Looks like you've been using this thing pretty hard again.

　After the defeat of the saber tiger.

　When I went to Lantis' blacksmith to have a look at the copper sword, Liv laughed and said.

'Can you beat it again?'

Of course.

　Mmmmm.

　I can't wait to see how much of a '+' I get this time.

　There was a part of me that wanted to have Liv herself beat it, but I also have high hopes for her growth, Ichitaro.

　Well, I'll leave that and other factors to Liv's decision.

Then I'm counting on you.

'Oh, Eiga. Its .......

Hmm?

Thank you ...... for inviting me to join your people yesterday.

　When Liv's usually manly denim thighs throbbed against her inner thighs, I was a little confused and just let out an 'oh'.

It's not worth it for me to wither away in a shop that's unlikely to have an heir, and I've been thinking about how much fun it would be to be in ...... your company and work with so many people.

Oh, yeah?

'Yeah. But .......

　A memento oil lighter clinked in the woman's hand.

"Still, it's no small thing for me to leave this place.

...... I know what to do.

　That's why I never say it's too much to ask.

　Most people are happiest to remain where they were born, and those with the nature to move are a small percentage of the total.

　The only way for Liv to decide if she was one or the other was for her to decide for herself.

'Only, Liv. I'm serious about wanting to work with you as a lord, this is for real.

Yes. ......

　I didn't want to be forced, so I left that day with this.





　Now, when I returned to the ship, the lords who had returned a step earlier were in a state of feasting as usual.


　I'm sure they were all exhausted from today's tense battle, but they seemed to be having a victory party.

　Finally, Shimatsu started a mini tournament in the Far East wrestling called Sumo wrestling.

'Cheers!'

　Meanwhile.

　I was toasting with Garcia and Igarashi-san.

'......'

　Igarashi-san's mug is filled with orange juice.

　It's a good idea to have a beer in your hand, or maybe you're not happy about it, but it's a good idea to stop.

It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of it. It's a good thing that you're able to get your hands on some of them.

Haha. Well, it's not going to be that easy.

　I took a gulp of half a beer before answering, "Up until now, the more we fought, the more each of us grew in ability.

''Up until now, the more we fought, the more each of us grew in our abilities, but that won't be the case from now on.

What do you mean?

The ability to explore. The ability to have an adventure is something that can grow from a beginner to a certain point. But when you reach a certain point, there are periods of slow growth and growth alternately, and it's not an upward spiral.

...... I see.

That's the way it is.

　It seems that both of us have an idea.

　Well, this isn't something that's limited to adventure and combat, you know.


　Of course, there are geniuses who grow up with such things, but not everyone in the 150-man squad is a genius.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're looking for it.

　Even if I were to limit myself to learning magic, the limit would be level 3 of the intermediate level.

　And with this, the 'total offensive power' should have gone to a head with just the concentrated fire from [arrowhead].

　In other words, even if he continued adventuring at this rate, his firepower would be insufficient to defeat the Demon King level with a 150-man unit.

　In order to seek even more firepower, they would need to devise something else.

''......''

So what do we do now?

So I think it's time to give back to the territory what we've gained from this expedition.

...... You take what you gain from the battle and apply it to the internal affairs of the territory, and what you gain from the internal affairs to the battle.

Yeah, that's the idea.

　And only when you can do that can you say that you can 'do the quest in units of the territory'.

　And I guess the [Strong Nation] job title I saw in the goddess's eyes is a 'total strength' that includes 2500 people and that land.


　Wah ......!

　Now, as the three of us were discussing this, we heard the voices of the lords and ladies rising.

　Apparently, Chiyo and Eriko-san are having a sumo champions' deciding match.

　Thump! Dota dota dota: ......

　It was a prolonged battle that was not easily settled.

　They were fighting fiercely, taking loincloths and tangling fleshy legs.

　I was transfixed by the dynamism of the fighting, and before I knew it, I was in the middle of the circle, screaming and screaming at the top of my lungs.

　Halfway through, I came to my senses, but next to me, even that Igarashi-san was engrossed in his little fists.

　Maybe the lord doesn't have to be outside of everyone's circle all the time: ......

　What a little thought I had.


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　Afterwards.

　Igarashi drank a beer when I took my eyes off him, and he got into a fuss.

　I went back to my cabin.

Phew, what a relief. ......

　And that's when I took a breath and closed the door.

''Huh!''

　...... Someone's there.

　To be more specific, there is something wrong with the bed.

　The bedding is swollen up.

"Who's there?

　I shouted that, but there was no answer.

'Yeah! Come out.

　I gathered my courage and rolled up the covers.

　Basa!

''zzzzz...... soo, soo.''

　Then there was a pretty girl with short hair lying under the covers.

'What, Morier? ......, eh?'

　Why is this guy here?

　I was surprised for a moment, but since Glico knows where I am, I guess it's him.




Hey, man. I know you're pretending to be asleep.

' (Sweat) ...... guffaw, guffaw.

　As I pretend to be asleep, I pick the girl's nose and cover her mouth.

''Hmmm!''

　Then he tapped it with a clunk, so I let go of him there.

'Puh-uh. Master, it's terrible!

What are you doing?

　I sighed and asked him.

"...... Uh, I have a Christmas present for you!

What?

Master. It's for me.

　Is that for you?

You know? Let's sleep together for the first time in a while!

No, it's just a bad idea.

Why?

"Because you. I mean, you don't sleep and bathe with me anymore. I thought it was because you were old enough to be a girl.

''Eh. That wasn't because Master and Auntie Tiana started dating, so they were holding back.

! !" ...... Did you know that?

I'm sure everyone knew about it except Cross Niichan.

　Seriously, .......

　Aside from Emma, I thought I could have kept it to myself, but I thought I could have kept it to Morrie.

'Hey? It's Christmas Eve, right?

　Morrie grabs me by the arm and tries to drag me to bed while I'm depressed.

Christmas night is tomorrow.

Where I grew up, Christmas Eve was Christmas Eve, right?

Cut the crap and go home. Here.

　Then he tries to roll up the covers completely and kick them out.

'Oh! Stop...... please stop!

　Morier suddenly started to fume and grabbed the covers tightly and wouldn't let go.

　It seemed that she didn't want to let her lower body out of the futon, so for a moment, she asked, 'Did you wet yourself in bed or something? I thought to myself, but then I reminded myself that this wasn't possible at my age and forcefully rolled up all the covers.

　Basa! ......

Yah! Yaah!

　This is the reason why it's so important to have a good quality of life.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what to expect.

No, no! This is for Auntie Tiana to wear.

Morrie: "Morrie: ......

Don't look! ...... I know it's weird!

'I'm not weird!'

...... Huh?

He's very cute. You look good in it.

　It's a good idea to have a good time with your friends and family.

　Tong Tong Tong ......

　And then, at that moment, I knock.

'Mister, what's the matter with you? Are you okay?

　I can hear Garcia's voice from behind the door.

　Yabe....... If someone sees this situation, they will surely think you are a pedophile.

It's nothing, it's just a sweat.

　I replied as I held the door.

'I heard the cat,'

Oh, yeah. Cat.

Meow.

　Morier makes a catcall behind him.

'Oh, I made a mistake. I heard the thieving cat.'

Yeah, I don't need one. Don't worry about it.

Really? It's a very dangerous world these days, so I'll keep an eye on you just in case.

Oh. Sorry.

　Garcia seems to have left through the door with it, but ...... guards?

　That won't help you get rid of Morrie.

Master, I'm sleepy.

　Morier says, rubbing his eyes.

'Huh. ....... I can't help it. It's just for today.'

Yay!

　So he and Morier had to sleep in the bed in the cabin, which was just too small.


'Oh dear.'

Uh-huh.

　When I was a little younger, as soon as I slept with him like this, he would hug me tightly, but now he doesn't do it like that, but still, when I put my head on the pillow, he would snuggle up to me and his little chest would cling to my arm and move apart in time with my breathing.

　Still, when I put my head on the pillow, she snuggled up to me and snuggled up to me, her small breasts moving in and out of my arms in time with my breathing.

''Hey, Master ......,''

Hmm?

Come back to the party.

...... Don't be absurd.

　I thought I explained that properly when you chased me to the territory.

''Then, on the contrary, Master can make the territory much stronger and call us to be his fellow countrymen.

What?

Isn't it possible that if the territory is very developed, it's going to be a better place for us to show our strength?

　I never had that idea .......

　But that's ...... that's just a pipe dream.

　Nothing in the world works that well.

Bok-uh .......

　When I was silent, Morrie put her lips to the collar of my clothes and continued.

'...... We had the most fun when the six of us were all adventuring together.

　I couldn't help but give her a gentle hug as she said so sadly, but the girl was already asleep, breathing in her sleep.