Hasn't it been that way since the olden days?
I managed it once, and I desire more.
There is no good advancement from before.
If I choose solo-play that might be good.
I don't need a partner.
I hate being crowded anyway.
No, recently, even solo-play has to be rather...
I can't even cry about it!
[Haa~]
I came back to my room.
With magic I warmed the room, then I produced some warm water, and proceeded to wipe my body down.
After changing clothes, I left the room to go eat.
[Ah?]
[Eh?]
And just then, I bumped into Elinalise and the company who had just finished shouldering her burden.
Coming out of the room holding the shoulder was Soldat, who had recently been the one accepting her job requests.
After seeing my face, his own face turned pale.
[Ah, it’s not like that Quagmire.... I didn't intend to make a move on your woman.]
[Ah, it's not like that Soldat, Elinalise-san was never my woman. Besides you know how it is.]
[Y-yeah, it’s like that isn't it, S-sorry. I didn't mean to dredge up that emotional scar. I didn't have any intention to go against you, especially after what we accomplished the other day.]
[Don't worry about it... By the way, was she good?]
[Yeah, she was the the absolute best.]
When Soldat said that, his face went hot.
[Tch...]
After asking him myself, a tongue clicking sound came out.
[About that, Elinalise-san. Does it make you feel good?]
[But of course, it's only natural that I try to bring every man closer to happiness.]
[....Ah, so that's how it is.]
I know about it.
Soldat's male party members and many others have already been gobbled up by Elinalise.
Each and every one of them offered me an apology as they spoke fondly of her.
I don't really need any apologies.
However, are the other men aware of what happened?
If it comes out, will it become a scene of carnage?
Well, it’s not my concern.
I'm not a participant.
It's too troublesome to deal with the awkwardness of those situations.
In the last two years, I have done my best to avoid getting involved in troublesome situations like this.
I don't cause grudges, and I don't start fights.
In other words, I should offer her a word of advice here.
[Elinalise-san]
[What is it?]
[It's okay if you make a mess eating whatever you like, but please clean up after yourself, alright?]
Personal maintenance.
She nodded in assent as if it was a natural conclusion.
[Of course.]
[Oi, Oi, what's the story?]
I cannot say what kind of face Soldat was making.
Elinalise gave him a kiss on the cheek and ushered him downstairs.
[It's nothing at all, now then, shall we eat the meal?]
She is a cruel woman.