Vol. 3 - Chapter 177 - Lana's homecoming and the usurpation of Sachineko-sama

"Hey everyone! Your beloved princess is back!"

"Oh~ welcome Lana"

"Ah, welcome back Lana-sama"

It was Sunday, the morning of the day after we ate curry with everyone.

Lana, who has returned to her home for a short while is now back and as usual, she ushered inside without knocking on the guild door and cheerfully greeted everyone.

However, her cheerful expression gradually turns sullen.

"Hey, what's with your dispassionate greeting as if someone have forced you to say that. It's the return of Princess! Even though other side so enthusiastically welcomed me"

"Well, of course they will do"

The other side is the royal palace after all. So it's a matter of course, given it's their esteemed Princess who's visiting her home.

But this is our guild in the academy, even if it's the return of Princess, I...... Huh, maybe I have go arrange a welcoming reception for her? I don't know what to do. Well I guess it should be fine to not do anything special, she has already received a lavish reception from the other side. Just some simple words should be enough.

"Anyway, thank you for your hard work. We were just having break time. What would you like Lana? If you ask me, Celestine's black coffee is amazing"

"I will take it!"

Saying that, Lana turned to the home shrine, seized the Sachineko-sama in her devilish hands and took the seat she usually sat on.

Sachineko-sama!?

Celestine passed beside me as if he didn't notice my shock and put down the tea cup filled with black tea in front of Lana.

"Here's your black tea, Your Highness Lana. Do notice it's hot so please be careful"

"Don't worry"

"No-No, wait a minute Lana. Quickly return the Sachineko-sama in your hands to its original place!"

"Hmm, that would be tough"

Who even said it's easy?

Lana tightly hugged the Sachineko-sama placed from her lap in her arms as if to say she absolutely will not let go.

"That's foul play Lana. I don't even have enough fill with Sachineko-sama. I will allow if it's only for a short while"

Seems like Lana is lacking Sachineko-sama-tamin due to sudden return. Wait, doesn't our guild have too many people who have the deficiency of stuffed toy-tamin? Even Hannah sitting next to me has a stuffed toy placed on her lap.

Ahem, returning to the topic. Lana doesn't seem very enthusiastic about the marriage proposal for now. Well of course. Game also offers an ending where Brave and the Princess connect in a marriage.

Game ending is going to be ruined if Lana decides to marry! I mean, it's not like I want to marry Lan..... Or not, it doesn't sound bad to aim for this actually.

It may actually be a good chance to ponder which ending to aim for. This is the reality, no one knows what future holds for them except the future itself. Who knows if today's preparation actually comes handy in future.

"? What happens, being so quiet?"

"It's nothing. Anyway, today's schedule have a bit of change"

I paused for a while to consider Lana's querry and shook my head.

That's right. What I need to focus first on is the present. Just as I was having a mood change, the knocking sounds echoed and the door was opened.

"My, welcome back Your Highness Lana."

"I'm back Sierra"

"Ah, Your Highness Lana! You looks as pretty as ever"

The newcomers were Sierra and Lulu.

Lulu Immediately ran towards Lana to greet her with her signature style trotting run when she saw Lana gracefully drinking black tea with Sachineko-sama in her embrace from the shadow of Sierra.

I lost my word as soon as Lulu entered my vision. What's this cute creature!?

I immediately turned to look at Sierra but she averted her eyes. Seems like she's unable to offer any explanation.

Then I once again looked at Lulu. Her dress was a complete opposite of what she was wearing yesterday in her dungeon expedition.

She just looks so cute in her current get-up. She was wearing a white and gold themed armor.

When I said armour, it wasn't like a platemail design but a slim, not rugged, or rather fluffy looking type made of many parts similar to Sierra. And she has white mitten-like gloves on her hands which makes her adorableness stand out even more.

The weapon is a one handed sword matching her body size. This is a complete beginner set named <Sweet Lolita> belonging to <viscount>, <Princess> series.

It was already cute enough on the screen but it's cuteness is out of the chart in reality!

It's said that they are agile and unparalleled in this get up. That's why <Dungeon activity>'s Lolita is amazing.

"Good morning, Zephyr onii-sama!"

"Good morning! Let's do our best today too!"

I greeted Lulu's salute with a similar salute pose.