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[At Kiserre's orphanage]

[Kana point of view]

An SS rank adventure, couple with three S rank adventures (Samurai Jacks, Kucin and Anjin). This is a sight to behold. It isn't an exaggeration to say I am sitting with one man army, that can even topple some knight and soldiers of a small country should they really feels like it, and yet here they are, just taking a breather from their everyday chaotic lifes. Since they're all high ranking adventures, it isn't long for the light topic like how was your day etc to become work related, which destroy the objective of the initial breather to begin with

"And that's what our investigation on the meddling third party lead by the two traitorous princes" [Anjin]

"They really are a nuisance..." [Khamishah]

"Agree" [Kucin]

"Still, just what is their objective? I can't fathom what they want at perilous times like this" [Jacks]

"The two traitorous princes... I'm not sure, however, for Simba the true beastman leader, I'm sure his objective remain the same" [Anjin]

"Even after all these years?" [Seo Ah]

"Even after ALL these years!" [Kucin]

"Damn. This really is some serious situation. Having to deal with the fallen god, as well as some party that we didn't even know where to look to begin with" [Kanji]

"Hmm..." [Kana]

"Is something wrong, Kana?" [Khamishah]

"No. I was wondering, we might kill two, no, maybe even three to five birds with a single stone, though..." [Kana]

"Though?" [Jacks]

It will cause nothing but trouble for those kids.

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[At Malsia's orphanage]

[Rean point of view]

"Oh my Rean, how long have it been?" [Mira]

"Hahaha..." [Rean]

"Last time I saw you, you're just a..." [Mira]

"Mira, that joke was lame" [Haliza]

"WHAT? No, it isn't!" [Mira]

"Yes, yes it is" [Naoto]

"Please tell me they're all joking" [Mira]

"Well..." [Kara]

(Avoid any eye contact. Avoid any eye contact) [Karon]

(((Lame...))) [Elise, Farhah, Charlotte]

(I can actually emphasize with her joke, somehow...) [Aries]

I don't want to sound rude as Mira have been a great helper, to not just us, but all the orphans under her, whether that orphans are residing here or somewhere else, since she's the head of director of orphanages. Still, it's a bit lame if I has to be honest

In about a week after I left Malsia, I come back to the very same orphanage after the teary goodbye. Still, even though only a week had passed, I'm glad. I'm glad to see that nothing much change. In this difficult time, there is a silver lining of positivity, as one would appreciate the other more and more, and I guess it's especially true for the ten of us. I don't want to think of the worst case scenario where none of us... However, that's a possibility that we are all aware of, and something that will always be lurking on the back of our mind

"By the way Rean, you still left me hanging on what you really, really want for your new house" [Haliza]

"Princess, it's fine. I can't really..." [Rean]

"Nonsense! Why is it that Jacks and you can't understand how serious I am! You two have been a great help for us, so the least I can do is preparing some gifts for the two soon to be husband" [Haliza]

"But really... I don't think we need it. You being there during our wedding day is more than enough for us" [Rean]

"Rean, just think of something. I can't claim I know how you feel since I am still single......... I am still single......." [Mira]

"Way to go Rean, because of you, she's all depressed!" [Farhah]

"I... I..." [Rean]

(Not only her though...) [Aries]

((Single...)) [Haliza, Naoto]

I guess I should come up with anything fast! Fast before they fall even deeper into their depression. Anything. Just give me any idea!

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[At Alice's parent inn]

[Muse point of view]

"Thank you Muse. I can't believe we can actually see our very own daughter getting married at such grandiose hall!" [Alice's mother]

"Grr..." [Alice's father]

"Is something wrong with him?" [Muse]

"Oh, don't mind him. He's in dilemma. On one hand, he's happy that Alice getting married to such a fine gentlemen, but on another hand, he's reluctant to let her hand go" [Alice's mother]

"!" [Alice's father]

"I see..." [Muse]

(She seem gloomy... Change the subject quickly) "Anyway, tell me what you want to eat. We can quickly whip you something for all your troubles" [Alice's mother]

"Really? Well, if that's the case, how about giving me your best home meal cooking" [Muse]

"Right. Just wait here for a minute" [Alice's mother]

Waiting for the meal, I glance at Alice's father, who is still getting struck by anxiety of letting his only daughter go. I can't say I fully understand it, since my father is nothing but a dirt on my life. In all honesty, I can't help but to think Alice's father a bit too overreacting. Maybe it's because father never really pay me much attention.

(That bastard actually act like a proper father... Just thinking about it makes me nauseated) [Muse]

Well. Let just forget about it. I just can't wait to get married to Rean as soon as possible. Not to mention, I can actually use the grandiose main hall inside the Diana's hall (the very same hall where Princess Diana used for her debutante party six years ago). Getting the approval wasn't really that hard, maybe because of my connection, as well as the fact that I am working there under Sir Ceanu and Sir Crow

(Not to mention, even high ranking noble can't make their wedding there! I am truly lucky!) [Muse]

I can imagine crystal clearly how some of the noble daughters getting jealous with me, which as childish as it sound, did makes me feel good

"Here you go! I make extra. Share it with the other" [Alice's mother]

"Thank you very much. I'll be sure to savour every last bit of it" [Muse]

And that I should, but first, let get back to my workplace