But still, what the hell is wrong with those three?　Whether it's Mina or Lily, were they so aggressive?　Hel is ...... as usual?

　When I went out to the balcony, I found a woman sitting on a chair looking out at the scenery, as if there was already someone else there.

Oh, excuse me. Do you mind if I sit next to you?

"Huh?　Yes, please go to ......, Mr. Keough?

"Huh?

　You turn around at the unexpected name call from the woman.
　A pure white angel in a pure white dress was reflected there.
　With her white hair and white skin, she was truly translucent and soft, like a fairy, and my eyes were drawn to her.
　I've been fascinated by this kind of person before: .......

"Pop!

　And then I realized that Rock, who was on the woman's lap, had jumped into my lap.
　So, Rock had come with me to the castle, but when he was dancing, he went to the balcony and climbed onto this woman's lap?
　I mean, was there anyone else that Rock would miss other than me?
　And then I looked at the white woman in front of me again and realized who she was.

"Oh, could it be ...... Tsurugi-san, is it?

"Yes, yes, it is.

　The beautiful girl in front of him smiled while saying so, turning her snowy skin a slight apple color.
　That's right.
　As far as I know, Tsurugi is the only person I can think of who has this level of inhuman beauty.
　To be honest, when it comes to appearance and beauty, she has a much more goddess-like aura than some loli-breasted goddess.

So Tsurugi-san was at the party?

Yes, well, actually, the emperor invited me to a party and I've been trying on a dress for a long time. It's the first time in a long time that I've worn a dress, but when I did, I was too embarrassed to wear it: ......

　Saying that, Tsurugi looked away slightly, with cheeks still stained.
　Hmmm, a waste of a beautiful woman who usually wears a hood to hide her identity.
　If her identity was revealed more fully, her popularity would explode.
　I'm not good at that kind of thing, that's why I'm making a character with a hood on.
　And as I was thinking about this, I looked at the rock on my lap and remembered that I had to say to Tsurugi-san in front of me.

Yes, Tsurugi-san. You taught Locke about your abilities, didn't you?　Thanks to you, it was the deciding factor in my fight against the emperor. Thank you so much.

"Huh?　...... Oh, oh, no, you're welcome.

　And for some reason, Tsurugi's attitude towards me was vague.
　Was it different?
　I thought that transition ability was exactly the same as Turugi's.

Hey, are you going to the balcony to see the stars?

　Suddenly, you hear a familiar voice behind you.
　When you turn around in response to the voice, you see Jack in his tails and a woman walking next to him, Est.

I heard that Rostam invited you to take someone with him, so I thought you might be the one.

Well, we owe Mistress Esto a lot, you know. I owe you this much.

Oh, no, Mr. Jack, don't worry about it. It's enough that I want to see that Mr. Jack is back in one piece.

　That said, Est-san is wearing a beautiful dress that is different from that time, and the sight of her walking next to Jack is not a surprise.

　Since then, Jack seems to have evolved into a top-tier race of pumpkin-type demons called pump kings, but his appearance hasn't changed; if I were to dare to say it, I'd say he's now wearing a crown and cape.
　If you look at his back, he has the charisma of a king, which is a problem.

　While I was chatting with Jack and Esto who came on the balcony, Rock, who was on my lap, seemed to have fallen asleep before I knew it and was sleeping peacefully on my lap.
　I patted his head gently and Tsurugi, who was watching me, suddenly came over to ask me something.

Do you mind if I ask you something? What do you think about Locke, Kyou-san?

"Of course you do, my precious daughter.

　When Tsurugi asked me a question, I answered it without pause, and when Tsurugi heard my question, I saw a gentle smile on his face.

Ah!　What are you doing in there, brother!

　And while Tsurugi-san and I were just lounging around in a quiet atmosphere, we heard such a booming voice from behind us.
　Well, we thought it was about time for you to come.

Hey, Keogh!　You're on your own!　I'll let you decide who I want you to dance with when it comes to this!

"What?　How did that happen?

"Ki, Kyou-san!　You're going to keep me company today!

"Hey, brother, don't worry about it. If you say you're going to dance with your sister, everything will be settled amicably. So, if you dance with your relatives, there won't be any trouble!　So big brother!　Come dance with me!

"Darn it!　So, stop arguing like that!

　At the moment when I was congenial, a flower of light bloomed in the starry sky.
　When I looked, there were countless flowers and ornaments one after another in the starry sky, and the art of such lights was born.
　It seems that they create illuminations of light by releasing magic into the sky.

　Lily and the others, who had been arguing with each other until a few minutes ago, were transfixed by the illusion of light that shot up in front of their eyes, and they stood on the balcony and looked at it with admiration.

I hope you like it. This is a technology that our brave men and women invented the other day. Illumination using light magic, a work of art created in the starry sky. Magic is not used on the battlefield, but is sublimated to entertain these people. I think that is also a fine evolution of civilization.



　And then Rostam, who had just been trampled by three people, comes from behind and explains it to me.
　Indeed, from here on out, it will be enough to evolve in a different way, not to fight.

　From now on, this world will not need wars, but brave men who contribute to the culture.
　In fact, even on my own planet Earth, it was the brave men of many cultures who promoted the culture of the planet.
　Heroes in warfare are also honored for their bravery.
　But the people who created new civilizations, cultures and technologies, discovered them and spread them around the world are the true heroes of human history and the brave men and women who accelerated the world's evolution, I now think.

We have a few more days left in tonight's party. I hope you enjoy it to the end if you'd like. Master Helu and Lily have also come to our castle. You'll stay here for a while. Fortunately, we have plenty of guest rooms for you to use as you see fit.

Oh, thank you ......, then I will.

But if you insist, well, you'll have to make do with me for a while.

　Both Lily and Hel nodded at Rostam's suggestion.
　The illusion of light shining in the starry sky is over, and everyone's faces are enjoying the afterglow as if they were somewhat overcome with emotion, and then I look at the expression of Mina standing next to me.

　The nervousness that existed before coming here is gone, and the feelings of remorse that she had been feeling for herself seems to have faded.
　In addition to the party here at the castle, the earlier exchange with everyone.
　What the hell.
　I was relieved to see the expression on Mina's face that it should have been a normal day tomorrow.

　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has noticed my gaze, or maybe she has noticed my gaze, and our gazes meet, and we look away, our cheeks tinged with tears, but I can hear her whispering to me.

I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to make your life easier for you and your family. ......

　Hearing Mina's voice, I heard my heart leap for the umpteenth time today.