Due to the trouble with the Spirit Tree, we ended up staying in the Elf village for a long time. However, since the issue was successfully resolved, it was time to discuss returning home.
Well, our original purpose was simply to give Wendy’s forgiveness.
Nevertheless, I had wanted to see the Elf village, and I was able to enjoy sightseeing to my heart’s content. I also received and purchased a large amount of precious herbs and fruits from the village, so I was fully satisfied.
…Since items from the Gacha Tree were also sold normally, I bought some just in case, but I could only pray that I would never have to use them.
By the way, Reagaia left in a hurry.
She begged me for as many magic power balls as she could carry!
Since I had no choice, I wrapped a large quantity of diluted magic power balls in cloth and gave them to her.
She seemed dissatisfied, complaining, “I helped you, yet these are diluted!” But she was partly responsible for the situation, and she needed to lose weight. Furthermore, when I threatened her that if she was fat when Cassandra returned, things would be worse than before, she reluctantly agreed.
Hoping that she will be slim when we next meet is merely a wish, though.
「Mizera-chan, I have taught you the basics, so you will be fine as long as you practice what you have learned.」
「Thank you, Mazetta-san. I learned a great deal.」
「Fufufu. Mizera-chan is serious and listens honestly, so it was rewarding to teach you. Please come again anytime.」
Since then, Mizera had spent most of her days at Mazetta-san’s place learning apothecary skills.
An alchemist who is also an apothecary sounds interesting.
I look forward to seeing the results.
「Alright! Let us depart.」
Ielo-san and the others urged us to stay longer, but it is best to leave while one is still missed.
Besides, we can visit again anytime.
Unfortunately, we cannot use 『Point Gate』 to enter the Yggdra Great Forest directly, but I promised to return.
Specifically, I told them I would come back to gather materials when our supply of Elf Forest products ran out.
Thus, we boarded the carriage to return to Einzheil… But I never expected this.
「Master-sama. The small Spirit Tree is cute. How does it… drink water?」
…Cyan-san was staring intently at the Spirit Tree wrapped around my hand.
I never expected Cyan-san to accompany us all the way to Einzheil…
Cyan-san is a Guardian of the Spirit Tree.
Since I was taking the Spirit Tree back to Einzheil, it required a Guardian. That was the reasoning… But she seemed so defenseless.
Perhaps because she was so focused on the Spirit Tree, every time she bent down or the carriage shook, a glimpse of Cyan-san’s cleavage entered my field of vision.
…With no ulterior motive, I became worried about whether it was safe for her to go to Einzheil with such innocence, so I asked if she would like to stay in a room at my house…
『Will I be alright? I do not intend to cause trouble for Master-sama. Besides, with everyone here, I believe there is no danger to the Spirit Tree, so I will limit myself to just observing.』
She said this, and since she apparently had acquaintances in Einzheil, she would be staying with them.
Given the connection to the Spirit Tree, her acquaintances welcomed her warmly.
They even offered to introduce her to work, so it seemed she had made arrangements to ensure she would not burden us at all.
I thought Ielo-san might resist sending such a cute girl away, but surprisingly, he sent her off readily.
『Oh. To Einzheil… I see. When you return next time, I might be able to see my grandchild’s face!』
He said something like that.
When I asked if he was not worried that Cyan’s innocence might lead her to be deceived by bad people, he said it was fine because she had a contract spirit.
Apparently, spirits can discern whether someone is evil. However, I do not think all men who peek at cleavage are good people, so I should probably warn her… Next time.
「Master?」
「Eek.」
A chilling sensation ran down my spine, causing me to straighten up involuntarily. My gaze shifted slightly upward from straight ahead, and I froze.
「Really now… Have you grown tired of mine…?」
「No, no, no. That is not the case!」
How could I grow tired of them!
Even now, look, I am watching intently!
I am carefully observing Wendy lifting her breasts from below with her arms, saving multiple images of the scene in my mental folder!
「Hmm…」
「Aina? Why did you remove your armor?」
Hmm?
「Hmm…? I thought this would be easier for my liege to see.」
As her gaze flashed, I managed not to miss Aina removing her armor, revealing her breasts pressing against her slightly sweaty, clinging shirt, which jiggled softly.
「Ugh… At least act flustered…! Ah! Where has the old Aina gone, the one who knew nothing and blushed immediately!」
「Sorte… After all, Aina has been doing this and that, so she is not shy about showing a little cleavagessu.」
「Sigh… I have fallen for quite the pervert, haven’t I…」
「It is too late for thatssu…」
Hey, that is a harsh way to put it.
Cyan-san, who seems innocent, is here, so please be careful with such remarks!
「Muuuu…」
「Shion? What is wrong?」
「No… It is nothing…」
She seemed to be worrying about something serious. What was wrong?
Was there an issue with the Yin-Yang Blade used to help the Spirit Tree?
It had been stabbed into the Earth Dragon for quite some time, so chipping would not be surprising… But I had checked, and I believed there was no damage…
「If something is wrong, tell me.」
「Hmm… It is not a big deal, but… Aren’t my name and Cyan-san’s name sound similar?」
「…」
「This must be it, right? The pattern where they go to Einzheil and somehow end up being seduced by Master, and during that time, you realize that Shion and Cyan have similar names…」
「That is truly a trivial matter!」
If it were something like that, could you please not worry so seriously!?
Also, there is no such pattern of being seduced without notice.
「No, but think about it carefully. Mistaking names is subtly hurtful. If it happened in the middle of the night, you would be disappointed!」
「That might be true, but… you just need to not make a mistake.」
「You say that, but… She is more impressive than I am… You might remember her and mistake us by accident.」
…I could not deny the possibility.
No, I thought it was highly unlikely, but I could not say it was impossible.
「Hmm… Should I change my name to Yoimachi? That way, it will not resemble anyone’s. And it suits that kind of specialty.」
「No, Shion is already established in my mind, so that is impossible…」
「Muu… Then please do not mistake us, okay?」
「I will do my best…」
I thought it would be fine.
Surely, in the middle of the night, I would only be thinking about the person in front of me… But I should consciously be careful.
「Hmm. I see it.」
Hearing Shiro’s voice from atop the canopy, I peeked out from beside Mizera, who was sitting on the driver’s seat. The familiar outer walls of Einzheil came into view, making me realize we had returned.
「Haa… Finally. I have even learned how to drive.」
「Hahaha. Let us rest once we return.」
「Before that, it must be covered in dust, so we must clean.」
Ah… That was true.
When Mizera was staying behind, she cleaned regularly, which was helpful.
Well, compared to being able to go out with Mizera, cleaning was no big deal. I would clean every corner thoroughly when we returned.
「Ah, by the way, m’lord. Ielo-san entrusted this to me…」
「Hm? A letter?」
「Yes. He said to read it alone…」
Shion whispered to me and smoothly handed me the letter without anyone noticing.
…Entrusting a letter to Shion… Did they unexpectedly get along well, perhaps getting scolded by Wendy together?
Nevertheless, to read it alone… What could be written in it?
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