And the next day.
　I saw the triplets off as they left the capital city of Alabang.

"You have done a great job, Mr. Magnus.
We're gonna be a beautiful addition to our hometown!
I can't thank you enough, sir.

　Originally, the three of us started out as high-risk, high-reward adventurers to build up our marriage fund.
　And our party explored all sorts of difficult ruins. The amount of money we sold for unnecessary magic items was tremendous.
　I made sure to divide it between the number of people in my party. Moreover, since I had received the items needed to defeat the Demon King in priority, I declined the money and divided it into five equal portions, including Krim and Ramsey, and distributed them.

　As a result, the amount of money the triplets got was a ridiculous amount of money, enough to make each of them a millionaire.
　Normally, they would have earned so much money that they could have gone home long ago.
　But they didn't. They didn't say anything patronizing, but I guess they stuck with me until my search was over.
　Utterly pleasant people, aren't they!

　Ted. Rudd. Mud.
　I must have been lucky to have met them.
　So I say, "Well, I'm the one who should thank you.

"Thank you for what you did for me. For everything you've done for me. Thank you.
Haha........When someone as good as Magnus-san says that, it makes me feel like all the hard work I've put in up to now is worth it.
Honestly, that's the nicest thing I've ever heard in my life.
Don't make me cry. Magnus's husband is an ill-mannered man.

　The triplets held their eyes, rubbed their noses, and acted in all three ways.
　To them, I continue.

'Remember, Rad?　What you said right after we met.
What did I say?　I don't remember him.
My brother was born first in some ways.
No, brother Ted. We're the triplets.

　I replied to the triplets, who didn't seem to remember, myself.

　--The legend of Ramsey wasn't over.
　--You know, because together with us, we're going to create a new legend.
　--We're all going to be legendary adventurers!

What'd I say to you?
Yeah, I said it. And he did.

　They found an undiscovered site bearing each of the triplets' names, conquered two of the most difficult ruins, even reached the Earth Emperor's Palace, and saved Alavana from the dreaded Crown Prince's plans.
　Their name will surely go down in history alongside Ramsey and Krim.
　What would we say if we didn't call this a legend?

　They said they could decorate their hometown with brocade, but they didn't just go home with a lot of money.
　They will return with an unparalleled reputation.

Go home with your heart on your sleeve.
'Yes, Mr Magnus!　If you're ever in the area, please stop by and visit us.
I don't want to be a part of it!
It's not a social call, okay?　You really should visit me.

　The triplets said and waved their hands as they headed home.

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It looks good on you, Krim.
Han, please don't do this. It's not my gala.

　Crim snorted and dismissed my impressions.
　We were walking down a long corridor in the palace of Aravan, a long corridor.
　And Krim was wearing the temple vestments that he had been so reluctant to wear.

'It was a joke,' said Krim. I'm just kidding. Well, we'll just have to be patient for a bit.
'You feel free to tell me that it's someone else's business!

　Crim is rather angry.

I've been thinking about going on a free-for-all again when you're done with your trip!　I've already had enough adventures for not just a lifetime, but a dozen lifetimes!　I was going to take a vacation to the South Island.　I couldn't say no to the princess because she was begging me for help.　I'm a sweet girl!
Okay, okay.

　The vigor of Krim's loud and boisterous voice makes me chuckle.
　The Emperor Farah asked her to serve as a priestess at the court for a while.

　In these times of political upheaval, there may be people who are planning to do the wrong thing.
　The fools who are unable to read the current trends will be more likely to plot, so there is no point in being short-tempered.
　There are countless things that the Farah Emperor should be aware of, such as poison and assassin's blades.
　However, with a high-level monk like Krim there, he would be safe.

I'm in love with the princess. I wouldn't be denied if she asked me to help her. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to be dressed like this!
A monk in the Empress's service needs to look a certain way. Most people judge others by their looks.

　I don't need to preach this kind of story to Crim, who has a lot of life experience.

'Han!　And what about that old man?

　Krim pointed down the hallway, still unconcerned.
　He pointed to Ramsey, who was waiting there.

'That old man was supposed to serve the princess-san for a while, but he's not dressed as usual!
'A secret agent can't wear fancy clothes...'

　I chuckle again.

　And Ramsey, like Krim, was to serve Emperor Farah.
　And not just for a while, but for a long time.

When I was young, you used to think it was an adventure because Alabama was so well managed back then. And as I have grown older, I have seen firsthand how the country itself would have fallen into disrepair if the court hadn't been able to stand. Now, thanks to Magnus, Alabarna has a decent empress, and I thought I would be willing to devote my life to helping Her Majesty reign in the shadows.

　That's what Ramsey said.
　'He's a master at cutting off signs and examining things, so clandestine reconnaissance would be his vocation.

But as far as I'm concerned, it's a big help.
Han, what is it?
'I may have to ask you two for something again. So it would be very helpful to me to know that I can come here and see Crim and Ramsey.
How could you be so selfish?

　Krim peeled his eyes away and patted me on the back.

'Well, it is what it is. I'm not going to be able to say no to your request. I'm a very nice person who doesn't like to be asked to do things.

　The habit was not a full mouth.

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　Finally, I take the Towngate back to Laxtia.
　After dropping Aria off at home, I visit Bazelph's workshop.
　The restoration of Chocolat is due to be finished soon.

　Chocolat is an ant-shaped servant made of steel.
　She has a friendly personality, and despite her appearance, she has a certain amount of affection.
　I opened the door to the workshop while thinking about Chocolat.

''Welcome home, Magnus-sama!

　Instantly, someone jumped out from inside and suddenly hugged me.
　I felt a soft, muffled sensation that made me jerk.

"Who is that, all of a sudden?

　I looked down at the short figure in my embrace, the one who had hugged me, staring down at me.
　She was a beautiful girl. Except for the hard expression on her face, the first thing that could be said about her was that she was perfect.
　And she was dressed in a hare-brained maid's outfit that would make her swoon if she saw her day job.

　Isn't she a killing maid!　The Ancient Magical Empire (Alavana)!

　As I flinched, the slaughterhouse maid hugged me sullenly and said, ''Who are you?

''I'm not going to tweak "Who are you?", Lady Magnus. Have you forgotten about Chocolat?'
It's not the chocolates I know!
Of course not. It's no wonder that Chocolat has been reborn by the hands of Master Bazelfr. Now I can finally give you a hug, Master Magnus.

　The killing maid, who calls herself Chocolat, finally started rubbing her cheek on my chest.

''Bazelph!''
No need to be so angry.

　The dwarf who should have rung in eccentricity comes to the front door with a big smile on his face.

''Well you've really come to laugh a lot, haven't you?
Is that right?　Well, it's probably the people I associate with on a daily basis who are at fault.
So, what's this new joke?
It's not a joke. This boy has a long history of being a chocolatier. You were the one who asked me to restore it, weren't you?
'Where and how can I fix it and make an iron ant into a maid!

　I tsked out loud, but inwardly I could deduce the answer to that question.
　Yes, we have all the circumstantial evidence. There was no reason why we couldn't.
　Balzeh answered with a laugh.

"You're going to leave behind all those synthesis items you got all over the place, aren't you?
I don't have much use for it, you know.
More than half of his body was already broken before he could repair it. I was struggling to find a material to use for this, when I saw that it was the Slaughterhouse Maid who had run out of things to do. That's when I saw the Slaughterhouse Maid that had run out of things to do. Now all that's left to do is transplant the soul of Chocolat into her, and the synthesis is complete. It was a time-consuming task.
Well I thought that was the way it would go.

　Well, if it was his strongest wish, I can't blame him.
　Ali's appearance was endearing and cute, too.
　If it's his wish, I can't blame him.

　And Chocolat, still hugging me, looked up at my face and said.

''Chocolat has returned with a power up. Once again, I look forward to working with you in the future, Magnus-sama.
　Now--you can give me any order you want!''