﻿\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_1")

\text
El was relaxing in Tiela's room, sipping tea.
\endtext

\text
And once again, Tiela let out a sigh.
\endtext

\text("El")
Are you troubled by something again?
\endtext

\text
Unable to ignore it any longer, El asked Tiela.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Huh? Oh... It's not really a big deal...

\endtext

\text("El")
If that's the case, please talk to me about it! I'll help
however I can!
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Really... Well then...
\endtext

\text("El")
Yes, yes♪
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Actually, I've started wanting a little more excitement when
having sex with Caym-sama.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
So, I was looking for someone who could join us...

\endtext

\text("El")
Huh?
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
So, you see...
\endtext

\text("El")
S-sorry! I just remembered something I have to do!!

\endtext

\text("El")
So, e-excuse me~!!
\endtext

\text
Before the conversation could go any further, El stood up
and hurriedly dashed out of the room.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...You don't have to run away.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...Hehe, inviting El might not be such a bad idea. I should
talk to Caym-sama about this♪
\endtext

\text
Imagining what might happen next, Tiela enjoyed her tea.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_2")

\text("Sapphire")
Isn't that... over there...?
\endtext

\text
Following Sapphire's gaze was Agri, walking away with a sour
look on her face.
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
(Agri, if I remember right... I wonder how she'd react to
me?)
\endtext

\text
Curiosity bubbling up inside him, Sapphire called out to
Agri.
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Hey, got a minute?
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Hm? Oh, Sapphire. You need something?

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Agri, you don't like women, right? So what about me?

\endtext

\text("Agri")
It's not like I hate women or anything. But you being a guy,
well...
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Oh, are you doubting me? If you want, I can prove it to you
right here.

\endtext

\text
Saying that, Sapphire pinched the hem of his skirt with his
fingers.
\endtext

\text
Agri quickly turned her face away in a panic.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
H-hey, cut it out. Save that kind of thing for your man.

\endtext

\text
With those parting words, Agri quickly hurried off.

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Jeez, what a bore. Well, just like Agri said, maybe I'll go
hang out with Caym.

\endtext

\text
And so, exchanging playful banter with Fio, Sapphire headed
toward Caym's bedroom.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_3")

\text("Agri")
Oww...
\endtext

\text
Agri was walking down the corridor, favoring the injuries
from the last battle.
\endtext

\text
Just then, Morte appeared, blocking her path.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Why are you here...?
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Shouldn't I be asking you that? What are you doing here?

\endtext

\text("Morte")
............
\endtext

\text
With that, Morte slowly looked Agri up and down from head to
toe.
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...You look like you're about to die...?
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Hah, sorry to disappoint, but I don't die that easy. See?
Still kicking!
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...But... if you stay like this, you'll definitely die...

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Huh? What makes you say that?

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...You have a clear aura of death around you... that's
why...
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...But, if you die, that's fine too... I'm sure you'll make
a nice corpse...
\endtext

\text
With those words, Morte took a puff from her pipe and walked
away.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
...Guess I'll have Tiela take a look at me.
\endtext

\text
Left behind, Agri shivered and headed for the infirmary.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_4")

\text("Orphis")
I'm back now.
\endtext

\text
When Orphis returned to her room after the mission, Marlt
greeted her cheerfully.
\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Welcome back!
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
I'm home, Marlt. Were you a good girl?

\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Yup!
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Oh, and thank you for always looking after Marlt.

\endtext

\text
As she patted Marlt's head, Orphis called out to Agri, who
was tidying up the toys and about to leave.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
You don't have to thank me. I do it because I want to.

\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Uncle's amazing, you know~♪
\endtext

\text("Agri")
I told you, stop calling me uncle.
\endtext

\text
Watching Agri bicker with Marlt, Orphis couldn't help but
smile.
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
You know, maybe you're actually better suited for this than
for fighting.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Nah, no way. Anyway, see you later, Marlt.

\endtext

\text
With a wry smile, Agri left the room.

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
He says that, but he always takes such good care of Marlt.

\endtext

\text
Muttering to herself, Orphis started thinking about what to
make for dinner.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_5")

\text
When Beatrice stopped by the office, as usual, Risbell was
hard at work.
\endtext

\text
As she absentmindedly flipped through a book, Risbell spoke
up first.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Um, Beatrice-san. There's something I'd like to ask you, if
that's okay?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hm? Sure, ask me anything.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Caym-sama is like that now, but... what was he like as a
child?

\endtext

\text
Only Beatrice knows what Caym was like in the past.

\endtext

\text
Feeling a bit flattered that Risbell was interested,
Beatrice searched her memories.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Caym as a child, huh. Let's see...

\endtext

\text
Beatrice pondered, comparing the old Caym with the current
one in her mind.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hmm...
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...Gulp.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Well, in a lot of ways, he hasn't changed at all.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
So, you mean... he's always been that... pervy?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Exactly. He was always chasing after older women's asses.


\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Even though he had such a beautiful big sister right next to
him all this time, don't you think that's kind of rude?

\endtext

\text
At that moment, Risbell noticed the smell of alcohol on
Beatrice.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Uh, I see...
\endtext

\text
Regretting her question, Risbell ended up having to listen
to Beatrice's complaints for several hours.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_6")

\text
As Tiela walked through the labyrinth, she spotted the back
of a lovely girl in a dress... no, a boy.

\endtext

\text
Tiela had been told that Sapphire was a boy.

\endtext

\text
But even seeing him like this, she just couldn't believe it.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Um, Sapphire-san? Do you have a moment?

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Hm? What is it?
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Um... is it really true that you're a man, Sapphire-san?

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
A man? Me? No way! Don't lump me in with something like
that!

\endtext

\text
Hearing those words, Tiela let out a relieved smile.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
R-right, of course. There's no way someone as beautiful as
you could be a man.
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Exactly♪ I'm not a man, I'm a boy-girl. So don't get it
wrong, okay?♪

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Huh? What does that―
\endtext

\text
Before she could ask what he meant, Sapphire had already
walked away.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_7")

\text("Rebecca")
Oh, hello there, Margaretta-chan.

\endtext

\text
As she was heading back to her room after eating, Margaretta
ran into Rebecca.
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Ah, Rebecca. It must be tough dealing with such rough folks
all the time, huh?
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh, not at all. Ah, and you too―thank you for your hard
work.
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
...Hm?
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Well then, see you♪
\endtext

\text
Margaretta glanced over at the old man, who should have been
completely hidden from sight and presence.
\endtext

\text
And from there, she sensed the old man nodding
apologetically.
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Hmm... I never thought there'd be someone who could see the
old man.

\endtext

\text
With a look of pure surprise, Margaretta muttered to
herself.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_8")

\text
Tiela invited Jessica to her room to enjoy some tea
together.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
This is the first time we've really had a proper talk,
Jessica-san.
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Yes, that's right. I've always wanted to have a good chat
with you too, Tiela-sama.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Oh, is that so? In that case, I wish I'd spoken to you
sooner.
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
...That's right. Since we haven't talked much until now,
let's make up for it today, shall we?
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...But I don't really have anything to brag about like you
do, Jessica-san...
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Oh? You shouldn't be so modest.

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
I heard you showed a video of your act with Caym-sama in
front of everyone the other day?
\endtext

\text
Jessica said with a laugh, making Tiela blush in
embarrassment.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
W-well, you too, Jessica-san... with so many men...

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Hehe, I'm sure you'd enjoy it too, Tiela-sama.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...W-what's it like? Being taken by so many men...

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
It's incredibly thrilling... Once you experience it, you'll
get hooked♪
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...I don't think I could ever be like you.

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Don't worry, Tiela-sama. If you'd like, I can teach you all
sorts of things.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Oh my...! That's a wonderful suggestion. Please, I'd love
that.
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Hehehe, I knew you'd say that, Tiela-sama♪

\endtext

\text
And so, Jessica and Tiela dove into a lively conversation
about deep and abnormal sex.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_9")

\text("Agri")
Oww... Did it again.
\endtext

\text
Agri walked down the hallway, rubbing the spot where he'd
been injured in the last battle.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Hm, what's that?
\endtext

\text
Agri spotted some goblins up ahead in the corridor, chatting
happily.
\endtext

\text
Normally, he'd just walk past, but for some reason Agri was
curious and listened in without being noticed.

\endtext

\text("Goblin A")
―With the way Captain Agri is now, I feel like I could beat
him easy.
\endtext

\text("Goblin B")
Oh! That's some confidence.
\endtext

\text("Goblin A")
Of course! I was on the front lines and didn't get a
scratch.
\endtext

\text("Goblin A")
But Captain Agri―no, Agri took a hit, didn't he?

\endtext

\text
The goblin laughed, clutching his stomach.
\endtext

\text
The other goblin was about to laugh too, but froze when he
saw Agri approaching.
\endtext

\text("Goblin B")
H-hey, maybe we should...
\endtext

\text("Goblin A")
Huh? We're just getting started! Even if he finds out and
comes at me, I'll just beat him down.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Oh, you sure talk big...
\endtext

\text("Goblin A")
Huh?
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Well then, since you brought it up, how about a sparring
match? You're stronger than me, right?
\endtext

\text
Without giving the cocky goblin a chance to protest, Agri
dragged him off to the training grounds.

\endtext

\text
After Agri left the training grounds, the goblin was left
lying there in tatters.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_10")

\text
Risbell was working in the office, but she just couldn't
concentrate.
\endtext

\text
The main reason was El, who kept staring at her.

\endtext

\text("El")
............
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...Um, do you need something?
\endtext

\text("El")
Ah, don't mind me. Please keep working.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Mmm...
\endtext

\text
Risbell didn't even feel like arguing and forced herself to
keep moving her hands.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
(...Where is she looking?)
\endtext

\text
Unable to ignore the gaze any longer, Risbell followed El's
line of sight to see what she was looking at.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
(...My... chest?)
\endtext

\text
Then, El looked away from Risbell, glanced at her own chest,
and grinned triumphantly.
\endtext

\text("El")
...Hehe♪ Well then, I'll be going now♪

\endtext

\text
With that, El left the office.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...W-Wait!! Just because you feel like you've won, doesn't
mean I'm okay with it!!

\endtext

\text
Risbell hurriedly stood up and chased after El.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_11")

\text
Tiela was playing with Marlt at Orphis's request.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Come in, it's open.
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Thanks. Then, I'll come in without holding back.

\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Mama!!
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
I'm home, Marlt. Were you a good girl?

\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Yeah!
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
He was a little mischievous, but it's good for boys to be
energetic.
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
I'm glad to hear that.
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
This kid has so much energy, I was worried he might be a
handful.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Fufu, not at all. Please come by anytime.

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Thank you, that's a big help. Well then, shall we go, Marlt?
Make sure to say thank you.

\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Okaaay!
\endtext

\text


\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Thank you, lady! See you!
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
L-Lady...!?
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
A-Ahahaha... W-Well then, we'll be going...

\endtext

\text
With a wry smile, Orphis quickly left the room with Marlt in
tow.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...Do I really look that old...?
\endtext

\text
Tiela's sad mutter echoed through the quiet room.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_12")

\text
Feeling a bit peckish, Tiela was drawn to the tavern by a
delicious smell.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh my, it's rare to see you here, Tiela-san.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...Yes, the smell was just so good that I got a little
hungry.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh dear, that's no good. Just wait a moment, I'll bring
something right out.
\endtext

\text
With that, Rebecca disappeared behind the counter.

\endtext

\text
After a little while, Rebecca returned with a steaming hot
bowl of soup.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Sorry to keep you waiting. This is my special soup, it'll
warm you right up.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Thank you very much. Ah, it smells wonderful... I'll dig in
right away.
\endtext

\text
Saying that, Tiela brought the soup to her lips.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...Delicious...
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Hehe, I'm honored to hear that from you, Tiela-san.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Phew... If I could eat food this good every day, I'd want to
come here all the time.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Of course, come by anytime. I'll always have something tasty
ready for you♪

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Well then, I'll take you up on that... I'll come by for this
soup again tomorrow.
\endtext

\text
Smiling, Tiela savored the soup.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_13")

\text("Tiela")
Excuse me, El.
\endtext

\text("El")
T-Tiela-sama!! Wh-Why are you here!?

\endtext

\text
Surprised by Tiela's visit, El hurriedly tried to hide
something.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Well, you're always the one coming to see me, so I thought
I'd come visit you for a change.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
More importantly, El, what did you just hide?

\endtext

\text
At those words, El's body gave a startled jolt.

\endtext

\text("El")
N-No, I'm not hiding anything!! You must be imagining
things, really!!
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...So you won't tell me the truth.
\endtext

\text
Saying that, Tiela looked a little disappointed.

\endtext

\text
That expression was one El had seen before... the look of
someone who had given up everything and left it all to
Rudol.
\endtext

\text("El")
O-Okay! I'll tell you, so please don't make that face!?

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Really?
\endtext

\text("El")
Yes... It's this. It's an illusion stone I borrowed from
Caym-sama.
\endtext

\text
Hearing it was Caym's illusion stone, Tiela had a pretty
good idea what it was about and blushed faintly.

\endtext

\text("El")
Well, since we're at it, would you like to watch it
together, Tiela-sama?
\endtext

\text
Tiela hesitated for a moment, but then nodded.

\endtext

\text
And so, the illusion stone viewing party began in El's room.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_14")

\text
As Margaretta was walking down the corridor, Tiela called
out to her from behind.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Margaretta-san, could you wait a moment?

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Hm? Oh, Tiela. Is there something urgent?


\endtext

\text("Tiela")
No, it's not urgent, but... I just really wanted to thank
you.
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Thank me? I don't remember doing anything worth being
thanked for...
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
No, thanks to the advice you gave me before, my worries have
been resolved.

\endtext

\text
At those words, Margaretta tried to recall what she had
said, digging through her memories.

\endtext

\text
Then, finding the one memory that fit, her cheeks stiffened.

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
...Was it that thing where I told you to try watching the
illusion stone?
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Yes, that's right♪ Thanks to that, Caym-sama did all sorts
of things for me♪

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
I-I see... Well, that's good then...

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Yes, thank you so much. Well then, I'll excuse myself now.

\endtext

\text
With that, Tiela bowed her head and disappeared down the
corridor.
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
...Hmm. I feel kind of responsible for this.

\endtext

\text
She'd heard all sorts of details from El about what Tiela
and Caym had been up to.

\endtext

\text
And it might have been her own advice that set it all in
motion.
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Well, as long as Tiela herself seems happy, that's what
matters most.
\endtext

\text
Trying not to think about it any further, Margaretta
returned to her room.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_15")

\text
As Sapphire was browsing cosmetics, El called out to him
from behind.
\endtext

\text("El")
Ah, hello! Are you shopping too, Sapphire-san?

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Yeah. They provide a lot here, but if you want makeup or
cute clothes, you have to buy them yourself.

\endtext

\text("El")
I see, that sounds tough...
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Huh? El, are you not interested in this kind of stuff?

\endtext

\text("El")
Ahaha, I guess I'm more about practicality. Besides, even if
I dress up, I don't think I'd look much different...

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Really? I think you'd look pretty good, El...

\endtext

\text("El")
Just hearing you say that is enough for me, Sapphire-san.


\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
You're giving up that easily...? Don't you want the person
you love to tell you you're beautiful?

\endtext

\text("El")
Uh... w-well... that might be nice...
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Hehe, right? If you want, we can shop together! I'll teach
you all sorts of things♪

\endtext

\text("El")
Eh... w-wait a second!
\endtext

\text
El hurriedly pulled out her wallet from her pocket to check
inside.
\endtext

\text
After checking her nearly empty wallet, El squeezed it
tightly and shoved it back in her pocket.
\endtext

\text("El")
P-please wait! I'll go get some money right now!!

\endtext

\text
Watching El run off, Sapphire laughed cheerfully.

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Yeah, yeah♪ It's nice, isn't it? Seeing a girl in love like
that♪
\endtext

\text("Fio")
Heh heh heh, why are you acting like it's someone else's
problem?
\endtext

\text("Fio")
You're still agonizing over what to buy because you want
Caym to say that to you too, aren't you?
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
...Shut up.
\endtext

\text
Sapphire pouted and smacked Fio.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_16")

\text
As Sapphire was out for a walk, someone called out to him
from behind.
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
So, have you gotten used to things here yet?
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Oh, Margaretta. Everyone's been really nice, and the food is
delicious... So far, it's been great.

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
That's good to hear. But, hmm... No matter how many times I
see you, you only look like a lovely young girl.

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
...Are you really a man?
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Yeah, I'm technically a guy... but I'd rather you call me an
otokonoko.
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
...I don't really get it, but well, since we're both devoted
to the same man, let's get along.
\endtext

\text
With that, Margaretta walked off, still wearing a gentle
smile.
\endtext

\text
Right after Margaretta left, Fio spoke up.

\endtext

\text("Fio")
...She was suspicious of you, you know.
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Hm? How so? I could've killed her anytime if I wanted to♪

\endtext

\text
Fio let out an exasperated sigh at Sapphire's cheerful tone.

\endtext

\text("Fio")
You seriously didn't notice? That scary old man was glaring
at you from your blind spot.

\endtext

\text("Fio")
He was probably watching your reaction. Trying to see if you
were an enemy of Margaretta or not.

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
R-really? I didn't notice at all...

\endtext

\text
Hearing Fio's words, Sapphire broke out in a cold sweat.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_17")

\text
Rebecca served a piping hot bowl of soup to the Orphis
family who had come to the tavern.
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Mmm♪ Rebecca's cooking really is the best♪

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh my, I'm so happy to be complimented by someone with
housewife experience like you.
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
I was pretty confident in my own cooking... but I have to
admit, Rebecca, you win hands down.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
I've been running this place for years, you know? If I lost
that easily, I'd have no pride left.
\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Auntie! Seconds, please!
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Alright, alright, just wait a moment♪
\endtext

\text
Rebecca picked up the empty bowl and headed to the kitchen.

\endtext

\text
When Rebecca returned carrying the bowl of soup, a smile
spread across Marlt's face.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Here you go, thanks for waiting♪ There's still plenty more,
so eat as much as you like.
\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Okay♪ Thank you♪
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
...Maybe I should brush up on my cooking too.
\endtext

\text
Watching Marlt eat so happily, Orphis muttered quietly.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh, if that's the case, I'm teaching the kids here all sorts
of things, so why don't you join us, Orphis?

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Really? Well, since you offered, I'll gladly take you up on
that.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Hehe, just come whenever it's convenient for you. I'll be
waiting.
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Yeah, I'll do my best to come as often as I can.

\endtext

\text
Saying that, Orphis brought a spoonful of soup to her mouth.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_18")

\text
El, who had come to the tavern, spotted Risbell looking
gloomy.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Sigh...
\endtext

\text("El")
Did something happen, Risbell-san? You look really down.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, it's not like anything in particular happened...

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...I'm just a little troubled about Caym-sama.

\endtext

\text("El")
About Caym-sama...? ...Did he give you some kind of lewd
order or something?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, it's not that...

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
As the leader of this army, I just wish Caym-sama would act
with a bit more dignity...

\endtext

\text
Risbell's voice grew smaller and smaller, lacking
confidence.
\endtext

\text("El")
That's impossible. I mean, it's Caym-sama we're talking
about.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Right... I know, I really do.

\endtext

\text
As Risbell slumped her shoulders, El gently placed a hand on
her.
\endtext

\text("El")
Drinks are on me today! Let's have a drink together.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Ugh, thank you so much...
\endtext

\text
While gently patting Risbell's shoulder, El placed an order
for drinks with Rebecca.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_19")

\text
While Caym was tending to the illusion stone, Risbell was
working on the ledgers beside him.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
(...Huh? The numbers aren't matching up?)
\endtext

\text
No matter how many times she checked the documents and
recalculated, the balance of the military funds didn't match
the results.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Excuse me for a moment?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Whoa, don't startle me like that! I almost dropped the
illusion stone.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...No, that's not really important.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
The balance of the military funds doesn't match the
calculations on the paperwork. Do you have any idea why that
might be?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
How would I know? I leave almost all the management of the
Demon Lord's Army to you.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
That's true... I'll try going over it one more time.

\endtext

\text
With a sigh, Risbell said that and turned her gaze back to
the documents.
\endtext

\text
On the way, her eyes landed on the illusion stone Caym was
holding.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Caym-sama, there's one more thing I'd like to ask you, if
that's all right?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
What is it this time?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
That illusion stone―how did you buy it?

\endtext

\text
When Risbell asked that, Caym visibly stiffened.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Uh~ What are you talking about?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, the illusion stone you're holding right now―it's new,
isn't it? I'm asking how you got it.

\endtext

\text
Seeing Caym refuse to answer, Risbell's suspicion turned
into certainty.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
I see, so the reason my calculations don't add up is because
of that illusion stone...
\endtext

\text("Caym")
N-No, that's not it!? There's no way this thing cost two
gold coins!
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...Oh? And how did you know the discrepancy was exactly two
gold coins?
\endtext

\text
Caym grimaced, realizing he'd dug his own grave.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
I told you so many times!! Don't touch the military funds!!

\endtext

\text
With her face red with anger, Risbell scolded Caym,
forgetting all about the time.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_20")

\text
After finishing training, El dragged herself to the tavern,
completely exhausted.
\endtext

\text("El")
Ugh, I'm so hungry...
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Here you go.
\endtext

\text
As soon as El sat down, Rebecca brought over some food.

\endtext

\text("El")
Huh? But I haven't ordered anything yet?
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
I heard you had training today, so I prepared a few things
in advance...
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Maybe I went overboard? If so, I can take it back.

\endtext

\text("El")
Ah! W-Wait! I'll eat it, I'll eat it all!

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Hehe, you're in such a hurry―you must've been really hungry.

\endtext

\text("El")
Yeah... mmph, munch... Just thinking about more training
tomorrow makes me a little depressed...

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Hehe, then I'll have food ready for you around this time
tomorrow too♪
\endtext

\text("El")
Really? Alright, if I get to eat delicious food, I think I
can get through tomorrow too!

\endtext

\text
Saying that, El happily devoured the food that had been
prepared.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_21")

\text
As Caym was glaring at some documents, Margaretta walked in.

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Hmm, are you daydreaming in the middle of the day? Caym
actually working... that's just impossible.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Now I know exactly how you usually see me. But sorry to
disappoint you, this isn't a dream.

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
...But what kind of wind blew you this way? For you to
actually be working seriously.
\endtext

\text
Margaretta grabbed a document from the desk and checked its
contents.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
It's not like I'm actually working. I'm just checking over
things.
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Oh...? And what are you going to do by checking the details
of the troops?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Back when I first started the Demon Lord's army, I could
remember every single soldier's face.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
But as our territory expanded, we got more soldiers. Lately,
there are a lot of them whose faces I don't even know.

\endtext

\text
At that, Caym looked off into the distance for a moment.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
But those guys are fighting for us. So... I want to know at
least a little about them.

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Oh, that's a commendable attitude... Looks like you really
do have what it takes to be a leader.

\endtext

\text
Margaretta nodded in agreement, satisfied.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Anyway, didn't you come here because you needed something
from me?
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Oh! That's right! There's a merchant in the labyrinth who
says he has an appointment with you...

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Oh! Is it that time already? Where is the merchant waiting?

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
In the throne room... But are you done checking the troops?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
I can do that later. But if I let that merchant get away
now, who knows when I'll see him again...!

\endtext

\text
With that, Caym hurried out of the room.

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Merchant...? Oh, is it about those illusion stones again?
Well, that's just like him.
\endtext

\text
Left behind, Margaretta gave a wry smile.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_22")

\text
As Caym was wandering around town, a sudden impact hit his
left arm.
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Caym♪ What are you doing here?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Whoa! Oh, it's you, Sapphire.

\endtext

\text
Sapphire, who had hugged him, looked a bit annoyed at Caym's
reaction.
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Muu... What's with that tone? Am I not good enough for you?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
No, it's not that. Anyone would be surprised if someone
suddenly hugged them.
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
But still, you hurt my feelings, you know.

\endtext

\text
Sapphire, pouting, gave Caym a meaningful look.

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Hmm... I don't think I'll feel better unless you buy me some
clothes♪
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hmph, that was your plan from the start, wasn't it?

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Nope, not at all♪
\endtext

\text
Sapphire denied it with a beaming smile.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Sigh... So, where's the outfit you want? Fine, I'll buy it
for you.
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Really!? Hmm, it pays to ask♪ Well then, let's go right
away!♪
\endtext

\text
Caym was dragged along by Sapphire as they headed out
shopping.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_23")

\text("El")
Um, Caym-sama? Are you listening?

\endtext

\text
Staring at the wine and fruit on the table, Caym was lost in
thought.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hm? Oh, El... When did you come in?

\endtext

\text("El")
'Oh, what?' What do you mean, 'what?' Wait, did you not even
notice me come in!?

\endtext

\text
Caym turned to face El, who looked a bit miffed.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Ah, sorry. I was just thinking about something... But
actually, you came at just the right time.

\endtext

\text("El")
What's so 'right' about it?
\endtext

\text
When Caym glanced back at the fruit, El's eyes followed his
gaze.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hmm... I got my hands on some rare fruit, but it seems to
spoil quickly.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
I was thinking of eating it today, but I couldn't find
anyone, and eating it alone seemed a bit sad.

\endtext

\text("El")
Ah! Does that mean you'll let me have some too!?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Yeah, might as well. If you don't want any, I'll just take
it to the tavern.
\endtext

\text("El")
No! I'll eat it! Please let me have some, I'm begging you!


\endtext

\text("Caym")
Since you're here, you can pour the drinks too.
\endtext

\text("El")
Of course, with pleasure!♪
\endtext

\text
El poured wine from the bottle on the table into the glass
Caym held out.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_24")

\text("Marlt")
Ah! It's the Demon Lord~♪
\endtext

\text
While Caym was eating at the tavern, Orphis showed up with
Marlt in tow.
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Looks like there aren't any open seats. Mind if we sit here?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Sure, go ahead. Having lunch with a beauty like you, Orphis,
is the best.

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Don't say embarrassing things like that in front of Marlt...

\endtext

\text
Blushing, Orphis sat down next to Caym.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Heh, you don't seem to mind it that much, do you? Then
what's the problem?
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
That's exactly why I told you to stop it in front of Marlt!

\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Mama, are you and the Demon Lord going to get married?

\endtext

\text
At Marlt's sudden question, Orphis started coughing
violently.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Haha, in that case, Marlt, you'd be the next Demon Lord.

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
What are you talking about!? There's no way that's
happening!
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Really? I wouldn't mind at all.
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
More importantly, who taught you something like that?

\endtext

\text("Marlt")
Auntie Rebecca said it! She told people who were talking
like Mama and the Demon Lord that!

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Listen, okay? Even if you see people like that, you
shouldn't just say things like that out of nowhere, alright?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
That's so sad... Do you really hate the idea of marrying me
that much?
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
You too! Enough with the teasing already!

\endtext

\text
As he soothed the angry Orphis, Caym enjoyed his lunch.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_25")

\text
While Caym was strolling through town, he noticed a crowd
gathering.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hm? What's all this commotion about?
\endtext

\text("Citizen A")
...Well, actually, there's a flasher exposing her chest over
there, but it's kind of creepy...
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Oh ho, a flasher, huh... Maintaining public order is also
the army's job. Guess I'll have to set an example myself!

\endtext

\text
With a sly grin, Caym made his way to the center of the
commotion.
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Haa...
\endtext

\text
There was Morte, puffing on her pipe.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
You being out during the day is beyond rare―it's practically
unheard of.
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Is that so...?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Anyway, have you seen a flasher around here? I heard there's
one in this area.
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...No idea... But these stares have been annoying for a
while now...
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hm? People are definitely staring... Is the rumored flasher
nearby?
\endtext

\text
As Caym looked around, his eyes suddenly landed on Morte.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
...I see. Now I get why everyone's staring at you.


\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Why is that...?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
It's nothing major... But if you're going out, at least
cover your chest.
\endtext

\text
At Caym's words, the onlookers who'd been listening all
nodded in agreement.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_26")

\text
Tiela was strolling through the city of Lusario with Caym.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hmm, the city is really lively again. That's just like
Risbell.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
...Yes, it is.
\endtext

\text
Tiela gazed at the streets of Lusario with a somewhat
complicated expression.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
What's wrong? Is something bothering you?

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
No, it's just... I've never seen it this bustling before.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
I see... Well, you were the queen. I guess you couldn't just
walk around the city for no reason like this.

\endtext

\text
At Caym's words, Tiela nodded.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Maybe it really was for the best that Lusario came under
your rule, Caym-sama.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Now I can see how they live, like this.

\endtext

\text
Tiela gently wrapped her arm around Caym's as they strolled
through the city.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_27")

\text("El")
Ahh~ ow ow ow...
\endtext

\text
Still injured from the last battle, El walked along, rubbing
the treated area.
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...What are you doing here...?

\endtext

\text("El")
I could ask you the same, Morte-san. What are you doing
here?
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...I see...
\endtext

\text("El")
Wh-What is it? Is there something on my face?

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...It's nothing...
\endtext

\text("El")
Th-Then why are you staring at me like that?

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Because you smell...
\endtext

\text("El")
Eh, what!! Do I smell sweaty? I haven't been able to bathe
since I got hurt...
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...That's not it...
\endtext

\text("El")
Huh? Then... what do I smell like?

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...The scent of death... The kind that only comes to those
who die in battle...
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...A Brightleaf corpse is a rare thing... I'm looking
forward to it...
\endtext

\text
With a sultry smile, Morte walked away from El―

\endtext

\text
Left behind, El swore to properly heal her wounds.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_28")

\text
With time to kill, Caym was wandering the labyrinth when he
spotted Agri.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
What are you doing here?
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Hm? Oh, it's you, boss! Hey, you came at just the right
time!
\endtext

\text("Caym")
A good spot? Did you find something nice?

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Nah. I just want you to spar with me, boss.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
And why do I have to bother with something so tedious?

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Well, you looked bored, boss. Figured you might as well keep
me company.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hmph, what's so fun about training with another guy?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
If it's between sparring with you or going back to my room
to watch illusion stones, I'll take the stones.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Aw, come on, boss, just this once!

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Ugh, you're so persistent! That's why people start rumors
about you liking men.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
What? Hey, even you, boss―don't say that...!?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Are we done here? I'm going back to my room to watch
illusion stones. I'm a busy man!
\endtext

\text
With that, Caym left Agri behind and walked away.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_29")

\text
As Risbell was checking documents, Orphis entered the room.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
What's the matter? It's rare for you to come by, Orphis-san.

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
No big reason. I just wanted to thank you.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
But... I don't remember doing anything that would make you
thank me, Orphis-san...

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Caym told me you set up a budget for Marlt. I just had to
thank you.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Oh, no...! I just followed what Caym-sama decided...


\endtext

\text("Orphis")
But you could've refused, right? So I still have to thank
you.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Marlt-san might be important for the future of the Demon
Lord's army. Think of it as an investment.

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Heh, alright, let's go with that.

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Still, thanks for thinking about that kid.

\endtext

\text
Orphis smiled at Risbell, who blushed and returned to her
work.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_30")

\text("Orphis")
Tch... Can't believe I messed up like this. Guess I'm
getting rusty...
\endtext

\text
After being injured in the last battle, Orphis was lying in
bed getting treated.
\endtext

\text
As Orphis zoned out, a knock at the door signaled a visitor.

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
If you need something, come in. The door's not locked.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Sorry to intrude...
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
...That's rare. You don't usually visit people's rooms.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Hmm, but it seems it was pointless after all...

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Hey now, you come all the way to visit and that's what you
say?
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Is that so?
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Sigh... So, what did you come here for?
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...If you were about to die, I thought I could make you
immortal... but I guess you don't need that, do you...?
\endtext

\text("Orphis")
That's right. I don't plan on dying and leaving Marlt
behind, but I also don't plan on becoming an undead.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Then just don't die... If your kid asks me, I might have
to bring you back...

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Thanks for the warning. I'll do my best not to need your
help.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Yes, do your best...
\endtext

\text
With a satisfied look, Morte left the room.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_31")

\text
As Caym walked down the busy hallway dealing with the
aftermath of the battle, someone called out to him.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Oh, isn't that Caym? Did you come to pick me up because you
were worried about your big sister~?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
No, I just happened to be passing by...

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hehe, you're so shy♪ Well, fine, I'll let you say that's the
reason♪
\endtext

\text("Caym")
No, I really was just passing by.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Geez, saying things like that... Weren't you worried about
your big sister?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Nah, I figured someone like you could handle enemies like
that easily.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hmm, that's nice of you to say♪ But you could worry about me
a little, you know?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Well then... from now on, I'd prefer if you didn't go to the
front lines so much.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hmm... Well, I'll think about it. Anyway, I'm hungry, so
let's go get something to eat♪

\endtext

\text
Saying that, Beatrice grabbed Caym's arm and headed for the
tavern.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_32")

\text
Beatrice spotted Orphis playing with Marlt and called out to
her.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hello, Orphis. So that's the famous Marlt?

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Come to think of it, this is your first time meeting. Hey,
Marlt! Say hi to the nice lady.
\endtext

\text("Marlt")
H-hello...
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hello, Marlt. I'm Beatrice, nice to meet you♪

\endtext

\text
When Beatrice greeted her with a smile, Marlt quickly hid
behind Orphis.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Oh dear, did I scare her off...?

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
Hahaha, no, no! She's just shy because a pretty lady
suddenly talked to her.

\endtext

\text
As Orphis said that, Marlt blushed and patted Orphis's leg.


\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Haha, I see, that's a relief. But even if you're
embarrassed, you shouldn't hit your mom.

\endtext

\text("Marlt")
...I'm sorry.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Yeah, Marlt is a good girl. So next time, don't be shy and
make sure to say hello, okay?♪

\endtext

\text("Marlt")
...Okay, I got it! Oh, do you want to play with us too,
onee-chan?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Ah, sorry. I have plans with Caym after this...

\endtext

\text("Orphis")
I see... That's too bad, Marlt. Well, if you get the chance,
could you play with Marlt sometime?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Of course! See you again, Marlt♪

\endtext

\text
Waving with a smile, Beatrice started walking toward Caym's
room.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_33")

\text
As Jessica was walking down the corridor, Beatrice called
out to her from behind.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hey, do you have a minute?
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
...What do you want?
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Oh my, that's cold... But are you sure you want to act like
that toward me?
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
...What do you mean by that?
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
I'm Caym's sister, you know? Don't you think you should try
to get along with your possible future sister-in-law?

\endtext

\text
Jessica frowned for a moment, but quickly relaxed.

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
That's true... Since we're here, why don't we talk over some
tea somewhere?
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Fufufu, I agree♪ Treat your future sister-in-law, okay?♪

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Oh? Isn't it usually the sister-in-law who pays for this
kind of thing?
\endtext

\text
Exchanging playful banter, Jessica and Beatrice started
walking toward the tavern.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_34")

\text
While Tiela was bored in her room, Risbell came to visit.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Excuse me, Tiela-sama.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Welcome, Risbell-san. ...But you don't have to call me
'sama', you know?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, I really couldn't do that...
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Hehe, sorry for making things awkward. By the way... did you
need something?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
It's nothing major. I just wanted to ask if you've found
anything inconvenient about living in the labyrinth.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
If there's anything, I'll do my best to improve it.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Thank you for your concern... But it's fine. I'm very
satisfied with my life right now.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
I see, that's good to hear. But if anything comes up, please
don't hesitate to tell me.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Thank you, Risbell-san. Since you've come all this way,
would you like to have some tea with me?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
That sounds nice, I'll take you up on your offer. I'd love
to hear more from you as well.
\endtext

\text
Risbell and Tiela spent their time chatting over tea.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_35")

\text
El and Jessica were glaring at each other, sparks flying
between them.
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
...
\endtext

\text("El")
...
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
You sure know how to run your mouth.
\endtext

\text("El")
Right back at you. I could say the exact same thing.

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
What are you talking about? I'm the one who satisfies
Caym-sama the most.
\endtext

\text("El")
What are you saying? If you're going to talk nonsense, do it
in your sleep. I'm the one who satisfies Caym-sama the most!

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
If that's how it is... you know what this means, right?
\endtext

\text("El")
...Yes, I do.
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Let's have Caym-sama―
\endtext

\text("El")
―decide once and for all!
\endtext

\text
El and Jessica dashed down the hallway, racing to find Caym.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_36")

\text
Caym spotted Itsuki training and called out to her.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Impressive. Your swordsmanship is so beautiful, it's
mesmerizing.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Y-you saw me...? How embarrassing, to be seen like that.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
There's nothing to be embarrassed about. At your level, it's
practically an art form. You should be proud.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
No... I'm still not there yet... But hearing you say that
makes me feel even more self-conscious.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Heh, seeing you act so shy is actually turning me on.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
N-no! I-I smell like sweat right now...

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hmm, you've become quite the woman. I'm surprised to see
someone so uptight loosen up like this.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
T-that's because... you taught me so many things...

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hahaha, is that so! Looks like all those hands-on lessons
paid off!

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
P-please don't say things like that so loudly!

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Well, I'll be looking forward to tonight, then.
\endtext

\text
When Caym whispered that in her ear, Itsuki blushed and
nodded.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_37")

\text("Itsuki")
Caym-dono, do you have a moment?
\endtext

\text
While Caym was tending to the illusion stone, Itsuki asked
to come in.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Oh, Itsuki... You can come in.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Excuse me... I tried making some food. Would you taste it
for me?
\endtext

\text
In Itsuki's hands was a tray with a steaming,
delicious-looking bowl of soup.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
............
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
C-Caym-dono? Is something wrong?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Damn! I messed up!! To think I'd miss out on such a
delicious newlywed event...! This is the greatest blunder of
my life...
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
...If you don't want it, I'll just take it away.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
I never said I wouldn't eat it, did I? You went out of your
way to make it for me, so I'll gladly have some.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
I-It's my first time making it, but I think it turned out
okay.
\endtext

\text
Itsuki placed the tray with the soup on the table.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Well then, I'll dig in.
\endtext

\text
Caym picked up the spoon and took a mouthful of the soup
Itsuki made.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
...Gah!
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
C-Caym-dono! Are you alright? What happened!?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
...Itsuki... You really should just stick to the sword...

\endtext

\text
With that, Caym passed out.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_38")

\text
While Itsuki was relaxing in her room, Risbell came to
visit.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
There's something I'd like to ask you... Do you have a
moment?
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Ah, I don't mind, Risbell-dono.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
I heard you've guarded Magahime-sama before, so I came to
get your opinion.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
...Is it really alright to show such important secrets to
someone like me?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
For someone who can freely come and go from Caym-sama's
bedroom, it's a bit late for that, don't you think?
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Heh, that's true... Well then, I'll help however I can.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Yes, I'm counting on you. Thank you.

\endtext

\text
Itsuki and Risbell discussed their opinions as they reviewed
the labyrinth's security.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_39")

\text
As Itsuki was walking down the corridor, she spotted
Beatrice looking troubled about something.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hmm... What should I do?
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Beatrice-dono, is something bothering you?
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Ah, Itsuki. Yeah, it's nothing serious...

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
I was just thinking about how I should tease Risbell next
time.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
...Isn't there an option to not tease her?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hehehe, not a chance. This is how that girl and I bond,
after all.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Oh, right! Itsuki, why don't you come with me to see
Risbell?
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
...No, I think I'll pass.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Too bad... I thought it was a good idea, though.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
(Risbell-dono, I'm sorry... I don't think I can stop her.)

\endtext

\text
Watching Beatrice looking so cheerful, Itsuki apologized to
Risbell in her heart.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_40")

\text("Agri")
Guh!
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Ah~! I lost again...!
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
No, that last strike was close... Agri-dono, you've gotten
much stronger compared to when we first crossed swords.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Normally I'd be happy to hear that, but it doesn't help
after losing...
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
No, I'm still inexperienced. If it's you, I'm sure you'll
soon...
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Even if you're just being polite, it makes me happy. Ahh...
If it were with a woman like you, I'd gladly go out with
you.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Uh, um, that's...
\endtext

\text
Hearing Agri's words, Itsuki's face started to turn red.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
I-I'm really sorry! But, there's someone I've already set my
heart on, so your feelings...!

\endtext

\text("Agri")
...What are you talking about?
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Huh? Well... you just confessed to me, didn't you?

\endtext

\text("Agri")
No, that's not what I meant at all.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
...
\endtext

\text("Agri")
...
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
...I just remembered something I have to do. E-excuse me.

\endtext

\text
Unable to bear the heavy atmosphere, Itsuki hurriedly ran
away from the spot.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Damn it!! Why do I have to get rejected when I didn't even
confess?!
\endtext

\text
And so, Agri's frustrated scream echoed in vain.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_41")

\text("Itsuki")
Haa~...
\endtext

\text
Itsuki sat down and let out a big sigh.
\endtext

\text
Rebecca, unable to just watch, called out to her without
thinking.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
What's wrong, Itsuki-chan? If something's bothering you,
I'll listen.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
No, it's nothing serious...
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Lying isn't good, you know. With a sigh that big, there's no
way it's nothing.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Ugh...!
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Come on, just talk to me. Even just venting will make you
feel better.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Rebecca-dono... Actually―
\endtext

\text
Itsuki confessed to Rebecca that her cooking was so bad,
Caym actually passed out from it.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
I see, yeah, that would get anyone down.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Yes... Maybe someone like me should never have tried cooking
in the first place...
\endtext

\text
Rebecca reacted fiercely to Itsuki's timid words.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
That's not true at all, Itsuki-chan!

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
R-Rebecca-dono!?
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
It's okay! I'll turn you into a first-class chef,
Itsuki-chan!
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Uh, ah, thank you...
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
(It's not like I actually want to be a chef, though...)

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Starting tomorrow, we're going to train hard so you can put
Caym in his place!
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Y-Yes! Please take care of me!

\endtext

\text
Overwhelmed by Rebecca's energy, Itsuki found herself
agreeing before she knew it.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_42")

\text("Risbell")
Morte-san. Actually, there's something I've been meaning to
tell you for a while now...

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...To me...?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Yes, that's right.
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Is there something wrong with me...?
\endtext

\text
Seeing Morte's puzzled face, Risbell exploded with anger.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Please pay more attention to your clothes! Having your chest
out like that is ruining the discipline of the Demon Lord's
army!
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Is that so...? But it doesn't seem like anyone else
really minds... It's probably fine...?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
That's not true at all!
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
What if the soldiers get aroused looking at you and start
doing weird things to relieve themselves!

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...But... isn't Caym the one who's really ruining
discipline...?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Ugh... W-Well, that's true, but...
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Besides, this outfit... Caym likes it, you know... If you
want me to stop, tell Caym yourself...

\endtext

\text
With that, Morte walked away.
\endtext

\text
Left behind, Risbell trembled in frustration.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_43")

\text
Gluette was helping Risbell sort through paperwork.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Thank you so much, Gluette-san. Thanks to you, I finished my
work much faster.
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
No need to thank me. I was just doing what anyone should.

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Still, that was a huge amount... Do you always handle that
much by yourself?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, I just took care of what had piled up today, as much as
I could handle.
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Oh, that's unusual... I can't believe you let your work pile
up like this.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...May I say something? This wasn't my doing.

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Then... who on earth let it pile up this much?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...Someone who should be here right now, but is off playing
around instead.
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
...I see, so it was Caym-sama who let it pile up.

\endtext

\text
Risbell sighed as she spoke, and Gluette gave a wry smile.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_44")

\text
As Gluette was walking down the corridor, she spotted
Beatrice.
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
I hope you're well today, Beatrice-sama.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Haha, no need to be so formal! Just call me Beatrice♪

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
N-no, I couldn't possibly... that's too much for me...
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
I really don't mind. It's not like I'm anyone special.

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
But still...
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Then it's an order♪ Call me just Beatrice.

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
A-at least let me call you Beatrice-san... please...

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Geez, fine. I'll let you off with that♪

\endtext

\text
Gluette continued the conversation, completely overwhelmed
by Beatrice.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_45")

\text
With a face full of anger, Gluette ran off to meet someone.

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
I heard about it!
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Wh-What's with you all of a sudden?
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Y-you! You're after Caym-sama, aren't you!?

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Huh!? No way! That's just a rumor!

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
I thought so too, so I did some digging... That's why I can
say for sure! You ARE after Caym-sama!

\endtext

\text("Agri")
How did you come to that!?
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Then look at how everyone else is reacting!!
\endtext

\text("Agri")
That's just―
\endtext

\text
The onlookers who overheard Gluette and Agri's argument all
had expressions like, 'I knew it,' and seemed convinced.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Why are you all convinced!? Deny it for me!!

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Hmph! No matter how much you try to hide your true feelings,
it's obvious!!
\endtext

\text("Agri")
That's not true! Think about it rationally!
\endtext

\text
Agri shouted desperately, but her words didn't reach
Gluette.
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Your twisted desires for a man! I'll judge you right here
and now!!
\endtext

\text
As Gluette tried to cast a spell, the onlookers hurriedly
restrained her.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_46")

\text("Gluette")
Excuse me for a moment, Morte-san.
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...What do you want...?
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
I have a little favor to ask of you.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Does it have to be me...?
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Yes, it's something only you, a necromancer, can do.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Do you want me to bring someone back...?
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
No, if I die on the battlefield, I want you to restore my
body beautifully.
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Why would I have to do something like that?

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
I couldn't bear to show Caym-sama my final appearance all
covered in wounds.
\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Are you planning to die?
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
I have no intention of dying at all. It's just a precaution.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Fine, I'll grant your wish. But I'm not thrilled about
it...
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Yes, I understand. I don't plan on dying so easily either.

\endtext

\text
With those words, Gluette flashed a fearless smile.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_47")

\text("Margaretta")
Sorry to interrupt.
\endtext

\text
As Gluette was idly passing the time, Margaretta approached
her.
\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Welcome, Margaretta-san. What brings you here?

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Oh, nothing much. I just wanted to talk with you for a bit.

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
With me?
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Yes, I'm interested in you―a noble of Ramshi who joined the
Demon Lord's army.

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
What exactly are you after? Honor? Money? Or something else?

\endtext

\text
At Margaretta's question, Gluette gave a fearless smile.

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Obviously, it's all to win Caym-sama's favor!

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
What... You abandoned your family for something like that?

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
'Something like that' is rather rude. I think it's only
natural for a woman.

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Besides... aren't you also one of those captivated by
Caym-sama?
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Well, that's true. I can't really talk about others either.


\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Sorry for the rude question. As an apology... would you like
to hear some stories about Caym from before you arrived?

\endtext

\text("Gluette")
Oh my, that's a tempting offer♪ Since we're here, why don't
we have some tea while you tell me?

\endtext

\text
And so, Gluette and Margaretta enjoyed a graceful moment
together.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_48")

\text
As usual, El was relaxing and having tea in Tiela's room.

\endtext

\text("El")
Zuuuu~... ha~... Tiela-sama's room really is the most
relaxing.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Hehe, you don't look anything like you did when we first
met.
\endtext

\text("El")
...Is it really that bad?
\endtext

\text
El looked awkward and straightened up from her lazy posture.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
No, it's fine. I'm the one who asked you not to be so
formal.
\endtext

\text("El")
Phew, that's a relief. I don't think I could go back to how
I was before now...

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Hehe, I'm happier when you're comfortable, El.

\endtext

\text
And so, Tiela and El spent a peaceful moment together.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_49")

\text
With nothing better to do, Beatrice had come to hang out in
Jessica's room.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hope I'm not intruding... Oh, did I really interrupt
something?
\endtext

\text
Looking over, Jessica was sitting deep on the sofa, flipping
through the pages of a book.
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Welcome. Don't worry about it.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Really? But you looked pretty into that book. Are you still
hung up on it?

\endtext

\text
Looking at the cover again, it was the holy scripture of the
Lasfa faith, widely distributed among its followers.
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
It's fine. Looking at this is just a habit of mine.

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
...Besides, I have no lingering attachment to that place
anymore.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Oh my, that's harsh for your old home. Don't you have any
fondness for it?
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Of course not! I'd rather be a prostitute than stay in a
rotten place like that!

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Compared to that, this place is heaven. In so many ways, I
feel fulfilled here.
\endtext

\text
Beatrice gave a wry smile at Jessica's blissful expression.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_50")

\text
While exploring the labyrinth, Beatrice spotted Risbell
walking a bit awkwardly.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hehe, looks like you had some fun last night♪

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
W-What are you talking about, Beatrice-san!?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
But I'm right, aren't I? The way you're walking is pretty
funny.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Ugh... E-Even if that's true, can you please think about
where we are?!
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Oh, come on. Besides, everyone already knows, right? Don't
you think?
\endtext

\text
Beatrice turned to the monster soldiers who had been
watching them from a distance.
\endtext

\text
The soldiers, suddenly addressed, quickly averted their
gazes to avoid getting dragged in.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Honestly, I can't deal with you anymore! E-Excuse me!!

\endtext

\text
With her face bright red, Risbell said that and ran off.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hehe, that's the best reaction♪ That's why I just can't stop
teasing her♪

\endtext

\text
Watching Beatrice enjoy herself, the monsters silently
sympathized with Risbell.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_51")

\text("El")
Margaretta-san, do you have a moment?

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Hm? What is it, El?

\endtext

\text("El")
Um, is that old man of yours nearby?
\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
He's here now, but what about it? ...Wait, is this something
you don't want a man to hear?

\endtext

\text("El")
No, it's not that. I just have a favor to ask...

\endtext

\text("El")
Um, could I become that old man's apprentice?

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
...That's what they said, so what do you think?
\endtext

\text
When Margaretta asked the question to the empty air, a piece
of paper fell in front of El.
\endtext

\text
On it was written―
\endtext

\text
'Someone as inexperienced as myself is not worthy of such a
task. It would be better to ask someone else.'

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
That's what he says. You'll have to give up this time.
\endtext

\text
Margaretta gave a wry smile and walked away.

\endtext

\text("El")
...If even the old man thinks he's inexperienced, then I'm
just a total amateur...
\endtext

\text
El let out a sigh and slumped her shoulders in
disappointment.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_52")

\text("Risbell")
Sapphire-san. Could you please stop seducing the soldiers
who don't know your gender just for fun?

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Ehh~! What's the problem? It's not like anyone's getting
hurt.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Do you even realize how many soldiers were so shocked to
find out you're a man that they ended up bedridden?

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
But thanks to that, some of them discovered new kinks,
didn't they?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
That doesn't make up for it! The real problem is the
soldiers getting sick over it!
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
So, are you saying I should start doing aftercare or
something from now on?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, I'm saying if you're going to go that far, just don't
seduce them in the first place!

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Yeah, yeah, I'll do my best♪
\endtext

\text
Risbell let out a sigh as she watched Sapphire walk away
with a smile.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_53")

\text
While wandering the labyrinth, Beatrice suddenly ran into
Sapphire.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Oh my, it's rare to run into you in a place like this.

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Same goes for you, Beatrice. What are you doing here?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
I was bored, so I thought I'd look for Risbell and have a
little fun with her♪
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Ah♪ That sounds like a lot of fun. Mind if I join you?♪

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hehe, sounds good. I can't wait to see how Risbell reacts
with the two of us in front of her♪
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Now that it's decided, let's go right away♪ She should be
working in the office.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Well then, let's go pay a visit to the office♪

\endtext

\text
Beatrice and Sapphire headed to the office with big smiles
on their faces.
\endtext

\text
A little while later, Risbell's angry voice echoed from the
office.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_54")

\text
Sapphire was quietly spending time with Caym.

\endtext

\text
Sapphire slowly leaned against Caym's shoulder.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hm? What's up, Sapphire?
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Hey, it's not often we get to be alone together like this...

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Heh heh heh, sorry, sorry. Don't pout so much, Lin.

\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
Mhm, that's better♪
\endtext

\text("Caym")
So, what's up all of a sudden?
\endtext

\text("Sapphire")
No, it's nothing... Just let me stay like this a little
longer...
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hmph, do as you like...
\endtext

\text
Caym and Sapphire spent a while together just like that.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_55")

\text
While Tiela was out for a walk, she happened to run into
Morte.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
W-What a coincidence, meeting you here...

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...You don't have to be so scared. It's fine, you know...?

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
I-I didn't mean to act scared or anything...

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...Don't worry about it. You and I are kind of like natural
enemies...
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Yes, hearing you say that actually makes me feel better.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...And yet, here we are, so close together... It's strange,
isn't it...?
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Hehe, I suppose that's just the charm of Caym-sama at work.

\endtext

\text("Morte")
...That might be it...
\endtext

\text
Tiela and Morte continued to chat excitedly about Caym.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_56")

\text
Risbell caught sight of Agri having a lively conversation
with her subordinates.
\endtext

\text
For a while, she just watched the scene unfold.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
............
\endtext

\text("Agri")
What's up, Risbell? Staring at me like that... Do you need
something from me?

\endtext

\text
When Agri called out to her, Risbell turned her face away.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, it's nothing important.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
You say that, but you were totally staring at me. Now I'm
really curious.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, really, it's nothing. I just confirmed that the rumors
were true, that's all.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Huh? Rumors... Wait, you mean that one?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Yes, I thought it was nonsense, but it seems it was true
after all...
\endtext

\text("Agri")
W-wait a second! It's a misunderstanding!
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
You don't have to try so hard to cover it up. It doesn't
matter who likes who.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
I'll be cheering you on...! Good luck.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
It's really a misunderstanding! Please listen to me!!

\endtext

\text
Blushing a little, Risbell walked away, and Agri hurriedly
chased after her.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_57")

\text
As El was walking back to her room, she saw Agri coming from
the other side, looking absolutely furious.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Damn it, what the hell! I'm definitely going to get to the
bottom of this...!
\endtext

\text("El")
What's wrong? Why are you so worked up... Ah! Did someone
reject you?
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Of course not... The problem is the rumors.

\endtext

\text("El")
Rumors? ...Oh, you mean the one about you liking men,
Agri-san?
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Yeah... Because of that, I'm having all sorts of trouble.
Guys with hungry eyes keep coming up to me like, 'I'm free
tonight' and stuff...
\endtext

\text("El")
Ugh... Well, uh... my condolences.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
I don't need your pity... Anyway, do you have any idea who's
spreading it?
\endtext

\text("El")
Hmm... Sorry, I have no clue.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
I see... Figures... Well, if you find out anything, let me
know.
\endtext

\text
El watched Agri's slumped back as he walked away.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_58")

\text
Margaretta and Beatrice were enjoying a lighthearted chat
over tea.

\endtext

\text
When Beatrice tried to pour more tea into her empty cup, she
realized the teapot was empty too.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
We're out of tea. I'll go get some more.

\endtext

\text
As Beatrice stood up to leave, Margaretta stopped her.

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
It's fine, I've already prepared a replacement.

\endtext

\text
With that, Margaretta produced a teapot from who knows
where.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Wow, you're really prepared! But how did you manage that?

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
Oh, my old man just happened to be a little thoughtful,
that's all.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Lucky! I want an old man like that too! How do I get one?

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
...An old man isn't a thing, you know. Just give it up...

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
I see, that's too bad... Well, then I'll just go find
someone nice and turn him into my own personal butler!

\endtext

\text("Margaretta")
W-What a dangerous thing to say! Don't do anything rash!

\endtext

\text
As Beatrice cheerfully tried to head out, Margaretta
hurriedly stopped her.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_59")

\text
After closing time, as Rebecca was cleaning up alone,
Risbell wandered in.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh? What brings you here so late at night, Risbell-chan?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
My work ran late. I missed dinner, so I was hoping there
might be something to eat...

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
I see, just wait a moment. I'll whip up something simple for
you♪
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Ah, thank you very much.
\endtext

\text
Rebecca then brought out two bowls of soup and some bread
from the kitchen.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Here you go. ...Still, it must be tough, working so late
into the night...
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Yes. But even if it's hard, it's what I chose... so I don't
regret it.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Hehe, you really do look happy, but don't push yourself too
hard, okay?
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
If Risbell-chan ends up bedridden, this place won't run at
all.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Haha, that's... actually pretty likely...

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
So if you have too much work, make Caym help you. If he
complains, just come talk to me.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
I'll give him a good talking to, hehe♪

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...Then, please tell Caym-sama to work tomorrow.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Got it. Leave it to me♪
\endtext

\text
Rebecca nodded at Risbell's request with a big smile.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_60")

\text("Beatrice")
Mmm, delicious! Rebecca's cooking is the best♪

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
I'm glad you think so. But come to think of it, weren't you
a princess, Beatrice?

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Didn't you eat lots of food even tastier than mine?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hmm, well... I did eat a lot of good food...

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
But Rebecca's cooking has this comforting taste to it.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
How should I put it? It's like a mother's cooking, I guess.
That's what it feels like.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh my, oh my♪ If you say that, I'll just have to work even
harder♪
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Yes, please do. If I couldn't eat food this delicious
anymore, I might just die.

\endtext

\text
With that, Beatrice resumed her meal, enjoying her
conversation with Rebecca.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_61")

\text
Rebecca noticed Jessica staring intently at the food and
called out to her.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
What's wrong? You're staring at the food. Is there something
you shouldn't eat in there?

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
It's fine, nothing's wrong. It's just... it's been a while
since I've had something this luxurious, so maybe I'm a
little giddy?
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Luxurious...? This is just a normal meal, you know?
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Before I came here, I only had simple meals. So even just a
soup with this many ingredients feels like a feast to me.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
I see... Being an Enforcer must be tough.

\endtext

\text("Jessica")
But people who are as strict with themselves as I am are
rare... Well, I guess I can't really talk about others
anymore either.
\endtext

\text
Jessica gave a wry smile as she brought the spoon to her
mouth.
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
I see... It's annoying, but now I get how those people who
indulge themselves feel...
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Once you've tasted something this good, you can't be
satisfied with plain food anymore.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh my, then maybe I should take it away?
\endtext

\text("Jessica")
Don't even joke about that! There's no way I'd let go of
something this delicious!
\endtext

\text
As Rebecca jokingly tried to take the food away, Jessica
hurriedly secured her meal.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_62")

\text
Having dumped his work on Risbell, Caym headed to the
tavern.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
It's as lively as ever.
\endtext

\text
Looking at the tavern, where almost every seat was filled,
Caym couldn't help but comment.
\endtext

\text
As Caym stood at the entrance, Rebecca approached him with a
tray in hand.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh, welcome, Caym. What'll it be today?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hmm, let's see... Bring me some booze and a snack.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Is it really okay to be drinking at this hour?

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Well, it'll be fine. Risbell will handle things somehow.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Geez... If you keep that up, Risbell-chan's going to get fed
up with you one of these days.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Ugh, I should be careful about that. If Risbell gives up on
me, I'm doomed.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Then instead of drinking here, go help out Risbell-chan. Go
on, shoo shoo♪

\endtext

\text
With a cheerful smile, Rebecca chased Caym out of the
tavern.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_63")

\text
As usual, Glace was receiving treatment from Tiela.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
You're much better now... A few more treatments and you'll
be fully healed.
\endtext

\text("Glace")
I'm grateful... At first, I thought it was just a treatment
to extend my life by a few days, but to think it would go
this far...
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Hehe, this is about all I'm good for, though.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
I'm envious. If I had a talent like yours, Tiela, maybe I
could have saved more of my people...

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
It's really not that impressive. When I was queen, I
couldn't save anyone with this power.

\endtext

\text
Tiela said that, a bittersweet smile on her face.

\endtext

\text
Hearing Tiela's words, Glace tilted her head in confusion.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Is that so? With the ability to heal like this, surely you
could have saved many?
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Well... do you think a queen would ever have the chance to
personally heal someone?
\endtext

\text("Glace")
...Ah, I see, that's true. Even if someone did come, someone
would have stopped them before it reached my ears.

\endtext

\text
Glace nodded in understanding. Tiela continued speaking to
her.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
But now, I'm truly glad I have this power.

\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Because now, I can help you like this.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Thank you, Tiela.
\endtext

\text
And so, the two of them exchanged smiles.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_64")

\text
As Glace was walking through the labyrinth, she ran into
Risbell.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Glace-san? What are you doing in a place like this?

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Ah, you came at just the right time.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
There's something I'd like to ask you, if you don't mind?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Of course, as long as it's something I can answer...

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Hmm, then... tell me in detail about cocks.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...Is my hearing going bad? I feel like I just heard
something outrageous.
\endtext

\text
Risbell made a sour face and pressed her hand to her brow.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...I'm sorry, could you please say that one more time?

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Hm? I said, about co--
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Aaaaaaah! Please don't say any more!

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Who was it!? Who taught you such a word!?

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Caym said that since you're secretly pervy, you'd be able to
teach me all about cocks. Was he wrong?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
H-haha, um... Sorry, something just came up, so I'll be
going now.

\endtext

\text
With that, Risbell hurried off.
\endtext

\text
Left behind, Glace tilted her head in confusion.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
...Why was she so angry?
\endtext

\text
...Later.
\endtext

\text
Caym was seen locked in the office, being forced to work by
Risbell.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_65")

\text
As Glace wandered through the labyrinth, Beatrice called out
to her.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
What's up? What are you doing here? Do you need something?

\endtext

\text("Glace")
No, I don't need anything. I just enjoy walking around
without an escort, so I was just wandering freely.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
I get how you feel, but there are traps for intruders around
here, so it's dangerous.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Hmm, so if I hadn't run into you, I might've gotten caught
in a trap...

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
'You,' huh... That's a bit stiff. If you want, you can just
call me onee-chan♪

\endtext

\text
Beatrice joked, but Glace took her seriously.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
...Onee-chan.
\endtext

\text
Looking up at her with those eyes, Glace left Beatrice
completely stunned.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
...Whoa! That was pretty powerful... I'm impressed...

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Ugh... Caym, hiding such a good girl from me... Maybe he
needs a little punishment... fufufu.

\endtext

\text
Beatrice's smile made Glace feel just a little bit scared.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_66")

\text
While Risbell was signing off on documents, Glace entered
the room.
\endtext

\text("Glace")
I have something I want to ask. Should I come back later?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, it's fine. I just finished up a batch.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
So, what did you want to ask me?

\endtext

\text("Glace")
...What exactly is yuri?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Ah, yuri? It's a type of flower.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
No. Caym said you and I are 'yuri-yuri.'

\endtext

\text
――Crack!!
\endtext

\text
The pen Risbell was holding snapped in her hand.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...Is this defective? It just broke on its own.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
(...No, didn't Risbell just break it herself...?)
\endtext

\text
But Glace didn't have the courage to say the truth out loud.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Oh no, I can't believe I didn't bring a spare pen...

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Sorry, I'll go get another pen. Please wait here a moment.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
O-okay, got it.
\endtext

\text
Overwhelmed by Risbell's indescribable intensity, Glace
nodded instinctively.
\endtext

\text
And... after Risbell left the room, her angry shout echoed
throughout the labyrinth.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_67")

\text
Drawn by a delicious smell, Glace found herself walking to
the tavern.
\endtext

\text("Glace")
So this is the tavern...
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Oh, welcome. Would you like something to eat?

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Is that okay? I don't have any money on me.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
It's fine, I'll put it on Caym's tab.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
I'm not sure what Caym has to do with it, but if I can have
some, I'd like to try it.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Got it. Just take a seat anywhere and wait a bit, okay?♪

\endtext

\text
Following Rebecca's instructions, Glace sat down at a nearby
table.
\endtext

\text
After a short while, Rebecca returned carrying freshly made
food.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Here you go, thanks for waiting.
\endtext

\text("Glace")
...It's warm.
\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Isn't that how food usually is?
\endtext

\text("Glace")
Kiros was a cold country. By the time the maids finished
tasting for poison, the food would naturally get cold.
\endtext

\text("Glace")
So, I haven't had much warm food before.

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Well then, eat as much as you want from now on. No one here
is stupid enough to put poison in the food.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Yeah... thank you.
\endtext

\text
Glace scooped up some soup with a spoon and brought it to
her mouth.
\endtext

\text("Glace")
Such a rich flavor... I might have never eaten anything this
delicious before...

\endtext

\text("Rebecca")
Hehe, I'm glad to hear that♪
\endtext

\text
Rebecca watched over Glace with a smile as she ate the food
with total focus.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_68")

\text
As Glace walked down the corridor, she spotted El's back.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
El-sensei.
\endtext

\text("El")
Ah, it's been a while, Glace-sama.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Sensei, there's no need to use 'sama' for someone as
inexperienced as me.
\endtext

\text("El")
N-no, I couldn't possibly...
\endtext

\text("El")
(I-I was just joking, but...)

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Does that mean I'm not worthy of being guided...?

\endtext

\text("El")
Ah, geez! I get it, so please don't make such a sad face!

\endtext

\text("Glace")
So, you'll teach me a new technique again, right?

\endtext

\text("El")
Yes, of course!
\endtext

\text
But El was secretly nervous, thinking that if the people of
Kiros saw Glace calling her 'sensei,' they'd probably kill
her.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_69")

\text("Magahime")
Isn't having free time just the best? Don't you think so
too?
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
I suppose so, I do think it's a good thing.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
―But, I think people who bother others just because they're
bored are the worst.

\endtext

\text
While Risbell wrestled with paperwork, Magahime was lounging
around next to her.
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Can't be helped, I'm bored after all.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Then help me with the work. There are plenty of cases from
Shuka that need handling, you know?

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
No way, I've never done paperwork before.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...Then why are you even here?
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Like I said, I'm bored.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Give me a break...
\endtext

\text
Seeing Magahime answer with a beaming smile, Risbell let out
a deep sigh.
\endtext

\text
She kept to herself the thought that it was like having two
Cayms around...
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_70")

\text
Magahime had been invited by Beatrice and was spending a
relaxing time in her room.

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
I wonder how long it's been since I've had such a peaceful
moment.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
You're the Empress of Shuka, so it's only natural you're
busy, right?
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
That's true... Maybe I should've just lost a war quickly if
it meant I could have more time like this.
\endtext

\text
At Magahime's joking words, Beatrice gave her a wry smile.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
You're lucky it was Caym who conquered you. If it had been
Kiros, you'd be in hell right now.

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Yeah, I know. It's because it was Caym who defeated me that
I could entrust the people of Shuka to him without worry.

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
You really have a good little brother, you know.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hehe, isn't he great? Jealous?
\endtext

\text
Praised for Caym, Beatrice laughed in high spirits.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_71")

\text
Glace and Magahime came to the office after being summoned
by Caym.
\endtext

\text
But the man who called them wasn't there, so they had to
wait until Risbell brought him.
\endtext

\text
An indescribable atmosphere hung between Glace and Magahime
as they sat facing each other.
\endtext

\text
In that awkward air, Magahime spoke to Glace.

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
I never thought a day like this would come.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
I feel the same. I always thought that if we ever met face
to face, it would be because one of us had surrendered to
the other.
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Right? And yet, here we are, sitting together and having
tea. It's kind of weird when you think about it.

\endtext

\text("Glace")
Hmm. No matter how much I thank Caym, it will never be
enough.
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
He doesn't want your gratitude. If you really want to thank
him, sneaking into his bed at night would make him a hundred
times happier.
\endtext

\text("Glace")
...That's true.
\endtext

\text
Glace could easily picture that scene and let out a small
chuckle.
\endtext

\text
Having bonded over talking about Caym, the two enjoyed their
conversation until Risbell returned.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_72")

\text
Magahime and Tiela were elegantly enjoying their tea
together.
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Neither of us were blessed with good subordinates, huh?

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Compared to that, everyone here is so well-behaved. I'm
honestly jealous.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Yes... If the people here had been around me, my future
might have turned out very differently.

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Well, that's something we can only say now.

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Leaving Diabolica aside, if you'd suggested recruiting
monsters into the army back then, people would've thought
you were crazy.
\endtext

\text("Tiela")
Hehe, I guess that just means we've really become a part of
this place.
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Yeah... Or maybe it's more like we've been completely dyed
by Caym himself?
\endtext

\text
At Magahime's words, Tiela nodded in agreement.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_73")

\text
Itsuki visited Magahime's room and bowed her head in
greeting almost immediately.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
I'm sorry, Magahime-dono... Because of my incompetence, I
couldn't protect you.

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Don't worry about it. I'm safe and sound, aren't I?

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
But still...!
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
It's over now, so there's no point in moping about it.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
I... suppose you're right...
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Exactly. Besides, the only reason I'm safe is because you
did your best here.
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
So there's no need to feel so down. In fact, you should be
proud of yourself.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
...Hearing you say that makes me feel a little better.

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Alright, then this conversation is over! Don't worry about
it anymore!
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
...Understood...
\endtext

\text
Though Itsuki said that, it was obvious from her face that
she was still bothered by it.

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Sigh... Then as punishment, you have to be my bodyguard for
the whole day.
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Yes! Understood!
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Alright, now that that's settled, let's go shopping right
away! You're carrying the bags, okay?

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Eh! Ah! Magahime-dono! Aren't I supposed to be your
bodyguard!?
\endtext

\text
In high spirits, Magahime dragged Itsuki out into the city.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_74")

\text
While enjoying her conversation with Itsuki, Magahime
suddenly asked something that had been on her mind.
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
I've been meaning to ask for a while―what made you fall for
Caym?
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
W-Why would you ask something like that...?
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Because it sounds interesting, obviously♪
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
...I-I don't think it's that interesting of a story?

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
I'll be the judge of that! Now, spill it if you understand.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
No, but...
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Come on, it's not like you'll lose anything. Besides, we're
close, aren't we?
\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Ugh...
\endtext

\text("Magahime")
Ah~ I'm so shocked... Even though I'm asking so nicely, you
won't tell me?

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
F-Fine! I'll tell you!

\endtext

\text
Blushing bright red, Itsuki mumbled her answer.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Well... because he saw me as a woman...

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
I see... Judging by your reaction, it doesn't seem like you
became Caym's woman just to save me.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
Caym-dono isn't that kind of despicable man!

\endtext

\text
Magahime's eyes widened at Itsuki's sudden outburst.

\endtext

\text
Seeing Magahime's reaction, Itsuki hurriedly bowed her head.

\endtext

\text("Itsuki")
I-I'm sorry! For raising my voice...

\endtext

\text("Magahime")
No need to apologize. Still, Caym sure is loved. Fufufu♪

\endtext

\text
Watching the blushing and uncomfortable Itsuki, Magahime
grinned mischievously.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_75")

\text("Agri")
Hup! Ha! Take that!
\endtext

\text
As usual, Agri was practicing her sword swings.

\endtext

\text
Beatrice was quietly watching Agri as she trained.

\endtext

\text
Sensing Beatrice's gaze, Agri stopped swinging her sword.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
It's kinda hard to focus with you staring at me like that...

\endtext

\text
Wiping the sweat from her brow, Agri turned to face
Beatrice.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Ah, don't mind me. Just keep going♪

\endtext

\text("Agri")
Even if you say that, it's distracting. If you have business
with me, just get it over with.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
It's not like I have any particular business with you.
\endtext

\text("Agri")
Then why were you staring at me like that?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Well, you might end up being my little brother, so I thought
I should take a good look at you.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
You! Are you still suspecting that I'm gay!!

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Ahaha, sorry, sorry. Only about 20% of that was serious.

\endtext

\text("Agri")
So you were mostly serious!!
\endtext

\text
As Agri shouted, Beatrice apologized, saying it was just a
joke.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_76")

\text
While Minerva was eating, Caym approached her.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Looks like you've gotten pretty used to this place.
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Have I? I don't really feel that way myself...

\endtext

\text("Caym")
The old you, before you came here, probably wouldn't have
even thought about eating food like this, right?
\endtext

\text("Caym")
And you couldn't have even imagined being in the same space
as Diabolica or monsters, could you?

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
That's true. Back then, all I did was lament my body's
frailty and focus solely on upholding justice...

\endtext

\text("Caym")
Hmm. The old, haughty you wasn't bad, but I find you much
more charming now.
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
If we're talking about beauty... my body is constructed to
appear beautiful to anyone.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
It's not about your looks. I'm talking about your inner
self.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
It was fun to fuck you when you glared at me with such
hatred, but making love to you as you are now is just as
irresistible.
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Caym-sama, is sex really all you ever think about...?

\endtext

\text
Minerva looked exasperated at Caym's proud declaration.

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Well, I suppose that was a compliment in its own way. Thank
you, Caym-sama.
\endtext

\text
Smiling softly, Minerva continued eating her meal.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_77")

\text
While Minerva was resting in her room, Risbell came to visit
her.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Minerva-san, how have you been feeling lately?

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
I'm not sure how to answer that... but my health hasn't
changed, and I'm doing well.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
No, that's not really what I meant...

\endtext

\text
Risbell looked a bit flustered at Minerva's straightforward
reply.
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
I'm sorry if that wasn't the answer you were looking for...
If possible, I'd appreciate it if you could be more direct.

\endtext

\text
With that, Risbell steeled herself and spoke up.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Then I'll be blunt. ...Is there anything troubling you about
having sex with Caym-sama?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
If you tell me, I'll talk to Caym-sama myself and ask him to
change his ways.
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
I see, that's what you meant. No, Caym-sama has been very
good to me. I haven't had any particular problems...

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
He hasn't asked you to wear lewd outfits, forced you to do
obscene things...
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Or made you say weird things, has he?

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
No, actually... all of that applies. But if that's what
Caym-sama wants... then I'll simply obey.

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Sigh... Seriously, what is that man even doing...

\endtext

\text
Risbell couldn't help but press her fingers to her brow and
let out a sigh.
\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_78")

\text
While Beatrice was relaxing in her room, Minerva came to
visit.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Oh, what's up? It's rare for you to come to my room...

\endtext

\text
She put on a serious face, thinking it might be an
emergency, but Minerva shook her head.
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Um... I'm sorry.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Huh? Did you do something you need to apologize for?

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Back in Kiros and all that... Even if I didn't know, I still
said some pretty nasty things to you all.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Ah, that. But you really don't have to worry about it.

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
But still...
\endtext

\text
Beatrice gave a wry smile. But Minerva couldn't just let it
go so easily.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
No, really, I don't mind at all. I have no intention of
blaming you.
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Even so, is it really that easy to just let it go...?

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Hehe, all the soldiers here are pretty much the same.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Kiros, Shuka, soldiers who used to be enemies are now
fighting side by side here.
\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
So why not let go of the past and have former Structors and
Diabolica fight together?

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
I see... You're right. Then, let's keep fighting together as
comrades from now on.

\endtext

\text("Beatrice")
Yes. Let's do our best together, Minerva♪

\endtext

\text
Minerva and Beatrice smiled at each other and shook hands.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_79")

\text("Caym")
That's enough for today. I'll leave the rest to you.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
No, you may not.
\endtext

\text
As Caym stood up from his chair, Verlnya stopped him with
just those words.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
Why not? You can handle the rest of the work. There's no
need for me to stay here.

\endtext

\text
Caym glared at Verlnya with a displeased look.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
Of course there is. You're the king, so do your work
properly and set an example for everyone.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
Also, Risbell told me not to let you leave the room until
your work is done.

\endtext

\text
Hearing Risbell's name, Caym's expression twisted even more.

\endtext

\text("Caym")
...Maybe it was a mistake to make Risbell your assistant
after all...
\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
Is that so? Since I started assisting Risbell, it seems our
office efficiency has improved.

\endtext

\text
At Caym's bitter mutter, Verlnya tilted her head in
puzzlement.
\endtext

\text("Caym")
But that just means I'm busier too! If that's not a failure,
what is!
\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
This is the proper workload. It was just strange before.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
...Now, please sign these documents next.

\endtext

\text
Ignoring Caym's complaint without changing her expression,
Verlnya handed him a thick stack of documents.
\endtext

\text
Seeing the amount, Caym slumped his shoulders in defeat.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_80")

\text("Risbell")
Let's call it a day. Good work, Verlnya-san.

\endtext

\text
Risbell was in a great mood, as the paperwork was finished
much faster than usual.
\endtext

\text
Verlnya, being thanked by Risbell, tilted her head in
confusion.
\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
If it's just this much work, it's less than half of usual,
so it's no trouble at all...?

\endtext

\text("Risbell")
...I don't think I've ever been so grateful for Caym-sama's
bad habits as I am today.
\endtext

\text
Risbell savored the words Verlnya had just said.

\endtext

\text
Today, Risbell had intentionally reduced the amount of
paperwork to test Verlnya's abilities... and she turned out
to be even more capable than Risbell had expected.
\endtext

\text
Just imagining the burden of paperwork she used to handle
alone being lightened filled Risbell with joy.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
Is something wrong?
\endtext

\text
Seeing Risbell like that, Verlnya tilted her head in
confusion.
\endtext

\text
Noticing Verlnya's gaze, Risbell cleared her throat to cover
it up.
\endtext

\text("Risbell")
Ahem... You seem to be handling things easily. In that case,
I'll increase the workload starting tomorrow. Is that
alright?
\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
Yes, leave it to me. I'll live up to your expectations.

\endtext

\text
At Risbell's question, Verlnya nodded confidently.

\endtext

\setgamedatatitle("Conversation Event_81")

\text
One day, during a break from work in the office, Verlnya
visited Minerva's room.
\endtext

\text
As soon as she entered, Verlnya bowed her head in apology.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
Minerva. I have to apologize to you.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
In this world, I ordered the extermination of many races,
including the Diabolica... and as a result, I forced you to
commit a great sin.
\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
Now, I can clearly understand how grave a mistake that was.
I'm sorry, Minerva.

\endtext

\text
As guilt showed on Verlnya's face, Minerva shook her head
from side to side.
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Please don't apologize, Verlnya-sama.
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Even though there was a hierarchy as a Structor, in the end,
it was my own decision. It's not your fault, Verlnya-sama.

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Besides―if I blamed you for what I did in this world... I
don't think I could face the people here.

\endtext

\text
Minerva said this with a sad smile on her face.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
...But still.
\endtext

\text
As Verlnya tried to continue, Minerva stopped her.

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
Let's stop talking about this. No matter how much we regret
our past selves, we can't escape this guilt.

\endtext

\text
Minerva said this, placing a hand on her chest, her
expression as if enduring pain.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
I see, this pain that crushes my chest... So this is
guilt...
\endtext

\text
Verlnya clenched her fist tightly, her face twisted in
anguish.
\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
We have to carry this feeling with us for the rest of our
lives, don't we?
\endtext

\text("Minerva")
That's right... So, let's live helping each other, just like
the people of this world do.

\endtext

\text("Minerva")
After all, we're the only two former Structors in this
world.
\endtext

\text
With those words, Minerva gently held out her hand.

\endtext

\text("Verlnya")
...Yes, you're right. Let's do that.

\endtext

\text
Verlnya smiled and took the hand that was offered to her.

\endtext