Doctor, I'll come in later. After you.
Really?　Then let's go in first.

　Alice says that when she comes back from the bathroom, so I take her word for it and bathe first.

　I take off my clothes and underwear and put them in the basket and I start running the shower. The water is not hot, but I filled it with water all at once and alchemically raised the temperature to about 42 degrees.

''Oh, I'm sorry to disturb you.''
...Huh. I see.
Hey, hey, sir!　Don't sigh when a naked girl walks in!
He's wearing a towel. Don't tell me you're naked.
"...hmmm!　Now if you'll excuse me~

　Alice walked in without a care in the world. Oh well. I've bathed with Serena and Fee, too. I used to be with Liese all the time, too. It's not that I'm not used to it, so it's fine.

"....shhhh.
What?
'No, its something. I'm just annoyed at you for being so calm. Aren't you a little upset?
'Well, I wouldn't want to be completely naked, but I have a towel. Besides, I'm used to taking a bath with someone.
It's a man, isn't it?
'No, it's my sister Lise, Fee and Serena. Those three have been in there together.
'Ha, ha!　What's the situation with that?
It's all in the flow. And it's more efficient for both of us to be in there at the same time, right?
'I'm amazed at your ethics!　Are you still a clergyman!
I'm a farmer, okay?
'That doesn't matter!　
Hey. Black Alice is on!
Oh-ho-ho. Sorry about that. I'm a little upset.
Haha, I'm used to that now...
You're the only one to show me like this...

　I was soaking in the hot water, and Alice was taking a shower, but Alice's was getting into the tub. Well, it's good because it's big enough for both of us to have plenty of room.

''You're not responding?''
How do you want me to respond to what?
I mean, aren't you horny?
He's not coming, at all. I feel like my sister.
Huh... don't you have a s*x drive, doctor?

　The obvious question is, "What's the point of asking the obvious but, uh, okay. Well, I'll tell you.

I don't feel it. I understand for sure. Our libido allows us to reproduce, to have children, to thrive. But that's not what I want. I can't afford it, at least not until I can sell my crops to the world. This is a project I've been working on my whole life.
Huh..................well, that's true. Otherwise, I wouldn't be taking a bath with another woman, would I?
I don't want to be the first one up.
Ew.

　I quickly get out of the bath and organize everything I've done so far into a notebook. The mystery of the labyrinth, the state of this world, and what is alchemy? As I concentrate on my thoughts, the time is already 23:00. It's time to go to bed.

　And when I went to my bedroom, I could already hear him sleeping.

　I flipped up the futon and saw that Alice's guy was sleeping comfortably. Most likely, the sleeper had taken her away while she was waiting. It's the one that seems to have been planned and left out. I crawled in next to Alice and just fell asleep within minutes.


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　Morning. I'm awfully happy today. I woke up on my own without anything. I looked at the clock and saw that it was seven o'clock. It was a refreshing morning. I opened the curtains and soaked up the morning sun.

　It's a beautiful day, too. Now, I have to go to Alice's and look for some lore.

Ugh ... it's so bright...
Alice, just get up and get ready to go.
Uh....oooh.

　Is this princess really royalty? There's something oddly mundane about it. It's good because it's easy to get used to. Then the intercom rings with a pin drop. It's definitely Fee. I went straight to the front door and opened it to find Fee and Monica.

Hi, Elle. Hi, Elle, we're here to make breakfast. Monica said she's going to help us.
Hi, nice to meet you.
Then I'm done with you.
Oh, excuse me.

　Fee zips in without asking my permission. Monica is hesitant, but I cautiously follow Fee.

　Oh, I didn't tell her about Alice.

'Sen-sei! Where is my change of clothes?　Whew ... neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

　Alice came out while rubbing her sleepy eyes. But it wasn't me that she saw.


''What?　Why is Princess Alice here...?


　Fee stands there, stunned.

　Then suddenly, the Alice guy has a grin on his face. It's predictable, but there's no room for me. Female fights are unreasonable. Maybe I'm biased, but that's especially true with these two. I've interrupted them in the past, but on the contrary, I was incredibly pissed off at them. Since then, I've decided to stay on the sidelines.

'Monica, I'm going to make breakfast for the four of us.
'What?　Okay?　And a princess...
It happens all the time. Let it go.

　We went straight to the kitchen and it started promptly.

'Oh my goodness?　What's the matter with you, Fee?　You're a regular wife and you're making breakfast?　
'Hahhhh!　You're a little gangbanger like you, Elle. It's no use!　Get rid of the flats!
'Hahhhh!　I'm still growing!　I'm not like my aunt!
'Hahhhh!　Who's an auntie, you little brat!
"Shut up, old lady!　Don't get carried away just because you happen to be next to your teacher!
Just because you're a princess doesn't mean you can't be a princess!
What?
What?

　We crisply finished making breakfast amidst all the noisy exchanges. Miso soup and rice, grilled salmon and salad. It looked good again today.

See, the rice is ready. Let's eat!

　They were both breathing hard as I brought them their food while I said that.

　How do you do that in the morning........

''Haha........haha......that's enough for today, aunt.
'Huh ... hah ... hah ... I'm talking to you, you little f*cking princess.

　Then the four of us took our places and began to eat our meals. By the way, Monica is next to me. It's fine that Fee and Alice insisted, but Monica is strangely afraid to do so.

''Elle-san, the princess and Fee-san are staring at me like crazy!
Hmm?　Don't worry about it. It's harmless. Oh that's right, I haven't seen Alice before. Monica Dunne. She's from the elven village. We're working on a maze together.
Hi, there. My name is Monica Dunn. I'm an elf. I'm working with Elle and Fee, and I'm here to capture the maze. Dear Alice...

　Monica is nervous and furious because it's her first time to meet a royal. But Alice is friendly to Monica.

Oh my. Oh dear, that's very polite of you. I'm Alice Canovalia, the third princess. I'm also the third princess. You don't have to call me "sama," do you, Monica?
So, Alice, then.
Good. Yes, you can be my mistress. I'm sure you'll be able to find it in the same way. Unlike this old lady.
'Oh?　Don't get too carried away, okay?
'Hmmm. I'm an adult and I'm not going to take that kind of provocation.


　We're about to argue again, so I lightly remain still. It's mealtime, in case you were wondering.

"Don't fight with each other, at least not during dinner. You'll scare Monica away.

Guess whose fault it is...


　He's blurting out something, but I can't hear him very well.

　Well, sometimes it's better not to hear.

　And as I continue to eat, Fee is talking to me.

'Elle, what are your plans for today?'
I'm going to Alice's room today to look for some lore. Apparently, he has a copy of the book. You know, like a book.
I see. I have to run errands for Monica and the Academy, so we'll be separated today.
Yeah.

　Alice was strangely nimble, but they had nothing more to argue about and the day was dismissed.

　Now, if only we could have the lore we wanted....