"Mmn～! So fluffy～!" ［Yuna］

  A lengthy squeal resounded in the living room as a silver-haired elf cuddled with four furballs. A smile stered on her face as she ehe warmth and fort provided by them.

  The furballs were her than the familiars which were on their wolf pup forms. Yuna was enjoying a wonderful m with them in their new home, sprawling on the sofa without much care in the world.

  Waking up to an unfamiliar ceiling, in an unfamiliar room, and in an unfamiliar house, Yu a little strange. Add on to the fact that her portrait was dispyed parallel to the bed, her energy was quickly drained by embarrassment. She is currently replenishing her energy by cuddling with the familiars.

  As frey, he was sitting in front of Yuna, painti another portrait of her. With his "Divine Mind", it only takes him a single go remember a sery, something like photographic memory. As for the reason he ainting again, nobody other than him knows.

  "Hey, Grey... You won't be hanging that in the bedroom, now would you?" ［Yuna］

  "Hmm... Maybe, maybe not. Who knows, I might dispy it in the living room this time around." ［Grey］

  "Geez! Stop teasing me!" ［Yuna］

  Puffing her cheeks ever so adorably, Yuna protested against Grey as she embraced Sirius tightly. Unfortunately for her, her as only made Grey want to tease her more. She was just too cute for him.

  "Geez... If yoing to dispy it somewhere, make it so that the people visiting wouldn't see it. Just not in the bedroom... I think that one portrait of me is already enough." ［Yuna］

  "Yeah, yeah. As you wish, Midy." ［Grey］

  A soft ale smile on his face, Grey tinued his careful strokes and soon enough, an almost plete portrait of Yuna was made. It would only take a single go know that it was going to be yet another masterpiece.

  The colors, not too vibrant nor too dull, created a realistic art with a mix of artistic elements. Grey made sure to emphasize the painting on Yuna, ating her figure by adding a few elements, such as aesthetic lighting and shadows.

  "Ah, right... Grey, about the housewarming tomorrow. Who should we invite? And... do you have any pns already?" ［Yuna］

  "Isn't it alright to invite everyone we know? As for the pns... There's o worry. I already have it covered." ［Grey］

  "Mnm... Okay, if you say so..." ［Yuna］

  Not asking any more questions, Yuna tinued pying with the fluffy familiars. Meanwhile, Grey tinued painting the sed portrait, making sure everything was alright and perfect, just like how he sees Yuna.

  A few mier, the portrait was pleted. It showed Yuna in her full glory as how Grey perceived her. There was not a siroke mispor any elements misused. Overall, it was a great piece.

  "What do you think?" ［Grey］

  "It's beautiful, but for some reason it feels a little embarrassing... Do I really look this beautiful?" ［Yuna］

  "Nah, not at all. You look even more beautiful." ［Grey］

  The sed. It was the sed time Grey said such words to Yuna. The first was when they were still in Moterno when Grey paihe first portrait. Now that they are lovers, his words sounded mueaningful. Yuna's heart raced even faster than it did before.

  Of course, it goes without saying that Yuna's face has bee beet red. All she could do was hide behind Grey and cover her embarrassed face with one of the furballs. Unfortunately for her, Grey could easily tell her flustered expression. Both him and the familiars bore wito Yuna's redness.

  Following their little sweet moment, Grey and Yu around the city to ihe people they kraveling from the gates where the guards are statioo the very ter of the city where the lord resided.

  "Oh? Tomorrow? Sure, I'm free that day." ［Dale］

  "Hmm... Alright, I'll attend. I'm doh the paperwork anyways." ［Gaston］

  "Oh, so you are throwing a housewarming party, huh... I'll see what I do, I'm sure the children will be happy." ［Cedric］

  All positive. Grey and Yuna received yeses from all the people they invited. From Dale, the "Rabbit's Den", the Guilds, and Cedric, all of them agreed. In total, there would be 14 people attending the housewarming party.

  Sadly, Kris and Aira had already departed to the Kingdom of Ingrasia to prepare for their wedding. While there was nothing they could do about it as it was a very importa, it still felt a little sad that they couldn't ihem.

  By the time they finished inviting everyo was already time for lunch. Grey and Yuna quickly cooked a quick meal filled with all sorts of things and e by themselves. They also have the familiars eat some of it just for them to experience different foods even though they only feed on monsters.

  "Oh? What's that?" ［Yuna］

  Asked Yuna as she saw Grey tinker with a block of wood and magic. Grey was making some sort of board with designs Yuna had never seen before. It only made her more curious as time passed.

  "Nothing much, just a simple bame." ［Grey］

  "A bame...?" ［Yuna］

  Yuna tilted her head as she carefully observed what Grey was making. Although now that she k was made for the sake of eai, she still has no idea what Grey was trying to make. All she could do was watch patiently.

  In Merusia, there aren't many ways of eai. With how different the world's structure was to Earth, it was only natural that there are a few differences here and there. Theaters, magid very few bames... there was a limit to how much Merusia could offer.

  What Grey was making are very on bames he enjoyed ba Earth. It was chess, checkers, and reversi. Grey also made snakes and dders for the kids to enjoy, something simple and enjoyable.

  Using magic, it didn't take too long frey to finish making the bames. Even though it was just a block of wood before, it had now turned into a beautifully polished board, plete with pieces carved using wood and wind magic.

  "And... done!" ［Grey］

  Yuna's eyes were still curiously glued to the bames Grey made. She didn't utter a single word nor did she make any signifit movements. Her i has fully been captured by the fasating things in front of her.

  Grey could only chuckle lightly with how Yuna acted. It was another part of her that he fell in love with. Her innate innod curiosity which makes her seem like a pure little child. She was nothing short of adorable.

  "Yuna, do you want to py?" ［Grey］

  " I...? I don't know how to py them though." ［Yuna］

  "Don't worry, I'll be teag you the rules. Just follow along carefully, alright?" ［Grey］

  "U-Un!" ［Yuna］

  As brief and cise as one could be, Grey quickly expihe rules of the bames to Yuna. Thankfully, Yuna was a quick learner so it didn't take too long for her to get a good grasp at how the games worked.

  If there were any difficulties, it would only lie on chess which was a lot more plicated thaher three. Teag Yuna the special moves and rules took quite some time. It was definitely, in no way, a simple game.

  "Do you get it now?" ［Grey］

  "Un! The goal is to capture the King!" ［Yuna］

  "Alright, then how about we py a game for real. If you win against me, I'll grant any one of your wishes." ［Grey］

  fidence was radiating out of Grey's smile as he proposed such a thing to Yuna. With Yuna being a beginner, he was fident that Yuna's ces of winning are little to nothing. Evehat didn't stop Yuna from being motivated.

  "R-Really?! No takesy-backsies, okay?" ［Yuna］

  "Of course. As long as you defeat me even once, I'll grant your wish. Food, new clothes, alchemy ingredients, I'll make sure to provide them." ［Grey］

  "Then you're on!" ［Yuna］

  Her eyes lit abze with motivation, Yuna made her first move against Grey. She quickly moved her pawn to the front. Following her, Grey also moved the pawn in front of the King oep forward.

  It didn't take long for the match to be decided. Grey easily defeated Yuna with the cssic "Schor's Mate", also known as the "Four-Moves Checkmate". While it felt like cheating, a win was still a win. It was Grey's plete victory.

  "H... How...?" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha, you still have much to learn, my love." ［Grey］

  "N-No! Let's try again! I'll beat you this time!" ［Yuna］

  "Sure." ［Grey］

  Her defeat only fueled her determination. With her even more fired up, Yuna challenged Grey again, not falling for the same trick twice. In the end, she still ended up beied by Grey, ihan ten moves no less.

  Again and again, Yuna challenged Grey. And again and again, she suffered loss to him. While she had improved signifitly from her first try, it was still not enough to defeat Grey. The best she did was check Grey a few times.

  "Uuu... I still 't win..." ［Yuna］

  Yued her head oable with her back slumped as she recalled her ret defeats. She has never felt so defeated before. She swore deep inside her heart to beat Grey the ime they had a match.

  "Now, now, don't be too down. How about we eat some ice cream. I'm craving to have some." ［Grey］

  "Un!" ［Yuna］

  Yuna's ears quickly perked up as soon as the words "Ice Cream" was mentioned. Her dejected expression was no more, and all that was left was an expression of pure happiness aement.

  Enjoying their afternoon and evening together, time quickly flew by. Night soon fell and silence swallowed the city. It was yet anht where the two lovebirds slept in one another's embrace.

  The very day, as soon as the sed bell rang, Grey and Yuna immediately prepared for the housewarming party which was to be held iernoon up until evening. It was going to be a busy day.

  Food, games, and the veself, everything was anized in a way which would make others feel wele. While it was a lot of work, smiles could be seen floating on Grey and Yuna's faces, anticipating the party which was soon to e.

  "Phew... That should be all." ［Grey］

  "Waah～ It smells fantastic! Could I take a bite?" ［Yuna］

  "Yeah, go ahead. Just make sure not to take too much, we still have some guests to serve, after all." ［Grey］

  "Un!" ［Yuna］

  With everything done and ready, all that was left to do was wait for the guests to arrive. Both Grey and Yuna only rexed at the couches, cuddling with one another and the familiars as they waited.

  Ding Dong Ding Dong

  The wait was not long. The sound of the doorbell rang throughout the residence as soon as the first guests arrived. Without wasting any time, Grey and Yuna quickly headed to the gates, greeting their guests with rge smiles.

  "So this is your new house, huh? Looks pretty fancy." ［Gerd］

  "Here, we've brought some gifts. We hope you enjoy it." ［Selia］

  "Thank you, Missus Selia." ［Yuna］

  The first to arrive were the members of the "Rabbit's Den", namely, Gerd, Selia, and Helen. They brought over some fruits which could serve as desserts for the uping party and even ter on.

  "Please e in." ［Grey］

  With open arms, Grey and Yuna weled the three to their new home. Helen in particur looked quite excited as her eyes swam in all dires. She was in awe and mesmerized by how beautiful their house was.

  After them, more and more people arrived at the house. There was Dale who had just e from his house, Bartolos who had just gotten off from his dismantling work, and Tilda who was in the same boat as Bartolos, only retly getting off work from the Adventurers' Guild.

  "Pardorusion." ［Dale］

  "What a nice pce you got here, Lad, Lass. Sure is fancy!" ［Bartolos］

  "What a lovely home you have, Grey, Yuna." ［Tilda］

  Everything was all and well up until the guests showed up. They were her than the Guildmasters of the Adventurers' and Alchemists' Guild, the father and daughter bo, Gaston and Rina.

  "Hello～! We're here!" ［Rina］

  "Nie you got here, Grey, Yuna." ［Gaston］

  "G-Guildmaster Gaston?! And Guildmaster Rina too?!" ［Dale］

  Shocked stered all over Dale's face as he saw the two figures walk in. It wasn't only him, the others were also the same. Eveilda and Bartolos knew Gaston was ing, they were shocked by Rina's presence. But that wasn't all, there's still more to e.

  "Oh, are we te?" ［Chiron］

  "I've bought a little present, Yhnesses. I hope it is to your liking." ［Marcel］

  "Thank you for inviting me, Yhnesses." ［Mi］

  After Gaston and Rina, the Guildmasters of the Bcksmiths' Guild and Merts' Guild also arrived. With it, 4 out of 5 out the city's Guildmasters are present, making people more than shocked.

  The people's rea was only normal. After all, the Guildmasters are important figures in ead every town and city. Only sed to the lord, their influend authority spreads far and wide.

  Si was Solis, Sunday ih's terms, all of them mao e over. After all, it was the least busy day of the whole week. It was also the reason why Grey and Yu such a date for the housewarming party in the first pce.

  "G-Grey! Yuna! What's happening here?! Why are the Guildmasters present all of the sudden?!" ［Gerd］

  "Well, we invited everyone we knew. Is there something wrong with that?" ［Grey］

  "W-Well, there's nothing wrong with it. I just hoped you told us sooner." ［Gerd］

  In full defeat, Gerd couldn't argue back to Grey. After all, Grey and Yuna were also out of the norm. Now that they are hailed as heroes of Alfrio was only natural for them to have special es. It was on him for expeg something normal.

  "Hahaha, there's o be too stiff. We're only here as guests just like all of you are. We'll be in your care." ［Marcel］

  "Yep! Yep! Let's just enjoy ourselves." ［Rina］

  Thankfully, the Guildmasters were pretty siderate to the others. It didn't take too long for the people to get along. Everyone chatted joyously and fortably over the snacks Grey and Yuna offered,

  "Big Bro Grey, Big Sis Yuna, we're here!" ［Galvin］

  "Older Brrey, Older Sister Yuna. gratutions on your move." ［Elnart］

  Shock. Everyone was in pure shod disbelief as soon as the two kids arrived. After all, they were the lord's beloved children. Not only that, Ragnar, a knight captain, was with them.

  "We meet again, Yhnesses." ［Ragnar］

  "Well, it's been a long time. How about Cedric, won't he be ing?" ［Grey］

  "Unfortunately, not. There was still a lot of paperwork to be finished. I hope you uand." ［Ragnar］

  "No, it's alright." ［Grey］

  While it was unfortuhere was nothing they could do about it. Just getting back retly to Galderia, a lot of paperwork o be addressed. In his pce, Ragnar was sent to escort the kids and also make sure they are safe.

  "L-Lord Elnart, Lalvin. It's a pleasure to meet the two of you." ［Selia］

  "Um! o meet you too!" ［Galvin］

  "We'll be in your care." ［Elnart］

  Selia bowed her head respectfully to greet Elnart and Galvin, but Galvin, amongst the ones in the receiving end, oended his hand for a handshake, a bright smile about his face, radiating purity and innoce.

  Nervousness. For a hot minute, everyo a little nervous around the young lords. But seeing how i and kind they were, everyone quickly loosened up. Their hearts were quickly captured by their adorablehat they fot why they were even nervous in the first pce.

  "Everyone, have some refreshments." ［Yuna］

  "Waah～! e juice!" ［Galvin］

  "Oh, thanks, Yuna." ［Helen］

  With everyone present, the housewarming party has officially started. The pce quickly turned lively with the people present. Of course, by everyo really meant everyone. Grey and Yuna had released the familiars to py with Galvin and Elnart.

  The atmosphere was warm and merry as everyone chatted with one ahe barriers which are made by their different statuses were o be seen. There were only people having fun with the time they had.

  Of course, Grey also took out the bames he just made the day before. The moment he did, everyone's attention quickly turned his way, or rather, on the bames he just took out.

  It took some time for everyoo uand the basics of everything. Checkers, reversi, and snakes and dders were easy to get used to, but chess was a different monster. It was the one which took the most time to learn.

  "Yay～! I reached the top!" ［Galvin］

  "No fair... Galvin's luck is just too good." ［Elnart］

  "Hahaha, looks like I won again, Marcel. How many times is it now?" ［Gaston］

  "Then how about we py aname. I've already grasped the basics. I'm sure I'll defeat you ime." ［Marcel］

  "Sir Ragnar, you suck at this..." ［Dale］

  "Shut up..." ［Ragnar］

  Everyone quickly partnered up as they pyed the game. Galvin and Elnart pyed snakes and dders, Gaston and Marcel pyed chess, while Dale and Ragnar pyed checkers. All were immersed in their own games.

  As frey and Yuna, they were also pying their own games. Grey pyed reversi with Gerd, while Yuna, well, she...

  "Ugh... That's unfair... How could I have won that?" ［Helen］

  "Hehe, I have taken the first win!" ［Yuna］

  ... she against Helen in chess. Taking advantage of Helen's inexperience, she used the schor's mate Grey had previously used against her. She was being a little mischievous in her own way.

  Seeing how Yuna slyly used such a move against Helen, Grey could only smile wryly at his girlfriend's as. Though she couldn't really bme her. After all, it was her first win in chess.

  Time passed some more and evening arrived. It was time to take out the dishes. As one would expect from Grey and Yuna, they went over the top again and served several different dishes that they we tables to fit.

  "Yummy!" ［Galvin］

  "Oh! This is quite delectable!" ［Marcel］

  "As expected of Grey and Yuna!" ［Helen］

  Bright faces filled the house as everyone had their meals. As the dining room was nowhere near rge enough to aodate 16 people, the living room and garden was also utilized. heless, it didn't cause any problems to anyone.

  "A-Amazing..." ［Rina］

  "That's... quite the appetite, isn't it?" ［Gaston］

  If there was ohing which shocked many people, it was the amount Grey and Yuna ate. Only those who had shared meals with them were ued. It was especially shog for Yuna. People just couldn't see where in her small and delicate body she stored all the food she just ate.

  "How about that, Gaston?" ［Marcel］

  "Haah... I get it already. It's my loss." ［Gaston］

  After the meal, everyone resumed what they were doing. Marcel had gotten a win against Gastnar had improved... a little bit, at least, and Helen had started to push Yuna into a er. There were many iing developments.

  Merry ughter, warm smiles, happy expressions. Grey and Yuna couldn't wish for more. While it was only pnned on a whim to cheer Helen up, they couldn't be any happier that they decided to do so. It was yet another memorable night.

  CHAPTER 123 END