There's Something Wrong With Your Logistics Horse Girl

"Just a guy with a lollipop, about this tall."

The serious chestnut-haired horse girl indicated a rough height, and Kagura immediately knew who she was describing.

"That lollipop weirdo... There was something like that, he helped me deal with the police at the time, and asked if he could touch my legs, uh... who are you two?"

Kagura subconsciously took a step back. Although she had already received a verbal education from the police, she didn't know if there were any other legal penalties or other law enforcement agencies in this world. If there were, she would have to prepare to run away now.

"No, no, you can tell from the uniforms we're wearing, we're just students from Tracen Academy nearby, not the police or anything~"

Saying that, the mature chestnut-haired horse girl smiled and stepped forward, supporting her knees as she bent down to look at Kagura:

"What a cute kid~! I'm Maruzensky, and the one next to me who looks a bit scary is Rudolph Symbol. We're horse girls from the Tracen Academy's high school division, and what about you, little sister?"

"Inari Kagura, a passing maid."

Facing unfamiliar strangers, Inari Kagura hesitated for a moment before carefully giving her name. Still unfamiliar with the structure of horse girl names, she didn't notice anything wrong.

"A maid? Not cosplay, but a real maid? Whose maid are you?"

"The Symbol family... Ah, the light's already green. Sorry, you two, I have to hurry back to make dinner, so I'll take my leave!"

Halfway through her answer, Kagura heard the traffic light signal turn green, and she quickly bowed to the two of them to say goodbye, then hurried away.

"Wow... she runs so fast! I didn't even get a chance to hug that child... I didn't expect such a small horse girl to have such speed. It seems Trainer Okino was right, she's a very promising child."

Maruzensky looked regretfully at Kagura, who had almost disappeared into the street in an instant. She was a little annoyed that she hadn't taken the opportunity to give her a couple of hugs.

Turning to look at her friend, Rudolph Symbol, who had been serious-faced, was now looking in the direction Kagura had fled, her serious expression completely gone, now replaced with a look of great interest.

"Rudolph, that's your family's maid, have you met her before?"

"No, but she's definitely wearing our family's servant uniform. She must be a new recruit that old woman hired recently. Heh, I don't know if she has real insight or just got lucky, those are really nice legs."

"You're showing that expression already, aren't you going to chase after her? Surely you can catch up to a child who hasn't even had her formal debut yet, right?"

Maruzensky of course knew how much her junior loved talent. She usually went to great lengths to find good prospects, even running hundreds of kilometers to remote rural areas to scout people. This time she was already so interested, but she was actually able to hold back without saying a word.

"Don't say that, it might take a little effort. That child's speed isn't low, and she's still so young, she has so much time to grow and become stronger. She's indeed a child full of potential, but since she's my family's maid, there's no need to worry about not finding her, right?"

"Ooh~ you've become a lot more composed."

"People always have to grow a little, but, Maruzensky, do I look scary?"

"No, I think you're a pretty good person."

"Then why did you tell that little horse girl that I look scary just now? Do you know that none of my classmates at school dare to come near me anymore?"

Rudolph Symbol smiled kindly and gently put her hand on Maruzensky's shoulder. Maruzensky immediately felt a sense of pressure.

"But Rudolph, your serious face really does easily scare children..."

"So you shouldn't reinforce my image as someone who's hard to approach! Please salvage my image!"

Pinching Maruzensky's cheeks and pulling them a few times, Rudolph Symbol let go of her and sighed. The traffic light, which had turned red, just jumped back to green again.

"It seems I need to find some time to go home and see how that old woman is doing, it's been a while since I've been back to visit her."

"Take me with you, that child is so cute, I want to go to your house to pet the little horse girl!"

"Can you at least try to hide your desires a little..."

—Kagura, have you noticed anything special about the two people you met on the way back tonight?

In the evening, after finishing dinner, Kagura's work for the day was considered complete. After taking a shower, Kagura, who was changing clothes in her room, suddenly saw a line of text appear on the mirror in front of her.

"Hmm? Are you talking about Maruzensky and Rudolph Symbol? What's wrong? Aren't they just two ordinary high school students? Horse girls aren't uncommon in this world, are they?"

—Doesn't the name Rudolph Symbol sound familiar?

The previous line disappeared, and soon another line appeared on the mirror.

"Rudolph Symbol... Rudolph Symbol... Symbol... Ah!!"

With Eclipse's reminder, Kagura suddenly realized that there was something wrong with the name. Although she had never met her, she knew that Speed Symbol had a granddaughter, but she was busy with her studies and not at home.

Student, Symbol, plus that ancestral hair streak that's exactly the same...

"I forgot! They're all from the Symbol family! Isn't that the head of the family's granddaughter who's away from home all year round!?"

Kagura exclaimed in disbelief.

—Just realizing it now? Weren't you always curious about what Speed Symbol's child looked like? You finally met her today, how do you feel?

"Umm... she feels like the androgynous type, a very handsome horse girl..."

Kagura recalled the horse girl she had met tonight. Honestly, she didn't think the other party was scary. She had met many people who were difficult to talk to at work. Rudolph Symbol was simply too kind in comparison.

Moreover, Rudolph Symbol gave her a sense of reliable security. Kagura quite liked people who were meticulous, had a certain amount of authority, and had a good personality. It wasn't so troublesome to get along with such people, and communication was also very convenient.

"...Hmm! As expected of the head of the family's granddaughter!"

—Just that? No other thoughts?

"What other thoughts should I have?"

— Tch, seems like there aren't any problems. Never mind, I'll think about it later. You've been busy all day today, you should rest.

Without thinking too much, Kagura changed her clothes and lay back on the bed, stretching comfortably before snuggling into the covers. As she settled in, she felt the bed sink slightly, followed by a chill that crept in beside her. She felt something press against her back.

"Good night, Miss Eclipse."

She was used to Eclipse clinging to her every night. In reality, she didn't feel much, just a slight lightness.

As if responding to her goodnight, Kagura felt her head being gently patted, and then Eclipse made no further movements.

5. Big Difference

"So, you encountered over a dozen red lights in a row on the way back, which is why you're late… is that right?"

After listening to Kagura's explanation of why she was almost half an hour later than usual getting home, the Head Maid finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Kagura never imagined that she would encounter over a dozen red lights on her way back from buying lunch ingredients. She waited for the full duration at almost every intersection, only encountering a few green lights after passing the intersection near Tracen Academy. She wondered if she had been possessed by something unlucky today.

"Yes, I'm really sorry for delaying the cooking time!"

"No… that doesn't matter. The most important thing is that you're back safe."

Sighing, the Head Maid reached out and stroked Kagura's small head, the comfortable feeling making her a little giddy.

Letting a child run around outside was always worrying, both for the Head Maid and Speed Symbol. Moreover, Kagura didn't have a phone. If she had been any slower, the maids might have had to go out in full force to look for her.

Taking the bag from Kagura's hand, she glanced at it. As usual, it was full of fresh and high-quality ingredients. And according to the shopping receipt, Kagura had spent less money than the other maids would have.

"By the way, Kagura, how do you know how to choose good ingredients?"

Although this information could be easily obtained by spending more time in the nearby shopping street, Kagura had only been here for less than two months. Was such a young child already able to pay attention to and utilize this information?

What the Head Maid couldn't understand even more was that Kagura not only found good deals, but her eye for quality was also very professional. The ingredients she brought back were of excellent quality, and the price was lower than what the maids usually bought. The Head Maid never received any poor-quality ingredients from her, which already far surpassed the other maids in the house.

Furthermore, not only was Kagura professional in selecting ingredients, but her cooking skills also opened the eyes of the maids and Speed Symbol. Initially, Speed Symbol wanted to let the child relax and cook fewer meals, but under the double impact of Inari Kagura's proactive acceptance and excellent cooking skills, Speed Symbol reluctantly relented and handed over the task of cooking and buying groceries entirely to Inari Kagura to complete and direct.

"I just glanced at them a few more times when I went there, and remembered them. Maybe… it's all based on feeling? There's no special method, right?"

Hearing the Head Maid's question, Kagura tilted her head in confusion.

For Kagura, who used to be a foodie, whether it was getting up early in the morning to grab fresh ingredients at the market or identifying the quality of ingredients, these things were already engraved in her DNA like instincts, so she didn't find anything strange about it.

"Is that so…"

The Head Maid felt that this child was mature beyond her years. She recovered from her amnesiac state in a very short time, which was somewhat abnormal. But considering Inari Kagura's current family situation, she had to learn to be independent, and it was definitely a good thing that she was able to recover sooner.

As usual, she took the ingredients to the kitchen. Kagura was just about to turn on the gas stove when the Head Maid stopped her:

"Kagura, the head of the Symbol family wants to see you. I'll do it today."

"The head of the Symbol family? Okay, I'll go now."

Although Kagura was a little uneasy about leaving her work, she still had to prioritize Speed Symbol's orders.

She ran to Speed Symbol's room with practiced ease, and after knocking and receiving permission, Kagura opened the door and walked in.

"Head of the Symbol family, did you want to see me?"

Speed Symbol was leaning back in a lounge chair facing the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a newspaper. A steaming teacup sat on the small table next to her, making her look like a retired old woman enjoying her leisure time.

"Yes, Kagura… are you free after lunch?"

"Yes, I've finished my work for today, and I don't have any plans for the afternoon."

Because of the daily maintenance, the amount of cleaning work wasn't very large. Even if you included all the miscellaneous tasks, it wouldn't take too much time. And Inari Kagura didn't have her own phone yet, so she couldn't surf the internet. Therefore, in her free time, she would usually find an open space to exercise. After all, it was a pity not to use such a strong body.

"Good, then come with me later… Hehe, Kagura, come a little closer, don't be so restrained."

"Yes, then… excuse me, Head of the Symbol family."

Speed Symbol didn't say what she was going to do later. Although Kagura felt strange, she trusted Speed Symbol's decisions. Since she didn't want to tell her now, she wouldn't ask any more questions. She obediently walked a few steps towards the chair where Speed Symbol was lying, and then sat down properly in front of Speed Symbol.

This wasn't the first time Speed Symbol had asked her to do this. During this period, whenever Speed Symbol was free and not working, if she happened to come, Speed Symbol would ask her to sit in front of her like this, then hug her, pat her head, or rub against her a few times. At first, Kagura was a little nervous, but she had gotten used to it now.

"Oh my… I always feel like there's some kind of magic about you, child. Being close to you always makes people feel at ease, and it seems like all the worries can be temporarily forgotten."

Wrapping her arms around Kagura's petite body and lifting her onto her lap, Speed Symbol gently stroked her head and sighed.

This was the truth. Kagura herself hadn't realized her special qualities, but Speed Symbol had noticed them. Kagura had a unique aura that made people feel comfortable and relaxed. In addition, her personality was gentle and quiet, making it easy for people to unconsciously indulge in it.

Originally, Speed Symbol just wanted to help a homeless and pitiful horse girl. She didn't expect Inari Kagura to be all-around capable in housework, have good cooking skills, and be meticulous in her work, taking care of her to the point of almost being useless. Now, she was a little reluctant to send this child away.

"I'm glad you're satisfied, Head of the Symbol family."

Inari Kagura sat quietly on Speed Symbol's lap. It wasn't that she didn't understand Speed Symbol's thoughts. After all, the old woman's granddaughter was away from home all year round, so it was normal to want to pet a child.

"Kagura, I've noticed that you occasionally jog in the courtyard when you're free. What are you doing?"

"Just trying to get some exercise. I'm idle anyway…"

After all, she didn't have a phone, so Kagura couldn't surf the internet. She had no choice but to focus her energy on studying her body. The body of a horse girl was much healthier than her previous weak human body, making her feel like she had inexhaustible strength.

"The courtyard is such a narrow place, you must not be able to enjoy the exercise, right? Do you want to go to a place where you can fully unleash yourself?"

"Hmm? Is there such a place nearby?"

"After lunch, you'll know when you come with me."

Seeing Kagura express her agreement, Speed Symbol smiled and rubbed Kagura's head a couple more times.

After finishing their meal, Speed Symbol changed into some light-looking sportswear and led Kagura in a direction she wouldn't normally go. Kagura had seen that area from afar before; it seemed to be a sports field with a long track. But since it had nothing to do with her, and the area wasn't part of her maintenance duties, she hadn't paid much attention to it.

Walking onto the track with Speed Symbol, Inari Kagura suddenly felt a strange stirring. Being in such a wide-open space, she felt somewhat excited, and even her tail began to wag uncontrollably, whipping against the skirt of her maid outfit.

"Head of the family, what are we going to do?"

"How about accompanying this old woman for some exercise?"

"I have no problem with that, but are you sure you're alright?"

Kagura wasn't afraid of exercise. After running so many errands to buy groceries, she had a basic understanding of her current physical strength. She was just worried that it might be too much for Speed Symbol to run at her age.

"Heh... I was once the glory of the Symbol family, after all. I'm in good health. Running like this is no problem. Come, keep up with me. Stay close and don't fall behind."

"Oh... Yes, Head of the family."

Since Speed Symbol had said so, Kagura didn't worry anymore and jogged along behind Speed Symbol.

The Symbol family's track was comfortable to run on. Compared to the concrete roads she usually hurried along, the soft grass made it a little less convenient to exert force, but it was much more comfortable for her feet.

However, she wondered if it was just her imagination, but it seemed like Speed Symbol was getting faster and faster. To keep up with Speed Symbol, she had to increase her speed as well.

'Are there people next to the track?'

While running, Kagura caught sight of several men in black suits standing next to the track. They seemed to be observing them, or rather, watching her and Speed Symbol.

'What are they doing?'

Feeling a little uncomfortable being watched, Kagura decided to ignore the people by the track. She guessed they were people Speed Symbol had brought, but she didn't know what they were doing. It couldn't be that Speed Symbol wanted to sell her and had brought people over to appraise her, right?

Probably not?

Although the job was a bit physically demanding, Inari Kagura still liked being here. The Head Maid and Speed Symbol were both very kind to her, and the job wasn't too stressful. If she had to go somewhere else, she didn't know how long it would take her to adapt again, and maybe no one would even take her in.