"Kuu ......

　Unable to control the sleepiness that was rising, I couldn't help but let out a choked breath.
　At the same time, you rub your eyes and wipe the tears from your eyes as you let out a breath.
　I guess I slept a little too late last night.

"Allen, you've been pouting a lot, do you have trouble sleeping?
Well, sort of.

　It was late in the evening when I fell asleep because I had been talking with Henriette about the past.
　Of course, it's not enough to sleep, but it was probably not a good idea to sleep halfway through.
　In fact, it might have been better not to sleep like that.

You're not the ...... type because of the pillow change, are you?
It's true, but it's kind of hard to nod your head to ...... or rather, the self-proclaimed sensitive Noel looked okay, didn't he?

　Noel, who always wakes up late or seems to be sleepy and half asleep when he wakes up in the morning, was in a good mood today.

　Well, yesterday, as soon as you arrived in town, you were on the move again.
　I guess I was tired somehow, and as a result I went to bed early, but...

Oh, sure, I'm sensitive, but it doesn't matter if it's a good one. With such a good pillow, why shouldn't I sleep better and get up earlier in the morning?
I'll say this: ......

　Noel's words had a point.

　As expected of a marquis, the pillows in the guest room bed were quite good.
　It's also better than the one used in the former duke's family home, and incomparable to the one used in the frontier house.
　It's the kind of thing that would make even the most delicate of people sleep well if it was replaced with this one.

　But as for Noel, that's just an excuse no matter how you look at it.

Duh. ......

　And having said that, the absent-mindedness leaked out again.
　This time, however, it's not Allen.

"...... Henriette look sleepy too?

　So, as Milene had muttered, it was a stretch that Henriette had let slip.
　While wiping her eyes, her shoulders are shrugged.

Well, I went to bed a little late yesterday. ...... someone didn't let me sleep well.

　The words are said meaningfully, and everyone stops in their tracks for a moment.
　You're going to be able to find out what's going on in the world.

...... Mr. Allen?　I don't think you're kidding. ......
I know it's not because it's you, but because it's ...... you, I wouldn't be surprised if it was.
"...... Agreed. Allen could be.
"How am I treated in your mind ......?　Isn't the perception a little strange?

　I have a vague idea of what you're imagining, but as long as you're not talking about your previous life, that's the extent of your relationship with Henriette, even if you have some acquaintance with her.
　So how is it possible that such a thing (・・・・・・・) could happen?
　I don't understand.

Well, we were just having a normal conversation. Well, I was the one who basically initiated the conversation, so it's not a mistake that I didn't let him down.
...... not even in a hurry. It's not even funny.
Sorry about that one. But to be honest, I'm more interested in the scene around me.
...... It's certainly an interesting sight in many ways, partly because I didn't get a good look at it yesterday.

　Leeds nodded and looked around, and although Noel and the others didn't say it in words, it was clear that they were thinking the same thing.
　And as for Allen, he's already said it.

　You'll find the same streets as you saw yesterday, but unlike yesterday, there are many different people walking around.
　I was walking through the city again, which I didn't understand very well yesterday.

　The time was some time after breakfast, and if I were to explain simply how I came to the present situation, it was because I was bored.
　So you had to see the city that you didn't get a good look at yesterday.

　Henriette is with you, in essence, to guide you.
　It's not as if it's necessary ...... but perhaps Henriette was bored too.

　You will be able to find a lot more than just a few of the most popular items that you can find on the web.
　It's not just a matter of time before you get a chance to see it, but also a part of it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the best out of it.

Is this what the entire empire is like ......?
In fact, Henriette has never been anywhere else, and frankly, she's been to the kingdom more often than not, but I don't think that's true.　Because this is supposed to be a city with a lot of special elves (・・・・・・).

　Yes, the interesting thing was that.
　The number of elves in the city was strangely large.
　It was impossible to be anywhere else.

　And, or perhaps it is related, but there is another interesting thing.

"And why do I feel like you're paying attention to me for some strange reason?　I thought it might be because of my compatriot Noel, but then again, he seems strangely awed by that.
"Isn't it because of Henriette?　What kind of lord, albeit nominally, is that?　Well, I don't know if the elves care about those things: ......
...... somewhat differently?　Besides, is it right to look at Noel?
Hmm ...... sure?　I mean, why are there so many elves here in the first place?　Well, I kind of have an idea: ......
Well ......, well, frankly speaking, your imagination is probably correct. The reason there are so many elves here is because there is an Elven Forest nearby.

　It was certainly what I imagined it would be.

　But what surprised me there was that I didn't expect to say it.


　I already told you that the whereabouts of the elven forest are unknown, but that should have been mainly to avoid unnecessary trouble.

　How could Henriette not know that--

"...... Are you sure you wanted to share that with us?
I'm still a good judge of character. And ...... is nothing. It's not a good idea to talk about it without proof.
I'm curious about that meaningful way of saying ......?
Maybe you'll find out sooner or later, so don't worry about it. I'm just saying, do you want to go for it?
"Where is ......, do I need to ask you?　From the way the story is going right now: ......
"...... Elf Woods?

　Henriette nodded her head as if it was the right thing to say.
　Unintentionally, Aren and the others looked at each other.

　The elven forest is known for its unknown location, but even if you know where it is, you are not allowed to enter it without permission from the elves.
　It's not a place you can just go and visit your friend's house or something like that. .......

"Honestly, I'm interested, but can we go there?
I don't have a problem with it, or, if you're wondering, it's not even welcome.
"...... welcome ...... because Noel is there?
Indeed, I've heard that elves are more closed-minded, so they are welcome to join their fellow stranger, Noel, if he's with them. ......?
It turns out to be OK, but ...... is not wrong. So, what are you going to do?

　After being told that, Aren and the others looked at each other again.
　However, their eyes were on Noelle.
　We thought that her opinion was the most important one here.

　But, thinking our concern was unnecessary, Noel smiled.

Well, I'd be lying if I said I didn't care about it too, so I'll just go to ......, shall we?

　If Noel said so, there would be no objection from anywhere.

　And so Allen and the others, who were supposed to be touring the city, hurriedly headed to the elven forest.