{Mission! Make the soil in the Alphonse region fertile!

Purify 30% of the entire area (slightly flashy effect).

Purify 50% of the entire area (flashy effect).

Purify 70% of the entire area (very flashy effect)}

‘No, why only up to 70%? Why not 100%?’

{That means purifying and enriching the entire soil in this area. You’ll collapse if you do that.}

‘…Fine, let me collapse a bit.’

{No way. Think about how much Grayan and April will worry about you!}

{That’s right, their attachment and overprotection towards you will become even more intense.}

{Gloria might end up confined in Solzbach Castle.}

As if that would happen. It’s not like I’m shooting some pathetic clingy material… Anyway, the butterflies had a point. I may want to go for 100%, but I can’t cause worry for Grayan and April.
In the end, I sighed with resignation and chose the third option. 70%.

“And a very flashy effect. Can you guarantee that? If it’s not 100%, the effect should at least be dazzling!”

{Oh, of course. I’ll show you a dazzling display that surpasses the Pyeongchang Olympics.}

…Pyeongchang Olympics… I miss it…

Anyway, with a bright light, the vivid butterflies began to fill the sky.

Truly an overwhelming sight, the onlookers already had stunned expressions.

“Alright, let’s begin!”

As my command fell, the butterflies spread widely throughout Alphonse, purifying the land contaminated by Maou and making it fertile.

There was undoubtedly something profoundly moving about the spectacle, a sense of exultation when pursuing something sacred that protects and benefits the world.

Expressions of admiration erupted here and there. …It was a bit dizzying, but I proudly gazed at the spectacle.

Eggs of brilliant light falling from the sky like snow, it was as beautiful as blessing the entire world.

{Completed~!}

{End. We did well, right? Give us some praise!}

The butterflies, done with their tasks, fluttered around me.

Feeling extremely pleased, I chuckled and did as they wished.

“Yeah, well done.”

Feigning a patting motion, the butterflies went wild.

{Gloria patted us!}

{Touched…}

{Finally, something has touched our hearts.}

No, that’s not it. And I just pretended to pat them; I didn’t feel anything…

Anyway, the soil purification was successful. Since it was a very splendid show, rumors would undoubtedly spread far and wide.

“I wonder how King Ainstern will react.”

Well, my intention of not letting him play with me should be accurately conveyed.

“Trying to use me for his own purposes? No way.”

{Energetic Gloria.}

{From now on, trust only us!}

Yeah, thanks.

“For the great Duchess Solzbach and for the Duchess!”

“For the Duchess!”

The day before returning to Solzbach Castle. Constable Viscount hosted a banquet as a gesture of gratitude.

Grayan and I sat at the highest seats, and next to us was April. Various toasts went back and forth, but I just moistened my lips as I couldn’t drink.

‘Too bad…’

It was too sad that I couldn’t even have a sip of the sweet scent rising from the fruit liquor… Maybe just one sip? Gloria’s body is too much alcohol trash, and I might lose my composure again. Sob…

‘I should stick to juice.’

So, I just sipped on juice, and the night of the banquet, where I only faked drinking, passed…

“Amel, that’s right. Come over here.”

“……?”

At the sudden voice of Viscount Constable, I turned my head to see what was going on.
The boy with meticulous brown hair that Viscount Constable is carefully taking care of…

“…The crybaby chipmunk Amel!”

It was none other than Amelin, who played a prank on April and ended up being scolded!

As I drank juice, I admired quietly.

“What’s this? He’s a completely handsome boy, huh? Amazing.”

Was Viscount Constable like that when he was young? The viscount still gives off a midlife vibe…

“Amel, you look handsome enough to threaten the stock of our son-in-law candidates.”

I looked calmly at Amel, who was approaching this way. Whether my gaze was burdensome or not, Amel’s complexion gradually turned pale. This guy is really timid to the point of being pitiful…

“Um, Lady…?”

After bowing to Grayan and me, Amel stopped in front of none other than April.

April, who was elegantly tearing at a chicken leg, looked at Amel with a somewhat annoyed expression.

She seemed uninterested in whatever Amel had to say and just wanted to finish tearing the chicken leg quickly…

‘Is our rabbit’s personality okay like this?’

Amel fidgeted nervously for a moment, then, as if gaining courage, spoke.

“L… Lady, I sincerely apologize for my impoliteness last time. I want to express my apologies once again…”

“It’s okay.”

April, who casually answered, wiped her hands and mouth with a napkin and raised her glass.

Amel, waiting until April finished drinking, opened his mouth again.

“Um, if it’s okay… Can I send a letter after you return to Solzbach Castle?”

That’s right. Amel wanted to become friends with April!

It doesn’t seem like romantic feelings… He just wants to be friends.

April, looking at Amel just like I did earlier, nodded without much thought.

“Sure.”

“…! Thank you!”

While Amel was genuinely delighted, Jade was glaring at him fiercely…

I glanced at Jade with a sidelong glance, shaking my head subtly. That guy, anyway, is like the embodiment of jealousy…

There is a saying, “There’s no place like home.”

I keenly felt that saying as I returned to Solzbach Castle.

“Uwaa! Our home is indeed the best!”

After rolling around on the bed and getting up, I suddenly remembered that I was supposed to publicly announce this afternoon that I had become Grayan’s companion.

“I guess the rumor has already spread.”

And today, Grayan will learn about it too. The fact that King Ainstern is trying to push for a divorce between him and me.

When I brought up that topic, Grayan’s expression…

“…was scary.”

I saw that kind of face for the first time.