In Chanmio’s Adventurer Guild-attached coffee shop,
Upon closer inspection, there’s a full gallery behind Karna.
They’re being careful to keep out clients like my husband, Bunbe.
(After all, everyone here except for me is female.)
Furthermore, this is the former harem and the current harem… no, it’s fine.
Well, any man who butts in here and tries to cause trouble isn’t a good person.
For example, if some guy were to walk into this messy situation and say, “Hey you all, what are you arguing about?”…
(Yeah, even an adventurer would be sent flying with the Berserk Sword.)
Somehow, I’m reminded of the refreshing Hero I once met,
I started imagining it, but that person couldn’t possibly be that dense. I forgot their name, though.
“…Deles, say something.”
“Ah, Ric (Older Sister), sorry. I was so stunned by the development, I froze up.”
“In times like these, it’s a duel. The loser obeys the winner. Got it?”
“Yes.”
Ah, I answered immediately.
It’s understandable since I’ve been trained since childhood.
Still, this is all according to plan. In a sense, it’s all going according to strategy.
“Then, let’s get started.”
“Wait, Ric (Older Sister). There are conditions.”
“What is it?”
“Honestly, my fiancées won’t stand for what you and your group have done.
So first, I want you to fight my fiancées. A 1-on-1 is fine.”
Yeah, fighting 8-on-4 would be too pathetic.
“And if we win?”
“If you win even one match, it’ll be me and Ric (Older Sister) and her group, 1-on-4.
But if you can’t win, it’ll be a 1-on-1 between me and Ric (Older Sister).”
“That’s fine with us.”
Ric (Older Sister) adjusts her glasses with a smug expression.
“Nina (Female) and the others, are you alright with this?”
I see them nod and speak up.
“A duel, huh? You’re taking a gamble.”
“We won’t lose.”
“I’ll make you like Princess Yu-Li-ah from ‘Super Dimensional Legend La-‘!”
“We’ll defeat you easily even without succubus.”
“…I will kill you. Mentally kill you.”
“We’ll do our best.”
“Let’s win and sing!”
As usual, I can’t understand what Anju (Female) is saying, but Ric (Older Sister) and her group are glaring at Nina (Female) and her group again.
“We’ve gotten stronger too.”
“Even a cleric can attack.”
“We have to win and hug Deles (Female)!”
“There’s still parfait leftーー!”
Harvey’s the only one being his usual self.
Anyway, it looks like the stage for the “take that” is set.
“Then, where shall we have it?”
“Oops, I’m neutral, so I’ll—”
“Bunbe (Male)!”
“Here in Chanmio, there’s a casino, and in it, there’s an underground arena.
Let’s borrow that and hold the duel. So there’s no running or cheating.”
“Hmm, sounds interesting.”
Nina (Female) seems interested.
I nod in agreement. As for Ric (Older Sister)…
“As long as I can duel Deles (Female), I don’t care about anything else. A fair duel, right?”
“That’s right. A referee will likely come from the casino. However, spectators will also be allowed. Understand?”
“Then it really is a gamble!”
“It’ll be good for clearly settling the score.”
Bunbe (Male) answers my words with a serious face.
Well, that’s fine. The odds for Nina (Female) and her group will probably be 1.0 times.
“I overheard the story.”
Ah, that voice. It’s the Guild Master from earlier.
I vaguely remember seeing him at Great Heavenly Tree Building 1.
Several receptionists are trailing behind him. An energetic group of women.
“I am the Guild Master of Chanmio, Pazipo.
Rather than you guys fighting and causing trouble, a duel is more appreciated. May I decide the date and time and match format?”
In response, Nina (Female) and Ric (Older Sister)…
“I don’t mind at all.”
“…It’s for the sake of getting Deles (Female) back. Fine.”
“Then this matter is concluded. The members of ‘Nina Starlights’ are to come to the Guild Master’s Room.
Oh, and I’ve already paid for two parfaits. You showed me quite an interesting sight!”
…They leave.
Judging from that old man’s demeanor, he might be a former swordsman.
He doesn’t have the raw power of a warrior, but he has a swordsman’s sharpness.
(What if he was a former Hero?)
But he didn’t have the aura of a Hero.
“Now, Deles, let’s go.”
“Ah, yes, Nina (Female). Ric (Older Sister) and the others, see you later.”
“We’ll definitely win it back in the duel!”
“Deles (Male) please wait for me!”
“I’ll hug you!”
“Thanks for the parfait—!”
As we left the coffee shop,
A tall gentleman called out to me!
“Um, excuse me.”
“Who are you?”
“I am this person.”
“A business card… A manager from a singer agency?”
He went to Otuha (Mr./Ms.).
“I heard your singing earlier.”
“Indeed.”
“I would very much like to scout you. Would you like to participate in the upcoming ‘Singer Festival’?”
“Me?”
“Only you can defeat the Seven Great Demon Lords who will be participating as special guests!!”
Looking at the business card Nina (Female) received,
It said, ‘Komuna Production Manager Tin=Tokita’.
The contact information was also included… The affiliated singers were written on the back. ‘Neisaria’ was written largely as the star.
(Ah, as expected, Nina (Female) jumped in!)
“We’ll discuss that with the Guild Master later.”
“Then, after that.”
“Perhaps. Now, let’s go.”
“Yes.”
“Mhm.”
“Understood.”
“…Yes.”
“Yes!”
“Then, excuse us.”
Everyone follows along.
I, being a bit late, also received a business card.
Then Ric (Older Sister) grabbed my arm!
“…I won’t let you.”
Nastasia (Female), you’re quick!!
“What is it? I just want to talk for a bit.”
“Please do that after you win the duel. Then, goodbye.”
…That was close.
If I had been dragged away saying, “Let’s go”…
My heart pounds a little. No, I would absolutely never go back to Ric (Older Sister) and her group.
“Deles.”
“Ah, yes, Nina (Female).”
“You were careless.”
“We won’t be like that in the duel.”
“Then it’s fine. This way, we can have the “take that” that Nastasia (Female) spoke of.”
Yes, for everyone in the current harem,
I must deliver a proper “take that.”
For me to look forward and be happy with Nina (Female) and the others…
