The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

Things that seem easy in your mind may become incredibly difficult when you get to your throat, and then you feel like you're stuck.

Whenever he watched Chloeux's love life with a detached, God-like perspective, he always found it incredibly simple.

Thinking about it now, Chloeux seems to be much braver than him.

In truth, Dekan hadn't really figured out what changes he hoped would occur in his relationship with Cornelia after he said something.

Perhaps he doesn't actually expect any change at all.

He just didn't want every day he spent with Cornelia to be ruined.

That's it.

Whether it's the Resurrection Church or not.

Whether it's the northern kingdoms or the empire.

Even a tenth-order shadow world is fine.

Dealing with them is all about protecting myself and my friends' peace every day.

And, the most important part of my daily life—the woman in front of me.

"I see."

In Cornelia's eyes, Dekan now looked like a dazed teenager.

She couldn't help but laugh.

Because she finally understood how Dekan felt when he first met her.

So that's how Dekan saw himself back then.

Despite speaking haltingly.

Yet, surprisingly, they were able to understand what the other person meant.

But she is no longer the same as when she first arrived at Hervenlitt Academy; she is now able to clearly express her thoughts.

"Sure, I'll stay by your side until you reach a final conclusion."

Cornelia felt relaxed, lightheaded, and overjoyed.

Although Dekan's expression was vague.

But she had fully received Dekan's signal.

She would wait for Dekan to figure everything out, resolve all the troubles, and make all the preparations before giving her the answer firmly and frankly.

Dekan nodded quietly.

"...I'm asking you, Dekan."

Cornelia's pulse was pounding rapidly.

"……What's up."

Is there anything else you want to tell me today?

When she asked this, Dekan immediately fell silent.

Cornelia: "Ah, of course, if you don't want to say, then never mind..."

"...Actually, I did do something to deceive you."

Dekan slowly shook his head at Cornelia, who had added a comment, and said...

"But I didn't really mean to deceive you."

"My initial motivation was simply that I didn't want you to be in a bad state before entering the Shadow World, and then get injured..."

"Later, I gradually lost the opportunity to be honest with you. The more I looked at you, the less I knew where to begin."

That's all the reason.

Dekan whispered.

Dekan remained silent, seemingly waiting for Cornelia's reaction.

Cornelia sighed.

"—I was very angry."

"What nonsense are you talking about? I won't blame you," she complained.

Despite her inner thoughts, she didn't act as gently as she would with Dekan, but instead spoke in a somewhat stern tone:

"But next time, and the time after that, as long as you tell me, I will understand."

His words still conveyed his heartfelt sentiments.

"—So, I won't hate you because of this."

She couldn't help but reveal a shy smile, like a flower bud blooming.

"That's good……"

Dekan breathed a sigh of relief.

Despite being in the wrong, Dekan was exceptionally gentle.

If Teacher Cat saw Dekan like this, she would definitely yell, "Where did you hide the real Dekan, meow?!"

Unfortunately, Dekan sent Teacher Cat away early today.

"But—I haven't forgiven you."

Cornelia continued, feigning anger.

"You've deceived a girl's feelings."

"That……"

Like a harmless punch, Dekan couldn't dodge it.

Cornelia's seemingly unangry rebuke only made Dekan feel even more guilty.

He looked at Cornelia.

Although no words were spoken.

But his face showed an expression of giving up resistance, as if to say, "Do whatever you want."

Cornelia, seeing that Dekan had turned out the way she had expected, couldn't help but reveal a sly smile. She took a deep breath and said:

"I want you to turn into Little Grey and stay with me all day."

Dekan: "Huh???"

"Is that not allowed...?"

Seeing that Dekan had crashed, Cornelia shook her head in disappointment.

"If Dekan isn't willing, then forget it..."

"If I agree to this request, will you forgive me?"

Dekan asked through gritted teeth.

He never expected Cornelia to make this request.

After confessing, Little Gray's nature changed.

Without a doubt, this was a form of execution against him.

Cornelia would never come up with such a bad idea.

There must be one, no, even several, strategists giving her advice!

"Okay, then let's call it even."

Cornelia nodded affirmatively.

"Ok."

With no other choice, Dekan transformed into a gray elf cat in front of Cornelia, under her gaze.

This feeling of lowered vision and lightness of body now felt like torture.

Cornelia quickly and happily picked up Little Grey.

"It's a promise, you'll be my Little Grey all day long, and you're not allowed to run away."

Cornelia's last four words seemed to indicate that she was still bothered by the fact that Gray always ran away.

"Mmm..."

Dekan replied helplessly.

It's just a cat.

should......

I hope nothing goes wrong...

Dekan tried to comfort himself.

......

And so that afternoon.

Cornelia happily carried Little Grey away from the school and walked along the streets of the royal capital.

It was much better than Dekan had imagined.

All I need to do is play the role of a gentle cat.

Yeah, it felt more like a date.

However, even when they went out together with Cornelia before, they weren't this close.

As Cornelia strolled around, she felt that this was the time when the sun was at its strongest, and decided to wait until the sunset before continuing to wander the streets of the capital. So Cornelia came to the Happy Group's mansion.

In summer, this place features a global cooling system created by the Ice Princess.

It is a rare cool place.

Upon entering the mansion, the oppressive heat of the capital city seemed to be stripped away from the body, so comfortable that Little Grey couldn't help but roll over.