On March 29th, Jin and Erza go to the village of Kaina. Reiko and Edgar are carrying a large baggage.

Jin and the others go to Martha's house first.

"Jin, Erza, come here. What's all that stuff?"

Martha was weeding in the garden, but she got up and welcomed Jin and the others.

"I thought Erza should stay here for the time being," Jin said.

When Jin said this, Martha nodded her head in agreement.

"Oh, that's a good idea. It's already spring, and the weather in this village will be nice. Jin seems to be busy, so I can keep an eye on him.

"My mother-in-law will be here later, though.

"Especially if Meane is coming too. And Dr. Sally will be there, too, so it's a good decision, Jin.

Martha welcomed me with open arms.

"So that's a lot of furniture you're bringing?"

"Yes, sir."

The main items are bedclothes and clothes, but there are also some small household items.

Jin, Reiko, and Edgar were about to move their luggage to the second floor of Jin's workshop, which is directly across the street from Martha's house.

"Jin, Elsa, it's okay for now, but in time you might want to sleep and wake up on the first floor instead of the second floor, okay?"

Martha advised. Jin realized that he was right.

"Yes, that's right. Then I'll start building the first floor!

"That's a good idea."

Jin says nonchalantly, and Martha accepts it without a care in the world.

"Well then, Elsa, come in my house.

Martha invites Elsa in, knowing that the construction will be finished in less than a day.

The luggage will be temporarily moved into Jin's workshop.

Jin immediately contacted the old man to call a craftsman (Smith) from Horai Island.

"Ah, Elsa, come here!

Hannah, who was helping with the dishes in the kitchen, noticed Erza's arrival and greeted her, wiping her hands and welcoming her.

"Hi, Hannah!

"Hannah, Elsa said she's going to stay here until she has the baby.

"Really?　I'm so happy!　Where's your brother?

Jin is building a new house.

Can I go check it out?　Can I go check it out, Grandma?

Yes, of course.

Martha gave her permission and Hannah ran outside.

"Hi, honey!"

"Hi, Hannah."

When Hannah went outside, she found five other craftsmen (smiths) besides Jin, who had already finished laying the foundation for the addition.

"Erza-chan, are you going to live here for a while?"

"Yes. Yes. That's why we're building an addition on the first floor. I'm going to go and say hello to the village chief now.

The lord is Jin, so there should be no problem no matter what he does, but he thought he should make it clear in an adult manner or out of courtesy.

I'd like to make it clear that it's an adult thing to do.

"Hmmm...so that's how it is. That's good. I'll tell Sally about it.

The mayor of the village, Giebeck, beamed and said he would welcome Erza. He also said he would tell Sally, who was on her way to the hospital.

"I look forward to working with you.

Just as Jin was saying this, Sally and Ru came home.

Ruu, their adopted daughter, is 13 years old this year. She is currently undergoing training as an apprentice healer.

"Oh, Jin-kun."

"Hello, Dr. Sallee. Lou, you're doing great."

"Hello, Jin-sama. Thanks to you, I'm making the most of every day."

Jin told Sally that Erza would be staying in the village for the time being.

"I see. That's good. Even though she is a good healer herself, she doesn't know herself so well. Leave it to me."

Sally took care of Elsa as well. She also said that she would like to discuss healing with Elsa in her free time.

Jin felt relieved because he was willing to have her as a companion.

When he returned from the chief's house, he found that the extension had been completed.

"Oh, thank you very much.

The craftsman (smith) golems were now finishing the interior.

Elsa is giving them detailed instructions.

"Elsa, are you okay?"

Erza replies to Jin's worried look, "Don't worry about it.

Jin worries too much. But thank you for ......."

Since Sara, the golem maid, is also here, Edgar and I are able to follow her up.

In about half an hour, the interior will be done, the furniture will be moved in, and we'll be all set.

"Let's see..."

Jin and Elsa quickly check out the interior.

There are two four-and-a-half-mat Japanese-style rooms, a four-and-a-half-mat kitchen and dining room, a toilet, and a small bathroom. There is also a toilet and a small bathroom. Everything is barrier-free.

"The tatami smells good. The wood smells wonderful."

Elsa said she did not mind these smells, even when she was in the throes of morning sickness.

Two rooms are furnished with Japanese-style beds that can be used as sofas. Of course, one room is for Erza and the other room is for Meane.

If you need anything else, I'll get it right away.

Thank you.

In addition, I put a roof over the corridor from Martha's house so that people can come and go without getting wet on a rainy day.

Jin is very particular.

"That's how much Onii-chan cares about Erza-chan!"

Martha and Hannah each said something different.

"It's already done? As expected of Jin-sama ...... Jin-san, isn't it?"

Then Meane arrived. I called her because I had finished it. All she has with her is a small personal baggage.

"Well, it looks like a very comfortable house. We will take care of it for a while.

"Mother-in-law, will you take care of Elsa?"

"Of course. Of course. Leave it to me.

Martha smiles at Jin.

"I never thought I'd see you like this, Jin.

"You're a loving wife, aren't you, Onii-chan!"

Jin blushes silently and scratches his head.

"You can have lunch at my place."

Just as Martha said this, the bell rang to signal noon at Nido Castle.

Jin, Elsa, Martha, Hannah, and Meane gather around the table.

Reiko, Edgar, and Sarah are serving us.

"It's delicious when we eat together like this, isn't it?

I'll try to come here as much as possible.

"Brother Jin, don't be too hard on yourself because of the time difference.

Erza was concerned about Jin, who was concerned about her.

"Yes, thank you."

Spring is in full swing in the village of Kaina. The sky was blue and clear, and a pleasant spring breeze was blowing.