Black Iron Magician

「ーーDeris, what does this mean?」

Even if she asked so with such a scary face, I just woke up with the murderous intent of Nell, and I’m troubled. Alright, let’s sort out the situation first. I was exhausted and went to bed immediately. When I had a comfortable dream, I sensed a tremendous pressure from the outside of the dream. When I jumped out, thinking that it’s bad, Nell was standing in front of me completely in a bad mood. Haru, who’s sleeping comfortably, is hugging on one of my scared arms. I’ve sorted out the situation, and I understand that I’m in a crisis.

「…Uni~」

I see, I see. It feels like it’s been a while since I’ve been sleeping with Haru like this. Recently, Chinatsu was in charge of this important task, and it was a separate room in Nell’s mansion in the first place. Yes, yes. ……Chinatsu-san? Where are you? Or is it unusually in the middle of staying up late?

「Deris, you said that you will accompany me tonight, right…!? But why did you bring Haruna to bed?

「Wait, wait, wait! Listen to me before turning your murderous intent into flames! It’s the usual misunderstanding!」

Damn, do the room without the key has backfired? This requires a review of the bedroom rating that was balanced because of the waterbed. But before that, I should save my life alive as soon as possible…!

「… Just kidding.」

「Ha?」

While I was preparing for a barrier without chanting, Nell said such a thing while sticking out her tongue. She’s making a childlike gesture that has succeeded in mischief.

「A-Aren’t you angry?」

「I’m not. I understand even without your excuse or anything. Haruna probaby went into bed without permission and used Deris as a pillow, right? I confirmed earlier that Chinatsu was still awake. That’s why haruna came here.」

「Suya~」

After stopping thinking, I make sure that the strangely understandable Nell is genuine. Yeah, she’s real.

「Hey, where are you looking?」

「No, it’s nothing. What kind of change of heart is it? Before, you would burn the whole area without asking any question.」

「Do you want me to do that? If it’s now, I can add 20% firepower.」

「Sorry, I was bad, please forgive me.」

There is no idiot who would bother to recall the anger of Nell that went away on its own. Being honest is the best. It’s out of question if you’re too honest like Lily, though.

「Then, for now, just let Haru sleep here. Once she sleeps, she won’t wake up until morning.」

「Come to think of it, she didn’t wake up when I sent a slight murderous intent. Is she going to be okay? Can she handle an emergency if she’s asleep?」

「If she’s in danger, she can handle it without any problems, so don’t worry about it. Besides, that murderous intent was directed at me, right?」

「Of course.」

「You affirmed it without hesitation, huh. I want you to say that it was a joke even if it was a lie.」

Nell, who had changed clothes in various ways, got on the waterbed where I and Haru are lying down. With Haru at the center, I and Nell sandwich both sides. I wonder if it’s expressed as sleeping in the shape of a river. The beds are big enough that even three people are not cramped.

「She really doesn’t get up, huh. I wonder if I don’t have that much presence?」

I was about to burst into laughter when I heard that unexpected line. Nell, that joke goes too far. No one think of that. You’re a lump of impact after all.

「It’s a good proof that she has allowed you. If a stranger comes up to bed, Haru’s fist or kick will fly the next moment.」

「I-Is that so? Well, I wonder if it’s safe as a girl.」

Nell loosens her mouth slightly. She’s really happy. However, it was only a moment when she showed such an expression, and she immediately returned to her usual condition. Then, she makes a serious face and opens her mouth.

「… Deris, did you notice it?」

「About that you were pleased when you were told that she has allowed you?」

「No! I’m talking about the presence!」

Nell gets up with a tremendous momentum. I got it, so don’t swing down that raised fist.

「Well, setting the joke aside, Alezel was saying meaningful words, so I was wary. You’re talking about the suspicios presence of those who are approaching Al Nova, right?」

「Rather than suspicious, we know well about them.」

I know well about them that I want to look away from reality. Even if I don’t have the Presence Detection Skill like Nell, I can notice it if those stupid forces are approaching quickly. I guess Maria and Hund are crossing the eastern sea, Rimudo is flying in the west, Agalia is walking around, and Vakala is staying in the nearest city. Right, everyone is in a position to arrive here tomorrow. From all this information, in other wordsーー

「ーーLet’s sleep. I’m tired.」

「Deris, face reality.」

Nell told me that, but my heart wasn’t clear. Are they free enough to get together so many times? The just gathered in the first meeting and in our wedding ceremony. What about your country!?

「It’s convenient in a sense, but I don’t think everyone will come … What about our costumes? Black and Red, can we just stop it?」

「If we don’t do it, I’ll be saved. It’s just a full-body armor, it’s hard to move and it gets stuffy.」

「Oh, was it hot after all?」

Tomorrow’s strategy meeting will be held while sleeping in a rugged atmosphere. Meanwhile, Nell’s line of sight suddenly pours toward Harul. You have a good eye.

「Nell, if you’re so curious, just touch it.」

「Eh, but …」

「Don’t worry, when you’re lying next to Haru, you’re qualified.」

「I-I see! Then, excuse me.」

Nell gulped her saliva and reached for Haru.

「Wow, it’s springy …!」

「Munyaa~ …」

Punipuni. Nell pokes Hull’s cheek and enjoys its softness. Her finger poking does not stop.

「Right? It’s quite a habit, right?”

「Funya~…」

Punipunipuni. I also poke her cheek and enjoy the feel. Oh, I’m free from stress.

「Should I try it on Chinatsu’s cheeks next time?」

「It’s better to explain your intentions in advance, because in the case of Chinatsu, she thinks too much about Nell’s actions.」

「Fuee~…」

Haru was sleeping comfortably even if she was attacked so relentlessly from both sides. Fortunately, we kept this state for a while, touching Haru’s cheeks and preparing for tomorrow.

―――― The 60th day of training is over.