security increased, and she fell asleep right away.

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