Cain had moved to the reception room and was explaining the situation to Set and Leffane, who were sitting across from him.
　Lizabeth's change of clothes was in a different room, and she was scheduled to return to her room to change before joining them.
　Their departure had been changed to the afternoon and Dalmatia was preparing tea.

''Even so, Cain-sama does it too. I didn't think you'd even lay a hand on His Highness.''
'That's why it's different: ....... I'll have it explained to me when Lizabeth comes in. ......

　Apart from Set, who was speaking lightly, Leffane continued to look stern.

　There was a knock on the door and Lizabeth entered the room, having finished changing her clothes.
　Without saying a word, she sat down beside Cain.
　However, the place where she sat was so close together that Cain's shoulders touched.

'Good morning, everyone. I was embarrassed earlier. ......

　Cain chuckles at Lizabeth, who greets him with a stain on her cheeks.

'Then let's hear it. Why are the two of you sharing the bed ......?　His Highness must know what it means. What it means to share the bed.

　When they were all present, a question came out of LeFarne with conviction.

'We were talking at night about what we were going to do the next day. So Lizabeth wanted to sleep with me ...... and so .......
That said, I'm sure Master Cain knows perfectly well that there are problems with a man and a woman sleeping together: ......?
For that matter, Lizabeth is ....... As for the minors, they have no problem with regard to sleeping together ...... hey?

　Cain turned sideways to Lizabeth, who was next to him, as if asking for consent.
　But Lizabeth, who looked up at him with a superior gaze, stuck out her tongue and smiled bemusedly.

''Eheheh. LieーーI said it.
That's right. ......

　Lizabeth, who was usually quiet and quiet, answered with a slight tint to her cheeks.
　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of your time in the world.

''So ...... how do you plan to take responsibility for sharing a bed with an unmarried, and even more so, His Highness the Crown Prince?''

　Cain, too, is unable to answer with one of his own, and looks at Set, but he doesn't look down and say a word, probably because he was touched by Lefane's fury.
　At that moment, Dalmatia smiles and speaks out.

''Lefferne-sama, Cain-sama also can't give you an immediate answer even if you suddenly say such things. He's only a human race nobleman. Moreover, this is an important time for your highness. If possible, I think it's best to talk to her again after some time.

　Dalmatia knows very well that Leffane is unforgiving when she is angry.
　He had already been cornered to the point of being a worm's breath once.
　That's why I advised her to focus on her problems in the imperial capital rather than on her relationship with Cain.
　Even though Lefane is single-minded in her love life, she's convinced that it's a matter of national importance right now.
　If there is a war, Cain will stand as a human race and become the enemy.
　Set also tells him that if there is a war with the human race, the demon race will be destroyed.
　Therefore, they should never be at war with Cain.
　When Set first explained it to me, I couldn't believe it.
　If this cute little boy gets serious, the country will be destroyed?　It's not normal.

　LeFarne let out a loud sigh as her brain raced full steam ahead.
　There was no point in thinking about it any more now. Dalmatia was right, there was more at stake now.

''It can't be helped. It's true that this is a big deal for the demon race right now. But I'll let you hear the answers when we're done.''

　Cain didn't disagree about it either and nodded honestly.
　Even so, Lizabeth, who until now had a large image of being dignified and cool, today she was charming and smiling constantly.
　I listened to Seto talking about the future, wondering just a little bit about which one is the real Lizabeth.

　◇ ◇ ◇ ◇.

Then we're off!

　The carriage with Cain and the others left the city of Set and set off for the Imperial City.
　Initially, a private carriage was prepared for Lizabeth and Cain was to ride in Set's carriage, but Lizabeth insisted on riding with Cain, so Cain had no choice but to get into Lizabeth's carriage.
　The carriage is of a luxurious specification, as it is ridden by an imperial princess.
　At first I wondered if they don't transfer or fly through the air, but only the senior demon race can use transference magic, and the guards can't use it. Moreover, it was ostensibly forbidden to use transference magic in the imperial capital.
　The carriage in which Cain and Lizabeth rode was conducted by Dalmatia, and the carriage slowly advanced to the imperial capital.
　The country of the demon race is called by each demon king as a country, but in reality, it is only managing a few small cities based on a large capital class city.
　The imperial capital also called itself a country with only one city.
　The itinerary wasn't that far away either, and even though they left in the afternoon, they would arrive the next day in the evening.
　Moreover, it seems that there is also a town about a day's distance away, there is no problem about the accommodation.

　On the way, I stayed at an inn in town, the room was different from the inn that I had expected to be luxurious.
　Set to stay every time you pass anything Set, so I was told that a few rooms are luxurious.
　We finished breakfast and left the city.
　The road to the imperial capital is paved with cobblestone, relatively safe. There are some forests in the vicinity where demons appear, but they are regularly exterminated and there is no rebellion.
　The carriage proceeded without incident, and before evening, the imperial capital came into view.

'That's the imperial capital,'

　At Lizabeth's words, I looked out of the small window of the carriage and saw the imperial city with a white color scheme.
　It's not flashy, but it's a beautiful cityscape, probably thanks to the uniformity of colors.

''I'm counting on you, Lord.

　The profile of Lizabeth is even more beautiful than usual, Cain thought.