“No, it’s not. I always thought the sword was my path for life, but now it seems like commerce is my path. It’s enjoyable every day. Even the appointments and meetings with people like this.”

Anticipating that Sesenia might feel sorry, Rohan took the lead.

“If that’s the case, it’s fortunate… Do you have another appointment?”

“Yes.”

“That won’t do.”

“What? What do you mean?”

“I was thinking of going out. Since Rohan looks busy, I’ll exclude Rohan and go alone.”

“About fifteen minutes should be fine. Unfortunately, there’s another reservation after that…”
Sesenia stood up and patted Rohan’s shoulder.

“It’s okay. We’ll go and come back together. Rohan, take care of the business. I always trust you.”

“Ugh… Miss… Every time, except me…”

“I’m counting on you, Rohan.”

Just as Sesenia was about to turn away, as if encouraging him.

“Miss.”

“Yes?”

“Am I someone who can help you?”

“I feel like I’ve been getting that question a lot lately.”

“I’m sorry.”

“No, it’s not that. I probably didn’t give trust to those who asked that question. I’m more sorry.”

To the unexpected response, Rohan quickly clapped his hands.

“No, I asked a pointless question…”

“No, from now on, I have to give assurances. First, Rohan. Without you, I wouldn’t have even thought about these things. Rohan is a person who helps me a lot and is a reliable older brother. So, don’t doubt yourself.”

How Rohan interpreted those words is unknown.

It was different from what she used to do, thinking and analyzing every word to make it favorable for her, and different from analyzing their words.

It was completely different. What Sesenia said to those like Rohan, Lizbet, and Teddy, whom she felt were entirely on her side, was sincere.

Sincerity without any thought.

Perhaps that’s why Rohan smoothly put on the glasses that had been hanging down.

“Then I…”

“Yes?”

“I’ll do my best. In my place. So that I can live up to your trust. I’ll do that.”

“Don’t push yourself.”

“Yes. Have a good time going out. Don’t worry because Teddy is here.”

Instead of relief, Lizbet turned her head sharply at those words.

“Isn’t it supposed to be reassuring because I’m here, not Teddy? Your dependable little brother is going.”

“Yeah. No. Teddy is much more reliable than you. How fast he learns. I didn’t teach much, but he mastered all of my swordsmanship as if absorbing water.”

“…Anyway! I’m your maid.”

“So I’m worried every time. Is there an accident?”

Playfully looking at her sister, Rohan messed up Lizbet’s hair.

“Don’t say that. Your hair gets messed up. And stop ignoring me just because I’m short.”

It wasn’t a caress filled with love.

Using his short arms and legs, Rohan grabbed Lizbet’s head, applying force to avoid her arms from reaching him. Lizbet, who had been struggling energetically, eventually sighed deeply as if giving up.

“Really. You’re annoying, brother.”

“Yeah. Me too. Well then, Teddy. Take care of my little brother and Miss.”

“Yes, Master Rohan.”

Looking at Teddy for a moment, Rohan put a thick scarf lying on the side around Teddy’s neck.

“This is better.”

“Ah… Thank you.”

Impressed by the action that concealed the restraint around the neck, Teddy’s lips trembled slightly.
“Well then, let’s go. The next guest is expected soon. Have a good time, Miss.”

“Yeah.”

Sesenia, who was proudly watching the two of them, then went outside.

The place they went to was the market. It was the market in the imperial capital that was open at all times.

A place filled with all kinds of people and all sorts of goods. As soon as they arrived at the entrance, a small puppy followed the three of them.

“Cute puppy.”

“So cute.”

A silver puppy with a slight blue tint.

Unlike ordinary dogs that avoid people, the puppy didn’t seem to want to leave their side.

Instead, the three of them, especially Teddy, looked at the puppy with a very dissatisfied expression, and it emitted a series of snorts.

‘Sillian, huh?’

Seemingly following the order to act as a guard, Silian stuck closely to them, recalling the appearance of the puppy that had come to Sesenia before.

Only now did Sesenia recall that the puppy had been by her side before, again and again.

‘Keeps the promise pretty well.’

Sesenia wasn’t particularly amused knowing its identity, but Lizbet was different.

“Wow, it’s really friendly, Miss.”

Lizbet immediately put her hand into the puppy’s armpit and lifted it up.

As an unexpected situation, the puppy hesitated for a moment and then struggled.

The problem was now.