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"Why? Obviously we're married! ”

"Well...... I'm sorry...... In short, it just doesn't work. ”

I remember that the wedding was ruined in the middle of the process, and I didn't think I was married to Alice......

"Then I'll tie the kitten to me forever."

"Don't do that...... I have something to do, so Alice must have something to do, right? ”

Alice was silent, and it seemed that she had listened to me.

"Alice, can you give me a little freedom?"

“……”

From Alice's trembling hands, I could feel the wavering in her heart.

"I promise! I'll be back later. ”

“…… Are you sure? ”

Alice's tone was full of unease.

"Really."

"Is it really true?"

"It's really true."

I comforted Alice's head and calmed her down.

"That'...... Well, I promise you. But you should definitely come back after that! ”

"Hmm. It's an appointment. ”

"Hmm!"

Finally got Alice to promise me a trip tomorrow, but ...... I feel like Hinako's side won't make me feel better.

……

I said goodbye to Alice early the next morning and went to Sato's place.

When Sato was promised to help her investigate the case, she said that we could stay as long as we wanted, so I was sure that Hinako and the others were inside.

"Hey! Anyone? ”

It was with a feeling of unease that I knocked on the door of Sato's house.

"Huh? It's Miss Suzuki, welcome back. ”

"Sato? Did you get up so early? ”

It was Sato who opened the door to greet me.

I didn't expect her to get up so early.

"Yes, I have a little business to deal with in the city today."

"I see."

"Miss Hinako, their words are inside, so I'll go first."

"Well, be careful on the road!"

"I'll take notice."

After waving goodbye to Sato, I stepped through the door.

In the living room, Hinako and the others were having breakfast, and the maid next to them put delicious food on the table from time to time.

"Ahh Captain? Are you back? ”

The sharp-eyed Hinako spotted me again for the first time.

"Good morning everyone, I'm back."

"Wait, Hinako! Have you forgotten our previous decision? ”

"Oh, sorry, I was careless...... Ahem. ”

Hinako, who was about to rush up and hug me, sat back in her seat and pretended to be calm and ate the food in her hand.

But her hands with knives and forks are all reversed......

"That...... I am back. ”

For those who have never made the next move, I can't help but remind again.

"Oh, are you back? Then find a place to sit down. ”

"Ha-oh......"

Are they angry?

As I was about to sit down, I straightened up again.

"That...... Are you angry? ”

Ping-pong bells.

Hinako accidentally knocked the spoon off.

"Nope. We just didn't expect you to come back so early, and we thought you would have to spend a little more time with your Royal Highness the Princess. ”

Sure enough, they were angry.

"Listen to me, I ...... yesterday"

"Ahem, congratulations to the captain and Her Royal Highness the princess on getting married, it's really gratifying!"

"yes, I guess I must have had a good time last night, right?"

Huh———

It seems that they have misunderstood something.

"You must listen to me! It's really not what you think. ”

"Alright, alright, is it time for the captain to explain each time again? Are you really looking forward to that? ”

"What is the time for the captain to explain?"

What is this Hinako talking nonsense again?!

"Suzuki, can you not always think about explaining first instead of admitting your mistake first?"

"Huh?! That one...... I...... I ......"

"That's right! Sister Suzuki does this every time, not at all...... Nothing? ”

"Irresponsible ......"

Hinako whispered in Nana's ear.

"Yes, not at all!"

"Hinako, can you teach Nana something weird."

"Is there anything wrong with what I'm teaching?"

Hinako immediately glared back at me.

“…… No, no. ”

"Tell me about it...... What are you trying to explain? ”

"That...... Alice and I aren't really married yet. ”

"What does that mean?"

"Yesterday was sabotaged halfway, so don't think about it anymore."

"Vandalized?!"

"Who did it?!"

Hinako and Hoshino stood up happily at once.

"Why are you so happy?"

"Less verbose! Go on. ”

"This person is our next target."

After all, when it comes to Linna, I have to solve it as soon as possible.

"Target?"

"Are you going to seek revenge on him?"

The faces of the two of them that had just been happy sank again.

"No, it's for another purpose."

"The other one?"

"Yes, that's why I wanted to stay in the palace so desperately. Actually, there is a demon in the palace. ”

"Demons?! How could the demons be in the palace? ”

"That's right, how can the demons get mixed up in the palace?"

"I don't know too much about that, but one thing is for sure that she's not a bad person."

Judging by all the signs, I don't think Lena is a bad person, at least she won't hurt Alice.

"How can the demons not be bad people?"

"Anyway, as long as I help her do something, she will tell me the truth of the matter."

"Are you stupid? Do you dare to believe the words of the demons? ”

In this world, are demons also mortal enemies......

"Captain, the other party is a demon, that demon who does all kinds of evil!"

"I know, I know. Please trust me a little too, if she is a bad person, will I still be able to see you safely? ”

“…… Well, this one. ”

"You're quibbling! Anyway, there are no good things in the demons. ”

"Huh...... Anyway, can I ask you to follow me to arrest the suspect? ”

The explanation didn't seem to work, so I had to try to ask them.

“……”

“……”

"Please!"

"If you promise not to see that perverted princess again, I'm still willing to think about it."

"I know, I'm not going."

I'm sorry, but I'm allowed to lie a little bit......

"Hinako, what do you think?"

"Well...... Since the captain agreed, let's help her a little. ”

"Thank you."

"But you really didn't have anything to do with that perverted princess last night, did you?"

"No, no! Absolutely nothing, nothing happened to either of us. ”

"I think it's even more suspicious......"

"Yes."

"Alright, it's time for us to get ready to capture the criminal!"

"The captain has changed the subject again!"

……