The situation was different from when they had first arrived. For each Time Exploration, Shade had specially prepared a "toy reserve" different from what he normally took when going out, most of it consisting of daily necessities these ladies needed.
Ms. Sandel continued caring for the elderly elf, who was gradually regaining consciousness. Ms. Meister sat nearby, watching Shade and Ms. Knight sort clothes, washing supplies, quilts, bedsheets, and even odds and ends like teacups and tea trays into boxes. She had no intention of helping herself.
While packing up those miscellaneous items, Shade chatted a little with the seemingly quiet female knight. She regarded Shade as a "Special Witch," and therefore spoke to him respectfully.
"What exactly was the Demon your country encountered? I actually have some experience hunting Demons."
"Sorry, we do not know. It was the conclusion given by the Witch Investigator sent by His Majesty the Witch Emperor to investigate the matter. The duchy I belong to is not very large. It has only one city."
"I see. It is truly admirable that you were willing to come to such a dangerous place. Why did your country not consider other methods? Compared to sending ordinary people into a place like this, relocating the entire country and selling off your possessions would have been much easier, wouldn't it?"
Shade asked again. Ms. Knight pursed her lips and carried the box of fresh apples onto the bench.
"This is Your Majesty Queen's order. I have offered my loyalty to my Queen. I will fulfill her commands, not question them."
Everyone had their own outlook on life. Besides, this remarkable female knight had already come this far. Perhaps she truly could succeed, so Shade did not press the matter. Instead, he said to himself:
"Actually, I have a Knight