But it was in front of Cien. He had to provide sensible home education.

He tenderly whispered to Cien.

“……It seems there are bad rogues outside, shall we close the window?”

However, Cien’s reaction was unexpected.

Unlike Matthias who wanted to close the window and ignore it, Cien pricked up his ears.

“Oh, no way!”

“Huh?”

And…….

Cien landed on the floor with a little hop, like a small sparrow. Then he quickly went to the window and peeped down.

The warmth on his knees disappeared, and he momentarily felt empty.

Looking down from the window, Cien….

“Ah, oh no!”

His legs dangled, and he wore a worried look.

“What’s wrong, Cien?”

“We have to go check now!”

“Huh?”

“I’ll play with dad next time! Wait!”

After shouting out a final word, Cien darted out, opening the door.

Matthias was left alone.

……Very pathetically.

The warmth still remained on his knee……

He gritted his teeth.

He tried to enjoy a peaceful tea time with Cien after a long time. Who the hell is interrupting?

Matthias looked down from the window.

In his view, he saw two friends that Cien had befriended since returning to the mansion.

So their names…… were Acid and Leonhart.

I ran, panting, towards the promenade where Acid and Leonhart were.

As I passed the corridors, I could hear ‘Baby! You’ll get hurt!’, ‘Oh my, how can you run with those tiny legs!’ ……!

But this isn’t the time to worry about the maids.

The most important thing is that Acid and Leonhart are fighting!

And the next important thing is……

As I ran hard, I recalled the look of my silly dad getting hurt.

My dad values the time with me very much. He says it’s most exciting to see me wriggling around.

But today’s happy time with dad sadly came to a quick end.

‘My silly dad might be upset!’

My timid and innocent dad might sulk for a long time.

But I had no choice. Let’s soothe my dad’s innocent heart later! I had to go see what happened between Leonhart and Acid.

‘Leonhart and Acid, both are the kids I can’t afford to lose for survival.’

I hurried my feet.

Finally, I could see the promenade where they were arguing.
Fortunately, it appeared to not yet be too late.

I, who sprinted with a speed of an adult’s palm, approached the path where they were standing off, panting heavily.

“Ugh, what on earth, huff, is going on?”

Acid and Leonhardt were glaring at each other. However, the atmosphere seemed to break upon hearing my voice. As soon as I arrived, Acid quickly hid behind me.

“Si, Sir Cien.”

“Baby!”

I tightly held the hand of Acid, who was like a baby. Acid’s cheeks, which had been pale, turned a shade redder.

Leonhardt, who was watching this scene with a mischievous smirk, called out to me.

“Bamtal!”

“Hm!”

Leonhardt pointed at Acid and asked,

“What’s ‘that’?”

Leonhardt was the son of a villain. The only language he would have learned would have been rough.

However, Acid did not yet know this. Therefore, Acid hid behind me and tightly gripped my clothes.

After all, the only person little Acid could rely on here would be me.

Leonhardt, even with his mask on, looked quite scary.

‘It would be nice if the two of them could get along.’

I pondered while rolling my eyes and clapped my hands.

“Hm, Leonhardt! This is my friend Acid, no, baby! Let’s live together in our house!”

For a moment, Leonhardt’s face twisted. The mask that covered the boy’s face was even trembling.

“Is Bamtal, the genius, your friend?”

“Hm!”

‘Why does he seem angry?’

I was extremely tense, wondering what Leonhardt would say.

Since he was a little villain and destined to become the greatest villain when he grew up, I didn’t know where he might end up.

‘What on earth will Leonhardt say?’

And, as if he sensed my tense state, he too had a serious expression. His lips were coldly curled up.

‘You guys are all worthless, so go away.’

I watched Leonhardt, trying to calm my beating heart.

Staring straight into my eyes, Leonhardt quietly asked,

“So….”

Gulp.

At the moment my saliva went down my throat.

“……What am I…… to you?”

…Huh?

“……Huh?”

I asked in surprise, widening my eyes. When I didn’t respond immediately, Leonhardt, surprisingly, fell silent. Instead, Acid, who had quieted down, tugged at my sleeve. Leonhardt’s sharp gaze was directed towards Acid.

There seemed to be some kind of tension between the two…

“Leonhardt is obviously my friend too!”

I giggled and looked at the two of them. Neither Leonhardt nor Acid laughed. Leonhardt, who glanced at Acid, who was still holding onto my sleeve, declared to me.

“Bamtal.”

“Hm?”

“I’ll try to become your first and most precious friend.”

“Huh……?”

Leonhardt said with a strangely thick voice,

“I will become a better presence to you than that……creature who lives with you.”

A faint possessiveness was felt from the boy’s eyes.

Even though he was a bit distant, the fact that the future villain was declaring to become my friend was a very good thing for me.

I nodded my head vigorously.

“Good. Try hard!”

Upon hearing my answer, Leonhardt smiled with a satisfied expression.

“Okay.”

From behind, Acid held onto my clothes tightly and whispered,

“I’ll……”

“Huh? Baby, why?”

Acid whispered very softly, audible only to my ears.

“I’ll try hard too!”

I have friends starting to gather! I smiled broadly at them and spoke tenderly.

“Then, shall we go eat something delicious?”

Because I liked this little kiddo and Leonhardt even more.

I smiled brightly and stroked Acid’s hair.

Acid said in a small voice,

“Yes. Friend……sir.”

Leonhardt didn’t reply and tilted his head a little.
At this point, it seemed that their conflict had somewhat resolved.

Thus in haste, she attempted to display a smile while tightly holding their hands…

In her innocence, laughing, there was something she failed to notice.

Her father was standing behind her.

With one hand, her father lifted her swinging body and smiled.

“Cien.”