I had thought that since Miss Fira was living in the mansion, I might meet her.
　When I made the delivery of the package, it wasn't like that at all, and then I forgot about it because all I could think about was Ristina-san.

　Fira-san was smiling. She looked somewhat happy.
　Her golden hair looked good in the sunset. Did she trim her bangs a bit, unlike before?　It also looked good on her.

　I was genuinely happy to meet her, thinking that she was a noblewoman as expected.

It's been a long time, Miss Feela. How have you been feeling since then?

　The reason I met Miss Feela was to get rid of my insomnia.
　I asked her about that time, and she smiled happily.

'Perfectly, thanks to Relius.

　That was good, then.
　Her smile wasn't as sullen as it used to be.

'So Lelius, what are you doing here?　Why are you in this city?
''It's because I was asked to be an adventurer. I'm resting in a tent outside of town.
Oh, you're a Lelius adventurer?
Yeah, yeah.
Yes, but what is it that brings you to the house?　Did you come to see me by any chance?

　Feela-san said happily.

I'm here to deliver a potion to that knight. Also, I know someone from the theater, and I wanted to see how he was doing.
Hmm, yeah.

　Shun and Fira's shoulders slumped once.
　Then she shook her head and smiled.

'You should have come to see me too. 'I told you before.'
But I mean, you know, it's hard to get past the gate, isn't it?
''Ummm ... yeah. We'll think about that later.......do we still have time?

　I thought maybe I should go back and report to Krua-san once, but I also told her that I would be meeting with Ristina-san.
　I'm sure Krua-san will understand that it will be a little late.

'It's okay, I guess. What's going on?
Yes, I just need to have a word with Relius. I need to talk to him. So why don't you come to the villa and we'll talk about it?
Consultation, huh?

　What in the world would Feara-san be asking me to do?
　I'm sure Fira-san is in a position to make most things happen.
　Also, is it something only I can do?

　I walked with Fira-san towards the house.

Miss Fira, could I ask you a quick question?
I thought it might be a good opportunity for Relius to help me with the work I'm doing.
I would?
Yes, you would. Lelius is the right man for the job and I've been thinking about the offer.　

　I'm the right man for the job?
　Then I remembered that I had shown Miss Feela my blacksmithing abilities.
　Is that the right job for me?

　I told Feela-san to keep it a secret, but has she kept it quiet since then?
　I entered with Miss Fira in her room where I had previously made a bed for her.

"Here, Lelius. Come sit here.

　She pulled a chair and sat down across from it.
　I curtsied once and then sat down in my seat.

'Speaking of which, did you happen to find me, Miss Feela?
'A servant told me. A servant told me that there was a man like Lelius.

　Oh, so.
　I guess it wasn't as if Miss Fira had gone out into the garden and happened to find me.
　She also took a seat, and shortly afterwards the maid arrived.

　........It seems that she was moving the moment we entered the mansion.
　She had prepared drinks and tea cakes.
　Do the servants of the Count family have to be able to do this much?

　I took my tea in surprise. Fira-san nodded her head as she rested her elbows on the table.

"Lelius, can you hang out with me for a while?
Girlfriend?　What does that mean?
Huh?　Huh?　No, no!　A man and a woman, that's not what I meant!　I'm going to help rebuild the places where the evacuees were living. It's my father's work, but I'm going to take over.

　Fira-san began to speak indifferently.
　........I see, so that was the situation.
　And yet, I had been thinking strange things.
　Reflection.

Does that mean you're going to build a building or something?
Yeah, pretty much. And I'm the one who has to do all the work, you know. It's part of your training as a future bride.
You're a bride-to-be.
'Yes. A nobleman's wife has to manage the territory on behalf of her husband or assist him. They also have to deal with disasters like this one.
I see...
Well, I don't plan on getting married just yet, but I don't want to get into trouble in the future. But I doubt my father would offer me as a bride.

　Fira huffed and shrugged.
　.........It's true, fathers are especially prone to being parental idiots, aren't they?
　My father-in-law was the same way.
　''Lelius is watching over you to make sure that Linn doesn't get any strange men,'' he said many times.

　But, well, I don't know how he felt.

'I see. 'But you're married? It's too soon. I hope you meet the right person.

　I don't think about that one bit.
　I want to meet someone good, that's what I really want to do.
　There are a lot of women around, but that doesn't mean they are all business associates or trusted friends.

　I'm sure that's what they're thinking, but it would be rude to be weirdly aware of just this one.

''..........hmmm.........yes....

　Fira-san puffed out her cheeks a bit and muttered to herself.

''So, about that business we were talking about earlier...''
Oh, that's right. How's Lelius?　Would you be up for it?
Well, I'm working at the inn originally and I'd like to make sure it won't interfere with your work, so I'll take it.
Oh, really?
Yeah. It's just, you know. It's just, you know, do you remember what happened when you used your ability to make Miss Fira's bed?
Yes, I do.
''I think that ability is quite powerful, so I don't want to use it in a situation where an unspecified number of people will find out if possible.
You know, you said you weren't going to tell anyone about me, just me and you.　
'Yes. So it would be nice if we could put it in a situation where we could hide it.
It's okay. I'll take care of it. So can I go back to Relius to talk about it in detail later?
Yes, that's fine. In the meantime, I'll see if I can get the job too.
Yes, please.

　Smiling, Feara-san smiles at me.
　Then, after chatting and laughing for a while, I left the mansion.