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Chapter 260: I guess we’ll sleep in the same bed.

　The sound of the drums spinning echoes through the salon. It’s not that loud, but it’s still bothersome when everything is quiet around you.

It doesn’t look like it’s going to end anytime soon.”

“It will take about 30 minutes. That’s a lot shorter, isn’t it?”

“Yes, it is. At first it took about two hours to finish. But thanks to Julius-san’s brilliant idea, it was reduced to 30 minutes!”

　Uh huh, still, Rosalia’s “Brother Julius’s bias” is as strong as ever. It’s true that the method that greatly shortened the drying process, which is the most time-consuming part of the process, was my idea.

　It’s not a big deal. I simply combined a dehumidification magic tool with hot air to dry the clothes. I hope they don’t find out that I developed a dehumidifying magical tool while I was at it …….

“You can finish washing your clothes in just 30 minutes? And it even dries!?”

“Yes, that’s right. It only takes 30 minutes to get everything done. And all you have to do is throw it in the washing machine and push a button!”

“Wh-what did you say-!”

　When I said that, my sister-in-law Meeka cried out in surprise and opened her mouth wide. That’s something a lady shouldn’t do. At least cover your mouth with a fan.

　While I was thinking about what to do, my sister-in-law Daniella scolded her, saying “tsk!” As expected of an older sister. Brother Alex couldn’t help but smile wryly.

　While they were talking, the cleaned handkerchief came out of the washing machine. It was completely dry. It went without saying that Brother Cain, Sister-in-law Meeka, and the servants were overjoyed.

“You can wash as much laundry as you can fit in this washing machine at once, right?　And that too in 30 minutes.”

“That’s right. Isn’t it amazing?　Brother Cain.”

“Amazing, that’s incredible, Rosalia! Rosalia is a genius magic tool maker!”

　Brother Cain was overjoyed and was holding Rosalia up in the air. It seems that he was in trouble at the school. He was probably training hard in swordsmanship at the school, and he must have been throwing out a lot of dirty clothes. And his friends, too. The indoor training area must have smelled fragrant, like a kendo hall. …I won’t think about it any more.

“Do you think this magical tool will be of any use to you guys?”

　Brother Alex turned around and spoke to the servants who were waiting by the wall. The servants looked up and nodded happily.

“Of course, sir. This is a wonderful magical tool.  Even though we can now freely use hot water these days, it’s still a lot of work.”

“Do you have any requests?”

“Well, it would be nice to have something large enough to wash a lot of sheets at once.”

　The servant said this hesitantly. In response, Brother Alex turned towards me.

“How about it? Do you think it’s possible?”

“Of course it is possible. This was  developed for home use. We’ll also prepare a larger washing machine for use in a large mansion. Rosalia, you can do it, right?”

“Of course I can!”

　Okay, okay, now I can throw it all at Rosalia. I’ll make “liquid detergent” as a magic potion while I’m at it. It’s a consumable item, so I can make some money from it.

　After the washing machine demonstration, it was time for dinner. Of course, Sister-in-law Daniela was overjoyed. She had been in a good mood ever since she came to the Margrave Heine household. It seems that having dinner with her family has always been a dream of hers.

“I’m looking forward to sleeping with you, brother Julius!”

“Kyu!”

“Julius?”

“Wait a minute, Brother Alex. There is a deeper reason behind this!”

　Rosalia, who was excited after the washing machine demonstration, said something I didn’t really want other people to hear. I had hoped that she would forget about it, but it seems that she did not. What a shame.

“Well?　Let me hear the reason why.”

“Um… actually, didn’t you hear that Father and Mother were attending the evening party today.”

　So I explained the situation to my brother. As a result, he said blankly, “It’s you who is to blame then Julius, right?” I was told that I had to be careful. That’s right.

　But since I’ve already made the promise, there’s nothing I can do. Hopefully someone will stop her.

“Brother Alex, can’t you do something about it?”

“…… Brother Julius doesn’t want to sleep with me?”

“It’s not that I don’t want to or anything. Nevertheless, I just thought that it might not be good in the eyes of society…”

“Well, it’s natural for family members to sleep together.”

　Sister-in-law Daniela has joined the fray. She has serious eyes. But that of course is a story, right?　It’s not the story of an ordinary family in the Kingdom of Spencer, is it?　Someone stop my sister-in-law. And teach her some common sense.

“It’s true that it’s normal for ordinary people to sleep in the same futon as their families.”

　Brother Alex, his eyebrows arching, confirmed this with the servants, who nodded and said, “That’s right.”

　Oh, really? Maybe I’m the one lacking common sense. Since when have I been deluding myself into thinking I was the one with common sense? This is a different world. Is It okay then?

“So there’s no problem then… right?”

“Hmm, maybe that’s true for commoners, but for nobles, it might be a little problematic. But we are family after all.”

　It seems that brother Alex is also troubled. Even if we are family, is it okay for a child to sleep with a man before getting married? Maybe he is worried that our parents will say something about it later.

　Now that father is not here, he is in charge of the house. In other words, if anything goes wrong, it is his responsibility. I am glad I am the youngest brother.

“Why is there a problem?　 Father and mother sleep in the same bed. So do brother Alex and sister-in-law Daniela.　So do brother Cain and sister-in-law Meeka. So why am I the only one who can’t?”

　Rosalia complained about the injustice. …Huh~? My brothers aren’t denying it~? And neither are my sisters-in-law. I can’t believe something like this is happening without my knowledge.

　While I was shocked and confused, my brother Alex gave his permission for Rosalia and I to sleep together.

　He also repeatedly told Rosalia never to say what she had said earlier in public.

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