Inside the <I Came, I Saw, I Ate. Soft and Fluffy Crepes> shop.

“Um, could you wait a moment? The prepared fruit…”

The owner, flustered by the sudden large order, was in a state of confusion.

In fact, the residents of Chatorini Island had been notified in advance that the Hunt royal couple was coming for their honeymoon.

Additionally, there was a special directive that ‘absolutely no one should act as if they know.’

Noel didn’t empty the island as Charlie had requested.

But he did prohibit the entry of all tourists except for the Hunt party.

[They’ll definitely bother my friend.]

Of course, Charlie was unaware of this.

Anyway, the residents had opened their shops but hadn’t prepared to receive customers.

They thought that noble royalty wouldn’t visit humble commoner shops.

In reality, most nobles who visited the island stayed in hotels and enjoyed their vacations.

But not only did they visit in person, but they also ordered dozens of crepes?

“Please make as many as you can.”

Charlie smiled awkwardly, seeing the owner’s apparent discomfort.

The small shop of about 10 pyeong seemed to have no employees other than the owner, so dozens seemed unrealistic.

“Ah…!”

The owner’s eyes, filled with emotion, looked up at Charlie.

The rumors about the Saintess’s grace being as vast as the sky were indeed true.

She not only showed mercy to a lowly person like himself but also spoke respectfully.

He wanted to prostrate himself and worship her right then and there.

However, unable to disobey the ‘special directive,’ the owner froze in an awkward posture, unable to do either.

“For now, give us two strawberry and one banana.”

As Hector spoke, seemingly trying to resolve the situation, the owner’s face, which had been showing reluctance, now turned pale.

“Straw… strawberry, you say…”

More than half of the menu items sold in the shop had ‘strawberry’ in them, like strawberry chocolate, strawberry vanilla, strawberry fresh cream, strawberry blueberry, and so on.

But to say ‘just two strawberries’…

However, how could he dare ask, “What kind of strawberry are you talking about?” to His Majesty the King?

And to Hector Hunt of all people?

Drip-

As cold sweat ran down the owner’s spine,

“One strawberry chocolate, one strawberry vanilla, and one half-and-half banana, please.”

Hector, who didn’t understand the repeated order, turned to look at Charlie.

Charlie quietly gestured towards the menu board.

Only then did the word ‘strawberry’ written all over the menu board pierce Hector’s vision.

“There are… a lot of strawberries.”

Charlie remembers how surprised she was when she first heard it from Emma.

It seemed like they had gathered every possible strawberry combination in the world.

Moreover, Hector had been born and raised as a noble.

The act of standing at the counter to order must have been unfamiliar to him.

“They say it’s famous for strawberries.”

Charlie smiled brightly at Hector.

Eventually, Hector’s relaxed face looked down at the frightened owner.

“I apologize for the confusion.”

It was an incredibly blunt apology.

But the frozen owner remained motionless for a long time afterward.

A short while later. Charlie had a strawberry chocolate crepe in her hand.

And Tanner, suddenly summoned by Hector, stared at him blankly.

Having been called while decorating the bedroom, he was still holding a pure white flower.

“……”

There’s a grand feast being prepared at the palace, yet here they are with crepes.

And not just a few, but dozens of them.

No, that’s not the important issue right now.

With another Grand Master appearing, it was certainly dangerous to be strolling around the city so openly.

Even though Noel Wilkins had blocked the tourists, this was clearly a risky move.

Just as Tanner was about to let out a long sigh, wondering where to start with his scolding,

“My uncle will take the rest.”

Twitch–

Tanner’s mouth corners quivered at Charlie’s words.

Quickly changing his expression, Tanner placed his right hand on his left chest and nodded towards his master.

“Yes, that’s right. You can give them to me, your uncle.”

Following his poised gesture, the red magic stone badge, symbol of the Minister of the Imperial Household and emblem of the Hunt Kingdom, gleamed prominently.

His master’s eyes wavered at the sight of him.

But what could he do, when the Saintess herself said so?

“Ah… Y-yes. U-uncle.”

Charlie smiled brightly.

“My uncle will also take care of the payment.”

“What?!”

Tanner turned his head with surprised eyes. But Charlie was already leaving the store, holding Hector’s hand.

“Uh…!”

Tanner, about to call out to Charlie, quickly shut his mouth.

He felt the chilling murderous intent in those red eyes glaring at him.

As if saying, ‘I’ll kill you if you utter the words you’re thinking right now.’

“…How much is it?”

Tanner fumbled in his inner pocket, avoiding Hector’s gaze.

* * *

“What was that called……”

In the center of the square.

Charlie tried to recall her hazy memory while looking at the large statue. She was sure she had seen it in a guidebook, but the name just wouldn’t come to her.

The three crepes had disappeared into their stomachs without a trace.

“The Great Palm Tree Statue Swaying in the Great Wind.”

Hector recited dryly.

The guidebook Charlie had brought was now in Hector’s hands.

“Oh! That’s right.”

Charlie brightened up with delight.

On the other hand, Hector frowned, seemingly displeased.

“What an awful name.”

To make a statue of such a thing when there’s nothing else to make.

Moreover, the shape of the undulating palm tree was grotesquely strange.

“I should introduce a naming expert to Wilkins when we get back.”

Hector shook his head.

“Why? I think it’s unique and nice.”

“That?”

Hector’s eyebrows rose crookedly, like this was the one thing he couldn’t agree with.

“Shall we make one too? Like ‘The Great Roia Tree Swaying in a Great Blizzard’ or something?”

“……”

Unable to outright object, Hector silently frowned, which made Charlie burst into laughter.

From signs like <This Too Shall Be Bought> and <Where Did He Go While We Were Eating?> to statues.

Every name on Chatori Island was quirky and unique.

“I’m just kidding. Let’s go see the fountain next.”

Charlie swung Hector’s hand that she was holding.

Hector, who had been looking down at her intently, bent his waist to meet Charlie’s eyes.

“Aren’t you tired?”

“Not at all.”

“The fountain is a bit far to walk.”

A large hand gently stroked her head.

“It’s not long-distance, so using teleportation magic won’t make you dizzy.”

“I’m really fine. Walking helps with digestion. And it’s been a while since we’ve been on a date……”

Charlie trailed off, dragging her feet.

Her cheeks were flushed red with embarrassment.

Hector’s lips curved into a crooked smile, unable to hold back his amusement.

“Still, you shouldn’t overex…!”

Hector suddenly raised his head.

Charlie, about to ask what was wrong, couldn’t continue her words.

It was because Hector’s expression had frozen coldly.

No, Hector, flashing a chilling glint in his eyes, looked as if he could be mistaken for a different person.

“Charlie.”

While Charlie was bewildered by this unfamiliar Hector, a large, firm hand wrapped around her shoulder.

“Close your eyes.”

As Hector released the magic he had sealed away, the surroundings were instantly enveloped in darkness.

Then, just as a dark red light was about to extend from Hector’s fingertips,

“!”

Hector, having noticed something, hurriedly changed direction.

The attack magic, missing by a hair’s breadth, was shot into the air.

Crack- Crackle-

A golden barrier flashed across the clear sky.

This was Kaisis’s shield covering Chatori Island.

Boom-!

As Hector’s magic collided with the shield, a powerful light burst forth, and a deafening roar shook the heavens.

It was an extremely brief moment, not enough time for the brain to comprehend the situation entering through the retina.

Eventually, a small figure that had broken through Hector’s shield was gently cradled into Charlie’s arms.

“Mommy!”

* * *

It’s true that she’s a married woman, but she’s a newlywed who just came on her honeymoon.

What?

“M-mommy?!”

Charlie’s eyes widened, looking at the child suddenly appearing and nestling in her arms, not understanding the situation at all.

Hector furrowed his brow, exhaling a short breath mixed with relief and concern.

If it weren’t for Hector’s near-instinctive reflexes, the child would have been reduced to ashes by now.

Whether he’s familiar or not, the child beamed at Charlie with a flushed face.

Soon after, the child’s dumbfounded father came running.

“I-I’m so sorry. The child seems to have mistaken you for their mother. Eddie, come here quickly.”

The man with a robe pulled over his head reached out urgently towards the child, glancing nervously at Hector.

But the child shook their head, clinging to Charlie.

“Mommy……”

Only then did Charlie properly take in the child’s face.

But even though it was clearly her first time seeing this child, why did they seem so familiar?

With blue eyes that seemed to have captured the sky, and even golden hair.

This is almost like…

“She’s not your mother. So get away from my wife.”

A black aura, filled with clear displeasure, enveloped Charlie and gently pushed the child away.

The child’s small body floated up into the air.

“No!”

Tiny hands clutched at Charlie’s clothes.

The frightened child looked as if they might burst into tears at any moment.

“Stop it, you’re scaring the child.”

Charlie hugged the child who was struggling in mid-air.

Although she didn’t know what was going on, she was against using magic on a young child.

“Are you okay?”

“Waaah-!”

The child, once again in Charlie’s arms, burst into loud sobs.

Then the surrounding scenery began to shake as if fracturing.

“Hector!”

Charlie, thinking it might be another earthquake, called out to Hector. She meant they should move to a safe place.

But Hector, running his hand through his hair and taking a deep breath, suddenly glared at the child.

Then he spoke in a low voice, as if warning,

“Stop.”

“Hic……”

It’s an earthquake, and he says stop?!

Confused by the sudden rebuke, Charlie looked back and forth between the child and Hector.

“I said, stop.”

“Waaah-!”

“……”

“……”

But far from stopping, the child burst into even louder cries, as if they had seen a monster.

Rumble-!

Just as the child’s cry caused the earth to resonate, a strong flash of light flickered across their vision.

As colors began to return one by one to the once pure white world,

“Hello, nephew?”

A familiar soft voice penetrated Charlie’s ears.