"Ugh..."

I open my eyes.

So, I fainted.

"Big brother, you're finally awake."

As I open my eyes, I see my sister Nene.

Wait, why is my sister at my house?

"If I hadn't healed you with healing magic, you would have died at worst."

"So, Nene healed me. Thanks."

I look at my body.

There's nothing wrong with it.

"Lord Norman, I'm so glad you're okay!"

I feel a sensation of being hugged.

When I look up, I see Crocelle's profile.

Oh, I worried Crocelle.

I think about that as I feel Crocelle's body temperature.

Wait, the fact that I can touch her means she's materialized.

Eh? Why is she materializing on her own?

By the way, materialized Crocelle doesn't have wings or a halo.

"Why is Crocelle here?"

"Why, of course because Crocelle called for help. It's a good thing I happened to be at my brother's house, but..."

Nene says this in a dumbfounded tone.

So, Crocelle materialized to call for help, and then my sister, Nene, happened to be at my house.

Come to think of it, Nene is coming to my house again today. She must really hate staying at her own home.

"By the way, Nene, do you know Crocelle?"

"Oh, right. Actually, yesterday, while you were out, I met Crocelle."

Yesterday, meaning when I was a woman because of the summoning ritual.

It's true that she called herself Crocelle, but although her appearance was similar, she was slightly different from the Crocelle in front of me. However, if she claimed to be the same person, it's the kind of difference that would be considered a makeover.

"Lord Norman, I was so worried, so worried that you hadn't woken up..."

Crocelle whispers this in a tearful voice.

She must have been very worried.

"I'm sorry...for making you worry."

I say that and stroke Crocelle's head.

Then, Crocelle laughs happily, "Fuhehe."

"Ugh, if you're going to get all lovey-dovey, do it when I'm not here."

"Lovey-dovey?! We're not..."

We're not lovers, but if I actually deny it, it will make the story even more strange, so should I just keep quiet?

"You seem to be all better now, so I'm going out. The rest is up to you two, take your time."

Nene says this with a knowing look and leaves the room.

But, we're not like that.

Because of something stupid Nene said, Crocelle is blushing and looking down.

Well, Crocelle is cute, and I wouldn't mind having a girlfriend like her, but unfortunately, she's a demon.

It's too far-fetched for a human to be with a demon.

"So, what are you doing?"

I address the other person in the room.

"I am a failed servant of my Master..."

The one saying this is Orobos, sitting huddled in the corner of the room, his knees pulled to his chest.

"I am no longer worthy of being by my Master's side. Please let me leave."

R-Really...?

Orobos, who hates leaving so much, is asking to leave on his own. He seems to be genuinely reflecting.

"By the way, why did you hit me so hard?"

"Humans were far more fragile than I imagined..."

A demon's worldview is terrible.

"Well, I'm not angry, so I won't make you leave."

I mean, I'm fine now.

"Master! Thank you!! I will never forget this kindness!"

It seems Orobos is back to his usual self.

I feel like he switched too quickly, but whatever.

Now, tomorrow is the day of the duel I've been looking forward to, but I realize that I didn't really get to practice properly.