…And the horse didn’t stop, so I found myself being taken away… or not.
Of course not.
“Erase Beam.”
I heard Katori’s voice leisurely, and in an instant, there was a flash, the balance was disrupted, and the horse started sliding.
All four of its legs disappeared. Whoa…
I ended up sliding on the horse’s body, but I didn’t fall off thanks to the armored person who had been carrying me on the horse, which was about to transport me. Thanks!
Well, today’s menu is horse sashimi, it seems.
So…
Currently, in a back alley away from the main road, I am questioning the armored person, who was sitting in seiza, and the horse, which had its legs healed by Kariya. Unfortunately, no horse sashimi today.
“So, you were trying to abduct a young woman on the orders of your employer, is that right?”
“Th-that’s correct. My master ordered me to gather young and beautiful women.”
It seems like the correction from being an isekai person backfired. Hmm…
“However, this woman was released immediately anyway! Please forgive me!”
No, that reasoning is strange. Returning stolen goods doesn’t change the fact that it was theft.
“Why is that?”
“Because this woman has black hair and black eyes.”
Oh?
“My master told me to bring a beautiful woman, but it was specified that a woman with black hair and black eyes is not acceptable. It was fine as long as one of them was different, so since I couldn’t confirm the eye color, I thought, for the time being…”
Well, it’s true that it’s difficult to distinguish eye color when you’re riding a horse at a gallop.
Actually, among the people in this world, I’ve seen a few who have black hair but eyes that aren’t black. If someone has black hair and sapphire-blue eyes, from a distance, it might indeed appear black.
Especially as the evening was approaching, and shadows were forming, making it even harder to distinguish. So, if you can’t confirm that detail, you might as well go with “for the time being.”
However, this armored person’s master seems to be avoiding people from other worlds. Otherworldly people have a beauty correction, so they would likely be particularly beautiful.
So, this leads to the following conclusion:
“…So, your master is from a foreign country, right?”
When President said that, the armored person, who had been silent about their master’s identity until now, was surprised and trembled.
Well, it could be because they don’t like dealing with strong women, but most likely it’s that.
Now, I’m currently having a meal with the armored person.
Why, you ask? It’s part of the bribery. Plus, someone who shares a meal with you is less likely to betray you.
The menu consists of roasted meat, sliced zucchini with bacon and cheese baked in the oven, a vegetable-rich milk soup, and rice.
Aegis has a lot of dairy, so the menu turned out this way.
When the armored person saw the food, they asked, “What is this…?”
The armored person poked at the rice on their plate with a sense of suspicion.
“This is rice. Rice is a staple food where we come from.”
Come to think of it, I’ve never seen rice on the 1st floor. Maybe it’s only available on the 4th floor.
“Hmm… It has quite an unusual texture,” the armored person remarked.
Well, rice does have a chewy and sticky texture. Hmm, maybe it would have been more considerate to serve bread, considering the armored person.
To my relief, the armored person seemed to quite like the rice. That’s good.
So, after a worry-free meal, we served pudding from the stock and brewed some tea for dessert. By then, the armored person had completely blended in.
The power of food, indeed.
“Now then, let’s get to the main topic.”
Alright.
The armored person adjusted their sitting position and seemed a bit hesitant.
“Are you asking me to betray my master by telling you about them?”
The armored person seemed uncomfortable with this question.
“No, in the first place, it’s not certain that we would be enemies with your master. On the contrary, I don’t think we’d be enemies. I just don’t know what your master is up to and what kind of person they are, so I don’t know how to proceed. Ideally, I’d like to make contact and talk directly, is that possible?”
When I laid out my thoughts like that all at once, it seemed to have overwhelmed the armored person.
“Well, my master, you see, you probably won’t be able to meet them.”
“Why is that?”
“My master seems to be avoiding foreigners.”
I understand that, but…
“Is your relationship with your master simply based on being hired for money?”
“Yeah, that’s right… When I first met my master, I was drawn to their charisma, and I was hired as a subordinate… But now, I just see it as a place of employment. I don’t know what I saw in them… Ah.”
Oops, it slipped out, or rather, I heard it clearly. Well, there’s no need to look so awkward.
“If you don’t like it, why not quit your job?”
“Well… I always think that, but when I actually try to quit and meet my master… I lose the will to quit, you know?”
As Hariu tried to encourage the awkward-looking armored person to quit their job, this was the response they received.
“I don’t know how to put it, but I get drawn to them when I meet them, after all.”
…Could some skill be at play here? Is everything okay?
“So, why are you gathering women for them?”
When Hagasaki got straight to the point and asked, the armored person seemed to struggle to answer.
“Well, you see… uh…”
Well, if it’s going to turn into badmouthing the employer, they probably don’t want to say it.
“…They’re gathering beautiful women to serve them. I mean, why would they choose someone with just a pretty face… It really is all about appearances, huh… Sigh… Can I vent for a bit?”
“Sure, go ahead.”
“I’ll make some tea.”
“I’ll bring some snacks.”
In a way, it seemed like there was something on their mind… something they couldn’t distance themselves from. Yeah, well, um, yeah.
So, it turns out that this armored person, now going by Leolick, is collecting beautiful women to live in a mansion, and moreover, the beautiful women are the ones financially supporting him. While there are a few men hired, it’s a small number, and the majority of people living in the mansion are beautiful women.
And so, according to Leolick, this guy can’t do anything. He doesn’t work, he’s not particularly strong, and he wouldn’t be able to survive without being supported by beautiful women.
…Well, it’s a different world, after all.
In this world, there are a lot of beautiful people. Everyone in the town is cute or beautiful. Truly, it’s otherworldly quality.
Moreover, in this world, there seems to be a handsome guy bonus. After all, I apparently fall into the category of “good-looking.”
…So, yeah, I guess achieving a man’s romantic dream isn’t too bad.
Well, being supported by others is… a bit questionable, but if they’re happy, then I guess it’s okay. Yeah.
I don’t think they’re building a harem for the purpose of reproduction. …Probably.
…Be happy!
However, it’s not that simple, so I’m riding with Leolick, ready to convey the information that there might be a chance to return to our original world. Even if we’re in a happy state in this world, it wouldn’t be fair not to share that information.
We can do it, and if we can, we should. I won’t deviate from this policy.
So, since it’s highly likely that I won’t be allowed in if I approach directly, we decided to infiltrate in this way.
For this purpose, I’m currently disguised as Rosemary.
You see, it’s better to make the appeal that I’m not an otherworldly person at first glance.
“But are you sure about this?”
“Yeah. I’ll sneak in successfully, meet your master, and hand over your resignation letter.”
Since this guy would undoubtedly encounter some kind of skill or something if he went to meet directly, I decided to deliver the resignation letter on his behalf.
…My response if a skill affected me would be Hariu and the maid doll network.
If something goes wrong, Hariu will come out from the shadows and either strangle or drop the other guy. If Hariu can’t handle it, he’ll call for help through the maid doll network. Alternatively, I’ll have the maid dolls pour some kind of status abnormality recovery potion that President entrusted to them.
The maid dolls are showing great enthusiasm and are waiting with small bottles entrusted to them by President inside my skirt. Yeah, I’ll count on them if need be.
So, we’ve arrived at the mansion.
…This place is technically the capital city. So, there’s the royal castle, and this mansion is located slightly elevated away from the royal castle… It’s quite imposing and grand, as if it’s challenging the royal castle. If you can see the royal castle well from here, it means the royal castle can see this place too, right? Is this okay?
“Then, once you get inside from here, turn right, go up the stairs, and when you go left, there should be a door. Someone should be inside. Just tell them you were brought here by me, and you should be fine.”
Alright. Turn right and go left. Got it.
“Alright, here I go.”
“Be careful!”
I waved to Leolick and opened the door, which seemed to be the back entrance of the mansion, and entered. Let’s go then.
After opening the door and entering, I immediately turned right as instructed.
…Hmm, the interior is very much like a fantastic mansion. The plush carpet is so soft that my feet sink into it, and candlesticks made of some kind of mineral are installed on the walls to provide lighting.
However, with such a plush carpet, it’s difficult to hear footsteps even if there’s an intruder. Is this mansion really safe?
After a while, I encountered a staircase and climbed it, then proceeded to the left.
…Oh, I see a door.
I gently opened the door and peeked inside, but no one was there.
…Huh? That’s strange, wasn’t someone supposed to be here?
“Hey, what are you doing there!”
And it seems I was found, as someone called out from behind.
…Oh, here they are.
A black-haired, black-eyed young man stood there, surrounded by beautiful young women.
…And the horse didn’t stop, so I found myself being taken away… or not.
Of course not.
“Erase Beam.”
I heard Katori’s voice leisurely, and in an instant, there was a flash, the balance was disrupted, and the horse started sliding.
All four of its legs disappeared. Whoa…
I ended up sliding on the horse’s body, but I didn’t fall off thanks to the armored person who had been carrying me on the horse, which was about to transport me. Thanks!
Well, today’s menu is horse sashimi, it seems.
So…
Currently, in a back alley away from the main road, I am questioning the armored person, who was sitting in seiza, and the horse, which had its legs healed by Kariya. Unfortunately, no horse sashimi today.
“So, you were trying to abduct a young woman on the orders of your employer, is that right?”
“Th-that’s correct. My master ordered me to gather young and beautiful women.”
It seems like the correction from being an isekai person backfired. Hmm…
“However, this woman was released immediately anyway! Please forgive me!”
No, that reasoning is strange. Returning stolen goods doesn’t change the fact that it was theft.
“Why is that?”
“Because this woman has black hair and black eyes.”
Oh?
“My master told me to bring a beautiful woman, but it was specified that a woman with black hair and black eyes is not acceptable. It was fine as long as one of them was different, so since I couldn’t confirm the eye color, I thought, for the time being…”
Well, it’s true that it’s difficult to distinguish eye color when you’re riding a horse at a gallop.
Actually, among the people in this world, I’ve seen a few who have black hair but eyes that aren’t black. If someone has black hair and sapphire-blue eyes, from a distance, it might indeed appear black.
Especially as the evening was approaching, and shadows were forming, making it even harder to distinguish. So, if you can’t confirm that detail, you might as well go with “for the time being.”
However, this armored person’s master seems to be avoiding people from other worlds. Otherworldly people have a beauty correction, so they would likely be particularly beautiful.
So, this leads to the following conclusion:
“…So, your master is from a foreign country, right?”
When President said that, the armored person, who had been silent about their master’s identity until now, was surprised and trembled.
Well, it could be because they don’t like dealing with strong women, but most likely it’s that.
Now, I’m currently having a meal with the armored person.
Why, you ask? It’s part of the bribery. Plus, someone who shares a meal with you is less likely to betray you.
The menu consists of roasted meat, sliced zucchini with bacon and cheese baked in the oven, a vegetable-rich milk soup, and rice.
Aegis has a lot of dairy, so the menu turned out this way.
When the armored person saw the food, they asked, “What is this…?”
The armored person poked at the rice on their plate with a sense of suspicion.
“This is rice. Rice is a staple food where we come from.”
Come to think of it, I’ve never seen rice on the 1st floor. Maybe it’s only available on the 4th floor.
“Hmm… It has quite an unusual texture,” the armored person remarked.
Well, rice does have a chewy and sticky texture. Hmm, maybe it would have been more considerate to serve bread, considering the armored person.
To my relief, the armored person seemed to quite like the rice. That’s good.
So, after a worry-free meal, we served pudding from the stock and brewed some tea for dessert. By then, the armored person had completely blended in.
The power of food, indeed.
“Now then, let’s get to the main topic.”
Alright.
The armored person adjusted their sitting position and seemed a bit hesitant.
“Are you asking me to betray my master by telling you about them?”
The armored person seemed uncomfortable with this question.
“No, in the first place, it’s not certain that we would be enemies with your master. On the contrary, I don’t think we’d be enemies. I just don’t know what your master is up to and what kind of person they are, so I don’t know how to proceed. Ideally, I’d like to make contact and talk directly, is that possible?”
When I laid out my thoughts like that all at once, it seemed to have overwhelmed the armored person.
“Well, my master, you see, you probably won’t be able to meet them.”
“Why is that?”
“My master seems to be avoiding foreigners.”
I understand that, but…
“Is your relationship with your master simply based on being hired for money?”
“Yeah, that’s right… When I first met my master, I was drawn to their charisma, and I was hired as a subordinate… But now, I just see it as a place of employment. I don’t know what I saw in them… Ah.”
Oops, it slipped out, or rather, I heard it clearly. Well, there’s no need to look so awkward.
“If you don’t like it, why not quit your job?”
“Well… I always think that, but when I actually try to quit and meet my master… I lose the will to quit, you know?”
As Hariu tried to encourage the awkward-looking armored person to quit their job, this was the response they received.
“I don’t know how to put it, but I get drawn to them when I meet them, after all.”
…Could some skill be at play here? Is everything okay?
“So, why are you gathering women for them?”
When Hagasaki got straight to the point and asked, the armored person seemed to struggle to answer.
“Well, you see… uh…”
Well, if it’s going to turn into badmouthing the employer, they probably don’t want to say it.
“…They’re gathering beautiful women to serve them. I mean, why would they choose someone with just a pretty face… It really is all about appearances, huh… Sigh… Can I vent for a bit?”
“Sure, go ahead.”
“I’ll make some tea.”
“I’ll bring some snacks.”
In a way, it seemed like there was something on their mind… something they couldn’t distance themselves from. Yeah, well, um, yeah.
So, it turns out that this armored person, now going by Leolick, is collecting beautiful women to live in a mansion, and moreover, the beautiful women are the ones financially supporting him. While there are a few men hired, it’s a small number, and the majority of people living in the mansion are beautiful women.
And so, according to Leolick, this guy can’t do anything. He doesn’t work, he’s not particularly strong, and he wouldn’t be able to survive without being supported by beautiful women.
…Well, it’s a different world, after all.
In this world, there are a lot of beautiful people. Everyone in the town is cute or beautiful. Truly, it’s otherworldly quality.
Moreover, in this world, there seems to be a handsome guy bonus. After all, I apparently fall into the category of “good-looking.”
…So, yeah, I guess achieving a man’s romantic dream isn’t too bad.
Well, being supported by others is… a bit questionable, but if they’re happy, then I guess it’s okay. Yeah.
I don’t think they’re building a harem for the purpose of reproduction. …Probably.
…Be happy!
However, it’s not that simple, so I’m riding with Leolick, ready to convey the information that there might be a chance to return to our original world. Even if we’re in a happy state in this world, it wouldn’t be fair not to share that information.
We can do it, and if we can, we should. I won’t deviate from this policy.
So, since it’s highly likely that I won’t be allowed in if I approach directly, we decided to infiltrate in this way.
For this purpose, I’m currently disguised as Rosemary.
You see, it’s better to make the appeal that I’m not an otherworldly person at first glance.
“But are you sure about this?”
“Yeah. I’ll sneak in successfully, meet your master, and hand over your resignation letter.”
Since this guy would undoubtedly encounter some kind of skill or something if he went to meet directly, I decided to deliver the resignation letter on his behalf.
…My response if a skill affected me would be Hariu and the maid doll network.
If something goes wrong, Hariu will come out from the shadows and either strangle or drop the other guy. If Hariu can’t handle it, he’ll call for help through the maid doll network. Alternatively, I’ll have the maid dolls pour some kind of status abnormality recovery potion that President entrusted to them.
The maid dolls are showing great enthusiasm and are waiting with small bottles entrusted to them by President inside my skirt. Yeah, I’ll count on them if need be.
So, we’ve arrived at the mansion.
…This place is technically the capital city. So, there’s the royal castle, and this mansion is located slightly elevated away from the royal castle… It’s quite imposing and grand, as if it’s challenging the royal castle. If you can see the royal castle well from here, it means the royal castle can see this place too, right? Is this okay?
“Then, once you get inside from here, turn right, go up the stairs, and when you go left, there should be a door. Someone should be inside. Just tell them you were brought here by me, and you should be fine.”
Alright. Turn right and go left. Got it.
“Alright, here I go.”
“Be careful!”
I waved to Leolick and opened the door, which seemed to be the back entrance of the mansion, and entered. Let’s go then.
After opening the door and entering, I immediately turned right as instructed.
…Hmm, the interior is very much like a fantastic mansion. The plush carpet is so soft that my feet sink into it, and candlesticks made of some kind of mineral are installed on the walls to provide lighting.
However, with such a plush carpet, it’s difficult to hear footsteps even if there’s an intruder. Is this mansion really safe?
After a while, I encountered a staircase and climbed it, then proceeded to the left.
…Oh, I see a door.
I gently opened the door and peeked inside, but no one was there.
…Huh? That’s strange, wasn’t someone supposed to be here?
“Hey, what are you doing there!”
And it seems I was found, as someone called out from behind.
…Oh, here they are.
A black-haired, black-eyed young man stood there, surrounded by beautiful young women.
