Shea's true identity was a woman who lived on the outskirts of the village, known as a witch, and the person we thought was Shea was Mio, a village girl who died in a storm a few months ago.

To be honest, it was confusing and confusing, but I understood that her problems were more difficult than we had imagined, and yet they were more troublesome than we had imagined.

Deciding that it would be difficult to know more about Shea at this stage, Falga and the Demon King told her to leave her affairs to themselves and for us to focus on what was in front of us.

 

「…… Is it the end of the festivities?"

 

When the sun went down and the lights came on in the streets of Kamherio, I was getting ready to go out in my uniform with the sleeves on.

It's been three days since Shea's identity was revealed.

In the meantime, the city finally calmed down and we were able to get a good rest.

As it was, the heroes and servants of each country returned home...... At that point, an urgent notice arrived to us from King Lambda.

 

"The Hero Festival itself has come to an incomplete end, but it would be too rude to send back the heroes and attendants who have been active in this way, and I would like to set up a small banquet as a token of gratitude to all of you."

 

This party will be held only with royalty officials, brave and retinue, without the nobles of the previous party.

For us, we didn't want to say goodbye to all the brave people who have been involved to this day without saying anything, so we decided to participate willingly.

 

「…… Okay, let's go."

 

I checked to see if there was anything wrong with my clothes, and when I was about to leave my room, I suddenly heard a bang from the direction of the window.

"Hmm?" When I looked there, I saw a blue pigeon carrying what looked like a bag, Hoobird, looking out the window.

 

"Oh, are you here?"

 

Mr./Ms. Hayate, the chief of the beast tribe, and I have a personal familiarity contract.

As soon as I open the window, it flutters its wings and stays in my arms, so I will heal it with a healing spell.

 

"I'm sorry, I had to hurry you up."

"Quahh

 

Somehow, I've been in touch with Mr./Ms. Hayate and Linka, and I'm used to sending letters.

He took the letter he had prepared from his desk and put it in a small bag on Hoobar's back.

 

"That's OK, okay, isn't it heavy?"

"Qua, Qua."

 

Hoobard, who had a confident look on his face, jumped on my shoulder from his arm.

Hoobird, who softly strokes his cheek with his wings, is as friendly as ever, and I approach the window while tickling.

 

"Well then, Hayate Mr./Ms.."

"Quaaaaaaa

 

I see the hoobird fly off my shoulder and flutter its wings cheerfully.

After seeing it to the point where I couldn't see it, I left the window and left the room.

 

"Usato, it's late."

"It's late."

 

As soon as she leaves the room, she is cheeky to Nea and Ferm, who were relaxing in the living room.

The senior who was waiting with such two people is smiling bitterly, but he apologizes obediently because he thinks it's his fault for making them wait.

 

"I'm sorry I kept you waiting. Are you all ready yet?"

"Yes, I can go anytime...... Hmm? Usato"

"Nea? What's wrong?"

 

Nea, who froze for a moment when she saw this, stood up and approached me with jito eyes.

As I was staring at him and confused for some reason, Nea's outstretched hand grabbed something on my shoulder.

 

"Usato, what is this?"

"What?"

 

Tucked away by Nea's fingers was a blue feather.

It's the one I got on my outfit when I was petted by Hoobird with my wings earlier.

 

"Where's the bird's feather......!!"

"It's just Hoobard."

"You made me stay on my shoulder again!?"

"I've said it before, but when did it become yours ......?"

 

Perch or me.

What's more, it's very complicated because Nea is not in the form of an owl now, but in the form of a dark-haired, red-eyed girl.

Clutching the feathers, Nea glared out the window and began to tremble.

 

"That thief bird again...... You could call this a declaration of war against me......!!"

"From the sidelines, you're jealous of Hoobard, aren't you?"

"Ferm, this is a war between me and him."

"What are you talking about, kid?"

 

- Ferm usually pulls to Nea, who shows a little strange possessiveness for some reason when that child is involved.

I feel a little subtle that the direction of possessiveness is my shoulders.

 

"Eh, Usato-kun, that feather is a hoobird, isn't it?"

"Oh, yes...... That? Senpai, didn't you tell me? It's about Hoobird, who I have a personal contract with Mr./Ms. Hayate."

 

When I asked, the senior shook his head.

 

"It's the first time I've heard of it, right? …… Hey, Usato-kun. If there's something you haven't told me yet, can you tell me next time? I'll always give you an opportunity......!!"

"Why are you so desperate?"

"It's because the information you unexpectedly reveal will mess up my emotions!"

 

He is smiling, but his smile is twitching and his voice is trembling.

I don't have anything to hide from my seniors, so it's ...... to talk about it.

 

「…… Uh-huh."

"You don't like it!?"

"No, I don't know where to start."

"There are so many that I can't count!?"

"It's a lie."

"What a lie...... Eh, which part ...... a lie? Usato-kun......?"

 

I really don't have anything to hide, so I don't have anything to say.

After hurriedly explaining to my senior, who had read deeply and started to tremble, we finally left the room.

 

●

 

The feast will be held in the same hall in the castle as where we went before.

Brave men and attendants from all over the world gathered on the spot where lavishly prepared meals were arranged like a buffet.

In front of us, Lambda, the king of the kingdom of Kamherio, was mouthing the words announcing the beginning of the feast with a glass in his hand.

 

"The Hero Festival came to an end in a half-hearted way, but that's unavoidable given what was going on behind the scenes...... No, I am truly grateful that you brave and all your followers saved the lives of our people through the efforts of all of you, rather than the trials of the competition."

 

Lambda said in a familiar voice, and smiled.

 

"Normally, I would like to speak with you after this, but I have very, very unfortunate work to do as king, so I will leave it at this cup."

 

The situation has been settled, but it seems that the king's work is still in full swing...... In fact, it makes me think that I'm doing quite a bit of work just to show up here.

 

「…… No, but not for two cups."

"Your Majesty, I only have a drink. If I drink it, I will report it to the Queen."

"Shh...... Mommy is scared."

"Your Majesty, please don't call me mom in public, really."

 

Mr./Ms. Naia nails Lambda, who was a little shaken when she saw the sake in her hand.

Next to Mr./Ms. Naia is her brother, Prince Kyle, who has not been seen since the first day.

Maybe I was immersed in a lot of study from that day.

 

"Cheers, then."

 

The feast begins quietly with Lambda's voice.

While everyone was moving in the hall where people were paid as much as possible, I was about to go get food for Ferm to eat, and Mr./Ms. and Prince Kyle came to us first.

 

"Mr./Ms. Usato, Mr./Ms. Suzune."

"Mr./Ms. Naia? Prince Kyle, too."

 

How was it that they were the first to come to us?

 

"Hey, Tin—"

"Stop."

"——— huh!?"

 

Mr./Ms. Naia sees her seniors and puts her sword in the side of Prince Kyle, who is about to talk to her casually.

Prince Kyle writhes in the sword that is too vivid, and the seniors are also smiling bitterly.

 

"You haven't said anything yet, sister!?"

"Existence"

"Now that you said my existence is useless!?"

 

He was kind of shy, but he seemed to be fine.

Mr./Ms. Naia ignores Prince Kyle's protests and turns to me instead of her senior.

 

"Are Mr./Ms. and Mr./Ms. Ferme still inside?"

"What, sister? Who's inside?"

"Yes, I do, right?"

 

Naturally, Ferm and Nea have also assimilated into me and come here.

Mr./Ms. Naia smiles at my response.

 

"It's okay for the two of you to show up here."

"Eh, are you sure?"

"Yes, the people here know about Mr./Ms.'s presence, and we leave the security of this venue to someone we trust, so there is no problem."

"Sister? I have a younger brother here who doesn't know anything. Eh, maybe you know and are being ignored?"

"Oh, I can't help it, Mr./Ms. Usato."

 

At Mr./Ms.'s urging, I turn to Prince Kyle.

 

"Prince Kyle, I'll explain."

"Oh, yes."

"I'm currently in a state of assimilation with a demon child named Ferm through dark magic, and I'm applying that ability to assimilate my familiar, Nea, as well."

「…… Sister, I still look like an idiot. I was supposed to be studying and getting smarter, but I didn't know anything."

 

I told the truth, but for some reason I was depressed.

Nodding to Mr./Ms. Naia who smiled wryly at the depressed Prince Kyle, I urge Ferm to de-assimilate.

 

"Ferm"

"Well, I don't mind as it is."

"I got permission to leave, so why don't I leave?"

 

Nea and Ferm appear to pop out of my body, and Prince Kyle opens his mouth with a gasp.

 

"Well, the demon tribe and the beautiful woman came out!?"

"Be quietly surprised."

"It's unreasonable!! My sister looked up the word "family love" once!!"

"......, family?"

"Didn't I fall into the family category......?"

 

Prince Kyle is shocked by Mr./Ms. who tilts his head.

After such an exchange, Ferm turns to me and points to a table where the food is lined up.

 

"Usato, can I put that on a plate?"

"Oh, you can eat as much as you want."

"No, I'm not that gluttonous."

"Nea, follow me."

 

When I tell her that, she shrugs her shoulders as if she can't help it.

 

"Hah, I can't help it."

"Don't you think I'm a kid you can't take your eyes off of?"

 

Ferm and Nea go to get the food while whining.

Mr./Ms. Naia sees the situation and turns her face to us.

 

"I hope you two enjoy the feast."

"Oh, thank you for your cooperation so far."

"No, this is it, because thanks to Mr./Ms., this country was saved."

 

Perhaps because the demon-related case has been solved, her expression seems to be softer than that.

Her seniors smile at her words.

 

"Oh, by the way, Naia, I have something I want to talk to you about, okay?"

「? I don't care."

 

The senior who nodded to Mr./Ms. who was worried looked at me.

 

"Usato-kun, I'm going to talk to Naia for a moment."

"Understood, please don't get out of control."

"What does Usato-kun think of me......!!"

 

Just kidding.

For some reason, I'm not worried because my seniors are also able to speak up for themselves when they mess up.

When the senior left with Mr./Ms. Naia, Prince Kyle, who was next to him, sighed heavily.

 

"Well, then I'm going to go back."

"Are you already gone?"

"I've only shown my face as a prince, and I've been studying until today, except during festivals, and it's just that I don't want to show my face as a prince now, right?"

"I don't think so."

 

When I was wooing Mr./Ms. right after entering Calmherio, she didn't seem to have changed that much, but now she seems to have calmed down a bit.

 

"I don't want my sister to be angry with me again."

「……」

「…… Don't look at me like that."

 

Isn't that the absolute reason?

Prince Kyle, who turned away from me with a confused stare, turned his back on me and walked away, waving his hand at me.

 

"I think I'll go get something to drink."

 

For the time being, I get a cup of water and moisten my thirst with it.

Then I thought about putting something in my stomach, and then Liz, Elisha, and Mr./Ms. Ulua came to me.

 

"Uh-huh."

"Sister, don't talk with things in your mouth."

 

With Elisha's attention, Liz swallows her food and moves next to me with a large plate in her hand.

As I sat next to her as if it were a matter of course, and as she started to eat again, Mr./Ms. Ulua called out to me.

 

"Is she the child of the demon tribe that was with you?"

"Yes, my name is Ferm."

"Dark Wizard...... I know that, but it doesn't look like it."

 

Ferm is happily serving rice on a plate, and next to him, Nea is saying, "Eat more balanced."

 

"He's a great companion, and he's been helping me all the time."

"Mugugu...... Gokun ...... We've been together for a really long time."

"After all, my sister was aware."

"I was asked to keep it a secret."

 

Liz says confidently.

He kept his promise.

 

"But Liz's father, it was tough."

"Uh...... I'm sorry."

 

I thought it was quite forced, but I guess I caused trouble for Mr./Ms. Ulua.

Mr./Ms. Ulua smiled wryly and shook her hand as I apologized.

 

"I don't blame him, as long as it has something to do with his father."

"What did you think of Mr./Ms. Ulua?"

"I'm surprised at how stupid you are."

"Huh?"

 

When I asked about Mr./Ms., Liz's father, she was surprised at my incomprehensibility.

Well, well, okay.

 

"Earlier, Hayate Mr./Ms....... I sent a sentence to the head of the beast people. I also told her that Liz is Mr./Ms.'s daughter."

"I'm sorry to have caused you to go through all the trouble."

"Mr./Ms. Lanzas, and I tell them to send a response to Mearlak. So, if you want to go to the Land of the Beastmen, you will have to stay in Myalak for a while."

 

I've already told Leona and Faruga about Mr./Ms.Mr./Ms. Lanzas, but I'm going to go thank Leona again Mr./Ms. later.

 

"Well, I'm personally pretty excited about the possibility of going to the closed Beastman Country."

"You don't have to be a teacher!?"

"Is this the mouth that says such bad things?"

 

Mr./Ms. pulls Liz's cheek with a smile.

I thought to myself that they were good friends, and I looked around suddenly.

 

"Senpai looks like you're still talking to Mr./Ms. Naia."

 

Claude Mr./Ms. and Lore are surrounded by Rival and his followers.

Mr./Ms. Aura and his two attendants are eating their food with a nourishing vigor...... I guess that's to prepare for the chaos that will await me when I return to my country.

Lanzas Mr./Ms. and Rain aren't both here...... Oh.

 

"Mr./Ms. Ulua, I'm going to leave here for a moment."

"Hmm? Oh, I don't care. I'm sorry I got into the conversation."

 

After saying no to Mr./Ms. Ulua, he leaves them.

The destination is Leona Mr./Ms., and it seems that she is just talking to Mirfa Mr./Ms..

 

"Mr./Ms. Leona, Mr./Ms. Mirfa."

"Hmm? Usato?"

 

When I called out to her, Mirfa Mr./Ms. first turned around and looked at me, and after looking at me and Leona Mr./Ms. alternately in an instant, she said, "Ohoho!" He puts his hand to his mouth and laughs.

 

"Then I'll go get you some food, Usato-kun, it looks like you haven't eaten anything yet, so I'll bring it with you."

"Eh, but."

"Don't hold back, then, Leona. I'm going to ask you here."

 

Mr./Ms. Mirfa goes to pick up the food with tremendous momentum.

Mr./Ms. puts her hand on her forehead as I am taken aback.

 

"He's going to be extra careful."

"What?"

"No, it's nothing."

 

Does it mean that I made Leona Mr./Ms. care so that I could talk?

In that case, let's talk about it as it is, spoiled by the kindness of Mr./Ms. Milfa.

 

"Thank you for your time with Mr./Ms. Lanzas and Liz."

"Oh, that's it, I wish I didn't have to worry about it."

"No, Mr./Ms. Lanzas aside, Liz is pretty much my personal affair."

 

To put it dryly, Liz can be put on the back burner.

And yet, they were willing to accept it, and it really helped me.

 

"I've heard that Liz's father isn't a very nice person for you......

「…… yes."

 

Mr./Ms. Jinya, the former chief of the Beastman Tribe.

He stole the precognitive magic from Kanoko Mr./Ms., and not only that, but also aimed at Amako.

If he hadn't sought clairvoyant magic, Amako wouldn't have had to go on a journey alone to find a healing wizard.

 

"Still, he could be Liz's blood father, because he has a right to know in whatever form it takes."

 

You won't know all this until Liz actually meets you.

Liz herself probably just wants to come to terms with her past, but she can't imagine how Mr./Ms. Jinya would react.

 

"It hasn't changed."

"What?"

"No, you haven't changed since we first met in Mialak."

"Oh, is that so? I feel like I've been called a monster or not treated as a human being more often lately ......."

 

But even at that time, I ...... was treated as a monster by Nea.

 

"You hit me head-on when I wasn't recognized as a hero and I was about to go for a desperate move, and that hasn't changed. That's a real pleasure for me."

 

I'm embarrassed to be told that.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that I'm doing something obvious, but I think I have a strong feeling that I can't leave it alone.

 

"It's because of you that I was able to recognize myself as a hero, and I am who I am today because I know you keep going to help someone in front of you."

"Leona Mr./Ms......."

 

So, she continues, and looks at me.

My gaze meets Leona's Mr./Ms., who has a dignified expression.

 

"Call me whenever you need help, and I'll be there soon."

「…… Then Leona, Mr./Ms., please call me whenever you are in trouble, okay?"

"Oh, of course."

 

The only thing that hasn't changed is Leona Mr./Ms..

After all, this person has been a reliable hero since the days of Mialak.

 

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Mr./Ms. was always stable.

 

The next update is scheduled for tomorrow at 6 p.m.