As I concluded that it would be nice if the confusion would be settled by tomorrow, Hokuto barked while looking at me.
“What is it, Hokuto? Did you feel like hitting the villagers who made a fool?” (Sirius)
“That’s not it, Aniki! Hokuto-san said he can replace the horse.” (Reus)
“What did you say, do you intend to pull the carriage?” (Sirius)
When I looked at Hokuto, he was wagging his tail and was smiling as if saying to entrust the matter to him.
“I am grateful but with that, you will look nothing but a domestic animal. Are you fine with that?” (Sirius)
“That’s right! In worst case scenario, I’ll pull the carriage, so it is not necessary for Hokuto-san to do that.” (Reus)
Since it is a problem to the siblings, to make them silent, Hokuto interrupted the discussion and barked several times to convince them. When the exchange was over, it appeared that everything had been entirely decided since the siblings nodded in satisfaction.
But, I haven’t understood yet. They were a bit reluctant to treat Hokuto, who they see like family, as a domestic animal. Hokuto whined like a spoiled child and brought his nose at me who was being troubled.
“He said if he pulls it, a horse will not be necessary and also the food. He can help you other than fighting too. Even so, there is something he wants.” (Reus)
“What does he want?” (Sirius)
“He wants a collar. He wants proper proof as someone who attends Aniki.” (Reus)
“…Understood. Since there is truth to what he said, I will depend on him then. And, I will make a splendid collar.” (Sirius)
“That’s great, Hokuto.” (Reese)
“If it’s for Hokuto-san, the collar must be more splendid compared to collar that I’m wearing.” (Emilia)
I thought of correcting about the one I handed over to them was not a collar but a choker but I decided to leave it since they looked happy thinking of it as a collar.