Sephiria has a limb that looks as if it's packed with glamour.
　The hair as clear as the blue sky, the lustrous eyes that seemed to be involuntarily absorbed, the well-defined face, and the skin that was exposed in a strange way, all of it was being played with.
　I liked Sephilia, by Shtel's hand.

''Oh, come on, Shtel, you can't do that...''

Yeah.

　Aisha calls for stillness.
　But like a child who won't let go of a toy, Shtel climbs onto Sephiria's shoulder and grips the two horns that pop up in a shoulder carriage position.
　As if he thought he was riding in a big vehicle, instructions flew in to tell him to move forward - or walk. It seems that Shtetl was quite bored by Nacht's long story.

It's not a problem........but........the horns......are a bit sensitive.... ........ah--

"Well you better not, your daughter, before the perverts get their hands on you.... .....

Excuse me!　As expected, we don't have a s*x drive for kids who haven't become women either!　--But, well, hey, I guess that's just within the realm of possibility for your girl.

　What a look at Aisha with eyes that seem to stare at their prey, Sephiria.
　Nahat silently beckons and calls for Shtel.

'Hey, that's over here this time!　You're a little kid and you're so strong!

　Then Shtel put his strength and brought Sephilia to Nacht's side. Nacht grabbed Sefilia's face in such a way that Nacht grabbed the face of Sefilia.

''Ouch, agagagaga - ouch, hey, my face - the life line of the dreamer is distorted, yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

　You're putting moxibustion on the bad boy who's seducing Aisha.

'Well, well!　Bullying Stell's ride!

　How could I let go of my hand because I was so angry with Stel, so I had no choice but to let go of her hand.

''.........Why are you trying to mess with these dangerous people, sis.......''

''Well it's just, well, it's instinct...''

　Sephiria muttered sadly, holding her face.
　Aisha seemed somewhat unhappy, as if she was uncomfortable with being lumped in with Nacht.

''Haha, since we're all so dull, I'm going to visit Fia-chan's futon tonight...''

Don't come. No, don't come.

Oh, Fear's wickedness.

　Filnelia says to her sister, who is deliberately depressed.

''So, I'm about to get to the point--is there any way to get this monster to meet the Demon King in a peaceful manner?''

　Nacht's goal was to sign a non-aggression pact with the Demon King to the elven village.
　But for a complete outsider to meet with the head of the country in wartime would be a near impossible challenge.
　That is, of course, unless it was Nacht.

'Haha, there's nothing wrong with that, Filneria. All you have to do is hit him in the face!

""Rejected!"

　The voices overlapped splendidly.
　Nacht was depressed at the thought of Aisha's voice mixed in there.
　Nacht teased deliberately as he stroked Shtel's head as he returned to Nacht's lap.

''Hmm, with my recommendation letter, Fia-chan could probably get an audience with the Demon King--that's where Fia-chan talks directly to the Demon King!

"....can't... die..." What? I'm losing. There was a monster, that. You want me to tell you that I brought a monster, or rather, that I was threatened to bring a monster to you?　I'm going to die........

I know, I just can't have Fia dying, so...

　Sephiria looked down to gather her thoughts together for a bit.

Yeah, there's one thing we can do.

　He said this in a serious tone.

''What do you mean ...?''

Right now, the main body of the Continental Invasion Army, we are finalizing its formation in the dueling city of Gilfia.

What?　Are you asking me to add this guy to the war?　As far as I'm concerned, it's definitely not going to be a problem!

I'm just making a name for myself. Nacht-chan would definitely catch the attention of Lady Krana, wouldn't he?　If the three heavens will accompany me, I'm sure I can meet the Demon King, and I think we can make a non-aggression pact. I really want Noah-sama to accompany me, but he's not in Grimoire territory right now.

But then again, a dueling city is not a place where people will die...

You see, Fear is the one who has to keep an eye on things.

I'll take over.

No.

　Sisters pushing each other's nacht as if it were an outlier. It's a terribly reluctant thing to say.

''Well, what kind of place is the dueling city?

　Aisha asked timidly.

'There are three large arena in the great city of Crimson, where the belligerent demons gather, Aisha.

This place looks like a very pleasant place.
　When Nacht said that, Aisha blatantly frowned.

''Well Nacht-sama, let's change the destination.

　Nacht knows an easy way to block such words from Aisha, too.

'It's a battleground, Shtel. You want to go there too, don't you?'

Aye!

"Majority rule is two against one, Aisha--

Ayesha is at a disadvantage in a three-way tie-breaking vote, right?

　After all, Aisha is the only one with a normal personality who is pacifist and doesn't want to show off, and Nacht and Shtel are the kind of people who would gladly ride into danger and trouble and enjoy it.

'Besides, we need to meet the Demon King any way we can. Kicking Sephiria's suggestion means you'll have to adopt my punching bag, is that okay?

"Uh, it's not...

　In the end, there is only one choice.

''Nacht-sama, you'll definitely have to be quiet, won't you?

Ha ha, I'll try.

Huh...................

　Aisha and Filnelia's sighs overlap.

'It looks like we've got a policy in place, so I'll write two letters of recommendation--one for the arena, because I think you can join from the senior military officer class. The other one is for you to give to Krana-sama when you meet her.

Thanks for the help, Sephiria.

It's all right, it's for Fia's sake - and I hope you'll continue to be good to her in return.

　Sefilia smiled cheerfully as she said that.






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　Even the continents are different in the distance, but the two moons shine in the sky the same.
　As night falls and Shtel sleeps soundly, Nacht and Aisha face each other in the room they have been given.
　Nacht's glass is filled with wine and Aisha's is filled with grape juice.

'I feel like I'm far away again,'

　Aisha says, as if the realization has just come to her now.

'Ha, it's going to be another fun trip.

'Ugh, Aisha is so anxious now........'

　Nacht sips his glass as he looks at Aisha, who is frightened.

What? Aisha should enjoy the adventure. The unexpected is the best part of the journey.

'Isn't that just because Nacht-sama always has no plan.........

　Nacht replies to Aisha, who is right on target, with a good argument.

'Besides, the Elven home is the home of Aisha's mother and Shtel, and it's an important place that she has to return to. It's only right that we act to protect it, right?

Yeah, I suppose...

　Aisha keeps a long, silent moment.
　Somewhere, Aisha looks up at the sky with eyes that chase the past instead of the present, and says.

''--I have to protect it.''

'Haha, well then, let's get your wits about you for tomorrow. Do you want to sleep alone with me for a while, Aisha?
　Nacht said, and took Aisha's hand.

'I'm already crying when Shtel wakes up?

　Somewhat embarrassed, Aisha said.

'Then we'll be alone until Aisha falls asleep.

　Nacht continues to stare at Aisha, whose eyes are closed, as she dives under the covers, holding her hand.