Starting with the defeated female knight

As for now.

Seeing that her sister seemed to be in a daze, Grace chuckled and stood up from her chair, pushing Sheila onto the table and gently stroking her soft little belly.

"Grace, you..."

Just as Sheila came to her senses and was about to get up, she saw Grace blink and exert a little force, making it difficult for her to exert any strength.

"elder sister."

She lowered her head and whispered, a slight smile playing on her lips, as she gently drew circles on her lower abdomen with her fingers.

"These past few days you've been running around doing everything, it seems like you haven't had much time to interact with adults, have you?"

As she spoke, Grace skillfully pinched the tentacle in her hand.

After activation, it lowered its head and whispered to the tentacle in its hand.

"My lord, my sister hasn't seen you for several days and she was just telling me she misses you."

As she spoke, under the bewilderment of the tentacles and the gaze of Sheila's flushed face, Grace placed the tentacles on Sheila's lower abdomen and then blinked.

"I won't bother you two anymore."

"Have fun, Tentacle Master, and my dear sister."

After saying that, she left the room with light steps.

He also locked the door behind him.

After leaving the room, Grace's expression immediately turned cold.

He walked through the various buildings of the Valencia family, inspecting the progress and gathering information.

Although she is young, especially because of previous malnutrition, her development is somewhat delayed, making her look even younger.

But those members of the Valencia family who passed by, regardless of age, rank, or even their educated children.

After meeting those cold, scarlet eyes, it's hard not to lower your head, a chill running down your spine.

As it turns out, Grace was a genius.

Not only in terms of faith, but also in terms of family management, if he hadn't been a "trash" and had received a proper education, he might be just as capable as Elise now.

But there are no "what ifs" in life.

Even if you give her another chance.

If she had to choose between being born with superior blood and encountering a tentacle master, she would choose the latter without hesitation.

Of course, it would be even better if the latter could occur while having the former.

Because in this way, she can help Master Tentacle more.

After making a round of inspections and finishing up the work,

She returned to her room.

The little house where she once met the Tentacle Man was also the place where she and her sister lived.

Although with her current power, she could easily move into the best house in the Valencia family.

If she didn't mind the trouble, she could easily transform this house into the new center of the Valencia family.

But she did nothing.

Even the various furniture and furnishings here have been kept exactly as they were.

She took a step forward, walked to the chair that the Tentacle Master had specially made for her, sat down, and closed her eyes.

A gentle breeze stirred, and a familiar feeling washed over me.

At this moment, she felt as if she had returned to the time when she first met the Tentacle Lord.

Even the squirming sensation in my arms was so...

"......grown ups?"

She opened her eyes and looked down at the tentacles in her arms.

But this time, no blood and tears were shed.

Only the tentacle in his arms continued to wriggle as always.

Then, he raised his head.

Did you know something?

"...What's wrong, sir?"

The tentacles that are idling are simply not moving.

[I can still hear the sounds around me and get feedback from them.]

silence.

Then, there was a slightly guilty expression and averted gaze.

"Um, sir, please let me explain..."

No explanation needed, I know.

Tentacles wrapped around the girl's body, and her flowing eyes silently watched her.

You definitely did the right thing in this matter.

Only a family that functions properly can continuously provide me with more benefits.

[To be honest, the fact that you've managed to maintain your current performance despite the doubts from those kids, and even perform so well, is a bit beyond my expectations.]

As he spoke, the tentacle sighed.

And honestly, before this, even if you killed me, I would never have imagined it.

After this matter unfolded, the biggest challenge wasn't anything else, but how to persuade those children to stop thinking about how to sell their entire family to me...

Are all the other children the same?

To put it bluntly, it's about 90%.

"...That is indeed a headache."

As she spoke, Grace reached out her small hand and gently stroked the tentacles on her body.

"My lord, my sister actually..."

【I know】

The tentacle nodded.

[And actually, you don't need to say it, your sister is smarter and more capable than you think.]

She's just genuinely worried about you.

"...Worried about me?"

[Ugh, I'm worried that I'll dislike you because of your haggling with Dawn City.]

As he spoke, the tentacle brushed against her cheek.

[Actually, you're a little scared yourself, aren't you?]

silence.

The tentacle didn't ask any further questions, but simply tightened its grip slightly, like an embrace, pulling her entire body into its arms. After holding her tightly, it patted her head.

I don't dislike it.

And, I like you a lot too.

First it stiffened, then it trembled.

Finally, there was a slightly damp, aggrieved expression.

"My lord, I..."

Don't speak yet.

A tentacle pressed against her mouth.

Because I still have something to say to you.

Another moment of stiffness followed.

Then he lowered his head.

Although she didn't know what she had done wrong, she was willing to obediently admit her mistakes to whatever the Tentacle Master said.

only......

You're always thinking about your sister.

The tentacles slowly wriggled, teasing her itchy skin a couple of times.

I'm not saying it's wrong for you to care about your sister.

But you seem to only care about her and me.

And what about yourself?

Press the tip of the antenna against her chin, lift her head, and make eye contact.

[It's been days already? All you've been thinking about is how to do things for me and how to make money for me.]

[You're only thinking that your sister hasn't contacted me for a few days and might miss me, but what about you?]

silence.

"My lord, I just..."

After hesitating for a long time, Grace finally lowered her head.

Grace rarely thinks about herself.

Although he is indeed capable and has done a lot for Green, he even has a very cheerful and optimistic personality.

But deep down, she did indeed harbor considerable feelings of inferiority and unworthiness.

After all, she had always been the burden in the past.

If it weren't for her sister's desperate care for her, even using the money she earned from fighting to the death in the trials to buy her food, she would have died countless days and nights ago.

Later, when they encountered the Tentacle Master, it was always brought back by their older sister.

As for the Tentacle Lord's blessing, that was something she wouldn't even dare to dream of.

Even now, even though he has become the de facto head of the Valencia family.

She didn't think she deserved much credit for it; instead, she believed it was all thanks to her sister and the Tentacle Lord.

My older sister is outstanding and strong.

Lord Tentacle is merciful beyond words.

But the result was that she became the manager of the Valencia family, and even had to bargain with the Tentacle Lord.

She was indeed very uneasy.

but......

Grace, you are truly wonderful, a very, very, very good child.

I like you very, very, very much too.

The tentacles writhed gently, soothing her body.

Don't always think about others; you should also pay attention to yourself.

Is working continuously tiring? Are you not good at dealing with people? Have you ever suffered any grievances?

I told you to always carry that tentacle with you, not to spy on you, but because I was worried about you.