“Is something wrong?”
The Silver Succubus, whom I’ve come to favor as my older sister, stood by me in the living room, where she had been left unattended.
‘I can’t possibly sit on his lap here.’
Nina continued her explanation.
“For example, when we fought the Asrik Twelve Heroes in the Empire, I had them perform.”
“Ah, as heroes.”
“That’s right. I took the twelve heroes as slaves temporarily and sold eight of them. From the money earned, the Silver Succubus’ profits were used to pay off the debt.”
This, in turn, credited Helen with the achievement.
“Furthermore, the collection of Gas Magic Stones – the Shadow Succubus also played a role there.”
“Even with that accounted for, it’s still not enough.”
“Actually, the biggest contribution wasn’t from the Silver Succubus; it was effectively the Elixir.”
Ah, the Goddess Succubus!!
“Indeed, that healing-specialist Succubus is quite expensive.”
“We’ll have to use it more often, in public. Then what will happen?”
“People will ask to buy it, and in this case, the subject of sale and purchase is…!!”
Helen, who had already devoured seven High-class Monaka!
‘If I hadn’t been freed from slavery, I’d have my collar tightened.’
“It is Master Deles who saw such value in me.”
“No, it’s thanks to Master Deles’ rarity as a Succubus Summoner.”
“For me, whose growth and level had stopped, without Master Deles…”
Still, I don’t want a situation where attacking leads to a good outcome!
“I don’t know if the prince of the country called Alice and the Illusionist knew that and targeted us, but I’ll have to ask about that later. In any case, slaves are inevitably viewed as objects of sale and purchase.”
“But then, aren’t free individuals also targeted?”
“At least they stop being ‘things,’ and with Helen’s will, she can act out freely without her master’s permission.”
…Huh? When I was attacked in front of the Cafeteria, did I ask for permission? I seem to have counterattacked quite naturally.
“But doesn’t that carry the risk of Helen running away?”
“I won’t run away!”
“Ah, sorry. Helen, please stay quiet for now.”
“Yes…”
“I’ve considered all those factors, and I will continue to deduct the debt from the companions’ share.”
Presumably, it won’t take much longer.
“I see, I understand most of it.”
“Yes, most of it.”
There must be reasons why she can’t explain all of it. I’ll ask about that tonight in bed. Though she might be asleep from exhaustion.
‘No, Nina wouldn’t get tired from something like that.’
My concern is for Nastasia.
“Um, Nastasia.”
“Yes, Master Deles.”
“I’m asking this in front of everyone on purpose, but why have you started biting your nails out of jealousy?”
“I don’t know. It’s a habit from when I was young, but to have it recur…”
It’s painful to watch.
“I understand your feelings, Nastasia, so please try to endure it.”
“Yes, if it’s Master Deles’ command.”
“Master Deles, that might be a little harsh.”
Clarice looked at Nastasia and me with concern, while munching on a High-class Monaka…
The outer layer of these is surprisingly delicious, even if it sticks to your mouth.
“Um, it’s like a physiological phenomenon.”
“For now, Master Deles, please ensure you love Nastasia regularly as well.”
“That’s a kind of medicine, in a way. I understand. And… Clarice, I will love you properly too.”
Ah, you’re blushing!
At that point, I turned back to Helen.
“Helen, even though I’m this small, will you stay with me from now on?”
“Of course! I’ll never leave you, not for a long, long time, even after the debt is repaid!!”
“I see. Then I’m relieved. Let’s continue to work well together.”
“Yes!”
And further.
“Sil-neechan, let’s continue to work well together too.”
“Fufu, I look forward to it, little brother.”
“Master Deles, shall I bring out the remaining Succubi?”
“No, it’s fine. Speaking of which…”
Where did that perverted Illusionist Sufma disappear to?
“Sufma? He’s in the underground prison.”
“Still now?”
“Yes, the cage there has magic defense…”
“Is that okay? He’s technically employed by the Empire.”
“But he attacked Lady Anju.”
Can that prostration be called an attack? Speaking of attacks, I just realized that when he targeted Anju’s feet when we first met, it was to make her reveal her bare feet.
“Nina, what should we do?”
“We’ll release him tomorrow morning. Then, after we rest a bit, we’ll head to Asrik.”
“That’s right. Let’s aim for the villa we bought there again.”
Asrik still has the ‘Death Dungeon,’ doesn’t it? But I have a bad feeling about tackling that place. The dark aura from the boss floor is intense; I’d rather avoid it if possible.
“Regarding that, it might be faster to go from the Imperial Capital.”
“Ah, you’ll connect it? Fix it? The Teleportation Magic Circle.”
Connecting Nina Castle in Asrik and the Adventurer Guild in the Imperial Capital.
“He also interfered during the Tournament this time.”
“The flashy female swordsman who imitated Nina’s style. That’s too much. That’s just…”
‘If it’s that, the tanned pervert is still… but I wouldn’t lay a hand on her!’
“After the tournament calms down, we’ll go there again. If they do anything strange again, we’ll deal with them seriously then.”
“Ah, I remember now. They tried to forcibly buy or seize Helen and Nastasia under some Empire law, didn’t they?”
Considering that, their actions are the same as the small country of Alice.
“That’s also a reason for their release.”
“Then Nastasia?”
“I’ll take her with me. It’s good that the number of slaves I need to protect has decreased to one.”
I feel like I need to protect her for some reason, even though it’s unfair to Nina.
“Master Deles, please don’t worry.”
“Huh? Helen.”
“As Nastasia’s tutor, I will guard her thoroughly.”
Since when?! Ah, but I remember having a similar conversation in the audience seats or somewhere.
“Is that so, Deles?”
“Yes, Nina. Even after being freed as a slave…”
“I see. Then I’ll leave it to Helen.”
“Yes, I will do it thoroughly.”
Will she use Succubi like she protected the Princess Sisters in the dungeon? How she educates Nastasia will be a spectacle in itself, though a Summoner and a Hero Assassin are quite different as Adventurers.
‘Well, it will unfold as it will.’
“Then let’s all eat dinner and get some rest. That’s all.”
After some casual chat, we dispersed. As I left the living room, Sil-neechan and Helen followed me.
“Um…”
“Shall I lend you the Silver Succubus for tonight?”
“No, no. Tonight, it’s with Nina.”
“Is that so…”
Helen also fought hard, but I’m sorry.
‘If I said that, would Anju-chan be the same too… It’s late. I wonder when she’ll be back?’
