Enter the private room of "Forest Diner" and take a seat.Splitting up into two tables, everyone takes their seats, the waiter and the waitress enter one by one, and each table receives a drink order.

Rear-kun, how about a drink?

That's what Igarashi-san asks, because there will be more exploration tomorrow.

“There's also a celebration where Lycarton and Melissa met Ferris, and we'll have a drink and a toast at first.”

"Mr. Arihito... thank you."My wife has always liked catnip since she came to this shape, but it looks like it's also in this shop. "

Mr. Ferris looks at Mr. Lycarton and moves his ears - it seems that this is the will of affirmation.I have no idea, but Mr. Ferris' sense of smell tells me there's catnip.

"... I'd like to try it too. A little early?"

"...... Mia"

"Hahaha... it looks like your mother said you should do as you please."In my opinion, it's too early for Melissa. "

"Yes... okay, I'll put it in the juice."

Melissa listens honestly to Mr. Rykerton.Ferris, who was sitting next to her, stroked Melissa's head without saying anything - Melissa looked very happy as she shone.

"I think so... I'd like this' Ward 5 Specialty Light Blue Wine ', please"

"Okay, we will serve this in small barrels per party, so we will provide enough for enough people"

"I wonder if I should do the same."Although it's alcohol, it says that there will be no drunkenness until the next day. "

"If it's that kind of alcohol, don't we think it's okay to drink it too?"I'll keep this mint juice refreshing. "

I'd like the same thing as Misaki-chan, too.

As everyone orders, Theresia sits next to them and shows them the menu to choose from.She looked at the menu for a while before choosing a blend of fruit juices.

…………

There is nothing unusual about Theresia's appearance.Even so, Igarashi-san, who was sitting next to me on the other side, spoke to me in a small voice.

"I'm sure you'll make it." Don't overthink the back part, too.We're here, too. "

"Yes, thank you, I'm fine."

If you can, I'll do it for you.Always at the most important time, Theresia cleared the way for me.However, I may have kept Theresia as a line of request somewhere in my heart.

An ordered drink is carried on a wagon.After I went to all of them, I had Mr. Lycarton take my head off and I decided to toast.

"If we hadn't met Ali Hito in the first ward, we wouldn't have been able to reunite our families here.Thank you again for that... and I would like to express my heartfelt pleasure that you are safely continuing your exploration and that we can share the same dinner table. Cheers! "

Cheers!

Theresia poured the wine into a jock with a colour similar to that of strawberry, which was distinguished by its sweet, refreshing acidity and crisp throat.

”Nh... it's very easy to drink. I wonder why alcohol is delicious everywhere in the Labyrinth Country."

"This liquor is difficult to stay in, but it is not completely free of intoxication, so please don't be uncomfortable."

Employees who serve me alcohol give me advice.Igarashi and Louisa looked at each other when they heard that.

"Oh, is that so?" I drank quite a bit... "

"I'm sorry, so am I."

"No, it's because it's poisonous to the body to endure it."Please don't hesitate, both of you. "

That's what I say, but I'll clear up about half the jock.I think it is unusual to drink wine like this, but if your throat is so clean, you can drink it like water.

The next thing you know, hors d 'oeuvres of fish come out, and everyone's thinking about it.Mr. Ferris has been fed by Mr. Lycarton, but it seems that he did so because he lived with him - there are things that shine more on this side because of the goodwill.

"I knew you liked fish... but is catnip alcohol okay?"

"Melissa, my face looks a little red..."

As Misaki and Suzuna say, Melissa shouldn't be drinking catnip, but her face turns red in the distance.Because my skin is white like snow, I can see the change even with a little flushing.

"...... Hiccup. Eat this too, Mother."

Meow

Lycarton, even if it's been a long time since we've met again, there's still something we can count on.

"Hahaha, no, no... I thought this day would come a long time ago, but it's still a pleasure."

”Ferris-san, you're so much better than I've seen you before... and your hair looks a little different.”

Mr. Farma seems to know Mr. Ferris well.There seems to be a connection between the mothers, and there is a gentle air flowing at the same table.

“Some of my wife's“ working cats ”skills seem to change color.”

"Then maybe I'll change too."I'm inheriting the same power as your mother...... hiccups "

Melissa, are you all right? You should take your time and drink some water.

Steiner will give you some advice, but Melissa's hiccups won't stop.I've had some experience, so I'm a little worried.I wonder if you're drunk on catnip.

"Ah, I know how to stop hiccups!"This is how you drink water from the other side of the glass. "

"Tin-chan, take a seat so vigorously..."

“I know a few ways to stop hiccups because my grandmother taught me that too.”

Misaki, Suzuna, and Madoka take their seats.It was a free meal, so Serafina, who was away from her seat, came here.

Thank you for your hard work, Sir Ali Hito.

"Oh, thank you."

Serafina-san seems to have a drink, so she drinks the remaining wine.I've been poured out again, but I'm sure it'll be fine.

It's about Foggia, but she's been talking to me ever since she disappeared.

"I see... what are you talking about?"

"I'm in charge of defending the front lines, so I'd like to know about my combat experience."You seemed to be able to share information, but you were quite surprised.Our party tends to fight strong opponents against the level. ”

”When I say that, I'll definitely have to nod... Ellie's at a fairly close level, but we're lowering the average.”

"Even if I'm the only one standing out, I wouldn't be able to contribute well to the party in the first place... but ant humans will blend me into the party."That's why I won't do it again. "

Elletia's repetition of the words of reflection may be a reminder to herself.I don't think she's going to jump out on her own anymore.

"Ellie-san, my Tin-chan is better than that..."

"Um... what?"

"It looks like you haven't eaten yet... yes, ahn"

"Nh... nm... ah, thank you..."

Elytia thanked Suzuna for the hors d 'oeuvres.Suzuna smiled with satisfaction, and this time, Misaki came out from behind me.

"Oniichan, Theresia looks like she wants you to join her."Would you like to join us? I did it! "

"No, no, even if I told you so, we're already here..."

…………

Teresia cuts off my hors d 'oeuvres and pierces them with a fork.The white fish tangled in a sour vinegar sauce breaks loose when it is put in the mouth, and the cheeks are unintentionally loosened for a pleasant texture.

"Oniichan, after you let me eat, it's polite to return the favor."This is called a cross counter. ”

It's a noisy word, but it's not wrong.

"Um, until Igarashi-san... kon."Theresia, are you ready? "

Theresia nodded and turned towards me.Theresia, who had already eaten herself, licked her lips tiny.

"Theresia's tongue is so cute..." Ali Hito thought

Of course, Misaki was just narrating, but I couldn't deny it.Theresia opens her mouth and waits for me - as everyone's gaze concentrates, I repay Theresia with an "ahn".

"... nnh..."

"Ahh, this is no good, it's too naughty."Oniichan sometimes does that unconsciously, doesn't he?I don't want to go to bed with that kind of thing, even if I can't sleep again. "

"Misaki-chan has to be a little more lazy, or she'll have to move with me... the back part won't work either, if you feed Misaki-chan"

"No, no, I didn't mean to..."

"... if I say selfishly here, I won't be able to clean up."I will weigh myself together with Kyouka-san. "

”I... I don't have to, but isn't it okay for Louisa to do it?”

"... is that okay?"

In the meantime, everyone sitting at this table is feeling nervous.What am I supposed to do? - As a leader, I'm supposed to convince everyone.

"This is a meat dish."This is the chef's favorite dish of the day, prepared with skewers. ”

Chef - I mean, if it's Maria's hobby, is there anything else she can do to accommodate it?Grilled skewers are very easy to grab and to be eaten by people.

"Before oniichan gets hungry, it's a battle..."

When Misaki said it, Theresia had already grabbed the skewers of the steak and offered them to me.

Meat and spices are foods that evoke primitive impulses - and I'm bumping into meat skewers without excuse.Teresia glanced at her to see if it was delicious, and she had no choice but to smile silently and hold her thumb up.

◆◇◆

Theon prepared meals for his guard dog, and Farma let him eat for the first time in a long time.

"This girl has become a lot stronger, too."The size of my body has grown a little since I was at home, but the atmosphere seems to be growing up. "

“Theon is doing really well.not only us, but also when we rescue people in the city..... "

Farma smiled at me after she touched Zion's forehead.

I'm the owner, so I can see how she feels.

"Is that so..."

"Fufu... no, even if you know that, it's just that this girl is very nostalgic for Atobe-sama."

Woah

"Ugh... fuck, it tickles... what's wrong? Suddenly"

Theon, who was drinking water, licked my cheek as if he knew what Farma meant.

"No matter what happens from now on, please take this child as a companion."Whenever Atobe-sama wants to rest this child, I will keep it at my house. "

"Thank you, but I'm sure Theon still thinks the place to go is the Farmers' house..."

"...... I also know this because I am the owner.What does Theon want to do most now?I wonder what's the most important thing. "

What Theon wants to do. If that's part of our party, then we need to think about not putting Theon in the fight against dangerous monsters so he won't get hurt.

"Atobe-sama, the guard dog is very proud and I want you to trust your strength."And so is this child's mother, Ashtarth. "

Theon is sitting down and looking at us.Tell them not to worry about my misunderstandings.

Theon, will you keep up the good work?

"Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

”I'm already getting along with Zion-chan from the back...”

"Excuse me, Kyouka-san. Theon, please let Kyouka-san caress you."

"Um... oh, is that okay? Alright, alright, alright...."

Theon is very nostalgic for Igarashi-san - but Igarashi-san's communication is also bold because of the alcohol she contains.Theon's face is buried in Mr. Igarashi's chest, and he is stroking me.

"... will you do the same for Atobe-sama?"

"Oh my... Louisa feels good, too."Why don't you join me for another drink? "

"Yes, definitely... please come too, Atobe-sama"

I don't know what to say, but there's something horrible about Louisa who's drunk - her clothes have subtly collapsed, and she's always tied down her hair, so it's not unusual for an adult to be attracted to her.

"Excuse me... Atobe-sama, would you mind a little?"

"Yes, yes. Maria, what's the matter?"

It's not like I just got a boat, but Maria brought me the dessert I asked for.

"This is a soufflé made with 'walnuts of great power' and freshly picked labyrinth pears.Apple pie is a witty apple, and agile grapes are served with pancakes as ingredients in fruit sauces. ”

Maria puts dessert on the table.It's a dish that's likely to come out in a top-notch restaurant.

Three soufflés, four apple pies, and three pancakes.A different dessert is served at the table where all the supporters are sitting.

“One of my skills is to be able to make two or three dishes with the same effect from one ingredient.Eating one ingredient that enhances your ability won't work if you don't free up a month or so, so eating multiple ingredients by yourself can do the same thing. ”

"But if we share it, it will only work for the number of people..."Thank you, Maria-san. "

"This sweet fragrance... the dessert is in a different belly..."

"Um, yeah... it's just the same as Misaki-chan's opinion right now, but is it okay to have something so precious...?"

"I'm worried about which to eat... but what about Serafina?"

"Hmm... it's a pretty troublesome place. Soufflé... no, apple pie is hard to throw away... haha"

”Not only my ability, but also the type of dessert I'm worried about... which one do you want for the rear?”

Everyone was blind to dessert, and I was pretty worried about which to eat, but I couldn't keep Mr. Lycarton waiting too long, so I made up my mind.

◆ Current Situation ◆

"Ellytia", "Melissa" and "Theon" ingested "Walnuts and Soufflés of Great Power" Power increased

"Ali Human", "Kyouka", "Misaki", "Suzuna" ingested "Witty Apple Pie" Magic max value increased

"Theresia", "Serafina" and "Madoka" consume "Agile grapes and fruit sauce" Agility is increased

While I was eating, my magic power was almost restored, but when I ate the apple pie and checked with the license, the magic blue bar was reduced by about 20%.In other words, the maximum value has increased, so the amount appears to be decreasing.

(To think that it would go up so much... isn't that the amount that goes up by about two levels?)

"My body is light... even if I have a big shield, I think I can cover it more quickly"

"Ahhh, my body has also become light... can this help you guys...?"

Being quicker can be an advantage in any situation.Madoka's participation in the operation of the wagon will certainly benefit.

"Did you like it?"Also, if you have any ingredients that you need to cook, please feel free to ask. ”

"Um... Maria-san, would you mind?"

Louisa stops Maria from leaving the room.I still couldn't imagine what it was for.