The first time a brave girl appeared out of nowhere in the throne room, I was surprised.

　Her clothes were tattered, and her body was covered with mud and sand.
　In addition, a bloody liquid had caused them to clump together into a ghastly sight.

　Frankly speaking, at first glance, it was awful-looking and hard to believe he was alive.

　I was momentarily stunned by the suddenness of the situation, and then immediately told the children who were playing nearby to prepare a wet towel and a tub of water to wipe off the dirt, and then had Liu, who was doing the housework awkwardly, bring the first-aid kit, while he himself prepared to activate his recovery spell. -- and that's when I finally noticed one strange thing.

　The girl's vitality, which I saw in my analysis skills, hadn't declined much, if not to the point of being full, despite her tattered appearance.

　Relieved that her life seemed to be in no danger for now, you moved closer to check on her condition.

　Her breathing was steady and she didn't appear to have any swelling or broken bones.

　Rather, ...... her body, unlike her tattered clothes, somehow does not have a single scratch on it.

　--I see.

　--He must have sent her to us somehow.

　He must have given her a potion he always kept on hand.

　We don't know how she got here but ...... well, that's the kind of thing she'd do.

"...... Nell-onna, are you okay ......?

Oh. I think she's just asleep. That's what Yuki did over there, after she took care of him.

　The blonde baby girl has an uneasy look on her face as she strokes her head and says, "I don't know if she's okay.

　--I'm wondering if they're okay.

　I'm a little worried about ...... because of the anxiety of the girls.

　It's not like that man is in danger or anything.

　It's his heart.

　My husband is basically solid, but he's a little fragile emotionally.
　He cares so much about his surroundings that he tends to act recklessly.

　Someone better watch him close, that man.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the market.

　--The only thing that matters is that this is no longer the case.

　We'll worry about that later.

　Anyway, for now, let's wipe the girl's body clean and put her down in a proper place, not on the floor.


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　Then the girl woke up a few hours later.

"............ nuh-uh ............

"Nuh-uh, you're awake.

　So called, the brave girl, Nell, remains in the futon and looks around in a slow motion.

...... Huh? Here is ......

"This is not a dungeon. Yuki's.

　The moment she said her husband's name, Nell's pupils widened and she rushed to sit up.

"--Onii-san!

Calm down, Yuki is not here. You're not alone.

　When she said that, she seemed to understand the situation right away and let out a few words.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you. --You will be able to find out more about it. Oh, wait a minute, did you say this is a dungeon? Of the magical forest?

　...... No, I don't think I understood the situation, just that my brain's perceptions were not up to speed.

　By the way, the others have already gone to bed.
　The reason why I'm awake and always lounging around is because I always spend time alone with my husband at this time of the day on the board, so I don't get sleepy anymore.

　...... I think it's a bit strange that a man who stays up as late as I do, but is also very active during the day.

Hmmm, that's right. --How are you feeling? It didn't look bad, but it was ......

　When asked, she suddenly looked down at her own body and tilted her head in wonder at her body's condition.

...... Huh? The wound.

Yeah, that's probably because Yuki healed it with a potion. There was no trauma to your body when you showed up here.

...... Yeah, but all the old scratches and stuff is gone, you know?

　My body was pretty much scarred from the training," he replied with a cowering shrug to the girl who muttered .......

It's a particularly effective potion that he has. That's the least you can do. --Well, so long as you're feeling okay. At least eat this. You must be hungry by now.

"Uh-huh. ...... Thanks.

　Although still slightly confused, the girl thanked him and took the bowl of porridge, brought the spoon in the bowl to her mouth - and then stopped moving.

...... Leffy, is this, um, salt and sugar, wrong?

　The words, I couldn't help but groan at the words.

　......Oh crap, I did it again.
　I've tasted it thoroughly, but ...... at what point did I make a mistake?

It's a good idea to have a look at it. Leila and Yuki have both gone out into the demon world and there is no one in our family who is good at cooking right now. I'll go make some more.

"Oh, no, I'm fine. I'll be fine. Thanks, Leffy.

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

　The girl smiled again and began to eat the porridge, which seems to have the wrong spices, a little embarrassed, and with a little embarrassment, she tried to stand up, but once again put her hips down on the spot, which was floating in the air.

　--Then flows a moment of silence.

　All you hear is the small sound of porridge being slurped and the sleepy breathing of a baby girl sleeping on a nearby futon.

...... You know what, Refi. I'm the one who saved my life," she says.



　In such a space, the words of a girl are spun in a whisper.

...... I'm glad to see that my husband was of some use to you. I'm glad to see that my husband was of some use to you.

"Husband ...... husband. I heard you and your husband got married, Leffy?

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, yes. Did you hear it from him over there?

Yes, he said it like that, with a happy face.

　She grinned and said with a grin, and your cheeks got a little hotter.

　--And then you suddenly realize that the girl's smile in front of you was a bit strained and forced.

　It's as if she is trying desperately to keep what she has hidden inside from coming to the surface, as if she is trying to hold it back deep inside.

　Being a dragon myself, I am not very sensitive to human emotions ...... but I do understand this.

　This is the look on the face of a male or female when they give up the partner they seek as their mate (・・・・).

"I'm not sure if you ...... like Yuki or not.

"Nah, eh, uh, no, no, not really. ......!

　A giggle escapes from the girl's mouth at the sight of her amusingly flustered figure.

　The girl is easy to understand.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a look at the following: ...... I'm sure you've burned out the man who was screaming that he was a human hero, but he was a small boy who didn't know a thing about human society, even if he was a dragon.

　It's simply because this girl has that kind of personality.

It's not that this is why you are in such a hurry. I was simply wondering. And what is really going on?

...... Yeah, I guess so. I think my brother likes it.

It's like, that's a pretty vague description.

"Because ...... was the first time I'd ever had a feeling like that. I never felt this way before.

　...... I see.

　I'm not sure if this is the same thing as I am.

　It's a good thing that ...... that man has a talent for seduction.

It's a good thing that ...... was saved in a very cool way. It's hard to fall in love with her because of that: ......

　The girl, flushing slightly as if she remembered that time, began to tell the story of the series of events that happened to her.





It was, well, ...... a calculated way of appearing," she said.

Really. ...... You're always at the right place at the right time. It was like that when I went to King's Landing, you know?

Huh, I know. You'll be in a trance and take the best part with you. That's the kind of man he is.

"Yes! You always look like it's nothing, and before you know it, you finish everything by yourself. I'm so used to being surprised by you.

　It's not a good idea, but it's a good idea.

It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with ......, but you're already Reffi's husband. It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get your hands on it.

　Eventually, after a moment of laughter, the brave girl says so with a forlorn smile on her face.

　--I'm sure you'll be able to find it at .......

　I get it. This girl is herself.

　This is a person who has been touched by the atmosphere that he radiates, and who has been charmed by its comfort.
　A foolish man with obscure sensibilities, but with whom you naturally smile.

　...... If I were you, would I be able to know that kindness, that warmth (...) and still be able to live alone?

　--It's impossible.

　When I came to that conclusion, my mouth naturally spun out the words on its own.

"Then you should live here too.

"............ Heh?

　The girl who gives a languid reply.

If it were you, he wouldn't refuse. He seems to like you, for the most part. If you decide to make a connection with Yuki afterwards, well, I won't complain.

"At ......, but if ...... could, I'd be, of course I'd be, uh, happy, but is ...... leftie good?

"I'm not saying I don't have feelings for you, but ...... I know what you're going through, and it hurts.

　Yes, I understand.

　It's just too much to ask this girl who could be your friend to bear the pain you can't bear.

　If I were the old me, I might not have cared about that at all, but I can't do that now .......

　I've discovered the overwhelming comfort of connecting with someone else, and now I can't.

...... of it. Right now, I'm the only wife he's got, but there will probably be more when these girls get older.

　I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what you're talking about," he said, looking toward the nearby futon and the vampire and slime baby girl sleeping on a nearby cushion.

　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.

　You can easily imagine such a future, and a smile breaks out from the corner of your mouth.

　If this kind-hearted girl is mixed in with everyone else in the future, no one will have any complaints.

　...... It is quite unexpected that the world feared me as a high dragon to have such concern for others.


　--I like that man.


　I like the man, but I also like the noisy time I spend in this dungeon as well.

　In my mind, they're all equally valuable, irreplaceable, or absolutely irreplaceable.

　If this girl joins them and comes to spend time with them, then I think there will be another funny day.

...... Anyway, go to sleep now. You're not feeling well yet. Tomorrow these guys are going to wake up again. Then we'll talk more about it with the others.



...... Yeah, okay. --Reffi

What?

"Thanks to ....... I love that very sweet thing about you, Leffi.

"...... Hmph. Don't be silly, go to bed.

"Yeah, thanks for everything. Good night, Leffi.

"...... oh. Good night--

　--And so the night goes on.