Hein didn't know much about the other world, but he was pretty sure it wasn't supposed to freeze in June.

Counting the months and days he spent in this world, Hein can guess that right now was June in the real world but if you look around, you would never think it is.

Night time in this world is really cold.

After saying his good bye to the people he left behind in the Serpent King's place, Hein rushed towards the [Iron Maiden Guild] where Marie, Ashley and Iona were staying.

When he got back in his room using [Teleport], he noticed someone squirming in his bed.

"Iona... you have been waiting for me all this time?"

Hein asked the little girl covered in wool blanket from head to toes and only her red flaming hair can be seen protruding from the cover.

"...Hua ... zzzZZZ"

She is pretending to be sleeping.

Seeing her actions, Hein couldn't help but let out a wry smile as he pulled the blanket and entered the bed.

He pulled Iona into his bosom, mm, this human pillow felt really comfortable.

Once Iona felt Hein hugging her, she immediately pretended to roll over in her sleep.

When she found a comfortable spot on Hein's chest, she then let out a smile and once again pretended to sleep.

Hein pinched his daughter's nose. "What a very spoiled daughter."

Iona didn't open her eyes as she spoke softly. "Papa, I'm really sleeping"

Narrowing his eyes, Hein let out a wry smile as he breathe out a sigh of satisfaction and not long after that, Hein closed his eyes taking a slight rest.

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The next morning. When Hein and Iona were getting ready to dress themselves, a voice came from outside the room.

Hein opened the door while thinking, 'Where have I heard that voice before?'

When the door was swung open, what greeted Hein was Fale with a huge smile on her face.

"Breakfast is ready, Y-O-U-N-G M-A-S-T-E-R~ Please follow me~" Her hype was too high as she called out to him with a teasing smile.

Seeing her acting like this, Hein don't know how to react as he could only nod and said, "Ah, yes. Thank you"

Fale noticed Hein's reaction and her smile become dazzling than before. She then turned around and began walking.

'Just what is this girl planning?'

Today, Fale's tension is remarkably higher than yesterday. Hein became a little worried about that.

When he checked the route they were walking while thinking about what was up with her, Hein noticed that they were going to a different place from the party last night.

"Isn't the destination different from yesterday's party hall?"

"Yes, I was told to guide you to a private room. Sister Angela and the others are already waiting for you in there."

"Anyway, what's up with you? Are you planning something again?" Hein couldn't hold it in any longer as he suspiciously asks her.

When Fale heard him, her brows seemed to frown a little but then it was replaced with a dazzling smile.

"Hm? I don't know what you're talking about, Young master~"

"Young master? Why are you calling me young master all of a sudden? And by the way, why are you the one who is summoning me? I really thought Ashley would be the one to do that."

Supposedly, Ashley was the one who would pick him up every morning. However, today even her shadow couldn't be seen anywhere.

"I asked to take over."

Why would she do that? Hein thought, while thinking that this girl is definitely planning something. Her personality is really different from yesterday.

"What are you planning?"

Suddenly, Fale's eyebrow began to twitch violently, "Ah mou! Can't I also act like a very good maiden servant! Why

are you always asking questions here and there! Is it that! Is it because it doesn't suit me? Is it because of that?

Huh!... hey, why are you laughing? Hey!"

Fale puffed up her cheeks like a child and held her hands in front of her chest while looking at Hein with a defiant look.

Seeing the supposedly good maiden servant do that, Hein was unable to hold his laughter in.

"I, I'm sorry pfft, ahahahaha" Hein softly apologize as he continued to laugh even harder.

"Don't laugh!" Fale screamed.

Just as she thought and decided to act like a good girl towards this guy but then he just went and destroy her magnificent acting.

Grr, Fale couldn't help but cursed him in her mind.

Fale was desperately trying to smooth things over, however her effort only fanned the flames of Hein's laughter.

"Enough! Hmpf!" Fale's mind turned blank.

She was really embarrassed and felt somewhat bitter at Hein.

"If you laugh anymore, even if it's you, I'll get angry!"

"P-please!! Get angry!"

"Hey!" Fuming in anger, Fale decided to ignore him and continued walking forward.

Her steps strong as if she was trying to destroy the floor with her stomp.

Hein laughed for a few minutes before following her.

Without so much as look at him, Fale continued walking, still fuming in anger, until they finally arrived in the room.

When they entered, Hein could see Angela, Marie, Ashley and some familiar looking girls, eating breakfast.

"Good room~" Hein muttered.

Marie saw that Hein had entered. She immediately beckoned Hein, gesturing him to come over.

Ashley on the other hand, immediately stood up and walked towards him.

"Greetings young master." Ashley bowed.

"Same to you, Ashley."

Iona impatiently tugged Hein's clothes. She looked at the table filled with foods with her head tilted to one side.

She was blinking her eyes as she looked alternately to the foods and Hein.

"Papa"

"You're right," Hein told her.

"Come on, let's eat."

Besides, Hein could smell breakfast now- rice, miso soup, grilled fish, pickled vegetables and sandwiches with bacon

- Hein couldn't blame Iona for being in a hurry.

"Please, wonder boy, help yourself." Angela waved towards the table piled high with food.

"""Itadakimasu""Thanks for the food"""

After clapping their hands for prayer, Hein took the spoon and fork. As he put foods into his mouth, only the single word 'delicious' could come out.

Then his mouth was filled with rice, and there was no need to say anymore.

The corner of his mouth rose as he started grinning. A smile escaped him.

When one ate a really delicious dish, that person couldn't help but smile.

Just like Hein, the other people also silently savored the food.

As for Iona, the word 'undivided attention' was embodied in its whole body as she quietly filled her stomach.

While observing them, Hein ate the meal fully at ease.

When breakfast was over, they talked about things from then onward. Although there were still some important problems to settle, but at the moment the group was too full and satisfied to do anything except sit and relax and marvel at the peaceful day.

They began to exchange stories.

Hein explained what happened to him and how he became like this.

Although the people listening were too shock to respond, they still remained silent as to not disturb the epic hero like story of Hein's adventures.

Although Hein decided to skip some things such as; Flora, Borun's life and Regress quest. After finishing the story, the look in the girl's eyes changed from admiration to worship.

Marie could only shake her head in dejection and admiration as to how reckless her childhood friend could be.

Hein thought for a moment.

"Right, I'm planning on going back today."

"Are you sure young master?" Ashley asked.

"Isn't it too soon, Hero?" Marie also asked, her face covered with a lonely expression.

Beside her was Angela who also nods unconsciously.

"That's right, isn't that too early? You just got here, you know. And I think all the girl's too want you to also stay."

Hein saw Marie's expression and understand.

She must have felt lonely and scared without him but he can't do anything about it.

He shook his head and softly muttered, "I'm sorry Marie but I need to return as soon as possible. Mom's pregnant..."

"I, is that true, young master!?"

"Yeah. I just heard from Hell yesterday and told me mom was looking for me."

"I, I see, right..." Marie's voice had completely changed from a while ago and was a little bit stiff.

She nodded while showing an innocent smile, seemingly understanding in some respect.

At the expression that resembled relief yet had a hint of sadness, Hein felt a faint sense of incongruity.

He showed her a smile; however this smile is different from his usual mischievous and wry smiles.

This one is an innocent smile without any meaning as he softly rubs Marie's hair.

"Alright, I'm also worried if I just left you here alone...."

Hein casually waved his hand with a smile.

Suddenly, in front of the stupefied girls, two large chests appeared out of nowhere.

The chests were both open and they were filled with gold and silver coins, valuable monster cores and some rare, highly precious materials.

Beside the chests were dozens of items, weapons and armors.

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sorry for the mistake... hehe ;p