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"Or you can work here in the village of Kaina as a farmer or herdsman."

　Turning to Barrow and Behle, Jin continued.

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"Of course, if you want to open a store or something in the Shoro Kingdom, I will cooperate fully, and if you want to return home, that would be fine too.

　I am sure that Jin could listen to most of his wishes.

"Of course, you can continue to be a butler and a lady-in-waiting as you are now. Well, you don't have to decide right away. I would be happy for you to stay here in the village. I won't force you.

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"Yes, I understand."



　The time is about 4:30 in the afternoon.

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　It is still light in the afternoon on a summer day.

　Jin, who had given his leave to Barrow and Behrle this time, was thinking in front of Hannah and Erza.

"What should we do for dinner tonight ......?"

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"Come over to my house, honey!"

"Yes, I'll do that."

　Right across the street from Hanna's house was Jin's house, and Erza's real mother, Meene, lived with Hanna's grandmother, Martha.

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"Yeah."

　Elsa is happy to see her mother.

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Jin," she said, "I'm so happy to see you.



"Jin, it's been a long time since the seventh evening. You had the world conference or something, didn't you?　How did it go?

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　6:30 p.m.

　Jin and his friends were sitting around the dinner table at Martha's house.

"Yes, it went well, thanks to you.

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"I see. I'm glad to hear that.

"I wish I could have been there too. ......"

　Hannah muttered regretfully.

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"Well, maybe next time I can bring Hannah along as my assistant.

"Really?"

　Considering Hannah's knowledge, she would be able to assist me and most importantly, she would gain valuable experience.

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　Besides, Princess Rieschen, who he knew well, would surely come again, Jin thought.



"Was Elsa of some use to you?

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　Erza's own mother, Meine, asked Erza.

"...... umm, not much."

　But when Jin heard this, he quickly followed up.

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"Not at all. Erza has been leading our guests in and more than anything, she has been a great help to me.

"...... is that so?"

　Elsa blushes a little at Jin's words. Martha looks at her and says something.

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"Jin, when are you and Erza going to have your wedding?

"Huh?"

What?

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"Don't make her wait too long, it'll be too sad."

　Martha said that the chief and his wife, that is, Giebeck and Sally, met later than Jin and the others and got together before them.

"So ......, Barbara, and Eric," she said.

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　Elsa's mouth turned bright red and the two names came out.

"Yeah, well, they weren't quite ready to make a living yet. You guys have had enough, haven't you?"

"Uh-uh."

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　Contrary to Elsa's hushed tone, Jin said firmly, his face reddening.

We are planning to get married next month.

"What?"

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　Erza looked at Jin's face.

"Erza, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. I want to make this clear in front of Ms. Meane.

　Jin, who usually calls her "Meene," but this time he treats her as Erza's mother.

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"I have to call you mother-in-law, don't I?

"Don't do that, Jin-sama. Thank you very much, even at ....... Please take good care of Elsa.

Yes, of course.

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Yes, of course.

　Erza is flustered as the conversation proceeds without her. However, she does not seem to be averse to the conversation. The proof is in the smile in her eyes.

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　It was at that moment.

"Father, excuse me..."

　Reiko tugged at the hem of Jin's dress.

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"Yes?　What's wrong, Reiko?"




　Jin followed Reiko out of Martha's house while asking her.

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　When she was sure that Martha did not hear them, Reiko opened her mouth.

"A report has just come in. They have found a clue of <> on the northern coast of the former Leonard Kingdom."

"What?

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　It was good news,

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　For Reiko, he was her grandfather. To follow in his footsteps is also to follow in the footsteps of the previous Magecraft Meister, Adriana Barbora Zetsi.

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"Well, we'll hear more about it later.

　Jin said and returned to Martha's house.

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"Onii-chan, what's wrong?"

Jin, is something wrong?

　Hannah and Martha asked Jin at the same time.

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"Oh, no, Reiko is at the front ......"

"She told your father that <> is here."

　As Jin was thinking of an excuse, Reiko followed him.

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"I see. I see he is also busy assisting the village head.

　The here is Butler A, who is Jin's deputy. He assists the village head when Jin is not around.

　Battlers B and C are stationed at Nido Castle, and D works at the << house> in Leuthart.

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D works in Reuthert's . "Right now, the village chief's place is busy because it also serves as a medical clinic. He's going to build an addition to the clinic soon.

"I see. I'll have to help him with that.

　As the lord of the village, Jin decided to give his full support to the villagers since it was a matter concerning their welfare.

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"But still... ......"

"Hmm?"

　Jin noticed that Hannah's speech had lost some of its childishness.

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<, her pronunciation was the same as before, but the rest of her words were pronounced in a more mature way.

　When he came home for Tanabata, I didn't think so much of it.

(Before I knew it, Hannah had grown up too. ......)

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　(Hannah has grown up before I knew it... ) Jin thought deeply.



"Onii-chan, where are you going to stay tonight?

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　Hannah asked.

"Well, I'm going to sleep in this house.

　Looking at Hannah's expectant face, it was hard to tell that she would be staying at Nido Castle.

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"Yay, we can talk more then!"

　Hannah is innocently happy, and Meane smiles, "I can't help it. Martha sighs and Erza's shoulders slump a little.

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