Former Barony of Mangs

Excuse me, Viscount Kenus.

Oh, there you are, Master Ray.

　After returning to the territory after defeating the goblins, I came to Viscount Kennus to report back to him. The ones who came with me were Mei and Ekla. It's not like we're going to have a difficult conversation, so I thought it would be a good idea to bring her along with me.

　Mei and I are holding hands, and Ekla is on top of my head, buzzing my hair, and I want her to stop if she can. I wish I could stop her if I could....

''If Rei-dono has returned, does that mean that today's goblin defeat is over?''

''Yes, the Goblin King showed up in today's defeat, but I think their numbers are much lower than before.

　It's about half as many as it was a month ago. The numbers must have decreased a lot.

I've received a letter from my son, and the Adventurer's Guild has organized a few strike teams. I also received a letter from my son, saying that the Guild of Adventurers has organized a strike team that has killed a number of groups. All told, they killed close to a thousand of them.

　However, the numbers have decreased considerably since then, Viscount Kennus continued. There's a mountain near Viscount Kennus and the baronial estate, too. They must have lived there as well.

''Didn't they hunt nearly five thousand in the past month?''

　Viscount Kenus laughs. No, it's not a laughing matter, I really feel like I beat that much. If you add up the first three thousand, it's not even close to ten thousand. I don't know how you managed to accumulate so much.

''But thanks to you all, our numbers have decreased considerably. This is also thanks to Viscount Kenus bringing his troops to us.''

'Hohoho. But from what I've heard from the soldiers, they've mostly been defeated by Lord Ray. The soldiers have become intimidated by your militant fighting style.

　That's why you're so stumped. I don't mean to be so militant in my fight.

You should leave the other things to them. "Well, you had a good day, but leave the rest to your men. Ferris and his men are back.

Okay. Excuse me.

　I lower my head. Mei also bows her head, and Ekla almost falls off. ........I was wrong, so don't peck me on the head. Because Viscount Kenus is laughing at me.

　I leave the room despite that. I'm walking down the corridor to see what I'm going to do today, and Mei-chan is there.

Brother. Are you free today?

　He says. Well, when I say I'm free, I'm free. Most of the repairs in the territory have been completed that I can help with, and the only thing I'll be doing now is training.

You're free. What's the matter with you?

　I ask Mae, and she smiles at me.

'Well then, follow me!

　Then he pulls on my hand, holding his. Where will it go?　And a few minutes of being pulled away. We came to a room that someone was using. I'm sure this is the room, Mei, she opened the door without knocking.... And just like that.

Priscia, let's play!

　And I go in. I'm pulled in as well. I go in and there it is.

'Oh, May, I'm changing now, so just give me a second... what?'

　Pricia-san was standing there in her underwear, both top and bottom. I usually don't know much about her because she usually wears a monastic uniform, but she has a firm ass and a fairly large chest-sama.

''........''

'....ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.

　They stared at each other for a few seconds. Pricia's face becomes redder and redder as she looks up, and then she takes a deep breath. This is it!　I went directly to Miss Pricia.



　Cover your mouth. When I'm covering my mouth for a little while, Pricia-san has also calmed down, and she slaps my arm. I let go of her hand fearfully.

You can't do this anymore!　If I walked into the maiden's room without knocking!

　I was pissed off. It would be the end of the story if I said it was May's fault, but in the end it was my fault for not stopping her, so I'll be honest here and apologize. Mei and Eclat look at it curiously.

　And while I'm waiting to leave the room for a little while, the door is opened slightly and Pricia is peeking out from there.

''Ki, I've changed my clothes, so come in.

　I walked in and saw Pricia standing there, having changed into her monastic clothes. I guess I shouldn't point out that her face was a little red because she had calmed down.

''Big sister Pricia!''

　May-chan hugs her. Pricia pats her head with a gentle hand. Looking at it this way, even though they're not related by blood, I can't help but think they're family.

And how did you do today?　You were supposed to be out to take down the goblins. .........Are you here to see me, by any chance?

　And Pricia glanced at me while petting Mei-chan. Ugh, it's hard to say that Mei-chan brought me here. What should I do? Good, this place is

'Yes, that's right. You are always indebted to Priscia-san, you know. I thought I'd bring you something delicious to eat in return.

　And from the item ring, I take out the candy I bought in King's Landing before. I always buy more of them because they don't go bad if I keep them in the item ring. And Alexia and the others eat them too.

''Wow, that looks delicious~''

　Pricia's eyes sparkle as she looks at the candy served on the table. That's cute. Mei is already sitting on a chair and eating, and Ekla........she has food debris all around her mouth. You're early.

Thank you very much. Well, I'll forgive you for lying now.

　Pricia-san sits on a chair while laughing. I'm filled with a sense of apology.

''I'm sorry, Priscia-san. I should have been honest with you.

'It's fine. I knew that when I saw Mei brought you here, too.

　Saying that, Priscia-san mumbles and eats her sweets. Ki, it's awkward. Before I know it, Ekla, who has returned to the top of my head, slaps me on the head. Hey, hey!　There's food debris on your head!　When I'm holding my éclair and paying off the food debris on my head.

"Ha-ha-ha.

　Pricia laughs. Mei is holding Ekla for me and giving her some sweets.

''Already, the atmosphere was a bit gloomy, but Ray-san's surroundings suddenly become so relaxed. But I like that about Ray-san, too.

　Pricia says to me with a smile. I scratch my head with a bitter smile. 　As I stared at Pricia-san, she noticed too, and her face became redder and redder as she looked at me. Even more so than when I saw her in her underwear earlier.

The fact is, it's not!　Uh, um, um!

　Pricia tries to say something while awkwardly. At that moment.

Come on, say it out loud!　Blunt Ray won't know if you don't tell him!

　I heard a voice from the door. When I looked over there, I saw Alexia, Helen and Aeris, who had returned before I knew it, and Ferris was peeking out from above. ........What are you guys doing?

　I wonder if she heard the murmurings, and Pricia-san looks at me with intent. And

Hmm. Mr. Ray. I'll just tell you how I feel. I love Ray-san so much. When I was kidnapped by a moneylender, I was so excited to see Ray-san who came to my rescue that my heart was breaking, and I love you so much that I would remember Ray-san's face if anything happened to me!

　Priscia-san tells me her feelings for me. When I try to answer, Priscia says, "But.

''I'm an orphan who doesn't know where I am. I didn't really want to tell you how I feel, I just thought about it, but Alexia-sama and others found out. Alexia and others told me to tell them how I feel, so I told them now. So if you only know my feelings, I hope you will treat me the same way you have been treating me the rest of the time!

　And Pricia smiles at me with a clear expression. If she says that much, it's impossible to keep things the way they were. I let out a sigh. And Priscia-san has a slightly uneasy expression on her face.

　Probably, the reason you're following me is because you had that thought in mind other than being a chaperone for Mei and the others. It's impossible to not be aware of it after being told this much. It's a good thing that Alexia and the others have given their approval.

It's probably going to cause you more trouble than ever when you're with me, but is that okay?

'What?　I'd be happy to work alongside Mr. Ray, if that's all I could do.

So you don't want to be with me then?

'No, it's not!　I would do anything to be with you, Ray!

Then will you continue to support me?　Prussia.

　I say this and take Pricia's hand in mine. Then Pricia starts to cry and hugs me.

'Oh, are you sure you want to do this?　I don't even know where this woman was born...

'I don't care about that. Regardless of that, I know Pricia's kind and motherly nature.

　I stroke Pricia's head as I say this. Pricia, who had been burying her face in my chest, looks up too, and

I'll do my best for you, Mr. Ray!　I'll do my best not to be embarrassed to be with you, Ray!　So keep up the good work!

　And Pricia hugs her tightly. I'm the one who takes care of you.

　Mei and Ekla, who have been watching the situation, give a thumbs up towards the door. The women at the door also give a thumbs up. ........You're set up. I smiled bitterly and patted Pricia's head.