Mmmnnn ... !"
I stretched myself out in the morning sun.
Hitogami is unrelated... probably, I think.
If he's done nothing here, then the possibility of a trap is as low as possible.
After I thought about it like that I slept soundly for the first time in a long while.
And nothing happened while I was sleeping like a log.
So, it's not a trap after all.
With this new refreshed attitude, I decided to go wash my face in the nearby river.
I could also use water magic, but it isn't the same kind of feeling.
At the river the soldiers were washing their faces and brushing their teeth in groups of two and three.
"Oh look, it's Rudeus-sama."
"Thank you for your good work at watch every night!"
"Iya, I thought that doll must surely be part of Zanoba's hobby, but it was a magic tool after all!"
I had quickly become surrounded.
I'm a very popular person.
Being pampered day after day like this, it may be my first time.
At any rate, the soldiers of Shirone wear a light brown pair of shirt and shorts outside of combat.
The uniform is the same for both sexes.
Moreover the women do not seem to wear a bra when they go to bed.
The young archer girl who had hugged me is here; potchi rises up a bit.
I'm seeing something precious, it's a sight for sore eyes.
"I wondered what caused this crowd to gather, it's Shishou."
So Zanoba also comes here.
Also this guy, from head to toe is dressed just like the soldiers.
There is no hint of royalty here.
Because of his skinny limbs and underdeveloped muscles, he gives off the impression of a NEET.
"Zanoba-sama!"
As it is, the soldiers dropped down on one knee for Zanoba.
"Alright, go back to washing your faces."
"B, but..."
"Generally, you don't need to place me on a pedestal. I am the same as you Gentlemen, I'm just sleepily getting up."
While saying so Zanoba makes a deep yawn.
Over the last few days Zanoba has been busy with the cleanup after the battle.
I don't know the details, but after a large scale battle there are a number of troublesome things that have to be dealt with.
By the way, the dead bodies left on the battlefield had been neglected.
During the last few days a bunch of men dressed like bandits appeared out of nowhere, stripping equipment, they slipped away unnoticed.
People who specialize in that kind of thing will be drawn to the battlefield.
Occupation: looter.
I was mulling all this over while kneeling by the riverside with Zanoba.
"... So, how is the truce proceeding? Is it coming along well?"
Initial persuasion: light jab.
If a truce is struck, then there won't be a need for you to be in such a place Zanoba.
The war is at an end.
"Yes, Yesterday we got a reply.
The rules have not been hammered out yet, but it will all be concluded in time.
Now, there will not be another attack for three years at the least."
After hearing Zanoba's words a soldier uttered, "Oh."
This might not have been something that should have been heard in a place like this.
Since it is good news though, it shouldn't be a problem.
Even so, in three years...