The Apothecary Noble Lady Treated Like Trash Was Executed — After Being Pushed Off a Cliff, She Regained Memories of Her Past Life, So She Abandoned the Kingdom and Decided to Enjoy a Carefree Life in Another World" - Episode 7

“Ah, the fire’s lit.”

When I returned from washing up, a campfire was burning.

“I just felt like seeing a fire after so long.”

“Oh, I see. Thanks.”

“Stop that.”

Still naked, I hugged Ark and rubbed my head against him vigorously to express my gratitude, causing him to squirm as if trying to shake me off.

But I could tell he wasn’t serious since he wasn’t putting much force into it.

Still, having a campfire outside feels like we’re camping.

I’d always wanted to do this ever since watching camping-themed anime and manga from my hospital bed. But I ended up dying before that wish could come true.

I never dreamed it would be fulfilled like this. Reincarnating was truly the best.

“Hurry up and dry your clothes by the fire.”

“Right, I forgot.”

I hung my original dress-like garment on a nearby tree branch and casually sat down on a conveniently placed, comfortable large rock.

“I’m going to wash up too.”

“Ah, sorry. My fault.”

There was some toxic swamp-like liquid stuck to part of Ark’s back.

From where I’d been riding him. This happened because I thoughtlessly jumped into that toxic swamp without considering the consequences. I should probably reflect on that a little.

“Don’t care. I just wanted to wash up. Don’t go wandering around naked while I’m gone.”

“What do you take me for? I won’t!!”

But Ark interacts with me in a way that doesn’t require him to worry about me. No one was this kind to me in my previous life.

That consideration makes me happy. I’m glad Ark is my partner. I’ll get lots of fluffy cuddles from him later.

“Welcome back.”

“Washing up after so long felt surprisingly good.”

“That’s great. But you’re not wet at all?”

Ark looks refreshed and in good spirits. But his fur is completely dry. Even if he shook off the water, it wouldn’t be like this.

“Being wet feels unpleasant. After shaking off the water, I ran a bit to dry off.”

“Wow, you can do that too? Amazing.”

“Don’t praise me for something like that!! More importantly, are your clothes dry?”

“Not at all.”

I could tell he was pleased from his tail, but I decided not to mention it.

I wrung out my clothes as much as possible, but they’re still not dry. Probably take all night.

“Planning to sleep like that tonight?”

“Yeah. Well, it’s fine, right? Super healthy people don’t die from this.”

Ark’s keeping watch so there’s no one around, and sleeping naked won’t give me a cold or upset stomach, so it should be fine.

Though it is a bit chilly, the moderate sense of liberation and naughtiness might open new doors for me.

Need to be careful or things might get dangerous.

“Hmph, no helping it. Since there’s truly no other way, I’ll lend you my belly.”

“Ehhh? Really?”

I’m surprised by this offer. I thought he’d just let me sleep on the ground.

“Didn’t I just say so? You should be grateful for my generosity.”

“Yeah yeah, grateful. So grateful!”

I dove into Ark’s belly again.

“Gah!? Wh-where does that strength come from!?”

“Hehehe, so fluffy and comfy.”

I think someone’s saying something, but I can’t hear anything anymore.

Ark’s belly fur is even softer and fluffier than the fur on his back. Right now, I’m completely obsessed with it.

I bury my face in his belly and sniff sniff.

Maybe because he just washed, but there’s no animal smell at all. If anything, it smells like a fluffy futon that’s been aired out.

So comfortable and healing… ahh, bliss.

“H-hey! No one said you could go that far!!”

“Uuuuuuuu.”

“S-stop iiiiiit!!”

Wrapped in Ark’s belly fur, I somehow lost consciousness.

Next morning.

When I woke up, the air had warmed, and the forest was bright.

“So, this is what my face looks like…”

While washing my face, I stared intently at my reflection in the water.

In my previous life, I was worked to the bone with no time for mirrors or grooming.

So, this is the first time I’ve really looked at my face since childhood.

Nearly silver platinum blonde long hair with clear green eyes.

To be perfectly honest,

“Am I ridiculously beautiful?”

It slipped out before I could stop it.

From being constantly experimented on, I don’t know my exact age, but probably around fifteen or sixteen?

My face is so perfectly proportioned it’s like an anime beauty character came to life. How could someone this cute be treated so coldly!?

For now, flashes of my past life’s face keep appearing, so it doesn’t feel real yet. Guess I’ll just have to get used to it gradually.

“Gah!?”

“Good morning.”

“Y-yes. Sleep well?”

“Yeah, thanks to you.”

Returning after putting on my now-dry clothes, Ark had just woken up. He was wiping drool and fixing his appearance to play it cool.

Adorable. I’ll keep to myself how cute his silly sleeping face was too.

“We’re going to town today, right?”

“Yeah. I want to go to a town as far from the valley as possible. Can I ride you again?”

“Hmph, humans are slow. Fine, I’ll carry you.”

“Then west would be good. I think there’s a larger, more peaceful country than this one in that direction.”

“Hmm, then let’s set off immediately.”

“Okay, thanks.”

We left the forest behind and began our journey westward.