Just as I'm about to peel the fruit off with a knife, Fee thumps me on the shoulder from behind.

'Elle. I'll do it.
Are you sure?
Yeah. Elle, you're not feeling so hot yet, are you?
Yeah. I'll let you handle this one.
Yeah. I've got it.

　With that, I hand her a small knife. I'm not in the right state of mind, but it doesn't mean that there was any major injury. I have no major problems, but I used quite a bit of force in this commotion.

　It's just that I'm not in the best shape right now, partly because of the reaction to that. It's not as bad as being in the hospital.

"You're not feeling well, doctor?

　Alice looks up at me with concern.

'I just used a little too much power. It's nothing to worry about.
Well....

　She usually acts cheerful, but her face gets a little cloudy. This time, Alice is not responsible for this case. She had been imprisoned in the basement ever since the disturbance began.

　However, from time to time, her expression becomes cloudy like this.

''Speaking of which, what's going on in the city?''
The reconstruction is pretty good. I'd say that in another month you'll be almost back to normal.
'I see. That's good to hear.

　Alice smiles.

　The city's reconstruction is progressing steadily. The alchemists have also been borrowed and are wielding their power to the fullest. As I predicted, the city will be mostly back to normal in a month's time.

''Yes. I have peeled an apple for Princess Alice. Here you go.

　From behind me, Fee gently hands me a piece of apple on a plate.

'Thank you. Fee.

　The two usually fought a lot, but there was no particular mood for it now. Alice took it with a word of thanks and took the apple in her hand and chewed it with a delicious smile.

''Mmm~!　It's still delicious.
That's good.
Hey doctor...
What's going on?
This case, you know, I'm..........

　He tries to speak gloomily, so I clank him on the head as he tries to speak gloomily.

'It's okay. It's not Alice's fault.
'But.....　If only I had been able to stop Brother Oscar........!
'I can't blame you for saying that, what's done is done. Just the fact that Alice is safe is enough for me.
'I see. But I'm glad to hear you say that.

　There is a shade. But she stares into my eyes, as if she's trying to switch it up a bit.

'Yes, yes. That's it. I'm here too, you know?
'Oh. I'd forgotten all about it. Fee, do you feel like you've lost your touch?
Oh my. Alice-sama is very healthy, isn't she?
Uh-huh.
"Hmm.

　Apparently it was going to be disconcerting again, but I suppose it was also a kind of real pleasure. In fact, even the fact that the two of them were arguing with each other as usual was somewhat of a relief.