Chapter 24
Chapter 24
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 24
Chapter Title: Volume 5 - A World Where Heads Are Flower Fields (3)
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◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Sigh, who does she take after to be so stubborn?"
"You. You."
I've said it before, but you have no idea how scary your wife is.
Chasing after Dad even when he said he didn't like it, insisting she loved him, begging to make a baby.
Honestly, our Orca is way kinder than Mom and listens so much better, don't you think?
"Huh? Does that mean you're seriously tempting me right now? Should we make a little Orca sibling today?"
"You're so convincing when you say it that it scares me—stop it..."
"Of course I'm serious. Orca, you'd like a little sibling, right?"
"A sibling? Yeah! Siblings sound cute."
"See?"
"No, you said we'd hold off until Orca turns adult, and now you're jumping right in?"
"Exactly. I've held back for nineteen years—any longer and cobwebs are gonna grow down there. I can't live like this!"
"Watch your mouth in front of the kid!"
"She's an adult now!"
Why are they fighting again?
Of course, they get along so well that I knew they'd be laughing and hugging in no time, so it didn't even bother me anymore.
It's just everyday stuff now, so I let it slide.
"Thanks for the meal! Mom, I'm heading out now!"
"Okay. Wash up and come out—I'll get you all dolled up a bit."
"Sure!"
I soaked my body in the warm water and started pondering what to check out in the capital today.
First, I'd head to some inn-like place, pay for a room like normal!
Then wander around on my own, sightseeing, grabbing food at whatever looked tasty!
Just imagining it was already exciting.
'When I went with Mom or Dad, I couldn't roam freely.'
How fun would it be to chase after every pretty thing I spotted?
Honestly, trudging around the same old forest spots every day got boring, but the capital was packed with buildings and all sorts of fun stuff, right?
Birthdays had always been fun so far, but I could boldly predict none would top today's happiness.
"Hoo, starting to leak already today. Such a pain."
I sighed as I watched the pure white liquid trickling from my big nipples.
This stuff called breast milk had started coming steadily after I began menstruating—apparently, it was supposed to only happen to mothers after having a baby.
But as an exception, half-race women had this chronic trait where it flowed consistently after periods started.
"Ngh...!"
So every morning while washing, I had to squeeze out the buildup from the day before.
If I didn't, it'd leak out all damp while I was out playing, which felt gross.
The sensation of milking it out was kinda weird too, but it was quick, so I could deal.
"Chup..."
Lately, I'd picked up a new technique: bringing my nipple straight to my mouth and sucking it out.
If I milked it thoroughly like this, I wouldn't have to worry about it bothering me until tomorrow morning.
"Phew, kneading it to get the milk out left my boobs a bit sore..."
Thinking about it, the breast milk was annoying enough, but these ever-growing tits were a hassle to manage too.
The upside was I could suck the milk straight out like just now thanks to their size.
But they jiggled so much when I ran around, making them hard to handle, and corsets or whatever to hold them down felt too tight—I couldn't breathe.
After emptying the milk and washing my whole body, I shampooed my hair.
As I brushed it out in front of the mirror, my pink locks scattered and sparkled every which way.
I checked my eyes just in case, and yep—same green as always.
"No redness or gunk. Perfect!"
When I stepped out, Mom grabbed me, sat me down, and started blow-drying my hair.
I always felt so relaxed when she did this—maybe it was the warm air?
"There, mostly dry... Let me tie it up for you."
Mom gathered my hair back into a ponytail, led me to the mirror, and nodded in satisfaction.
Even I had to admit it looked perfect, so I nodded too and gave my approval.
Guess that means I'm good to go?
"Don't lose your allowance, blow it all, or run into trouble without coming straight home. Here's extra emergency cash—only use it to get back if something happens."
"Got it!"
"Try to keep your fangs covered when you open your mouth wide. No need to pretend you're a full elf, but if they mistake you for one, just let 'em. Getting outed as half-orc could mean trouble."
"Ugh, Mom, you worry too much..."
"Can't help it when my girl's out alone."
"I'm an adult now!"
She shot back that it was scarier since even as an adult I was like this, but when I glared, she played dumb, teasing if I'd said something.
Come on, seriously?
"Orca, have a safe trip. Don't let anything happen to you."
"Yes!"
"Ahem, don't worry—just go have fun! If our girl comes back happy, Mom and Dad'll make you a sibling!"
"This elf—really!?"
"Nope, soon as Orca's out, we're starting. No mercy today."
"O-Orca! Skip going out today and save Dad..."
"I'm off!"
Whew, good thing I didn't dawdle even a little, or Dad would've grabbed me.
The permitted time wasn't that long anyway—no wasting it.
I pulled out my map right away, double-checked the route to the capital, and started walking.
"Whoa...!"
Of course, first time solo meant some trial and error, but dredging up memories from trips with Mom got me there for real.
A place I'd sworn I could never reach alone just yesterday?
Ah, already feeling the happiness kick in.
"There was a yummy waffle spot around here, right?"
Memory led me straight there, and yep—the waffles I'd begged Mom for popped into view.
Not hungry now, so later—but I remembered how amazing they were.
Gotta come back for some before I leave.
"And there was some alley-like thing over here... Oh, yeah! This is it!"
The one Mom always flat-out refused when I begged to go down.
Looks like just a shortcut to the main road now, but back then, I wanted it so bad...
"Ngh... Kinda tight."
Thought it'd be fun, but my huge chest made it a squeeze—hard to move.
Made it across somehow, but my nipples grazed the wall, dirtying my clothes in the exact shape.
Time for a change.
"Maybe find an inn early and stash my stuff?"
Change clothes too, then roam light and easy.
Luggage was getting heavy anyway—perfect timing.
Now, the key was picking a good inn...
"Hmm, never noticed before since Mom always booked, but this is trickier than I thought."
It took way longer than expected wandering with the stain, but I finally spotted a decent-looking inn.
Everyone stared as they passed—super embarrassing.
They probably thought I was some sloppy kid...
"Welcome!"
"Hi. I'd like a room for the night."
"Solo?"
"Yes."
"Prices vary by room and bed size. Pick from these. For solos, I recommend this row."
"Whoa, you show pictures of the rooms?"
"Photos."
"Pho-tos...?"
"Think of 'em as super realistic drawings. Huh, miss, are you half-orc by any chance?"
"Yes!?"
Oh no.
Mom said never let on I'm half.
Did my fangs show when I gaped at 'photos'?
What if they say half-orcs can't stay here even if I pay?
Argh, idiot—got too excited, overlooked the big thing, gonna ruin day one!
"Whoa, first live half-orc I've seen. So cool."
"Huh?"
"Right, you didn't know photos either... No worries. I don't have bad feelings toward half-orcs."
"R-really? Can I believe you? But Mom said I'd get hated bad if outed..."
"Haha, probably true up until last week..."
Last week?
So things changed this week?
But Mom said the war grudge was a deep chasm, hard to fix...
"Check in first. Wanna take this and wait in your room? I'll swing by after my shift and explain."
"Why are you being so nice to me...?"
"Dunno. First time seeing one, but 'half-orc' just feels... familiar? Affectionate, maybe?"
"W-wait, are you half too?"
"Nah, plain human. Oh, you might figure it out reading this."
What the heck does that even mean?
How's a book gonna explain, and why does a regular human feel close to half-orcs?
No clue, no matter how I thought.
"The Elf Dreaming of an Affair with an Orc Feels Frustrated Again Today"
The cover showed a cheeky elf and a flustered orc.
It looked just like Mom and Dad—so I flipped it open without thinking to check the contents.
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