The Youngest Member Filming a Parenting Show is Adorable - Chapter 56

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【056】
That’s all?
But because it was Naiad speaking—not just anyone—I didn’t dismiss his words lightly.
Naiad never says things that aren’t true.
“That doll claw machine, from what I hear, they’ve actually established a separate business entity for it.”
“…?”
“In other words, they’re running a Doll Claw Machine Business. With Lewiwood directing it.”
I’d never heard anything about that!
But that’s incredible. My idea actually became a business?!
“The Admiral’s keeping a sharp eye on it, and there’s no reason to embezzle what’s already been promised to you… so money should be accumulating in your account right now.”
I felt genuinely moved by Iliad’s thorough explanation.
It made perfect sense.
“Ah, whenever I get pocket money, I spend it all right away, but the youngest in the family is already earning. That’s impressive, isn’t it?”
Iliad scratched the back of his head vigorously as he spoke loudly.
Mikard also gave me a thumbs up.
When everyone around me started clapping, my shoulders lifted with pride, and I stood up straight and confidently.
“Right, I’m pretty amazing!”
“That’s right. Our Superti is amazing!”
“Mm-hmm!”
“Our Shu is the best!”
My lips curled up in a wide smile.
Getting praised feels really good, doesn’t it?
“So now… we need to decide who’s going to go downtown with Superti.”
Suddenly, for some reason, sparks flew between my older brothers.
“Well, since I’m the eldest, wouldn’t it make sense for me to go? Besides, I’m the strongest.”
That’s how Mikard made his appeal—
“But you’ll be busy. You need to handle security at Father’s birthday banquet, don’t you? Why not leave it to your younger brother who has nothing to do yet?”
Elzen immediately countered.
“No, you’re still frail—what are you talking about! This is clearly a job for Iliad here!”
“…Sigh.”
When Iliad jumped to his feet, Naiad pressed his forehead and let out an exasperated sigh.
“But doesn’t everyone remember what happened last time we went out?”
Hmm.
It’s true that last time I went out saying it was a festival, I got kidnapped.
After that, we went on an outing and ran into a golem army.
But… that doesn’t mean I want to be locked away in the safety of home, does it?
“I have the Air Spirit King with me now, so it’s fine.”
Right?
When I asked silently in my heart, Shapasi chuckled warmly.
[The Air Spirit King ‘Shapasi’ blows a breath toward you.]
[How could I refuse to help when you wish to be filial? I shall send Podungi, a lower-tier Air Spirit, to your side. Though temporary, I will make it visible to all.]
Whoooosh.
A breeze swept in from nowhere.
But I’d closed all the windows because of the rain!
“Huh?”
“What is that?”
A brilliant light bloomed above my head.
A gentle wind spread throughout the entire Library, enough to tousle everyone’s hair, and the open book pages began to flutter and dance.
Poof!
“…Poof?”
A pure white bird settled perfectly into my two hands.
“Chirp!”
“Oh my, how adorable!”
“Chirp chirp!”
The lower-tier Air Spirit, identical to a sparrow with its winter plumage, was perfectly round.
So round that anyone would mistake it for a ball of snow!
“Chirp!”
The only difference from a real sparrow was its eyes—sapphire blue.
The tips of its translucent wings and tail feathers were also that same brilliant blue.
Moreover, its tail continued to quiver and tremble constantly.
“What is this adorable little thing?”
“I… I can’t breathe… it’s so cute…!”
“Where on earth did something like this suddenly come from?”
Mikard, Iliad, and Elzen, in that order.
I smiled brightly and placed the lower-tier Air Spirit atop my head.
“This is a lower-tier Air Spirit. The Air Spirit King made it visible to everyone, at least for now.”
“What?!”
“It’s supposed to protect me!”
[The Air Spirit King ‘Shapasi’ offers a warning.]
[I expended considerable power previously and cannot offer further aid, but for a lower-tier spirit, I shall overlook the causal consequences. However, that creature can protect you only once.]
‘Thank you so much! Then, may I give it a proper name? Podungi isn’t really a name—it’s a rank designation.’
When I asked this silently, Shapasi granted permission.
“Your name shall be….”
I opened my mouth carefully, but Mikard suddenly interjected.
“Let’s call it Podong.”
“…?!”
“Podong suits it well. Tosil and Podong.”
Wait, hold on!
But that was when it happened.
“Chirp!”
“Do you like it?!”
“Chirp!”
Not a sparrow, but a lower-tier Air Spirit sparkled its eyes and bobbed its entire body.
Meanwhile, it fluttered its tail feathers with a soft tremor.
“How… does it really like such a simple name?”
I had wanted to give it a much grander name!
“Charlotte Wiandrè Londdragon Melarius the Third—I was planning something like that!”
Thump.
As I collapsed onto the Carpet, Podong scampered down from my head, spread its tiny wings wide, and stretched out.
As if mimicking me.
“Where does that name come from?”
At Naiad’s question, I wiped away tears that weren’t really falling and answered.
“It’s from a story where the princess defeats the villain and marries a poor princess…”
“….”
“It’s the name of my favorite protagonist. Sniff…”
Still, I can’t help it if Podong is happy being called Podong.
[The Air Spirit King ‘Shapasi’ is trembling with breathless laughter.]
[Hahahaha, Tosil and Podong. Hahahaha!]
[The Water Spirit King ‘■■■■’ says it’s absolutely adorable.]
[The Earth Spirit King ‘■’ applauds your excellent naming sense.]
[The Flame Spirit King ‘■■■■■’ grumbles that he prefers the name Charlotte Wiandrè Londdragon Melarius the Third.]
For the first time in a while, the glowing text scrolled rapidly, making my eyes spin.
I had been staring blankly into the air, but at the cool sensation, I lowered my head—and Podong was already nestled snugly in my arms.
“Chirp?”
“No, Podong. I love you because you’re Podong.”
“Chirp!”
So I really can’t communicate with lower-tier spirits, can I?
Can I only talk with the Spirit Kings?
[The Emotion Spirit King ‘■■■’ explains.]
[You can’t communicate with lower or intermediate spirits. You can converse with upper-tier spirits.]
I see!
The lower-tier Air Spirit is ‘Podungi’.
The intermediate Air Spirit is ‘Wind’.
The upper-tier Air Spirit is ‘Urakan’.
And the Air Spirit King is ‘Shapasi’.
I quietly recalled the knowledge I had studied so diligently.
Podungi means air, Wind means wind, and Urakan is an ancient word for storm—but spirits originally didn’t have individual names. They only had collective designations.
For Spirit Kings, their names are their designations. That’s why you can make a contract if you know their names!
‘Then, Shapasi, how long will this one stay with me?’
[The Air Spirit King ‘Shapasi’ answers.]
[Until its purpose is exhausted and it is forcibly returned to the spirit realm.]
So if nothing bad happens to me, Podong will stay with me for a very, very long time!
“Take good care of yourself, Podong.”
Perhaps because it was an Air Spirit, the cool sensation felt absolutely wonderful.
* * *
In the end, who would go shopping with me for the Admiral’s birthday gift was decided by rock-paper-scissors.
And the winner was none other than… Mikard!
“Have you thought about what to buy?”
“No, not yet!”
The dark clouds had cleared, and the sky shone brilliantly. We descended into the bustling Plaza.
“If you head north from here, you’ll find weapon merchants and blacksmiths. There’s also a large magical artifact shop, so that’s a decent choice too.”
“Hmm….”
“Or you could go south. There’s a street with expensive goods—a bank, jewelry shops, and clothing boutiques.”
In truth, I had to choose between one of the two to find a gift.
The East District had restaurants, cafes, and taverns.
The West District had more wealthy commoner homes than shops, so the only real stores were a bookshop and a flower shop.
“Let’s check out the South District first!”
“We need to visit the bank anyway, so let’s do that.”
My heart raced with anticipation.
Just how much wealth did I actually possess?!
At last, I would see it with my own eyes.

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