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Final Adjustment

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At night, finally, Stella returned home. I was about to go pick her up soon, but… it was quite some time had passed since Naru came back. However, Stella’s mood was obviously high, and it showed that she had spent a fulfilling time. Perhaps, she made progress with the two-sword style.

“I have the bath ready, so you should go take a bath.” (Elt)

“Yes, thank you very much!” (Stella)

“How was the bat?” (Elt)

“It was very good!” (Stella)

It really seemed good. I rarely see Stella in such a good mood.

Stella then disappeared into the bathroom. Dia, who was clinging to the dog-formed Marcosias, saw that and said…

“Kaa-sama looks so excited, piyo” (Dia)

“She seemed really happy about the bat. But was she swinging it all alone…?” (Elt)

“Mother was probably with the tomato person. I smelled it.” (Marcosias)

“Tomato person…?” (Elt)

“The person who only eats tomatoes, who came earlier.” (Marcosias)

“Oh, Nana, right…” (Elt)

Well, that is how Marcosias recognizes her. It is not wrong that she only eats tomatoes. Identifying by smell is also very dog-like. If she accompanied Stella, I should go thank her tomorrow.

After that, I waited for Stella to finish her bath and then we ate dinner. Then, we read books or talked about today. We spent a leisurely time sitting on the sofa. Now, it was a very important time. But we must talk about not only small talk but also things to share. In today’s case, it was about the older brother of the Black Dragon Knight Order, which I heard from Naru.

After hearing that, Stella said…

“…I see. It seems to be a steady promotion.” (Stella)

“Well, that’s how it is. I only know from plays and books, but is that ‘Tristan’s complete defeat’ historical fact?” (Elt)

“The main points are, yes. There are differences in details, though.” (Stella)

“Is that so…” (Elt)

But history couldn’t be changed. It was pointless to think about it.

While thinking that, Stella moved a little closer. Since she was already sitting next to me, it was quite close.

“By the way, about the two-sword style…” (Stella)

“Y-yeah… How was it?” (Elt)

“I think I got the knack. I feel I can handle it quite well now.” (Stella)

“That is good to hear.” (Elt)

“So, I would like to borrow Wood…” (Stella)

“Ugo-ugo, me?” (Wood)

Wood was currently wrapped in cotton by Marcosias in front of the sofa.

That looks fun…

“Yes, I want Nana and Wood to throw balls simultaneously… so I can try to hit them.” (Stella)

“Hmm, it can’t be helped then…” (Elt)

Practicing two-sword style also requires skill from the person throwing. Both balls must reach the strike zone at the same time; otherwise, the practice is no good.

“Ugo-ugo, I am always ready!” (Wood)

“Wood says so too, so it’s okay.” (Elt)

“I understand, thank you very much…!” (Stella)

“Piyo…” (Dia)

Dia, who had been playing with Marcosias, was lying sleepily on the floor. It was already very late at night. Marcosias also looked drowsy, nodding off. There were clouds at noon, but at night not a single one remained. Maybe because there was little light, the stars in this world looked even brighter.

Since I have a very regular lifestyle, I am also a little sleepy. If I lie down, my consciousness will wither quickly. That would mean it is healthy, I suppose.

“All right, let’s sleep soon.” (Elt)

“Yes, let’s sleep…!” (Stella)

“Sleep, piyo” (Dia)

“Yes.” (Elt)

“Ugo-ugo, sleep!” (Wood)

 

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At that time, Nana was having a drink at her usual tavern. Of course, what she was drinking was tomato juice. The inside of the shop was quite crowded. She had come earlier than usual, and it was dinner time after all. By the way, Nana’s back was bent, and her upper body was stuck to the table. It was nothing, just fatigue.

Keeping up with Stella was quite hard work. However, it probably solved her lack of exercise quite a bit. She wanted to believe that.

“Oh, how rare… What happened?” (Anaria)

Passing by were Anaria and Iskamina. It seemed they were going to eat dinner here.

“…I’m tired. I came to eat earlier than usual.” (Nana)

“I see, mogu… Can I sit with you here, mogu?” (Iskamina)

The shop was crowded. Some people might not get a seat unless they share a table.

“Oh, of course, I don’t mind. Please.” (Nana)

“Excuse me.” (Anaria)

“Thank you, mogu!” (Iskamina)

The two sat down in front of Nana. Nana adjusted her posture with a heave. It would not look good to have poor posture with companions.

“Good grief. Keeping up with Stella was good exercise, but my body can’t keep up…” (Nana)

“One salad with Healberry leaves, please! …Is that so?” (Nana)

“I’m also in my mid-twenties, you know? When I was in the House of Nobles, I exercised to some extent, but now I don’t…” (Nana)

“You don’t look like you’re in your twenties at all, Mogu.” (Iskamina)

When she said so that, Nana also felt that she didn’t really know how old Iskamina was. She only looked like a cute mole. It wass hard to understand other species’ ages anyway.

“Vampires age slowly just like Elves. But the body stops moving well. It’s not like Stella’s case.” (Iskamina)

“I see… But you’re both S-rank adventurers, right? Is there a difference?” (Anaria)

“In my case, even if I am called an S-rank adventurer, it’s a title that has continued for a long time. I became it by the predecessor’s appointment. Compared to Stella, it’s not comparable.” (Nana)

“Oh… I see.” (Anaria)

“Nowadays, most S-rank adventurer titles are inherited, mogu. After all, it’s peaceful time, mogu.” (Iskamina)

“That’s right. Even if they ask for the same physical ability as Stella, it’s impossible.” (Nana)

Still, she managed to throw reasonably well for a few hourse.

“The same things as Stella… like deflecting the Flower Archer’s arrows?” (Anaria)

“Did you do that, mogu?” (Iskamina)

“Hehe. I heard stories, but if I did that, I’d die…” (Nana)

While chatting, a Nyaff tribe waiter brought the salad. It had tomatoes, lettuce, and various vegetables. The point was that Healberry leaves were used, which are not for potions.

“Sorry to keep you waiting, nya~” (Nyaff waiter)

“Oh, there are tomatoes.” (Nana)

“Please, please.” (Anaria)

“Let’s all eat together, mogu~” (Iskamina)

“…There are indeed potion leaves on it, but there’s no special effect, right?” (Nana)

At Nana’s remark, Anaria nodded. The leaves truly had no particular effect. But Anaria had one important point.

“There’s a faint potion flavor…!” (Anaria)

“Oh, really…” (Nana)

“Anaria loves potions, mogu.” (Nana)

While thinking it was something like that, Nana thought there really were quite strange people around.

 

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The next morning.

Last night, we all slept wrapped in cotton together as a family…

“Syaa… piyo… syaa… piyo…” (Dia)

“Wafu… guu… wafu…” (Marcosias)

Dia and Marcosias were breathing in their sleep. They woke at the usual time. Sunlight filtered through the curtains.

When I tilted my head, Stella was already awake. Stella with wide-open eyes was right in front of me. I was quite surprised as well

“Woah… good morning.” (Elt)

“…Good morning… nfu fu, I woke up a little earlier.” (Stella)

It feels like a child who couldn’t sleep before a field trip. Well, the time to wake up was not strictly fixed.

“…If you woke up, you could have woken us up. Being awake alone must have been boring, right?” (Elt)

“Hmm… no. I was savoring happiness, so it was not boring.” (Stella)

Saying that, Stella sat up halfway and clenched her fist tightly. The burning spirit of Stella I have recently gotten used to seeing.

“Today, I will swing the bat from morning…! And as soon as possible, face the Lion Knight…!” (Stella)

Hmm… she really seems motivated. But she finds our sleeping faces happy. I feel there is some embarrassment hiding in various ways, but it’s not bad.

 

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