In fact, people who are here, including at this moment, will inevitably have a legitimate question. That's ......

"Why is the food so delicious in this person who is only interested in drawings and data in the research room every day?!"

Sure enough, at the end of the dinner, Vane questioned the "culprit" on behalf of everyone.

"Huh? Is it tasty? ”

Look, the most hateful thing is that I am not aware of it at all.

"It's ordinary, isn't it?"

"No, no, no, no, it's not like that!"

As soon as the words fell, everyone except Riveria couldn't help but look at each other with expressions of disbelief!

Then they denied it in unison.

"This guy has turned us completely into captives, can he still say that as if nothing happened?!"

Vane kept stuffing golden-looking baumkuchen into his mouth; While talking to himself, he said something like this.

Seriously, I couldn't figure out for a moment whether she was telling the truth or deliberately sarcastic.

"Prisoners or something, that's too exaggerated, isn't it?"

Saying this, Riveria untied her apron as if nothing had happened.

"No, no, no, it's not an exaggeration at all, okay-"

And in fact, Vane's assessment is basically telling the truth.

Because, not only her, but everyone, including Yuna, is full of praise for these dishes that look ordinary but have a variety of flavors.

And it's hard to imagine that it's made with just greens, turnips, and pork belly!

In short, it has a magic that will make people satisfied! This is undoubtedly the most incredible.

"These are the only ingredients I got today, and coarse tea and light rice are not a tribute."

Saying that, Riveria said something like that.

To be honest, her attitude of pretending to be modest always feels that it can't help but make people jealous-

However, there is no way to refuse!

"It's delicious!"

Before he knew it, Vane seemed to be able to speak only one sentence.

Obviously, she has been a little poor in the choice of adjectives.

"That's just because you're too hungry, right?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Riveria couldn't help but take out her handkerchief and wipe the oil from the corners of her mouth.

"Chewing slowly is the basics of the basics, you know? You're a terrible thing......"

Before you know it, you are treated like a child!

Even so, I don't seem to mind.

Not only that, but Vane even enjoyed it very much.

— because I used to say this kind of thing at the same time; On the one hand, only my brother is so considerate of himself.

"I'll continue to try to help out in the store and get more ingredients!"

"Got it, got it...... It's really ......."

"After all, the shopkeeper is a very nice man."

Unconsciously, Riveria agreed, although she was initially a little uneasy.

However, after listening to this guy's experience for a day, it was natural to change his opinion. - Although I still can't feel at ease.

However, it is worth it to see her so happy expression at this moment, right?

Subsequently, after everyone had eaten and drunk enough, Wayne also took the initiative to help clean up the dishes and chopsticks. This made Riveria suddenly a lot easier-

But on the way, she suddenly showed a rather meaningful thief smile......

This couldn't help but make Wayne's back feel cold.

"What's wrong? Sister Riveria, do you always think you're smiling? ”

"Ah, that's it...... I think it's funny that you're being treated like a kid of a shopkeeper's relative—"

"It's not fun at all! Hmmm......! ”

As expected, she immediately denied it. And the mouth is very exaggerated.

Even the sound of grinding teeth came out......

"Are you so unwilling?"

Later, under Riveria's persistent questioning, this guy finally confided the truth......

It turned out that the reason why she suddenly lost her temper was because of what happened with the innkeeper in the tavern not long ago.

Not only was she treated as a child, but in order to tease her, the shopkeeper also took it upon himself to order a "children's menu" for her.

After listening to this, Riveria was already lying on the floor laughing for a moment, and tears couldn't help but flow out of her eyes—

"What's that? Hahaha!! Is the children's set meal delicious? ”

"Sister Riveria, bully——!"

What's worse is that she also made up for it neatly at the worst time!

In an instant, Vane's already low mood became even lower!

In short, it's like the blood tank is completely empty......

- If this is the game. Unfortunately, however, this is not a game. She really seems to be in a state of "self-containment" now.

"Wow...... What should I do? ”

However, even though she knew that it was her fault that she would do this, Riveria didn't know how to comfort her.

"If you work hard and get the ingredients, I'll cook the same thing as I did today."

"Really?!"

However, what she didn't expect was that Vane recovered so quickly......

- And just because of a word?

"This guy is too coaxing, isn't he?!"

Immediately after, I unconsciously sighed in my heart.

After that, Riveria returned to the research room......

Although this place is far from being a real research laboratory at this moment, she doesn't care about it.

"Serious where you should be serious, and where you can do whatever you want, even if it's so-so, it's fine."

This is undoubtedly the most enviable point of her character.

"I'm not a café here...... Would you please go out and do it? ”

"Wow...... It's so cold—"

"Alas......"

Negotiating with this guy is simply boring.

"Why the hell did I become friends with you in the first place?"

After a while, I saw Riveria talking to herself mercilessly to the air that filled the room.

"Isn't it because you didn't refuse?"

“...... Although it is true—"

Because of this, Lemuel was often regarded as the main reason why he wanted to be friends with him for life.

"Is this just why you're approaching me?"

Although he had asked this question, his answer at that time really surprised Riveria-

"If you have to say it, another reason is that you are so beautiful but unexpectedly have no friends!"

Wow, this guy blurted out what was in his heart without hesitation! Unbelievable.

"I didn't let you get to this point, did I?"

"Because you hate lying guys, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Riveria was speechless.

- Because she didn't know how to refute it, she had to acquiesce.

"As a result, part of the reason why you approached me was because you looked at your face?"

Worst! This guy seems to be a little upset, so what should I do at this time?

In short, Lemuel had no idea what to do with the situation at this moment.

"Can't you tell the truth?"

Immediately afterward, he asked cautiously.

It's a sign of admitting mistake at best—you see, that's what that pitiful look looks look like.

"I really hate lying and approaching me just because I'm good-looking......"

"But you don't have to say what you're thinking, do you? Seriously, that's disgusting, huh? ”

"If it weren't for me, maybe I'd call the police—"

"Why?!"

In an instant, he seemed to be hopelessly depressed. After that, Riveria casually threw the mirror she was carrying with him—

That's what she usually uses to touch up her makeup.

"Look at the contrast between your expression just now and now, right?"

"By the way, it's here—"

It turned out that she had unconsciously taken a picture of Lemuel's expression just now with her mobile phone.

"Ah...... Ahahahaha! ”

Then, his laughter that wanted to get away with it was instantly in stark contrast to Riveria's sigh.

"You're not really going to call the police, are you?!"

"Really, no—Mr. Idiot occasionally?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lemuel felt as if he had been hit by an arrow in the knee...... It hurts, don't say it again!

"Please stop your sarcasm!"

In short, that's what his expression said.

"Wow, your mental endurance is really bad enough......"

As soon as the words fell, Riveria couldn't help but laugh again-

Damn it! This guy who does not hesitate to use the pain of others as a source of his own happiness......

It's so despicable!

"I'm so glad you can be so vocal just by making eye contact—"

And, it always seems to be just the right amount of spitting.

"It's a piece of cake!"

Unexpectedly, the moment the words fell, he was beaten by Riveria with his schoolbag without hesitation!

"Why did you only hit me? Didn't you have a lot of fun yourself?! ”

“...... Shut up! ”

Maybe what she wanted to say was -

It's okay to play, but don't let people see it! Isn't that shy?

In particular, the person who can be seen is still a classmate......

Isn't that more shy?!

At this moment, this guy definitely means that.

"Yes, yes, let's stop here?"

By the way, although it was only occasional, his perfunctory answer seemed to give him a headache until now.

Looking at the drawings stacked in front of the desk-like desk, Riveria couldn't help but think of the fragment she used to be with that guy—

It seems that when she couldn't help but laugh out loud, even she was very surprised.

"Where the hell did you get these design inspirations?"

"Toy models? Animation?! You-"

Can't you even tell the difference between reality and fiction, fantasy and the like?!

In short, the moment Lemuel's words just fell, she thought that something was wrong with her ears-

"How could such a thing be made!"

Then he ruthlessly smashed his too whimsical ideas.

But this guy can't give up easily......

I know this better than anyone else.

As expected, he was softened and soaked for a whole day in various ways.

Until you can't bear it anymore.

"I don't have time to mess around with you—"

"I'm not messing around! Seriously——! ”

"Please don't insult the word 'serious' so justifiably, okay?!"

How long did this dialogue last?

I don't know.

As a result, it was Riveria himself who finally admitted that he had lost to him.

Because that guy is really ...... Trouble is dead!

However, he didn't know how difficult it was to transfer fantasy things to reality or something.

"You...... Do you really think of me as a 'genius who can do anything'? ”

"Isn't that possible? I'm sure if it were you, you would be able to do it! ”

"Why?"

"Because you're smarter than me, aren't you? The results of the professional courses are also ......"

- This guy, where does this confidence come from?

Although she couldn't help but want to ask, she finally gave up.

Because, if this dialogue continues, it will be endless. And even occasionally......

What does it have to do with his expectation and trust?

Perhaps, it was for this reason that I agreed to come down in the first place, right?

That's why Riveria can't tolerate the wanton trampling of this masterpiece by guys with ulterior motives, which should have been done by herself!

But in fact, the most fundamental reason may still be the jealousy that even I didn't expect, right?

So unconsciously, Riveria intends to redesign on the basis of the current tactical machine.

So there are stacks of design drawings in front of me.

For this reason, she can even leave the warehouse for a whole day, and then start the idea of the line drawing and the sketching of the basic model again.

However, after a while, there was a knock at the door—

“？”

Although she thought it was so late, there was no way that anyone would come here again. But out of curiosity and apprehension, she went to open the door anyway.

In an instant, he saw Vane in his pajamas; Standing outside the door with a pillow in his arms -

Her sleepy-eyed appearance made people worry if she was sleepwalking.

"I'm not a toilet, anyway, you're going in the opposite direction, right?!"

"Woo...... Puff-"

In an instant, Riveria couldn't stop laughing.

"It's not...... It's not like that! ”

Unexpectedly, she immediately denied it. And it looks like it's still awkward?

"It turns out that there really is someone who can sleep on the side; It's awkward...... Alas! ”

In an instant, Riveria sighed inwardly.

"So what the hell do you want to do? Three watches came to me in the middle of the night? ”

Then, as she asked, she let her into the house, who seemed to be asleep at any moment.

"Can we sleep together?"

“......”

As a result, before Riveria could speak, someone took half of the bed very naturally.

It was almost as if it were announcing some kind of decision.

"This is my territory, huh?"

It's something like that.

"It's really okay to take her......"

Now, even if you want to wake this guy up, it's impossible, right?

After perceiving this, Riveria could only go back to the design draft-

It's still half-drawn......

However, there's nothing wrong with letting her be coquettish a little, right? As an older sister.

The next day, Riveria didn't wake up until Vane woke up and realized that she had fallen asleep directly in the middle of the game again.

At hand what seemed to be a hard-to-finish line drawing and a pile of pencil shavings.

It's commonplace, but it's still embarrassing to be seen for the first time. ——

"I'm sorry, I seem to be asleep."

After that, after some washing and tidying up, the two finally appeared in the living room.

It's a very narrow place, but there's an atmosphere where everyone is really together.

"Alan, excuse me...... Please prepare breakfast. ”

"No, it doesn't matter. After all, resting well is also an important part of cultivation—"

He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief to Vane when he could say that. Basically, Allen's cooking skills shouldn't be a cause for concern.

Because, he is the kind of character that can't resist the deliciousness, but on the other hand...... He is also very good at making a variety of delicious dishes.

In short, this aspect is his most outstanding strength.

Even the seemingly simple bacon sandwich can be made in many different styles......

"The number of patrols on the streets has increased significantly since this week."

Before you know it, however, the topic is gradually becoming heavy.

"Not only that, but now there is a curfew even at night...... It's just rumors—"

This means that it will be very difficult to investigate the future.

However, just as the conversation was getting here, there was a knock on the door outside!

“！”

In an instant, this suddenly made everyone tense their nerves......

After all, if those patrols come to the door, it's going to be a problem—

"Open the door first, shall you?"

Alan suggested it; While reminding everyone to be vigilant. But he himself looked very relaxed......

This can't help but make Riveria sweat for him!

"Good morning!"

However, this greeting instantly relieved everyone. Because, the person standing outside the door is the shopkeeper.

"Before, you asked me to help inquire about the news, do you have eyebrows?"

He walked in as he spoke.

"It's a really stretched place!"

The above is his impression of this house. By the way, the current dress is similar to that of Vane before-

I guess I don't want people to recognize it, or catch the handle, right?

"This kind of evaluation is exempt! So, is it true? ”

Suddenly, Vane couldn't wait to get straight to the point, and then, naturally, he also got an affirmative answer.

"Yes, that's true."

Subsequently, she had to sigh again and again in her heart about the businessman's intelligence network.

"I'm just using money to buy off some of the people involved."

——...... Give back what I just admired!

Immediately afterwards, the shopkeeper also said the answer directly and neatly, and everyone was eager to know at this moment-

"Your Highness, he is likely to be imprisoned in the deepest prison in Midgard. Now there's your question, huh? ”

The moment his words fell, everyone's expressions were difficult to describe in words......