I was shocked by Nastasia’s stunning words.
“Derus Flyers’ stalling.”
Somehow, I ended up explaining it to Yumashiro, who was stuffing her face next to me.
“Ah, the ‘Derus Flyers’ that just came up were a party I used to be in before I was exiled. It seems they’ve continued to operate under that name even without me.”
“Oh, really? Hmm. If there’s anything I can do, just tell me.”
…Oh well, I’ll just leave this one alone.
(No, Yumashiro isn’t to blame!!)
Setting aside the fact that I said something awful to myself and then scolded myself internally.
“…Wait? Huh? Nina, could it be…” “What’s wrong, Deles? You suddenly turned pale as if all the blood drained from your face.”
“Does ‘stalling’ mean you’ve already met Ric, Older Sister, and the others?!”
Have the blood rains already fallen while I wasn’t looking?!
“No, they seem to still be in transit. There was some commotion with continental travel due to past events.”
“Wh-where did you hear such a thing?”
“…Teleport Scrolls are truly convenient.”
At this rate, they could have visited every major city on the Milishitan Continent, let alone the Movermas Continent.
“Hmm, seconds, please!” “I’ll pour you some black tea too.”
Yumashiro is amazing, given this atmosphere. And Nina, who also diligently performs her maid duties. If I had such a powerful-fighter maid, she’d seem like a spy or an impostor guard.
(I should ask her to play that kind of game sometime.)
More importantly.
“Well, he was a companion of a criminal, so it’s understandable.” “Even though his punishment is over, he hasn’t arrived in the Dwarf Country yet.”
“But on the Movermas Continent…” “No comment.”
…Could they be nearby? Speaking of which, where *is* the Dwarf Country?
“So, the reason for the stalling is…” “To delay the time Deles can meet them as much as possible.”
“The reason for delaying it is…” “Various reasons. In a nutshell, ‘harassment’ is probably good enough?”
I mean, I don’t know what to say even if you ask me that.
“However, they won’t give up and go home, right?” “That’s part of the plan. If Illion sends a letter to Ric saying ‘Deles has returned’, then…” “Ah, so they’d come back to the Milishitan Continent. It wouldn’t be a lie.”
It’s possible they could keep preventing me from meeting them like that.
“Even if they find out where my house is, I have multiple locations: Nina Castle, Clarice Castle, the Great Heavenly Tree, and this villa in Zazam.” “However, if Deles wishes to meet them directly and say ‘Payback/Take That’ directly, I can arrange it immediately.”
…That’s precisely what Nastasia seems eager to do.
“By any chance, what do you think is Nastasia’s most powerful ‘Payback/Take That’ right now?” “Hmm, I suppose it’s to show off the child she conceived with Deles.” “Ahhh… That would indeed be revenge for what happened.”
Speaking of which, I wonder what happened with Ric, Older Sister’s child with False Hero. And with Frau, Older Sister, and the others… There weren’t any in the Avakane family, were there? Well, I didn’t ask.
(If I’m going to get “Payback/Take That,” I feel like it would be better to get it over with quickly.)
But having children with Nina and the others after defeating the Seven Great Demon Lords… I thought that would be too late, but considering the current high pace, it’s perfectly possible.
“Will Mariu cooperate with the stalling in the Dwarf Country?” “Ah, he readily agreed, saying it’s for Deles’s sake, but for that and other negotiations, I ended up selling you out. I’m sorry.”
“You’re not selling or buying anything. I sold myself out in the first place… The condition was only that, right?”
The marriage relationship is valid only while I’m within the Dwarf Country’s territory.
“That’s where it gets complicated… Yumashiro, another dessert.” “Ah, this must be the Komomo I’ve heard about. A fruit said to be as delicious as the Great Heavenly Tree’s Fruit.”
It feels like Nina is running away from Yumashiro.
“My body and soul belong to Nina, so please tell me with peace of mind.” “Ah, this isn’t a definitive promise, but… she’d like you to attend one important annual ceremony.”
“…Isn’t that a plan to capture me?” “It’s possible. That’s why we’ll accompany you then.”
I don’t want to be stolen by Mariu this time. No, I went there myself! Honestly, when I think about it calmly, I’m a terrible man. Yes.
“Well, I trust Nina. If I’m brainwashed or something, please re-brainwash me with Nina.” “Ah, but Mariu has consistently said, ‘I want to join Deles-sama’s party.'”
“That’s right. Something about a special blacksmith, although Aggie is already here.”
I’ll get hurt if I keep using them so conveniently. Or rather, I’m already seeing it.
“And this is something you can probably just ignore, but…” “Yes, what is it?” “Strictly speaking, for the sake of appearances, as a dry relationship, she wants to get pregnant by Deles.”
(So that’s how it is AHHHHHH!!!)
Yeah, if Yumashiro weren’t here, I’d be writhing on the floor!
“Where exactly is the ‘dry’ part about that?” “Don’t worry, I’ll dodge it smoothly.” “Nina, you will?” “Deles, if possible, please do too.”
That would bring on a sense of guilt…
“Well, including things like that, from tomorrow until Anju’s day off, I will disappear.” “You’ll be doing various things behind the scenes, right?” “Of course, but for the period until the next Seven Great Demon Lords Subjugation, I will focus on cultivating Nastasia, not Amari.”
So the Fairy Ring will go to Nastasia.
“Have you given it to her already?” “Of course. In fact, she should be earning EXP right now at the port.”
“I see, then I’ll go later too.” “…Are you really okay with that?” “Huh?”
Nina slowly approaches me.
“…What do you think about a play where a maid seduces her Master, corrupts him, and turns him into a puppet?”
Ahhhh, I was just doing *that* with Yumashiro a moment ago…
(And before that, it was with Clarice in Ric, Older Sister’s room!)
“What do you say, Deles?” “Umm, what do you mean by ‘what I say’…? Please.” “Alright, understood. With that, Yumashiro, go home when things settle down.” “Yes, Nina-sama!”
…This feels like it’s going to start tonight, or rather, as soon as Yumashiro leaves the room.
(I-it’s not that I dislike it!!)
