If you ask me, I heard that Mr. Milua is in a very high position among the dragon race.
　I heard that he's second only to the chief in ability and power.

　The criminals responsible for this incident were entrusted to Mr. Milua.
　The reason for this is that even the dragon race, which is too much for humans to handle, can be judged by the strongest species.

　Even though Milua-san has the personality of a child....
　What a solid and mature way to be, and he promised to punish the criminals sternly, without any hand-holding because they were his own people.

　Why did Milua-san come?　That's the question, but...
　It was because of Tania.
　It seems that the criminals of the dragon race decided that we people would be too much for them to handle, so they contacted Milua-san beforehand.
　Milua-san, who says she loves her daughter dearly, flew in a hurry.

　Milua-san wasn't the only one who came to town, there were two other men who came to the city, as well.
　By their subordinates, the criminals were taken to the village of the dragon race.
　What kind of punishment would they inflict?
　When I asked Milua-san about it, she smiled and gave me a tremendous smile and said, 'As punishment for bullying Tania-chan, I'll be punished forever.......um, nothing.
　Probably more punishment than I can imagine.

　And thus, the case was successfully solved.
　........It was solved.

''Phew, sweet milk is delicious.......Luna-chan, can I have another drink?''
Well, do you still drink?　I think I've had ten drinks by now...?
Ten cups isn't enough for me. Just give me one more.
'Hmmm ... well, you're Tania's mother, you know. We should entertain her. Mm. It will be ready in a moment.
Yay, thank you.

　Mr. Milua was smiling and relaxed in our home.

　No, well.
　I know I can't just have the case solved and say goodbye there, but....
　But that doesn't mean you can't gulp down a glass of milk.
　We're not a coffee shop that offers unlimited drinks....

Hey, Mom!
What's up, Tania?　Out of nowhere, out loud.
What's the matter with you, I mean, we're not a coffee shop.　Can you stop drinking so much lumpy milk?　It's not free.
Because Luna's milk is really good.　It's a little sugary, and it's really sweet, but it's so refreshing...
Oh my God!

　Tania scratched her head as she scratched her head.
　She seems to be frustrated by the lack of communication.

　Apparently, Milua-san is quite fast-paced.
　On top of that, she has this young personality.
　With a personality like Tania's, it can't be helped that they would clash lightly with each other.

　However, it wouldn't be a bad relationship between parent and child.
　Tania is the first one to contact Milua-san, and.......
　Milua-san would even come running in the same day....
　I think we have a good relationship.

'Do you want to join us for a drink, Tania?　Yummy?
Oh well I'll take one then. Luna, okay?
Mm. I'm on it. Is Rain there?
So you'll have to do me a favor.
I'm on a mission.

　Luna acted like a waiter...
　Everyone else is watching us, with only their faces from the hallway.
　I guess they think they're sneaking a peek, but Kanade and Nina have beast ears, so they're fully visible.
　Hiding their heads and not hiding their beast ears?

'Once again I'm Rain Shroud. I'm an adventurer with Tania. It's nice to meet you.
Yeah, nice to meet you...

　It was a mess when I was in the Order branch, so...
　Once again, I decided to say hello.

　We bowed to each other, bowing to each other.

''Well this is going to sound strange, but you're Tania's mother, right?''
Yeah?
I see...

　Is it a rule that the mothers of the strongest species are small, like Suz and Al?
　I can't help but think about such unimportant things.

'Thank you for this time,'
'Nope. I'm the one who should be thanking you.

　Mr. Milua turned serious and stared at me.

Tania told me about it. That you did so much for her, that you fought so hard for her. Thank you for that. As her mother, I am very grateful to you.
No. It's just a matter of course.

　Tania has always helped me and....
　If I was able to help you with this time, I'm very happy about that.



　For some reason, Mila smiles at me.

'What's wrong?'
I thought, "Tania, you've found a good man.
Yeah?
Was it Mr. Lane?　Take care of little Tania.
Hey, hey, Mom!　That makes me sound like a...
Yeah?
''Oh my God.......Mom, you should be aware of the fact that you are always annoying those around you with such unconscious remarks.

　Tania looked tired, as if she was being pushed around by Milua-san.
　Still.........is it just my imagination that she looks somewhat lively?
　It seems like it's been more than a year since we left the home of the dragon tribe...
　Maybe she's happy to see her mother and daughter again after a long time.

　Well, it's Tania's personality, so she might not be able to show it honestly.

'So, what is your mother doing in our home?　Don't you have to go back to your home?
It's been so long, I want to be with Tania. You don't have to go back to the village.　I'm not the only one who could do the job, there are plenty of others who could do the job.

　Does that mean you're throwing the job to someone else...?

'Or.........Tania, would you be annoyed if I was here.......?

　Shut up, said Milua, getting teary-eyed.
　Tania was frightened.

''Well, that's...''
It's been so long I wish I could be with Tania...

Yay! That's why I love you, Tania.

　I don't know which one is my daughter.

'I mean, I took the liberty of deciding, but.......okay?'

　Tania looked at me warily.

'I don't mind. Everyone else can, too, right?

　He called out to everyone who was peeking down the hallway.
　Kanade and Nina's beast ears twitched and moved vertically.
　It's not a problem, they said.

'You can stay with us for a while. We have a few rooms available.''
Thank you, Mr. Lane.
Hmmm ... well then, it's a welcome party!

　Luna says with a smile.

'Tonight is a welcoming party for Milua!　I'm going to cook with my skills.
Wow, this is going to be fun!
"Ha-ha, my cooking is excellent. I'm waiting for you to wash your head!
That's what you say in a fight...?



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　That night....
　A welcome party was held for Mr. Milua.

　The food prepared by Luna was served and....
　Or eat so much food that the canade can't move....
　There's a mixture of food cooked by Sola and Nina's trauma and...
　Despite those incidents, a good time was passed.

'Phew.'

　While the welcome party continues...
　I went out, alone.

　I might have had a little too much to drink.
　My body was lightly wobbly.

　I let the cold night air wash over me to sober me up.
　My head felt a little clearer.

'Have I had too much to drink?'

　When I turn around, I see Milua-san.
　She seems to be drunk, and her cheeks are slightly stained.
　To drink alcohol when you're still so young........no, no, no.
　Milua-san is much older than me, so there's nothing wrong with her drinking.
　I can't help but be carried away by the impressions I get from my appearance.

Can I sit next to you?
Yeah, go ahead.

　I sat on the ground alongside Mr. Milua.

　A pleasant night breeze blew.
　Somewhere an insect was buzzing.
　And the moon shining quietly overhead.

　It was a peaceful night.

'Hey, Lane,'
What is it?
Thank you.

　After saying that, Mr. Milua bowed deeply.