After speaking to Melheys I returned home.

Usually, my mother is tending the front but since the shop is closed theres no one there.

Welcome back.

A quiet, indifferent sounding voice calls out to me.

Misha unexpectedly appeared from the kitchen.

Honestly, I was a little surprised.

Whats wrong?

Cooking practise.

My mother also appears from the kitchen.

Welcome back Arnos-chan. Dinner will be done soon. I made it with Misha-chan today.

I see.

You taking lessons from my mother?

*Kokuri* Misha nods.

Misha-chan said she wanted to make delicious food for Arnos-chan. Im teaching her when we both have the time.

When did they make this promise?

Mothers going to go finish dinner.

Me too.

Thank you but its okay now Misha-chan. Whats left is easy thanks to you. Why dont you stay and chat with Arnos-chan?

Misha thought a little and nodded.

Ou, welcome back Arnos.

My father who had just finished his work came out of the studio.

Im home.

Youve done something great again it seems. The demon sword tournament was it?

My mother smiled at my fathers words.

Yes! Thats right! Congratulations Arnos-chan. Emilia-sensei came by today to tell us. Arnos-chan is truly a genius. One of only 2 people chosen from the class!

My mother hugs me tightly.

It seems they really want me to participate in the demon sword tournament if theyve gone as far as to tell my mother and father.

I dont know if Im going to enter or not yet.

Eh? Why? If you get a good result in the demon sword tournament its easier to become a demon emperor.

Thats news to me.

Really?

Misha nods at my question.

Achievements are required to become a demon emperor and results from the tournament count.

I see. Even in this peaceful era you still need strength to some extent.

I dont have a sword anyway.

Ill just go with that.

If its a sword leave it to your father. What type of sword do you want?

Even if I intended to enter its not something I can entrust to my father

A normal sword is impossible as it would break in one blow. All participants need a demon sword.

My father folds his arms and starts thinking.

A demon sword was it? Papas heard of them. Arent they made with a special metal? A type of iron that can cut anything?

My fathers blacksmith knowledge is from a human country. Even if you say a demon sword, they are not always magical. A demon sword only needs recognition to cut well.

Alright. Papas going out.

My fathers face shows a proud expression. Ive got a bad feeling about this.

Now? Its dinner time.

Itll just be for a couple days Isabella. Can you mind the shop?

My mother laughs and smiles at my fathers whos acting manly.

Yes. Take care dear.

Though he seems excited, whatever sword my dad makes will be destroyed by a demon sword.

Its also a bit premature. I dont know if Im entering the tournament yet.

Dont worry about a sword father.

Its fine, its fine. Its not about a sword. Papa just remembered he has a little bit of business to attend to.

Really? What business do you have that requires you to be away for a couple days?

His excuse is just absurd.

Even with a sword its a demon sword tournament.

I know that. Well then, papa is off.

My father laughs while clapping my shoulder.

Right. Protect your mother for me while Im gone.

No, wait father.

My father just laughs and claps my shoulder again.

Right. Protect your mother for me while Im gone.

..

What was that?

Father, please listen. I

My father laughs again and claps my shoulder.

Right. Protect your mother for me while Im gone.

Is he a broken magic doll?

.Aah. Leave it to me

My father gives me a big thumbs up at my words.

Yare yare. I cant keep up with my father at all.

See you later.

My father opened the door and left.

.

Fumu.Its fine I guess?

Even though I cant use it in the tournament if its a good sword it will still be a good showpiece for the shop.

Though my father wants to grow the store he seems to have no intention of actually making any good money.

He does work hard though.

Firstly, how can I stop my fathers misunderstanding?

Well then. Mama will finish dinner.

My mother returns to the kitchen.

Dont you want to participate in the tournament? Misha asks.

The royal faction is planning to beat me by using the rules though I dont think Ill lose even if the rules are not in my favour. Theres nothing to gain if I do a participate though.

Is this part of Avos Dillheavias plan? Im hoping he shows his tail if things go well. If hes got nothing to do with it theres no point me participating because I couldnt care less about the royal factions.