The Abandoned Baroness is one of the Black Knight’s favorites

Upon returning to the Kingdom of Iolia and greeting the royal castle, Sofia switched to the Marquis carriage and proceeded with Gilbert to the Marquis de Forster. The view from the carriage window is familiar to me. It feels like a noble city that used to feel extra, but now it accepts Sofia.

Gilbert, who was using a mobile device, also decided to take a carriage home with the non-magical Sofia. It seems convenient for a messenger to travel through the city in a carriage in the Kingdom of Iolia to appeal to the people of Elatos that the war is over.

"Sofia, you must be tired from your long journey. When you get back to the mansion, take a rest."

Gilbert, sitting opposite, shook Sofia's hand and shouted.

"Thank you very much. Master Gilbert..."

"I'm used to it.... don't push yourself."

As Gilbert told me, Sofia was certainly tired. As for the body, but above all, it was full of hearts. Suddenly abducted, imprisoned, three people, including a concert, lived in a cramped apartment for a few days, and accompanied them to negotiations in Elatos' royal castle. Sophia, who had finally begun to socialize as Marquis, was heavily loaded. Still, I feel more happy to be back now. Carina and everyone in the mansion are safe. I wanted to see you early to make sure.

"Yes, I'm looking forward to going home."

The Marquis Mansion, which was supposed to have just been picked up, was now the place to go back to Sofia. Gilbert listens to Sofia and laughs gently. Sophia's heart also softened to the smile that she had recently shown me more than before.

"Sofia! Good... really good..."

Sophia was hugged by Carina, who rushed right out of the carriage. Suddenly, Sofia screamed in surprise. Gilbert, who was holding Sofia's hand for the escort, smiled and let go. Hans looked at us with an astonishing expression and unloaded the luggage in the carriage.

"... I'm sorry for worrying you."

Even though Sofia was confused, she quickly turned her arm and hugged her back. Carina's body is trembling small and her breathing is disturbed by tears. It is painful to think that I have worried you.

"That's not true. I'm sorry, if I'm more vigilant."

"Yes, thank you, Carina."

The power of Carina gets stronger, and she's hugged. The tears didn't stop, and Sofia laughed modestly. From the narrow corner of your eyes, tears are overflowing.

"Don't cry so much. I was okay, right?

"But...!

"It's okay. I mean, I came home properly."

Sofia slapped Carina slightly on the back. When I raised my face, I heard Gilbert and Sofia were coming home today, and the servants opened the front door and watched. Everyone had a reassuring look at the lively and happy scenery. After following Sofia's gaze, Carina turned away and looked around.

"No, I'm embarrassed."

"Fufu. I'm glad everyone's waiting."

Hans sighed at the door and Carina. It appears that all the luggage has been delivered to the Mansion.

"─ ─ Carina, it's time to show your wife to her room. I'm tired, so I need you to rest first."

On instructions from Hans, Carina took her hand off Sofia and nodded her face red. Instead, Gilbert hugs Sofia gently.

"I have to go back to the Knights once. It's going to be late, so please rest first."

I wonder if there is a report. I really wanted to be on the side for a little longer in a place where I could feel comfortable, but I nodded honestly.

"I will rest for a while. But... I'm looking forward to welcoming you home at night."

Gilbert grabs Sofia's shoulders and looks at her from the front with a soft expression.

"... okay. Hans, bring Timo here."

"Yes, right away"

Gilbert instructs Hans to bring a familiar black horse. He's moving faster than a carriage, so he's probably trying to make it a horse. Hans came back with his horse at once.

Sofia, I'm coming.

"Welcome."

Gilbert ran over the horse and kicked his stomach lightly. Sophia turned to Carina as she watched her back diminish towards the slightly tilted sun.

"Ma'am, I'll show you to your room."

Sophia laughs unexpectedly at Carina, who says it's just a partition change. Carina pulled Sophia's hand with a slightly bad face.

For the first time in a long time, Sofia was relieved that nothing had changed in her room. Antique tones inspired by the blue flowers Gilbert received before, embroidery on the way, oversized bed for one with a canopy, and furniture lined with calm colors. This room, which has been used by the wives of the generations, is now set up as a room for Sofia's liking. I can see that the room was just warmed up to a good temperature and was waiting for me to come home.

I took a bath fighting heavy eyelids and changed to my usual room clothes. Soft bedding immediately invites Sofia into her dreams. Carina's close proximity is probably one of the reasons she's uncomfortable. Breathing deeply and inhaling some nostalgic fragrance, Sofia fell asleep immediately.