[A/N: I added Milestones chapter. There you can see the milestones for bonus chapters!]
Showing my face at the tavern was fine, but Nimi and Pafa told me it was okay.
When I went outside the tavern to return to the inn it had gotten dark, and looking up at the sky I could see the stars faintly.
The time had also passed 20:00… Hmm? Is something flying?
I thought I saw one black shadow in the sky, and it was steadily approaching.
As the outline of the black shadow gradually became visible I let out a sigh of relief and put both arms forward to catch her.
I caught Croana who descended without letting me feel the weight in the form of a princess carry.
Then Croana smiled happily, wrapped both arms around my neck and clung to me.
"Good evening, Raide."
"Ah, good evening. I heard from Erika that you were busy with the twins' matter… are you okay?"
