The enemy forces will move eventually - Verlaine and Rimserit read about it and tried to contact Dick and the others who were infiltrating the Western prison. And as they read, on their way to the Spiritual Spirit Company, Verlaine and Limouselit moved across the river, and the enemy started preparing to march.

Mermaire was the commander of the entire army who obeyed General Shade, but it was a face-to-face story. Mermaire, who had little experience as a soldier, was instructed by Verlaine and Cody about what the commander was doing and ordered to escort Dick without going out on the front lines - along with Eileen, who was deployed in case of an emergency.

"Suu... suu..."

Eileen sees Dick asleep and asks herself to fall asleep. Now she's asleep without Mermaire. She said she could fly if anything happened, so Mermaire decided to leave her alone now.

Dick's body, which uses "Little Soul" to separate his spirit, is laid in the castle lord's bedroom at Rugenta Castle. Verlaine said, "Master doesn't want to use this kind of bed on his own, but he should do it enough." He brought Dick in alone.

Yuma prepared the white sheets on the large bed. With the nuns mixing up in the orphanage, helping with the laundry, and teaching the children bedmaking, Mermaire was almost done.

(Onee-sama's most important person... must protect me even if I change my life...)

Mermaire and Eileen are told that protecting Dick is their top priority. Even if I were to be the princess of Lattice, there was a different fact in Mermaire's chest.

Dick is the hero of the Savior. Even at the risk of being targeted, I chose to rescue General Ginada as a prisoner, along with my daughter Sphere - there is only one person on the continent who can do that.

"Mae-chan, are you okay? My face is bright red."

"Ah... ah, Eileen... are you awake?

"Yeah, I was sleeping well. Unlike Dick, he sleeps in a chair, so he doesn't sleep very well. I mean, you shouldn't sleep. Verlaine and the others will be back soon."

"Yes, perhaps... until then, I'll have to protect Dick no matter what."

Mermaire doesn't fight, so she doesn't wear heavy armor. But he didn't let go of his slender spear, which he used all the time, and kept his guard on Dick.

Aileen smiles when she sees Mermaire like that. And when she stood up, she put her hands on Mermaire's shoulders and slapped her.

"... I'm sorry. From Eileen's point of view, I can't help but name Dick's escort....."

"Ahahah, what are you talking about? Mei is a general, so you can be protected by us. If it's just one field, Dick's got a note saying," More than me. "

Eileen says wholeheartedly. Mermaire understands that what makes everyone more proud is that Dick admits it.

"Still... I'm so defenseless. I've been feeling a little overwhelmed on the battlefield, and I've been thinking a little bit about it...."

"Eh... is that what this is about...?

"Ah, ahaha... I was just saying that. Because this person's sleeping face is cute, I might think about it for a while. I'm glad I'm just watching it, but it's okay."

With that, Eileen touches Dick's cheek with her fingertips. The masterpiece who draws the blood of the demons who defeated the Mixed Beast with the destructive force created by one of them, presents a gentle expression that can now be seen even by the same-sex Mermaire.

"Does Eileen know about Dick... onee-sama?

"We all know each other very well. I wonder if it's a top priority for Dick to do what he wants with me now, rather than me."

"... that's really nice. Everyone walking down the road with Dick, I...."

"Ah... sorry. Melmer is a princess... and when the country is restored, it will become a tough day compared to ours."

I remember when Mermaire was still on official business as a princess. Just looking from afar at her father, who runs the government in the royal palace, she has always been asked to act to preserve her royal character.

I didn't want to be a princess again. Just relying on the help of the heroes of Elsein and Albain, who sought the help of others for their bloody families and the people who suffered civil unrest in the divided country, they could not be rulers.

"I think you're lost, but I'm sure Dick sees things that far. There's only one thing Mermaire can do, and no one else can replace it. If it were heavy, Dick and everyone would help. Of course I want to say... but I can only fight, so royal pride, duty, and so on are difficult... ah, I laughed."

Mermaire was naturally able to laugh when she realized Eileen was trying to calm her feelings.

"Dick must have been saved by the brightness of Eileen's sun."

"The sun...? If you think about that, I'd like you to tell me. Speaking of which, maybe Dick didn't praise me very much. I do, but they don't see me as a woman."

"That's not true. Dick is the one who understands Eileen's charm."

"Ah, ahaha... I don't think so, but I would be most... happy if I did, but maybe not"

Melmer is delighted to see Irene shining.

I just met him and I admire Dick. That's why I don't think Dick's people are against me - and I'm even glad they're not.

"Hah, my face is getting hot... Dick, did you hear that? What's good about me is, you think there's something there?

Mermaire gives a gentle voice to sleeping Dick. Just watching it makes Mermaire's chest as hot as hers.

It was when the calm time was thought to last a little longer. I hear the dragon's wings twitching outside the window, and they're approaching fast. Fire Dragon Banning - Verlaine and Rimserit are back.

Miralka and Yuma, who were in the other room, came in. They also saw sleeping Dick, and then looked at Eileen and laughed.

The soft air vanishes and stretches out - the Demon King Crusaders turn into warrior expressions.

"Dick won't be able to keep an eye on Sphere for a while, Eileen... you'll protect him."

"Yeah, I know. I don't know when I'm going to be back... and if I take my eyes off Sphere, we'll have to get mad at her."

"Let's answer Dick's trust with us. Together, we can surpass any challenge."

The footsteps running down the hallway belong to Cody. And Verlaine and Rimserit are coming. Mermaire thinks the first thing they care about is probably Dick on the bed.

Dick might say something sweet in battle. But it would be his first-class cover - he won't easily forgive himself for sweetening them in front of him.

The three men who opened the door were relieved to see Dick as they greeted him - and at the next moment, Mermaire filled the air with air that was so refreshing.

(They can still... do whatever Dick wants with their heart. How valuable it is to use that power for justice...)

"I was able to get in touch with your husband and Sphere. They're doing well... and we have to get rid of the problems at hand. The point of the operation is, Cody... let the power of the light sword be fully utilized."

"Okay. What am I supposed to do? I'll do everything he says... no matter what."

Silver Bottle Pavilion is not just an adventurer guild that hides its presence and strength.

The Knights of the Kingdom, professors of the University of Magic, priests of the Albainian Divine Church, and the people who were bequeathed with the Demon King. The ultimate organization in which everyone follows the guild master as a single adventurer.

Sleeping Dick and the girls gathered with him feel as if they live in a different world in Mermaire.

Loneliness and longing. Mermaire couldn't go where they were - she couldn't help but be envious. They're the only ones who have the potential to see Dick's world together.