He Didn’t Want to Be the Center of Attention, Hence, after Defeating the Demon Lord, He Became Guild Master

"... Dick. You've always been... ever since you met me. He looks at me from a distance."

"... that's not true. I...."

"I won't enter from somewhat more. Because you think I refuse to do so... you must remain with me and my" companions. "

I knew that even if I spoke of denial, it would resonate emptily.

Miralka is holding my wrist. You can stop her with the other hand, but you can't even touch her body.

"It's not just me, it's everybody. I am aware of the wall you are building, and everyone is reluctant to look at it... Mr. Rimserit is tying himself up with the word redemption. You're aware of that, and you're just watching."

"... even if it looks that way... I'm not going to change forever."

That was the word that I could say now, from the heart.

Even if Miralka tells me it's different than usual, I can't affirm everything.

"... Dick's a liar"

Miralka's hand grew. Touching my cheeks-her eyes are hot, but they're not like the Miralka I know.

Miralka is hunting me, but her body is trembling. When I realized it, I touched and held it on my gorgeous shoulders with my ungrabbed hand.

Jewel-like blue eyes reflect my face. We stare at each other very close - neither of us can pull.

"You're not going to change. It's getting stronger than anyone else... so..."

--If it changes, I will.

While whispering, Miralka smiles. No magic can escape those enchanting eyes.

But when Miralka gently takes her hand off my wrist, she leaves with a smile.

"... it's against the rules to ask for help and say this."

"No... I think I know that too."

I understand. That's why we have to get out of here now.

When I leave the bathroom, my heartbeat starts to slow down. What happened - I don't think it's real, but I can't escape.

Wipe your body with the towel provided by Miralka. In the meantime, Miralka didn't seem to be soaked in water - if you care about me, you have to leave as soon as you can.

I never imagined that Miralka would come into the bathroom where I was.

What should we do about Miralka's words? What do you want to do - even if it's agreed that each party has a role to play, it's just an excuse.

I couldn't be the only one who felt I was getting too strong.

Suppose Miralka looked at me and wanted to be stronger. I can't deny that feeling.

A fellow who can walk together without a crack or anything. If one of them, Miralka, feels that the equilibrium has broken down, perhaps it should be corrected.

But if so, in what way will Miralka become stronger? I hadn't been able to imagine it yet - I was going to understand her power as far as I knew.

By the time Miralka finished bathing and came out, it was time for the date to change.

I couldn't help checking the house while I was waiting, and waited for half an hour without doing anything. Miralka, who appeared in the meantime, put her wet hair together with a towel, not because it was hot, but because her face looked a little red.

Closed tightly in front of the bathrobe and fastened the belt, but the area around the chest looks tight - that's not something a man can easily point out.

"You've been waiting for me politely. I thought you might be home already."

"When I get back, I don't know what I'm doing here. I'm starting to wonder if we should wait till morning."

To be honest, Miralka answered nothing and tried to get out of the room - but stopped and looked back on the way.

"Do you want something to drink? I'm not going into my kitchen because of you."

The kitchen is like a sanctuary in a house, and you must not enter easily. Miralka has known me for a long time.

So I'll make you something to drink.

"Even though you've taken care of me, drinking alcohol can be casual."

"Well... okay, I'll leave it in the water too."

To be honest, I've been thirsty ever since I left the bathroom before Miralka.

Miralka brings a water bottle and two glasses. Miralka poured water into the glass in front of me and smiled like a prank.

"Don't worry, I didn't put anything in it."

"... I'm not worried about that."

"Fufu... I see. You're very vigilant, but you don't suspect us."

"If you come in like that, it's... I don't know if it's good."

What is Miralka really thinking?

I felt the distance because I got stronger, and I acted boldly. I don't think that's all, but I know she won't answer even if I ask.

She won't show me her skin for a reason that I'm sure I can answer now.

When I put water in my mouth and moisturized my throat, Miralka saw it and drank water herself. Your white throat is more eye-catching than usual under the lights of a magically lit lantern.

"I'm fine now. Sphere and the others are worried, so why don't you go home?

"Before you do that, let me know. Miralka... what happened?

"You'd already be aware of the situation. It was cheeky of you to come after me, but it didn't work out the way I thought it would."

Miralka admitted that someone was attacking her - and that she doesn't have to worry about it anymore.

"I went out to chase you and got wet... but thanks to you, I think I won't catch a cold. Your guild must be tracking the escaped opponent, isn't it?

"Oh, I'm making arrangements. But the opponent has sneaked out on our guard and is already inside... not very optimistic. And...."

When I found it in the rain, Miralka looked different from usual. After all, that thing really gets caught.

"... if you have any concerns, why don't you check it out?

"There's nothing I can do here anymore...."

If she doesn't try to tell you everything, there's no other way to back off now - but...

Miralka puts her finger around the collar of the bathrobe and says, staring at me provocatively.

"If that's all you have to say, I can look into it directly...."

"I, no... I can do as much as I want..."

"... I'm kidding. If I do that when my consciousness is clear, it makes me feel complicated."

When I look at the tight opening of the collar, I think there is nothing to worry about.

"Instead... there's one thing you need to do."

"What to do...?

Miralka shrugs her shoulders and touches the towel that holds her hair together. I suddenly lost sight of the white neck that was always hidden in the golden hair when I moved.

"I'm curious about Eileen, but do you want to keep an eye on me...?

"Nh... ah, oh, is that what you mean?"

"That's right. Notice it faster."

Miralka waited until I noticed, then loosened the knot on the towel holding her hair together and removed it. She had raised her hair from the moment she soaked in the water, but it was the first time she had seen her face like this.

"... if you're thinking about something, you can tell me."

"No... you remember, I dried Eileen's hair..."

"I'll make sure it's true because you say that drying it will make it worse."

I don't have any lewdness when I ask for something, but I think it's Miralka, so I don't have to shrug my shoulders again.

Stand up behind Miralka and use the power of the Fire Spirit and the Wind Spirit to generate hot air, adjust the temperature and start drying Miralka's hair.

"... if there is such a technology, then there seems to be demand for it."

"A 'hairdryer' is exactly what I don't want to be a professional."

Miralka occasionally raises her own hair, which is disturbed by the wind, but I leave it to her.

While doing so, I forgot my discomfort. Other things seemed rude to Miralka.

--And I finally realized it was on my way home after drying Miralka's hair.

Since Miralka woke up, she hasn't heard the words she used to say - and one more thing.

Maybe it's because I took a bath, but Miralka didn't wear the earrings she always wore.

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A little while after the rain, I walked over the cobblestones that were still wet and came back to the Guild House.

Entering through the back entrance, Master was waiting there. He was sleepy, but he waited for me without sleeping.

Dee, can I leave Miralka alone?

Without going far, the master said with a face that he should hear it first. As soon as it comes to me, I don't care about the people around me as much as my old master would think.

"Miralka won't like what she left behind. He'd be mad if I told him he'd stay up till morning."

"I don't think so... but if Miralka says she's okay, she might get angry on the other hand."

At first, I was in a state of a little interrogation, but my eyes became gentle with just one word.

That's why I didn't want to come back and see Master's face first. The Master looked at me without continuing his words.

Passing by with a casual greeting, you should do so now. I came home thinking I should be watching Miralka carefully.

"... I'm sorry for being mean."

It was a little faster than I could move.

Master was hugging me from the front. And gently strokes my back.

"Dee, you're a lot stronger than me... but you're still 18. You can't always be invincible."

"... I still think it should be. Don't worry about your master... and Miralka can tell you the truth."

"Yeah, Dee, it's not your fault, I think it's Miralka's timing. In that case, it's important to wait for you."

"Sometimes we have to wait and sometimes we don't. Maybe today...."

"If so... when something happens, Dee will definitely be able to help Miralka. That's what I believe."

The hand that strokes the back stops. I wonder what a gentle face the Master was trying to hold on to, leaving gently.

"I can't believe... if you're gentle at a time like this, I'm slippery."

"Yeah, yeah, really."

"Eh... ah, Eileen. Are you here?

It was Verlaine, Sphere and Eileen who came down the stairs from the second floor. All three of them are visible and their faces are red.

"Um... the three of you must have already fallen asleep. Did you wake me up when I got out of bed?

"Hmm... I've been waiting for your husband's return, so I can't sleep. As far as I was concerned, I had to be prepared....."

"Ah, Dad, Miralka, Mom seemed fine, that was good, but something else made it difficult for Mom, so I'm sorry to tell you..."

Without apologizing, Sphere felt the emotions of Miralka's time rather than the actions she took - so it's no wonder she even noticed the Emma, who is sensitive to the waves of her soul.

"... uh... Dick and Miralka are both adults, and Miralka is two years younger, but if you think they're better than me, then I..."

"No, no. There's nothing like that. When I found him in the rain, he was acting strange... but I was able to talk to him at the end, and he told me what happened... what?

As I explained, the master smiled bitterly, and Eileen and Verlaine looked relieved as if they were half stunned. Sphere looked at the faces of those mothers alternately and was in a hurry.

"You know, Dee. Sometimes you have to lead from a man. I'm going to create a good atmosphere for you."

"The way I treat women at the tavern is that I'm only interested, but I think your husband can behave stylishly in any tavern. Why does it turn out to be like a wolf with two teeth pulled out when you're alone with a woman... we need to talk to experienced Serene."

"Really? Serene, I do feel like an adult woman... but I told her I was playing a bet, and I approached Dick."

Eileen's words made me even more confused. If that was the approach, would you dare to envelop me by losing - something close to Verlaine's idea?

"Hmm... why are you looking at me? Did you get angry because you said it was a wolf with pulled teeth? To tell the truth, if you stare at me with your wet eyes, I'll always be fooled."

"Was Miralka's mother like that? I think I took a bath with my father.... ah"

It's too late to realize what you shouldn't say - but you can't blame your daughter for being honest. Honesty is good, it's not good to lie. There are many things in the world that you should keep quiet.

"Ah, that? Is that all right...? I thought it would be okay because it was Sphere's father and mother....."

"I'm obliged to wash your husband's back, so should I really do it every day?

"I didn't come in with you today, so I want to come in with you again."

"... yeah, I don't think anything about it. Dee, I don't have the right to tell you anything you don't know about me..."

The light in the master's eyes is diminishing - not when he is in a state of war. This is a surprising development, but I would like to keep my sleeping time to a minimum today and prepare for a report from Intelligence.

However, there was no new clue that night, and nothing happened to Miralka at his residence.