Leaving his room, Allen headed downstairs.
　Walk down the familiar corridor and down the stairs, and there you will find another familiar living room.
　It was early in the morning, but there were already people there, but that didn't surprise me because I was expecting it.

"Hey Leeds, good morning. You're up early as usual.

　When I spoke to the figure - to Leeds, I looked back and saw a smile on his face.
　From the sound of footsteps and such, the other side must have been able to predict it.
　There was no surprise there, and it opened its mouth in its usual manner.

"Yes, good morning, Mr. Allen. But I guess you're not too different from Mr. Allen: ......?
I'm aware that I'm an early bird in my own right, but Leeds is usually faster than me. And even if you're no different from me, you're still early, right?
I see. ...... It might as well be.

　While having such a non-poisonous and non-medicinal conversation, Allen took a quick look at Leeds' entire body.
　The figure was not ...... as usual either.

　You will be able to find a lot of people who will be able to help you in your quest to become a better person.
　It's like going somewhere.

I feel like I'm all set.
Of course. I couldn't stand to be bothered by Mr. Allen.

　You're not going to be able to get away with it.
　You'll be able to see the stairs that you just came down, and you'll be able to see the stairs that you just came down--

I mean, you could learn a thing or two from them, too.

　Out of the corner of my eye was a golden girl.
　The figure was familiar, but it was all too familiar.
　Somewhat languid and not trying to hide her sleepiness, Noelle bit off the absent-mindedness that emerged.

I hate to say it, but I'm a night owl by nature. Shouldn't I be rather grateful that I got up so early in the morning, even though I don't have any blacksmithing to do?
...... If I remember correctly, it was Noel who asked me to go with him, right?
Well, that memory is not wrong. It's just, you know what they say?　That's it, that's it, that's it,
It's certainly well said, but it's not the right thing to say in this situation, is it ......?

　I let out a sigh as I say this, but he seems to have been blown away by it.

　I'd like to see you at least change out of your nightgown.
　It's a blessing in disguise, but it's a pity.

"Well, there's no need to be embarrassed for this now, is there?　And I'm showing you that you can dress even better than that.
......!　Even more awesome looking, right?　Ah, Mr. Allen, when did you and Noel get into such a relationship ......!
I don't know what kind of image is unfolding in Leeds' brain right now, but do you know that it's a mistake anyway?　Sure, I've seen better than that, but that's because Noel got into blacksmithing and then said it was too hot and took off his jacket.
"That's a little offensive, though?　I'm not going to show my skin to anyone, am I?
"Yes, yes, it would be an honor to

　Returning suitably, Allen shrugs his shoulders.
　Regardless of whether Noel is serious or not, this is certainly not the time to get into it.

"So, back to the subject at hand: ......
"It's good to put it back in but what were we talking about at ......?　...... Oh, yeah, we were talking about something more revealing than this, which is what you like.
Yeah, I don't remember talking about that, do you?
"Oh, really, really, Mr. Allen, ......!
"Yeah, and Leeds doesn't have to ride, either, okay?

　The scary thing about this situation is that sometimes Leeds really believes it.
　This former princess is rather natural.

So, are you ready to go?
It's already done. Or perhaps it's because you were doing it yesterday that you're not sleeping well right now?
"I don't think Noel is the only one at a disadvantage in that regard, but I think they're all on equal terms?
Not even close. It's a long way from here to the workshop.

　Indeed, Noel's former home/workshop was originally located at the edge of the city.
　And this house is also at the edge of town, but at the opposite end of town from Noel's workshop.
　It would take some time and effort to move between the two.

　But...

But I've got a girl over there who doesn't look sleepy and ready to go.
"...... about Milene?

　Noel looked at the brown girl who tilted her head back for a moment, then quickly returned her gaze and shrugged her shoulders.
　There is not a single sign of anger.

I'm sensitive, unlike her. Isn't it common for her to have trouble sleeping when she changes her bunk?
Yeah, let's just realize that I'm being incredibly rude to Milene, shall we?　Also, I think it's something other than subtlety if you can't get used to it after six months, right?

　It's just that I'm used to it, so it looks more like a boldness.
　Well, I've learned such things over the past half year.

　Now, although it's too late to say, this house that Allen and the others are in now is not an inn.
　As I mentioned earlier, it's a house located at the edge of town.

　It was Allen's house.

　When Allen came back to the city about six months ago, he first chose to stop living in the inn.
　I had planned to stay in this city for a while, and I had actually received a large reward for my incident in the capital, so I only had enough money in my pocket.



　Then there was no problem with the innkeepers, but it was more a matter of security than a matter of money.
　After all, no matter how high class the inn is, it is a stranger's house, no matter how high class it is built, and in that sense, you can't feel safe.
　So, I bought a house.

　That's what this house is, so ...... doesn't really understand why Leeds and Noel are here, even Allen doesn't understand why they are here.
　You'll be able to find out what's going on, and that's what happened.

　It's a very good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for. I was told that there would be no problem if I moved in here.
　And before you know it, Leeds and the others were living here before you knew it.
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're looking for a new home.

　In fact, the house was too big for a single person to handle, and it's definitely more fun to live with many people than alone.
　No man would object to the idea of having three beautiful girls living with him.

　Of course, I knew it wasn't just for fun, but such a thing is just a matter of course when you're in a relationship with someone.
　If there was a problem, it would be taken care of at that time, and Allen accepted it for now.

　This is how we got to the present day ......

It's a good idea to go to the store and change your clothes, because I know you're here to see me. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it, or else it wouldn't be worth getting up early.
Well, we're pretty much the same as usual. Well, we're pretty much the same as always.
"Okay, okay, I know. Okay, I'll just go get changed. ...... If you leave it at home, I'll never get it.

　You will be able to see that there is a lot more to it than that, but you can't help but look at each other's faces as Noel goes out of his way to leave such words, even though he had no intention of doing so from the beginning.
　A bitter smile appeared on each other's lips.

"After all, Noel is the one who changed my impression of you in the last six months.
"Really?　For me, though, it was the first half of the year that made me realize that Noel is still the same. She is strangely confident, stubborn, stubborn, ...... sometimes honest, sometimes lonely. Noel is such a normal girl, you know?
I know. No, I should say ...... I know in the last six months.
Well, it's the realization that things haven't changed, even for you, Allen.

　I shrugged my shoulders, as that was also my line.
　I've always thought so, but it was the half-year that made me realize that Leeds hasn't changed a bit since I last saw it.

"...... Where's Milene?

　And at the sight of Milene tilting her head in that way, as if to assert herself, this time with a distinctly bitter smile.
　As for Milene, it is possible to assert more clearly than Noel.

''Well, Milene's impression of her is in a way the least changed in the last six months, isn't it?
Yes, I agree with you.
"...... good meaning?
Of course.
"Yes, in a good way,
"......, then good?

　There was some caution at first, but when did it become clear that there was no need for such a thing?
　At least it was definitely before we came to live here together, and my impression of Milene hasn't really changed at all since then.

　Although it's hard to tell with the lack of talk and the lack of change in her facial expression, I can actually say that she has a pretty straightforward personality.
　Or perhaps the most straightforward in the house.
　I think it's safe to say that Leeds can be quite stubborn as well.

"Well, and . I don't think it's necessary to say anything about their preparations ...... now, and then we're completely waiting for Noel, right?
"...... Milene, help?
"No, I don't think it's necessary, probably because I think Noel is in a hurry for whatever reason.
"...... Okay.

　With Milene nodding at his side, Allen let out a breath.
　You can't help but wonder how it happened when you think about it again, but it's probably inevitable to say it.

　But still, you can't help but wonder.
　Why did we all decide to go together?

　So, I don't need to dare to say that ...... is going to be going to be going to be going to be going to be going to be going out.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

　The four of us are going to leave the country together.

　Strictly speaking, though, it's also a kind of trip.
　Everyone has their own goals. ...... In Allen's case, the bottom line is that there didn't seem to be any good places around, so let's go to another country for now.
　It's not that you have decided to leave this country in the true sense of the word.

　However, I am going to move there once I find my ideal place ...... and at the same time, I also think that the possibility is not so high.
　Because the country we are going to visit is such a place.

　While waiting for Noel, Allen's thoughts turn to the country.
　To be honest, I don't know much about the country either.

"Empire, or ......

　The name was somehow uttered while looking up at the ceiling.