August morning. Although we are finally entering the summer vacation period, at a time when most working people would be busy starting work,
"...Hmm, completed."
A very satisfied voice rang out from the Nagumo family's kitchen.
Yue was wearing a pure white fluffy apron over a short-sleeved T-shirt. Furthermore, she is not wearing anything other than underwear underneath.
Currently, my physical age is in university student mode, so in many ways the length of the T-shirt that is used for my body is at its limit.
"...Funfufu~♪"
He seems to be in a good mood.
Her glossy lips draw a gentle arch, and her bare toes tap the floor. She also shakes her butt to emphasize the small of her artistic waist.
That way, even the last-minute T-shirts will be fluttery. A pair of cute white low-rise shorts are also on display. Of course, the line of her tight buttocks peeks out as if to say, "Did you call me?"
It was an exciting sight from early in the morning. However, the person in question didn't seem to care about the missing pieces, and his hands were busy stuffing everything into the wooden basket in front of him.
"...a"
Something that looks like a towel falls down. Even though it fell to the floor, for some reason I crossed my legs slightly and reached out in a forward bending style without bending my knees.
Doing so would emphasize her long, slender legs that were as smooth as white porcelain, and of course the T-shirt that had been barely protecting her front line would be forced to retreat all the way to her waist.
Of course, she shows off her charming butt that sticks out.
"...Hajime? What are you doing there?"
Yue finally noticed the presence of the observer when she reached out her hand to the floor.
Still bent and stretched, I turn my eyes wide toward the doorway diagonally behind the kitchen.
There was a husband leaning against the wall with his arms folded, staring at his wife like an appraiser examining a treasure. His eyes were very serious.
"I was looking at Yue."
It was a truly dignified statement. Even his facial expressions are sharp.
"... while using 'presence blocking' even with the help of artifacts?"
"That's right."
That was a truly dignified statement! His expression is very sharp. He doesn't seem to have any regrets about spying on his wife.
"...Moo, why aren't you calling out to me?"
Yue seems to know and say it. The corner of his mouth was mischievous, yet somehow he was smiling with a hint of joy.
She returned to her stance and tumbled over to Hajime, who looked a little disappointed.
She snuggles so close that the ends of her apron and t-shirt are crushed.
"There's no way you could ruin such a beautiful morning scene."
Apparently. It seems that he went out of his way to "block out any signs" with all his might to enjoy the view of his happy wife standing in the kitchen.
"...Hehe, I can't help it."
"Ah, it's force majeure."
Hajime replied with an extremely serious expression, and Yue finally burst out laughing.
Then, she narrowed her eyes lovingly and stretched herself a little. While adjusting Hajime's sleeping habits with his hands, he kissed her with just a light touch.
"...Good morning, Hajime. Did you sleep well?"
"...Ah, good morning, Yue. Perfect."
Hajime narrowed his eyes and returned the kiss.
They looked at each other until their noses were touching, but Yue stroked Hajime's head again, as if she were looking at someone in trouble.
"...Yeah, that would be great. Do you want to eat breakfast?"
"That's right. I'd like to put some in your stomach before you go out."
"...N-Okay. I'll prepare it. Wait for me."
Yue turned her eyes full of compassion and caressed Hajime's cheek with her fingertips as she pulled away. She spins around and lights the pot still on her stove.
With the miso soup being reheated by my side, I started preparing to make the tamagoyaki.
"Fathers... they're at work. What happened to Shia and the others?"
Hajime asked while looking at Yue's back with a slightly different look than before――a look that made him feel happy, as if he was looking at something precious.
"...Shia went shopping with Tio. For travel."
"You've already prepared, haven't you?"
"...It seems like there are some more things I'd like to buy. Especially souvenirs."
"Ah. We both have someone we want to meet again. What about Myuu and Remia?"
"...at Shizuku's place. Myuu said she wanted to finish it up a little more."
"Finish?"
"...Martial arts? Golden right straight? Apparently the people at the dojo are going to take a look."
While whisking eggs with seasonings, Yue cast a meaningful look over her shoulder.
"...'I won't hesitate to speak with my fists if it's to make you understand the difference in status as a daughter' by Myuu."
"That girl from the machining world...I thought you said you wouldn't treat me like a daughter."
"...It doesn't seem logical. In other words, it's Hajime's fault for making him feel like a father."
"Hon. Well, it's good to become stronger. And since it's about Myuu, we'll probably get along well anyway. So, what about Lily?"
"...At your mother-in-law's place. Experience as an assistant."
The princess, who also wants to bring manga culture to Tortoise, seems to be working hard to absorb the culture to the last possible moment.
A pleasant sound echoes in my ears. She has no stagnation in her skill with making tamagoyaki, and from what I've seen, she doesn't seem to have any bad habits. She feels a little relieved.
"...Hajime. Even if you don't supervise me, I won't add more seasonings than what I was taught. Why don't you wash your face in peace?"
"Ah, no, I didn't mean that-"
"...If you want to see my butt that much, you can look at it as much as you like later, but first let's get ready in the morning, okay?"
Yue's shining older sister smile. When it was just the two of her, she often behaved in a spoiled manner, but the fact that she sometimes gave off the feeling of being an older woman like this was something that Hajime thought was against Hajime.
So, at times like this,
"...I understand."
She usually nods obediently without saying anything in particular. In a different sense from Myuu, Hajime cannot defeat Yue. However, that also sometimes applies to Yue.
In any case, Hajime hurriedly headed towards the sink.
after a while.
In a quiet living room where the only sounds are the ticking of the wall clock and the summer cicadas chirping from outside.
"Yeah, it's delicious, Yue."
"...That was good♪"
Hajime's voice sounded satisfied, and Yue's voice sounded even more satisfied.
The living room was empty except for Hajime and Yue. Since the TV wasn't on, the usually lively living room seemed even quieter.
But I don't feel lonely. Somehow, it's been a while since we've spent time together in the morning. I think it's true sometimes. I have to enjoy it.
"I've gotten a lot better at it – no, I don't do unnecessary things anymore."
"...I think that's an unnecessary word."
Although Hajime had washed his face, he was still in his pajamas. Yue, who was sitting across from me, also took off her apron, but was still wearing only a T-shirt.
Relaxing cheeks. The atmosphere of the two of them quietly enjoying breakfast was definitely that of a married couple who were more than just lovers.
"...How many times do you think Shia has dropped his fist on me and Remia has lectured me with a straight face? As expected, I don't make any more arrangements in the kitchen at home."
"Even if she does that, Yue is still willing to act violently outside of Shia and Remia's sanctuary."
"…What is outrage?"
Hajime couldn't help but smile at Yue, who had a blank look on her face, as if she had no idea what she was talking about.
However, I think my cooking skills have actually improved considerably.
The tamagoyaki is exquisite with Hajime's favorite soy sauce base, and the salt-grilled salmon is simple but has the perfect amount of salt. They also prepare salads with proper balance in mind.
For Hajime, knowing that this was the result of his efforts because he wanted Hajime to eat home-cooked food once in a while and wanted his family to praise him, he was deeply moved.
...It's still a bit of a flaw to try to secretly add seasonings made in foreign countries that we don't really know about in camping meals.
"Looks like we can expect this for lunch too, right?"
"...Hmm. I'm looking forward to it. As far as I know, I've prepared the most memorable lunch for a picnic."
"I wonder what it is. When I saw that smug look on my face, I suddenly felt anxious."
"It's just my imagination"
"Kinosei"
"Hmm"
Maybe it's just my imagination. I agreed and slurped the miso soup.
After today, we are planning to go on a picnic just the two of us.
The content and destination of the date itself was Yue's idea, but it was Shia and the others who suggested a date with Yue alone during this blank time today, the day before the trip.
The kind lawful wife often prioritized the time Shia and the others could spend with Hajime over herself, and this was especially noticeable when Hajime was busy. She had given up her precious time to Shia and the others.
Therefore, this time today is probably a way of showing Shia and the others' consideration and gratitude.
If she goes on a trip, she won't be able to spend time alone with Hajime for a while.
"...You seem happy, Yue."
"...Of course. The time was given to me by Shia and the others."
After finishing breakfast and drinking tea, I could feel Yue's legs swinging under the table like a pendulum.
"...You don't have to worry about it."
"Everyone likes Yue."
"...I know. But that's not true."
"On?"
"…For some reason, I have the highest monopoly rate on Hajime at night."
So I guess he meant that I didn't have to worry about giving up my date time... Hajime-san couldn't help but squirt his after-meal tea.
Yue gave Hajime a mischievous smile and pursued him further.
"...I hope you enjoyed the evening as well."
"It feels really weird when you say it to yourself!?"
"...I enjoyed my evening. Pop."
"Can you please stop blushing so much?"
"...And yet, he's been staring at your butt since the very beginning of the morning, as if to say it's still not enough... Hajime's naughty."
"Huh, it's due to force majeure…"
Yue stood up and leaned forward. He was in such a position that the inside of his T-shirt was completely visible from the neckline. Her lips were even more slick. She narrows her eyes provocatively and whispers seductively.
"…Do you want to have some fun before you leave?"
A glamorous atmosphere that swells all at once. The peaceful living room in the morning suddenly feels like it has been invaded by a pink atmosphere.
However, as Hajime turned his gaze towards Yue as if he were being lured by a string, he felt his rationality, which was about to fly away, extinguish in an instant.
In front of his gaze was a barely-length T-shirt. That's Yue's favorite lately.
"Hey, Yue."
"...Hmm? Hey, Hajime."
It was a sweet and soothing voice.
However, Hajime's eyes didn't turn into a beast, on the contrary, they looked sad, or perhaps rather subtle.
After all, it can't be helped.
"Would you stop wearing that T-shirt?"
"...?"
Yue's expression became shocked. I turned her back to her position and looked down at myself. She didn't care that her underwear was on full display, and used both of her hands to pull the hem of her t-shirt to get a better view.
When I did that, I could clearly see the printed letters that had been distorted by the swelling of my chest.
--I am vampire! !
I'm a vampire! ! It was written in English. What's more, even though it's in English, it's written in beautiful calligraphy.
"…I think it's unique and good."
"Really? Aren't you being too assertive?"
"...Hehe, you don't really think he's a vampire, do you?"
That part seemed to hit home for Yue.
Use a T-shirt with some words printed on it as a loungewear. That is Yue's personal boom that has developed over the past few months.
Shia and the others have very strange expressions, but Myuu andVioletvioletIt has been very well received. Yue gets carried away and starts seriously thinking about wearing it to university, but I don't like it! It was Shia and Kaori who seriously scolded him.
It seems that both of them want her to remain as ``the beautiful and cute Yue that everyone looks back at and admires.''
In addition, they have a wide variety of other collections such as ``POWER!!!!'', ``I can do it!!'', ``Tenjo Tenka Yuiga Dotson'', and ``Shimen Souka''.
Just the other day, when I was picking up a delivery, the delivery guy was gushing at the door because I was wearing a T-shirt with the words "Invincible" written on it.
"...Hajime, let's go to Romania for our next date. I want to see Bran Castle."
"I know that Yue's hobbies include visiting antique shops and visiting old castles, but...I don't think she's going to wear that T-shirt, right?"
"...huh"
Of course we go on standard dates like shopping and movies. However, since Yue moved here, what she particularly likes is actually the dates Hajime mentioned.
Bran Castle in Romania is a famous tourist spot that served as the model for Dracula's castle.
A real vampire wears a T-shirt that says ``I'm a vampire!'' and travels around the legendary land of Dora Chara...I see, it's surreal. What do the locals and tourists think when they see Yue's inhuman beauty?
Although it was frustrating, Hajime was a little concerned.
"Well, it's fine as long as Yue is having fun..."
"...Hmm, it's fun. I swear I'm enjoying the moment to the fullest."
"I see. Most importantly."
Full smug face. When I opened the folding fan I had taken out from somewhere, there was the words ``Happiness in full bloom'' written in a skillful calligraphy. It's great that she looks happy.
"...So? Do you want to have some fun?"
Yue-san had a mischievous smile on her face as she kept her T-shirt half-tucked up. I can see the words "I am vampire!!" even if I don't like it.
As expected, Hajime had an indescribable expression on his face,
"I'll save the fun until tonight. For now, let's enjoy our first date in a while."
Thank you for the meal, Hajime put down his clean bowl and chopsticks and put his hands together.
"...Hmm♪ That's fine."
Yue replied that it was a poor job and smiled happily at the clean tableware. There is no trace of lewd atmosphere anymore.
Hajime once again looked at the back of Yue who was cleaning up and carrying the dishes, and scratched his head as if ruffling his newly styled hair.
Then, lower the corners of your eyes and smile.
"I hope it continues forever."
Such a wonderful morning.
It seems that the words that were filled with feelings were actually unconscious.
Hajime blinked his eyes and let out a bitter smile, as if he was a little surprised by his own words. Shaking his head for a beat. I drank the rest of the tea in one gulp,
"Yue, I'll do the washing up. Why don't you get ready too?"
"...Hmm. Then we'll do it together. Would you like to come next to me?"
He walked into the kitchen with light steps.
After Hajime and Yue finished preparing for the picnic, however, they went down to the underground workshop without leaving the house.
In front of Hajime's workshop, there was an underground entrance-like place that didn't exist before. Thinking about the future.
It was a circular hall about ten meters in diameter, and the walls, ceiling, and floor were all white. However, it looks like it's made of brick (it's actually made of alloy). The space feels like a mixture of science fiction and medieval Europe.
Indeed, it was a design typical of Hajime, the creator who combined magic and science.
"...It's more brutal than it looks. It reminds me of the movie C○BE."
That was Yue's first voice after entering the entrance. This is a famous movie that depicts the escape of a man and a woman trapped in a trap labyrinth.
He showed it to me when it was completed, but he seemed to think so again. A bit of shock can be seen on her expression.
"Once you enter, it's your last time? Well, we're thinking of the worst case scenario where a hostile person invades. You're not mistaken."
There is a magic circle carved into the floor in the center of the entrance, and a chandelier-like light source on the ceiling. Pillars decorated with gargoyles and majestic, heavy doors were lined up alternately on the walls at even intervals.
All but the ten doors are sensing and defense mechanisms equipped with restraints or lethal traps against intruders.
Of course, Shia and the others also commented. What do you have in your basement?
However, it was a natural step for Hajime.
"Eventually, it may become a place where 'world doors' that connect directly to each world are gathered. There will be no need for any amount of security."
Yes, all nine of them, excluding the door leading to the workshop in front, were all ``world doors.''
Currently, only the Tortoise Door is open, but we plan to open it one after another once all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the security and defense mechanisms of each world.
In other words, it goes without saying that today's picnic destination is. It's a tortoise.
"...Well, it's true that my house is directly above it."
"Actually, I was thinking of choosing a different location. In an emergency, I could wipe out the entire land."
"...Hmm, I heard. Ideally, you would be able to go back and forth between this place in a faraway land and your home using a secured gate with several deadly traps."
"Yeah"
"...Do you remember what we said?"
"It's more dangerous to have to pass through a gate like that over and over again. What kind of treasure hunter are you?"
"...yeah"
That's right, I couldn't help but nod at Yue and the others' unanimous tsukkomi.
Even though it was a direct door, if the authentication failed, the door would turn into a guillotine, and you would have to pass through it many times to get back and forth.Is that what the C○BE system is all about? It's just a hassle.
As a result of receiving all the tsukkomi, Hajime reluctantly compromised (?) by installing an excessive defense mechanism at this entrance.
Additionally, if the defense mechanism is breached or destroyed, Nagumo House itself has a system built into it that allows those on the ground to escape by forced teleportation.
Needless to say, Yue and the others were looking at Hajime with warm eyes as he worked hard to turn his home into an artifact like a father who was a do-it-yourself carpenter.
"...Midway through, your mother-in-law and father-in-law also got excited and presented their idea of ``the strongest home fortification plan that I came up with,'' and Hajime happily accepted the idea――"
"Oh my gosh. Besides, today's outfit is cute too!"
Reminiscing about that time, Hajime hurriedly tried to change the topic as Yue started to look at him warmly again.
However, I didn't say anything inappropriate.
"...fufu, yes?"
Yue-san turns around with a clear expression but can't hide her happiness.
I no longer wear the lame T-shirt I wore earlier.
A baggy, large white hoodie, a black miniskirt, pantyhose, and short boots. Her hair is in a ponytail.
Although her body was still in university student mode, her outfit was somehow reminiscent of the traveling attire of the Tortoise era, but the roughness of it also seemed to be indicative of the current Yue, and it suited her really well.
"...By the way, the length of the hoodie is almost the same as the skirt."
"Oh? Are you picky?"
The answer became clear when Yue-san turned her back and raised her hips.
Even though she was covered in pantyhose, it looked like she was wearing nothing but a hoodie.
You're aiming for the last minute again. Hajime's heart was in turmoil!
"…hehe"
"Yue, be careful in public."
"...Of course, it's an ironclad place, so don't worry. The only person I want to seduce is Hajime."
"Let's leave now!"
No, this naughty wife is trying to kill her husband's rationality before the picnic! As if to say that, Hajime forcibly averted his gaze and headed towards Tortoise's 'World Door'.
Yue was following behind her, and her steps were really smooth♪, and her expression looked very happy.
By the way, Hajime's outfit today was also based on a white hoodie. Yue was recommended. In other words, it's a light pairing look.
That was also one of the factors that made Yue feel excited.
Pass through the "World Door" bound for Tortoise. The entrance and exit is still the same as the observation deck on top of the tower next to the royal palace. The clear sky feels good.
"We'll have to move this underground someday and add a full-fledged defense function."
"..."
Yue-sama was looking at me with a heartfelt stare. This is because I know that when I made the Tortoise direct door, I also improved and added defense functions to this "door".
Are you still doing it? That's what I'm saying.
I wonder if he notices his wife's gaze or not. Hajime moved to the edge of the observation deck and looked out over the ground.
"I haven't seen it in a while, but it has spread a lot."
I could see the results of the city building that Liliana was passionate about. It seems that it is already 1.5 times larger than the previous royal capital.
"...Hajime, are you okay?"
"Ou"
Immediately after confirmation, Hajime's vision changed. Normally, they would have entered the royal palace from the top of the tower using the lift's magic tool, but this time, Yue had transferred it.
"I guess that's convenient."
"...Huh?"
Yue puts her hands on her hips and shows a gorgeous smug look on her face.
The "that" that Hajime was talking about was a spatial transfer that didn't use a gate, ``Heaven's existence,'' and at the same time, it was a ``superior compatible transfer that transferred others without touching them.''
Yes, the current Yue is finally able to spatially teleport the target to any coordinates without touching it.
Of course, if someone who can use spatial magic resists even the slightest, it will fail, and the area of effect is not that wide. In addition, there are restrictions such as the need to clearly recognize the target and coordinates, but in any case, it is probably classified as one of the most difficult transfer techniques.
Lately, it has been often used to teleport remote controls for TVs and air conditioners, often earning Shia and the others a shocked look, but according to the person himself, it seems like it's not ``laying down'' but ``training.''
Shia and the others' opinion that it was a useless technique used for a meaningless purpose remained the same.
At that moment, the door of the room separating the terrace where the lift was located and the inside of the royal palace was slammed open.
Originally, I thought it was Liliana's appearance. It's always like that when Hajime visits.
However, the princess is already on Earth. And speaking of who would be the quickest to meet her other than her -
"Helina--"
"Sister! Your beloved sister-in-law is--tsk."
She was a female knight. She calls herself Shizuku's soul sister, and the hero and the head of the dragon race team up to subdue her - or rather, pacify her.monstermonsterwas.
"Did you just click your tongue?"
"? What do you mean? First of all, Hajime-sama and your wife. Welcome. And congratulations on your marriage. I would like to congratulate you from the bottom of my heart!"
"...Oh, thank you."
"...Hmm, hmm. Thank you?"
"Ha! From now on, I will guide you to the queen!"
The self-proclaimed sister-in-law knight puts her hand on her chest and gives a quick salute. Hajime and Yue's expressions were very strange. Her happiness at being blessed is intertwined with her feelings of suspicion towards her self-proclaimed sister-in-law, the knight.
"Are you the guide?"
"Haha. About three months ago, I received an order from the Queen to be transferred to the Imperial Guard Knights, and I had heard of your visit in advance, so I volunteered to the Queen and was given the honor of welcoming her."
"What happened to Helina?"
"It's a vacation! The only time I can take is when the princess is on vacation."
"Oh, that's true."
Hajime and Yue look at each other and say, ``Well, it's okay...'' because he's a person of interest who seems to be deeply immersed in the abyss of the Soul Sisters, but he won't turn into a monster without Shizuku (probably).
Seeing this, the self-proclaimed knightly sister-in-law made a sharp, military-like turn and began leading the way.
The fact that he was assigned to the Queen's Royal Guard must have been because he was judged to be a little better.
By the way, the greeting to the queen is already included. The reason why I chose Tortoise as her picnic destination was because there was a place Yue wanted to go to, but apart from that, I also wanted to meet the queen in person and apologize. Of course, I would like to say hello out of politeness.
"By the way, Hajime-sama."
"yeah?"
"Wanchan, please give me a chance to go to Earth as well."
"Hey."
"It looks like you're very busy dealing with various countries on Earth. With my dark attribute magic, I'm confident that I can wipe out all the leaders and turn them into your pets."
"What kind of appeal do you have? It's completely a villain's idea."
"...Hmm. It wasn't good after all. This kid's head is like that."
"In that case, ma'am! Do you have any plans to get a pet?"
"...What should I do, Hajime? This child has even thrown away his dignity as a human being. In a sense, he is sacrificing himself."
problem childsoul sisterHa, as expectedproblem childsoul sisterwas. Nothing has changed. Her head had been completely attacked by Sister's Soul.
His bloodshot eyes and trembling hands that looked like he was suffering from withdrawal symptoms looked very dangerous. Maybe it's because I haven't seen my beloved sister in a long time.
Immediately after that,
"Ugh, gusssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!"
"What's going on with your emotions..."
I kind of started crying. Hajime and Yue took about three steps further apart. The self-proclaimed sister-in-law knight leaves the two in awe.MistakesTotsu TotsuI started to vomit my thoughts.
``There is a road right there that leads to my sister, but I can't pass through it.Do you understand how I felt when I suddenly thought, ``I thought, ``Oh, and rush'' the moment the princess passed? ? Just like when Hajime-sama jumped into the divine precinct to save his wife, this is how I felt when I thrust my sword into him many times!"
"Wait, you did that? Why are you still alive?"
``Even if I die, I cannot die until I attend my sister's side.Even if I am crushed by super gravity, my limbs are pierced by heat rays, and I am blown out of the royal palace by space fragmentation, I am still a soul sister.'' It's an unyielding fighting spirit."
How terrified were the people of the capital when a female knight with broken limbs suddenly fell from the sky?
"Osakata, there's a battered woman with the appearance of a demon coming from the sky!!" "This thing, even though it's like this, it's still moving smoothly!" – I can only imagine the fear and confusion that would have spread. It's not difficult.
"...Hajime"
"Oh, ok. This guy is really bad. No, even his juniors have incomprehensible durability... Is the existence of Soul Sisters bad?"
In a sense, it's too late. The soul sisters who want to be close to Shizuku-onee-sama will sometimes go beyond human limits.
The self-proclaimed knightly sister-in-law, looking over her shoulder with tears of blood, desperately and silently begged for "permission to pass." she's scary It makes me think that if she dies, she will become some kind of vengeful spirit.
Even Yue was trembling a little as she hugged Hajime's arm tightly.
However, it seems that Yue's appearance brought the female knight back to her senses. This has never been possible until now. Once her pathos towards Shizuku-onee-sama overflowed, the crazy sister-in-law (self-proclaimed) couldn't stop until Captain Kuzeri hit her with a heartbreak shot and physically caused an arrhythmia.
"I-I'm sorry! I said something personal while giving a tour! I sincerely apologize!"
"What, what's scary?"
Has common sense behavior ever been so frightening? The female knight in front of me now looks like a psychopath.
Hajime and Yue hugged each other tightly.
In a sense, he had achieved a world-class feat by scaring the demon god and his lawful wife, but the person in question had an auspicious attitude to the last.
He wipes the bloody tears with a handkerchief, bows his head properly, apologizes, and leads the way again.
``When I heard from the princess that your sister was getting married, that's what I thought.''
"I'm starting to say something."
"...Shh, Hajime. Don't provoke it. I don't know where the mine is."
Hajime and Yue, who were snuggled close to each other and were whispering in each other's ears, looked like they were getting along really well from the side.
The fact of the marriage and the fact that Yue can manipulate her physical age seems to have been communicated through Liliana within the royal palace, and the servants who occasionally pass by each other look at Yue in college student mode, looking at her with wide eyes or admiring her, but they also congratulate her. He gives me a gentle look and a bow that conveys his true feelings.
Especially from the female servants, I can feel a kind of admiration and envy in their eyes, as if to say, ``What a wonderful couple they are.''
That tickled the hearts of the two of them, especially Yue, so for now they had not allowed them to choose to leave the psychopathic knight in front of them alone and escape to the queen.
After all, it's nice to be blessed with marriage.
Although I might catch a cold due to the temperature difference between the people around me and the psychopath knight in front of me.
"I can't stay like this. I have to change! Not just to fulfill my own desires! I once again remember my mindset as a knight and my grace and courtesy as Delaney, a lady from the Viscount Wespel family. I will become a person worthy of serving you.''
"Oh, oh. Good luck~"
"Wow, that's amazing."
Hajime and Yue's vocabulary was at a loss, perhaps because they were overwhelmed by some unknown force. She hesitantly gave a small crackling applause.
I thought to myself, ``That's what her name was. Or rather, she was the daughter of an aristocrat...'' but I kept my mouth shut because of the atmosphere.
Psychopath Knight Delaney looks back.
Hajime and Yue both took a fighting pose as if to say "What!? You really didn't want to do that!". They are a couple who really get along well with each other.
"Therefore, Hajime-sama and Madam, I would like you to evaluate me in the future when I have more freedom to come and go.Also, if you win the glasses, I would like you to tell your sister about it. there is"
Hajime and Yue looked at each other. Judging by my initial attitude, I couldn't help but think it was a long way off. I thought it would be so unreasonable for a bandit to become a hermit.
But she is a soul sister who can (makes you think) even the impossible possible for your sister. The driving force behind this is her unwavering love for her sister.
"Well, if it's just an evaluation, then what?"
"...Hmm, hmm. As long as you're sure you won't scare Shizuku, then okay?"
Leader of the Soul Sisters special attack teamone's juniorHinorinShizuku also tolerates Chan for some reason.
Out of all the Soul Sisters, Shizuku is afraid of this monster (who casually is an expert in dark attribute magic, and when combined with the Sisters Soul, it looks like the deadliest monster), so she kept her away, but if that can be cleared, then the essence is the same as my juniors.
If that's the case, I'm sure there's a chance. Hajime and Yue nodded, though they looked troubled.
The self-proclaimed sister-in-law knight's expression lit up when she heard the words of the demon god and legal wife, who were the biggest barriers in a sense.
"I sincerely thank you!!"
Only God knows if she will actually remember her weight.
It would be better if the monster could turn back into a human by itself. With that, Hajime and Yue looked at her with relieved faces as she led the way with her mindless, bouncy steps.
Shortly after that, Hajime and his friends arrived at a room in the royal palace.
The other two female knights who were standing on either side of the door looked at Hajime and Yue and gave their best salute while looking somewhat relieved.
They are probably the queen's personal guards as well. She seemed relieved to see that the problem child had successfully completed her role. He doesn't speak to me because he understands his position, but just like the servants along the way, he takes a beat and then gives me a gentle smile that conveys his blessings.
"Queen-sama, I brought Hajime-sama and Yue-sama with me!"
The door was opened from inside. It's probably Konoe waiting inside the room.
It doesn't feel like the security is a little tighter than before...but it's probably because Liliana also mentioned the dangers that could arise during the transition period of the new era.
However, there would be no suicidal person who would want to hurt the queen, who is a relative of a demon god.
"It's been a long time, Hajime-dono, Yue-sama."
"It's been a long time, Luluaria-san."
"...Hmm. It's been a while."
At the very back of the office, which was more than twice as large as before, there was a large desk that was also twice as large. Queen Luluaria stands up from between the mountains of documents with a smile on her face.
Hajime and Yue respond politely, not because they are the queen, but because she is Liliana's mother, just like with other families. There was no longer a sense of stranger-mannered behavior, and there was a sense of familiarity on par with Kaori's family.
The only parent in their family who doesn't use polite language is Kam, who is a problem father rather than a problem child.
By the way, when I restrained him in the electric chair and questioned him about the thing he witnessed on the subway during his date with Liliana the other day, as expected, he blurted out that he was hiding in subways all over the place.
Just in case, ignore the boss's orders.spreadHabikoIt wasn't that he was trying to escape, but that he had sensed something disturbing and decided to go under the subway to investigate just in case.
Are you sure you're not trying to create a hidden base? To Hajime's question, Cam nodded with a very clear gaze and never looked away. On the contrary, he was suspicious.
However, since there was no evidence, I just put my finger on it and dismissed the question. Hajime couldn't help but feel like the way it was spreading was becoming more sophisticated as the months passed by.
Quiet talk.
Luluaria went out of her way to come around the desk, shook her hand in welcome, and tilted her head slightly.
"Oh, Hajime-dono. Isn't that your mother-in-law?"
"Ah, no, that's..."
"Is it okay if I sit on top of my mother-in-law?"
"Are you saying I'm not used to calling you that? No, if I were to call you that, I feel like that would be the most fitting for you..."
Hajime scratched his cheek with a troubled look on his face. In fact, it is mutually agreed upon that parents from other families are called by name. From Hajime's point of view, there are too many stepmothers and stepfathers, so it becomes confusing to call them names.
KaorukoKaorukoorKirinoMistyShe seemed a little disappointed as she wanted Hajime to call her ``mother-in-law,'' but apparently Luluaria was the same way.
There was a hint of teasing, but also a hint of regret.
"...Hajime. If the other family members aren't around, why don't you call them?"
Yue, who understood Luluaria's feelings, took Hajime's hand who was scratching his cheek and made a proposal while giggling. There's also a bit of teasing and an atmosphere of looking at a cute person.
In college student mode, Yue's height is around Hajime's shoulders. She looks much closer than she should. For Hajime, the proposal that was made while being looked at by the red eyes that were close at hand was something that Hajime should have done at all costs.
From the sidelines, Hajime and Yue suddenly started looking at each other from a close distance, and suddenly they started to create a sweet atmosphere (unbeknownst to them), and Luluaria smiled as if saying, ``Ah, well♪''.
Wait by the door with a serious faceproblem childDelaneyThe female Royal Guard who opened the door for me, who was observing me from the side, turned her head and blushed a little at the sudden sweetness of the atmosphere. ing.
It's just the soul sister in question, and since she's a soul sister, I don't care. He is someone who never wavers.
"Hon. Now, with my mother-in-law... it will be difficult to do right away, so let's practice."
"Hehehe, I'm looking forward to the day when you call me."
Luluaria looks so happy. On the other hand, Hajime seemed a little uncomfortable.
It would be so. Luluaria's precious daughter is happy to be called her stepmother.
"I'm sorry again. I forgot to tell Lily about the marriage registration."
Because I forgot to tell you something important. Normally, it would have been his fault that he would have been yelled at, saying, ``This is extremely rude!''
``I apologize for explaining the situation only through communication in that section.''
"...I'm sorry too."
Yue called out in a low voice, "Hajime, take that out." Hajime nodded and made the treasure room shine, and two wrapped boxes appeared, shared by Yue and Hajime.
"This is a souvenir that also serves as an apology."
"...We have put together your mother-in-law's new works and our recommendations."
"picture,VioletvioletNew work? That means..."
"Yes, this is an assortment of girls' manga."
"I forgive everything!"
The Queen immediately granted permission. Your face is shining.
After Liliana visited Earth several times, Luluaria was completely fascinated by Sumire-sensei's work, which she brought back as a souvenir, and became a fan.
Like my daughter, she seems to be firmly into the genre of girls' manga, and she seems happy about the fact that she can't get it at Tortoise.
It seems that the comic book, which was filled with two cardboard boxes, was more than enough to serve as an apology.
When I looked over my shoulder at the two knights with sparkling eyes, they understood and quickly took the box.
"Oh, Queen. After you've enjoyed your meal..."
"You don't have to tell everyone. Of course, I'll keep it in the archives. Browse as you like."
``Thank you, I'm happy.''
It seems that the Royal Guards are also addicted to Sumire-sensei's works, and by extension, bishoujo manga. Even Delaney has a twinkle in her eye.
While watching the two happily carry the box to the next room, Luluaria waved her hand leisurely and pointed to a corner of the room.
Probably a customer service space. There is a soft-looking leather sofa and a table with wonderfully designed legs and edges.
Hajime and Yue sat side by side, and Luluaria sat down opposite them.
Luluaria clapped her hands lightly, and the door to the next room opened and a maid pushed a cart. She seems to have prepared some tea for me.
A cup of tea with a rich aroma was placed in front of Hajime and Yue, who were sitting side by side.
Luluaria urges you to take a sip first. "It's delicious..." They both looked at each other and their lips parted.
"First of all, please allow me to offer my congratulations. Hajime-dono, Yue-sama. On your official marriage, on behalf of our country, I sincerely congratulate you."
""thank you""
Although they are close to each other as relatives, she is still the queen of a country. I feel really itchy when I receive blessings for the first time. Hajime and Yue both looked a little embarrassed. Of course, while intertwining her gaze.
Luluaria couldn't help but let out a giggle as she watched how friendly they were.
"I couldn't help but say "forgive" earlier, but it wasn't that I was particularly offended.It is well known that we are actually married, and that Hajime-dono's hometown is monogamous. I heard it."
"Is that so? That would be good. No, isn't it good?"
"...Hmm. It's not good. Even as someone who is recognized as my legal wife, this is truly the height of regret."
"Don't worry too much about your busy schedule and the fact that your daughter didn't choose to emigrate. I've already received enough of your gratitude and sincerity."
Luluaria smiles cheerfully. But, it took a turn.
"However, as a member of the royal family, I would like to have a formal wedding ceremony that involves the whole country someday. Hey?"
What,strengthShitataKani also conveyed his requests as a ruler, so Hajime and Yue could only nod with a wry smile, although they felt relieved inwardly. It's true that the Heilihi Kingdom, or rather the people of Tortoise, would want to see Princess Liliana's wedding, and it would be politically effective as well.
"That being said, as that child's mother, I feel more sorry…"
"Huh? What is it?"
``Even though we were in a de facto marital relationship, there is no doubt that this is a turning point, right? I think that even consciously, there is a feeling that ``we have become husband and wife.'' Is there?"
"...Hmm. I thought it was just a notification, but it feels more real than I imagined. It's like my level of happiness has moved up?"
Yue-san puts her hand on Hajime's thigh and strokes it lovingly. Maybe unconsciously.
"Hehe, I guess so. It's important to have a break in everything."
"Hon. So, what do you mean you're sorry?"
I placed my hand on Yue's hand and stopped stroking――Because Luluaria-san was watching! --Hajime urges him to go ahead.
Luluaria spoke of her feelings towards her daughter with a somewhat distressed expression on her face.
``I was hoping that at this moment of transition, she would finally say that she wanted to move.''
"Ah, but I didn't say that."
"...Hmm. I can imagine it. I'm actively creating materials every day."
"Isn't it? The degree of freedom in traveling between worlds has increased, and I also checked to see if he had any intention of emigrating...what about that girl?"
Luluaria couldn't help but look up at her daughter's shocked expression, as if she didn't know why she was asking such a question.
Liliana has already shouldered enough hardships and heavy responsibilities that are unbecoming of her age. Even though the transitional period of a new era had arrived, it was a good time for Liliana to withdraw from national politics now that the reconstruction had ended.
"It's true that there are many problems without him. But there are no more things that we can't do without him."
I also told them that. After all, she also convinced Hajime-dono that it would be better for her to live a solid married life before he ran out of love for her.
The answer was a cheerful and confident smile. "Hajime-san will fully support me in what I need to do, so it's okay! We love each other!"
Luluaria puts her hand on her cheek in annoyance.
"Hajime-dono. What do you think? Why don't you kidnap the princess of a country befitting a person called the Demon King?"
"I don't want the princess to hate me. Or rather, it's not a line from a queen."
"I heard about your plans to have a baby. I'd rather force it at the same time as Yue-san and the others."
"I don't think that's the mother's line either!?"
``Because, when I look at the way that child works...I'm a little worried about that.I wonder if the concerns I've had for a long time will come true.If things continue like this, I'll really find work to be my purpose in life, and I'll lose my marital life.'' I feel like I'm going to end up being the kind of kid who looks down on people."
Because you're so kind to your daughter, I think that such a future is possible, isn't it? A slightly accusing look pierced Hajime.
Even if you said something like that... Hajime had an indescribable expression on his face.
Instead, it's the legal wife's turn! said Yue as she leaned forward. While putting pressure on both hands.
"...Don't worry. I'll keep an eye on Lily."
"Yue-sama..."
"…Lily has a strong sense of patriotism, so she just doesn't take her eyes off the ``now", which is in a transitional period.However, it is also an undeniable fact that she loves Hajime and us. I don't think I'll remain such a working person that I'll give up my personal life."
"Yes, that's right. There's also the matter of having children...Yes, just because you're away from your duties as a member of the royal family, you may be attacked by withdrawal symptoms, find a replacement and become passionate about it, and before you know it, you'll have global influence." I'm sure there will never be a time when you can't pull it anymore!"
"...Yes! That can't happen! As expected! I will protect the bright family plan of the Nagumo family."
"Ah, Yue-sama. I'm glad you're my legal wife. Please continue to take good care of my daughter, okay?"
"...Hmm! Leave it to me!"
Yue and Luluaria shake hands firmly as if they understand each other.
Hajime thought. Huh? I wonder what? It feels as if a flag has just been raised...
No one would have thought that Luluaria's concerns would become a reality on Earth in a few years. In a sense, I guess you could call her a mother. He knows her daughter very well.
"Well, it's been a really long time, so I'd like to talk to you slowly if possible, but I'm sorry to interrupt your date, okay?"
It was probably because he had achieved his minimum goal of congratulating him and asking for his daughter again.
Luluaria narrowed her eyes at the sight of Hajime, who looked like a pair, and Yue, who had grown up, cuddling together, and quickly ended the conversation.
Hajime and Yue are grateful for that consideration. Stand up in time with Luluaria.
"By the way, where are you going today? If you want to take a walk around the new royal capital, we can make various arrangements."
"...Thank you for your concern. But it's okay. Where are you going--"
Yue looked up at Hajime while holding his arm.
Hajime returned her kind gaze and replied while stroking Yue's head with his hands as if touching delicate glasswork, while being careful not to ruin her hairstyle.
"I think I should visit Yue's hometown."
Luluaria rolled her eyes. As a member of the royal family, Luluaria naturally studies her history, so she understood right away.
Yue's hometown is the place where the vampire country used to be. In this day and age, it is an unexplored region where no race has expanded its living area--a ``great wetland'' that stretches across the southernmost region of the continent.
"It's quite far away - oh, no, distance has nothing to do with you two. I hope you have a nice holiday."
"thank you"
"...When I return from my trip, I would like to have another tea party. How about on Earth this time?"
"Well, Yue-sama! That's wonderful! I've always wanted to go too."
``Oh, my mother also said, ``I want to go on a date with Lulu.'' I was grumbling that we need to encourage more subculture culture, so it's just perfect.''
"Violetvioletbut? Hehe, it's a date...but that's also a wonderful invitation. Well then, I have to work hard at my office and secure some time off, right? "
In a sense, the queen is stricter with herself than Liliana. Until now, she had never had a true equal friend, so Sumire's presence was like a treasure to her.
Looking at her with her hands clasped in front of her chest, her cheeks dyed, and a sparkling smile on her face like a young girl, the word "date" might be appropriate.
That was then. Hajime and Yue noticed something and turned their gaze to look outside the room and further down the corridor.
All of them had a slight look of surprise on their faces.
It wasn't like I was paying particular attention; in fact, I was just relaxing, but the distance from which I detected multiple familiar presences was surprisingly close.
"? is there something wrong?"
Luluaria tilts her head curiously. Immediately after that, news of a visitor arrived from the Royal Guard outside the room.
Since the person looked familiar, Hajime and his friends decided to wait for a while, thinking that he must have come to say hello.
He must have come in a hurry. It seemed that the people who had approached arrived within 30 seconds.
After the knock, a voice comes from the visitor.
"Luluaria-sama. This is Helina. Myro--I sensed the arrival of Hajime-sama and his wife, so I hurriedly came to greet them."
"Y-yes. Okay, come in."
"excuse me"
Luluaria looks a little confused. She was once visited by the head maid, who was supposed to be on vacation, but words like ``sensing'' and ``Milow'' caught her ear.
However, out of all the servants, the head maid is the most trusted. She glanced at Hajime and Yue to gain their understanding, and immediately allowed them to enter the room.
Helina suddenly came in. She is still a sharp beauty.
And, as always, she was wearing a maid outfit - a classic maid outfit.
Maybe he was on vacation? Although I think so, I don't voice my doubts. Or rather, I can't.
Because even more doubts and surprises were raging inside Luluaria.
"Hajime-sama, ma'am. It's been a while. I'm sorry I couldn't come to greet you."
"Oh, okay. That's fine, but..."
"...Um, uh...Helina. The people behind me."
"Yes, ma'am. I was on vacation, so I had a girls' night out with a friend. Since we are not strangers to each other, we decided to say hello together. After all, this is the first time since we officially got married. I hope you are visiting."
With a smile that conveys her heartfelt blessings, Helena performs a curtsy that will make you fall in love with her.
Behind the scenes, the "friends" who were having a girls' night out on their days off were Tracy, the princess of the empire, Kuzeri, the knight commander of the Heirich Kingdom, and Sameer, the granddaughter of Motto, the head of the company that South Cloud Company is most close with.GoddessAikoMad Temple Knight David's younger sister, Sister Philim, and Tio's second mother, the dragon Venri-san, also decided to curtsey all at once.
His movements were flawless and sophisticated, as if he had been practicing. Maybe that's why there was little sign of them all.
""""""Congratulations on your wedding""""""
"...Ah, thank you for going out of your way."
Hajime politely expressed his gratitude.
However, his consciousness was in a completely different place.
"..."
"..."
Once again, the queen, who was unaware of anything, was looking at me with a queenly smile on her face!
And my legal wife, who has a rough idea but has never been directly explained, is also looking at me with a wonderful stare!
It's like the mother-in-law of the front gate, the queen, and the legal wife of the rear gate.
No wonder. After all, they're all in maid costumes. Not only are there a lot of members, but all of them are wearing maid costumes.
The guard knights came back from the next room, especially Delaney, who saw the knight commander and said things like, ``Huh? Dancho, what are you doing on your day off? Are you crazy? Have you finally lost your mind?'' Even as he bowed his head reverently, a blue streak appeared on Kuzeri's forehead.
Aside from that exchange.
There's nothing wrong with that, and I had originally planned to only talk to the queen and Yue for various reasons due to a prior arrangement with Hellina, so today without Liliana certainly fits the conditions we had decided on in advance. It's the best timing.
However, it is.
"Hajime-dono. If you don't mind, would you like another cup of delicious tea?"
"...Hajime, I think that's a wonderful proposal. Shall I have another drink? Add a funny story about Hajime who is a maid."
"..."
A smiling Yue crosses her arms. She tightened her grip as if to say she wasn't going to let her go.
Hajime thought.
Okay, let's put some effort into it and choose our words carefully! and.
It seems that before the fun picnic, a battle awaited them.