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Diana stepped between me and the Shadow Cougar, shielding me. Asna also took up a defensive stance, protecting Farah. Ellen quickly hid behind me, shrieking.
 
“I told you, who knows what would happen!!”
 
The initial Shadow Cougar had a cute, cat-like appearance, but now it was as large as a lion. However, it didn’t seem hostile towards us.
 
The enlarged Shadow Cougar happily approached the slime and started rubbing its forehead against it. The slime, also appearing delighted, … Read the rest

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A New Encounter
 

“Lady Diana, I must insist we have a match next time!!”
 
“…I’m afraid I must respectfully decline, Lady Asna.”
 
“Asna, Lady Diana seems to be in trouble…”
 
We were still at the dwarf siblings’ shop. Earlier, the rude group of three men who had come to the shop were not blown away by Diana, but rather driven off. Asna, deeply impressed by Diana’s fighting prowess, had for some reason suddenly challenged her to a match, … Read the rest

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Marein Condroy
 

“Are those idiots still not back with the dwarf?!”
 
The angry roar of an aging dark elf echoed through a grand mansion. The man’s name was Marein Condroy. He was the head of the merchant guild association in Renalute and a minor noble.
 
At this very moment, Marein was panicking, desperate to flee the country as quickly as possible. The reason was simple: the man who had been his greatest supporter, Norris, had been taken to … Read the rest

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Wondering what was happening, we looked outside to see three human men standing there.
 
One was a short mohawked man in a punk leather jacket style.
 
One was an excessively sweaty, extremely fat but well-built man.
 
One was an unnecessarily tall skinhead whose head reflected the sunlight.
 
An unforgettable trio that immediately made you want to forget them again was glaring at us with vulgar looks. Then the same voice shouted again.
 
“Elennn!! You’re in there, aren’tcha?!”
 
Seeing the bizarre trio of … Read the rest

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“Dark Elves live long, so maybe they dislike change. But I still have some time left before the repayment date, so I’m determined to keep trying until the end.”
 
“I see. That’s tough. I wish there was some way I could help…”
 
After hearing Ellen’s story, I wanted to help them, but if I were to take over repaying their debt, I would need something to convince my father. With that thought, I looked around the store for anything that could serve as a … Read the rest

Castle Town of Renalute
 

 
“Wow, it’s even more impressive seeing the town up close than from inside the carriage!”
 
“Lord Reed, please try not to draw too much attention since you’re dressed as a maid.”
 
“Ah, my bad.”
 
I got a bit too excited looking at the streets of Renalute Town and Diana gently scolded me. I had consulted with Farah about really wanting to visit the town outside the castle while talking to her at the castle keep. However, before I knew it, I ended up having to change into a maid outfit for … Read the rest

At that moment, we heard the voice of a soldier from beyond the sliding door.
 
“Prince Raycis has arrived.”
 
The instant the soldier’s words echoed into the room, we all froze. But soon snapping out of it, I hurriedly hid behind Diana while still in the maid outfit. Not long after, the sound of footsteps approached, and Raycis’ voice came from the other side of the door.
 
“Farah, I heard Lord Reed has arrived. I would like to greet him as well, may I enter?”
 
Hiding behind Diana, I turned pale, desperately trying to think of … Read the rest

Reed’s many difficulties
 

 
After getting out of the hot spring, I visited Farah’s room and we talked about various things. When I mentioned that I wanted to go to the town outside the castle, her proposal made me open my eyes wide in surprise.
 
“Princess Farah, I’m not quite sure I understand what you mean…”
 
“Actually, the other day, for my studies on the imperial culture, a maid prepared a Magnolia maid outfit for you to wear.”
 
Saying so, Farah stood up with a sparkling expression and went to fetch the costume. Her back view made even Asna look … Read the rest

Recollections
 

“Ah, there’s nothing like a hot spring… it really soothes the soul.”
 
Right now, I’m soaking in the hot spring at the guesthouse in Renalute. Later, I’m supposed to visit Princess Farah’s chambers, so I came here first to freshen up and wash away the sweat from my sleep. I can’t stay in for too long, but even a brief soak is enough to ease the fatigue from yesterday.
 
“Still, so much has happened… more than I ever imagined.”
 
I muttered to myself, not directing the words to anyone in particular. It’s true—while I may be relaxing in … Read the rest

Nikīku and Marein
 

The story goes back a few months before Rid visited Renalute…
 
On that day, a well-dressed dark elf and men who seemed to be his guards visited an apothecary’s shop a short distance from the town. They opened the shop’s door and noisily entered inside. When they found a dark elf compounding medicines in the back room, the well-dressed dark elf called out to him.
 
“Nikīku, how about it? Are you ready to work for me yet?”
 
“…Don’t be ridiculous, Marein. Who would willingly work under you?”
 
“Haha, you’re as feisty as ever.”
 
The dark elf … Read the rest