The combat training has ended, but it seems that they will have individual reflection sessions afterwards, so I decided not to participate in that and leave the training hall.

There’s no point in watching individual coaching.

With that, I left the training hall and, floating aimlessly, headed towards the South Wing. I noticed the servants busily working.

It’s already the end of February, winter.

The monster and bandit eradication around the knight order’s territory has already begun.

Well… whether there are bandits in Riana or not, the movement of people in the territory is gradually becoming more active.

As that happens, guests to the mansion will also increase.

They’re probably preparing the mansion before that.

There are things I could help with, but if I were to do them in the main building, it would draw too much attention.

I decided to pass through quietly before I become a nuisance.

As I ascended to the second floor and proceeded down the corridor leading to the South Wing, I saw a different group of female soldiers, who were standing at the entrance for security duty.

After greeting them and talking about how the training had gone, they turned slightly pale.

Tomorrow, or the day after… soon, they would be receiving the same training, so I wished them the best of luck.

After parting from them, I continued down the hall and arrived at Seriana’s room.

However…

“Good work on your training, Vice-Captain Sera.”

“Yeah… good work. Um… are there guests inside?”

Normally, there aren’t any guards in Seriana’s room, so I wondered what was going on.

“The children have come to visit.”

“Oh my, that’s rare…”

Normally, the children would be in the adjacent children’s room with their nursemaids, and they rarely come here.

As I was talking in front of the door, it was opened from the inside.

One of the nursemaids of the twins opened the door, and since Seriana and the others inside must have already noticed my arrival, I decided to enter quickly.

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“I’m home.”

Inside the room, Seriana and Elena weren’t sitting on the sofa but were instead seated at the work desk.

Following their gaze, I saw two children playing on the sofa and two nursemaids with them.

There was another nursemaid, but she must have been taking care of the children beside them.

Despite this, the room, which is usually quiet, had become lively.

The power of children is incredible…

“Welcome back. How was the training?”

“Yeah… it was amazing. I knew it, but Teresa really is strong.”

It’s not about attack power or magical power, but her skill is outstanding.

There are many strong adventurers in this town, but they tend to push through with sheer firepower in the end. Teresa’s fighting style is a good learning experience.

Well… the question is how I can make use of it.

It seems like I conveyed what I was trying to say, as Seriana and Elena exchanged smiles.

They seem in a good mood…

“Still, it’s rare for you to bring Leo and the others here…”

“Oh, right!?”

I glanced over at the children, and they had taken over the cushions.

Luka-kun was left out, but Leo-kun was holding a white cat, and Rio-chan was holding a black cat.

That’s supposed to be a place to sit, you know?

“We initially let them sit down, but it seems they liked it and wouldn’t let go…”

Seriana shrugged her shoulders.

Stuff like stuffed animals doesn’t really exist in this world, so it’s likely that these cute things caught the children’s interest.

“By the way, have you decided on the design for the order you were talking about placing?”

“Hm? Yeah… a bear and a wolf. The workshop should be settling down soon, so I plan to place the order next month.”

I haven’t been around much lately, but if we’re taking an order at this time, it’s probably for spring, and the workshop’s work should be winding down by now.

It would be hard to start right away after placing the order, but I think it’s about time I made an appearance.

If I place the order at the wrong time, it might cause them some trouble.

After all, Seriana seems to really like it.

“I see. In that case, could you place a few more orders for me?”

She seems to like it more than just a little.

“…Is it alright if I decide the design?”

“Yeah. Do whatever you want.”

“Nnng…”

Maybe I’ll make it a cat again… I was thinking this when Elena joined the conversation.

“I’ve used it a few times myself, and it’s really comfortable to sit in. We decided to order a few for ourselves, too. They’ll be for guests, though, so the design will just be the usual ones.”

“Ohh…”

The workshop… good for them.

It looks like I might be able to make Seriana and Elena customers?

I had planned to talk about placing the order together when I go, but…

“Sera~”

The children were calling me from over there.

“I guess we’ll talk more next time. Sera, go play with them.”

“Okay~”

I replied to Seriana’s words, but since those kids can already walk, I had to brace myself a bit.

I wrapped my hands around the chains of the 【Ankle Bracelet】 and the tail so they wouldn’t grab onto it, then exhaled with a “Hmph!” and made my way over to the children.

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Sera ・【Hideout】 +1【Prayer】【Mira’s Blessing】【Wind Garment】 ・【Floating Orb】 +1【Shadow Sword】【Scarlet Bee Needle】【Fairy Eyes】【Dragon’s Lung】【Amber Sword】【Danrem’s Thread】【Serpent’s Tail】【Ankle Bracelet】【Amber Shield】【Purple Wings】【Red Sword】 ・30 cards

Seriana ・【Range Identification】 ・【】 ・38 cards

Elena ・【】 ・【Green Fang】【Amber Sword】 ・4 cards

Alec ・【Strong Strike】 ・【Red Shield】【Fierce Horned Trumpet】 ・9 cards