“You came, did you expect to beat me so easily… Gyaaaaaaa!!!”
We quickly defeated Jewelry Pixie, the boss in the Demon Lord’s Room at Great Tree Building No. 2’s private dungeon.
(Phew, a party specializing in speed is strong after all.)
It’s more difficult getting here than fighting the boss.
“Wow, Nastasia has gotten so strong!”
“Eldoria, you’re also more than enough… Eldoria?”
“As expected, it was the ‘Fairy Ring’,” “Yes, let’s consider it the first one for now.”
The next day, not only Nastasia, Nataira, and Otuha, with whom I spent the night, but also Eldoria from a sub-organization and external helpers were called. As for the members…
“Lately, my speed has also been polished.”
“Camilla, is it true that you’ve been close with Eldoria recently?!”
“This is the first I’ve heard of it.” “It’s true we work together often, but I’m devoted to Lord Derus.”
However, recently she hasn’t shown any lewd temptations when we meet.
Or rather, it’s simply that we haven’t met much. Still, I did bring her home once. She was supposed to be a guard, but… Eighth Wife? No, no, no, not even if I had to pull out all the hair on her backside.
(What kind of analogy is that even for myself?)
Well, even if I space out and watch them, they won’t show me anything, but I’m not expecting anything anyway.
“What’s wrong?”
“No, because you’re a wind-attribute Swordsman, you might be able to fight Nastasia to a reasonable degree in a duel.”
“Can I really do that?!” “Actually, I was wondering if you would come watch sometime…”
So, we talked about the duel while collecting items in the Demon Lord’s Room.
“Then, it’s finally Riko’s turn, that sounds interesting.”
“Yes, but only 50 people can be invited, so not all of the sub-organization… I’m sorry, Risal, Orca.”
“No, we will…” “Still train as second-string, no, third-string.”
The two, the slave maid and the hero, are steadily getting stronger.
Soon they will be stronger than anyone from the Hero dojo they were originally from.
(You’d think the members are these eight people, right? Actually…)
“I, or rather, we won’t be able to go watch,” “But we’ll be cheering from here!”
Those were Morita (Mikitsuba) and Morita (Anyuri), all in green.
We were able to register as separate parties, making us a ten-person party with me as the leader.
“Alright, let’s head back and do a second round… Oh, Nataira!”
“Ah, yes. This that I received this morning, I just couldn’t help but be happy about it.”
She was looking at the engagement ring I re-presented her, which she was wearing on her left ring finger.
“Well, as long as it doesn’t affect combat, that is… Even Otuha!”
“…I’m so happy, I want to sing again.” “I heard it this morning.”
Both of them cried with joy.
“And that “Fairy Ring” you just obtained…”
“Um, should I say it? For the wedding ring on our wedding ceremony.”
After the engagement ring, it’s the wedding ring.
That’s why I’m collecting them, yes.
“That’s luxurious.”
“It’s what befits us, the ‘Nina Starlights’.”
So, to be honest, I would have been disappointed if we got a rare magic stone instead of a ring. That would truly be extravagant.
“You need eight in total?”
“Um, I haven’t decided on the Eighth Wife yet, but including that, it’s about ten.”
“That would be for Lord Derus, and then…” “I have to give one to Mariu too.”
For her, I can’t deny it anymore.
(I’m going to have them processed so they don’t just become plain ‘Fairy Rings’.)
What kind of effects will be added?
If I tell her Mariu will get one too, she’ll likely be expecting something.
“Ah, this is a secret from Nina and the others, but their observation skills are incredible, so they’ll probably find out.
Well, it doesn’t matter if they find out, but please don’t tell them yourself.” “Understood.”
“So, is it okay to use a Teleport Scroll to go back?”
“If you’ve subjugated it, there’s a dedicated magic elevator for returning from here.”
“Eh, Morita (Mikitsuba)-san, can I use it?!” “Yes, it’s special!”
If we can be this close with the dungeon,
Wouldn’t it be better to just say “Give me ten Fairy Rings”…?
No, there’s valuable EXP to gain. Right now, I’m training Nataira in preparation for the duel.
(I’m wearing the Fairy Ring on my right hand!)
A hidden magic elevator appeared on the wall of the boss room.
It seems to be one-way. The Demon Lord, Jewelry Pixie, won’t revive unless we go back first.
(Conversely, that means items will also revive.)
I entered the elevator, which only had an upward button.
It’s crowded with ten people. Nastasia is pressing against me.
And that’s when I realized. Is she protecting me from Camilla?
(That’s why she’s been so quiet…)
And so, we arrived at the adventurer counter on the 4th floor.
“If you don’t need a toilet or a break, we’ll go straight into the second round.”
And so, we continued digging for rings until night.
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“Derus, you’re back.”
“Ah, yes, Nina. I was training Nataira in Building No. 2.”
It was time for a late dinner.
After bidding farewell to Morita, we all headed to Building No. 1.
There, Nina, who had been separated from us today, was relaxing.
“I went to Chanmio again.”
“How was it? The second day of the preliminaries, Lyra was doing her best.”
She had returned, reuniting with her sisters.
And the “remains of the failed assassination maid” were also there.
“Did it not go well?” “More importantly, what didn’t go well was…”
“Eh, who did what?” “Kaumi made the venue go cold with her vulgar songs.”
“…That’s a disappointing but natural outcome.” “She fled back to Mermaid Village.”
I’m glad I didn’t have to see that venue.
“So, tomorrow is the Loser’s Revival Match?”
“MAINA wants to participate, regardless of the results, if allowed.”
“Isn’t that just because she wants to dance?” “And it costs 50 gold coins, so what do you think?”
Well, the venue probably won’t go cold, so it’s fine.
“I don’t think there’s a problem.”
“Understood. And for Niizuma, Anju will be participating.”
“With that?” “This time it’s a different song, and she was making a fuss as a spectator today.”
But it’ll probably be the same old thing, given her singing ability.
“Please lend her a Succubus.”
“That’s kind of you.” “It’s just pathetic.”
…I’m planning to dig for rings again tomorrow, but
Well, if the schedules align, I might go see it.
(After all, I have to support them, they’re my companions.)
