“Did you see their parents?” Lady Bloodwave asked as the men came outside. Auna could hear their conversation from her spot breaking down the kills.

“It looks like the girls are the only ones who live here.” A man answered sitting down in the shade as well.

“Is Robert going to be, okay?” Lady Bloodwave asked.

“Yes, his wounds are closing, and they seem clean. The older child said she would try again when the moon comes out.” Everyone seemed to quiet down some.

After a few hours of butchering the rabbits Auna needed a break. She took the furs to the drying rack near the fire pit. She began to set a fire while Ciela brought out the wrapped meat to smoke. They had a smoking rack for the fire pit, Ciela was placing the meat on it.

“Do you want help with the bore?” A man asked. To which he received a glare from Auna. He totally did not flinch, not at all. Mr. Voice sounded amused.

“I mean, I’m Jeff I use to butcher with my dad I could show you some things.” Jeff had a sheepish smile on his face. He was not used to being glared at by a small child.

“Fine, but I hold the knife. My name is AunaLuna. You may call me AJ or Auna though. This little farmer is Ciela. I’m going to the fields with her for a bit then we can break down the bore. There is a pond here if you want water, and the berry bushes are full. We will cook dinner later.” As Auna spoke Ciela got excited and started signing farm, farm, farm.

“That sounds good, how far can we go with out getting attacked?” Jeff asked.

“This crater is protected, the only ways in are the doors, the sky, and using earth magic to open our tunnel. The tunnel is lined with safe stones as well. The sides of the crater also have some stones as you can see. We haven’t had an issue in our crater for a while, you should be fine.” Auna answered moving the smoking rack over the now smoking fire.

For a few more hours they spent time in the fields. Ciela had finished taking care of the trees, and mushroom fields before the return of Auna. They had a decent amount to do in the fields. The light was going though, so they decided they needed to start dinner.

Their wolves had been watching the smoking fire, they had been instructed to let the girls know if they needed to come back and stoke it. Instead, the men had been keeping it smoking properly. They had also found a few clay water pots, and woven baskets filled with berries. The men filled the clay pots from the pond and gathered more than enough berries. They also decided to fix up the training dummies, they really did not like sitting still.

The small girl had been through a lot, she slept for the rest of the afternoon. The Lady Bloodwave had noticed materials for weaving baskets and decided to make a few more for the girls. She had learned how to as a little girl by her grandmother.

“I have lots of mushrooms for tonight, and we left a lot of rabbit meat on the frozen butcher table.” Ciela was talking to Auna about dinner, both girls had baskets on their hips full of vegetables.

“I hope you don’t mind we did some work.” Jeff said stoking the fire.

“I don’t mind, though you did not have to. We will be starting dinner soon.” Auna said looking at the Lady making a basket.

“The slime?” She asked noticing the small jelly like creature sitting on the grass beside her.

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“I will release my tame on her, she might get scared though because we are inside a safe zone. I’ll put her in the basket, so she doesn’t run away.” Lady Bloodwave picked the slime in a basket she had made. She was working on her third basket.

The little yellow slime was released from the ladys’ tame. As predicted, she was scared and tried to run away immediately. Laughing Auna picked the small slime up in her hands bringing it to her nose. She started signing softly. A song in her old worlds’ language.

The young lady Bloodwave had woken up and was staring at the seen in front of her. Her mother had taught her that taming involved overpowering the monster with your mana until it gave in and let you name it. This kid was singing to the slime gently.

After a few minutes everyone could see Auna send her mana towards the small slime, she sent much less than the lady Bloodwave had done a few days ago. She spoke the name Ayda, and the slime glowed more before jumping onto Aunas’ shoulder.

“That slime is a rare one, it has a unique type. However, it is very weak. The Unique-Normal in its class means it can evolve. Only monsters that have the ability to evolve have a unique class. Now not all slimes are unique class, most are though. The unique type of Moon light slime is one I have never heard of.” Lady Bloodwave smiled.

“I guess it’s similar to my Moon Wolf Theodore, and me as my job is Moon Slave.” Auna thought aloud, not used to having to mind what she speaks aloud. The newcomers just looked at her curiously.

“You’re a slave? At this age? I thought slaves didn’t exist anymore mom?” The small lady Bloodwave looked at her mother.

“Well, some are born with the job, and other accidently pick it up.” Lady Bloodwave seemed to understand why the girls were alone in the forest now.

“I was born with two jobs, Noble and Moon slave. My father Count Jade hated me from the moment I was born. Once I was six, I was left for dead here. Ciela is an illegitimate child of a Noble. She was born as a farmer; nameless she was hidden much like I was from the world. She like me was then left for dead here. Anymore questions?” Auna asked sincerely.

“You have a name though? You both do.” The girl spoke again.

“My soul name is AunaLuna my given name is simply A, Jade. I gave Ciela her name. It registered as her earthly name, probably because I am her guardian.” Auna said as Ciela tugged on her tunic.

“Can I eat some maple candies?” Ciela smiled sweetly.

“No.” Was all Auna said. To which Ciela pouted.

Auna got the meat and potatoes into a pot of water hanging over a smaller fire near the pit. She wanted to continue to smoke the meat, though she needed an actual fire to boil the stew. They usually ate stew for most meals, it was easy to make although bland.

Throwing in some spices she placed a lid on the pot she had stolen from the Jade estate so long ago. Ciela began cutting mushrooms, onions, and lettuce. They would all be put into the stew at varying times. First though the onions and mushrooms would get a light frying while the stew simmered off the fire.

“Mom I’m bored!” The young Bloodwave spoke loudly to her mother.

“Meredith we should be grateful for their hospitality.” Was all lady Bloodwave said.

“You want to help?” Ciela said cheerfully.

“No way, that’s staff work.” Meredith said sulking.

“Big sis has some education books if you want to read.” Ciela tried again.

“I don’t want to study, that is not fun.” Meredith shot her down.

“Then be miserable?” Ciela shrugged going back to her chopping.

“What?” Meredith looked stunned she got up and headed towards Ciela. She raised her hand to hit the girl, then she did before her mother could stop her.

Ciela started to cry, she did not like being hit. Though the strike to the back of her head only stung a little bit, her pride was hurt a lot. She saw through blurry eyes Willow and Theodore get up and start growling at Meredith.

Auna had gone into butcher the bore with Jeff moments after she set the stew to cook. She was now coming out anger rolled off her in waves. “What is going on?” She yelled.

“I just put this girl in her place! She wanted me to do work of the lower class!” Meredith yelled pointing at Ciela who was now running into the arms of Auna.

“I am sorry for my daughter’s behaviour she’s only 7.” Lady Bloodwave bowed.

“Mom why are you bowing to them!” Meredith stomped her foot.

“I am not sure where I went wrong with you, your older brothers are much better behaved than this. These people are hosting us, and even sharing their food.” Lady Bloodwave scolded her child.

“Keep your brat under control. Theodore, Willow stand down. Ciela come with me, I am sure lady Bloodwave will finish cooking dinner. We will learn from Jeff away from that brat.” Auna glared at the Bloodwave ladies.

“Of course, I will finish cooking.” Lady Bloodwave waved off the men going for the pot and vegetables to cook in her stead.

“Good, your daughters’ attitude has lost you a room. Robert will sleep in mine, and Ciela and I will sleep in hers. The rest of you find your own place to sleep.” Auna Spoke.