“It seems quite one-sided, Tower Master.”

“The Knight Commander isn’t like that, is he?”

“…No, the Knight Commander is the same.”

Wow, if I happened to talk nonsense, Yuno probably heard everything. Even if he has, I don’t want to be found out this soon.

I forgot that this guy, despite his angelic face, is not to be underestimated.

“Anyway, shouldn’t we treat your wounds?”

As I asked, hiding my inner turmoil, both of them shook their heads vigorously.

“It’s better to just leave it.”

“Still…”

“Me and that guy, we both have a lot of magic in our bodies, so it accelerates the body’s metabolism. That’s why wounds heal quickly, so don’t worry.”

Yuno hugged me tightly again.

“By the way, I wasted my time because of the author.”

“Who stays here for a long time?”

…Yuno, I thought you were timid.

Well, no one who says they’re timid is really timid. I never wrote you off as timid in the first place.

“I’ll take over your day.”

“You realize how illogical that is, right?”

“Well, it’s clear that you’ve stolen my time.”

“Alright, let’s settle this properly this time and decide who will be with Liri.”

I suddenly longed for the jewels in the room. Ugh, when will I be free?

Part of me also wanted them to go back to fighting. Maybe I can look at the notebook again.

With a pounding heart, I hoped for it, but the sound that reached me reminded me that reality wasn’t as rosy.

“Well then, let’s spend the remaining time together, the three of us.”

“Hmm… I feel like I’m losing out, but let’s do that.”

Ah, those two were compatible.

I shook my head as golden eyes bore into mine. Yuno’s expression seemed a little, uncharacteristically different.

“Liri.”

“Hmm?”

“You’re not thinking about leaving us, are you?”

What’s up with this timing?

“Mmh, and no.”

I answered deliberately confused, which thankfully stopped any more questions.

“But can I not go outside? I’m not a prisoner, how long do I have to stay here? If I’d known this was going to happen, I should have just stayed at Dietrich’s.”

“Really? Then let’s go right now.”

Eager to leave, Dietrich, who seemed to be shining with excitement—according to my standards—raised his shoulders as if to say, “Let’s go now.” But Yuno, my guardian frowned.

“I thought we were supposed to respect the author’s opinion, and that’s why we came to the tower? Now that she wants to go back to Beluga Mansion, let’s do that.”

Dietrich’s chilly face, with his blue eyes gleaming, seemed to be dancing with joy.

“I won’t stop your coming and going either.”

When the Knight Commander spoke generously, Yuno’s face turned as red as if it were about to explode.

“Liri, we’re going to the island. You like magic, don’t you? We’ll teleport.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes, if it’s the magic you want, I can show you anything.”

The carnivore disguised as an herbivore magician clung to me, offering his help. His gaze was directed towards the Sword Master, who was a head taller and twice as bulky as himself.

“Well, if you want, I can take you there too.”

“Ugh.”

“Not going?”

“I-I’m going!”

They sure get along well.

A smile naturally spread across my lips.

***

Beluga’s threat to go to the Duke’s mansion was aimed at Yuno, and Yuno, understanding this well, half-allowed me some freedom.

Of course, it was limited to being accompanied.

But with both Dietrich and Yuno around, the inconvenience was not doubled but quadrupled, so I kept insisting on leaving whenever I could find an opportunity.

Why do you two keep rubbing the important parts of your bodies against me……!

“Argh! Stop it! Ahh!”

With both of them around, a competition ensued.

Dietrich hugged me from behind, while Yuno tried to embrace me from the front, attempting to determine ‘who could rub against me the most’. Or we would all lie on the bed together, I sandwiched between them.

At first, I thought I could endure this, considering it a game, but it became more and more unbearable.

“But, writer. You know, only you can solve this. So, please take a look.”

“Liri, look at mine too. It would be even better if you touched it.”

“If you want to show off so badly, just show each other.”

With that retort, the two men finally fell silent.

After hearing my words, they glanced at each other and attempted to reach an agreement.

“How about taking turns spending two days each?”

“That sounds much better. That way, we can focus more.”

…So, they have absolutely no intention of giving up their desires, not even in the slightest.

“You know what, there are days when I just want to be alone?”

When I raised my hand and intervened, both of them looked at me simultaneously.

However, they soon continued their conversation as if they hadn’t heard anything.

“How do we get to the island over there?”

“There’s a boat below with magic on it. You can use it to travel back and forth between the tower and the island.”

“I see, got it.”

“Since Liri’s residence is in the tower, don’t forget that you have to come back after finishing your business.”

“I understand.”

…So, they’re not going to consider my will at all?

“Ugh….”

I realized that being a heroine isn’t for everyone.

At least, I don’t seem to have the disposition of a heroine.

Given the situation, I eagerly awaited the day when a third party would appear.

“Seth!”

“Hello, Master.”

“I missed you!”

As I ran up and hugged him, Seth looked surprised, his eyes widening. But just for a moment, he narrowed his eyes and smiled.

“Me too.”

I never thought the day would come when I would consider this man normal.

As Dietrich, who had been looking displeased as I hugged Seth tightly, approached, he tried to grab my waist and pull me into his arms.

But before he could, I hugged Seth’s neck tightly first.

“Writer.”

“I don’t want to, I won’t let go.”

I shook my head and hugged Seth even tighter. Feeling a strange sensation for a moment, I warned Yuno.

“Yuno, don’t use magic!”

“Tsk.”

“It’s nice of my master to welcome me back, but what did those guys do to get this reaction?”

Seth muttered with a mixture of discomfort and bewilderment on his face. He soon gently pressed his lips against mine with one hand on my head.

It tasted sweet because it was like a chick pecking. I bit down on his soft lips, and as if he’d been waiting for me, he took my breath away.

“Mmm.”

There was a silver thread hanging from the corner of his mouth at the right moment, and I stared blankly as I watched him lick it up with his red tongue.

I was thirsty.