Susan, who was waiting outside, couldn't help but giggle to herself, thinking Nula got flushed after apologizing to her son in front of her. The time soon passed, and five minutes later, both Fuyu and Nula came out of the room.

"So, are you two done...?" Susan asked with a smile.

"Yes," Fuyu replied as Nula nodded. She was trembling a bit after standing right before Susan. Her nipples were still erect and sensitive, and the leaf top touching them made her jolt in surprise.

"So you guys aren't fighting like others, right...? By the way, Fuyu, did Nula apologize to you when I left?" Susan asked with curiosity, looking at Fuyu. Nula got a bit nervous at the question. She stared at Fuyu, trying to warn him not to say anything, but Fuyu didn't look at her before replying, "Yes." Susan laughed heartily at his answer, making Nula flush with anger, but she remained silent with a red face as she didn't want to appear bad in front of Fuyu for some reason.

"Anyway, Aunt, I wanted to thank you," Fuyu said, catching Nula's attention. She looked at them.

"Oh, why?" Susan asked in confusion.

"Well, that's because, because of you, I was able to earn my first money from this job," Fuyu said with a smile, showing them the kuri he got from Lyra, which greatly shocked Nula. She immediately asked how he got it.

"Well, from massaging Aunt Lyra and Sister Diana. They have given me an advance for a month," Fuyu said. Susan asked with surprise, "Oh, Diana is also taking the massage from you? But don't you think it's quite low money for an entire month of hard work?" Susan asked, seeing the kuri and thinking it was a bit less. Nula was speechless for a moment.

"Yeah, but I'm not doing it on a regular basis. I only do it one or two days a week, so it's understandable, no?" Fuyu asked as Susan nodded in understanding. "Hmm... then it's alright."

"Wait—wait, what are you guys talking about?" Nula asked with disbelief and distaste.

"Huh... didn't I tell you that Fuyu started his massaging job at Diana's hut?" Susan said with a plain expression.

"No, you said it, but I thought you were kidding at the time. And wait, baby, tell me, are they making fun of you or me for doing this?" Nula asked. She wasn't worried about him doing the job but about the social humiliation.

"Ah... no, Mother, they are like you. Aunt Lyra didn't say anything, although she tried to make me understand, but I didn't," Fuyu said. He explained a bit about how Diana had asked him if he didn't feel shame or so, but it didn't matter to him. Nula was speechless and felt fearful of becoming a laughing stock in front of others (her friends) because of her son's actions.

"How can I not worry...? It's so shameful," Nula thought. She was quite conscious of her social image; after all, she guarded her image and reputation with her life—that's what made her so desirable in others' eyes in her prime, but that strict personality regarding reputation had become an obsession. She would do anything just to maintain a good reputation of herself but because of her love for her child it was even making her unable to keep her reputation intact.

"Don't think too much, Mother, everything is fine. No one said a word about you. You can rest assured. By the way, I want you to continue the marriage process of Manu without troubling others, alright?" Seeing Nula deep in thought, Fuyu told her not to worry before mentioning this.

"What...? Wait, are you telling me to marry off Manu just because you got some kuri? Do you think it would be enough for us to survive until the next round of crops comes? Are you getting dumber by the minute, doing stupid things?" Nula asked in frustration, clearly not happy about this.

"Yes, Fuyu, this kuri won't be enough in the slightest. Even if I were to add the kuri Noah would give me, it wouldn't be enough for all of us to survive if we married Manu using the kuri we have," Susan explained, and Nula nodded. Fuyu looked at them before saying with a smile,

"Yes, I know that."

"Then why are you telling Nula to marry Manu?" Susan asked immediately.

"Well, because I have found a way to earn more kuri, and don't worry, Mother, it's not dangerous at all. So be at ease; it's going to be fine, that's why I said that... you can believe me," Fuyu said with a faint smile as he grabbed both of their hands. Neither resisted, as their focus was on his words rather than the romantic gesture.

"I can't believe you and can't put others' survival at risk just by your words, baby. If only my survival was at risk by doing that, I would have agreed to your words without thinking twice, but I have to think about others, so sorry, baby, I won't agree to do this until you provide the kuri we need to survive until the next round of crops," Nula said. She felt a bit emotional rejecting her son like that. Her hands were firmly touching his, while her sparkling eyes, filled with affection yet distance, stared at him. It was as if she wanted to agree to his words and would be very happy to do so, but she couldn't because others also mattered.

"Yes, Fuyu, I agree with Nula. I don't support your words, although I am very happy that you are so caring for your brother, but..." Susan said. Fuyu's attention turned towards her before a smile formed on his face as he replied.

"I understand, Mother. I will do as you say before marrying Manu to Rani. But until then, don't trouble Lara or anyone; leave everything to me," Fuyu said this to Nula. Nula bit her lower lip before saying,

"I don't break promises every time." Nula replied softly. Fuyu then let go of her hand before asking when the others might return.

"Don't know," Nula said, as she didn't know when others would come back. Her focus was a bit away from Fuyu's work.

"I see, well, anyway... Aunt, are you free? How about we go and take a stroll outside?" Fuyu asked Susan. Nula's eyebrows furrowed before she asked,

"Well... ugh... yeah, I am."

"Do you wish to go somewhere?" Nula asked.

"Nah... not really, just wanted to take a stroll around. But since Manu, Lara, or Katty aren't here, I asked Aunt. Just for a refreshment," Fuyu explained.

"Oh, then I also want to go with you guys," Nula said with excitement. Susan was thinking something in her mind but remained silent outwardly.

"Alright... let's go then," Fuyu said.

"No, wait, I have to make dinner, and someone should stay here until anyone returns," Nula said. Fuyu stopped, thinking for a moment before saying they could leave after she was done with her work. Nula agreed and left for the kitchen while Fuyu went to the room with Susan to wait.

"By the way, Aunt, it feels so good to hug you while sleeping," Fuyu whispered softly as he put one leg on top of Susan's legs. She was lying next to him. She had wanted to go and help Nula with the work, but Fuyu had stopped her and made her lie down next to him.

"Hmm... I already know this; you've said this to me multiple times, so tell me, is there anything else you want to tell me before I go to help Nula?" Susan said as she looked at him.

"Hmm... no, not really, I just wanted to hug you," Fuyu said with a plain expression.

Susan just looked at Fuyu's face before asking, "Then why did you want to go on a walk with me? Before, I thought you had something to tell me in private," Susan said, stating truthfully what she thought.

"Nah, I don't... but if you wish, I can tell you something special," Fuyu said with a smile as he directly got on top of Susan.

"What, no. I am not in the mood for this bullshit, so get off of me. Plus, Nula is still here, so get off," Susan said in a slightly uninterested tone as she looked to the side while Fuyu's body was squeezing her body beneath him. She was feeling his weight and warmth and was unable to maintain eye contact for long because she thought if she did, Fuyu would start doing something right there, which she didn't want.

"Huh, what are you saying...? Not in the mood? I wanted to say something," Fuyu said with a smile. Susan turned to look at him with interest as she asked, "Oh, really?"

"Yes..."

"Then tell me," Susan said. As Fuyu leaned forward, getting this close to her face, she thought he wanted to kiss her. This realization ruined her curiosity. She accepted her fate and closed her eyes to give him a kiss on the lips before leaving, but to her surprise, Fuyu whispered lightly in her ear instead of what she thought. His words made Susan's eyes widen. She looked at him before getting up, pushing Fuyu away from her as she giggled before saying,

"Yeah, yeah, I believe you. After all, it's impossible for a normal man to touch other women's legs... haha. By the way, you know, we found you from a mysterious forest, so who knows." She laughed it off before leaving the room with a smile. Fuyu had told her his secret: that he had powers that other humans weren't capable of, but Susan just dismissed this as a joke and laughed.

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