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Chapter 237 - A New Life

I married Kaede-chan. Four months have passed since then, the cold winter has ended, and April is now drawing to a close. A lot happened during that time.

Money of unknown origin has been periodically deposited into my account, and item bags filled with gold bars are piling up in the closet. When I really think about it, it's an amount of wealth I could never spend, even if I lived several lifetimes. I reflected that I might have gotten a little too carried away. In any case, my money-making days are over.

The Golden Witch, Eleanor Ocean, has disappeared, and Okita-kun has also retired from being an adventurer. If I turn on the TV, the aftermath of the Golden Witch still lingers, but the world is gradually moving on to other topics.

In my personal life, I greeted Kaede-chan's parents since we got married, and we also held a wedding ceremony. We didn't have a reception, though. The reason is simple, Kaede-chan said something incredibly moving to me, 'Senpai, do you have anyone to invite?' It brought tears to my eyes...

The only people I could invite were Nanapon, Yoshino-san, and maybe my old neighbor, Yaa-san. I obviously couldn't invite Yaa-san, and it would be a bit awkward with just Nanapon and Yoshino-san since they're women. Arc and Lydia-chan were another possibility, but for the same reason, I thought it would be strange to invite them. Well, Arc is awkward for a different reason too.

So, we settled for a simple wedding ceremony. I had heard that girls dream of their wedding day, so I asked if that was okay, but she told me her dream was a diamond, and that I understood. It was expensive.

All in all, even though I was no longer working, it was a very busy four months. And just the other day, we returned home after finishing our honeymoon, not a trip around the world, but a trip around Japan.

Golden Week is just around the corner. The corporate drones of the world are probably overjoyed, but it has nothing to do with me. Today, I'm just going to laze around at home again.

Still, there's nothing to do... I really understand what my Father-in-law was talking about. I need to do something...

"Arc. How can you come into the home of a newlywed couple and act like you own the place?"

I grumbled from my seat on the sofa at Arc, who was sitting in front of the TV playing a video game.

"If I'm bothering you, just say so. I'll go home for an hour or so."

An hour... Who gave this kid sex education? Right, that was me. I taught him using the internet.

"Don't you have work?"

"Things have calmed down considerably since you started giving me all those potions. You're making a killing too, so it's a win-win, right?"

"About that, I don't need any more money."

"I'll bet. What are you going to do with all that, anyway? Build a golden pavilion?"

He's really gotten used to this world.

"Isn't there something else you can give me instead?"

"You want land?"

"What would I do with it?"

"You could become a noble. Though I'll crush you when I take the throne."

Hey...

"It's scary to think of Senpai as a lord. He'd probably cause some huge incident," my wife laughed.

"That's so true. You never do anything decent... Ugh, I can't get this shortcut to work."

Arc was playing a certain racing game.

"Why don't you just play normally?"

"I can't beat Lydia if I play normally."

That girl's personality really comes out in games. She's incredibly cunning and never lets up.

"And you two are here way too much."

Lydia-chan isn't here right now, but she'll probably show up tonight.

"What's the big deal? Anyway, can I ask you something that's been on my mind since I got here this morning?"

It's noon now. He woke me up this morning to ask if he could play games. Just do whatever you want.

"What is it?"

"Why are you Eleanor? Did you awaken to something?"

Don't lump me in with you.

"Bakapon is coming over this afternoon."

"Ah... Nanaka. Why?"

"I called her over to give her a souvenir."

"Hmm... you guys were on your trip for a pretty long time."

And during that time, he and Lydia-chan were here playing games without permission. Well, I don't really mind, and they seem to have cleaned up, so I let it slide.

"We were. Do you want one too? I recommend the Okinawa souvenir."

Chiraga.

"No thanks. It's probably something gross anyway."

"Then I'll give it to Nanaka-san."

"Sure, why not? She'll probably be happy... Hmm?"

The character Arc was controlling fell off the track and stopped moving.

"What's wrong?"

"Shh. A Telepathy call..."

Telepathy... which means it's the King...

I waited, and soon Arc turned off the game console.

"Work?"

"Looks like it. Unlike you two NEETs, I'm a busy man."

Always has to get one last jab in.

"Arc, didn't Lydia-chan tell you to work on that part of your personality?"

"Eh? What part?"

This is hopeless... He's naturally oblivious.

"Whatever. If the King is waiting, you should go. Oh, take some regular souvenirs with you. They're on the table, you can take whatever you like."

"Okay, thanks."

Arc stood up, went to the table, and stored some snacks away.

"Give my regards to the King and my Mia."

"You're not getting Mia. See you."

Arc raised his hand.

"Yeah, yeah."

"Bye-bye."

As we waved back, Arc disappeared.

"He's finally gone. Now then... Kaede-chan."

I pulled Kaede-chan, who was sitting next to me watching videos on her phone, closer.

"What is it?"

"The party pooper is gone. You're so cute, Kaede-chan."

I said, patting her head.

"It doesn't have the same effect when you're Eleanor-san..."

Oh, right.

I let go of Kaede-chan, stood up, and left the living room for my bedroom. Just as I was about to open the door to my room, the doorbell rang. Ding dong.

"............"

I silently walked to the front door and opened it. Standing there was a blushing Nanapon.

"S-Sorry... I was just going to watch over you..."

Watch over me? You mean peep on me.