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Duke Levadein’s mood was different from usual.

This is because whenever the duke, who was the prime minister of the empire, was away, the silence he had maintained for the sake of the princess’s stability, who was left alone, was broken.

Of course, it was because of Agnes’s outing, which the servants here were preparing for for the first time in almost two years.

There were concerned looks.

There was also a sense of nervousness that it might harm Agnes.

Still, I couldn’t help but be happy.

Why not?

Isn’t the person going out with us today from Delta Hebron?

It is inevitable that there is an expectation that he, the hero of salvation, might show the light of the world to this poor woman.

Agnes was smiling and showing joy in the midst of the commotion.

Even the face that used to have a haggard glow was losing that glow today.

Her blonde hair, which looked like it had been woven out of gold, was neatly styled and tied together.

The darkness around the cherry-colored eyes was covered up with makeup.

The lips, which had lost their vitality, were now painted red as well.

Wearing a fairly wide white dress, she looked like the undisputed star of the ball.

“When will the Count come?”

“Well, wouldn’t you be sitting in your office swearing by now?”

The servant’s head tilted.

Agnes chuckled at that and continued her thoughts.

‘You must be thinking about it. ‘I’m probably anxious to think that I might actually be preparing.’

It was a certainty.

She understood him better than Delta himself.

“Fun.”

Even though I haven’t started going out, I feel happy.

Agnes was happy to see Deltan worry about her, to let out frustration in the midst of his worries, and to come to me with a sigh.

I was glad that my place in his heart was growing.

If I eat him one by one like this, one day his heart will all be mine.

Even after it turns to dust, its owner will never change.

‘So we need more time.’

It wasn’t about lifespan, it was about time spent together during the day.

Agnes hoped.

Wherever Deltans go on this earth and what they do, I hope that they will remember themselves in the process, and that they will recall their memories of that place or atmosphere.

If you do that, you will be truly happy.

I would be very happy if that burning life were colored with its own colors.

Agnes’ smile grew deeper as her thoughts continued.

As the smile deepened, beauty also bloomed.

Meanwhile.

“Enter.”

Deltan said and opened the door.

This time too, he came in without receiving an answer.

Agnes’ gaze turned to Deltan.

Deltan stopped for a moment, taking a deep breath.

His pupils were trembling slightly.

“Are you embarrassed? Because it’s so pretty?”

Deltan’s fingertips trembled slightly.

He soon bit his lip and answered in a defiant tone.

“… Don’t be a jerk. I was embarrassed because I didn’t know that he was really preparing.”

“You said you had a schedule, but you were only thinking about me?”

“I have a responsibility to care for my patients.”

“I’ll do something like that.”

Agnes stood up.

And then walked towards Delta Inn.

She felt tired even after walking less than ten steps, but ignored it.

Anyway, there are Deltans who react as I expected, so does that matter?

“I decorated it today. Because I want to look good to you.”

The tip of Deltan’s nose wrinkled slightly.

“… If you want to confess like that, do it. Of course it will kick.”

“I told you. That you will confess.”

“I said it too. I never confess anything.”

Agnes tried to reach out but stopped.

Then, he thought about something while thinking about something, then smiled brightly and spread his arms.

“Hug me. Like the princess.”

“What?”

“I can’t walk.”

Deltan let out a laugh.

“If it’s that hard, why don’t you just stay home? Don’t just go out and bother people.”

“You’ve already prepared all this? I was so excited because it was my first time going out in 2 years, but if you say that, it hurts me.”

“And what about the princess? You insulted the royal family.”

“It’s okay. Because we are friends.”

“You have a friend? That’s nonsense.”

“It’s true.”

Agnes giggled and opened her arms again.

Then I leaned against him.

“Quickly, I can’t walk, so pick me up and move me.”

A look of hesitation appeared on Deltan’s face.

It was not a brief hesitation, but it was also something that Agnes was very proud of.

This is because she knows that after all this thinking, he will eventually hug her.

This is because I know that doing so will hurt my pride.

“… Annoying bitch.”

In this way, Agnes would break him down little by little.

Deltan carefully bent down.

Agnes relaxed her body when she felt his arms supporting her waist and the back of her knees.

Then she wrapped her arms around his neck.

“Breathing became rough. Are you excited by my scent?”

“Please, please, wash your brain. Listening to your delusions makes me feel like I’m going crazy too.”

“I think things have already gotten weird. how is it? Today I sprayed perfume for the first time in a while.”

“I hate the smell of perfume.”

“Besides, my nostrils are getting bigger.”

“Don’t be a damn thing. I’m holding my breath right now because of the smell of perfume. Why is it getting bigger?”

“You also had the ability to speak while holding your breath.”

“All demon hunters do this at least.”

Deltan’s muscles were extremely tense.

Even then, it was really nice to see that his expression remained indifferent.

Agnes felt a surge of playfulness.

So I tightened my arms around his neck and buried my face in the crook of his neck.

Deltan’s neck stiffened.

“You smell good.”

“… It must smell good. I don’t wear perfume like everyone else.”

“You want to say that you are a perfect person, even your body type. But it’s not perfect. It’s a normal dirty smell.”

“Lawful bitch. You just heard that in your head, right?”

“Yes, I think about doing it with you once in a while.”

Rattling-.

The reaction this time was quite dramatic.

Agnes, who was burying her head in Deltan’s neck, felt it clearly.

From the sudden ‘gurgling’ sound of saliva, to the heartbeat that spreads to the back of the neck, and to the breathing that collapses in an instant.

Agnes expressed a small regret that I did not have the ability to look into other people’s heads.

That’s because I was curious about what he was like in his head.

“What are you thinking about now?”

“… I want to go home quickly.”

“Shall we go then?”

“I’ll go even if you don’t tell me.”

Deltan started walking like that.

Agnes made no further provocation.

I really liked the feeling of warmth surrounding my body and the shaking of my heartbeat.

“Thank you for coming.”

Agnes gave Deltans a carrot.

*

The return of the Count of Hebron.

Gerhart witnessed a scene he never thought he would see for the rest of his life.

“… A guest has arrived.”

“Hello?”

Agnes, who was being held by Deltan, waved her hand.

Gerhart looked at the Deltan as expected.

“What are you looking at?”

He was rolling his eyes with a mixture of shame and irritation.

“Go and get a chair. Let him sit down.”

“Keep hugging me.”

“It’s heavy.”

“Lie. Is there anyone as light as me? Or are you so weak that I can’t even hug you?”

“Don’t be funny.”

When Deltan gestured, Gerhart moved out of the way.

Agnes had been looking at Deltan the day before yesterday.

“I always think about it.”

“What else.”

“Your eyes. I think it’s very pretty. I like the gold color.”

“Well, do you want to say that I feel the same way because it’s the same color as your amazing blonde hair?”

“Did you feel that way? My hair is amazing?”

“Let’s just not talk.”

Deltan closed his mouth.

Meanwhile, Gerhart brought a chair, set it up next to Deltan, and left.

“I’m going to finish cooking.”

“uh.”

Agnes looked at the spot where Gerhart had left and asked Deltan.

“Are there any other servants in the mansion?”

“None.”

“He manages something this big by himself? Oh my god.”

“I did it because I could. Even if you look like that, you are the first student I taught.”

“Oh… Then is that person also the hound of Hebron?”

“I’m retired now. My joints are creaking or something.”

Even though Deltan was irritated, he answered Agnes’ words faithfully and made her sit on the chair.

Agnes felt a little regret as her body temperature receded.

“Your body was good.”

“Choose words correctly.”

“Yes, it was nice to be able to move around comfortably.”

Agnes sat down and rested her chin.

“If I wait like this, will they come?”

“It will come soon. Because the promised time has come.”

Talk.

Talk.

Agnes tapped her cheek with her index finger.

“Hmm… .”

A smile appeared on Agnes’ lips.

It was a smile that only seemed meaningful to Deltans.

“Why are you laughing again?”

“I’m looking forward to it. The hunting dogs of Hebron are famous.”

I didn’t just mean to lift him up.

In fact, the hounds of Hebron were knights whose name was so high that even Agnes, who was sitting on her bed the whole time, knew about them.

“If you count the number of demons caught, there are more people than you.”

“Because they were created in the first place to make people clean up trash. I caught all the really dangerous kids.”

“Wow, you are a warrior after all.”

“Still, what… Yes, I worked hard to make it, but if it doesn’t live up to the name, I’ll have to go out and die.”

It was a harsh word, but even so, a pride that could not be hidden was flowing from the Delta people.

It had to be that way.

That’s because The Hounds of Hebron was the most perfect work he’d done since he entered the game.

This is the best unit that I gathered mercenaries that were classified as S-class in-game and raised them to my liking even before their stats grew properly.

In addition, they were showing loyalty commensurate with their enormous support.

Even if you stop paying attention to outside matters, it has the convenience of running the count’s nest for you, so even as a Delta person who is indifferent to people, you can’t help but develop an attachment to the hunting dog.

Agnes giggled and looked at the evil-smiling Deltan.

Meanwhile, there was a commotion.

A murmur erupted along with a thumping sound.

At the same time, Deltan’s smile deepened.

“Ohne.”

Agnes’ eyes turned to the closed door.

Immediately after, the door opened loudly and four men and women came out.

A knight with a symbol of burning fire engraved on his chest.

It was the hunting dog of Hebron.

“Boss-!”

A woman’s loud voice rang out.

When Agnes turned her eyes to that, what she saw in her field of vision was a gray-haired woman who was a head taller than a Deltan and boasted muscles so tight that they stood out even through her clothes.

“He is the leader of the hunting dogs. Kaltara, from the barbarians of the West.”

Kaltara smiled brightly with bright eyes and spread her arms.

Due to his natural muscles, scars, and gray hair that fluttered like a lion’s mane whenever he moved, his movements seemed at first glance to be intimidating to the opponent.

She ran noisily and hugged Deltan.

“How have you been?-!”

Agnes’ expression cracked.

The light disappeared from her eyes for a moment.

Fortunately, by the time Deltan looked at him, he had regained his original complexion.

“Kaltara, we have a guest. Keep your health.”

“Hmm? Oh oh… Is she a girl?”

Agnes grinned.

“You are the leader.”

Agnes, who muttered that and observed Kaltara for a moment, then cast her gaze towards the Deltan and said,

“… Delta Inn.”

“Why.”

“Give it to me.”

Agnes’ hand stretched out and pointed at Kaltara.

“Give me this.”

A look of absurdity appeared on the Deltan’s face.