When I arrived at the mansion, I was first shown to Dad’s office.

This office is set up as a workspace for Dad and the civil officials, but compared to being used to Riana’s mansion, it feels quite cramped.

It’s actually about half the size.

There are fewer civil officials here, and unlike Seriana’s place, Minea-san probably doesn’t work here.

Right now, unlike Riana’s place where Riesel is needed in every department, this place probably has many departments that can operate without Dad.

I wonder if it’s because of the difference in the history of the territories…

No, but the predecessor was Grandpa, so maybe Dad’s generation just built the organization more efficiently?

Anyway, greetings first.

I took a seat at the farthest desk, Dad’s seat.

I don’t really remember the faces of everyone in this room, but since no one reacted to me moving around on the 【Floating Orb】, I guess the ones who have been working here for a long time are still the same.

“Long time no see,” I said.

“Ah. You came,” Dad replied briefly, putting down the documents he was reading on the desk.

His desk was piled high with a huge stack of documents, but he didn’t seem to be writing anything.

Dad went to the battlefield with us, so maybe these are reports that piled up while he was away?

“So, what’s the reason for your visit today? Alexio and the others?”

Usually, I give prior notice before visiting, but today I came without an appointment.

Well, even so, the reason I come is usually about that, so I suppose he can guess.

“Yes, that’s right. Also, I’m holding this from Seriana,” I said, placing a letter taken from my pouch on his desk.

“Hmm… what’s it about?”

“I only heard a brief summary, but it’s about all sorts of church matters… and problems that happened in Riana during autumn.”

I had already informed the surrounding territories right after the rainy season ended, but the letter I brought contains more detailed information.

Well, it was formerly Zelkis territory, after all.

This might be useful for investigations here too.

“The church, huh… I received a report last night too. It seems they were up to some pretty elaborate tricks. After Seriana’s report, they quickly ordered an investigation of the city’s churches, but luckily, no suspicious facilities were found. Did you go to the northern church district?”

“Church…? No, I came straight here…”

To be exact, I did detour a bit here and there, but basically, I came straight to this mansion.

I haven’t gone near the church district.

“I see. That place usually has a lot of comings and goings, but it seems the number has decreased since the Riana incident. The influence of the Divine Kingdom here in the east will probably decline eventually.”

Dad said that, nodding a few times to himself.

Then he opened the letter and began reading.

The letter was several pages long, and after reading a few pages, Dad spoke.

“By the way, have you heard about the matter in the capital city this spring?”

“Yes… well, we’re just leaving it to our master and Grandpa…”

Hearing that, Dad gave a slight smile and started reading the letter again.

Hmm… this kind of reaction is very similar to Seriana’s.

◇

After taking care of business with Dad, I headed to Minea-san.

I also had a letter from Seriana for her, so I brought it along, and at the same time, I planned to give her some light healing.

Though the real reason I came today was to meet Alex and the others, and maybe healing wasn’t really necessary, Seriana had asked me to do it, and I also owe her in many ways.

Minea-san should be over 40 years old, but she still looks youthful as ever.

Maybe it’s partly because I sometimes do healing like this, but she really hasn’t slackened at all.

I wonder where she trains?

“Sera.”

“Huh!?”

As I was probing around her thighs and stomach with my butt, Minea-san suddenly called my name, and I couldn’t help but make a strange noise.

“What’s wrong? You made a weird noise…”

She asked gently.

I can’t really imagine her getting angry, but I wonder what would happen if I said that…

Better not try.

“No, I was just concentrating, so it surprised me… So, what is it?”

“I see? Well, that’s good then… Anyway, Serra-san, will you be staying here tonight?”

“Hmm. No, I plan to go home right after meeting Alex and the others.”

Thinking about the time after meeting Alex and the others, I’d probably return at night, and Seriana said it would be okay to stay over.

Well, there are adventurers here, and it seems the forest outside is calm, so maybe I don’t need to be that careful, but since Riana’s forces have decreased, I want to avoid leaving the city empty as much as possible.

“I see… I wanted to talk about the clothes you’ll wear in the capital… but I’ll write that in the letter. Could you come here one more time before you leave?”

“Yeah, got it.”

Seriana is preparing the formal wear, but I guess Minea-san will prepare the everyday clothes for the stay?

Though the departure is next month, so making them now might be too late… maybe they’re already prepared?

——————————————————————————————————————————————————————–

Sera・Blessing・【Hideout】+1【Prayer】【Mira’s Blessing】【Wind’s Garment】

Blessed Items・【Floating Orb】+1【Shadow Sword】+1【Scarlet Bee Needle】【Fairy’s Eye】【Dragon’s Lung】【Amber Sword】【Danrem’s Thread】【Serpent’s Tail】【Ankle Bracelet】【Amber Shield】【Purple Wings】【Red Sword】【Monkey’s Arm】・8 cards

Seriana・【Area Identification】・【】・0 cards

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

Alec・【Strong Strike】・【Red Shield】【Fierce Horned Trumpet】・10 cards