On this day, a messenger from Greencombe arrived.
　The messenger was carrying a letter from Erdena's father, the lord of Greencombe.
　It stated that he had a request to make regarding the expansion of the stagecoach network.

　The Greencombe is reorienting itself to an open-door policy with the new racial lords in post.
　As a result, the outlying small cities, settlements, and villages south of Greencombe, which had been keeping pace with Greencombe and adopting a non-opening policy, are also reverting to an open-door policy at the same time.
　The stagecoach network that stretched from Liberty Convey to Green Convoy was considerably enhanced in line with this, and I heard that there were requests in Green Convoy from outlying cities further south to extend the stagecoach network to Uchu.

　For that reason, it was noted that I would like to have a meeting in Greencombe when I have time.
　They were planning to have representatives from the other frontier cities that had offered to extend the stagecoach service to Greencombe at that time as well.
　They said they'd be happy to do it any time other than during the New Year's holiday season, but they'd be happy to do it as early as possible.

　For me, I didn't have any major plans other than the Union of Frontier Cities approval ceremony in Batcombe, which is scheduled to take place early next week, so I told the messenger that it would be fine if it was anywhere other than there.

　A letter from Erdena's father was enclosed, a private one separate from the official one.
　Along with asking for a good day, it stated that he and Erdena would love to come visit the Greencomb with me.
　In addition, it also stated that they didn't mind having a child before the ceremony....

　I've been so busy as a lord that I haven't been able to move forward with the idea of marrying Eldena.
I don't care if we don't have a ceremony.
　Erdena has said so........so I thought that it might be possible to just put the registry in first and have the wedding reception later.
　However, even if I did that, it would be a bit awkward to proceed with this conversation without talking to Erdena's parents.
　If it was before, but now the rapport with Greencombe has improved, and at the same time the rapport between Erdena's father and Erdena has improved a lot.......
　That's why I'm planning to bring Eldena to the upcoming stagecoach network meeting and tell Eldena's parents that I'm planning to register her there and get their permission.
　From the contents of the letter, I think they already have permission to do so, but I thought it would be better to give them a proper greeting.

　I've decided to have dinner with Erdena and Korok for that day's dinner.
"I love eating dinner with my lord and Eldena, Korok!
　Korok was smiling happily at that.
　When we finished eating, I was stroking Korok's head.
"Korok, if me and Eldena get married, would you be interested in being our child?
　I spoke to him.
　At first, Korok listened to my words with a scowling look on his face.
　For a while, Korok was staring at me and Erdena's faces in turn.
"...Korok ... can you be the child of your lord and Eldena, Bear?
　As he said this, he came to look at me again.
　I nodded widely.
That is, if you like the Koroks.
　I kept saying that.
　Then Korok gave me a huge hug.
"Good bear, that's very nice!
　Korok nodded over and over again, smiling and sobbing.
　I hugged Korok gently.
　Erdena, who was sitting across from me, also came over and hugged Korok from behind.　
　As the two of us hugged, Korok woofed and cried, but he was smiling the whole time.

　As for Tiree, Deterra, who is also of the ancient monster race and Tiree's bloodline, had already agreed to take her as his daughter, and Tiree was very happy about it.
　However, since both Tiree and Korok wanted to spend time together, and since Deterra's very large form meant that she couldn't always be with Tiree, Korok and Tiree decided to make sure that they could still spend time together in the same room.
　Korok and Tiree still live in a room in my house, and I'm going to let them stay there.
　However, from now on, Tiree and Korok will always have their meals together as well.

　On this day, after I sent Korok to his room, Erdena was going to stay in my room.

''Well I can't believe Korok was so happy to see you.
　Eldena, who was lying on the bed beside me, smiled happily.
'Well I was very happy too.
　I gently stroked Eldena's head as I said that.
　Eldena is accepting my hand as if it feels good.
　As I stare at Eldena like that
Eldena I love you.
　I told her.
　Erdena heard my words and came to hug me.
"...I love you too.
　When I said that, Eldena looked up and kissed me.
　I held Eldena in my arms.

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　My bedroom door was slammed shut pretty early the next morning.
'Mum, Dad, mum, let's get some dinner bear.'
　I could hear the cheerful voice of Korok outside the door.
　Me and Erdena, who were asleep on the bed, naked with each other, jumped up and hurriedly put on our clothes with a giggle.
　
　We put on our clothes and opened the bedroom door.
"Good morning, Daddy. Good morning, bear.
　Korok hugged me and Eldena as he said this.
　It was officially a little further down the line, but I guess Korok couldn't take it anymore.
　He rubbed his cheek against me and Erdena over and over again with a big smile on his face.
''Well, it's going to happen sooner or later...''
Well, I guess it doesn't matter, does it?
　Me and Erdena exchanged those words with each other, and then gently hugged Korok.
　Then, Tiree, who was behind her, had a slightly sad expression on her face.
　Tiree also misses us a lot, so........
Tiree, come here.
　I said this with a smile, and Tiree's face lit up with a flash of light and she came over and hugged me and Erdena.
　The four of us hugged each other for a while.

　Shortly after, Unja came into the bedroom.
Breakfast is ready for you, little one, and Miss Korok and Tiree.
　Wunya said with a smile.
'Korok, miss bear?'
Yeah?
"Heh, thank you, Bear, Unya.
　Korok continued to smile happily as he thanked Unja.
　Tiree was also looking at Korok's figure with a smile.

　Now, after we all eat breakfast, we have to go to the lord's office immediately........
　I got off work a little early yesterday, so I'm sure there will be a pile of papers on my desk.
　While I was thinking about that, I decided that for now I would enjoy my dinner time with Eldena, Korok and everyone else, plus Tille.