Genjitsushugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki

Though the fur tickled Kazuha for a moment when he took her, she soon began breathing softly with a look of total calm on her sleeping face.

Children are always sensitive, because theres still so much they dont know about the world. That sensitivity must have let her pick up on the fact that these arms belonged to one who would protect her unconditionally.

A minute later, Kagetora returned Kazuha to Liscia.

I am grateful that you offered me this valuable experience.

Hee hee. Souma may continue to cause a lot of trouble for you in future, but please dont push yourself too hard, and take care.

Seeing Liscias concern for Kagetora, Souma was just a bit upset. Trouble? Now thats just not fair.

Oh, my! Jealous of Sir Kagetora, are we, son-in-law? Elisha teased.

Souma shrugged in resignation. I wont deny it, Mother.

Even as Liscia said, Yeesh, she was smiling.

Feeling his lips turn upward beneath the mask thanks to the warmth around him, Kagetora said, Pardon me, and then vanished into the darkness of night from the terrace.

In the evening of the next day

Kagetora was now in the previous king Alberts former domain, secreted away in the mountains.