I arrive at Sille's house.

　It's Sille's sister, Lana, who greets me at the door.

　She looks completely healthy and smiles.

''Thank you, Jide-san, for saving me from being caught!

　He bowed his head deeply, head first.

'Yeah. But it doesn't have to be so amended.'

'No, let me tell you. There was a lot of confusion at that time, and it was a bit of a blur. Besides, both the elven village and the divine tree saved us ...... ......!　Thank you so much ...... so much!

-and it has helped me, and it will continue to help me.

　Sille also peeked out from behind him.

　He is holding something in both hands. Is it a cooking utensil?

　Come to think of it, they are both wearing aprons. There is a good smell wafting from the back.

Jide-san, I'm making a meal, so let's eat it together!

　Lana pulls her hand away.

　Oh, I see. You've been cooking. I've never smelled that before. I wonder if it's the local cuisine of the elves.

　Then I leave my carry-on luggage to them and take a seat.

''Come to think of it, I've never had Elvish food before.

　I would have gone into a different flavored skewers and snacks.

　Yes, there were some distinct differences, but this may be the first time I've ever eaten something that made my stomach growl in earnest.

　It seemed to be mainly vegetables that were laid out on the table.

　The three of us said "Itadakimasu" and put them in our mouths. It was delicious. They are all light, but the taste remains in a good way.

Mr. Jide.

　As I was eating, Sille said.

''We've set a date to meet with the dark elves. They're going to have a discussion tomorrow in their territory over there.''

'Right. I should just follow you, right?

''Yes, a few armed elves will be accompanying us on the day, but I'd like to ask you to join us, Zied-san.

Yes, sir. I'll take care of it.

　The request is for the defense of the elven village.

　However, this request also includes protection. If Sille were to become unconscious and critical or die, defense would be out of the question.

''I see. We're going to talk about it, aren't we?

　Lana, who was listening to our conversation, said as she put down the spoon in her hand.

'Lana ......,'

Are you okay with ......?　If today's elves were to go to war: ......

I'll be fine. I'm going to make sure that doesn't happen.

But what if it's a trap?　I don't want my sister Sille to be in danger. ......

　It's a pure thought.

　You don't want a fight. You don't want your people to go to a dangerous place.

　But someone has to go.

　That's why I'm here.

Don't worry. I'll do my best to protect both the Elven home and Sille if I take the job.

"Mr. Jeed, you can go to ......!　Sister Sille and the Village of the Elves at ...... please!

Yeah. --You, too.

　I protect the home of the elves. That means Lana is included.

　When I said that in that sense, Lana nodded happily with a blush on her cheeks.





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Whew.

　Now I'm renting a bath.

　This is the same as the human race, with showers and bathrooms.

　The magic item that produces water of just the right temperature removes the fatigue from my body at once.

　The bath is good.

　The bed, toilet and bath are really restful.

　You will be immersed up to your shoulders.

　The heat is transmitted to the whole body.

　I feel drained. My eyelids go from restful to heavy. I naturally go dark.

　Suddenly, I hear a sound from the changing room.

　I wonder if it's Lana from the mosaic-like silhouette through the bathroom door.

'Sorry, I'm in here!'

Yeah, I know.

Okay.

　A lukewarm reply.

　Well, you know.

　I feel like Lana is taking her clothes off, for that matter. Did I misspell it?

Is it in there?

Yeah, I know.

'Yeah, you know ...... right? ......?'

　The last part is a wishful muttering.

　Because he's obviously taking off his clothes. She's about to open the door with a towel against her body.

　Was there a word I didn't know?

Runner?　Where?

　Suddenly, I hear a voice from the back. It's Sille.

　I'm intonationally looking for Lana.

'What?'

　Lana returns.

　There is a slight pause. Sille's astonishment seemed to be conveyed from the empty time.

'Wait, you're not supposed to be in the bathroom?　Mr. Jide is in there now!''

''I know!''

You know how it is!

　I hear Sille open the door to the changing room.

　It coincides with Lana's silhouette.

''See, Sille sister, take off your clothes too.

What are you talking about?　Hey, stop it!　You mustn't let anyone see your slutty parts in front of Mr. Zied!

Yes, but at least on your back: ......

'That kind of thing will be considered ...... a disgrace if we don't get to know each other better ......!

'But, Sis Sille, you keep saying, "If only there were someone like Mr. Jide"!　Isn't now the time to do it without the people at the party?

Oh, God, no!　Just get out for good!

Mwah!

　It is unraveling.

　The picture alone was enough to make me happy, but--.

　The door to the bathhouse is pushed open with a crash.

　The recoil causes them to roll on the ground.

　It is in the bare clothes. It was clearly overly revealing--.

'Kyah!

　Sille screams.

　Lana is also blushing from embarrassment.

-- it seems she's been alive for a long time, but apparently her shame at times like this hasn't changed.

　I might be blushing too.

　I'm not sure if it's because I'm sweating, or if it's because of the scenery in front of me.

　At any rate, I dipped my face into the bathtub, not wanting to continue looking at it.