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(※This is a bit before the ending in terms of timeline)

“I am sorry for having you tag along with this, Yasutet.”

The battle related to the Black Demon Lord ended and the countries were in the middle of regaining their everyday life, but I alone was called by Ritial-sama, and the two of us went to drink in a bar after finishing a job without issues.

“You needing me is a blessing of mine. More importantly, didn’t you have something you wanted to consult with me regarding Molari?” (Yasutet)

“I am really sorry…” (Ritial)

It is a simple job that anyone can do.

He could have had Molari do it if it were just that. She would work with a lot more passion than me.

In that case, his real objective is probably what he will be talking about while having drinks.

But the extremely apologetic expression he has now makes even me feel pain here.

“There’s no need to apologize. I am ready to accept any results no matter what kind of conclusion you and that idiot reach.” (Yasutet)

“Her advances have been pretty aggressive lately, you see…” (Ritial)

“I should be the one apologizing for that. I am sorry.” (Yasutet)

The feelings of Molari towards Ritial-sama have gotten even more intense since the time he began to face us sincerely.

He was properly controlling this with full knowledge of our personalities. You could say this is the natural result after adding sincerity to the equation.

But, recently, I sometimes see her looking at Ritial-sama with eyes unlike those of a maiden in love, and more like those of a beast targeting its prey.

“There was a secret tip from Randosel the other day, you see… She apparently bought pretty risque underwear from the company…” (Ritial)

“I didn’t want to hear about such a story from my protegee though… Well, that is certainly a valid approach to courting the opposite gender.” (Yasutet)

“It would be fine if that were all.” (Ritial)

“That’s fine?” (Yasutet)

“She apparently bought a sleeping drug along with it. A pretty strong one.” (Ritial)

“I am really sorry. Let me go kill her.” (Yasutet)

That idiot is seriously planning on eating Ritial-sama.

She must be serious enough for Randosel to throw away his trust as a merchant and warn him about it.

“No, that’s fine.” (Ritial)

“I don’t think there’s one bit of this that’s fine though. On the contrary, what’s the point of you calling me here if I were to overlook this—” (Yasutet)

“I want you to overlook what Molari is trying to do.” (Ritial)

Ritial-sama regrets his sins. That’s why he has been avoiding happiness for himself.

But Molari didn’t let him get away. She is trying to stubbornly make Ritial-sama happy.

Ritial-sama is trying to make the necessary arrangements so that I won’t blame the desperate actions of my protegee.

Aah, is this that? The one where you ask the parent to please accept the marriage of their daughter?

Both of them are so awkward. No, Ritial-sama is probably trying to match Molari here.

“…If you say so, Ritial-sama… I will keep it at just scolding her a bit.” (Yasutet)

“Thanks. Well, I will be okay. It doesn’t feel bad to get advances from a woman far younger than myself.” (Ritial)

“Your actual feelings are…” (Yasutet)

“I am a bit scared. But it is the seed I myself scattered.” (Ritial)

“Tsudwali, Smythos, and Komiha wouldn’t stay silent either.” (Yasutet)

“Those girls won’t be able to say much if you forgive Molari. Those girls apparently buy stuff like aphrodisiacs after all.” (Ritial)

Hang in there, Haakudoku. Hang in there, Ekdoik.

If I am going to be ignoring the person that is going to assault Ritial-sama, I won’t be able to save you guys either.

I will at least listen to your complaints.

After that, Ritial-sama began doing small talk, and I listened to it in silence. Ritial-sama was dead drunk by the time Tsudwali came to get us and had fallen fast asleep.

To think he would be this loosened after telling me about accepting love and trying to become happy.

Looks like we still need to work hard.

Even so, it is great that there’s still visible progress.

I continue drinking by myself while enjoying that tender bliss.

“But that means Ritial-sama will end up with Molari, huh.” (Yasutet)

I have been living while wishing for the happiness of my benefactor Ritial-sama and my handful of a protegee.

There was self-satisfaction in this as well. That’s why I managed to live tacitly.

If that concludes in the best of shapes, that would mean my objective in life has been accomplished.

“Fuuh…”

Ritial-sama will most likely be putting his efforts in trying to make me happy from here on as well.

But I can’t be satisfied with just the things that he will be providing me.

I should search for my own new source of nourishment for life. Search for an objective for self-satisfaction.

“Oh my~? I have seen that face before~.”

The one who spoke to me with arms crossed was the adventurer of Riodo, Girista.

I want to say it is a coincidence we met here, but this is a bar that people from underground utilize. It is not strange for a woman like this one to be here.

But it seems like she is already drunk. She stinks of alcohol even as someone who has been drinking a decent amount myself.

“Name’s Yasutet. Would you remember if I were to say I am a subordinate of Ritial-sama?” (Yasutet)

“Ah! Aaah! I remember now~! You really were there~! Nice muscles~!” (Girista)

“You are the kind of drunkard that gets annoying when drunk. Come on, you will fall with a weird posture like that, so sit down.” (Yasutet)

“…Yasu-chan?” (Girista)

“Who are you calling Yasu-chan.” (Yasutet)

“Sorry about that. It has been a while since I have been treated kindly right after reprimanding me.” (Girista)

I would like to say it is a mystery you even had a time it happened, but…aah, speaking of which, there was a time when she worked together with the famously whimsical man called Pashuro.

She is overlapping the image of the dead on the living, huh.

This slightly annoying air of hers reminds me of Soraid, but it is not like I got along that well with her.

“…I can’t substitute him, but I am feeling good today. I will at least accompany you.” (Yasutet)

“Eh, really~? Then, let’s fight~!” (Girista)

“Why did it end up like that?” (Yasutet)

“I haven’t been able to swing my sword properly lately~!” (Girista)

All countries have been concentrating on stabilizing their own country. There’s no requests that require battle for adventurers, and the bunch that pull off sly stuff are staying put, so the underground will be working at a later date.

This is certainly boring for a battle junkie.

Is that why she is drinking so much?

“…Fine. I did say I will accompany you.” (Yasutet)

“Yay!” (Girista)

Obviously, the bartender directed eyes as if telling us to fight outside, so I paid the share of Girista as well and we exited the bar.

And then, we sparred in an open space outside the city.

The result was my complete victory.

The attacks of Girista were heavy, but she couldn’t break through my barrier.

I was a bit flustered when the mana of my barrier was about to be eaten by the power of the demonic sword, but it wasn’t that big of an issue after retreating in moderation.

I deflected the slashes of Girista until she was satisfied, and retaliated when she stopped moving.

Girista rolled on the ground with my body blows, but she let out rough breaths while laughing.

“Satisfied?” (Yasutet)

“Haah, haah, haah… Yeah! You are really sturdy~. How long has it been since I swung my sword until I couldn’t raise them…? I am really happy right now~.” (Girista)

“I am glad to hear that.” (Yasutet)

“Fuuh… The big war has ended. Will this world become more and more peaceful now…?” (Girista)

“…That’s most likely the case.” (Yasutet)

We now don’t have a common enemy which are the Demon Lords.

Normally, the countries would think about the benefits of their own country and that would plant the seed of discord between countries.

But the resident of Yugura’s planet and many people still haven’t forgotten the true threat.

And Ritial-sama is probably going to be using a different method from normal to protect the future of the Illegitimate.

It will at the very least be a safe and peaceful world in the time we are alive.

“Everyone is changing… Feels lonely…” (Girista)

“Peace is rough for a battle junkie, huh. Don’t you think about changing?” (Yasutet)

There’s people who seek peace and those who desire constants.

If the world desires change, that would mean the people who desire an unchanging world will be left behind.

Girista may be a battle junkie, but she is also a sharp one.

She has noticed what kind of world it is changing into, and is lamenting a future where she can’t change.

The people who can’t change will decrease in time and will be treated as abnormal.

It would be like us Illegitimate that are sticking out in society…

“I see. I wish it will become an even better world. I want there to be as many happy people as possible.” (Yasutet)

“That’s a wonderful ideal. Then, can you make me happy too?” (Girista)

“…Alright.” (Yasutet)

“Heh?” (Girista)

“You were happy when you slashed at me to your heart’s content, right? Then, I will continue making you happy. I will continue taking on that unchanging madness.” (Yasutet)

I am also a person in the end. I don’t mind as long as I feel like it.

I am feeling good from my benefactor accepting happiness, and I managed to make one person happy from the whimsical action I took that stemmed from this.

I am feeling somewhat satisfied with that reality.

If I could create a chain of trivial happiness like this, I am sure I will be able to feel even better than I am right now.

“Oh my? Is that a marriage proposal?” (Girista)

“Marriage proposal… That doesn’t sound bad. That figure of yours when you were swinging your sword mindlessly was pretty arousing.” (Yasutet)

“Puh! What horrible taste!” (Girista)

I carry Girista, who can’t move, and retrieved the demonic sword with my free hand and drag it along.

“We both have bad taste. Now then, let’s go back and drink some more. I will hear your answer later.” (Yasutet)

“Ask for the answer first.” (Girista)

“I will listen to it while drinking if it is an answer that will make the drink tastier.” (Yasutet)

“Don’t use my answer as a snack~.” (Girista)

It is okay to find happiness even if you are someone who can’t change.

It would be amusing if I could speak such flashy words without any shame.

Looks like I have decided on my next self-satisfaction.

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