-Tsubaki Collbrande.
Haimo was somewhat surprised to see Hephaestus finally emerge from her private smithing workshop.
However.
When Hephaestus looked up and saw him, a trace of helplessness flashed through her single red eye.
"Haimo."
"I haven't even had time to shut my eyes these past few days. I've spent all of it in the workshop studying the Holy Script and forging structure of that weapon you forged."
"After slogging away for days, I still haven't figured out a thing. I'd just come out to rest and have a cup of coffee."
"And then I heard about everything that's happened over the past few days."
"Have you ever stopped to think just how much trouble that spear you took that day has caused me?"
After saying that, Hephaestus couldn't help raising a hand to rub between her brows.
"Lady Hephaestus, you can't blame Lord Haimo for all of that."
"After all, you were the one who said Lord Haimo could pick anything he wanted from the warehouse."
Behind her, Tsubaki scratched her head as she offered that helpless reply.
"Tsubaki."
Hearing that, Hephaestus couldn't help glancing back at Tsubaki.
"Tsubaki, I'm only grumbling to Haimo a little. Why are even you taking his side?"
"Hehe."
Tsubaki continued scratching her head sheepishly.
"Besides, you don't understand how serious this is."
"In the eyes of those people who love jumping at shadows, I'm probably already a dangerous element who's joined forces with this fellow."
Hephaestus spoke helplessly.
"My, my, isn't that a good thing~?"
Hearing that.
Loki immediately sidled over.
She stretched out her skinny arms, draping one over Haimo's shoulders and hooking the other around Hephaestus's neck with practiced ease.
"..."
At that, both Haimo and Hephaestus swatted Loki's arms away with some distaste.
Loki didn't mind. She stretched out