After the snack, we relax and chat a little.

"Hilde-sama, you said <> was away from home. ......"

Hilde looked a little apologetic.

"...... Actually, she seems to be a favorite of ...... His Majesty," Jin said, "and she and Empress are very happy to see you. < together."

"...... I see."

Actually, Jin knew.

Since he had created this , it had a function to monitor at least some information about how it was doing.

According to the report, was near the emperor.

Hearing the explanation of Emperor Hilde, Jin was convinced of this.

And he wonders if he should offer such an automata to His Majesty the Emperor ......,

(It would be a shame if it delayed his marriage. ......)

(It would be a disaster if it delayed the marriage. ) Jin also reconsidered.

* * * *

As the sun was setting, we decided to go to a hot spring.

To get to the hot springs, we decided to use for short.

This time, there are three of them. Emperor Taisho (Hilde) and Flora, Jin and Yu, and Erza and Mio ride in them. Reiko follows on foot.

"Oh, Jin, are you at the hot springs?"

The group arrives at the hot springs in Kaina Village, being accosted by passing villagers.

Compared to the previous day, when the hot spring was reserved for only a few bathers, this day there seemed to be a few bathers, but Emperor Taisho (Hilde) did not mind, and even said that he preferred it.

"Ah, it's nice hot water."

"It's a nice hot spring!"

Jin is in the hot spring with Yu.

"Oh, Jin, where is this visitor from?"

Rock, the leader of the men of Kaina Village, asked.

He is a nobleman from the Shoro Kingdom. We invited him to stay with us for the summer.

"Oh, I see. But the Shoro Empire is far away from here ....... But I guess Jin can fly there in a day.

He was strangely impressed.

"Then, should I say hello to them when I meet them on the street?　If you're a nobleman of the Shoro Kingdom,...... do you have any manners?

He also said,

I'm sure you're right. He is a friendly person, so a normal greeting will be fine.

Jin answered, "Yes, he is a friendly person, so a normal greeting will do.

"Nice hot water, isn't it?

Meanwhile, in the women's bath, Emperor Taue (Hilde), Flora, Erza and Mio are in the women's bath.

In addition, there were several ladies from the village of Kaina.

"Are you a nobleman of the Shoro Kingdom? ......"

"You know Erza and Jin, don't you?"

And then..,

"Eee-oyoo!"

Look at Mio,

"Mio, you've grown up so much. Is she 5 years old this year?"

and saying to Elsa.

"Yes. I'm a little worried about your pronunciation.

Elsa says, "Don't worry about it if you're 5 years old,

"Don't worry about it at 5 years old. After another year, she will be able to speak more clearly.

She even gave her some advice.

As a novice mother, Elsa is relieved by this advice.

After all, her own mother, Meene, had never raised anyone but Elsa.

She says, "In that case, you can ask me.

Hannah's grandmother Martha said.

"Yes.

However, knowing that Martha's grandson Hannah also adored Hitoshi, it was quite awkward for Erza to visit Martha by herself.

"Hmmm, Erza seems to have gotten used to everyone in the village."

Emperor Taue smiles.

"That's right, Erza is Jin's wife, you know.

"Jin, you are also adored by him, aren't you?

Yes, that's right. Gin is the savior of this village.

He built us pumps and stoves and all sorts of things.

Oh, there was the golem horse too. And Gon and Gen.

"We had a snow room, didn't we?

"You built a clinic and called Dr. Sally.

"You became a lord and gave us lower taxes."

And so on, and so on, and so on.

"...... Jin, they love you. I'm happy for you, Elsa."

"...... yes."

"Are you a human?"

"...... yes. Mio's father is loved by everyone.

"I'm so happy!"

The women in the village who were taking a bath looked at Erza and Mio with smiling faces.

* * * * * *

"Well, then, my lord, enjoy your stay."

Erza-chan, Mio-chan, see you later!

After leaving the spa, the ladies greeted Erza and Hilde, and returned to their respective homes.

Akane clouds were rolling in the twilight sky.

Jin left the hot spring one step ahead of the others and waited in the evening breeze.

"Sorry to keep you waiting.

Jin-kun, did I keep you waiting?

No, we just got out ourselves.

This is true. <

So, we were a little ahead of them.

<.

"Ah, it's so relaxing!

Emperor Taisho (Hilde) says in a deep voice as she gazes at the sunset sky.

"I'll say it again and again. I'm going to relax. ...... Jin, this is a nice village. It's a great place to relax. Thank you for bringing me here.

"Thank you."

Jin felt a little embarrassed by the praise of Kayna village.

His face may have turned red, but it is hard to tell if it is the red of the sunset.

The then returns to Nido Castle.

Butler and the golem maids greet them.

"Welcome home. Dinner is ready.

I'm hungry. You've done so much for us.

"Yay, dinner!"

I'm so hungry!

Emperor Hilde and the twins are happy to hear that dinner is served.

Flora, Jin, and Elsa looked at them with narrowed eyes.