“Hmm, I see, so that’s the practical exam.”
“Yes, many children with developmental disabilities only think of themselves. Therefore, the practical exercise of ‘building blocks together’ requires them to work collaboratively…”
I thought we were going to talk about Clarice Castle, but Nina and Clarice inexplicably started talking about Anju. Well, it’s an important topic in its own way.
(Compared to when we first met, she can now even act as an MC for the Angel Race.)
Oh, Nastasia is approaching, raising her hand silently.
“Ah, Nastasia, please keep the volume down so as not to disturb Nina and the others’ conversation.”
“Yes, Derus, Master. I’ve had a question for a while now: can’t Anju Master’s intellectual disability be cured by high-level healing magic or, for that matter, Elixirs?”
“Ah, I didn’t think of that. Besides, I don’t think that’s possible, or rather, it’s a different kind of issue.”
If it were possible, Clarice would have probably tried it already.
“But can’t you heal missing parts like Aggie can?”
“Well, it seems treating mental disorders isn’t like that. Especially with Anju, a significant portion is congenital… Ah, Clarice.”
She had joined our conversation before I knew it.
“Clarice, please go ahead.”
“Yes, in Anju’s case, it’s as if her original body shape is already like that. Healing missing body parts is about restoring them to their original form, so even congenital deficiencies could likely be healed by Elixir, perhaps even by Goddess Succubus. But with Anju…”
“Rather than damage to the brain, it’s more like a form, a personality.” “That’s about right.”
It’s also in her personality to say such nonsensical things out of the blue. Ah, she seems to be able to receive that kind of magic without incantations, but the fact that she blurts it out can be seen as part of her personality, though she attributes it to her disability.
(If I start explaining this in detail, it’s a very sensitive issue, so I should stop.)
Who am I even saying this to? Oh well.
“So, Clarice Master, it’s not a matter of being curable or not?”
“No, it’s a matter of the method of cure being different. In fact, right now, at a school for those with such conditions…”
“Yes, as an adventurer, being strong is all that matters. If she’s already that strong, there’s no need to attend school. In novels, people might drop out or stop attending in such a way… but for Anju, she still has another month. She needs to learn important things as a human. Even if it hinders her adventurer activities, she absolutely must go.”
“Understood. Masters, thank you for answering my questions.”
“Yes, and Nina, we need to talk about this castle.”
“Ah, I’ve had the Adventurer Guild manage the Teleportation Magic Circle here while we were away.”
But on the side, I had them clean our private rooms on the third and fourth floors as well. That’s causing all sorts of minor concerns and peculiar worries.
(It’s a common trope for rich people, like their villa being taken over by the caretaker.)
“Once the dungeon in Shucco is settled, shall we place a male Slave Hero here?”
“Hmm, if we do that, we might need to reassemble that slave’s original party.”
“That’s a good idea. We could have him make and bring a Shadow Sword, and provide him with Gas Magic Stones regularly.”
That would require leveling him up.
“Or should we buy additional slave maids?”
“Hmm, I hope they don’t slack off like Deru Deru Ecstasy.”
That one might just be too focused on the princess.
“What about the slave trader who bought Aggie? Are there any other useful ones?”
I look at Helen.
“I’m not sure, I only took a brief look. If it’s maids, peeking into the demi-human brothels in the underground area might be an option.”
“Buying them out, I see. Who should I entrust this selection to?”
And I’m being watched by everyone!!!
“No, if I pick, I’ll probably choose based on how erotic they look.”
“No, they’re demi-humans.” “That’s what they say, Sil-neechan.” “Well…”
They’re not just demi-humans, they’re monsters!!
(And she’s still displaying them?)
“In that case, I will.”
“Alright Clarice, and Helen too, please handle it.”
“Also, for transportation, it’s Anju, right? Speaking of which, I just had an idea.”
Alright, now’s the time to bring up something I thought of before.
“What is it, Derus?”
“I might have mentioned it briefly before, or maybe not? I was wondering if we could increase our companions who can use teleportation magic, besides Anju.”
“Scouting for Illusionists? Indeed, if we train a young one…” “No, from the existing members.”
I look at Helen.
“Are you referring to my Succubus?”
“Yes, by leveling up dark-attribute Succubi, or by evolving gas-attribute Succubi it might be possible.”
“Certainly, if we have more individuals who can use teleportation, even if they are Succubi…”
Relying solely on Anju isn’t good, and we might need to split into two groups or transfer sub-organizations separately. Since they can use teleportation, it would be useful to have more.
“Speaking of which, Master, I feel like I heard about that possibility regarding Succubi at the Adventurer Guild before. Weren’t you there too?” “Was I?” “It might just be my imagination, though.”
Come to think of it, Nina has been handling the Adventurer Guild’s affairs lately, and I’m often absent.
“Derus, well, once we defeat the Demon Lord, Succubi will likely evolve or Level Up again.”
“Ah, yes. Actually, didn’t Eldorado Succubus defeat the Demon Lord?”
“Yes, thanks to that, I can pierce and break even very tough things. However…” “However?!” “Only konnyaku was impenetrable.”
Why food items!!
“…Derus, and also.”
“Yes, Nina.”
“The Otherworlder summoned by Anju is too unusual.”
Yes, because they are Otherworlders.
“Their Level was high and their strength was amazing, wasn’t it?”
“Perhaps they can use teleportation magic?”
“But Iwamoto-san is an Assassin, right? Is it someone else?!”
There were about three others I could have chosen.
“They also possess knowledge that we don’t have.”
“Then, shall we try summoning them?”
“When Anju returns. We want to ask about the Otherworld as well.”
Yes, tonight even, I’ll ask Iwamoto-san thoroughly about Iwamoto-san, and also about the Otherworld!!
