Wearing yukatas, we enjoyed the open-air bath together as a family.

Grandfather had one knee hooked over the rim of the jar bath, snoring loudly in a posture that looked as though he had gotten himself stuck there.

Father was dozing in the reclining bath, my younger brother and sister were running around excitedly.

Grandmother and Mother soaked just enough, then took a break in the pavilion.

Since we were at it, we also had the servants join us.

As expected, Li’s soap and Shampoo and Conditioner were extremely well received.

After fully enjoying the open-air bath, the Lis spent their time relaxing in the log house.

Food made using recipes created by Li was also served.

My younger sister in particular completely lost control of her excitement when she saw the Chocolate Fondue.

“Foooooo! Fuuooooo!”

She looked as though she might transform into something not quite wholesome at any moment.

Holding forks in both hands and striking a pose as if raising them toward the heavens, my sister was adorable.

Once the meal was over and everyone had settled down, my younger brother and sister were already nodding off, their heads bobbing up and down like they were rowing a boat.

We asked the servants to carry the two of them back to their room.

“Still, at this point, we should probably inform His Majesty.”

Once only the adults remained, Grandfather spoke up first, holding a drink he had brought from the main residence, Li included.

“That’s true. After experiencing something like this, you can’t exactly stop it from reaching a noble daughter’s mouth.”

Grandmother replied and called for the steward.

“Adros, it’s late, but please send a messenger to the royal castle. Tell them I’d like to meet my nephew… His Majesty Ester, as soon as tomorrow.”

“Understood. Shall I submit the request under Lady Harriet’s name?”

“Make it a joint request with mine. And bring Li along as well.”

At Grandfather’s words, Adros bowed and withdrew.

Leaving it to him meant there would be no mistakes.

That alone showed how deeply he was trusted by the members of the Ducal House.

“Li-chan.”

Called out like that, Li turned toward Mother.

“I want this sofa. It’s really comfortable to sit on.”

“Veronica…”

Father must have been trying to be considerate.

Just as he was about to caution Mother, Li stopped him.

“That’s quite alright. Not only Mother, but Father as well, please say so if there’s anything you would like. Grandfather and Grandmother too.”

“Is that really okay?”

At Father’s question, Li nodded once.

Then she showed a graceful smile.

“Everything here was made by me using Alchemical Synthesis. I have spares as well.”

Saying that, Li opened the Magic Jewel Dimensional Vault.

Tables, chairs, sofas and more were taken out one after another into the empty spaces.

“I’ve prepared beds as well. If there’s anything you like, please let me know.”

Mother and Grandmother were already moving.

They began selecting their favorite furnishings.

Father and Grandfather, though hesitant, must have wanted Li’s furnishings as well.

One voice after another spoke up, saying this one would be nice.

Watching that scene, Li felt, just a little, that she had been able to repay her kindness.