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UmAmelia-sama?

Ria nervously looked at me.

Seeing Ria standing there, I stopped.

What is it?

U, um, sorry. The conversation just now, I was eavesdropping.

When Ria apologized, I shook my head.

And continued walking.

Flustered, Ria followed behind me.

Something like that, I had noticed that Ria deliberately came in at that time.

I didnt have AkirasDetectionskill, so I didnt know when she started listening in, but to come in at that time just when the conversation had come to an end just meant that she was listening in.

I dont mind. Ria, what do you think? Did it look like I forced by Akira to go with him?

She looked a little sad, and nodded, though it was barely noticeable.

This might be prejudice, but when a summoned hero is together with an elf, the elf is either a party member, or was taken away. In fathers case, he knew how strong Amelia-sama id, so he probably thought that it was the former.

In other words, I was thought of as a party member.

In short, I was being pitied.

O, of course, not everyone is like that. The women within the castle and I, naturally, everyone noticed it!

When I tilted my head in confusion at Ria who was flustered for some reason, Ria glanced down at my left hand.

That ring on the left hands ring finger is what lovers wear and its rumored that in doing so, they will be happy for eternity! Akira-sama also had a mark on his ring finger on his left hand, and there are many people, even within the castle, who had that mark, so we knew immediately!

Rias eyes were sparkling as she said that.

I didnt know that it was that famous.

At that time, something strange was going on with both Akira and I, so the ache the day after after waking up, nor the sting when entering the bath didnt register in our minds.

I would have hesitated a little if there was.

Is it popular?

Yes! If Im not mistaken, it was written in a book thats published by the humans. It seems that its popular even among humans, and even within the beastmen territory, there are many people who have read it!

While I was wondering if Ria had read it, we arrived at the courtyard that Akira was in.

Isnt it fine! One or two cups of wine!

If you dont drink wine, then you wont become a fine adult!

Like I said, I wont drink it!!

Akira and the general of this country were having a get-together in the courtyard where it was boisterous.

Afterwards, the soldiers who wanted to be Akira-samas opponent crowded the courtyard, and it seems that he was encouraged to drink by the general who came after he took up all their challenges. Hes taken a liking to Akira-sama.

Thanks to Rias explanation, Ive grasped the general situation.

Certainly, it seems that in Akiras country, you could not consume alcohol if youre not an adult.

Or rather, if I dont get back by sunset, Ill be sleeping outside. Thats how it is, so get out of the way!

He tried to push his way through the soldiers, but unfortunately, there were too many of them and Akira was besieged.

Well then, I will take care of the soldiers, so Amelia-sama, take Akira-sama to the boat. See you tomorrow, I will visit you at the hotel!

Ria said that, and without waiting for me to say anything, she walked towards them.

General Zaras! Are you finished with your official duties today?

Geh, Ria-sama.

The instant the generals saw Ria, they all grimaced.

Moreover, General Ceila, your wife shouldve told you to abstain from alcohol though!?

Lilashe tell Ria-sama, huh.

While Ria was suppressing the generals, Akira broke out of the crowd of soldiers.

Oh! Ria-samas preaching has begun!

Ria-sama who is angry at the generals is lovely.

Ria herself said that she was an adopted child or something like that, but it seems that the people in the castle have accepted her.

Ria, who was like a younger sister, was treated like a mother, which was a little improper.

Akira, if we dont hurry, well be sleeping outdoors.

When I said that, Akira quickly took my right hand and started running.

I looked down at the ring finger on his left hand.

Because it was a deep cut, that ring was still a profound red.

My left hand had the same ring.

Sorry, Amelia, lets hurry!

I tightly held onto Akiras left hand.

When we used Rias name, we were able to board the boat that Ria had already prepared for us.

Akira leaned his body into the sofa and took a short rest.

In the end, we didnt have much of a date.

Akira muttered this.

I shook my head when I heard him say that.

The scene of Akira fighting, its been a long time since Ive seen it. I like watching Akira fight. You were cool, today as well.

When I said that and smiled, Akira put a hand over his mouth and turned away.

Surprisingly, Akira was a shy person.

Is that so. Then thats good.

I wanted to be a bit mean, so I sat down next to Akira.

I gently leaned forward and studied Akiras face.

I couldnt really see his face, but his ear that I could see through his hair was a deep red.

I, Im glad that I came along with Akira. If I was in the elven territory, it wouldnt be like this where its always exciting. I wouldnt be able to eat delicious food either, and best of all, Akira is here. Thats why, for me, each day is a reward. thank you. For taking me outside that place.

To be told that we were playing around, I was shocked.

However, even if leaving the elven territory was of my own volition, the one who took away from there was Akira.

Thats why, I wanted to formally thank him.

When I did so, Akira put on a serious look on his face and faced me.

His face was still red, but it seems that he considered this to be a serious conversation and turned towards me.

I didnt take you with me. The one who wanted to go with me, and chose to do so was Amelia. Amelia decided for yourself what you wanted to do. Thats why, I should be the one thanking you. Thank you, for going with me instead of staying with your family.

It seems that King Igsams words bothered me more than I myself realized.

Thats why, Akiras words truly made me happy.

I was so happy that even I knew that I was grinning.

Wow. Akira always says the words that I want to hear.

Thats good. now then, were going to head towards the central water fountain. We need to get ready to disembark.

Akira, who looked a bit shy, said that, pulled on my hand, and we went up to the deck of the boat.

We could see the setting sun just over the central water fountain.

It seems that we made it before sunset, thats good.

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