Regarding Gutou's sudden arrival, I felt both helpless and somewhat worried. After all, I didn't fully understand this uninvited guest, so I couldn't completely put my guard down around him, nor was his purpose clear. Although he didn't seem like the scheming type, it never hurts to be cautious. However, I had tried to subtly hint that he should leave my house, but every time I saw his despondent back, it filled me with a deep sense of guilt, so my attempts ended in failure every time.
After spending some time together, I gradually began to lower my guard against Gutou, this rough-hewn fellow with a meticulous streak. Despite his burly and imposing appearance, his caregiving skills were top-notch. Whenever I wanted to tidy up the house or mow the lawn in front of the door, I would always find that everything was already in perfect order. Gutou was quite capable and hardworking. Although he alone ate twice the amount of food that Alice and I combined consumed, he could do the work of two men. His strength was surprisingly great, and he possessed exceptional hunting skills. With him around the house, he truly saved me a lot of trouble.
Alice was only slightly exhausted and hadn't suffered injuries as heavy as mine, so she woke up quite early. Upon waking up, she was startled to see Gutou and stood there trembling, too nervous to speak. This actually made Gutou rather embarrassed, and he kept reminding Alice that she was the one who had led the way for him. In private, however…
Chapter 43