Mmm-hmm.

　Bern spends his free time after work taking care of his tail.
　As a vixen, this work is absolutely essential.

　Even if it was in the human world and he was not supposed to show it, he never skimped on it.
　If I slacked off here, I would really lose myself.

　It was probably the best pastime in his busy life in the human world.

I really want Anna to take care of me. ......

　While muttering this, Bern stares at his fluffy tail.
　Since arriving in the human world, she has kept her tail mostly tucked away so that her identity as a vixen would not be revealed.

　It was a small thing, but the accumulation of it was slowly causing her stress.
　I wondered how much easier it would be if I could confide in Anna.

　Imagining such an impossible future, Bern touched the brush again.

"Mr. Berne. Can I talk to you for a moment?

"......, please.

　Bern's ears perked up at the voice at the door.
　For a moment, he thought it was Anna, but it turned out to be a mere attendant.

　Although she felt a little deflated, she had no choice but to allow the squire to enter the room in a queenly manner.

"Pardon me, Master Berne.

What can I do for you?

"Yes. It's about an adventurer. ......

　Go on, please," Bern said, encouraging the squire to continue.

"It seems that an unidentified dungeon has been discovered. There is very little information about it, but there are many people who are curious about it. ......

The dungeon is ......?

Yes, sir. I don't know how much of this is true, since it's information from adventurers. But it seems to have an incredibly evil presence.

　The word "evil" and "dungeon" brought Aria's face to Bern's mind.
　I can't say for sure that they are related, but it's best not to touch them.

　In that case, there was only one thing for Bern to say.

"Please do not go to that dungeon. The adventurers of Latota will not allow you to even approach it. Is that clear?

"Yes, of course, sir. ...... Are you sure about that, ......?　Considering the complaints of the adventurers, ......

I have the best interests of the adventurers of Latota in mind. There may be some complaints, but we have to be patient. We need to wait until we have more information before we make any unnecessary sacrifices.

　Bern instructed the squire with a good reason.
　The reason was improvised, so it was a little rough, but it was within the range that could be covered up.
　He glanced at the squire's face, anticipating his next words.

I didn't realize you were so concerned about the adventurers. ...... Please forgive my shallowness.

　Apparently, he was able to avoid the squire's questioning.
　Not feeling the least bit guilty, Bern laughed quietly in his heart.

Then, please tell the adventurers what I just told you. I'll be counting on you.

"Very well, sir!

　The squire seemed to be satisfied with everything and left the room with a salute.
　Bern watched the sequence of events with a queen's composure.

　I can't say that I made the right choice, but it was wiser than doing nothing.

"Oh!　Wait a minute!

"Yes, ......?　What can I do for you, Mr. Berne ......?

Have Anna come to my room, please.

Yes, thank you. ......

　After this.
　A minute later, Anna was to come to my room.