What are the odds?

I hope you have enough. The preparation is complete, sir.

"Hmm ......, but the problem is the masks of the brave men and their followers. Especially the masks.

Yes, I understand that very well. And objectively, it will be difficult to keep them at bay with my help. Therefore, I intend to create a situation where they can't do anything about it.

"How?　Will it work?

"Leave it to me, and I'll see you get the results you want.

Good. Let's see if you can't prove that those words are not just words.


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"...... wonderful

　I was on my knees, hands folded, praying sincerely for the wonderful scene in front of me.

After all, the goddess is real: ......

Hey, hey, stop it, man. This is embarrassing!　I mean, I showed you a lot of stuff a while ago!

"You don't understand, Nell, ...... these things are good to see over and over again.

　Nell waddles shyly, and I reply with a prayer position.

　The current Nell is in a dress.
　As she said, not long ago, I had a lot of love for her in her dress, calling it an "appreciation" event, but beautiful things are always beautiful.

　The maid who was helping you to dress up looked like she was drinking a cup of coffee with too much sugar in it, and she was praising you and making you writhe, when the curtain of the next changing room was opened.

　You can also have a look at the following tips to help you get the best results.

You're going to be able to find out what's going on.

"...... Lord, looks good?

　The two of them grab the hem of the dress and twirl it around, making the ruffles flutter.

"Oh, you're just adorable, boys!　You look like a princess - and Ilir was a princess.

　I was a princess.

　As for Ilir, she wears her own dress, as she is a princess, and En wears one of Ilir's dresses that she was loaned.

　The reason for this is that unlike Nell, who wears adult dresses that are ready-made, the demand for children's dresses is low and the tailor told me that I would not be able to make it in time for tonight's ball (・・・・・・).

　In fact, I wanted to make En's dress as well, but time constraints meant that I had no choice but to borrow Ilir's dress as my next best option.

　However, it doesn't change the fact that my child is an angel no matter what he or she wears!

Ilir, thank you for lending En a dress. Here, you can thank En for that.

"....... Ilir, thanks.

"Ehehe, En is my friend, so it's only natural!

　With a smile, Ilir. Well, she's as cute as my kid.

"...... is the best grade school kid ever!

"......しょう学性?

What's the matter with you, Maosama?

It's nothing, don't worry about it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you.

"--Well, Nell. You remember the arrangements, don't you?

Yes, I remember it well.

"In the beginning, I can't be with you. I'm sure there are all kinds of annoying people who will get in your way.

It's all right, I'll be a hero if you keep protecting me. I'm going to pull off that much by myself.

　With a hidden look of intent in her eyes, Nell grinned.

　--I'm not going to be able to get rid of them.

　The first is our king's forces.
　We're working to protect and defend Nell, who is in a bad position.

　The king himself is meeting with some important people before the ball, and he's laying the groundwork together with the old man of the lord, whom we've been working with.

　The other is the radical force of the church.
　They should be on Nell's side, but they're using Nell as a pawn in a political marriage, planning to restore her prestige.

　However, the faces and names of the core individuals are already known, and the extent to which they are enemies has been determined, so there is no longer a problem with these guys.

　I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm going to be doing.

　They are mainly allies of the military, and although moderate on the surface, they have been speaking out against the king for a long time now, saying that the king's methods are too warm.

　It seems that they are the same group that is making a fuss to bring down Nell, and we have proof that Minister of War Jayma often meets with Argos-Radrio, the presumed mastermind of the stampede that took place a short time ago in a city along the way.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about the reasoning behind this: the reason why they want to pull down Nell from the brave men and women is because they want to install their own pawns in the new brave men and women, or to weaken the position of the king by depriving Nell of her position as parent king: ...... Well, I mean, I I'm a member of the "enemy".

　I'm going to be attending the ball, so I'd love to see them there, but I need to clean up first.
　That's why I won't be able to stay near Nell for a while after the ball starts.

You'll take care of us. Take care of everyone. If things really get out of hand, then run back to the dungeon. --I'll keep an eye on you, and I'll clean up quickly so that it doesn't happen.

"Hmm, okay. I'll take care of this one. You be careful out there.

Yeah, enough of that. I've always been told to be on my guard.

　Cower your shoulders, then turn your face to En and bend your knees to be parallel to her line of sight. 　



En, you take care of yourself. This time it's not about me, it's about making sure Ilir is safe.

"......, of course . We're friends.

Good boy.

　I give a small smile to En, who nods at me with an expression that says it's natural, and finally turn to Ilir.

"Ilir, I'm wondering if there is something wrong with today's ball. So, to protect yourself, you need to listen to everyone and look around. All right?

"Yes, Maosama!

　After hearing Ilir's cheerful reply I said, "Okay" and stretched out on my knees, turning to face Nell again.

Then I'll meet you later. There will probably be a lot of moving parts, but ...... keep a high degree of flexibility and be resourceful.

"Huh, what's that,

　I laughed at Nell, and I laughed too, then turned my back to them.


　--Now, then, it's time to clean up.