Even Though I’m a Former Noble and a Single Mother, My Daughters Are Too Cute and Working as an Adventurer Isn’t Too Much of a Hassle

After applying a gauze, Shirley wrapped a bandage around the scar on Kyles forehead.

Ow ow ow

Im sorry, did that hurt?

I-Im fine. It only hurt a little, I can deal with it.

After everything had happened, Shirley had brought Kyle back to her room at the Deficit House and was helping him with his wounds to show how thankful she was for risking his life for her daughters.

With those two eyes shining like gems set in a beautiful face, her scent wafted through his nose and straight into his brain, making him feel drunk on the atmosphere.

And that should do it.

Ah, t-thank you very much.

When Shirley finished putting on his bandage Kyle felt a strange mixture of relief and disappointment that it was over, but as he was struggling with this internal conflict, Shirley came closer.

I really am truly grateful, Kyle. Its because of you that my daughters are safe.

Thats No, its fine. Shirley-san saved my life before, so it was only right that I

I really am indebted to you So

He heard the rustling of clothes. When he raised his eyes thinking something was wrong, he was shocked when he saw that Shirley had pulled down the top of her dress to expose her back and collarbone.

Sh-Sh-Sh-Sh-Sh-Shirley-san!?

Kyle Can you accept this as thanks?

N-N-N-Nooo way! Uh, I mean, if anything I should be thanking you! But, wait, isnt this a bit too early!?

Shirley leaned into Kyles chest with the face of a woman deeply in love. It was in that moment when it seemed like that bountiful chest of hers might be exposed

Oh, you awoke from your pleasant dreams?

Kill me! Just let me die!

Whilst Shirley was having a heart-to-heart with her daughters, Canary had been peeping on Kyles dreams, the poor boy now curling up in a ball out of shame on the couch.

Kyle had eventually fainted from exhaustion and had been carried back to the guild where he was quickly given treatment and allowed to rest on a sofa, but When he tried to wake up, he was in such a state.

After having such a lustful dream about the woman who had both saved his life and was the object of his yearning, the sneering face looking down on him when he opened his eyes had shattered the boys adolescent heart in embarrassment.

Even if you look like a bit of a dull boy, I guess you really after a man after all. Its a healthy thing, no?

Wai-!? Where are you looking as you say that!?

For some reason, Kyle felt her gaze wandering to the lower part of his body and he tried to cover himself up with his hands.

I-I cant help what happens in my dreams! Its not my fault!

Have you heard this theory? That dreams reflect the true desires of the dreamer, hm~?

Is it really that much fun to mess with me!?

Even if its just a dream, to do that with the person who he owes so much Kyle knows hes still much too young to even think about it.

As that happy and embarrassing scene turned into pure self-loathing after waking up, Canary childishly laughed at the boys immaturity.

Reacting with an expression like that after peering into his very heart, she truly was viciously wicked.

Arent you ashamed~? Arent you embarrassed thinking such things about your saviour~? Oh, where has my cake gone? Chef, cake! Bring me another chocolate cake!

Are you seriously going to eat cake as you laugh at me!?

He began to understand why a lot of people in the guild, including Shirley, were uncomfortable around Canary.

She must have already been aware of the feelings Kyle secretly held for Shirley. Despite this, she had laid into him mercilessly without any regard for his feelings, such a cruel old woman. And whats more, his boss.

Kahahaha! It must have been so frustrating to have to wake up at the good part, just when Shirley was about to make your dream come trUEAGIBIGIBIGA!?

Uwaaaaaaah!? W-whats wrong!?

As soon as she took a bite of the chocolate cake that had been brought in, she fell to the floor with a strange cry and after writhing about a bit was completely still.

As Kyle wondered if he had just seen the guild master get poisoned, Yumina entered the room.

Oh, dont worry. I just put a little bit of anti-grandma hot sauce in the cake.

H-Hot sauce?

This person has an amazing sweet tooth, but shes so bad at dealing with spice that it makes her faint. If youre ever in a crisis like that, you can repel her with a chilli.

The receptionist who had a cold smile plastered on her face grabbed Canary by the horn and started to drag her away.

I cant believe you ate the cake I was looking forward to! Todays the day that I

Her disturbing mutterings trailed off as she disappeared towards the back of the guild. Isnt that where the incinerator is Kyle tried to push the thought out of his mind.

Hed heard the story that the guild receptionist and the guild master were related so she wouldnt go that far against a family member, right?

Hm? Thats right, whose coat is this anyway?

Ignoring the screaming he could hear in the distance, Kyle wondered about the coat that had been placed under his head instead of a pillow, something that looks too small to belong to a man.

For some reason, it smelt strangely good. When Yumina re-entered the room with a refreshed look on her face, Kyle asked her about it.

Um, do you know who this belongs to?

Ah, thats Shirley-sans jacket. Since she still wants to do something to thank you for what you did, she said you can return it then.

Kyle understood just what the source of his dream was now.

Kukuku Are you planning on having some leisure time with that tonight?

W-what!?

Kyle turned around in shock as Canary suddenly appeared behind him, covered head to foot in soot. He pretended not to hear Yumina say Oh, so youre still alive?

I understand, I truly do understand, you know? Puberty is something everyone goes through So you should enjoy it to your hearts content. You can rest assured that I shall convey your heartfelt feelings to Shirley for you.

Do you really want me to take you out back again?

Despite the threat, Canary cant help but stick her nose into the poor boys love life with a gentle expression, as if she knows everything on his mind.

Seeing her roll around on the floor screaming about hot sauce had made him forget that he was actually face to face with the guild master, when he realized it he got flustered all over again and quickly changed the topic.

A-anyways, when we were attacked by the kidnappers Tio did something with a pocket watch, then Shirley suddenly appeared! What was that!?

Ehh~? You want to hear it? You want to hear all about my great and powerful sorcery?

He was a bit reluctant after Canary fluttered her eyelashes at him, but Kyle pressed on anyway.

I-I want to know! I want to know the great power of the guild master!

Well if you put it like that I suppose Ill have to indulge you just a little bit?

Apparently shes weak to flattery as well as spicy food. The young adventurer learned something else about the Golden Witch.

That was the first magical tool I endowed Shirley with after she won the annual special prize. It consists of three pocket watches. The first two belong to her daughters and will transmit a magical signal at the press of a button, the third belongs to Shirley and will make a noise if it has been activated, it also has the capacity to transport her using my own special brand of spatial magic. Moreover, it can even teleport back to the original spot once the task is complete, meaning she has no excuses for not finishing requests! This was the first thing she asked me for, a magical tool that acts as a security alarm for her daughters, what a ridiculously silly parent, no?

Canary boasted about the magic tool she had given to Shirley. Feeling a little dizzy after the explanation of a magical tool far beyond his level of understanding, a new question popped up in his head.

Annual special prize? Whats that?

At the end of the year, a reward is given to the adventurer who completed the most requests.

Yumina spoke as if shes had to explain this as part of her job a hundred times before, entering the conversation as she brought in fresh tea.

The judgement is usually based on some guild politics, but whoever wins is always awarded a magic tool built by the guild master herself.

Oh Then, by any chance, has

Yes, Shirley-san has won the special prize three times already!

Woah I didnt really understand the politics part, but I guess that means shes amazing! Shirley-san really is a top adventurer after all.

If anything, the fact that Shirley-san is able to ever beat out those favoured S-Rank adventurers for the top prize when she puts more effort into child-care than adventuring is incredible.

Even though it wasnt about him, for some reason Kyle felt a strange sense of pride. The person he admired so much really was the greatest.

(But In the end, I dont know anything about her)

If anything, this whole case has only made her more mysterious. If the twins, who he thought were just normal people, were actually Imperial princesses Then just who was their mother, Shirley?

Hes curious. Hes curious, but Kyle didnt have the courage to press her for an answer. Privacy, delicacy, there were plenty of reasons why he would hesitate to pry. If he was pushed away because he asked when he really had no business asking, then the pain he would feel would be nothing compared to Canarys taunting.

Besides, no matter what the truth may be, Kyle doesnt think his feelings for Shirley will ever change.

So, it doesnt matter if hes kept in the dark If he wants to know, hell wait for the day when Shirley will tell him herself.

After midnight as the city lay quiet, three people lay together in a bed at the Deficit House, mother and daughters.

They usually sleep in their separate rooms Although they do sometimes sleep in the same bed, thats usually Sophie and Tio sneaking into her room late at night, this time they shared the bed from the beginning.

Its hot.

Tio muttered, her face slightly flushed. Since Shirley didnt think that slim nightwear for summer was becoming of young girls The only pyjamas they had were sleepwear that looked like it was designed for old men, with pants down to their ankles and full sleeves.

Gently tugging at the collar, she tried to fan some air onto her skin that was covered in sweat.

Didnt I say so? Its going to be even worse in the summer, so you two need to stop creeping into my bed.

Uuu But it should be fine, just for today

Sophie, whose sleepwear is white and frilled with cute laces and ribbons on the fabric hugged Shirley, who was wearing a simple design like Tio, tightly around her waist.

Probably because they had come so close to being separated from their mother by the hand of the Empire today, they wanted to sleep in the same bed, even if it meant sweating a little.

Shirley herself is feeling a little overheated having both her children on either side of her, but its not unbearable. Rather, shes happy to ignore her own parenting ideas of raising independent children to indulge her girls, just for tonight.

(Besides, its not like we can do this kind of thing forever.)

All children grow up. And if thats the case, its this mothers wish to pamper her girls as much as she can whilst theyll let her.

Mum Are you awake?

Yes, Im awake. Did something happen?

Those people from the Empire, will they come again?

Sophie on the other side of the bed also seemed to react when she heard Tios words. They have some idea of just how serious the situation is and that if the Empire isnt going to give up on taking them, more things like todays events happening again has to be inevitable.

The Empire is unmistakably a mighty power to reckon with. Even if the country might not be wholly united because of Philia, if its an issue of succession they wont easily give up, even if it means conflict with the Kingdom.

They probably will come. But, even if they do, Ill just repu

No, mama, thats not it.

The blue eyes that seemed to shine through the darkness and the red eyes on the other side both looked at Shirley.

We talked a little bit when mama was making dinner. About what we should do from now on.

Mm. It was really hard to understand everything since its so complicated, but theres just one thing we need to say.

Sophie and Tio took a deep breath.

Because we want to adventure together with mum, well never be princesses.

That dream that hadnt yet taken shape, those two hadnt given up on it. Seeing the beauty of the world with their mother who has had to struggle through so much for them and still does every day, thats their dream.

I know that you said that sometimes adults have to ignore what another person wants, but isnt what the Empire is doing too much?

Then, we have to tell them ourselves that we want to stay here I dont really know how to say it, but it feels creepy not knowing why they want to take us back.

Just a little bit Her tear ducts watered. Who could have ever thought that the girls whose tiny hands ten years ago had gripped the finger of a demon who was set to die in an inferno of revenge, would now seek to stand up to that same country despite all of its power and influence?

It must have been so scary being surrounded by those men Even if shes proud to see how theyve grown, she also feels a tinge of sadness

(But if the two of them have already decided Then I have to do everything I can.)

Shirley hugged the twins tightly as if to make sure they were still there beside her. She remembered the time when they were still in the womb.

Their warmth Their heartbeat When she hugs them both like this, its as if nothing had ever changed.

Ehehe

Fufu.

Sophie and Tio were a little surprised by the sudden embrace, but they smiled and hugged her back.

Later, feeling the heat, Sophie awoke to find a mountain range pressed against her face She sprang up and looked at Shirleys chest.

Thats right, mama!? Why is it that youve already bought a bra for Tio!? When is it my turn to grow!?

HUH!? KOFF KOFF!

Shirley choked at the sudden topic. She was worried about them talking about their chests in the middle of the hallway before, but it seems like its still on Sophies mind.

W-what is this all of a sudden? Its not like youre growing late, Tio is just growing a little earlier than most girls?

T-that might be it You didnt secretly teach Tio the secret of big boobs though, did you?

No, I wouldnt do that even if something like that existe- Huh? Did you want your own bra?

I-Im not begging you or anything!? Its just The bras at the shop looked so adult

The physical checks Shirley can do with her eyes are perfect. Would Sophies small chest really fit the underwear she had her eyes on at the shop?

In other words, if the bras sold at that shop barely had sizes small enough to accommodate Tios growing chest, the less said about Sophie the better.

Mm. Its only normal that there should be differences between adults and children. I told you before that you shouldnt be impatient. Sophies time will have to come some day.

A-Are you making fun of me!? Getting so high and mighty just because youre wearing a bra!?

Sophie and Tio started fighting in the bed, squishing their mother between them. Shes never really cared much about breast size, but Tio is probably right that Sophies will eventually grow, although she seems to be dissatisfied that she was beaten to the punch as someone who prides herself as the older sister.

Theres another type of bra called a corrective bra. If Sophie is so worried about it, Shirley seriously considered whether or not she should ask Canary to make a magical bra after winning this years special prize.