Starting with the defeated female knight

and......

His flowing eyes moved slightly, his gaze traveling from the smiling face all the way to the mountains, pausing for a moment, and then flowing back.

Does this woman... really have that kind of thing?

No, the question should be: is this woman in front of me really a human being?

The dark green eyes flowed silently.

Vanessa maintained her smile.

After a moment, seeing that Green did not ask any questions, Vanessa's smile became even gentler.

Edith, who was acting as the translator, was brought over before she was fully awake. After clearing up the misunderstanding and translating, she was also a bit confused.

Although it wouldn't be difficult to sober her up if they wanted to continue the conversation, neither Vanessa nor Green seemed to have any intention of continuing.

After briefly confirming the situation, they decided to separate for the time being, allowing Edith and Cecilia to rest well, and then talk again when they had time later.

"Well then, I'll await your return."

After nodding slightly, Vanessa watched the three leave the room, then picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and shook her head.

"What a strange fellow creature..."

She was just as strange as she was.

Blue butterflies fluttered gently, gathered together, and then quietly disappeared.

I don't know where they went.

......

the other side.

Do not eat raw meat; it must be fully cooked before eating!

Wash your hands and paws before meals, and learn how to use utensils properly!

You have to take a shower before bed tonight, no amount of pleading will work. After I get the toothpaste and toothbrush, you'll have to brush your teeth!

Although both the construction of the camp and the communication with Edith went very smoothly, Green's work was very successful.

But it was only in the cave, the place where he gathered the most power, that he encountered unimaginable difficulties and even suffered setbacks several times.

That was Ella's education.

It wasn't that Ella didn't listen to him; on the contrary, since he rescued her, Ella's obedience to him had almost surprised Green, who even wondered if his passivity had brainwashed the girl after polluting her mind.

But what happened next quickly dispelled his doubts.

If I had brainwashed her, would she still be like this?

After several days of treatment, using nutrient solutions and medicinal soups prepared by people outside the camp, Ella was not completely cured, but at least her stomach had recovered to a presentable state, and her figure was much fuller than before, at least she could be described as 'slender'.

Seeing that her health was gradually improving, Green thought that he should teach the child something, and he couldn't let her be a 'wolf child' forever.

Because of his experience in modifying humans in the camp, and the child's kind behavior towards him these days, he didn't initially think it would be too difficult.

—It's just teaching a kid, what's so difficult about it?

But as it turned out, he was wrong, terribly wrong.

This child may be obedient, but there might be something wrong with his/her brain.

He repeatedly said he couldn't eat raw meat, and the first thing he would do upon seeing prey was to instinctively rush towards it, his eyes filled with desire for food.

She didn't seem very bright to begin with, and her hands, which are supposed to be human hands, weren't as dexterous as her claws, making it much more difficult for her to handle utensils. Even with the simplest spoon, it took several days of teaching and feeding before she could barely learn to use it.

Even after learning how to use it, they still don't like to use it. They still habitually use their claws directly, and then either they get burned and pull back, or they leave dozens of hairs in the pot.

As for bathing, I don't know if it's a canine habit, but Ella hates bathing. Every time Green asks her to take a bath, she looks aggrieved, but she doesn't seem to mind soaking in the tentacle pool.

After trying several sets of these, Green became even more certain of his previous idea.

From a human perspective, this child is indeed not very bright, and no one would doubt that he is a disabled child.

But if you treat her like a puppy, not only will all the problems be solved, but she can even be described as an exceptionally howling dog, with intelligence that is among the best.

"...Fine, I guess I'll just keep her like this."

After yet another educational failure, Green gave up the struggle.

Green gently stroked her cheek with his tentacles, soothing her anxiety about not meeting Green's expectations. Then, he extended his eyeball tentacles again and gently touched her lips.

Then, almost instinctively, Ella knelt on the ground, raised her head slightly, adjusted it to a suitable angle for it to enter, and opened her small mouth. At the same time, a lubricating liquid began to secrete in her throat, which expanded slightly, automatically completing all the preparations.

Even in his eyes, the fear from before was completely gone, replaced by anticipation.

To determine the condition of the child's stomach, Green performed numerous gastroscopy procedures on her during this period.

After several attempts, perhaps due to improved technique or simply getting used to it, now, as long as he makes a gesture, the child can kneel down and enter easily with his mouth open. Moreover, judging from his behavior, he no longer feels so uncomfortable, and even binding is no longer necessary.

As for why they were kneeling...

[Squatting, kneeling, crawling, or on all fours]

For a puppy, being able to walk on two legs is already a miracle; expecting her to learn to sit or do anything else is incredibly difficult.

Ella hated sitting. After Green tried to teach her for a while, not only did he fail to get her used to sitting, but she also started to become interested in crawling like a dog.

In order to prevent her from deteriorating to the point of giving up even standing and walking, Green had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​continuing to teach her and chose to go along with her.

[So what if I kneel? There are fleshy pads woven from tentacles underneath, so it won't hurt my knees.]

Thinking this, the eyeball tentacles reached out again, penetrating deep into the esophagus, which was already wet and adapted to his shape.

Gulu, Gulu.

Ella's throat bobbed, and she opened her mouth wide to welcome the tentacle's entry. Her face showed no discomfort whatsoever; instead, she squinted her eyes in apparent enjoyment.

It's warm and cozy...so comfortable.

It feels so full, like it's been filled up... I'm so happy.

It smells really good, and I'd love to lick it, but Mr. Tentacles would get upset and say not to disturb his work...

Then wait until he comes out, and then lick those tentacles that secrete delicious slugs.

Thinking this, Ella's mouth secreted more fluid, making Green's entry even smoother.

moment.

The tentacle, covered in slime, was pulled out. After shaking off the drool, it touched her face with another tentacle.

"Yes, I'm almost fully recovered. After a while, I shouldn't need to have any more checkups."

Ella tilted her head, not understanding what he meant.

But that's okay.

After confirming that today's check-up was over, Ella ran off happily, plunged into the pool of tentacles, picked up a tentacle from it, and started playing with it while licking it.

Seeing the child gradually regain his energy, Green's eyes showed a hint of relief.

Then, he turned his gaze outside.

Below the mountains, a group of disheveled, emaciated, and numb-looking humans, led by a man in black robes, were slowly entering his territory.

Subsequently, upon arriving at the agreed-upon location, dozens of tentacles emerged from the ground, surrounding them and slowly opening their eyes.

The man in black robes slowly turned around, and amidst the horrified gazes of the crowd, he opened his arms to face the tentacles and smiled.

"Welcome to Dawn City."

Just as I said.

"This will be your place of rebirth."

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P.S.: More to come later.

Volume 1: Chapter 21: Spinning Like a Top

The man in black robes was originally a human from the camp that Grimm had taken in, and the people he brought with him were the refugees mentioned earlier.

The black robes were uniforms that Green had prepared for them. The reason they were black was not because of Green's preference, but because the camp was just starting out and there were not many people or supplies.

So even when it's a reward, practical factors must be considered. In the end, black was chosen as the most dirt-resistant and easiest color to match.

Furthermore, considering the conditions of the people in the camp at the time, Green even waterproofed these black robes. Not only were they comfortable enough to be worn as normal robes, but they could also be used as raincoats on rainy days. Wearing them while fishing could also repel mosquitoes. They even had a self-cleaning function, so they didn't need to be washed; a quick rinse with water was all it took to clean them. They were very well received as soon as they were released.

But there is a small problem.

It wasn't noticeable when it was first designed, but it became apparent after all the humans in the camp started wearing them.

Looking at the figures dressed in uniform black robes moving back and forth in the tentacle jungle, even Green felt a bit uneasy, let alone others.

But the items have already been distributed, and the new city is currently under construction with everything in need of rebuilding. Green doesn't have the time or manpower to deal with these small matters, so they haven't been processed yet.

Now, looking at the refugees trembling in the pile of tentacles, and the black-robed man in the middle with a fanatical, or rather proud, expression, Green fell into deep thought.

[This does seem a bit strange]

[If it doesn't work, let's revise it a little later.]

However, even if changes are needed, it certainly won't happen now.

Collecting their thoughts, they checked the situation, counted the number of people, and then moved their tentacles to make way for the black-robed man to continue leading them forward.

After witnessing the tentacles, a sense of fear crept into the previously lifeless and numb refugees.

Originally, when he accepted the invitation from the man in black robes, he was exhausted from his escape and had run out of food. Although he felt something was wrong, he thought that he would die anyway, so he gritted his teeth and accepted the invitation and followed him into the 'mountain range'.

However, they now regret it.

Although staying outside would most likely mean death, judging from the way things are here, death might be a relief compared to what they'll suffer later.

"Mom, I'm scared..."

"...Don't be afraid, everything will be alright."

Despite her body trembling with fear, the mother still hugged her child and gently comforted him.

But after she finished comforting him and came to her senses, she saw the man in black robes looking at her.

Or rather, the child in her arms.

Upon noticing her gaze, the man in black robes looked up and gave her a kind smile.

"You're lucky."

"This child might be the type of child adults like."

The man in the black robe was referring to Green's care for the children in the camp.

Although his appearance was a bit lacking, he was still a time traveler, and Green valued the care and education of children quite a bit.

After all, from the most practical point of view, children's work ability is far inferior to that of adults, but their plasticity is much higher.

Cultivate them first, and harvest them when they reach a certain level. The return on investment is much higher than consuming them as expendable resources from a young age.

So, although there weren't many children in the camp, Green set up a small school for them while building the camp, and then selected some people from the camp who had various skills to teach classes in their spare time.

It's a very poor school, so poor that Green Green is embarrassed to call it a school. At best, it's an after-school interest group. But he's determined to fix it properly after the construction is finished.

But for the people on the border of the empire, even such a crude classroom was novel enough.

As for schools, they only exist in the capital and its surrounding areas, and are almost legendary to them.

Therefore, they found it difficult to understand Green's persistence in this regard. Coupled with Edith's previous experience and Green's care for children, they simply interpreted it as Green liking children, especially little girls.

If Green weren't mind-reading, he would probably have pulled out his copper-headed tentacles and whipped these people who were randomly labeling him into spinning tops.

Now, it was clear that the mother had also misunderstood the man in black, and her body trembled even more violently.

"She...she's just a child, please..."

"No matter what it is, no matter the cost, as long as it's something I can afford, I'll give it..."