With ease, Rendara carried the unconscious Sasa in his arms and slowly walked toward Gilbert.

  The moment Gilbert saw Sasa’s condition, he rushed over without saying another word.

  Sasa!

  Meanwhile, Lily unconsciously gripped the edge of her clothes.

  “What… is actually going on…?”

  Lily tried to process the conversation she had heard earlier.

  Rendara’s words had sounded calm… yet heavy.

  About responsibility.

  Right now, Lily didn’t fully understand what he meant.

  It sounded far too serious for the situation they were in.

  But now, seeing the way Rendara handled Sasa…

  Lily started to realize something.

  If Rendara had wanted to, that fight would have ended a long time ago.

  His dodges were too precise.

  Too controlled.

  He clearly had the ability to defeat Sasa.

  But he didn’t do it.

  Lily looked at Rendara again, standing there while holding Sasa in his arms.

  As if what had just happened wasn’t a battle…

  but something he had to do—

  even if it was difficult.

  Lily watched the two of them, her heart beating faster.

  She still didn’t fully understand the retionship between them.

  She didn’t know why Sasa was so emotional.

  And she didn’t know why Rendara refused to end the fight.

  But from everything she had seen herself—

  Lily could only draw one conclusion.

  Whatever Rendara meant by responsibility…

  it wasn’t something light.

  And this fight…

  wasn’t just an ordinary fight.

  Lily slowly took a deep breath.

  Huff…

  Then she hurried toward Sasa.

  Sasa!!!

  Gilbert spoke calmly.

  If that’s the case, young adventurer Rentaro… please bring Sasa to my house.

  Rendara smiled slightly while still carrying Sasa.

  Alright, Mr. Gilbert.

  Gilbert didn’t object at all to being called by his real name. In fact, he smiled.

  Soon after, Rendara began walking toward Gilbert’s house, with Lily following behind, still worried about Sasa.

  When they arrived, Rendara carried Sasa into her room, guided by Gilbert.

  Then, without saying much, Gilbert immediately headed toward the kitchen.

  Meanwhile, Rendara and Lily could only stand there, watching Sasa, who still hadn’t woken up.

  After a moment, Lily quietly asked,

  What actually—

  But she suddenly stopped.

  Rendara looked confused when Lily didn’t finish her sentence.

  He turned toward her.

  Hmm?

  Lily trembled slightly when he looked at her.

  Ah… never mind, Mr. Rentaro.

  I was just thinking… aren’t you surprised at all about everything that happened?

  Especially me suddenly using magic like that. Isn’t it strange?

  Well… something like that… hehe…

  Rendara immediately replied with excitement.

  Wow! On the contrary, that was amazing!

  I’ve never seen anything like that during my travels—exploring, fighting enemies, and all that!

  I don’t think it’s strange at all, Lily!

  Hearing those words caused Lily’s emotions to shift dramatically.

  Rendara noticed it immediately.

  His expression suddenly became serious as he focused on analyzing what might happen if Lily’s emotions turned joyful.

  Oh…?

  Rendara quickly activated his mana detection.

  Just as he suspected—

  Mana suddenly filled the room.

  Not just around Lily…

  but surrounding Rendara’s entire body.

  Even Sasa.

  Hmm… mana?

  Could this be some kind of healing type?

  Inside his mind, Rendara smiled faintly.

  Interesting…

  Lily looked confused when Rendara suddenly went silent.

  Mr. Rentaro…?

  Before Rendara could answer—

  Sasa suddenly woke up.

  Yaaawn…

  Then suddenly—

  Sasa dashed straight toward Rendara.

  Lily, seeing this for the second time, froze again.

  She shouted,

  Mr. Rentaro, watch out!!!

  But Rendara simply watched Sasa approach, as if there was no threat at all.

  When Sasa reached him—

  she tightly hugged him.

  You pervert!!!

  What you said earlier was true, right?!

  You said you’d take responsibility!!

  I’m so happy!!!

  Sasa held him so tightly that Rendara couldn’t even move.

  And she didn’t stop talking either.

  Right, Mr. Rendara?!

  We’re going to live together!

  You won’t leave me, right?!

  Lily was completely confused.

  Eh…?

  What do you mean live together?

  Won’t leave?

  What exactly is going on, Mr. Rentaro?!

  At that moment, Gilbert entered the room carrying a bowl that looked like medicine for Sasa.

  But when he saw the scene—

  the bowl slipped from his hand.

  CLANG!

  Sasa!!

  How are you awake already?!

  Sasa, still hugging Rendara, turned toward Gilbert.

  Looks like it!

  I’m fully awake!

  Hehe!

  So how about it, Grandpa Gilbert? Let’s start preparing my wedding with this perverted man!

  Gilbert fell silent for a moment.

  Then he calmly replied,

  I see…

  Young adventurer… is that really true?

  Well, I don’t really mind giving my blessing.

  I suppose the one who woke you up must have been him as well.

  Haha.

  Rendara stayed silent, as if waiting for something.

  Lily suddenly shouted.

  Wait, what does that mean?!

  Please expin! I don’t understand anything!

  Gilbert, Sasa, and Rendara all turned to look at Lily.

  Several minutes ter, after the expnation…

  Lily’s face turned bright red.

  Sasa looked extremely excited.

  Meanwhile Gilbert looked completely rexed—

  as if saying,

  I’ll just go along with it.

  Then Lily asked Rendara again.

  Is it really true, Mr. Rentaro?

  Rendara answered without hesitation.

  Yes, Lily.

  Sasa’s face brightened immediately.

  You really are taking responsibility, you perverted man!

  I can’t wait to become your wife!

  Gilbert then spoke calmly.

  I apologize if it seems like you don’t have much choice in this, young adventurer…

  But these are the ws and customs of the Geterds region.

  So… when would you like to begin pnning the wedding?

  Rendara remained silent.

  Then he looked away, thinking to himself.

  Hmm… interesting.

  If I remember correctly, the reason I’m in this situation right now is because of the ws of the Geterds region.

  And according to Gilbert… these ws seem to exist specifically for Lily and Sasa.

  He recalled the rules:

  You must not see someone’s body without permission.If the victim refuses forgiveness, the offender may be executed.If forgiven, the offender must marry them.

  You must not touch someone’s body without permission.If unforgiven, the body part that touched them must be cut off.If forgiven, the offender must clean the town’s waste.

  You must not look directly into someone’s eyes.If unforgiven, the offender’s eyes are removed.If forgiven, they must cover their eyes with cloth until released.

  You must not speak before being spoken to.If unforgiven, the offender’s mouth is cut off.If forgiven, their mouth must be covered until released.

  You must not walk ahead of someone on the road.If unforgiven, the offender’s legs are cut off.If forgiven, their legs must be bound until released.

  Rendara smiled faintly.

  So that’s how it works…

  Interesting.

  Which means…

  Lily and Sasa are extremely valuable assets to the Geterds region.

  Gilbert noticed Rendara’s silence.

  Young adventurer…?

  Before he could finish—

  Rendara suddenly spoke firmly.

  I’m sorry, Mr. Gilbert.

  But what if… I build a retionship with both of them?

  The room froze.

  Rendara continued calmly.

  I believe what I’ve done has already gone too far.

  You saw what happened between Lily and me earlier, didn’t you?

  You also know how valuable Lily is.

  Considering everything that happened before and now…

  I will take responsibility.

  Instead of getting angry—

  both Lily and Sasa blushed deeply.

  They shouted at the same time.

  Ehh?!

  What do you mean, Mr. Rentaro?!

  What do you mean, you pervert?!

  Gilbert suddenly looked pressured.

  W-wait!!

  According to the w…

  you can only marry one of them!

  Then Sasa and Lily shouted again.

  EHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!