After that, while reading books in the study with Felica, she rested her head on my shoulder and fell asleep.
As expected, I gently stroked Felica's head and smiled.
When Felica says "Unun," she doesn't look that tired, but she is actually at her limit.
I thought she had actually held on quite well until now, and kissed Felica's forehead.
The maid who came to refill the tea seemed to have expected this as well; she smiled calmly upon seeing Felica sleeping against my shoulder with soft breathing.
Wanting to let Felica rest like this, I told the maid I was leaving and was surprised as I tried to exit the mansion.
At the entrance door, the maids lined up on both sides bowed to me and thanked me.
They regretted what happened with the Dwarf Chamber of Commerce incident.
They were supposed to protect her, yet they had let Felica face danger.
The head maid-like woman bowed deeply, saying they had underestimated the situation because Felica herself is strong.
