“Deles members, we’ve arrived!”
“No, ‘members’ is incorrect!”
At the Great Tree, Verbin (Female) had said to me,
“Well then, have a safe journey, Ange, and you too, Great God Deles!”
And the result of my saying, “Please, no ‘Great God’ for me,” was this.
“But you’re not the leader or the sub-leader,” Verbin (Female) argued.
“Then at least call us ‘Deles Porter’ or something,” Nina Starlights suggested.
“How about ‘Deles Sexy Hunter’?” Ange asked.
I don’t hunt that much, and in fact, I’m more the one being hunted, I thought as Nina Starlights emerged from the entrance of the Adventurer Guild in the Imperial Capital Movermas.
“Just in time, we’ve been waiting for you,” Nina Starlights said.
“Ah, yes, everyone is here, right?”
Clarice, Helen, and Nastasia (Female) followed behind, and even further back… were small boys dressed like adventurers?!
“Master Nina! Please accept us!”
“Become our teacher, Teacher Nina!”
“Um, I, I would be willing to…”
Ah, yes, yes, yes. This is what happens when we come to the Imperial Capital, I thought. Ange and Nastasia (Female) must be having trouble sleeping too.
(If I stay here, a lot of burly female adventurers will come again.)
“Alright everyone, let’s retreat for now!”
” ” ” ” ” “Yeeeeeeessssssss!!!!” ” ” ” ” ”
Oh, Strena appeared from the back!
“Therefore, for Nina Starlights, we have specially set up a dedicated reception desk this time.”
“I see, where is it?” “It’s here, please, please.”
Strena personally guided us. Though looking closely, guards were surrounding us at a distance. They were probably pretending not to be noticed, but it was obvious when such a large group moved together.
(It’s reacting to enemy detection too, though they’re not enemies.)
Leaving the Adventurer Guild, we were led to…
“Hmm, it’s the castle, as expected.”
“This way, there won’t be any disturbances.”
No, no, if anything, the Empire is the one causing disturbances, isn’t it?
“Ugh, so annoying,” Ange grumbled.
“Ange, I understand how you feel.”
We smoothly entered the castle. As if arrangements had already been made, we were quickly led deeper and deeper…
(This is the adventurer reception, right? But this route…!!)
As expected, we were led to the audience chamber where the Empress sits.
“Everything is prepared, so please, head to the counter.”
Upon entering, a table was placed in the center of the room with an Appraisal Crystal. There were also books related to the Adventurer Guild and an Item Bag. But more importantly, beyond that, the Empress was sitting on the throne… Wait?!
(She’s huge! Even bigger than when I last saw her!!!)
“Everyone, please proceed to the reception without minding me.”
Yes, she’s clearly… A few days ago, she was even slimmer. What happened in such a short time? Have the events for the citizens of the Empire already concluded?
“Now, about your Adventurer Card.”
“Yes, Golden Hero, that is correct.”
Empress Zukki (Female) watched with a smile. I wanted to ask about Alice from that fortress city or the nation that profited greatly from customs, but now is not the time before the decisive battle with the Seven Great Demon Lords. Yes, it’s best to remain quiet.
“…Yes, Nina Starlights, here and now, we will announce the rewards for your successful subjugation from Her Majesty Zukki.”
“We are grateful for your past achievements, and thank you for the delicious monster meat too.”
(So that’s it… this extreme weight gain.)
Indeed, we’ve defeated large enemies in various places like Zazam. Did the meat from those materials get offered to the Empress, leading to this physique? It’s not our fault, though. Besides, she’s cute and plump like this.
(Not my type, though!)
“So, what will we receive?”
“Yes, Nina, in the name of the Queen of this Mu Mu Empire, we hereby appoint the aforementioned Deles as a ‘Court Count’.”
“And what are the benefits?” “We shall permit up to eight main wives and concubines.”
A permit for a harem has arrived!!!
“Court Count? That means you’ll live in the Imperial Capital, living by the Empress’s side?”
“Not at all, you can be called a Court Count even in the provinces.”
“So, at least live in the Empire?” “We won’t force you, but nominally.”
Well, that’s acceptable then. This country, the largest on the Movermas Continent, recognizes us. It seems they’ve finally prepared a proper and the greatest reward.
“…You’re truly not going to bind me?”
“If we try to bind you, you’ll run away.”
“That’s what she said, Deles.” “Ah, yes, it’s not a bad thing.”
If I can receive it, I’ll take it. But there’s no need to rush my answer.
“Then, Her Majesty Zukki, we will consider it favorably.”
“Is it acceptable that we will discuss everything after the subjugation is completed?”
“Yes, we have various things to discuss, so we’ll talk then too.”
…What could we possibly have to discuss?
Oh well. All that’s left is to defeat the Seven Great Demon Lords.
“Strena, is the reception finished now?”
“Yes! Everything is completed. Have a safe journey.”
“Then, Ange!” “Yeeessss! Here I coooooome!”
(Huh???)
And then, instantaneous movement.
“Ah, it’s dark again. Is this already the entrance to the Dungeon?”
“If it’s an entrance, it’s an entrance. Deles, do you know what this is?”
“Huh?! The wall… no, this is a door…?!”
Nina’s Light Magic illuminated the area.
“That’s right. This is the room before the Seven Great Demon Lords.”
“Whaaaaaattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
When did we get this far?!?!
