Ugh, Pyonkichi........

　Ra-chan paddles the boat in a cradle, petting the rabbit.

　Her large eyes are half-lidded, and she repeatedly meditates and huffs at a moment's notice.

'Ra-chan, I'm going to borrow the rabbit for a minute.

Yes.

　After receiving the rabbit in Ra-chan's arms for now, Loretta-san came up beside her.

'Rahna-sama, shall we rest for a moment? I'm just going to meditate for a moment.

　A gentle voice hugged her close, and Raa meditated as if she were just letting herself fall asleep.

　And soon, she began to make regular sleepy sounds.

''I'm sorry, it seems I'm tired from the trip...''

No, I can't help it.

　He had just finished a week-long journey of places from the royal capital.

　Although he was feeling high after arriving in a strange territory, it wasn't surprising that his body needed to rest.

''Nevertheless, you look like you're sleeping comfortably.

It's true.

　Alecia and Eric look at Ra-chan's sleeping face and smile.

　The face of Ra-chan's sleeping face is so innocent and comfortable that I can't help but smile as I watch.

　I feel like I want to take a nap as well, but as expected, I'd be offended if I said let's take a nap on the plains.

　It is one of the specialties of the Koliat Village to take a nap on the plains, but it's a shame to let tired Ra-chan sleep there. I'll make a suggestion when I'm healthy again.

'Well then, Pyonkichi. Thank you for today.

　I lowered Pyonkichi, the rabbit that Ra-chan had named so, to the ground and handed him a cabbage as a thank you.

　Pyonkichi finished his munching on the cabbage, and when he saw that there was no food in my hand, he jumped up and down and went back to his den.

　He's a cold fellow who leaves as soon as he finds out there's no food.

'It's about time to go back, shall we?

Yes, I know. I'd like to take a break at the mansion too.

　When Alecia nodded at my suggestion, we broke off our walk and headed back to the mansion.



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You're back, Alfried! From now on, I'm going to be with you...

Shh.

Shh. Shh?

　As soon as we returned to the courtyard, Bram, who had been waiting for us, called out, but flinched at our pressure.

　We pointed silently, and Bram looked at him suspiciously before noticing Ra-chan being held by Loretta-san.

'So, since that's the case, you'll have to be a little quiet in the mansion, won't you?

Okay, yes, I'm sorry.

　Bram opens the way awkwardly as Alecia nails him.

　I guess that means you're not going to blow another duel on me today.

　I thought it would be troublesome to get tangled up with him as soon as he came back, so it's very helpful.

　As I thought, the Duke's power is great. It's because it has the effect of binding the opponent who bears the title to it.

　But it's also an effect that could happen to me in a pinch. I've got to be careful not to point the finger at me.

　Thinking about that, I push open the door with my psychic and enter the front door.

　Yeah, Meena wasn't there this time, so no problem.

　As I'm changing from my outer shoes to my slippers, Loretta asks me nosily.

''Alfried-sama, may I take these geko-tachi slippers to my bedroom?

'Yeah, fine. I might be disappointed if I don't wake up and it's not there.

　Loretta smiles as she allows it and lifts the Gekota slippers.

　That's what you would do if you imagined Ra-chan waking up and happily putting on her Gekota slippers.

''Well, I'll take Rahna-sama to her bedroom, so I'll excuse myself first.

　He must have already heard from the maid as he thanked her and went to the bedroom that was assigned to Ra-chan without hesitation.

'I'll take a break too. I know my room, so no need to show me around.'

　Aleixia also said that and walked out with her maid, Lim, in tow.

　The back view of her walking elegantly with her maid in tow is truly a mirror of a young lady, but her feet were somewhat uncluttered because of the hippopotamus beauty and Chuukichi.

　Maybe a little more adult slippers would look better on the two of them, but they seem to like them so let's leave them alone.

It's late and we'll give you a break. But I'll make sure you accept the challenge tomorrow!

　Of course, I'm not going to respond because I'm not going to agree to it. But Bram just says.

　Satisfied, he left in the direction of his room.

　The only person left behind was Eric, who was also a baronet.

''Well you're going to fall in love with me tomorrow for not answering or something, aren't you?

You know what I'm talking about.

This much time together will explain your cunning.

'Rude. You have to call me thoughtful there.

　When I said that back, Eric snickered as he crossed his arms.

　It's a bit annoying, but it's pretty easy to talk to Eric.

　To be honest, I was quite relieved because I had to be careful when Alecia, the duchess, was around.

　Ra-chan is a duchess too, but she's still a kid.

　However, since each of us went back to the room we were assigned to, we have free time from here until dinner.

So, Eric. You're free until dinner, so you can rest in your room.

As much as I'd like to, I don't know my room. Show me.

'Eh, it's a pain in the ass. How do you not know?

　and so on, but as soon as I arrived at the mansion, I realized it was because Ra-chan had taken me out.

　I can't blame it on Ra-chan, so I had no choice but to lead Eric to the bedroom.

　Our guests this time are Alecia and Lim on the left side of the first floor. And Ra-chan and Loretta's room is on the other side of the floor.

　And on the other side of the room are the Silfords, Bram and his butler.

　The rest of the guards and maids will be staying in the servants' dormitory, a bit far from the mansion.

　As expected, our mansion can't accommodate all the guards and maids we brought with us.

'This room is for Aegal-san and Natasha-san. This one is Eric and Luna-san's room.

Okay.

Sorry it's not a single room.

'It can't be helped. That's what happens when so many dukes and earls come in.

　Surprisingly, Eric didn't complain and went into his room.

　Well, it's not the kind of house where we invite people to have a tea party with each other. It helps to be understanding.

　Well, I'm finally free of this.

'Hey, Alfried,'

　As I walk out of the house in a sunny mood, Eric opens the door to reveal his face.

'What?　Are you complaining about the bed and the pillows?

'No, I'm not complaining about those. Rather, they're just too comfortable and uncomfortable.

　Well, the bed at Eric's house was a little hard. I guess I can't help but feel that way.

'If you're not complaining, what's the matter?'

'You'll have mayonnaise on hand for dinner, won't you?　Because I can't stand not having this!

'Oh, yes, yes,'

　I nodded, and Eric closed the door as if he was done with his business.

　He's a strange guy who doesn't complain about sharing a room with his sister, but then declares that he'll get mad if there's no mayonnaise.

Well, for the inconvenience you're causing me in my room, I'll ask Bartolo to add some more mayonnaise dishes.