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

The meeting with the Alliance Masters is over and the Masters emerge from the Hall. I thought I should say hello to everyone who was gathered in the busy time, but there was no sign of Verlaine doing it perfectly.

Verlaine, who finally left the hall, brings Sherry and Lotte here.

"... Dick. It's good to see you."

I was going to help the store and Shelley came to the meeting quickly, so I'm sorry about that. Lotte is firm, but she has the idea that she is the master when she's with her sister.

"Dear Dick, you've all met, and you've been doing it.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I had a pretty good idea."

"I have a special focus on your husband. Does sitting in front of everyone as a Grand Alliance Master feel great?

"Well... Dick deserves the Grandmaster."

"But I feel like I understand. Dick really wants to be free, doesn't he? You always want to be light....."

It was Lotte who was always after me, but now he's trying to understand me deeply. Thankfully, there was something close to the vision in front of Sherry and Verlaine.

"Still, I think everyone appreciates you thinking about the entire guild in King's Landing. You are undoubtedly the most popular adventurer in King's Landing."

"I also tried to attend instead, and found out. My husband is still the best guild master."

"Ah, you know... what are you talking about to this guy on the tree?"

"... the lighthouse is Dick's cute spot. I feel a little lonely if I don't have one of those."

Shelley pulls up her black hair and looks up at me- sparkling her moonlit eyes.

"Dick... are you going to fight a fellow named Calvin?

"If it's someone you can talk to, that's fine, but I don't think so. I don't think I'm going to use a twister like Calvin, but I'm sure I can't be too careful... I'd like to ask Shelley for help, but I care about King's Landing. Stay with Lotte this time."

"... yeah. Be sure to come back safely."

"If you're going to make onee-sama feel so lonely... you'll have to take responsibility."

Lotte reminds me, and I nod. Shelley waved small and Lotte baptized and returned to her guild.

Verlaine slightly jumped up and landed next to me before I got off the tree. It's a trick like a light worker that you can do because you're loved by the spirit of the wind.

"... I have to thank Verlaine too."

"Did you ever attend on behalf of your master? I think it's an extension of the usual business, so it's not enough to thank you."

"That's true, but I appreciated the offer. It's important that we all eat together."

"How was Halle's new work? I saw the flavor, but it was quite exotic. I often come up with such a flavor."

"It was a sauce made with exotic fruits and spices. That idea is new... there's still food in this world that I don't know about."

While realizing that I'm a little rap myself, I feel excited. When she saw it, Verlaine smiled happily.

"Exploring the world on a flying battleship and seeing different countries... is your husband interested in such things?

My parents told me that they were traveling the world, so am I influenced by that? I think there are undeniable parts of it.

"Originally, I tried to build an alliance to do just what I wanted. But when I did, I realized that I didn't just like to move myself, I liked to let my friends achieve their goals. And there are many people in the guild who are not just adventurers, but face each other. Family, neighborhood, goals."

"... I don't want to make them any worse. Is that why you've confirmed how you can collaborate with other Alliances?"

"That's how it is. It's only when the kingdom is calm that we can look to the outside world."

So Verlaine sits next to me. I was magically reinforcing the branches of the tree just in case, so the two of us sat side by side and the tree didn't twitch.

"... don't move a bit. Just like that....."

I wondered what I was going to do, and Verlaine gently leaned her head on my shoulder.

"... what's wrong? Verlaine"

"Again, I'm glad I came to see your husband. I always thought of it when I was helping my Alliance. I've never felt lonely leaving Elsein. I'm sorry for my family and my ministers... but what I have with my master means that I am who I am."

That said, Verlaine kept her eyes closed for a while, but put her hand on my shoulder and let go slowly. Does the person realize that he is sparing the remnants of his life?

She's always on my path, but she's really delicate. When I came to my bedroom with Beatrice, I didn't go too far from myself, and I was nervous about touching it.

It's easy to be sweet to Verlaine, who's trying to keep the distance. However, if you want to try on my clothes and show me a joking smile, or if you see me trying to sweeten up when I'm with you as I am now, tell me if my feelings won't move.

"I think it's a strange obsession for me. But because Verlaine was dating me, I was able to get a drink at the end of the counter. Sometimes Serene was the shopkeeper, but she had something she wanted to do."

"... I thought if I stayed with the guild too long, I'd be attracted to younger boys.

"I don't think so... but what is it? Even with that face, I can't tell you anything."

Previously, Master Serene said he would return as a member of the Aquarium Pavilion Guild, but I wonder how long she'll be here. He's an excellent adventurer, but he's more passionate about enjoying life than that, so there's a place to travel when you think about it.

After Verlaine arrived and settled in as a shopkeeper, I was surprised by her ingenuity and courage - and her insight, which completely drew on my intentions.

"You're seriously trying to distract me again. Master is too rigid."

"If that's what they say, I don't want to improve it."

"Fufu... if you treat me well, we can help you. If your husband is in trouble, just shake his head vertically."

"Is that... what that means?"

"Even though the shape is unusual, I already have a daughter. If you say that you are responsible for the mother of the seven of us... will your husband also be in trouble?"

We're Sphere's father and mother, and we both know each other. What that means is - indeed, all I have to do is nod and our relationship will be determined.

"... it's decided, isn't it?"

"Nh...? I'm sorry, I guess I overdid it a little bit...."

"No, it's not. I thought it was a luxurious problem."

I know it's a simple word. But I felt like it would be passed on even if I didn't use all the words.

"... may I just get one more reward?"

Verlaine puts her hands on her lap. I lay on my back and put my head on Verlaine's lap.

"... if someone sees this place, they'll wonder what they're doing."

"Master, don't you miss looking at me like that?"

"Eh...."

I look up at Verlaine, lying on my back and wearing clothes similar to mine. Her face is hard to see, hiding in front of her chest.

"I was going to say this might happen... but I don't have any ears. I was thinking of doing it anyway because I was a servant."

"... Verlaine, I noticed one thing..."

"Hmm...?

I can hear Verlaine nodding gently. What I wanted to tell you - even if you can't sleep all the time, you feel sleepy if you can't prevent it with magic.

"... I'll wake you up later. Until then, I'll love you as much as I can."

Verlaine watched me until I woke up, even when Timmy asked me to kill the Fire Dragon. As I remembered that time, my consciousness sank comfortably in the clouds.