The Tale of the Teapot Hero's Revenge

It's autumn and the weather is getting chilly.

The mountains surrounding the Del Tirado Basin are about to turn white.

It's a little cold in the morning even if you are in your futon.

Even more so when I'm not wearing anything.

So I creep under the covers and snuggle up to Kirie.

'...... Beato, good morning,'

Oh, Kirie-san, I guess I was already awake.

When I looked up from the futon, I saw Kirie-san's face smiling softly.

Kirie-san, I'm starting to smile naturally.

It's still a small number of times, but that Kirie-san can smile now.

My heart becomes very happy and I can't help but hug him.

'Oops. What's the matter with you, I've been spoiled. Are you cold?

Hmmm.

I went to grab her because it was cold, but I hugged her because I couldn't help but love Kirie-san so much.

I feel embarrassed to tell you all about it, so I just squeezed harder.

Even if we were naked, I wouldn't feel the cold if Kirie-san and I were skin to skin, even if we were naked.

00 00

It's been two months since Strah and the leaders returned to Stige.

That battle was almost three months ago now.

Now, Toka and Melo don't live in this former returner armor shop.

It's because Toka said he's going back home to the dwarf country, and Mello-chan went with him.

I hope they're going to be able to be alone with each other.

I hope they're not fighting or anything. ......

It's not really the case that there's no one else in the house but the two of us.

'Good morning, you two!'

Hey, girl.

When Beato and I came down from upstairs, we were greeted with a hug from Riff.

At the table, Quina is sitting with a cup of coffee in her hand, steam rising from it.

'Good morning, you two. You're up already.

Are you two just slow?　I'm glad to see you guys are getting along so well.

...... It's just normal.

I nudge Riff-chan's head as she gropes her face into my tummy, while I brush away Quina's pursuit of her zit-eyed eyes.

The two of them were originally under the care of the mansion in the aristocratic district with their leader.

But when everyone decided to go to Stige, these two were the only ones to remain in the capital.

Riff-chan wanted to stay with me, so they decided to move in with me.

Quina said she didn't feel comfortable living in a castle or a nobleman's mansion by herself, so she decided to stay with me.

There are plenty of rooms in the basement to begin with, and there was still plenty of room for Toka and the others.

Even if there were two more girls, there would be no problem at all.

'Ehehe. Next up is Beato's lady!

Satisfied with my stroking, Riff-chan now hugs Beato.

Beato is smiling and stroking me, and Riff-chan looks happy, they are both so cute.

I sat down in the seat in front of Quina, watching over her with a smile.

'Do you want me to make breakfast?'

Please.

It's OK. But don't get your hopes up because it won't compare to the sumptuous cuisine of the palace and mansions.

I prefer rustic food to fancy food, don't you?

...... I'll take that as a compliment.

It's a compliment, okay?

Yeah, I know it's a real compliment.

I couldn't help but smile while heading into the kitchen with my head tilted back.

Yeah, it's a peaceful routine.

Really, it's all over .......

It's a peaceful morning after a simple breakfast, according to Quina.

I'm not sure why Riffe is sleeping soundly in Quina's lap.

...... You're very good with Quina, aren't you?

"Hmm.

Even Beato seems surprised.

I had an image of Riff-chan being the most friendly to me.

''Oh, and here's the thing - ....... Actually, it's about the time when I was evacuating from the royal capital with the queens, when I flew to a village outside the basin with Gryna-san's [moonlight]?

You're in the middle of my battle with Empireo.

I don't remember exactly how long we were fighting for, because I was so consumed with the thought of Beato being killed at the time that I don't remember exactly how long we were fighting.

Anyway, did something happen at that point in time?

He looked so anxious, so I stayed with him. I've known her since Paradis, and I thought it's better to have someone I know rather than a stranger.

I got hooked on .......

I guess so.

Quina has a very calm expression on her face as she slowly nods her head so as not to wake her up.

But, well, I don't feel bad about it.

You're so cute, Riff.

......!

The classic.

...... beato?

Beato suddenly lay down on my lap.

And his cheeks were puffed up.

I didn't know what it was, but I wanted to spoil him.

He was spoiling me in bed just now, too.

I tried stroking her anyway.

"Good. Good, Beato, you're a spoiled brat, aren't you?

Mmm. ......, ehehe. ......

Oh, he seems to be in a better mood.

He's laughing and nuzzling his face into my tummy.

That's good, that's good.

"You show me how it's done.

It doesn't matter. We're in a relationship.

I didn't say it was bad.　I just wondered if I wasn't intruding.

I don't think it's ...... jammed. Quina is a dear friend.

Hmm!

Look, Beato is nodding his head.

So I just thought it was time to make good on my promise. I mean, it's almost back to normal in King's Landing, right?

...... What happened then, ass?

You see, we interrupted right there. If you can't look around then, you can come with us and see the city.