--As DP is still a bit uncomfortable, I returned to the True Throne Room after finishing my recent routine of hunting demons.

　You'll be able to see that you're not the only one who's been in a position to do this.

Hey, guy!

"An?　What's up?

I'd like to go back there. I delivered the letter with my brother before, but I have to go back soon because I'm afraid I'll get in trouble with a lot of people.

...... Yeah, sure, it's been over a month since you got here.

　That's how much time has already passed since you seduced this brave girl into joining the ranks of the Demon King.

　Once before, I walked into the frontier town with Nell and sent her a letter reporting her survival: ...... Surely, it's time for you to show your face.

　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to be able to get your hands on any of these things.

　Here, the battlefield is not a metaphor but a reality.

　But in the eyes of the country, she is far more valuable than any other officer.

　There is a possibility that a search party will be sent out for Nell and ...... it's time to get some closure on her.

...... Okay, okay. Let's go to the human city tomorrow.

Oh, uh, that's okay, man. I'll go by myself.

No, it's time to get to the bottom of what's going on with you. The ...... I'm not going to let you go, but you're a brave man, right?　So I wanted to talk to you about that area.

...... um, yeah, okay. Then, man, can you ...... follow me?

Oh. Of course.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's been asking this question.

...... And, big brother. I'm sure you're not going to be able to get on the super express like last time. This time, I'm not in a hurry to get there.

"Oh, yeah?　But super-express lil, isn't that fun?

No, that's just you.

　Yeah, ...... super express lil' delivery, though it's fun.


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　The next day .

　After being seen off by the dungeons, me and Nell, riding a much slower lil' ride through the forest.

　Surrounding us are the four relatively young pets in our dungeon, Orochi the Red Snake, Yata the Raven, Byak the Shiro Cat, and Seimi the Polka Dot, with Lil giving the occasional command to eliminate any demons that come near us.

　The status of the four pets has risen considerably, and each of them has

　Orochi: lv83
　Yata: lv72
　Byak: lv79
　Seimi: lv71

　They are all of the same status, with some ups and downs depending on their strengths and weaknesses.

　The Orochi's level is outstandingly high, but that's because she plays a central role in the battle as the main attacker when she fights alongside the other three.

　Mm-hmm, continue to grow and hunt more and more demons. To make my life easier.
　I'm counting on you guys.

"Mmmm, it's nice to feel your fluff, Lil.

　And Nell, sitting in front of me, said that and stroked Lil's body looking good.

"Lil's Fluffy Fluff is the best Fluffy Fluff in the world. It's the best mofo in the world.

"What's that,　

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea for you to be able to do that.

　...... It just occurred to me that of all the people in our dungeon, this one might be the one that comes closest to the word "girl".

　It's a good idea to be careful these days, but perhaps because of his church upbringing, he has a more neat side to his behavior.

It's not just a matter of time before you're able to get your hands on a new one.

"Huh?　Yes, I learned. I'm a big man, so I often met the king and other important people.

"Hey, ...... looks like you're in some kind of trouble.

It was actually a pain in the ass. ...... Now that I think about it, it might have been harder for me to do that than the physical training. The angles of the bow in different cases and the order of bowing, and the order of picking up a fork or a knife when eating. I can't tell you how long it took me to learn all of that: ......

　And the brave girl who speaks with a very distant look in her eyes.

　I'm not going to be the only one who can do that. ...... The words were filled with great realization.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of it.

...... That's right, you got it.

　He replied with a bitter smile, which is stronger than the bitterness.

　It's a reply to a letter I received from an infant named Ilir, princess of the Aryssia Kingdom.
　It's also the same as the one I wrote together with the letter to inform you of Nell's whereabouts.

　The content of the letter was, as I recall, something about her trying to sneak out of the castle to see me, so I wrote something bland like, "Don't bother your father too much, please be good to her".

　I don't want to write too much about it, because I'm afraid of what might happen if I do.

　I'm afraid that if I follow Nell to the capital of the country, I'll see her again, so let's leave it at that.

I heard you saved her, right?　You're really good at making girls fall for you. That's why Leffy calls me a 'drunkard'.

...... I didn't mean to do that at all.

Of course, the man saves girls by accident.



　Yes, Nellie is looking at you with a grin.

　Whatever, her grinning expression is rather cute, as if she's not used to it, but her grinning face is rather smiley, which is cute.

"What the hell, you implied it.

No, it's just that you're helping me, too, and I'm in the mood.

　And a brave girl who says such things without a care in the world.

...... You're surprisingly willing to say something embarrassing.

...... Yeah. I'm a little embarrassed to say it myself. It's probably just that you've moved on.

"...... I'm always so embarrassed to say that, aren't I?

Often. You know, you usually say things that make me blush, right?　...... Well, that ...... is one of the things I like about it. ......

"............ Yeah, right.

"............ yeah

"............

"............

　--The air is itchy!