Chapter 71

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"Is Lily a demon?"

In that room where no one else was present, I finally asked Lily.

"…Huh? Yeah, I am…"

"……"

Despite my nervousness in asking, Lily seemed unconcerned and replied casually.

W-What should I do about this?

"Um, then why didn't you tell me before…?"

If you had told me earlier, it would have been better…

"Because you never asked!"

When I asked in a somewhat exasperated tone, Lily puffed her cheeks slightly, looking a bit angry, and replied.

"Well, you're right, I didn't ask… But you could have told me on your own."

"Ugh…"

Lily turned her face away from me, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Ah, sorry, sorry. It's my fault for not asking."

It feels like I made her cry.

If someone came in now, they might misunderstand—

"Are you okay? Mr. Nest?"

—But no one did.

Just then, Luna entered the room.

"……"

And as expected, she became silent upon seeing our situation.

Ah, she must be misunderstanding this.

"I, I just want to say, I wasn't bullying Lily or anything…"

Even though I said it, it sounds like an excuse.

"Lily, come over here…?"

Sure enough, Luna ignored my words and called Lily over to her.

"…I want to stay with Nest…"

"!"

But to my surprise, Lily, despite her tears, clung to me.

"…H…hehe…h…hehe…"

I was trying hard not to laugh, looking at Luna, who was wide-eyed with shock.

"……!!"

Noticing my reaction, Luna glared at me once and then left the room.

Hehehe, I win…!!

"…Sorry, Nest…"

After Luna left, Lily whispered.

"No, I'm the one who should apologize…"

I stroked Lily's head and replied.

"Um, so, what should we do…?"

With Lily now calmer, I placed her on my lap and started the conversation.

"What should we do?"

Honestly, I have no idea.

I don't really know much about demons.

Just that they are strong and have wings…

"Hey, by the way, does Lily have wings…?"

That's when I noticed Lily didn't have the typical demon wings and asked.

"Wings grow when you become an adult, it seems."

"Wow…"

It seems I just didn't know.

Well, I'm from the countryside, so it's normal not to know much, right!?

"Anyway, what about Aula and the others…?"

This is something we can't handle alone.

Hmm, what should we do…

"I'm here!!"

"!"

With that, King Esyck burst into the room, opening the door wide.

Lily, who was on my lap, was frightened by his sudden appearance.

"This is the time for me to step in!"

…Indeed, as the king, Esyck might be able to help in various situations.

"Um, then should we ask for his help…?"

"Understood!!"

With sparkling eyes, Esyck responded to me.

"By the way, for safety, shouldn't we prepare the black cloak? Do you have it with you?"

Then, as if remembering something, Esyck asked me.

"…"

Of course, I didn't bring it. And I can't say I've already thrown it away.

"…Ah, actually, I forgot it at home, so I'll buy a new one."

This answer would make Esyck satisfied, and I wouldn't have to wear that embarrassing black cloak, making everyone happy.

"No, actually, I still have plenty of the same ones, so it's fine!"

…………….

"Th, thanks…"

Well, I guess I'll just have to give up…