Chapter 282 - I was Able to Say "I'm Home"

The 4th day of the Light month. After being abruptly taken towards the Hydra Kingdom and staying there for nearly 5 days and 4 nights.. we finally returned to the familiar mansion.

Fate-san, Shea-san and Heart-san had to report to the G.o.d Realm, or more specifically, to Chronois-san, and thats why we parted ways at the Hydra Kingdom.

Fate-san insisted on taking me back to the mansion, but no matter how I look at it, she was just trying to escape because she had to report to Chronois-san, so I refused her and returned with Teleportation Magic.

After returning to the mansion, the first thing I did was to go to the office to report to Lilia-san and greet her, and when I went inside the room, there were Lilia-san, Lunamaria-san and Sieg-san the usual trio.

[Welcome back, Kaito-san How was the Hydra Kingdom?]

[Yes, I had lots of fun there. Ahh, here, I brought some souvenirs.]

It seemed that Heart-san had contacted them, so Lilia-san knew that I wasnt caught up in something important, and she greeted me with a gentle smile on her face.

As we lightly exchanged chit-chat while I was handing over the souvenirs I had brought, Lilia-sans expression turned serious after a moment and with a grave tone, she spoke.

[So, you also encountered King Hydra, right?]

[Eh? No, I didnt though?]

[Eh?]

Why is she a.s.suming that Ive encountered the King of another country? N- No, as expected, after all the things that had happened, I guess I cant complain huh H- However, now that she mentioned it, I think that I really didnt meet the King on this trip.

Ive met Shea-san, a remarkable person of the G.o.d Realm, but not the Hydra King, someone whos not a VIP human like the Hydra King Ahh, could it be that grandpa is actually the King?

[Lilia-san, is His Majesty, the King of Hydra Kingdom an elderly man?]

[Eh? No, shes a pet.i.te woman of the Mermaid race. But then, Mermaids are long-lived species, so her actual age is quite a bit older than her appearance]

[So, I guess I really didnt meet her then.]

Apparently, the King of Hydra Kingdom is a girl of the Mermaid race Unnn. For once, I really dont have a clue.

[R- Really?]

[Yes, I certainly saw some Mermaids often in the city but I didnt talk with any of them, and I dont think Ive met any of them who feels like a King.]

[..]

When I honestly told her that I had no idea about it, Lilia-sans eyes opened wide and she stiffened for some reason.

Then, she turned to me, looking as if she was thinking about something, then slowly moved her gaze to the side.

[Luna!]

[Yes His pulse rate is normal.]

[Sieg!]

[Hmmm. He doesnt have any fever.]

[Hey]

Along with Lilia-sans words, Lunamaria-san checks my pulse and Sieg-san puts her hand on my forehead to check if I dont have any fever.

After hearing their words, Lilia-san turned pale, and looking as if she was shuddering, she muttered.

[No way, for that Kaito-san to not get to know anyone powerful when he walked out on his own? T- Thats not possible!]

[My Lady, I agree with you I think it would be better if we commission the royal physician and have a look at him]

[B- Both of you, please calm down. Even if he didnt encounter powerful people there, you may just be exaggerating it. It may just be that Kaito-san was fatigued after being suddenly sent to an unfamiliar place, and it might be best for us to let him get some rest first before seeing how things go.]

What the heck is with this situation? Why the heck are they acting like its an anomaly that I havent met King Hydra?

Strange, no matter how I think about it, this is strange Id like to spend an hour questioning what kind of person I am within Lilia-san and the others minds.

[Kaito-san, how about you take some rest today? You may have been gathering quite the fatigue I will also have something nouris.h.i.+ng brought to your room so you can rest]

[No, no, wait, Lilia-san? Its not like Im feeling unwell So, please dont look so seriously worried about me]

[H- However]

Apparently, in Lilia-san and the others minds, the fact that I didnt meet King Hydra means that Im feeling unwell, especially Lilia-san, who was nervously speaking to me with a worried expression on her face.

Moreover, they arent being sarcastic or were just doing this to tease me, theyre seriously worried that Im feeling unwell!? If theyre like this, I cant complain about their strangeness W- What should I do, is there something that could derail their thoughts wait, thats right!

[Ummm, Lilia-san. I havent met King Hydra. but I met a High-ranking G.o.d, G.o.d of Disasters-sama, you know?]

[Eh?]

[No, like I said, I became acquaintances with G.o.d of Disasters-sama.]

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Yes, I certainly didnt meet King Hydra this time, but I did get to know Shea-san, the No. 5 of the G.o.d Realm.

If I were asked if we get along well, I think that would be quite complicated. But we certainly became acquaintances.

When I told that to Lilia-san, she was silent for a while and then let out a sigh of relief from the bottom of her heart.

[T- Thank goodness It seems that Kaito-san is the same as usual.]

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[Yes, he certainly is Miyama-sama, I thought that we were talking with a fake in disguise.]

[Oi, stop right there, you useless maid]

[Errr, anyway, Im glad to hear that Kaito-san seems to be doing well. Also, Luna, youre being rude to Kaito-san, you know?]

[Thank you for that. Sieg-san.]

The only person on my side is Sieg-san. Unnn, Sieg-san really has been the only one who has been consistently concerned about my health all along, and being around the tremendously different atmosphere around her feels refres.h.i.+ng.

[Well~~ Seriously, Im glad that Miyama-sama is as usual. This Lunamaria is truly happy for you. I thought you had some sort of disease Whoa there, in a way, you can say that the usual you was the one with a disease, right? My Lady?]

[N- No, I wouldnt go that far]

[Good gracious, as expected of Miyama-sama! Demons, G.o.ds, Humans, the ability to seduce all kinds of beings without betraying everyones expectations is quite marvelous. Youre unlike a normal popular guy. I wonder where youll get the next one? I guess its about time you snag someone from another world?]

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This sh*tty maid! She has a happy expression on her face, as if shes a fish in the waters! Would it be alright if I punch her at least once? Well, even if I tried punching her, she would probably just evade it huh

Glaring at Lunamaria-san, who had a mocking smile on her face, I was about to complain but Before I could do that, a sharp fist slammed towards Lunamaria-sans stomach.

[Gafuu!?]

[Cut that out, Luna I wont allow you to tease Kaito-san any further.]

[S- Sieg-san!]

Quickly hammering down the devil towards the ground, Sieg-san is definitely an angel. Shes making me feel in love all over again.

[N- No, its not like Im teasing Miyama-sama, Im just being a little mischievous Ah, no, thats a lie! My apologies! I apologized, I have already apologized, so please stop holding your sword!?]

[Lili, can I borrow Luna for a bit? Im just going to scold her for a bit.]

[Yes, you dont have to scold her for a bit, please thoroughly scold her.]

[My Lady!?]

Seeing Lunamaria-san, who still hasnt learned her lesson and was about to mess around again, Sieg-san seriously got angry at her And after asking Lilia-sans permission, she grabbed Lunamaria-san by the scruff of her neck and dragged her away.

I wonder why I felt like Lunamaria-san looked like a cattle that was about to be sent to the butcher for a moment Well, Lunamaria-san had it coming.

[Kaito-san, Im sorry. I also lost my composure.]

[Ah, no, I certainly did put you in lots of worries before]

[Fufu, but I agree with Sieg. Most of all, Im glad to see Kaito-san come back healthy and safe Once again, welcome home, Kaito-san.]

[Yes. Im home.]

After apologizing for what she just said, with a kind smile on her face, Lilia-san said she was happy to see me return.

Her smile is really warm and inexplicably rea.s.suring me And seeing that smile, I somehow felt comfortable around her.

Dear Mom, Dad There was quite the commotion when I returned, but I still think its nice to be back here. When Lilia-san told me Welcome home with a gentle smile, it felt really natural of me that I was able to say Im home.

Lilia = This time, the feeling of Thank goodness, Kaito-san is the same as usual. won compared to her feeling of wanting to faint.

Lunamaria = If I see an opportunity, lets go teasing! This is great, show more!

Sieg = Angel.