Even today, they were worried about a newly captured person.

 

The capture of Count Faltoria will bring closure.

 

But that fact will weigh too heavily on the town.

 

“Will the townspeople be okay?”

 

“It will be quite a shock. But we can’t avoid it.”

 

“Yes, that’s true.”

 

I hope things calm down soon.

 

“Hmmm… I’m getting sleepy, but Seizerk might get mad at me if I don’t get back soon.”

 

“Good luck with that. I’ll make something delicious for you.”

 

“Thanks! It’s the only thing I’m looking forward to these days.

 

“I understand!”

 

I will use my previous knowledge to make something delicious.

 

Those who work hard deserve to be rewarded.

 

“Okay! Then I’ll be back by dinner, I promise.”

 

I look over at him as he emphatically declares the “definitely” part.

 

This is definitely coming home for dinner.

 

Maybe all of us.

 

What shall I cook today?

 

Rattler-san seemed to like cheese.

 

Toma Stew with cheese would be delicious.

 

They wonder what I make anyway, so I don’t have to hide it now.

 

Besides, I was getting all sorts of ideas, and then I’m starting to get overboard.

 

If I’m going to fool them anyway, there’s no need to keep it hidden.

 

Besides, hiding it makes me feel uneasy.

 

If I don’t hide it and keep it open, they’ll understand that it’s just the way I am.

 

Maybe.

 

“Tomorrow…I’m a little nervous.”

 

Gururu.

 

Suddenly, I heard Ciel’s purr.

 

I looked at her, and she was staring at me.

 

Is she worried about me? 

 

“I’ll be fine, probably.”

 

The capture of a popular nobleman will cause chaos.

 

Confusion and grief could lead to riots.

 

I’d like to believe that won’t happen.

 

I’m sure the vigilantes are standing by, just in case.

 

“Oh, I can’t wait for things to calm down!”

 

“Nyan.”

 

“I know! Ciel thinks so, too!”

 

Gururu.

 

How much does Ciel understand? 

 

She really is a wonder, isn’t she?

 

“Thank you, Fufufu.”

 

Relaxing really makes me sleepy.

 

I don’t know when I’ve been so relaxed.

 

…before I met Seizerk-san and the others?

 

That was a long time ago.

 

“I hope there will be something in the traps tomorrow.”

 

It’s been a long time since I dismantled meat and went to sell it.

 

Daily life before I got involved with the organization.

 

I can’t wait to get back to normal.

 

“Hmm, I’m getting really sleepy. But I shouldn’t fall asleep, right?”

 

I feel a little lazy when Ciel is around because I feel safe.

 

I have to be careful.

 

“I think it’s time to go back and cook something tasty.”

 

If I go back and cook now, I’ll be able to make something elaborate.

 

Yesterday I only cooked stew, so today I’ll cook some meat.

 

As for the seasoning, Seizerk-san had bought some unusual herbs.

 

It tasted a little spicy when I put it in my mouth.

 

It would go well with grilled meat.

 

“Oh, by the way, steaming is another way to cook it.”

 

Maybe I could steam it with vegetables.

 

…I’m sure Cival-san and the others will say something about that.

 

Fufufu, that might be kind of fun as well.

 

“Sora, wake up! Thanks, Ciel too. I’m looking forward to seeing the results of the trap tomorrow.”

 

Gururu.

 

“Pu~pupu~”

 

The sound of Ciel’s throaty voice is fine, but something about Sora’s sleepy voice seems to take the strength out of my body.

 

I get ready to leave and head back to town with Ciel on the way.

 

I told her it was okay, but she followed me.

 

“It’s okay, there will be more adventurers from here. Be careful.”

 

Gururu.

 

Ciel rubs her face and quickly ducks down and runs off deeper into the forest.

 

What a dependable figure.

 

Searching for signs of his surroundings, there were signs of people a short-distance away.

 

They may be adventurers returning to town from where they were moving.

 

“Sora, there are people around, It’s time to hide in the bag.”

 

I called Sora in a whisper, and she jumped into my arms.

 

Her appearance makes me a little flustered.

 

I had once dropped Sora when she jumped into my arms and caused her to fall down.

 

The teased Sora was so cute… but I felt sorry for her, so I didn’t want to drop her.

 

I was relieved when I gave her a tight hug and relaxed.

 

It seems that today I was able to catch her in my arms without dropping her.

 

“Sora, if you jump in too fast, I’ll likely fail to catch you.”

 

Sora trembled in my arms.

 

I feel a sense of enjoyment.

 

Is she amused to see me flustered? 

 

…No way, right?