About a month had passed since we left the Northeastern Great Plains and returned to Blackwood territory.

The year turned, and the first month of a new calendar began. The Hero’s Party had set out on their journey to eradicate the monsters of the Demon Realm.

As Gepmazoshegigat and other acquaintances from the academy busied themselves with their own missions, I found a rare moment of peace during my daily evening bath—perhaps the only time I could truly relax.

“Fuuuu…”

“Any itchy spots, Lilith?”

“Mmm… Nope. It’s perfect… right now…”

“How about a massage, Miss Lilith?”

“Just like this… Ahhh…”