Chapter 358 – Somewhere Strange Atmosphere

“I’m home!”

“I’m back.”

Roman would be like that, and so would Ricke.

I will never forget for the rest of my life the look I faced the moment I raised my voice and stepped into the mansion.

A cool yard in the early evening.

How should I explain the sight of everyone gathered in that place and waiting…?

Those bright smiles and relief upon seeing that the two people have returned.

These were warm paintings that allowed people to retain warmth even when the wind was cold.

“Onii-sama…! Rike!!”

“It’s here -!!”

– Hiss! Sit! Sit!

Not only lovers, but also spirits who welcome us with cries.

In fact, it was a perfect meeting.

I can now tell just by looking at Rike’s refreshingly changed expression.

Everyone was happy that they had figured it out before even explaining what was going on, as if it was their own business.

“I really wasn’t eating and I was praying… I’m glad.”

Ceria clung to Roman’s clothes with one hand and hugged Rike’s waist with the other.

Rike helped Seria, who had a much cuter body than him, to her feet.

Chloe and Alice, who were caught around her, were also pulled and hugged at once.

“···Thank you for waiting. Thank you for welcoming me.”

Rike is unusually moist with emotions, so let’s use her wet voice.

The three people, who looked shocked for a moment, quickly smiled happily and surrounded Rike and hugged him.

“Hehe! Welcome.”

“Rike hugged me first…!”

“I hug you often~”

– Sigh!

Leaving behind the group of flowers blooming with a girlish atmosphere for a moment.

Eclair and Liline, who had been watching from behind because they could not act as boldly as the trio or Alice, quietly approached and spoke to her.

“It’s been hard. I’ve already heard brief news from the imperial family. A detailed report will be posted soon.”

“Roman, you worked hard. Ricke did a good job today too.”

Eclair and Lilyne reached out and stroked the head of the girl who was tied up in a hand-to-hand attack as if it were good.

‘It looks good.’

I never got tired of looking at the heartwarming pictures.

But.

There is no reason not to be satisfied with what you see and participate in that heaven.

“Everyone, come here.”

Roman opens his arms with a smile.

Eclair and Liline, who smiled like they couldn’t help it, were the first to be held in Roman’s arms.

It was comical to see everyone who followed behind them all piled together, but I couldn’t be happier.

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Saddam continued with dinner because Seria said she was hungry.

While waiting for the two people to leave for the estate, I served the food I had prepared in advance so that my upper legs would break.

Everyone listened to Roman and Ricke.

“The time interference magic I showed you last time was successful and it completely turned things upside down.”

“I’ve only swung swords my whole life, so I don’t know much about magic, but I know it’s not easy. That’s great.”

No one else knew, but Lily’s and Alice’s jaws dropped as they listened.

“How could you make such a dangerous attempt…!”

“When you look at it, it feels like decades have passed.”

From the beginning, Rike’s rapid growth was unrealistic even when observed from the side.

I thought I wouldn’t be surprised no matter what I heard now.

Even that was a pleasant miscalculation.

“So Rike is now Viscount?”

“You will have to listen to the church’s position to find out… But there is a high probability that will happen.”

“Roman is very thorough at work. I’m sure it will work out well.”

Next, let’s briefly and concisely summarize our experience at the territory.

As a result, it led to a happy atmosphere, with people saying that it would be a good thing if Ricke’s anger was relieved.

“···.”

The image of a harmonious and ideal family.

The girl felt her heart sink and put her hands down on the table.

A creeping impatience.

Rike gently pulled his lover’s collar to attract her attention.

Roman immediately understood the signal from next to him and asked in a whisper.

“Do you want to talk now?”

“Huh···!”

Rike, who had finished tidying up her hair, nodded at her.

Roman snapped his thick fingers and made a sound.

Perfect!

All eyes are focused on Roman.

Continuing the conversation on the topic of a future filled with hope and joy.

Everyone was showing brightly shining eyes.

“Rike has something really important to say, so please listen.”

Roman raised the corner of her mouth and stroked the head of Rike, who was sitting next to her.

“Phew…”

Ricke needed calming down through breathing.

Her emotions are particularly upset today.

Druk-

Rike got up from her chair and bowed her head.

The people who suddenly encountered the top of the girl’s head opened their eyes wide.

“I was being ridiculous and unreasonable to everyone sitting here, but I would like to say that I am grateful and sorry for accepting it so far.”

“””···?!”””

Ricke’s apple falls with an unexpected weight.

The seriousness that it was not a joke caught everyone off guard.

“The day I won against 3 knights. Even though it was a distant day and I don’t even know when it was, everyone cheered and waited for me without a single complaint… I’m so happy.”

Somehow, I think I know what he’s going to say.

At the same time as understanding.

Everyone was looking at Rike with a gentle smile, erasing her embarrassed feelings.

A confident mindset only on her way back.

Not only Roman, but also her family staying here with her became so precious that she couldn’t bear the guilt of taking up her time.

The girl who showed her true feelings blushed and pursed her lips in embarrassment.

Everyone was inwardly amazed at Rike’s delicate appearance, which was completely different from usual.

Lastly, they even said that once the chaotic situation stabilizes, they will become a real family.

From there, everyone’s eyes naturally moved towards Roman.

“I decided to take over the plan that Rike had. While getting rid of the three knights, I will root out the warlocks in the empire.”

“Roman. Can I ask you something?”

Eclair, who had been listening quietly, spoke up and nodded his head.

“Originally, the idea was not to get involved as long as no damage was caused, regardless of whether there was a warlock or not.”

“That’s right. I have that tendency.”

“If we were only going to deal with the 3 knights according to Rike’s wishes, we could somehow come up with a way. Why are you suddenly trying to eradicate all the warlocks in the empire?”

“Uhm…”

“No sarcasm intended. I’m just asking because I’m curious whether you’ve had a change of heart.”

Roman folded his thick arms and sighed.

After thinking carefully, Roman smiled at someone filling her mind and opened her mouth.

“I saw a cute child wearing a straw hat and dress. I thought that if I had children, such a lovely being would live in this world.”

“···!”

Ricke is guessing who the child is referring to.

The girl also listened and focused on the deeper explanation than what she had first heard.

“I don’t have any children yet who carry on my blood, but – assuming I had children of my own, I felt I couldn’t have them live in an empire full of dirty guys who make kidnapping a habit.”

“Then···.”

“I literally want to create an empire that is a little safer for my children to grow up and live in.”

The realization that a moment that felt vague is steadily approaching.

After understanding Roman’s answer, everyone’s cheeks turned red and they lowered their gaze.

“Hmm… Well, if this happens, I’ll need to sort things out quickly. I’ll have to report to the family soon about Chloe as well.”

Eclair, who covered the corner of her mouth that was twitching out of control and her reddened cheeks with her hand, answered calmly.

“Ah…! I have to tell my father and mother too!”

-Sit! Whoosh!

Alice remembered her parents at Edelman and did not hide the smile that bloomed on her face.

She raised her hand with Tero shaking the bud wildly.

“I have to go say hello to Alice’s parents together.”

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After a dinner filled with too much information.

As the time came to go to the bedroom.

Liline and Ceria rolled their eyes back and forth, unable to calm down.

There are things that make you feel instinctively about what will happen at night.

“···.”

Like the smile Ricke looks at her sister Electra.

Something like Eclair’s fidgeting and wiggling toes.

Like Chloe, who comes out after washing up and looks in the mirror to check out her white body.

Alice’s facial expression and clenched fists were a mixture of tension and anticipation.

Things like that.

Purple.

If I were to list the events that took place right away, there were so many that it could be said to be extensive. The timeline of what happened was tight.

Right after returning from her funeral at Electra’s estate, Rike’s decision was made.

In this narrow gap, Lilyne and Ceria have never slept ‘together’ with anyone.

In the first place, it wasn’t a matter of the sisters’ shame.

Until her younger brother got involved with Roman, Lily would hide in Roman’s arms whenever she had time.

Seria’s one experience at the territory is over.

“Uh, sister!”

“Huh···?”

Sister Electra can be recognized by the strange atmosphere that lingers in the mansion.

“Are you going to sleep in the bedroom today?”

Roman’s eyes, which were burning with affection from the moment we met upon his return, will turn out today.