She hurriedly straightened the scattered documents on her desk, her cheeks faintly flushed.
"L-Lord Haimo?!"
"Y-you... what brings you here?"
"Sorry, I was too focused and didn't notice you..."
"It's fine."
Haimo waved a hand to tell Eina not to be nervous, his gaze sweeping over the densely filled forms and reports on her desk.
Most were reports concerning Adventurers' requests to change Familias and unusual conditions in the Dungeon.
"I see you're so busy you can barely lift your head, Miss Eina."
"How is it? Are you holding up?"
"If you're really too tired, I can have a word with Chairman Royman and ask him to give you a few days off."
Hearing Haimo's slightly teasing yet caring words.
Eina's taut nerves relaxed a little. Her cheeks reddened, and she carefully tucked a few loose strands of hair behind her ear, a somewhat helpless smile appearing on her face.
"It's all right, Lord Haimo."
"This is all work I volunteered to take on."
"And..."
Eina glanced at her busy colleagues around her.
"Everyone is working overtime. I'd feel bad slacking off on my own."
"But hearing you say that... makes me very happy."
Eina's voice grew a little quieter, the blush on her face deepening.
To receive such concern from a god, and one who made all the gods in Orario pale at that.
For Eina, an ordinary Guild employee, it truly left her somewhat overwhelmed by the attention.
"Being conscientious is a good thing."
"But don't wear yourself out."
Haimo nodded, giving Eina his approval.
Then.
He stepped aside, clearing the space behind him.
"Also."
"I came to see you today mainly for two things, Miss Eina."
"First, these little ones of mine need to exchange today's spoils."
As Haimo finished speaking.
Sasamori Aya stepped forward and set