The fourth day of the month of light. After being taken away suddenly and somehow being taken away from the Kingdom of Hydra for almost 5 days.......and 4 nights, we finally got back to our familiar residence.
　It seems that Fate, Shea, and Heart have a report to make to the God Realm, or more specifically, to Kuronoa, and it was decided to say goodbye to them at the Hydra Kingdom.
　Fate-san insisted on taking me back to the mansion, but no matter how you look at it, she was just trying to escape because she had to report to Kuronoa-san, so I refused and returned with transfer magic.

　After returning to the mansion, the first thing I did was to go to the office to report to Lilia-san and greet her, and in the room were Lilia-san, Lunamaria-san, and Zeke-san.......the usual three people.

'Welcome back. Kite-san how was the Hydra Kingdom?
Yes, it was a lot of fun. Oh, here's a gift for you.

　Since Hart-san had been in touch with me, Lilia-san seemed to know that I wasn't important, and she greeted me with a gentle smile.
　As we lightly exchanged chit-chat while handing over the souvenirs I had bought, Lilia-san's expression changed to a serious expression after a bit and she opened her mouth in a grave tone.

''So........and you also encountered King Hydra, right?
'What?　No, I didn't, did I?
...What?

　Why do you assume that you're encountering the king of a country?　I can't complain about it when I think about what has happened up until now, but if you think about it that way, I don't think I had that kind of encounter this time.
　I met a great man named Shea-san, a great man of the God Realm, but someone like a high ranking person in the Kingdom of Hydra..................oh, could that old man be the king?

"...Lilia-san, is His Majesty the King of the Hydra Kingdom an old man?
'What?　No, she's a petite woman of the Mermaid tribe. Granted, the Mermaid Tribe is a long-lived species, so her actual age is quite a bit...
So I guess I haven't seen you then.

　It seems that the king of the Hydra Kingdom is a girl of the Mermaid tribe......yes. For once, I seriously have no idea.

"Ho, is it true?
Yes, I've seen the Mermaids themselves often in the city... but they didn't talk to each other, and I don't think there was anyone who looked like a king.
....

　When I honestly told her that I had no idea, Lilia-san opened her eyes wide and stiffened for some reason.
　Then she managed to look at me and made a thoughtful expression, then slowly moved her gaze.

''........Luna!
Yes ... 'Normal pulse'.
"...Zeke!
Hmm. No fever.
It's just...

　Along with Lilia-san's words, Lunamaria-san takes my pulse, and Zeke-san puts her hand on my forehead to check if there is no fever.
　And hearing their words, Lilia-san mutters with an expression as if she was shivering while her face turns blue.

''Oh no.............Didn't Kite-san go out alone and get to know the authority figures?　No, that can't be........that can't be!

Please calm down, both of you. You are exaggerating at any cost. However, Kite-san might be fatigued in an unfamiliar place, and it might be best to rest and see how things go.

　...What's going on here?　Why is it acting like it's an anomaly that I haven't met with King Hydra?
　Strange, this is strange no matter what I think....................I want to ask what kind of existence I am perceived to be among Lilia-san and the others for a little while.

''.........Kite, shouldn't you take a break for today?　You may be tired........I'll have something nourishing brought to your room so you can rest....
No, no, no, no, no. Hey, hey, Lilia?　
But, but...

　Apparently, in the minds of Lilia-san and the others, the fact that I didn't meet King Hydra means that I'm not in good shape, and Lilia-san in particular is talking to me with a cringeworthy and worried look on her face.
　........It's not sarcasm or anything like that, it's the nature of being seriously worried!　

Well, Miss Lilia. I haven't met King Hydra, but I have met the Senior God, the God of Misfortune.
Huh?
No, so I've made the acquaintance of the God of Misfortune.
....

　Yes, it's true that I didn't meet King Hydra this time, but I did get to know Shea-san, the No. 5 of the divine world.
　If you ask me if we got along well, I guess it's a delicate place to be, but I'm sure we got to know each other.
　When I tell that to Lilia-san, she is silent for a while, and then lets out a sigh of relief from the bottom of her heart.


....
Yes, I knew it had to be this way, Miyama-sama, I thought it was a fake in disguise.
Hey, hey, crappy maid...
'Well, anyway, I'm glad to hear that Kite-san seems to be doing well. And Luna, that would be rude of you, Kite.
"...Thank you very much. Mr. Zeke.

　The only person on my side is Zeke-san. Yeah, really, Zeke is the only one who has been consistently concerned about my health all along, and he's like a coolant in this extremely away air.

''No~ I'm really glad that Miyama-sama is the same as usual. This Luna Maria, I am truly happy for you. I thought you were sick........oops, your usual might be sick in a way. Miss?
'No, no, I wouldn't go that far...'
'Well done, Mr. Miyama!　Demon race, god race, human race, the ability to seduce them without disappointing them is a marvel. A man who is popular is different. I wonder where he'll get them next?　Are you coming from another world soon?
....

　This d*mn maid has a happy expression on her face like a fish in water. Can't I at least hit her with one punch?　No, you can't avoid hitting him...
　I was about to complain while glaring at Lunamaria-san who was smiling at me with a teasing smile.......but before that, a sharp fist was slammed into Lunamaria-san's pigeon tail.

''Gafu!
'Enough, Luna I won't allow you to make fun of Kaito-san any further.
Jeez, Mr. Zeke!

　Mr. Zeke is a righteous angel for quickly hammering the devil into the ground. I will fall in love with this again.

''No, no, I'm not teasing Miyama-sama, just a mischievous... oh, no, no, that's a lie!　I'm sorry!　I apologize, I apologize, please don't put your hand on my sword!
"...Lili, can I borrow Luna for a bit?　I'm going to go preach to you for a moment.
Yeah, don't just say "hey," go ahead and give me a hard time.
Miss!

　
　What is it, I feel like Donna Donna flowed into my head for a moment.......well, Lunamaria-san had it coming.

''........I'm sorry, Kite, I'm sorry. I was so distraught too.
Oh, no, no, it just means I usually give you so much trouble...
'Huh, but I agree with Zeke. Most of all, I'm glad to see you're back in good spirits, Kite.......once again, welcome back. Mr. Kite.
Yes. I'm back.

　After apologizing for what I said earlier, Lilia-san smiles kindly and is happy to see me return.
　That smile is really warm and has an inexplicable sense of security.......it feels somehow comforting.

　Dear Mom and Dad - what a flurry of activity, but I still think it's nice to be here. Lilia-san told me to welcome back with a gentle smile, and I was able to say really naturally - I'm home.