The day after Leif and I parted ways. We had left the Empire and returned to the kingdom. Me, Fee and Monica are living in different rooms on the same floor, so we're on our way. By the way, as I said before, Monica moved into the room next to Fee's. Fee has taken care of the rent and all the other stuff for me. Fee is really quite capable.

　Then I open the door to my room.

"...Welcome back, ah-tah?
....

　Open the door, and then ... and then close it. Yeah, I'm tired. I've seen all those deaths in the Empire. I've used up my First Pledge and my magic. The treatment from Fee and Monica has helped me make a full recovery, but my mental faculties must still be exhausted. I can't believe I'm having this kind of hallucination.

　And this is not the time for déjà vu, even in recollection. I felt like there were two of them now. Alice didn't have to say it, but I felt that Rita... that diligent and tending to the crops... that Rita... was there.

　A hallucination. Yes, I was hallucinating. I was truly exhausted from the battle. Yes, that must be it.

　I decide to believe that and open the door again.

"...Welcome back, ah-tah?

　Shut it. I'm so dead. Maybe I'm done for good.

"Hey, you!　Please respond!　Even though Rita is doing her best!
'Ughhhh........this is so embarrassing.......'
Hey, what are you doing?　Both of you.
Don't bother with me. We're here to relieve you after a long day at the Empire!
'No I was trying to bring Proto and the others here but when I did, Alice caught me... and then... ugh...'

　They're both talking in maid outfits, so it's like they're my personal maids. But there will be a lot of problems with the daughters of royalty and the three noble families wearing maid outfits.......

　Huh........anyway, let's go inside the house.

"Sir, do you want a cup of tea?
Hmm?　Oh I'll get the usual stuff ... no, I'm going to go take a bath before I do.
I thought you might say that. I'm boiling it for you.
Really?　It helps.

　I put my bags down and went straight to the bathroom. Then, as Alice said, the hot water was already on. Again, it's completely trespassing, but it's so convenient for something that I can't even complain.

　Huh?　Do I look like I have a princess to take care of?　What the hell?

　Hmmm, but well it's okay that he's doing this on his own.

　I conclude that on my own, and get into the tub.



　I took a bath at home after a long time. I feel at home after all. I feel like everything I do is here.

"Sensei!　I'll make a meal for you~
Oh I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

　I hear such a voice from outside. In fact, I was concerned that he might break into the bathroom again this time, but he seems to be doing okay. I'm sure he's worried about me being seriously tired, and he's going to be thoroughly devoted to me. Even though he's royalty, he's a worthy guy. Well.........and I'm the one who's indulging in that.......

　Then I got out of the bathroom, changed and went to the living room, where Alice and Rita were sitting and waiting for me. Today's dinner was hamburger steak, corn and carrots prepared, and corn soup. Huh, looks like they're using my parents' vegetables. Just look at that luster and the even distribution of the First Quality《Prima Terrier》. That's like home. You're as good as me.

"Sensei, Rita and I made this for you!
'No I was just helping out a bit but Alice is amazing!　She did everything so quickly and efficiently....I thought she was amazing, even though she was a princess...
'You're right, Alice is a very good life force. I mean in a general way in the future, but she'd make a good wife.
'Hmm. Doctor, do you want me now?
'Honestly, that's a big help, but you're royalty, aren't you?　Not too far away....
''f*ck it!　You have my word not to say that!　Then let's just take it for now!
""Thanks a lot."

　The three of us held hands and ate our meals together. It's refreshing to see that the last few days have been a flurry of activity. This is how we take our meals slowly. And I didn't know Rita was going to be there, let alone Alice. My house has become very busy. But this won't be a problem at the academy, will it?　We'll take our chances. We'll take your word for it. And they're nobles and royalty. They should be able to do what they want with their power.

"So, Master, have you enjoyed the Empire?
'Yeah, you told Alice that I was actually going to go talk to her, but I got into a battle with a demon.
'What?　What kind of demons are they?
The Scorpion and the Huge Scorpion.

　When I said that, Rita was like, "Whoa!　He coughed.

'What?　That was in the Empire?!
'No, there was a sudden outbreak in a village to the west. Nearly a thousand individuals, plus a subspecies that used ice alchemy over fifteen meters long.
So... what happened?
Hmm?　It was an honest to goodness kill. It was a pretty deadly fight. I almost died. Ha-ha-ha.

　I didn't want to talk too seriously about it, so I lightly explained it to them. Then Alice and Rita looked strangely serious. And it was Alice who opened her mouth.

''Preeminent!　You were reckless in the labyrinth, and you were reckless in the Empire!　You're not a handyman anymore doctor... what were Fee and Monica doing?!
'No that was for a lot of reasons...'
'Well I know that but I was worried about you. As punishment, you'll have to sleep with me again today.
'What?　Alice and the teacher are sleeping together!　But that means sleeping normally, right?　It doesn't mean anything weird, does it?
'Oh, my goodness?　Rita, what's the matter with your blushing?　What's the weirdest thing you've ever done?
'What?　Well, that's... well... a man and a woman... that's not... that's just... that's enough!　You know what I mean!
Okay, okay. I'm sorry. It's just that Rita's so cute.


　Then the three of us talked about things. Then Rita said she was going to show us something interesting. It seems that the reason why they brought the vegetables this time is because of this incident as well.

''Oh........Proto ni ichi and the others, how are you doing?''

　When I say that, they all salute with a bicep.

　Huh?　What is this?　Déjà vu?

Watch me, doctor!

　Then there was a whistle or rather.......whistle around Rita's neck. What was that?

　Rita puts the whistle in her mouth and begins to make a bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep, bleep. The next moment, the vegetables reacted with a jolt and began to march rapidly. The ranks are tightly aligned vertically. The spacing is also exquisite.

''Entirely - advance!

　Then the vegetables march neatly across the desk to the sound of beeps, beeps, beeps. After circling around, Rita opens her mouth again.

'Formation-, transformation!　All right, move along!

　Next, we're going to march in a straight line, side by side. Yeah. No disparity in limbs. You can see it clearly from the side, but it's a sight to behold. It's like an army march itself. Everything is neatly aligned and in place. But........what is this?

'Yes!　Whole, rest!

　The vegetables salute Rita and then fold their hands behind their backs and strike a resting pose. I can feel the confidence or the atmosphere of a veteran soldier from those guys somehow. Yeah, what is this?

How do you like it, sir?　Isn't that great!
Oh that's great, but what is it?
What march?　In order for everyone to get along with each other, group activities are essential. So when the teacher wasn't around, we all practiced the march together.
Uh... yeah.

　The vegetables seem to be completely under Rita's control. Alice looked at such a situation and muttered, "Rita is indeed a strange talent........ I agree with that.

　Just then, the door opens again with a clatter.

'Hey, Elle you're being loud at night........think about me and Monica........'

　Fee and Monica were in the doorway. Then they saw Alice and Rita and froze.

'Oh dear?　So, Fee is just getting here now?　It's already over.........

　Yes, sir. The usual stuff starts.

　Our night wasn't going to end yet. But once in a while, we would start buzzing and buzzing, thinking it would be nice to have this kind of atmosphere.