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  A certain figure could be seen rexing down the couch, drinking coffee whilst reading the neer. The figure, adorned with bck hair and eyes the color of gold, was as calm as one be, his eyes speeding through the pages.

  New products and trends, trade, new ws, and things of suature. All kinds of news could be read in the papers. There was little to none in ways of eai, but he still tinued reading the same, once again taking a sip of his coffee.

  Cck Cck Cck

  A couple moments ter, the sound of footsteps echoed across the house, filling the silent air with noise, adding life to the atmosphere. Another man, hair the color of ash and eyes of deep violet, came dowairs, still a little groggy.

  "Yo, Grey! M!" ［Kris］

  "Yeah, m... How was yht?" ［Grey］

  "It was great. The bed was soft and warm and there the room smelled oo. Did you put air freshehere?" ［Kris］

  "Hmm... Not really, it's probably from the garden outside... Well, as long as you're happy, then that's good to know." ［Grey］

  Said Grey as he headed towards the kit, getting a mug of his own and brewing his own coffee. After his cup, he grabbed another cup, filled it with some cocoa powder, hot water, and fresh milk, creating ilk for Yuna to enjoy ter. Putting a bit of sugar just to be sure.

  After the celebratioerday, Grey and Yuna offered the married couple a pce to stay siheir inn was still under renovation. They refused at first, but after musistence from the former two, they finally gave up and accepted their offer, to Grey and Yuna's delight.

  And sihey were oopic, it was also settled that Kris and Aria would be buying a property and furniture for the day. Now that they're married, it was time for them to quit the inns and finally settle down.

  "ht... I'm just asking out of but... Mister Kris, you didn't dirty the bs, didn't you?" ［Grey］

  "Hm? What do youー Oi, you bastard! What do you think of us?! We won't do such things in someone else's house!" ［Kris］

  An enraged outburst came out of Kris' mouth as he answered Grey's question. After all, no matter how passionate he was with Aria, it was still too shameful to do such acts in other people's residence. Especially when they are just staying over.

  "I was just asking... I would have burnt the bedding and bs if it was the case. But thankfully, it seems like there's o." ［Grey］

  "You bastard... Then couldn't I ask you the same? Must have been frustrating trying to hold back with other people around, wasn't it?" ［Kris］

  "Hey, we still have nity! What kind of psychopaths would do it whes are present?!" ［Grey］

  "Ha! You could have just set a sound-proof barrier for all I know!" ［Kris］

  It was still early in the m and the two were already bickering, a plete trast of their behaviors the day before. Thankfully, there wasn't another person around to hear their words. After all, the topic was quite... vulgar...

  The argument only heated up with time and the two crossed lines which shouldn't have been crossed. Their words became more and more unsored the further they delved into their argument. They were two engaged with their pointless quarrel that they didn't notice what was around them.

  "Must be nice being newlyweds, isn'tー O! Ow!" ［Grey］

  "You cheap bastard! Is that all you ー O! Ow!" ［Kris］

  Sharp, stinging pains ran through their ears as two certain figures appeared behind them. They were her than Aria and Yuna, ping the two's ears red, all the while wearing smiles which arely smiles. They were terrifying.

  The dies' faces were red from a mix of both anger and embarrassment as they gred at the two men before them. Never in their wildest imagination would they have thought they would wake up to such a pointless and vulgar versation. Kris and Grey are getting a long scolding.

  Kneeling on the ground, their ears still red, the two received a lengthy lecture from the dies once again. They could only bme their own stupidity for their blunder. It was a lesso, one filled with love. Yes, love...

  ...

  Clop Clop Clop

  In the middle of the open streets, four beautiful figures walked down with grace, showg their geousness and grandiose. They all possessed elega many could possess. They were truly peerless.

  Amongst those two figures, two of them were wearing faces of surprise and awe as they turheir heads left and right, looking at the crowd with curiosity. It has been several minutes sihey walked out the streets and they still couldn't believe how different the crowd's treatment was.

  "This is pretty , isn't it? This magic that is..." ［Kris］

  Before heading outside and heading towards the Merts' Guild, Grey once again casted illusion magiself and Yuna. Of course, since Kris and Aria were also with them, he did them a favor and casted the same spell on them.

  Kris' hair turned from bck to red, Aria from bloo green, Yuna from silver to amber, and Grey wearing a deep blue color. What was ged was only the hair color yet the effect was already exceptional. Evehey are walking out in the open, there wasn't much of a otiohem.

  "Should I ge your eye colors too?" ［Grey］

  "Nah, this much is enough. Still... you sure are talented, aren't you, Grey? You even know illusion magiight just be the genius of the tury." ［Kris］

  "Haha, you're praisioo much." ［Grey］

  There was no fttery in Kris' words. He really meant it when he plimented Grey as he looked at his both fear and admiration. Fear what will bee of Grey iure, but also looking forward to what heights he will reach. He was excited.

  Even amongst the people Kris khere were only a handful whiew illusion magid sihey were fog on a special magic, they aren't even a little bit strong. But Grey was different. His admiration for the young man has gone up again.

  "Miss Aria, what color should the curtains be? Velvet or navy blue? Or do you just want a white color?" ［Yuna］

  "Hmm... I think sky blue would be nice... But well, it would depend on what kind of materials the house is made of, doesn't it?" ［Aria］

  "Ah, that's right. Sorry, I got too excited." ［Yuna］

  "Fufufu. It's alright. I know you're doing it for our sake. Then how about..." ［Aria］

  Meanwhile, the dies were talking about what kind of decoratioo be pced inside and around the house. They have yet to buy a property but they were already pnning how to design it and make it look beautiful.

  Of course, the men didn't just talk about nonsense. Seeing the girls talk about cloths, curtains, and the like, they started talking about the heavy duty aspects of a home, he furniture and appliances, sulting the girls from time to time.

  In such a mahe group of four tinued walking towards the Merts' Guild, and after a few mihey finally arrived. Evehey've seen it before, it was still daunting and humbling when looked at up close.

  As frey, memories of the troublesome trad dots signing came to his mind. While it artly his fault, he didn't want to experience such things once again. He was just there to help out Kris and Aria. Nothing more, nothing less.

  "'t you lower the price even a little bit?"

  "10%! No, even 8% is fine!"

  "er, what do you think of this location?"

  It was still early in the m but the guild was already busy. There were all sorts of people to be seen from fattened-up wealthy merts to the simple stall owners in the market. It ce full of diversity.

  But merts weren't the ohey were looking frey's head turned around as he sed the reception desks, in search of a certain something. He only stopped when a familiar figure was in sight, a satisfied smile on his face.

  Leading the other three behind him, Grey headed towards a certain desk where a certaiy woman was taking her post. It was her than Mi whom Grey and Yuna had bee acquaintances with.

  "Good m, Miss Mi." ［Grey］

  "Y-Yes...? Good m?" ［Mi］

  "Umm... Could we get a private room, please? We'd like to buy a property." ［Grey］

  At first Mi was fused about who the young man was, calling out to her with such familiarity. It only took a sed for her to realize his identity after he took out his guild card. The hair color was different but it was indeed Grey.

  Mi was surprised, very surprised. She has been looking for times when a silver-haired young man would appear, but never did she think he would have blue hair . Well, such thoughts oed for a fra of a sed. A professional o keep their calm, after all.

  "Uood. Please follow me this way." ［Mi］

  "Thank you." ［Grey］

  Regaining her posure, Mi stood up from her seat and another receptionist on stand by took her post. She then walked in front of the group ahem towards one of the private iation rooms Grey asked for.

  "Grey, you're pretty good at this." ［Kris］

  "I've dealt with them quite a number of times before, after all. It's just a matter of experience. Anyway... I wish you luck, Mister Kris, Miss Aria." ［Grey］

  Kris and Aria's face couldn't be any more puzzled as they tried to analyze what Grey meant by his words. But it won't be long after they figure it out. After all, Grey and Yuna had gohrough the same hell from before.

  Soon after, the five of them finally arrived at the private room. It was the same one which Grey and Yuna had always done business with. It was quite rexing for the both of them to be in a familiar pce.

  "Please wait a moment, I'll be calling the Guildmaster over." ［Mi］

  Mi bowed her head as she left the room, as polite as ever. Meanwhile, Grey undid the illusion magic casted on them four. After all, their identities would still be revealed ohey show their guild cards. Maintaining it was just a waste of mana.

  Creak

  Shortly after, a lean old maered the room along with Mi. It was her than the Guildmaster whom Grey has bee so familiar with. The one who caused his suffering, the demon of dots in Grey's mind.

  "I have expected it, but it really is quite a spectacle seeing the four heroes before me, sitting side by side. It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Lord Kris, Lady Aria. I am Marcel Hurler, Guildmaster of this humble guild." ［Marcel］

  "Yeah, o meet you." ［Kris］

  "It's our pleasure." ［Aria］

  After Kris and Aria, the Guildmaster also greeted Grey and Yuna warmly before sitting down on the opposite couch. Mi was beside her, carrying various portfolios which seemed to be full of dots of properties which are still avaible.

  "Since you're buying a property today, I assume it would be for Lord Kris and Lady Aria, am I correct?" ［Marcel］

  "Yeah. We'd like to buy a house ale down. It'd be nice if we could buy a good property today." ［Kris］

  "I see... That makes things easier." ［Marcel］

  Marcel quickly discarded the lower-priced houses after hearing Kris' words. Since a "good" property would not be a cheap o was a good opportunity for the guild to make a profit while also building es with Kris and Aria.

  After a little bit of time, there were only a couple of folders left atop the table. The others were pced aside, only to be touched if Kris and Aria wished to. Now, it was time to choose their dream houseー or so how it should have been.

  "Here are the houses above the huhousand range. So... Lord Kris, Lady Aria, what kind of property would you like to purchase?" ［Marcel］

  "Kuku... Kuhaha... Hahahaha! Is there even a o question that?!" ［Kris］

  But out of nowhere, Kris suddenly started ughing like a maniac. It was a ugh which Grey, Yuna, and of course, his lovely wife, Aria, could only feel a bad premonition from. It was the ugh of someone who was going to do something stupid.

  "We'll take the most expensive one!" ［Kris］

  And something stupid it was. He didn't even look at the dots a si. Kris suddenly announced such a thing, shog everyone greatly. Well, rather than shock, a certain blonde elf's aarted to rise.

  "Umm... Mister Krisー" ［Grey］

  "Do you have any rge houses, maybe a mansion?! I won't accept anything with less than three floors!" ［Kris］

  "Umm... Misー" ［Grey］

  "A rge garden with a lot of flowers and a luxurious fountain would also be nice! A plentiful greenhouse would also do!" ［Kris］

  "Uー" ［Grey］

  "No, actually, include oh a training ground and a rge bath! You know, the oh fountains and stuff, I want that!" ［Kris］

  Seeing Aria's scary expression, Grey tried to warm Kris again and again, but it was to no avail. Kris just ignored everyone around him and just tinued spouting a number of grand demands. He was already a lost cause.

  As for the lovely wife, well... She was still smiling. But it was a smile whie could feel extreme terror from. Seeing that smile, Grey and Yuna could only pray for Kris' wellbeing, hoping he wet murdered by his own wife.

  "Ah! I think a sauna woulー" ［Kris］

  "Kris, Dear, we talk for a minute, please?" ［Aria］

  A cold chill ran down Kris' spines as soon as he heard Aria's words. It was then that he knew he f*cked up. He tried to ask Grey and Yuna for help using eye signals, but the two only responded with a smile, wishing him good luck.

  For the sed time of the day, Kris was made to kneel on the ground and receive Aria's loviure. It was like watg a mother scold her misbehaving child. A se which others couldn't help but feel sorry for. Well, it was his own fault. He just o bear with the sequences.

  "Sorry that you have to withis, Guildmaster, Miss Mi. Mister Kris is just... Well, he's an idiot sometimes. I hope you get used to this." ［Grey］

  "Ah, yes..." ［Marcel］

  her Grey nor Yuna could really tell what is going on inside Kris' mind. There are times where he's an amazing genius, deserving of much praise. But there are also times where he's just a pin and simple idiot, just like what's currently happening.

  The scolding took about half an hour, and in the meahe other four chatted amongst themselves over tea. They also discussed the ercialization of games Grey made. Thankfully, the iations will be settled at a ter date.

  "Sorry for the wait. we start with the purchasing now?" ［Aria］

  "Of course. We'd be happy to!" ［Marcel］

  The purchasing of properties tinued and with Aria on the lead now, they were able to process things smoothly. Of course, Kris' opinion was also sidered. He has straightened up siderably after a long scolding.

  In the end, they settled with a property located at the lower border of the eastern, just a couple hundred meters away from Grey and Yuna's house, located in a more densely poputed area than the former two's house.

  As for its price, it was just a tad bit rey and Yuna's house. The house was about the same size, but the area was more spacious, having a rge garden with a sizable aiful fountain in the front. Kris and Aria were very pleased after seeing the property in person.

  Of course, the Guildmaster also added a dist to the pri order to build a e with the two. It resent they weled with open arms. After all, there was no harm in accepting it. It was just a gesture of good will.

  "Hahaha, it's a pleasure doing business with you, Lord Kris, Lady Aria. I hope you enjoy your new home." ［Marcel］

  "Don't worry. We'll enjoy it to the fullest." ［Kris］

  "Yes. Thank you very much for the help, Guildmaster." ［Aria］

  "Hahaha, there's no need. After all, I'm just a mert doing business. You e anytime if you need anything. I'll be gd to help." ［Marcel］

  With their business at the Merts' Guild, their order of business is to buy the things needed for the house. Sihey've seen the house, they could make a detailed pn on how to furnish it.

  It was all thanks to Grey and Yuna's reendation from their previous shopping spree that they were able to easily pick out the items that they wanted and not waste any time. They were able to buy everything for things in the living room up until the bedrooms. It roductive m.

  "Alright, you guys ready?" ［Kris］

  "Un! Ready when you are!" ［Yuna］

  "Hahaha, that's the spirit! The's get this house decorated!" ［Kris］

  Their spirits burning abze, the group of four headed ihe house and started the furnishing. Kris and Aria were assigned inside whilst Grey and Yuna helped out outdoors, dividing the work to themselves evenly.

  Grasses were trimmed, flowers were pnted, and windows were ed. As the work outside progressed, the interior was also starting to fill up with furniture. First, it was the entrand , the living room, soon after, it would be another room.

  With their strength, moving furniture was an easy task, even the rge living room only needed less than an hour to fully decorate. After the living room, the kit was up where a number of cooking appliances were put down. Time after time, more and more things came to be.

  Buying a house, buying furniture, appliances, and decorations, and then finally furnishing the house with those things, a process which could have taken about a week or so was pleted in just a single day with the help of Grey and Yuna.

  "Haah... That was quite tiring, wasn't it, Miss Aria?" ［Yuna］

  "Fufufu, it was, but thanks to you and Grey, everythi smoothly and quickly. Thank you very much." ［Aria］

  "Hehe, it's nothing!" ［Yuna］

  A pinkish-red tint could be seen on Yuna's face as she respoo Aria. She was a little embarrassed, but also extremely happy at the same time. But well, Grey's pats and pliments were still the best.

  "Miss Aria, I'm going to head to the kit a a gss of water. Do you wao get you some too?" ［Yuna］

  "No, I'm fine. I just want to rest a little." ［Aria］

  "Well, if you say so..." ［Yuna］

  Leaving Aria on the couch, Yuna headed towards the kit. Seeing her skip her steps so eically, a dreamy se pyed inside Aria's mind. It was a se which she wished her future to be like. She was daydreaming.

  The more she thought about it, the brighter her expressions became to the point she couldn't hide her smile anymore. There was a strong surge of warmth, happiness, aement swirling in her heart as she stared into nothingness.

  "A... Ria... Aria... Hello～! Merusia to Aria, you there～!" ［Kris］

  "Ah, Kris?! How long have you been there?!" ［Aria］

  "Hm? Did you just notice? I've been here for quite some time already." ［Kris］

  "Really...? Sorry...." ［Aria］

  Aria was so caught up in her daydream that she didn't even realize Kris was already there. Not that Kris mi. He simply sat down beside her whilst patting her head gently. The same gentleness and warmth Grey gives to Yuna.

  "So, what was my adorable wife thinking that you didn't notice me approag? Is there something wrong?" ［Kris］

  "No, there's nothing wrong... I was just imagining what our house would look like iure. I imagined kids running here and there, jumping on the couches, pying with their toys, and calling out to us saying 'Mama' and 'Papa'. Just imagining it makes me... feel... hap... py..." ［Aria］

  Aria's voice quieted down, her face flushed, and her heart rag wildly like that of a galloping stallion. She just realized what she just said and was now embarrassed. Kris was also in the same state as her, just slightly less red.

  "Wow... Miss Aria, that's... Just wow..." ［Grey］

  "Miss Aria, that's a wonderful dream!" ［Yuna］

  "N-No! Please fet what you just heard! It's embarrassing!" ［Aria］

  What made it worse was that she wasn't just aloh Kris. tally, Grey and Yuna arrived at that moment too, hearing ead every single juicy detail. They were amazed, just simply amazed.

  "Aria, umm... How many...? I mean the kids... How many kids were running around the house...?" ［Kris］

  That was the finishing blow. Aria's face had goo the point not even ripe apples nor tomatoes could pare. Her little blunder caused her to feel an embarrassment she never felt before, flustered as one be.

  "Kris! I hate you!" ［Aria］

  "Eh?!" ［Kris］

  Heavy footsteps echoed in the air as Aria quickly marched upstairs, heading towards the master bedroom and log herself there. Of course, she didn't mean her words, she was just too embarrassed to face him at the moment. She was so embarrassed that she buried her fader a pillow.

  Meanwhile, Kris, Grey, and Aria were left behind the leaving room, still puzzled about what just happened. A smile soon formed in Kris' face as he recalled Aria's adorable expressions. How he wished he could have taken the camera out for that moment.

  CHAPTER 162 END