A red-roofed house in a prime location in the royal capital.

　I knock on the door and call out the occupants inside.

'Yes.'

　A voice comes back from inside.

　The door is opened and Kåñëa looks at me.

　I feel a pang of anxiety that the matter of kissing Luina may have been conveyed to her.

　But contrary to my expectations, Kåñëa welcomes me with a smile.

'Welcome back. Sheila's already cooked for you.''

Oh. ...... Oh. Are you okay?　I thought I'd just say hello today.

What are you talking about? How can we take part in your training if you're still down with that?

　Apparently Luina's information has not reached Kåñëa's ears. Slightly baffled by the unexpected response, Kåñëa leads me into the house.

　An appetizing aroma wafted from inside.

　We pass through a clean entrance and hallway and arrive at the living room where the dining table is located.

　There are four seats available, but three plates. The soup is served first.

　Sheila is sitting ahead of me, smiling and looking at me.

Good work. Here, let's eat, shall we?

Oh. Looks good.

　Kåñëa also takes her seat, as if it had been predetermined.

　Everyone has a fixed position.

　I naturally take a seat in the empty seat.

　There is white soup on the plate.

　There's also a loaf of hot bread beside it.

　However, I am curious about the fact that only Quena and Sheila's soup is a light brown mushroom soup.

''Isn't mine different?

I think it's because I put some time in between us at .......

　Sheila is whistling pews and whistling as her eyes swim.

　I can't make eye contact with her.

'You're a terrible liar, you're ...... like Jide in the kingdom of Stillbir.

What are you talking about?　Mr. Zid, I've been at the inn the whole time. ......!

No, I'm not that good of an actor.

"Am I that bad at this?

I'm starting to get worried about you guys because you told them both lies.

　Kuena holds his forehead down.

　But ......

What's in my soup?

'Ugh, that's ......'

　Sheila is at a loss for words.

　She doesn't seem to want to tell me.

　She turns her gaze to Kåñëa, who is sitting next to her, to ask her a question.

'Come on. She changed the menu after she heard you kissed Luina?

'Huh. Did you know that?

''It's not natural. A mysterious mask fights off the Weira Empire, and then the Empress kisses him and promises him the throne. Rarely has the subject generated so much enthusiasm.

...... oof. I knew you had an amazing network.

That's what you get for an A-grade student. I have a number of sources.

　Kåñëa says it matter-of-factly.

　Eh, I don't have any sources or anything like that.

'Mmmmmmmm!　I've never kissed Jide before either!　Just drink the soup!

Okay, all right.

　I take a spoon and scoop the soup at Sheila's urging.

　The texture and smell of the soup looks delicious.

　Well, ...... you've made it for me, and I'm not going to waste it. I'm not going to waste it.

　I bring the spoon to my mouth and drink it.

"Hey, I don't know what's in there either. What's in it?　You don't think it's poisonous or anything, do you?

'No, of course not!　...... I've been thinking about it for a minute. Then my soup is white, too.

Have you thought about it?　You know, I thought you were in a bad way, but you're not in a bad way!　And it's not a suicide pact!

　I overhear a disturbing conversation.

　It tastes good, but it's scary.

　But.

Yeah. It's good.

Hey, are you all right?　I don't want to drink soup anymore: ......

　Kuena looked at me anxiously. He's opening up a distance from Sheila and the soup. She looks like she's a donkey.

　But contrary to her, I was fine.

'My body is fine. I'd rather eat more.'

　We ate the bread together and drank the soup.

　I was hungry from the battle and my plate was soon empty.

''Mmmm, how's that?　After all, my food is better than the stalls, right!

　Sheila nodded with satisfaction and confidence.

　Reluctantly, Kåñëa began to drink the soup as well. Soon her face loosened and she was eating it with relish.

''Oh, true. It's delicious.''

There's no need to be alarmed when there's nothing on Kåñëa's side in the first place.

'...... I'm so scared of Sheila that she can just say that so easily. To be frank, you're one step closer to being a psycho. ......

I do exercise restraint. Except for Jed.

I'd appreciate it if you didn't remove it.

　Sheila stands up as she says it.

　Then she stood next to me and bent her knees to meet my vision.

　She brings her face close to me until our long eyelashes are within touching distance.

'Mmmm. Jide is so fond of me that I can't stand it!　Zied is going to love me so much he's going to be unable to stand me!

...... What are you doing?

'Heh heh. Spoiler alert, I put some hypnotic grass in Jide's soup!

Does it work?　Most of it is just stinking bullshit.

''It's like a herb that has been around since the time of the Evil Sword, and I hear it's very effective!　I've been saving it for a special occasion!　It was hard work, though, because it was in a hidden, unexplored area.

That means it's an evil sword: ......

That's what I'm talking about. Forget it, grandma's bag of wisdom.

Hey. Who's your grandma?

　While I can hear those conversations.

　Sheila looks back at me with a flushed face.

'Come on, Jade can't stand it anymore and she's going to attack me. I'm going to attack you!

　Sheila says, full of energy.

　However.

.......

............

......

......--no, it won't do any good, will it?

'No way!　It's a hypnotic herb with a legend that even the Demon King was effective!''

　The atmosphere and the magic power I'm wearing has changed, and Sheila, whose evil sword has taken over, says with surprise.

　But me and Kåñëa somehow knew that.

It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on some of these things.

I knew it would happen. You licked a wild child named Zid.

"That's it. ...... My plan is par for the course. ......

'You were trying to nuzzle me in my house in the first place: ......

　Quena says with an annoyed frown.

　But Sheila also seems to have an opinion, and raises a well-formed eyebrow.

'Kåñëa is fine!　Your sister beat me to it!'

Come on, they beat me to it: ......!

Are you sure!

I'd be ...... if I could rub elbows with Jide ......!

　Quena looked at me, her face stained with shame.

　Sheila then turned to me as well.

'Gee, Jide, what do you think of me and Kåñëa ......--!

Excuse me.

　Overshadowing Sheila's words, a dangling Yuy, her short black hair following gravity, called out to her from the ceiling.

　Her chest, oppressed by her military uniform but assertive in its own right, followed gravity as well as her hair.

'Hee!　Yu, Mr. Yu!　What do you want?!

　Sheila freaks out and threatens me.

　But Yui is completely unaffected and lands behind me.

"Jade. Request.

Yeah, the Elf one. Are you sure you're all right?　I thought we'd be joining up first.

Hmm. Magic is subtle.

'Other than that, I guess that means you're cured. Talk some more: ......

　I suppose he came to take the request of the Elf Chapter with him.

　It's trespassing, but he doesn't mean it. That's just the way it is.

'Mmmm. ....... Continuing on at Stillbeats here!　Quena!　Prepare for battle!

So what the f*ck are you doing in my house?

Jeed. Come on, Jeed.

Kiwi!　It's outrageous to ignore it!　Prepare yourself--!

'Oh, God!　This is my house!

Distraction.

　The battle between the three of us begins again.

　Anyway, I stop by the kitchen and get another bowl of soup. It's good.