After all, my mentor Lucy and the others succeeded in gaining asylum.
　As originally planned, they went to Alemania in the trade cargo of the merchant Perse.

　I'm sorry to see Lucy gone, but this shouldn't be a permanent goodbye.
　I'm sure that my path and Lucy's leads to the same place.
　That's what Lucy said.

　Then I remembered that Lucy had kissed me, and I blushed.
　In the beginning, Lucy and I were more like friends close in age than master and student. But I guess that wasn't the only thing Lucy had in mind.

　When Lucy came back to the Empire, what kind of face should I put on to see her?

　As for us, Gapon's death cleared us of any suspicion of treason.
　The death of Gapon, on the other hand, cleared us of any suspicion of treason, and all this was handled in secret by Ensign Claire and her superior officer, the Captain.

　The conflict between Clare's military intelligence and the third division of the Emperor's Secretariat at Gapon was behind this, but of course Clare herself was instrumental in this.

　Before the battle began, that Claire had said she would live in my mansion once the matter was settled.
　However, that did not happen.

''It's awful to suddenly be transferred to the front line with the Republic League in the west.

　Claire was pluriously angry at the military personnel.

　I'm not a fan of this.
　The night after things are settled, Claire comes to the mansion, saying she wants to talk to me.
　There, me and Claire are discussing the future of the two of us.

　Claire was sitting on the bed in a neat white dress.
　I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm talking about.

　If it was true, Claire was supposed to live in this mansion, but due to a transfer, she was immediately transferred to her post.

''I was supposed to be able to live in Solon-san's mansion, but...''

Yeah. And ... the front line, or ...

　I thought about it.
　The place where Claire was transferred is one of the most heavily fought areas.

　Naturally, there were not a few deaths in the war.
　Claire chuckled and looked up at me with pale gray eyes.

You don't suppose you're worried about me, do you?

Well, yeah. I'm worried.

It's okay, I'm not that weak. I didn't get the Demon King's power, but I do have the crystal sword, and I am a soldier. I'm more worried about...

What worries you?

The thing is, you're going to hook up with someone else while I'm away.

'Sticking together...'

I'm sure Dr. Lucy was worried about the same thing.

I know, I know.

'It's not just Lucy, I like you too, Solon?　Do you understand?

　Claire smiled mischievously.
　I scowled at the opposite.

　Yes.
　It wasn't just Lucy, Claire also liked me.
　Claire was severely injured in the fight with Gapon and was ready to die.
　That's when she confessed her feelings for me.

'I was actually going to tell you when the fight was over and we were in a good mood, living together in Solon-san's mansion, but it's not going to work.

Why do you want me to...

I like older men who are cool and dependable. He was and is still a cool, dependable and cool older man. I was a young boy, and Solon was a very reliable and kind brother to me. Brother Creon would always praise him.

I'm not so reliable. I've been kicked out of the Order, and now I'm enemies with Creon.

　Claire shook her head and looked at me with gentle eyes.

The reason why I love you, Solon-san, is because of that. It's a good thing that you are on the same side as me.......I feel like I can be someone like you....... Do you remember?　Solon-san comforted me by saying, 'Even if you can't use magic, Claire is still Claire. Solon-san's hands were warm as she gently stroked my hair...'

'I remember. It was when Claire was twelve, right?

It was six years ago, wasn't it? I was happy at that time. I was so young that I didn't know what to do with my emotions at that time... but now I know what to do.

　Suddenly, Claire stands up and squirms into me from the front.
　I was surprised by the surprise, and I held her in my arms.
　Claire's body is slender and soft.
　She gently moved her face up to mine and kissed me on the lips.

　The sweet scent of Claire's scent made me stiffen.
　Eventually, Claire slowly pulled away from me and chuckled.

'How did it go?'

"Uh....

Which was more exciting to you, the time you did it with Professor Lucy?

　Claire pointed to her own little red lips and smiled.
　When I couldn't answer, Claire quickly leaned in close to me and locked her lips with mine once more.

　I couldn't escape, I couldn't escape, and I was just doing what Claire was doing to me.

　What should I do in a situation like this?
　Claire finished the kiss and looked me up and down.

'Maybe not Mr. Solon, but it was my first kiss, wasn't it?

You want me to be the one?

I told you. I told you that I love you, Solon. I don't mind if you push me down here, okay?

　Claire said jokingly, but provocatively.
　Behind her is the bed.

　The situation was getting far from the original intent of discussing the future.
　I felt my cheeks flush.

　Suddenly, the door to the room opened with a bang and people rushed in.
　It was Clarice, Sophia, and Filia.
　Apparently, all three of them had their ears pressed against the door and were listening in.
　And it seemed that they had accidentally lost their balance and opened the door and fell into the room.

　Filia and the others were scowling with drawn-out smiles, and Claire sighed.

'That's it for today, it seems.

"Uh, Claire. I don't...

　As I was about to say it, Claire took my lips again.
　Then she pulled away quickly and held up her index finger.

'I don't need an answer to your confession. I don't need an answer to your question, because I know that you won't choose me right now. But I will make him say that he loves me.

　Claire said and walked out of the room.
　The rest of us were left with me and the three residents of the mansion.

　Filia, Sophia, and Clarice looked at me in frustration.

''We're not allowed to cheat!''

　The three of us hummed cleanly and I held my head up.
　Anyway, it looks like everyday life has returned to our mansion.

　I mean.
　I should probably do my part as the princess's tutor.

　We should start making plans for Filia's education tomorrow.