Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

How should I put it... This experience...

It's really a bit embarrassing.

Even a father might laugh at himself, right?

However, when Yars looked up at his father's face, he found that the latter's expression was somewhat strange.

"Um……"

Rudeus rubbed his chin.

He pondered for a long time, but still couldn't come up with anything to say.

In the end, he just patted Yars on the shoulder.

"...Anyway, good luck."

"Yes."

Ars nodded, not understanding.

at this time.

He suddenly noticed a resentful gaze coming from outside the door.

Side Story: The Tale of Ars (28)

Peeping eyes came from outside the door.

That gaze seemed to be filled with resentment and dissatisfaction.

This is no illusion.

Ars hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking, "Lullia?"

"..."

Familiar reddish-brown hair peeked out from outside the door, and a melancholy and petite figure gradually emerged from behind it—it was Lyria.

Although it had only been a few days since they last met, Lulia's gaze towards Ars was filled with resentment.

"really……"

"As expected, my brother was out there messing around with a woman he didn't know..."

Luria bit her lower lip lightly, her bright eyes sparkling with a fluorescent light.

"..."

Jars looked to Rudius for help.

The latter quietly turned away, ignoring the plea for help.

Yassyo.

I told you before, if you don't handle your relationships with men well, you'll suffer the consequences one day.

So keep going!

……

……

When I saw Yars the next day.

Liz was startled by the thick dark circles under Jars' eyes.

"Are you... are you alright?" Liz asked cautiously.

"It's okay... I'm just a little tired..."

Ars swayed unsteadily, looking as if all his energy had vanished.

Lulia was restless all night and couldn't sleep at all.

Liz had been invited to stay overnight yesterday, but she felt too embarrassed and went home instead.

Yars didn't think much of it at the time.

No sooner had Liz left than Luria started throwing a tantrum, even more so than when she was in Sharia, and no amount of coaxing could calm her down.

Even asking my father for help was of no use.

Finally, it was only when Lulia got tired and fell asleep that the ordeal ended.

Children have limited energy, and after making a fuss for so long, they should go to sleep.

Ars breathed a sigh of relief.

However, upon checking the time, it became clear that it was already dawn...

……

"Since things have come to this, there's no need to force yourself to come to the dojo today. Can you even practice your swordsmanship properly in your current state?" Liz said reproachfully.

She didn't even notice that her tone had become somewhat soft.

Like a wife playfully teasing her husband.

“I just wanted to come and see you,” Jars said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Liz lowered her head shyly, a blush quickly spreading across her cheeks.

This scene seemed unbelievable to those who knew her well.

How long ago did Liz start to show such girlish behavior?

"Anyway, I'm relieved to see that you're in good spirits today."

Ars shrugged and said, "As you said, I'm not in the right condition to continue practicing swordsmanship today, so... I won't be coming."

"...Wait a moment."

Liz left Ars behind and turned to walk deeper into the dojo.

After a while.

Liz, dressed in casual clothes, appeared before Ars.

“What is this…” Jars was stunned.

"Let's go."

Liz stepped forward, smiling as she took his hand.

Let's treat today as a holiday.

……

……

The events of yesterday have been clarified after Rudius intervened.

Boris bribed Mr. Warif, the teacher in charge of the team, and obtained extra badges from him, successfully leading the hired senior swordsmen into the forest.

Upon learning the final outcome, Warif was filled with shame and resigned from the dojo.

They have already left the capital and their destination is unknown.

However, Yars had a gut feeling.

perhaps……

His family wouldn't forgive him so easily, especially his mother.

They traveled together, leaving the royal city.

A clear river appeared before them.

She had no particular purpose in coming here; she was just strolling around and happened to be passing by. But after seeing the gently flowing, shimmering river, Liz couldn't help but have an idea.

Wouldn't it feel nice to soak your feet in the river?

Before Liz could speak, Ars had already read her mind.

He casually took off his boots, rolled up his trousers, and jumped into the river.

"Wow--"

The sound of water brought Liz back to her senses.

"The water down there is so cold!" Jars exclaimed.

"is it?"

Liz pursed her lips and took off her boots as well.

Blushing, she slowly removed the white socks that bound her calves, revealing her delicate, jade-like toes.

Then, carefully, stepping into the water little by little.

"Crash-"

The gentle flow of water washing over her toes almost made Liz moan softly.

This feels so good.

Soon, Liz stepped completely into the river.

The river wasn't deep; it only reached up to my calves.

Letting the river water wash over their toes, the two sat side by side on the bank, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

“I’m sorry about what happened yesterday,” Jars suddenly said.

"Eh?"

Liz paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Why is Jars apologizing to me?"

"Because... I failed to protect you."

Ars's voice was slightly somber: "I clearly had the ability to do my best, but things didn't go as planned. It was indeed my fault..."

"No, no, no, how could that be."