I'm ready, boys, come back!

　As I was relaxing with Nell in the direction of the inn, I finally heard a call from Reffi from the doorway that can connect the spaces in the castle, where you can go anywhere in the castle.

Oh, finally. Well then, let's go, Nell.

Yeah, I guess so.

　After getting up and piling the cushions on the edge, Nell and I proceeded side by side through the inn.
　In less than a dozen steps, we reached the door and found Leftie, waiting with her arms crossed in front of it.

"Mm, you're here. Now, meditate.

"Huh? Eyes?

Yes. Close your eyes.

"Oh, oh, okay,

"Hmm, okay.

　When I close my eyes as I'm told, it feels as if Reffi has grabbed my hand, smooth and cool on my skin.
　I'm sure that next to me, Nell is also holding hands with Reffi.

　I continue to follow her guidance and move carefully to my feet.
　Eventually, when I was told to open my eyes, the first thing I saw in my vision was a heap of sumptuous food.

　A very savory smell filled the air around me, stimulating my hunger.

　The first glance at the table full of food, I wondered if Leila had made it ...... but the arrangement is a little crude, if I may say so.

　When Leila does it, it's easy to see why, because it's so beautifully arranged that it no longer stimulates the appetite on its own.

　Although this one is not that refined in comparison, a quick glance at it still shows the intention to carefully arrange the food with consideration for the person being served.

　At that table, all of my family members are already seated together except for us, and a group of young girls are looking at us, smiling.
　They won't eat, but the three Lace girls are with them.

"Oh, ...... looks good!

"...... This dish could be ......

"Huh, you got it.

　I asked Leffi, who crossed her arms in a good mood and grinned at me with a sly grin, while I looked intently at my food and asked her, "Is this made by you, ?

"...... Is this made by Reffi?

Hmm. I made most of them myself, with the help of some of the girls. What do you think? I've improved a lot since the old Cookie, haven't I?

"...... oh. Awesome.

　It really is a far cry from what it was before .......

　Her cooking skills were devastating, but this one stands up to the test of time.
　In fact, it looks just plain delicious.

　To anyone who has experienced her cooking, you will know what a tremendous growth this is.

　She probably made many, many mistakes, but she never faltered and just kept practicing.

Could it be that ...... was left in the dungeon to make this ......?

Hmm. It's been almost a year since I met you.

　...... Really. You're right.

　Sure, it's a year.

　It's hard to tell because the seasons don't change and nature is the same outside all the time. ...... It's been a year since I came to this world and since I first met Leffi.

I wanted to show you how far I've come. It's what we call a celebration. ...... I'll try to help with the housework as much as possible, so I'm going to continue to be your wife!

　In the middle of the process, I couldn't help but follow my impulse and hug her body and start spinning her around.

"Ugh, my lovely wife! This is the best wife I've ever had, I wouldn't let her go!

Oh, wait, no, no! They'll be watching!

　You can find a lot of people who have a lot of experience with this kind of products.

　I'm not going to change," she says, "but I'm afraid that after suggesting the story about Nell, I actually got a little nervous about it.

　Stupid guy. And a dumb one.

　There's no way I'd give up a good woman like you.

　A demon lord is a personification of greed and will never let go of everything he's got.

All right, all right, just put it down! Me, your food will get cold!

"Mm! It's not good. That's a loss of life. We'll do the spinning around with Leffy in our arms later.

"You may!

　I'm sorry to see my wife's face turn red, but I'm even more sorry to see her cooking go cold, so I take her off my arm and let go of her body.

　You're going to be able to get a lot more than just a few minutes of your own time.

...... Mm? What are you doing? You're coming too.

...... No, no, I, uh, I'll pass. It's the one-year anniversary of your and Refi's meeting, right? Then, well, you know, I'll be at the inn--

"What are you talking about, it's a welcome banquet for you, too?

"--What?

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, but it's not a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

It's true that at first I was going to let this guy eat me.

　Saying that, he pounds on my chest.

But you will be with me from now on, won't you? So I thought I should give you a warm welcome. Come on, don't just stand there, come on over here.

Yeah, come on, let's eat together! I can't wait any longer.

"...... uh, yeah, okay!

　Iruna calls out to Nell, who comes rushing over to you with a happy smile on her face.

Nellie's over here! Iruna and Sy's Neighborhood!

"Tonari!



"Huh, okay. Thanks.

"Nell, are you okay with the chopsticks?

"Yes, it takes some getting used to, but it works fine to use, right?

"Oh, what? How long have you guys been getting along so well?

"Whoosh! Nell is like a sister figure, so we decided to teach her a few things!

"How dare you say that, when you were scared of a brave man before?

Well, I just didn't know what Nell was like before! I know that I'm a very good girl now!

"Oh, thanks, Liu.

You are not speaking, so let's have dinner. --Yuki, go ahead and eat.

"What, me?

"You're the master of this place. You're the master of this place.

"Oh, oh, okay. ...... er, you got the glass?

I got it, baby girl! Ray and his friends are ready to go, too!

Okay, so - for the year so far, and for the year to come. And to the new denizens of the dungeon, kanpai!

"Kanpai!


　The buzzing and noisy conversation continues uninterruptedly--.