The forest on the outskirts of Snowfield City was purchased by the Einzbern Family.
On a summer evening, as the sunset fell, pale golden light spilled over the beautiful flower capital entwined with greenery.
Planted with all kinds of flowers and countless tall trees, this transformed private space illustrated the most beautiful artistic conception of nature.
"Master, look at these flowers~"
The flowers within the sea of blossoms danced along with the beautiful princess. The stunning scene composed against the golden backdrop was more intoxicating than any painting.
Running freely through this sea of flowers, Irisviel excitedly waved to Ryuya while trying to follow a butterfly.
"I see them. These flowers are blooming very well."
Sitting on the chair prepared by the maids, drinking black tea, Ryuya was always accompanied by at least three homunculus maids for service whenever he went out with Irisviel.
He wasn't particularly accustomed to having people follow him. Back in Camelot and Uruk, as the King, he had attendants, but after returning to the real world, he didn't, and he even cooked for Yukino.
But he himself didn't mind, and he also didn't care about these things.
"Ryuya-sama, do you truly not need us?"
Whenever Ryuya suggested the maids didn't need to follow, these homunculi would look sad, as if Ryuya had abandoned them, making Ryuya feel a bit guilty.
Sighing, after that, Ryuya became indifferent to the maids' behavior, letting them do as they pleased.
"Master, how about this?"
Having woven a floral wreath, her silver-white long hair casually falling over her shoulders, Irisviel, wearing a plain white dress, ran back.
Kneeling in front of Ryuya, she placed her head on the man's lap. She was now wearing a small floral wreath on her head.
"Very beautiful, Iri."
Gently stroking Irisviel's long hair, Ryuya felt the texture was like the finest silk.
"Hehehe..."
The innocent, lovely smile, set against her elegant noble aura, was like a princess causing trouble. Watching Irisviel's silly grin, Ryuya felt his mood improve greatly.
Different from Artoria, Merlin, Morgan, Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and the others, Irisviel, who had only been born for a month, was truly like a child.
She greedily craved Ryuya's love, while simultaneously healing Ryuya with her innocent, pure, and adorable demeanor.
Feeling an unprecedented sense of relaxation with Irisviel, Ryuya remembered this feeling was something only the young Artoria and Enkidu, fresh from the forest, had brought him.
But Artoria and Enkidu lost this feeling after growing up. Instead, it was the young Chiyo from the Bakumatsu Era and now Irisviel who were similar.
'Chiyo, how... are you now?'
He wondered how the child he adopted and the youkai from the Bakumatsu Era were doing. Recalling the secret Chiyo wanted to tell him, Ryuya had wondered more than once, what did that child want to say?
"Is Master thinking about something?"
Experiencing the warmth of Ryuya's hand, the feeling of being spoiled was like a drug to which Irisviel was addicted.
Sensing Ryuya's emotional fluctuation, the innocent princess asked with concern.
"It's nothing, just remembering some things from the past."
Shaking his head, Ryuya smiled and picked Irisviel up.
"Iri, didn't you say you wanted to see the city? How about I take you out tomorrow?"
"Really?"
Hearing that Ryuya would actually take her to the city, Irisviel was overjoyed.
After all, since her birth, all she had seen were the homunculus maids in the castle and the laboratory staff.
Her understanding of the world was still confined to this small area, though she had also learned quite a bit about city development through online studies.
Having asked Ryuya more than once to take her out, hearing the man actually agree to go out tomorrow, the happy princess threw herself onto Ryuya.
"Master is the best!"
Night, in Irisviel's room.
"Master is taking me to the city tomorrow, heehee..."
Because Ryuya promised to take Irisviel out tomorrow, the princess was so happy she couldn't sleep at all.
Lying in bed, tossing and turning, the excited Irisviel suddenly remembered the fleeting expression on Ryuya's face during the evening.
'Did Master have something on his mind? Was he feeling sad?'
Thinking about Ryuya's expression, Irisviel felt worried.
Not knowing what she should do to make Ryuya happy, feeling like she faced a major life crisis, the princess got up, turned on the light, and decided to seek help from the internet.
'Ask, how to make Master happy?'
'Methods to make Master happy.'
'Master is in a bad mood, what should I do?'
Inputting various search terms consecutively, the answers in the search bar left Irisviel stunned.
"This... this... what kind of clothes are these?"
"Props? What are props? What are these used for?"
"Night Assault? Bunny Girl? What does this mean?"
As a homunculus, Irisviel's time since birth was short, and she didn't understand expressions of emotion.
It was as if a new world had opened up. Soaring freely across the internet, she had never imagined there were so many options and answers in this world. It was a bit... too intense.
However...
"Master..."
Her face turned so red it almost made her entire body pink. Hiding under the covers, Irisviel recalled Ryuya's face.
Feeling her body grow warm, thinking of something unknown, she suddenly buried her head in the quilt.
'No, this won't do, Irisviel, calm down!'
'What are you afraid of, Irisviel? Ryuya is your Master. Serving your Master is what you should do, isn't it?'
As if two Irisviels were perched on the Einzbern princess's head, one representing a demon, the other an angel, constantly telling her something.
Her mind was in turmoil, influenced by them. After a long while, Irisviel finally made a decision.
"Who cares if I die! Master is so good to me… comforting him a little is normal too."
Decided, she acted immediately. Opening her eyes wide, she opened her door. Her room and Ryuya's were separated by just one wall.
Looking at the closed door, Irisviel resolved to carry out a very bold action.
That was...
Night Assault!