Cheat na Kaineko no Okage de Rakuraku Level Up - Chapter 66

The mission to exterminate monsters around the royal tomb progressed smoothly, and we reached the final day.

This day, our task was a bit different from before.

We were asked to do some maintenance work around the royal tomb, like cutting the grass.

The tomb had been neglected for a long time since visitors couldn’t come, so we were asked to tidy it up as well.

By cleaning up the area, it also helps prevent monsters from approaching the tomb and the pathway. If there’s no grass and only cobblestones, it leaves nothing for the monsters to feed on.

However, since our numbers were limited for such extensive cleanup, about 50 soldiers from the capital were dispatched to help.

The soldiers mainly handled areas near the entrance, where the likelihood of monster encounters was low. They were accompanied by a small group of adventurers for protection.

Our party, along with Richard’s beast tamer party, were assigned to clean around the tomb itself, deeper in the forest.

This was likely because if monsters appeared deep in the forest and caused panic, a smaller, more elite group would be more effective.

“Sometimes, this kind of manual labor isn’t so bad,” I commented while cutting the grass around the tomb with a scythe.

The tombstones were lined up on a slightly raised platform, surrounded by grass that had grown tall due to neglect.

“Indeed, if the tomb is completely swallowed by the forest, monsters might consider it their territory. Maintenance is important,” Misha said while cutting thin trees.

“Misha’s strength is so great she can easily cut trees…”

“Well, if we don’t remove them from the roots, they might grow back. Perhaps doing it by hand is more reliable.”

Misha effortlessly pulled out the roots.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh.

Even though she could use magic, her physical strength was more formidable…

“Ah, I want to dig up the ground…”

Lena, influenced by her canine instincts, struggled against her urge to dig while working.

Our tomb cleaning progressed smoothly. Most dangerous monsters had been eliminated, so there shouldn’t be any problems.

Suddenly, I had a mischievous idea.

It was risky, and I was prepared to be scolded later, but I decided to try it.

I cut some tall, grass-like plants.

Holding them in my hand, I approached Misha.

“What’s up, Misha?”

“Do you have something interesting?”

I waved the grass in front of her.

“Look, a cat toy.”

Would Misha be interested?

Cats can be whimsical; sometimes they play, and other times they ignore.

Moreover, since Misha was in human form, her reaction was uncertain.

“Haa. I thought you found something interesting.”

Misha looked unimpressed.

“Cats might be interested in such things, but humans aren’t. Don’t be silly.”

“Right, it’s just a childish cat trick.”

Just as I was about to give up and return to work…

Hyon.

Misha’s hand reached out towards the grass, a light cat-like punch.

“Hey, didn’t you just reach out?”

“I-It was just a joke… Just fooling around…”

Hyon.

Her hand reached out again.

It seemed her instincts couldn’t resist.

“I don’t know why, but it’s so much fun! My body reacts on its own!”

Since she seemed to enjoy it, I continued a bit longer, moving with the grass.

“Come on, over here.”

“Ugh, I can’t help reaching out! Why is this so amusing? So embarrassing! Don’t look, everyone!”

Misha’s voice drew more attention, but I decided to stop there.

“It’s nice to see Misha’s playful side. It’s a different side of her I don’t often see.”

“Don’t do this kind of thing outside, do it at the mansion when no one is around,” Misha said, slightly sulking.

“So, it’s okay to do this sometimes?”

“If it’s just sometimes… I think it’s something to do between us two…”

It seemed she found it quite enjoyable.

Meanwhile…

“Digging is definitely more fun!” Lena enthusiastically dug up roots with a spade.

Even though she could dig as a wolf, using tools as a human worked fine for her.

She appeared to be having fun, but the work was progressing well. The finer details of the cleanup should be left to the dispatched soldiers, but we had completed the basic task.

However, as the day began to fade, a small incident occurred.

Richard’s ferret, which had been helping with our work, started to make a lot of noise.