Yes, I've won.

"...... Here I come.

　Bern and Richt were spending their free time playing cards, their only pastime.
　Licht didn't know any of the rules, but with Bern's clear explanation, he managed to rise to the level of an opponent.

　However.
　However, there was no way that Richt, who had just learned the rules, could beat Bern, who had lived by his brain.
　All he can do is wait for the sun to go down, repeating the same pattern of defeat over and over again.

It's been an hour. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it.

"Oh, really? ......

　Bern puts the cards away in a box with a pleasant look on his face.
　Licht, who was being used as a brain sandbag, had to match his impressions with a complicated expression.

It's ......, isn't it? In fact, I always take a bath at this time of day. ...... What should I do?

　Suddenly, Bern began to fidget.
　It seems that he is troubled about bathing.
　I don't have the authority to tell you not to take a bath.

　In the first place, such an answer is out of the question.
　For a vixen, taking care of her tail is her life.
　It was as important as eating and sleeping in their lives.

I'm going to ...... wake up Aria, please wait a moment.

　Licht pondered for a bit and then came to the decision to wake up the sleeping Aria.
　Even if he was in a bad mood, his priority was to protect Bern's sense of shame.
　With Aria, at least he would not be assassinated.

"...... Hey, Aria--

Gaw!

What the hell?

　The moment the lich touched Aria.
　The moment the lich touched Aria, he bit her next to her finger, almost as a reflex.
　If it had been a few centimeters further to the side, it would have been bitten off for sure.

　Sweat ran down my cheeks.
　If I had been hit, my finger would have been stiffened and would not have moved.

　Is this an instinct of the Demon Lord?
　It's a safe bet that you'll be attacked in your sleep.

...... What is it, Richt?

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.
　In the past, Aria's eyes would certainly be closed when she woke up from sleep.

　The structure of the Demon Lord's body was unknown to Richt, but the fact that he had touched her while she was asleep was probably a major factor.
　It seems that he is so specialized in fighting.

I'm going to head to the baths right now, and I was wondering if you would like to join me ......?

"Oh, I don't mind. I mean, I'm awake.

Oh, thank you very much!　Thank you very much, Mr. Richt.

　Bern was so relieved that he let out a big tail.
　The fox's tail is made up of three tails that overlap to form the shape.

　It is always beautiful, no matter how many times you see it.
　Bern looked proud, as if to show his daily efforts.

　Licht had seen many kinds of beastmen before, but one this magnificent was quite rare.
　Forgetting that he was on a mission, he couldn't help but admire it.

"Why don't you come with us?

No, thanks.

Are you sure you won't come?　I think it's safer for us to be together. ......

It's okay, it's really okay.

　Licht stubbornly refused to accept Bern's and Aria's concern.
　No matter how reasonable the suggestion, this is the one thing I can't accept.

　Bern seemed to have sensed something in Richt's attitude and did not speak to him further.

Then go. Bern, show me the way.

"Hee!　I understand. ......

　Aria, caught in Bern's tail, waited for guidance.
　The way to the bathhouse is opened by shifting the books on the bookshelf.

　It's a very elaborate hidden door.
　The bathhouse was made just for Bern so that he can take care of his tail at any time.

　Wouldn't it be safer to hide there all the time?
　Licht swallowed the words with water.