A few days after the day of the decision--.

Huh.........
I went out with the determination to train for today........

'Come on, come on!　I'm going to do it master!

Wow. I'm very motivated.
He's spinning his arms around and around.....
He does forward somersaults and back somersaults like he's getting ready to go.

'Huh...'
'Um ... your husband?　Why are you so blatantly unmotivated when dealing with yourself?
No, because...

I've had to train with Renge many times, but to be honest, it's the scariest.
First of all, he's close. When they're coming at super close quarters and Renge is against them, I'm basically just defending myself.
If he actually does something like a handless collapse, there's nothing I can do about it.
There's no way to get knocked down, and I'm repeatedly hit in the stomach and face.

It's okay. I won't do any more aerial combos!
Of course!

What do you mean, "We're going to do something fun, so please hold your sword straight!
You'd think he'd be launched from underneath, but Renge's jumping footwork kept him up higher and higher, and Renge looked smug, wanting the praise!

''Unlike Aina, Sorte and the others, Renge is mostly flesh and blood... it's partly because I'm uncomfortable...''
Ha-haha, he'll be fine. You can't hit your husband's sword, and even if you did, it wouldn't break!
You're right, though!

That's because the manaitae don't cut it!
That's because I couldn't hit a Wrenge!
It's true, but it's frustrating.
'I'm going to guess today,' he says with a fighting spirit in his eyes.

''Haha, there you go. If you get one, I'll give you a great service today, I'll apply a technique using your master's thighs.
Okay, let's do this the right way.

What is it?
The technique with the thighs........ The thing?　You didn't mean to pinch me.......I see, it's time for the slime lotion.

Hmmm... Then I guess I'll have to go on the offensive this time.
I'm looking forward to it!　Very!

Okay, let's do it!
Let's go. Let's go!

A few hours later.........

'Well, um.........your husband?　Are you okay?
Heh....................

Me, barely standing in front of a worried Renge, barely using my sword as a staff........
I'm sorry, Manaita. It may be a great weapon, but please forgive me for using it like this........
But I'm about to cry, can I cry?

I received a technique with my thighs, but it was just a Frankensteiner.
No, it's a big move and it's a fancy move to call it mere.......

The moment I was caught in the middle was certainly the best moment.
However, it was only a moment, and after that I was knocked down to the ground.
It's scary to see the point of view turn........



When I managed to turn my head in the direction of the call, I saw Shiro and Mizella there........what?
Hey, gasp!　I'm so surprised I can't breathe!

"Gehoghoho!　Gah!
Are you...?
That's too much.
"Well I'll reflect on that...
He's a weak man. He'll die if he doesn't moderate his efforts.
Whoa, it's all going to take its toll.
Hmm. But I'm a mess.
''Uhhhh....I'm sorry...''

No, well I was scared.
But you know what? You need to go through a little bit of training to become stronger.
I mean, you only came up short once today.　Maybe.
I mean, I want to talk, but I can't catch my breath yet....

Okay, inhale and exhale.

It's water, isn't it?　Yes, can I have a drink?
Whew ... ah, yes.
You don't have to force yourself to talk. Okay, just take your time.

I swallow the glass of water I received from Mizella, slowly, one sip at a time, as I was told, while feeling the urge to drink it all at once.

I'm not going to be able to get it right. Thank you. I'm not going to be able to get rid of it........return.....
I'm home.
It's a little late for that.
I'm running away more and more every day. It's done.
I don't feel like I'm getting any credit for it since I'm getting caught after all...

Since that day, Misela had escaped from this mansion once a day.
I told her to do what she wanted, so of course I don't mind.
I would never lock her up to prevent her from escaping.
Of course, I've decided to treat him like everyone else when I get back.

More importantly, are you okay?
''Yeah it's about this much of a split. Thanks for the training, Renge.
I'm sorry.... Should I lend you a shoulder?　Do you want to take a bath?
'No, the three of you can go in first. Besides....

White took me back to greet Mizella, who must have gone down a narrow path. Her arms and face look somewhat black and dirty.
But more than that, the clothes under her neck look awesome.
It's bright red......... It doesn't look like it's blood, but it's bright red.
That's why I got choked up in surprise just now.

''........What's wrong with that?''
I'm afraid I spilled some of my heart's content.
Oh, you're your regular vegetable vendor?
Yes, I'm sorry, but...
All right. Well, I'll put it on your account then.
'I'm sorry. Please.....

A few days after the chase between Mizella and White began, they were often seen by the people in town, and sometimes I would get vegetables after an aunt spotted them while I was hiding behind a store.

When I heard about it, I tried to pay the lady when I was shopping, but....

She said, "Ha-ha, that's okay. "Ha-ha, that's okay, you always buy a lot of things for me. It's best to be cheerful. Can't you see it in my lord?

I was told that I would have to pay it back.
I thought that I should return the money by buying more than usual, but Mizella says she will always return the money herself, and she doesn't listen to me, so she keeps the books.

By the way, besides the vegetable shop lady, there are many other people who support Mizera, such as the butcher and the bakery man.
Those guys.........they're having fun.

Well then, I'm going to go take a bath.
Are you sure?　
'I've got some work to do.... I'm afraid I'm going to fall asleep right after my bath, so I need to get this done first.

We just received a separate order for Mike from Iris.
She's going to be coming to pick it up, so I want to make sure I'm ready for her as soon as possible.
Besides......

Well okay.
You're coming with me.
Hmm?　White's not dirty, okay?
The narrow streets?　Look, the tip of your tail is turning black.

White's tail is pure white, so it's easy to see the dirt, but wouldn't he bother to look at his own tail?

Okay. Okay.
I'm sorry, Mizera, but will you give him a good wash?
'I understand. Sir.

Misela has been running away every day for a while now, but when she comes back, she acts as a solid slave.
She seems to have come back tired after running away so much, so she doesn't want to use her strength for anything else.


Well, I guess it will take many attempts to get them to give up.
Since I've decided to let them do what they want, I'll let them do what they want.

''Then let's go with you to the middle.
'Master!　I'll support you!

Thank you, and with Renge lending me her shoulder, I slowly walk away.

''Oh, by the way... well, you brightened the path to the basement...''
'Ah well, I kinda wanted to make a magic lamp too.

Misela's trauma was in the basement, and I thought it would be bad to be dark, so I made a magic lamp, albeit in a hurry.
It's a lantern type, a simple western style design made of steel and glass, but I think it's well done.

''........You made it?　This?
Hm. I'm a master alchemist, that's no problem.
There's a good vibe to it. It's fun and cheerful just to walk by!
'....How could you have the talent for alchemy when you have the gift of alchemy...'
Hmm?

Misela was muttering something in a very quiet voice, but I missed it.

'It's nothing. ........thank you.
No, no. Well there's a bathroom in the basement. I'm sure you'll have many opportunities to use it from now on...
Yes. Thank you for trying to make me not be alone when I walk through.... As long as it's this bright, we'll be fine.
Oh...

After replying that much, the three of us went into the bath and I went into my work room and poured my magic into the air purifier and sat down in my work chair.

''Huh........''

The creation of the microphone will be completed quickly with the known magic circle, the Experience Circle.
After all, if it's an existing one, it can be done immediately.
The rest of the work is done by increasing the number of forgery (multi-copying) immediately, and that's it. It doesn't take me long.

Sigh, I'm tired........my body hurts....
But I'm glad I made the lamp.........
Misela smiled a little and said it was fine.........

''Ah.........''

Okay, let's continue the work.
I load up my work desk with literature I borrowed from the library.
As I recall, it was from here in this book.........
Ahhhhh my eyes are a little misty and I'm having trouble reading the fine print....
Do you want me to make you some eye drops?　Or I could make glasses....
Either way, it's going to take some time.

"...master.
Well Wendy. What's up?

I turn around and see Wendy standing there with a worried look on her face.
She continues to walk up beside me.

'Well, I just wanted to let you know that dinner is ready...'
Thank you. Sorry to leave it up to you...
''No, the shopping was done by Aina-san and Solte-san........ Well.........you look tired........
Yeah. I've been training a little hard today.... Haha, I was battered today too.
...Well what are you looking into?
''Hmm, ah.......why is it that half-elves are especially strongly discriminated against....... I thought it was a bit strange that they were treated so badly just because they couldn't be expected to grow in ability.

The characteristics of half-elves are: poor skill growth, long life span, high skill resistance, can't be touched by someone with evil emotions....
Yup. It's not that I'm unhappy or anything.
Besides, isn't a high skill tolerance worthy of a high level of ability?

In the first place, even if they weren't half-elves, some of them would still have low abilities.
And even if it was a rule in this country that it was okay to discriminate against them because of their low ability, I couldn't agree without some kind of trigger.

''Well is there anything I can help you with?''
Well Wendy's in charge of my life and she's been a big help, okay?

Since the day of the celebration, I've been leaving all the housework to Wendy.
I've asked Aina and the others to chaperone my shopping, which gives me more time to focus on my research, so that's a big help to me, but.......

I'm always alone and reckless.......I'm worried about you.
You're not that far gone, are you?
''That's a lie......... You haven't been back in your room for a long time........

Ah..........
Come to think of it, I used to lock myself in the work room because as long as I kept the door locked, people wouldn't guess and come in, and it was convenient and comfortable for me to concentrate.......

I understand that the master is working hard for Mizera. But if the master collapses because of it, we, as well as Misela, will feel sad...

Wendy mumbles as if that's exactly what she's going to do, squeezing out a teary voice.

'I can help you with your research. Even last time.........
I'm ... sorry. I'm sorry.
'I don't like to reflect on words only.... I can help you with that.
...Yeah. Thank you.



Well, I have a favor to ask, but can you do me a favor?
Yes!
Let me just sleep on my knees for a minute.
'Master I'm flattered, but...'
And when you wake up, you can help me with my research...
Yes!

Wendy replies happily, and I lie down on the couch with Wendy on my lap.
I look up at Wendy from my lap and see her looking at me with a sly, loose face.

'Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you,'
I won't forgive you. So please sleep tight...
''Oh......... I'll let you do that........

With Wendy gently stroking my hair, I quickly fell asleep on the perfect pillow....