Three days have passed since Nervia-san came to stay at our house.

Early morning, evening, night and then midnight, she patrols the village surroundings four times a day. [1]

With her enthusiasm and diligence, coupled with her sociable nature, it did not take long for her to win everyones trust and be nicknamed as Neru-chan.

At night since there is no clocks around here, I dont know the specific time, but it is likely around 9 oclock.

As the clattering sound of metal resounded in the village Nervia-san came back from her patrol.

I, I have returned.

The one who opened the entrance door while servilely bowing her head was Nervia-san. It looked like that she still isnt very accustomed to living here.

I, mother and also Onii-chan answered her with awelcome back.

Nervia-san showed her amazement when she saw me relaxing.

Se, Sefi-sama What are you doing with that?

Its a bath, you know?

I had put hot water inside an unused bucket then submerged my whole body inside it.

It was so relaxing that unconsciously I released aha-fu ~ sigh; the fatigue from this day was washed away.

Im going to do this everyday~.

Ah, by the way I dont know the reason shes calling me Sefi-sama.

I think she hasnt met with the chief yet, right?

Lets put those things aside for now.

After hearing about the bath, Nervia-san instantly understood about what that is as she said I seeAfterwards she looked around our house for a bit, and turned her body towards mother.

Uh, Umm. May I ask where to boil water?

Mother who received that kind of question made a troubled expression and glanced at me instead.

Uh right, that question is a bit troublesome.

Im addressing Nervia-san byOnee-chanso, [4]

Eh? a secret is it??

N-no, it is okay! If it is a secret then it cant be helped!

What a really honest girl. Isnt she too much of a good kid?

Keeping a secret from her did prick my heart a little bit, but Id also feel sorry for the shock shell get if I told the truth.

Sefi-sama, may I wash your back ?

Is that okay? Ehehe, thank you, Onee-chan !

When shes around me, looks like Nervia-san can relax a bit.

Surely, this is her original facial expression.

I think because that she has had some bitter memories before coming, she wants to at least be able to enjoy life here.

While I was thinking about such things, mother asked Nervia-san who was washing my back with her armor, which made clattering sounds.

Neru-chan, so you really wont take off the armor?

Eh, ah, of course not! B-because I dont know when the robbers might invade after all!

It is a good thing for you to take this seriously, but it might be better for you to relax your shoulders a little.

U~n those robbers, I dont think they even exist [5]

[1](ED: early morning~~ I got Monalisa by my side, whats the story behind that devious smile~~)

[3](ED : W-Wh-Whhaaaaattt??? Onee-sama? An older woman using Onee-sama for a baby? Not only that, the baby is also a boy Looks like I have a fever on me, need to take a rest)

[5](TL : that day, Sefi got another grim reminder)