Category: Cute Guild Master

Soon enough, we reached the sea. This is the stage for the Kraken subjugation.

“Ugh, it’s still cold.” (Sofia)

Sofia changed into a swimsuit in the rocky shade. I know it’s still spring and chilly, but I think this is necessary for the upcoming event.

“So? What’s the point of putting this onee-san in a bikini?” (Sofia)

“Isn’t it obvious?” (Wilhelm)

When Sofia heard that, she blushed a little and covered her cleavage with her arms.

Her breasts were too voluptuous. The bikini even accentuated their perfect shape.

Her breasts were so magnificent that any man would want to shower her with praise. They might even be the best in the whole country.

“Um… could it be that Wil-kun brought me to a secluded place… to do something naughty?” (Sofia)

“It’s just because we need to swim, you know?” (Wilhelm)

Then, Sofia looked at the sea and embarrassedly covered her breasts.

“…Did you have some indecent thoughts about me?” (Sofia)

“It’s just because we need to swim, you know?” (Wilhelm)

Sofia looked at the sea again, embarrassedly covering her breasts, and swayed her hips.

“…Are we going to be doing some—” (Sofia)

“Come on, when you wear a swimsuit by the sea, swimming is a given, isn’t it?” (Wilhelm)

“At least think about something naughty for a moment. Mouu~ I’m putting my body on the line to provide you with some swimsuit service, you know?” (Sofia)

You’re being unreasonable. While it’s true that I, like any man, have desires, openly expressing them would surely get me ridiculed.

“Could it be that you only get excited by a loli-like body, like Anya?” (Sofia)

“Well, it’s more about looking forward to the future, isn’t it? Give it five years, or no, three years, and she likely blossom nicely.” (Wilhelm)

“Ehh~ You were looking at her like that. That’s naughty~” (Sofia)

How am I supposed to respond to that?

Saying that I’m not interested in Anya might be disrespectful to her. Women’s hearts are complicated after all.

“Well, that’s okay, I guess. Let’s get back to work. This onee-san will do her best.” (Sofia)

Sophia started her warm-up exercises.

Stretch, stretch. Stretch, stretch. Bounce―――

With each stretch and movement, her breasts swayed playfully.

My eyes couldn’t help but follow her movements. I know it’s a man’s instinct, but it’s frustrating that I can’t resist those breasts.

“I guess you were after my body after all.” (Sofia)

“I invoke my right to remain silent.” (Wilhelm)

“Rejected. You like breasts, don’t you? Honestly, if you were honest about it, I might consider letting you touch them.” (Sofia)

“Uh… Well, I… like them.” (Wilhelm)

“Gotcha! That was obviously a lie, you know?” (Sofia)

Annoying. I wish she wouldn’t toy with the innocent heart of a boy. Is Sophia a villain? With breasts like those, she could easily manage to be one. Regardless of how many handsome guys there are, or even hundreds of them, they would all surely bow down to Sophia’s breasts.

“Alright, time for a swim~ By the way, aren’t you coming, Wil-kun?” (Sofia)

“I’m currently banned from going home.” (Wilhelm)

“I heard. You were basically exiled, right?” (Sofia)

“So, I don’t have my swimsuit with me.” (Wilhelm)

“Such a boring reason.” (Sofia)

Also, the fact that I’m broke is another reason. I haven’t been working, after all. Can’t even afford to buy a swimsuit.

“Anyways, I have no choice but to rely on Sofia-san.” (Wilhelm)

“Got it. So, what should I do?” (Sofia)

“The target of the quest, the Kraken, is a large sea-dwelling magical beast. It’s pretty big so you shouldn’t need to go too close, so could you swim around the area and search for it? Once you find it, I, being the outstanding person I am, will quickly defeat it.” (Wilhelm)

“I trust you. Alright then, I’ll go search for it.” (Sofia)

“According to the quest, the Kraken hides near shallow waters, searching for prey. Be careful when searching.” (Wilhelm)

“If it’s just finding it, I’ll be fine. I’m also a guild member, and despite appearances, I have quite a bit of experience. Leave it to onee-san!” (Sofia)

With that, she gracefully dived into the sea like a mermaid.

Is she gone…?

Well then, Sofia-san. Will you become good bait?

Actually, I wouldn’t have minded swimming naked.

But, well, thinking logically, Sofia-san with her ample, pheromone-rich breasts probably looks more appetizing to the Kraken than me, a regular guy. So, I thought Sofia-san would be more suitable for the role.

Surely, the Kraken will take the bait.

Sofia-san surfaced from the sea a few times, then dived again. It seems that she’s quite skilled at swimming. With each dive, her thing moves quite a bit.

If you have such large breasts, it should be easy to find the Kraken, right?

Weird… it’s nowhere to be found. It’s quite a large sea monster so it should be pretty easy to spot too.

Could it be that, because three months have passed since the request, it’s no longer around?

If that’s the case, it would be a waste because we won’t get paid. I’d prefer it to still be around.

Oh, Sofia has started swimming fiercely towards me.

That’s an unusual speed. This was no crawl, she was swimming towards me in a panic. She’s swimming so desperately that her body is floating above the water. That’s quite amazing.

Ah, Sofia has started running on the surface of the sea floor using her legs. Her legs were moving so fast that they were barely visible.

Not only that, her breasts were bouncing like crazy. I’ll make sure to burn this into my memory.

“Awawawawawa. Wil-kun, I saw it! I saw it! There was a huge squid! It’s about a hundred times bigger than I imagined. There’s no way humans can defeat that!” (Sofia)

“The tentacles, or rather, the legs of the squid are still chasing after you, you know?” (Wilhelm)

“No wayyy! Is this for real?! Oh nooo! Help meee! I’m gonna be eaten… I won’t even make a good meal!” (Sofia)

“I’m sure you would taste absolutely delicious.” (Wilhelm)

“No way, Wil-kun, did you plan to use me as bait from the beginning?” (Sofia)

“No, no, not at all.” (Wilhelm)

“Why are you looking away like that?” (Sofia)

The Kraken’s four tentacles extended, in pursuit of Sofia. However, perhaps due to the fight for her life, Sofia was moving incredibly fast. It seemed she might just make it to the sandy beach without being caught.

Now, who will emerge victorious?

Oh! One of the Kraken’s tentacles shot out at high speed. Wow, Sofia managed to dodge it. It was like she had eyes in the back of her head. Sofia, you’re doing great!

“Aaaaah! My swimsuit top got taken off!” (Sofia)

“Nice one, Kraken!” (Wilhelm)

“Come on, Wil-kun! You’re not allowed to look over here. Otherwise, I’ll tell Anya-chan about this?!” (Sofia)

Tch, that would be bad.

While it’s enjoyable to see those bouncing breasts even more after having the swimsuit taken off, let’s handle this like a gentleman. I’ve had more than enough of a good look already.

*Huff, huff*

…The raw, bouncing breasts… Maybe just a little more peek won’t hurt.

How beautiful. Absolutely stunning. It’s good to be alive.

But then… a massive squid suddenly emerged from the sea with a splash.

Ah, here comes the Kraken.

Let’s switch back to serious mode.

“Wow, it’s huge.” (Wilhelm)

It may not be a hundred times as big as I imagined, but it’s at least ten times. It’s probably the size of a small island.

“Hmm, selling that could make some good money.” (Wilhelm)

I check my quest log.

Oh, it says they’ll buy it only if it’s in good condition. Alright, let’s figure out how to bring it back safely.

“Wil-kun, you can handle the rest, right?” (Sofia)

“Yep, piece of cake.” (Wilhelm)

“I can’t imagine a human defeating that thing tho.” (Sofia)

“I’m far beyond your average human, so no problem.” (Wilhelm)

However, what should I do?

Using the Hero’s Divine Sword Technique would cut the Kraken into two, so the client might not accept it.

The situation calls for the Demon Lord’s ultimate magic. In fact, that seems to be the only option. It’s probably the only way I can defeat the Kraken swiftly while keeping it in good condition.

“Well, it might be a bit tiring, but oh well.” (Wilhelm)

I raised my magic to its utmost limit. Immediately, the Kraken turned towards me, recognizing me as an enemy rather than prey.

The Kraken’s tentacles approached me at an unbelievable speed.

However, I effortlessly dodged them.

Even the flashy water magic and destructive spells unleashed by the Kraken were easily avoided.

“Whoa, Wil-kun, what’s with those eyes?” (Sofia)

When I use one of the Demon Lord’s ultimate magic, my eyes turn blood-red and shine brightly, resembling the eyes of a powerful magical beast.

This is known as the “Magic Eye”.

“Watch this. This is one of the Demon Lord’s ultimate magic.”  (Wilhelm)

I snapped my fingers.

“[Instant Death Magic: Devil Death Scythe]” (Wilhelm)

Two gigantic scythes resembling those used by shinigamis¹ appeared.

Of course, these were created using magic and weren’t real scythes. And what these scythes reap isn’t the body but the life force itself. With a single strike, it can reap all the life force, or rather, the very essence of life, surging within a being. That’s the [Instant Death Magic: Devil Death Scythe] for you.

In other words, if anything is struck by this, the opponent dies instantly.

The magical scythe cut through the center of the Kraken’s body. There wasn’t a single scratch on the Kraken’s body, but all of its life force was reaped.

The towering legs of the Kraken, which had been raised menacingly, fell onto the sandy beach and into the sea. Power drained from the Kraken’s black eyes, and it seemed as if a high-pitched scream of agony echoed, gradually fading away.

With a thud, the Kraken collapsed. The Kraken was dead, thanks to my exceptional magic.

Its upper body slumped onto the sandy shore while its lower body sank into the depths of the sea. It no longer moved, not even a twitch.

Quest complete.

“Eh, is that thing dead? It’s kind of surreal, isn’t it? There’s no blood gushing out or anything.” (Sofia)

“Sofia-san, your breasts. They are still fully exposed, you know?” (Wilhelm)

“Ah! Wil-kun ecchi.” (Sofia)

“Thanks for the meal (gochisousamadeshita).” (Wilhelm)

And with that, the matter was resolved. I used levitation magic to transport the Kraken back to the town.

There was quite a distance from the sea to the town, so I had to use magic continuously for a long time. It was really tiring. I want my bed… Excessive fatigue is mentally taxing for a shut-in.

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Thanks for reading!

lmao my man has an instant kill button. I’m assuming that people don’t know about this since he would have been called on more frequently otherwise. 

I mentioned this in my other series, but I might as well mention it here as well. I don’t post during weekends for now since I need some time for a break. I can start posting again during weekends once I’m done with my work, which is like in mid-February.

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1. In Japanese folklore, Shinigami, also known as “death gods,” serve to take human lives, similar to the Grim Reaper in Western culture

Sofia-san checks the quest board.

“Ah, seems like there’s nothing.” (Sofia)

The quest board isn’t completely empty of requests, but they are most likely seasonal or currently unavailable.

At least, there are no quests that can be done right now.

“Hmm, this is troublesome. We’ve kept them waiting for quite a while already.” (Sofia)

“Sofia-san, may I ask about the conversation earlier? What does Lilliana mean by ‘kept them waiting’? Was there perhaps a quest issued by the country?” (Wilhelm)

My guess was that they had received a request from the country and were handling it, but the difficulty of the request was high so Anya and Sofia-san were stuck. 

“No, it’s something else.” (Sofia)

The always lively and cheerful Sofia-san showed an unexpectedly dark expression.

It seems like the situation is even more serious than I imagined. My heart naturally tenses up.

“You see, this is something all guilds have to go through. While we are allowed to freely recruit members and fight with weapons by the country, in return, we have to pay a fixed amount of annual operational fees to the country.” (Sofia)

“Operational fees… That sounds pretty normal. I’m pretty sure this extends to businesses as well. It can’t be helped. Is the payment for that overdue?” (Wilhelm)

“Yeah.” (Sofia)

“In that case, let’s quickly work and pay it off. How much is missing?” (Wilhelm)

If it’s the outstanding me, can’t I earn it in a day? I don’t know, though.

“We have to pay the country 1 million gold annually, and we still owe 950,000 gold.” (Sofia)

Yeh, definitely not just a day’s worth of work.

Or rather, the costs are quite high. Do guild operational fees usually cost this much?

“950,000… That’ll take a while.” (Wilhelm)

Even if the guild’s quests yield 500 gold or at most 1,000 gold upon completion, it won’t be easy to reach 1 million unless there are many big jobs. 

Considering that we still need to leave aside some for living expenses, earning 1 million gold is going to take a while

Come to think of it, my father warned me not to crush [Grand Bahamut]. Was this what he meant?

I can’t afford to leisurely stay holed up in my room now. I can’t even complain about muscle soreness or pitiful things like that.

Anya mentioned it. Her dream is to make [Grand Bahamut] the best in the country. And now, that dream is about to be crushed.

I don’t want to witness the moment when such a good girl’s dream gets shattered.

Perhaps, if the payment is further delayed, they might use it as a reason to force us to be evicted. If that happens, even the memories of Anya and her father will disappear.

I don’t want that… Because Anya is a good girl. I don’t want to see her in pain. There’s gratitude for the meals, and there’s gratitude for letting me stay.

If someone takes care of you, it’s proper to repay the favor, right?

Even though I’m a shut-in, I want to live as responsibly as possible.

“Sofia-san, do you know the final deadline for Liliana waiting?” (Wilhelm)

“Two weeks from now. That’s truly the last deadline.” (Sofia)

It’s more time than I thought. Maybe there’s something I can do.

“Sofia-san, do you have any ideas for a breakthrough in the current situation?” (Wilhelm)

“There is something, but…” (Sofia)

She seems reluctant to say it. With a wry smile, Sofia-san had a troubled expression.

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I walked through the town with Sofia-san.

It feels strange for a shut-in like me to be walking through the town with women like her. It wouldn’t be like this if Sofia-san wasn’t a kind person.

Sofia-san, I’m sorry if people thought that you have a shut-in as your boyfriend.

Let’s walk a bit further apart. It’s better for Sofia-san that way.

“Huh? You can walk closer, you know?” (Sofia)

She noticed it immediately. She sure is unfazed by all this… maybe it’s the confidence that comes with her being older. We ended up walking at a distance where our hands might or might not touch.

I’m really sorry that I’m such an uncool person with overgrown hair.

Soon, we reached the central street of the town.

If you keep walking from here, you’ll eventually reach the royal castle, and if you walk in the opposite direction, you’ll arrive at the city’s main gate.

It’s an important street, so naturally, there are a lot of people. It’s incredibly lively.

There are many popular shops along this street, making it an enjoyable path to walk… that is if you’re not a shut-in.

Ugh… Even though the sun is already too dazzling for me, just being in its rays drains my energy. Walking while avoiding people makes it even more tiring.

Not to mention, the bustling atmosphere is exhausting too. It’s not just physical fatigue but mental fatigue as well.

I’m already exhausted. I just want to be a shut-in.

“Why do you look all shriveled up like a dried squid in the sun?” (Sofia)

“I’m not used to being around so many people…” (Wilhelm)

Sofia-san laughed at me.

Sorry for looking uncool. Shut-ins tend to have weak constitutions.

On the bright side, we’ve arrived at our destination relatively quickly.

“Wil-kun, good job. We’re here. This is it.” (Sofia)

“Is this supposed to be our saviour? But this place…” (Wilhelm)

It’s a massive guild located on the main street of the town.

Compared to [Grand Bahamut], it’s easily thirty times bigger. I imagine the number of members is on a completely different scale.

“Yeah. This is the top guild in town. The guild’s name is ‘Cosmic Falcon’.” (Sofia)

Sofia-san and I enter the guild together.

There are many clients and guild members around us, creating a lively atmosphere.

There were even several guild boards lined up, filled to the brim with quests.

Interestingly, there are many potted plants and numerous magazines. There’s even a bar, suggesting they serve alcohol at night.

“Wow… As expected of the best guild around here.” (Wilhelm)

“Someday, [Grand Bahamut] would be like this too.” (Sofia)

“Yeah, that would be nice. So, why are we here? Or rather, are we allowed to be here?” (Wilhelm)

If we’re affiliated with a different guild, the members here might pick unnecessary fights with us.

If push comes to shove, I’m confident I can take on anyone. But I don’t want to cause any unnecessary trouble. Otherwise, it might tarnish the image of [Grand Bahamut].

Sofia-san walked towards the quest board, and I followed.

Each board is huge. Moreover, there are quests posted everywhere you look.

Several sturdy men are carefully examining requests. We avoid that area and come to a board in a less crowded spot.

“Hey, Wil-kun. Do you know that guilds have a certain agreement with each other?” (Sofia)

Sofia-san picked up a quest from the board.

It’s a quest to subdue a magical beast. The target is a somewhat unusual magical beast and the client seems to want materials from its claws. It’s easy to defeat it, but the challenging part is peeling off the claws and bringing them back. And it’s troublesome that a certain quota must be met.

“This quest is already about to hit the deadline, huh? Maybe no one was able to handle it so far. But if that happens, the client will be in trouble. To prevent such situations, guilds collaborate and help each other with these quests. That’s the agreement.” (Sofia)

“So, does that mean we, who belong to a different guild, can take quests from ‘Cosmic Falcon’?” (Wilhelm)

“Exactly. Since the big guilds have plenty of work, members from smaller guilds often come to larger ones to take on jobs. They take a 20% commission, but well, it’s something we have to live with.” (Sofia)

I see. This is pretty useful for those who wanted to join a big guild but failed the examination. Members from smaller guilds can still end up making a living by picking up the leftovers from the big guilds.

“Well, our guild hasn’t had any notable achievements lately, so requesters would rather post their quests at bigger guilds like here.” (Sofia)

Although requests rarely reach our guild, there is an abundance of them here.

It’s clear how much the people around here trust this guild at a glance.

“But with this many quests available, you could make a lot of money. I’ll do it. With my talent, I’m sure I can earn a fortune.” (Wilhelm)

It was at this moment that someone came up to us.

It’s a girl who seems entirely out of place.

She looks about the same age as Anya.

She’s dressed in a fluttery, doll-like dress and she has curly vertical roll hair. Actually, she has a ton of hair. Won’t that be quite hot in the summer?

This girl, despite her cute appearance, seems to be looking down on us. Her gaze is incredibly condescending¹.

“Oh-hohoho!” (Weird girl)

I thought that the only people who laughed like that were selfish noblewomen. Isn’t it too early for you? Also, aren’t you from the common folk?

“I believe I recognize that back. Could it be a member of the small guild, oh, pardon me, the neighborhood guild [Grand Bahamut]? Sofia-san, have you finally decided to transfer to my guild?” (Weird girl)

My guild? Does that mean this girl is the master of this guild? Wow, both Anya and her are working at such a young age, impressive. It’s quite different from me, the shut-in. I feel a bit inferior.

“Good afternoon, Clara-chan. I’m not transferring. I just came to take on some quests.” (Sofia)

“Well, well. Thank you very much for always favoring our guild.” (Clara)

Sofia-san looks annoyed. It’s probably because of that smirk from the girl named Clara.

“Don’t you think the extra fees for this is a waste?” (Clara)

“It’s part of the agreement, so there’s no helping it.” (Sofia)

“Can you stop this silly guild play with only two members? It’s pathetic to watch. You could earn more if you came to my guild.” (Clara)

“No, thank you. I love [Grand Bahamut] and Anya-chan.” (Sofia)

“Oh? What about me?” (Clara)

“You’re just normal.” (Sofia)

“Grrr…” (Clara)

Clara noticed my presence and makes a super skeptical face.

“Don’t tell me you’re Sofia-san’s boyfriend…? Someone as dull as this? Uwa…” (Clara)

“Don’t ‘uwa’ me. I’m not her boyfriend. I’m Wilhelm Wondersky, a member of [Grand Bahamut]. Also, adding to what you said earlier, [Grand Bahamut] isn’t just two members. It’s three members and one creature. Keep that in mind.” (Wilhelm)

“One creature?” (Clara)

“We have a hardworking magical beast named Sodane mew.” (Wilhelm)

“Pfffffft HAHAHAHA!” (Clara)

Clara turned around, laughing loudly.

“Everyone, did you hear? The smallest guild in town, [Grand Bahamut], even counts their pets as members!” (Clara)

That was apparently hilarious, and everyone burst into laughter.

‘Gya-hahaha’—What a vulgar way of laughing. It seems like I won’t be getting along well with these people.

“Well, please take your time choosing a quest. May you not cry too much over the fees. Well then, have a good day. Oh-hohoho!” (Clara)

She went somewhere else after just making fun of us.

Sofia-san has an irritated expression.

“Do you know her?” (Wilhelm)

“She’s the guild master here and a neighbor of mine. She used to be a bit cuter back in the day.” (Sofia)

It seems that she has turned into one of those condescending young ladies now. How pitiful.

………

Sofia-san and I start to choose our quests.

Quests available include running errands to the neighboring town, capturing training monsters, gathering herbs, and procuring ingredients—a variety of quests to choose from.

However, I realized that I couldn’t leave it all to Sofia-san.

Quests have ranks from A to F, with A being the most challenging. But Sofia-san is mainly checking quests around the D rank. Even though the rewards are high for D rank quests, they are around 3000 gold.

With that, we won’t be able to cover the guild’s operational fees in two weeks.

I need to be involved in the quests. With how amazing I am, I should be able to earn a considerable amount of money.

I noticed a quest that’s been pushed to the side. Maybe this is a good one.

The difficulty level is the highest rank, A.

It’s a quest to subjugate a dangerous monster called a Kraken, an extremely large creature. The reward is 100,000 gold after deducting the commission fee. I should definitely choose this.

“Wil-kun, that’s not a good idea. It’s a request from the town, right? It has the highest reward but is also the most challenging. It’s been neglected for three months already.” (Sofia)

“If that’s the case, all the more reason to take it. That way, ypeople won’t laugh at your weak guild anymore.” (Random man)

Ugh, I don’t like this. A guy around 20 years old just put his arm around my shoulder.

He must be a guild member here. I don’t like his casual attitude.

“Oioi nii-chan, you’re not seriously saying you want to defeat the Kraken, right? That’s a tough joke, man. Can a thin guy like you really defeat the Kraken? You’re trying too hard just because you’re in front of a girl with big boobs. I won’t say anything bad. Just drop it and choose another one. If you die, there’s no turning back, you know?” (Random man)

What’s with this guy? Quite considerate, huh?

“No, this is fine. I can easily defeat the Kraken.” (Wilhelm)

However, it seems like my words were heard by the people nearby.

“Gya—hahaha! Oh, miss, miss! Listen to this. This guy here seems to be planning to go and defeat the Kraken. Can you believe it? Shouldn’t we stop him?” (Nearby mob)

Waahaha!—Laughter echoes loudly. It sure is an unpleasant place here.

“Ohoho! How amusing. The dull-looking Wilhelm-sama going after the Kraken? What a funny joke. By all means, please go ahead and try. It’s fine with me. You’ll probably come back crying soon. Oh, I’m looking forward to that crying face.” (Sofia)

Wahahahahaha!—Another round of laughter fills the air. 

The kind man pats me on the back. “Don’t push yourself just because they’re teasing you,” he says. What’s with all the kindness again?

“Ugh…” (Sofia)

Sofia-san, her face bright red, looked extremely frustrated. And it seemed like she might cry a little.

It’s okay. I’m capable, so I can definitely defeat the Kraken, you know?

“Treating a small guild like this is nothing new.” (Sofia) 

Sofia-san seemed to be suppressing her frustration.

“The larger guilds have much higher quest completion rates and speed. In reality, I can only take up to D-rank quests, and Anya-chan can only handle even easier ones. The current [Grand Bahamut] is at that level.” (Sofia)

Judging from how she said it, looks like things were different in the past. When Anya’s dad was around, there were probably many skilled and good-natured guild members. That’s why the people in the city trusted [Grand Bahamut] and put up quests.

However, ever since Anya’s dad passed away due to an epidemic, members have been disappearing rapidly, it seems.

“If you think about it, Sofia-san, wouldn’t it be more normal for you to transfer to a larger guild, move to a different city, or perhaps immerse yourself in a different line of work?” (Wilhelm)

“I never even thought about it. Because Anya-chan is too cute. She’s so adorable that I want to hug her and sleep with her every day.” (Sofia)

That’s understandable. Anya is indeed cute. She’s so cute that you’d want to hug her.

“Well, in that case, let’s do our best for Anya. Anya said she wants [Grand Bahamut] to be the best guild in the country.” (Wilhelm)

“Yeah, I know. It’s an absurdly big dream, though.” (Sofia)

“The first step to making that seemingly impossible dream a reality is this quest.” (Wilhelm)

I showed her my quest book. It contained the details of the A-rank quest I took, “Defeat the Kraken”.

“Can you handle it, Wil-kun? I mean, Demon Lord the Second.” (Sofia)

“Did you know about those nicknames, Sofia-san?” (Wilhelm)

“I just overheard Lilianna-san and Wil-kun’s conversation outside. Come to think of it, I remembered that the young master (Bocchan)² from the Wondersky family caused a commotion in the world.” (Sofia)

“…Well, it was even featured in the newspaper.” (Wilhelm)

—The Demon Lord, who was supposed to have perished over a hundred years ago, is resurrected! Will they lead the world to destruction once again?

It seems like quite the article. Of course, the Demon Lord they were talking about is me. After all, I managed to master the Demon Lord’s ultimate magic, which no one else in the world should be able to use.

But thanks to that, my life became a mess. Even now, with the suspicions cleared, they haven’t made any effort to convey my innocence to the public. It’s absurd to think that someone as excellent and good-natured as me could become a Demon Lord.

Haa… I let out a large sigh, realizing how much my life has been turned upside down. I didn’t mean to vent my frustration to Sofia-san, but perhaps I unintentionally made her uneasy by being down.

For a while after that, we walked in silence while leaving the city, and headed towards the sea. 

It’s quite a distance, so we picked up the pace a bit.

After some time, we entered a forest and continued walking for a while. Then, Sofia-san spoke to me.

“How about we talk about the past for a bit?” (Sofia)

“Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman?” (Wilhelm)

“Not that kind of story. Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl.” (Sofia)

“Talking about Sofia-san, right?” (Wilhelm)

Apparently not. It was about Anya, she said.

“That girl, you know, even though she hasn’t been taught how to fight yet, there was a time when she decided to venture outside the city on her own just because she wanted to help with the chores at her house.” (Sofia)

Did that cute and earnest Anya really do something so reckless?

Well, maybe it’s precisely because she’s earnest that she ended up devoting herself so much to helping with the household chores.

“Of course, she ended up getting attacked by monsters.” (Sofia)

“Don’t tell me… tentacles?” (Wilhelm)

“There are no age restrictions on this story.” (Sofia)

“How long was this ago?” (Wilhelm)

“It’s about the age when Anya-chan’s breasts haven’t grown. Well, they still haven’t grown even now.” (Sofia)

“Sofia-san, how big were your breasts when you were at Anya’s age?” (Wilhelm)

“When I tried to lift them up from below, my breasts were so big that they fell out of my palm.” (Sofia)‘

What kind of monster were you?

If possible I want to become friends with her at that time. Maybe she would let me lift it up too.

“By the way, the creature that attacked her was a cockatrice, a magical beast.” (Sofia)

“Oh, the one with the chicken head, quite a formidable magical beast. It’s rare for it to come near the town.” (Wilhelm)

It’s a poisonous and quite dangerous magical beast. If there’s a quest to defeat it, it wouldn’t be surprising if it’s ranked as C or even B.

“That girl went out of town, entered the forest, and said she climbed the mountain all the way to try to escape.” (Sofia)

“Wow, she’s such an energetic girl. She seems to be a proper member of the guild despite her appearance.” (Wilhelm)

“Yeah, and at that moment, when Anya-chan was prepared to become the cockatrice’s prey, someone appeared swiftly and rescued her.” (Sofia)

“Heh, it was me, wasn’t it.” (Wilhelm)

Just saying it casually.

“Yeah, it was an onii-san named Wilhelm.” (Sofia)

“Eh, really? Did I guess right?” (Wilhelm)

“What? You don’t even remember when you said it? Well, you got it right. Anya-chan came back to town dragging the big body of the cockatrice, saying, ‘There’s an onii-chan named Wilhelm who’s like a dashing prince.’ At that time, she had such a maiden-like expression.” (Sofia)

Did she bring the cockatrice down from the mountain? That’s quite impressive. It’s bigger than an adult. She’s a strong girl.

“I managed to sell the materials for a pretty good price. Also, the meat was delicious.” (Sofia)

You ate it, huh.

“The conversation got a bit off track, but ever since that time, Anya-chan’s has always admired the cool prince-like Wilhelm onii-chan.” (Sofia)

It’s good that I did something nice back then. Nice job, past me.

“Did Anya-chan ever talk to you about marriage?” (Sofia)

“Ah, she mentioned me becoming her husband or something? My father brought it up too.” (Wilhelm)

“Anya-chan is serious about it. She happily said that she wants Wilhelm onii-chan to become her husband and together they’ll grow [Grand Bahamut] together. She knew that Wil-kun became a shut-in, but she seriously asked your father to accept you as her husband, saying it’s fate, and that you’re her prince.” (Sofia)

I can imagine my father being thrilled after hearing Anya’s request and happily accepting it. He definitely saw it as a chance to kick me out of my paradise.

“Getting married will make it harder to become a shut-in, huh?” (Wilhelm)

“By the way, as Sofia onee-chan, I don’t approve of marriage. If Anya-chan wants to become someone’s bride, it’s fine with me, but it has to be the right person. If she becomes the bride of the eldest son of a major aristocrat, her future would be secure. Even I understand that much. But still…!” (Sofia)

Don’t worry, I understand. Being a shut-in husband is generally not good.

“If you want me to acknowledge you as Anya-chan’s husband, then work like a horse for [Grand Bahamut], earn a ton of money, and throw me a share of it as well. Right, ‘Hero with Magic Eye’?” (Sofia)

“…But I’d rather stay as a shut-in.” (Wilhelm)

“At the very least, don’t stay as a shut-in at Anya-chan’s place. If you do, I’d work like a horse and until you die.” (Sofia)

“That’s harsh.” (Wilhelm)

Sofia laughed.

Her breasts jiggled with the laughter. It would be nice if Anya grew up to be as big as Sofia someday. It would enhance Anya’s maternal charm.

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Of course, we need the obligatory ‘oh-hohoho’ rich young lady. Can’t wait to see her reaction once they come back with a dead kraken.

Ouhh I didn’t expect them to talk about the marriage stuff here. I always thought it was weird that the MC made no comment about the marriage part.

I kinda scuff the translation towards the end. I think there was a joke somewhere, but I couldn’t understand it.

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1. Condescending means treating someone as if you are more important or more intelligent than them.
2. Bocchan is a formal way of calling a young boy from a well-off family.

“Can’t you wake up on your own, you lazy neetttttt!” (Mew-chan)

“Gaaaaaaaah. My muscles hurttttttt.” (Wilhelm)

Tch, I got woken up by Mew-chan again.

Seriously, my muscles are still sore so it’s not like I’m having it easy. Intense pain shoots through my body every time I move.

“What time is it now? Also, stop waking me up in such a rough way.” (Wilhelm)

If it’s 10 o’clock or something, I’ll kick you out. Actually, maybe it’s around 11 right now? At least I didn’t sleep more than yesterday.

“It’s already 1:30 in the afternoon mew.” (Mew-chan)

“Huh, seriously. I’m truly sorry for this. I’ll do my best to wake up next time.” (Wilhelm)

“Hmph. As long as you understand mew.” (Mew-chan)

Damn it. Never thought the day would come when I apologize to a magical beast in my life. How did I even sleep until the afternoon? I went to bed at 10:30 yesterday so that’s roughly 15 hours of sleep…

Maybe it’s because Anya’s bed is too comfortable. 

I have always thought that I couldn’t sleep well unless it was my own bed. However, this bed here provides a level of comfort beyond my imagination. The only thing that could be better is if Anya was sleeping with me, but that’s probably too luxurious.

As I went downstairs, a delicious aroma filled the air. Considering the time, lunch must have been prepared already. 

I washed my face and headed to the living room. Anya had her hair in a ponytail. She must be on her way to a quest since she’s carrying a rod with her.

“Ah, good morning. Lunch is in the kitchen, so please eat it before it gets too cold.” (Anya)

“Ah, thanks. Going on a quest?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes. It’s a bit far, so I’ll be going with Mew-chan. If, Wil-sama wants to goes outside, please hang the sign there on the door.” (Anya)

Upon closer inspection, it was a cute sign that read, “We apologize, We’re currently out on a quest. We look forward to your next visit.”

“It must be tough with so few people. Are there any other quests? I still have some muscle soreness, but it’s better than yesterday, so I think I can handle a bit of work now.” (Wilhelm)

“No, unfortunately, this is the only one at the moment…” (Anya)

“I see… Well, take it easy and do your best. I’ll take care of the next one.” (Wilhelm)

Anya went on a quest with Mew-chan.

So it’s up to me to run the guild, huh…

Even Mew-chan being gone makes it a bit lonely… not. It’s better without that guy. He’s too noisy.

Alright, let’s just laze around again today.

The lunch that Anya had prepared today was omurice. It was a bit cold, but incredibly delicious.

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It’s been about an hour since Anya and Mew-chan went on their quest.

After finishing lunch, I went and entered Anya’s room. Of course, I got her permission beforehand. It was a cute room with many stuffed animals and a stylish bookshelf with plenty of books for girls.

Now, which one should I read today?

There are adventure stories, romance stories, and heartwarming animal tales—What a colorful selection of choices.

Suddenly, one picture book caught my eye. Though it had slightly faded colors, it seemed to be well-cherished. The title was “The Gentle Girl and the Great Dragon King.” It’s a story that features Bahamut, which is also the name of this guild.

Right, Anya admires Bahamut.

I hope that I can introduce them to each other someday, maybe when my muscle pain settles down and I have some time. There should be an opportunity at some point.

Well, today I’ll just laze around.

I pick one of the many books which includes a princess going on an adventure and head downstairs.

I lay on the sofa, absorbed in a girl’s novel. Despite the adventure-themed title, the story turned out to be so touching that I couldn’t help but be moved.

But you know, I can’t help but think.

Even if a princess who has been shut in her room for years suddenly goes outside, she probably won’t be able to move energetically due to a lack of stamina and muscle pain that will stem from it.

Because even I, who only stayed shut in for a year, feel like I’m dying when going outside. A princess who wasn’t originally trained would probably have it worse.

I think she should take it slow and go on adventures while doing more rehabilitation.

Wait, why am I making such serious nitpicks on a fiction?

Ugh, boring. I wish someone would come.

It’s been noisy around here for a while, so when it gets too quiet, it feels oddly boring. Maybe I should take a walk in the town… even though I don’t have money.

But then again, I get tired when I’m exposed to sunlight. The crowds in the town are bothersome too. What should I do?

Right at this moment, I sensed the door to the guild opening. It seems like my prayers have been heard.

However, this is unusual. A customer coming to such a small guild. I wonder if it’s a dire situation. Normally, they would just rely on a larger guild.

I’ve at least heard how to handle requests from customers. It’s simple, so even I should be able to handle it.

“Hellooo. Is anyone here?” (?)

“Yes, I’m coming.” (Wilhelm)

Gotta be friendly. I wouldn’t want the reputation of [Grand Bahamut] to suffer because of me.

I step out of the living room and into the shop.

What I saw was a woman with a very upright posture standing in front of the counter.

She’s probably a civil servant working in the castle. Mmm, that deep navy uniform suits her well.

“I apologize for the wait. Please tell me your request.” (Wilhelm)

I take out the quest management book from the shelf in the back and keep the simple fee table hidden from the customer’s view. The pen and ink are nearby and ready.

“Huh? Could it be Wilhelm-kun?” (?)

Why was my name mentioned?

“Yes… I’m Wilhelm Wondersky. Why do you ask?” (Wilhelm)

A woman with elegant blue hair… Definitely a noble.

She’s probably around the same age as me. Young, but a mature and cool beauty.

I don’t remember any acquaintances near my age who work as a civil servant. Who could she be?

“It’s me, Lilliana. Lilliana Shootingstar. Have you already forgotten?” (Lilliana)

“Lilliana? Ah…” (Wilhelm)

It’s coming back to me…

This woman was a classmate of mine. We were in the same year.

Of course, we haven’t seen each other since I became a shut-in, so it’s been about a year.

Although it was only a year of not seeing her, she’s become incredibly beautiful. With this level of beauty, she’s probably popular with the men.

“It seems that you remembered. It’s been a while, Wilhelm-kun. How have you been?” (Lilliana)

“Well, I’m suffering from extreme muscle pain. Anyways, Lilliana, it looks like you became a civil servant.” (Wilhelm)

Uaaah, I’m a shut-in while my female classmate has managed to become a successful civil servant and secured her future.

In this country, being a civil servant is an admired occupation, only achievable by the elite. Originally, I was the elite, but now…

Somehow, the roles have reversed, and there’s a huge gap in our lives. I’m starting to lose more confidence with each passing day…

“Hehehe, I worked really hard to become a civil servant, you know?” (Lilliana)

Dazzling. Lilliana is so dazzling.

“Did you get a job at the guild, Wilhelm-kun?” (Lilliana)

Gyaaaah! Don’t ask that! My heart is being torn apart!

“N-No, I just started helping out for a little while…” (Wilhelm)

“Is that so? That’s really nice.” (Lilliana)

No, this is bad. My paranoid thoughts are exploding. I feel like I’m being ridiculed.

She’s living a hugely successful life, while I’m a complete failure. This distinctness is painful. No, more than that, just having Lilliana in my field of vision is painful. She’s too dazzling.

“Well then, in celebration of our reunion.” (Lilliana)

Lilliana reached out her hand to me.

S-Stop it. If you shake hands with someone like me, you might catch the shut-in disease.

But I can’t just push her away.

I hesitantly reached out and gave her hand a light shake. It was the gentle hand of an adult woman. Somehow she became beautiful without me noticing. Damn it.

“I’m really happy to meet you again.” (Lilliana)

I’m not happy at all. My heart is screaming.

“I was worried. I heard that you wouldn’t come out of your room.” (Lilliana)

“Oh, that. Well… It’s just that I placed a sealing magic in my room and shut myself in. But my father broke the seal with the family heirloom sword, and I was forcefully dragged out.” (Wilhelm)

Ah, she’s making a really troubled expression.

She probably thought I had fully recovered from my shut-in status and was starting fresh with a positive attitude. Hahaha, as if. I’m eager to return to being a shut-in whenever there’s a chance. My only paradise is my room.

“Wilhelm-kun, shall I help you find a job?” (Lilliana)

“No need for sympathy.” (Wilhelm)

“Is that so? Then, can I touch your muscles a little instead?” (Lilliana)

“What?” (Wilhelm)

Before I could respond, she gracefully reached out and touched my chest. Lilliana’s troubled expression quickly turned into a soft and sloppy one.

Oh, right, I remember now. This woman’s got a muscle fetish. I vaguely recall her doing things like this back in our school days.

“Oh… If possible, can I see your muscles in person? Honestly, Wilhelm-kun, I’ve been admiring the artistic aspect of your muscles since our school days. I’ve been hiding it, but I really like muscles.” (Lilliana)

“No, you weren’t really hiding it that much. Even I knew it back then.” (Wilhelm)

“In that case, there’s no need to hold back.” (Lilliana)

Lilliana’s openly eager hand approached.

“Stop, stop!” (Wilhelm)

“Eh~?” (Lilliana)

She pouted with dissatisfaction.

“Come back to your senses. What did Lilliana come here for?” (Wilhelm)

“Of course, to touch muscles… hehe… huh? Something feels off. Uh… Ah, I came for work.” (Lilliana)

“You finally remembered. So, what’s the deal? Did you have a request for [Grand Bahamut]?” (Wilhelm)

Depending on how you look at it, having an acquaintance as your first customer is convenient.

But if she became a civil servant, she must be quite capable. She should be able to handle things on her own without relying on the guild for trivial matters.

“No, I just came to say hello. I’ve been assigned as the inspection officer of the guild.” (Lilliana)

“Inspection officer? Of what again?” (Wilhelm)

“Of course, the guild. Is the Guild Master here? I’d like to greet them.” (Lilliana)

“Unfortunately, the Guild Master is currently on a quest.” (Wilhelm)

“Huh? But I heard that the Guild Master is a 12-year-old girl. Where is she now?” (Lilliana)

“I told you, she’s on a quest outside the city.” (Wilhelm)

“Huh? And what about Wilhelm-kun?” (Lilliana)

“Manning the guild.” (Wilhelm)

Lilliana’s face is saying, “That can’t be right.”

When I say it out loud, I can’t help but agree with that.

“Wilhelm-kun, do you not have human blood flowing through you?” (Lilliana)

A pitying gaze.

“How cruel. It’s flowing just fine. Despite appearances, my entire body is currently in intense muscle pain.” (Wilhelm)

“In other words, you’re making an innocent girl work like a carriage horse, and then you act high and mighty at home. When the exhausted girl comes back, you complain about not making much money, right? Even then, the diligent girl shows a tired smile and says she’ll do her best again tomorrow. Is that how it goes?” (Lilliana)

“That’s completely wrong…” (Wilhelm)

“Aah, what a pitiful Guild Master.” (Lilliana)

“Listen, your fantasy is terrible. There is nothing but absurdity.” (Wilhelm)

Come on. That’s never happened.

It’s true that I’ve been slacking off while Anya was working, but well, eventually, I’ll have to start working too. I need to repay the meals.

“Let’s get back on track. What does an inspection officer for the guild do?” (Wilhelm)

“I check if the guild is operating healthily, if there are any issues, or if there are trends in recent quests to assess the town’s challenges.” (Lilliana)

“Seems like an easy job.” (Wilhelm)

“Compared to being a shut-in, I’m quite busy, you know?” (Lilliana)

Oof. It feels like a cold arrow just pierced my heart. Please stop dissing me. Moreover, being dissed by a classmate who entered the elite path is just too pitiful for me.

“Well, anyways, I just recently started working here, so I don’t know much. If you don’t have a request, please come back later.” (Wilhelm)

“I understand. Wilhelm-kun, can I also ask you to pass a message to the Guild Master? It’s just one thing, so you can remember it, right?” (Lilliana)

“Of course. My brain isn’t rotten.” (Wilhelm)

Well, my heart and principles might be rotten, though.

“Great. Please tell her that I can’t extend the deadline any further. Can you repeat it back to me?” (Lilliana)

“’The deadline can’t be extended any further.’ Seriously, you’re making fun of me too much. What deadline are we talking about?” (Wilhelm)

“Maybe it’s better if you hear it from the Guild Master herself. Well then, it was nice meeting you, Wilhelm-kun. No, the ‘Hero with the Magic Eye’. Or was it the ‘Demon Lord the Second’?” (Lilliana)

“Both were nicknames imposed on me without my consent. I don’t particularly like either of them.” (Wilhelm)

“That’s right. It brings back so many memories from our school days.” (Lilliana)

Those nicknames were given to me without my approval during my school days. 

Especially ‘Demon Lord the Second’; it was given after people started suspecting that I might become a Demon Lord. Just hearing it brings back unpleasant memories.

While those around me enjoyed calling me the ‘Demon Lord the Second’, I have no memory of ever granting permission for that title. I’d prefer to be called ‘The Genius and Outstanding Wilhelm-kun’. Oh well.

Suddenly, the guild door swung open energetically.

“Good morning! Well, it’s already noon. Anyways, hello!” (Sofia)

It was Sofia-san. Her greetings were accompanied by a lively bounce, and her ample bosom was as noticeable as ever.

“Huh? Is Anya-chan not here? Wil-kun, is this a customer?” (Sofia)

“No, it seems that she’s the inspection officer.” (Wilhelm)

Liliana offered a polite introduction while Sofia-san looked apologetic.

“Sorry you had to wait so long…” (Sofia)

“It’s okay, but we’re reaching the limit of what we can do. The previous inspector managed to extend it for this long, but we really need to do something soon.” (Lilliana)

“I’m truly sorry. We’ll do something about it as soon as possible.” (Sofia)

“Please do.” (Lilliana)

Liliana responded with a mysterious expression. There are definitely some circumstances that I wasn’t aware of.

“Also, let’s go out for a drink sometime, Wilhelm-kun.” (Lilliana)

With that unnecessary social greeting, she left the guild.

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Thanks for reading!

I don’t really get a lot of views for this series that’s why I don’t post as much, mostly because NU doesn’t show this series on their front page whenever I post.

Idk why, but I suddenly got a large sense of motivation to do this series. Maybe it’s because I have no idea what’s going to happen in the story so it feels kinda exciting.

Anyways there will be more chapters coming out per week. I actually enjoy translating this more than my other ongoing series lol.

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“Get up already, you lazy NEET! Arghh!” (Mew-chan)

The futon I was clinging to was forcefully pulled away.

“Owwww! It hurts!” (Wilhelm)

Argh, the worst way to wake up.

My body is still stiff and aching all over from the neck down to the tips of my toes.

It was a bad idea to fight last night after all. Uuuuuu… it seems like today will be another tough day.

“Seriously, it had to be you to wake me up from my peaceful sleep.” (Wilhelm)

It’s Mew-chan. I never thought the day would come when I’d be awakened by a magical beast.

“It’s already noon, go and do your work mew!” (Mew-chan)

“Adding ‘Mew’ at the end sounds depressing, you know.” (Wilhelm)

“That’s racial discrimination meww—” (Mew-chan)

Sparks fly early in the morning as both Mew-chan and I glare at each other with fierce expressions.

Let’s settle with this thing today—

Or so I was going to, but then, Anya flutters into the room.

“Mew-chan, has Wil-sama woken up?” (Anya)

Both of us quickly put on smiles and linked our arms right before we clashed.

“Oh, good morning, Anya. It’s a beautiful morning!” (Wilhelm)

“Sodane!” (Mew-chan)

“Hehe, you two seem to be getting along well. Lunch will be ready soon, so please go wash your faces.” (Anya)

“Huh, lunch?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes, it’s already lunchtime. It’s half past twelve.” (Anya)

Seriously? I thought it was only around nine. So I did overslept. Hahaha…

“This NEET…” (Mew-chan)

Well, my body was tired from yesterday so it can’t be helped, right?

…

Today, lunch consisted of sandwiches, a specialty of Anya.

Soft-textured bread, with a large hamburger and vegetables tightly sandwiched in. To be honest, it’s incredibly delicious. The richness of the meat flavor is outstanding, and it’s easy to eat because it’s a sandwich. I could eat this every day.

Even the accompanying tomato soup is delicious. The gentle taste seeps into every joint of my sore muscles, providing a soothing feeling.

After finishing the meal, I sat on the sofa and browsed through the newspaper.

Oh, the time for this year’s spring festival is gradually approaching. It’s a peaceful piece of news. Also, there was a grand entrance ceremony for new government officials at the castle. Come to think of it, everyone who was my classmate is entering the workforce this year.

…I’m a shut-in while everyone else is getting employed. The gap is really something…

Well, they’ve probably forgotten about someone like me. Getting a job, getting married, having children… They’ll probably have a happy retirement.

As for me… how long will I continue to be a shut-in? Well, I was kicked out of my parents’ house, so maybe I’m not completely a shut-in anymore.

Even so, I’m at best just a NEET.

It’s tough. I’ll just ignore my classmates if I see them. I don’t want to get reminded of the gap between us.

And seriously, why are those who treated me poorly and discriminated against me at school living a happier life than me? It’s infuriating. There is something definitely wrong in this world.

Haa, it’s not fun at all.

“Wil-sama, I’ve prepared coffee for you.” (Anya)

“Thanks, Anya~” (Wilhelm)

Anya is my only ally after all. I kind of want to be spoiled by Anya for the rest of my life.

“W-What happened? I suddenly felt a great sense of gratitude just now.” (Anya)

“Yeah, I’m really grateful. Thank you.” (Wilhelm)

“You really like coffee, don’t you? I’ll make another for you if you want.” (Anya)

Anya is a good girl. She’s almost too good for me. Learn from Anya, all you rotten classmates of mine.

“Oh, I’m going to head out for a quest soon. I’m sorry, but please take care of the shop again.” (Anya)

She takes off her cute apron.

“Do we still have a quest ongoing or something?” (Wilhelm)

“Well, actually, we got one quest this morning. It’s for collecting medicinal herbs, so I’ll go and finish it quickly.” (Anya)

“Alright, do your best!” (Wilhelm)

I stayed behind. It’s a good time to let my body rest.

Since I had free time, Anya let me read a girls’ novel she had read a few years ago. There are some awkward parts, but it’s surprisingly interesting.

So, Anya’s pure heart was nurtured by these kinds of stories, huh? If I ever have a daughter, maybe I should let her read such works.

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It was a peaceful day. 

The wind from the window feels refreshing, the town is quiet, and the coffee Anya made is delicious. She left me plenty for refills, so I took my time and had several cups.

At one point, Sophia-san dropped by the guild.

Seeing nothing on the quest board, Sophia-san greeted me and quickly went back. It seems she’s doing some side job, as quests alone won’t sustain. She’s quite diligent, unlike me.

In the evening, Anya came back carrying a large paper bag.

She received a lot of vegetables from the neighbors again. Man, she’s really popular. Well, she’s a kind and cute girl so I can understand why. If Anya and I were neighbors, I would want to give her something too.

“I’m back. I’ll prepare dinner right away.” (Anya)

I always look forward to her cheerful words when she returns, it makes me oddly happy.

And I also like watching Anya cook. It’s a charming sight that is worth paying for. I want to keep watching it forever.

Mew-chan had kindly prepared the bath, so I decided to go in first.

After washing myself for a while, I felt a presence near the bath entrance.

Is Mew-chan coming to check on me again? Even though I’m a shut-in, I can at least take a proper bath. She’s probably here to make fun of me again.

“Um, excuse me…” (Anya)

To my surprise, it was not Mew-chan who timidly entered but Anya.

“Huh…?” (Wilhelm)

I must have had a ridiculous dumbfounded expression.

But I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

Anya had wrapped herself in a thin white bath towel and shyly entered the bath.

“I-I apologize. I know it might be inappropriate, but I really wanted to try washing Wil-sama’s back.” (Anya)

I’ve already washed it tho… What a shame… No wait, I can just wash it again.

“Y-Yeah, sure.” (Wilhelm)

I stumbled over my words. I seemed to be more nervous than she was.

Because, to me, Anya looked like an angel. So much so that her skin seems to be glowing.

“P-Please, go ahead.” (Wilhelm)

Anya gave me a look full of maternal warmth.

“U-Understood. E-Excuse me then.” (Anya)

As I turned my back, Anya gently poured water over me. Then, with her cute palms, she foamed up the soap and delicately stroked my back with graceful movements.

Ahhh… This is nice. Her touch is too gentle, it feels amazing. What’s this? It’s the best.

“Hehehe, you have a strong back, Wil-sama.” (Anya)

“I used to work out quite a bit back then.” (Wilhelm)

Well, not anymore.

“In noble households, do young maidens like me come to bathe and wash the body of their lord every day?” (Anya)

“Ah, some tasteless nobles might do that.” (Wilhelm)

“Huh? Then, Wil-sama…” (Anya)

“It’s my first time, you know?” (Wilhelm)

“Uuuu. Our neighbor is a liar.” (Anya)

Perhaps she got some misinformation and accidentally blurted it out. Thanks to the neighbors, though. I had a pleasant experience.

“Anya’s hands feel so good. I wish you could keep doing this forever.” (Wilhelm)

“W-Well, if that is your wish, Wil-sama. I find touching your back very pleasant as well.” (Anya)

*stroke stroke stroke* 

She continues to gently stroke my back and upper arms.

Is this what happiness feels like?

It feels incredibly good. This is the best.

Who would have thought such happiness awaited me in my shut-in life? Ugh, it’s as if all the struggles I’ve faced so far are being washed away along with the soap by Anya’s soothing hands.

“Wil-sama, thank you for yesterday.” (Anya)

“Yesterday?” (Wilhelm)

“Aravesk-san delivered a letter of gratitude and a generous reward to us yesterday. She was overjoyed and started shedding tears of happiness at being able to return to being a normal human.” (Anya)

“That’s good to hear.” (Wilhelm)

As expected of the Demon Lord’s ultimate magic. It seems the effect was outstanding.

Anya gently pours warm water over my back.

Ah… it’s already over. But it was great while it lasted. I felt incredibly happy.

Looking back, I could see Anya blushing but smiling happily.

“Thank you. It felt great. How about I wash your back too, Anya?” (Wilhelm)

“W-well, um… I can’t bother you with that.” (Anya)

“It’s a simple task, you know?” (Wilhelm)

Anya placed her hand around her chest area, letting out a sad sigh.

“It’s just that I haven’t fully matured as a woman yet. When I have a body that can satisfy Wil-sama, please ask me then.” (Anya)

“Are you talking about your breasts? Are they not growing yet?” (Wilhelm)

“Hehe, I apologize for raising your expectations. I’m still far from that. I want to have voluptuous breasts like Sophia-san rather than these modest ones.” (Anya)

Washing the back has nothing to do with breasts, but it seems to be a matter of Anya’s pride as a woman. Pushing this topic too much might upset Anya so let’s just drop it.

“I see. Well then, let’s save this for when that day comes.” (Wilhelm)

“Yes! On that occasion, please allow me to wash every part of Wil-sama’s body and hair.” (Anya)

“Sure, I’m looking forward to it.” (Wilhelm)

Hm? All of my body?

So, she means she’ll even wash, well, that thing of mine. A pure and cute girl like her doing something like that…

“Well then, I’ll go back to cooking. I’m a bit worried about leaving Mew-chan there alone.” (Anya)

“Oh, I’m always making you do the cooking. Should I help out too?” (Wilhelm)

“No, I enjoy cooking. Please don’t worry. Wil-sama, please relax and take your time.” (Anya)

Anya leaves the bath.

But she quickly peeked back in, as if she had a question for me.

“Um, what do you think of Sophia-san’s figure, Wil-sama? Do you think it would be better to have breasts like hers?” (Anya)

I recall. It was indeed an unbelievably large size. With breasts that big, one could probably keep fondling them for decades without getting bored.

“Well, having bigger ones is never a bad thing.” (Wilhelm)

“Alright, then I’ll drink plenty of milk.” (Anya)

“I guess I prefer a taller height. Anya is still quite petite.” (Wilhelm)

“W-well, I’ll make sure to drink plenty of milk regardless.” (Anya)

“Sure, just be careful not to overdo it.” (Wilhelm)

Drinking too much can upset your stomach, you know.

Anya fluttered back to the kitchen.

While reminiscing about the feel of Anya’s hands, I slowly sank into the bath. It was a blissful time. I look forward to the day when Anya grows into an alluring, slender woman.

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I mean… I’m no girl or anything, but I‘m sure there are some downsides to having big ones. I guess MC just prefers bigger. Also I have no idea if drinking milk actually helps in that aspect or not. I keep hearing about it but idk if it actually works.

This illustration is definitely gonna get flagged by Google Adsense lol.

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“Wil-sama, I received some cherries as a gift. How about having them for dessert after dinner?” (Anya)

“Sounds good. I want to eat them.” (Wilhelm)

“Hmm?” (Mew-chan)

“What’s wrong, Mew-chan?” (Anya)

Mew-chan, on the other side of the kitchen, seems to be on alert, as if sensing something outside. She must have detected the same presence I did.

As expected of a magical beast. Even if not in the wild, her ability to sense presence is high.

“Mew-chan, is someone coming?” (Anya)

Oh, the back door is not locked. This could be bad.

By the way, the back door is right in front of us, just beyond the kitchen table where we are. If I close the door now… probably won’t make it in time.

*Bang* 

The back door is forcefully swung open.

The force was strong, so the door naturally bounced back, closing itself.

What on earth is going on? If that was a thief, they must be quite a fool.

I opened the door again.

This time, I gripped the handle and carefully opened the door.

“Emergency, emergency, it’s a big deal! Quest level emergency!” (?)

It’s a woman in her late teens or early twenties. Her large breasts bounce energetically.

With incredibly large breasts and a distinctive ponytail, she seems like a lively person. Her eyes are wide open, full of vitality and the thighs extending from her shorts are dazzling to me.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen the cleavage and thighs of a teenage girl. Were they always this radiant? Because my gaze seemed to be getting inappropriate, I looked at Anya to recompose myself. Ah, her small chest gives a peace of mind.

“Hey, Anya. Is that woman a friend of yours?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes. She’s Sofia Barrett. She’s my friend and also a guild member.” (Anya)

“A guild member? Surprising.” (Wilhelm)

Sofia energetically entered the kitchen. She seems to be the complete opposite of the quiet and modest Anya. Bright and full of energy.

I mean, her breasts are bouncing a lot. How much do they bounce? They are much larger than my head. They bounce so much that my gaze is inevitably drawn to it. Wearing a top that emphasizes the cleavage is also quite provocative.

“Amazing…” (Wilhelm)

I unintentionally let out a comment about her breasts. Sofia heard it and grew more wary.

“Hmm? You there, what exactly did you say was ‘amazing’ just now?” (Sofia)

“The grace of a woman, I guess? I felt the greatness of a lady that I haven’t seen in a while.” (Wilhelm)

I said something random.

“You were looking at my breasts, weren’t you?” (Sofia)

“Soda ne.” (Mew-chan)

I intended to deny it, but Mew-chan answered in my stead.

“I knew it~” (Sofia)

I pinched Mew-chan’s cheek without saying anything. Mew-chan pinched my cheek back.

“Oh, you two seem close. I’ve never seen a man get along so well with Mew-chan. That’s kinda amazing. Ah, wow, there are cherries. Anya-chan, is it okay if I eat them? Itadakimasu!” (Sofia)

She’s eating so fast! Hey, leave some for me too!

Apparently, Sofia’s appetite seems to be the usual thing as Anya is watching with a smile, unsurprised.

“So, Sofia-san. Coming to my place at this hour, is something wrong?” (Anya)

“Oh, right. It seems like Aravesk-san from the Force Avenue is showing blood-sucking symptoms. Someone contacted me saying that she was starting to go crazy.” (Sofia)

Blood-sucking symptoms—

In other words, a vampire. Vampires are part of the demonic race which are scattered around the city, but they generally live normal lives. Rarely do they cause any trouble. The fact that one of them is causing trouble makes this an urgent request. I hope the situation isn’t too dire.

Anya stood up.

“Let’s go right away!” (Anya)

“Are you sure? The opponent is part of the demonic race. Even if they look like an ordinary person, their magic should be quite strong.” (Wilhelm)

“Aravesk-san was originally a human. She ended up like this after being bitten by a vampire and now whenever she sees the moon, her vampire side awakens. She won’t stop without the use of my purification magic. If left alone, she might be disposed of by the soldiers.” (Anya)

“I see. We need to do something about that.” (Wilhelm)

“Yes. We will save Aravesk-san. <Grand Bahamut>, mobilize!” (Anya)

“Yeah!” (Sofia)

The woman referred to as Sofia raised her fist energetically. Her gestures are childlike. If we’re talking about composure, Anya is far superior.

Her big eyes look at me curiously.

“So? Who are you, exactly?” (Sofia)

Is she seriously asking that at this time? Shouldn’t you have asked that the moment you got here?

…

The guild <Grand Bahamut> has only two members, excluding Mew-chan.

One is Anya, and the other is Sofia Barrett, a friend and neighbor of Anya.

By the way, Sofia is apparently 18 years old, older than me. No wonder she has that seductive charm.

Guided by Sofia, we run through the night city.

Ah, I forgot to bring a sword because we left immediately… Oh well, I’ll manage somehow. After all, I’m a genius.

The muscle pain still stings a bit, but it’s not as painful as earlier in the day.

It’s probably thanks to the slow bath I took earlier. I can probably endure this level of pain with my willpower.

We turn a few corners and continue running. As we got closer, I gradually started to feel the presence of magic nearby. There’s also a faint sense of miasma in the air.

“There she is! Aravesk-san!” (Anya)

“What on earth is happening? Aravesk-san is attacking people, biting their necks, and drinking blood. Oh, but the middle-aged man she’s feeding on seems to be feeling incredibly good.” (Sofia)

“Being bitten by a vampire is said to feel good. But Aravesk-san, who is biting, looks really uncomfortable.” (Wilhelm)

Honestly, her face seems to be saying she’d prefer the blood of a younger, more handsome man.

By the way, Aravesk-san is around 30 years old. She has a slightly beautiful face with an unfortunate expression. Her complexion is pale, and her eyes shine red. Perhaps due to vampire transformation, her pointy teeth and nails are pretty noticeable.

“For now, let’s try to stop the bloodsucking. If she keeps at it, that guy might even turn into a vampire. Let me deal with this real quick.” (Wilhelm)

“No, I will take care of this.” (Anya)

“Anya? Are you sure about this?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes. After all, I am the guild master of <Grand Bahamut>.” (Anya)

She seems kinda frail though.

*Tap-tap-tap*

Anya steps forward with a cute rod she brought from home in her hand. Such rods can be used in fights to enhance the user’s magic.

In an instant, magic started to accumulate in the gem at the tip of the rod. Anya seems to have quite a talent for magic.

Anya raises the rod towards the sky and…

“Here we go! Purification magic: [Saint Flare]!” (Anya)

Holy white flames envelop Aravesk-san.

Though it takes the form of flames, it’s not hot. This magic is created for purifying curses and malicious energy eating away at the body.

Purification magic can only be wielded by those with a pure heart. What a fitting magic for Anya. Even going through the trouble of taking care of a shut-in like me, her heart must be exceptionally pure.

Aravesk-san twists her expression in pain.

She stops the bloodsucking and pushes the middle-aged man away.

Then, she flails her arms and struggles to escape from the purification magic.

The bloodsucking impulse doesn’t seem to have subsided yet. Aravesk-san drools and glares at us. She looks terrible. She’s probably lost her sanity and has turned into a monster driven by their instinct to suck blood.

“Such a shame, a beauty gone to waste.” (Wilhelm)

“You can fight, right?” (Sofia)

“Yep. Sofia-san, please step back. I’ll support Anya’s purification.” (Wilhelm)

“Alright, I’m interested in seeing what you can do. Here’s a little gift from me.” (Sofia)

Sofia concentrates magical energy at her fingertips. Her fingertips are pointed at me.

“Support magic: [Body Builder]!” (Sofia)

Whoa, seriously?

This is a type of magic they didn’t teach at the school I attended. I wonder if she learned it through self-study or perhaps through connections with a skilled mage while working at the guild.

The effect of the magic was just as the name suggested.

My muscles swelled like a bodybuilder’s and my clothes felt like they were about to burst. The softness of my belly, which was previously saggy, probably turned into a set of six-pack abs.

A sense of weight is added to my body.

Come to think of it, using magic that puts such a strain on the muscles during severe muscle pain—is this really going to be okay? Well, it’s too late to worry about it now. Anyways, I’ll probably just have a nice long sleep after today.

In no time, I rapidly transform into a macho man.

“Wow, amazing! Boys do become bulkier when they use it.” (Sofia)

“Please don’t do it without asking next time. Even without any buff-type magic, I’m strong, you know.” (Wilhelm)

“Sorry, sorry, but your abilities have definitely increased. So, do your best!” (Sofia)

Sofia doesn’t seem remorseful at all. On the contrary, she looks rather amused. She’s laughing playfully while rolling her eyes.

Oops. Aravesk-san is extending her claws to go after Anya. When the bloodsucking impulse intensifies, the aggressiveness also increases, so she will start to attack people indiscriminately.

“Eek! Aravesk-san, it’s me. Can’t you see?” (Anya)

Anya, in a state of panic, elegantly dodges the attack.

That’s quite a skillful movement. Perhaps she learned at least the basic combat techniques from her father, who was the previous guild master.

If she can move so gracefully, Anya might be able to fight with a sword.

Aravesk-san changes direction by putting strength into her legs and lunges at Anya again.

“Sorry, this might hurt a bit.” (Wilhelm)

I close the distance in an instant and deliver a palm strike to Aravesk-san’s side.

I’m not sure if I used the correct amount of force. I hope I didn’t crush any internal organs or anything.

Aravesk-san is sent flying, crashing into the wall of a nearby house.

Did that restrain her movements? No… of course it’s not that easy. Aravesk-san rises like a zombie with bloodshot eyes. Her long, beautiful hair sways mysteriously in the magical breeze.

“Uwawawa, Wil-sama, she’s about to use a powerful magic!” (Anya)

“Don’t worry. It’s not a problem.” (Wilhelm)

“Can you dodge it?” (Anya)

“Well, when you’re as good as I am, you don’t need to dodge it. More importantly, after Aravesk-san finishes casting that magic, there will be an opening. That opening will be the sign for Anya to use her purification magic again.” (Wilhelm)

Anya nods in agreement just as Aravesk-san’s casts her magic.

“Blood Magic: [Death Blood]!” (Aravesk)

Evil blood magic shoots out from Aravesk’s wide-open mouth.

It’s like a waterfall of blood.

If it hits, it might not just blister the skin but could potentially dissolve the bones. The blood magic comes at me with intense horizontal force.

Generally, blood is filled with magic, which is why the magic used by vampires can be very powerful. If it hits, an ordinary person would suffer major injuries.

If I dodge, it might hit Anya. Well, not that I need to dodge.

I gather magic into my fist, reinforcing it. Then, with all my strength, I punch the blood magic. With that, I easily dispel the blood magic.

“Hehehe. How was that, Anya? Did you see that? I’m good, right?” (Wilhelm)

“That was amazing. To punch and nullify such an extremely dangerous magic… I genuinely respect you. But, are your hands okay?” (Anya)

“Of course. Not a scratch.” (Wilhelm)

This feels nice. The admiring gaze from a cute girl.

To think that I would receive praise instead of scorn. It’s truly something to be proud of.

I’ve been looked down upon both at school and at home. I never dreamed that a day like this would come.

“Now, Anya, save Aravesk-san!” (Wilhelm)

“Yes! Purification Magic: [Saint Flare]!” (Anya)

“Gyaaaaa!” (Aravesk-san)

After letting out a somewhat villainous death cry, Aravesk-san falls to the ground, lying on her back. Her long hair spreads out widely.

After getting closer and seeing her face, she indeed looks like a quiet and beautiful woman.

Poor thing. If only she hadn’t become a vampire, she could have had a normal life, or even a better one than most people, given her beauty.

“Wil-sama, I’d like to take Aravesk-san back home. Could you help me?” (Anya)

“Ah, sure. Uh, but wait a moment.” (Wilhelm)

I place my hand near Aravesk-san’s heart.

“?” (Anya)

It’s not anything inappropriate.

I infuse my hand with magic. Various magic circles, large and small, glow and shimmer around my hand.

“Saint Flare can temporarily suppress the bloodthirst, but that’s about it. I’ll return her to her human form.” (Wilhelm)

I concentrate for a moment.

“Dispel Magic: [Discourse].” (Wilhelm)

A powerful surge of magic emanates from my hand. It not only lifts my bangs but also causes Anya’s hair and skirt to float.

Anya hurriedly held down her skirt, but I could see everything perfectly. She blushes, tightly seals her lips, and her eyes blink in embarrassment.

“Did you… see…?” (Anya)

“No, not at all?” (Wilhelm)

“It was red, right?” (Anya)

“No, it was yellow with white polka dots. Ah…” (Wilhelm)

Another trap. Why did I fall for it again? 

“Wil-sama, you’re quite a naughty person, you know? It’s embarrassing… but I don’t mind. After all, Wil-sama will eventually become my future husband.” (Anya)

“Hahaha… A shut-in like me can’t get married, you know?” (Wilhelm)

“No, you’re not a shut-in. You’re already an excellent guild member, you know?” (Anya)

True, I might be registered with <Grand Bahamut>, but deep down, I’m still a shut-in. My main job is being a shut-in, with guild activities as a side gig, I suppose.

Anya’s face is still bright red but she seems to be smiling, so she probably isn’t angry. It must be incredibly embarrassing for her.

With everything over, I carried Aravesk-san safely to her house. Since she’s unconscious, I can’t exactly confirm the effect of [Discourse] on her. Well, it doesn’t matter; we’ll find out soon enough.

On the way back, Sofia gave me a suspicious look. She whispered a question to me in a voice that Anya couldn’t hear.

“The magic from earlier… That’s like legendary-level types of magic, right? Who exactly are you?” (Sofia)

“I’m just a humble shut-in.” (Wilhelm)

“Wow, that’s so not cool.” (Sofia)

Thanks for your honest opinion.

See what I mean? Anya is too kind. Normally, Sofia-san’s reaction would be appropriate.

By the way, “Discourse” is one of the Demon King’s ultimate magics. As far as I know, I’m the only one in the world who can use it in the present day.

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Thanks for reading!

I have a feeling that MC is just walking into all those traps by accident lol. He really made it sound like he’s doing his best to get caught.

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“I can’t believe that WIl-sama has been expelled by Robert-sama… This Richard is truly sad.” (Richard)

Richard Sebastian, the butler said that with a cheerful smile.

“Despite that, your face seems quite bright…” (Wilhelm)

“Oh, really? Hohoho.” (Richard)

It was laughed off.

“But, Wil-sama also seems more bright than usual. Looks like occasionally going outside and basking in the sunlight is what you needed after all.” (Richard)

“You say that but I have muscle pain all over my body…” (Wilhelm)

“To this Richard, it looks like you’re in good health. Hohoho.” (Richard)

Richard is a tall man with white hair. Despite appearing old, he is only fifty years old. His posture is upright.

The mustache on his face and the vest he always wears are the trademarks of an outstanding butler of the Wondersky family.

By the way, he has been taking care of me more than anyone else since my childhood, holding a position in my life more reliable than a father.

As for why Richard is here at the back entrance of Anya’s house, he came to deliver my personal belongings from my family’s house.

“I have brought your change of clothes, writing materials, grooming necessities, and anything else deemed necessary for daily life. Of course, your sword and armor as well—” (Richard)

“Ah, sorry, but I don’t need the armor. Strengthening my body with my magic makes it much sturdier. Armor just feels too heavy for me.” (Wilhelm)

“Oh, impressive. Is this what they call the Demon King’s ultimate magic?” (Richard)

“No, it’s a type of Hero’s Divine Sword Technique. Even though I say sword technique, there’s quite a bit of magic involved. Why don’t you give it a try, Richard?” (Wilhelm)

“Hohoho. Can one learn such things at my age?” (Richard)

“With my excellent teaching, anyone can do it.” (Wilhelm)

“Well then, I will be looking forward to it once you safely return home.” (Richard)

I wonder when that will happen. Richard probably had the same thought. Ah, I want to go home soon. I want to lounge around in the paradise in my room.

That paradise is my sanctuary. I can slack off without worrying about anyone.

Richard made a polite bow.

“Well then, I shall take my leave here. Please inform me first when Wil-sama’s engagement is officially decided.” (Richard)

“Oioi, how old do you think Anya is?” (Wilhelm)

“She’s in her prime of youth. Moreover, she’s beautiful. She will likely become a beauty representing the country someday. Hohoho.” (Richard)

He sure likes colorful romantic stories at his age.

Anya is probably around twelve or thirteen. It’s way too early for marriage talks.

…Well, she does seem like she’ll grow up to be a beautiful woman in the future. Her hair and skin are beautiful, and she has long legs. Her eyes are like precious jewels. I don’t know any other woman who has such a combination.

Richard boarded the carriage and headed back.

I guess I’ll go back to my new room. Ah, damn it. I have to start putting in effort again. My body is stiff and heavy, and even the slightest movement sends pain throughout my entire body.

This is genuinely the worst-level muscle ache ever.

I don’t want to do anything today. Not tomorrow, not the day after, not ever. Because I’m a shut-in.

Suddenly, I gaze at the street. Everyone is busy walking around, working hard.

“People sure are amazing.” (Wilhelm)

Day after day, working without complaining. Everyone seems dazzling to me.

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Due to the muscle pain, I ended up not doing anything until evening.

Well, I pretty much cleared out most of the quests piled up at <Grand Bahamut> yesterday, so there’s no more work left.

Even so, a slight sense of guilt still crept in.

If I were at my parents’ house, it would be one thing, but this is Anya’s house. Moreover, Anya has been out on quests since noon. To complete the few remaining modest quests. She’s definitely the hard-working kind.

Haa… Anya is so dazzling.

Despite being much younger than me, she’s still working hard, meanwhile, here I am spending the day taking naps at the store, under the guise of manning the shop.

I exchanged some harsh words with Mew-chan because she complained about me. Mew-chan asked me to help clean the guild, but I declined, citing muscle pain. That led to an argument. She kept calling me a NEET, which annoyed me, so I decided not to talk to her for a while.

Honestly, even if they are magical beasts, I wish they had the intelligence to understand the severity of muscle pain. Everything from the neck down hurts, it’s heavy and stiff, and I seriously can’t move. I can move at the speed of a turtle, but it still hurts.

Also, my profession is a shut-in. Being a shut-in means not leaving the room. I wonder what she expects from a shut-in.

Before I knew it, it was already evening.

Anya seemed to have received ingredients from the neighbors again and returned home carrying large paper bags in both hands.

“Wil-sama, thank you for manning the shop! It’s impressive to see you working even with muscle pain.” (Anya)

“Heh, well, it’s nothing for someone like me.” (Wilhelm)

I only crossed my arms and acted all high and mighty, but the muscle pain was enough to make me want to scream. Well, to be honest, I feel guilty for receiving praise when I know that I did nothing.

“As expected of Wil-sama! I’ll prepare dinner right away. Please make yourself comfortable and wait!” /

I’ll gladly let her do that. Muscle pain is intense, and I can hardly move.

I awkwardly approached the kitchen table with robot-like movements. Once I sat down, I felt relieved.

I stayed where I was and watched Anya as she prepared the meal from a distance.

She has a nice, perky butt, I think. Surprisingly, it moves a lot when cooking.

Anya’s chest hasn’t developed much yet. It’s just enough to push up her clothes slightly. But even though the size is modest, I’m sure she has cute breasts. After all, Anya is a beautiful girl, and her skin is glossy and beautiful.

Wait, my gaze is getting inappropriate. It’s not like I want to see Anya’s body. I just want to watch her cooking.

It’s nice to watch a girl happily singing while cooking. While wearing a triangular apron, she flutters around, occasionally talking to the vegetables as she cooks.

Just watching Anya cook makes me happy. It’s been a while since such feelings welled up in my heart.

Haa… She’s so cute. She’ll definitely make a great bride in the future. I don’t know for whom, but I envy her future husband. I can already imagine them living happy lives.

Ah, a delicious aroma is wafting in.

Even though I haven’t done anything today, I’m starting to feel more hungry than usual.

I wonder what’s for dinner tonight. It looks like she’s simmering something, maybe it’s curry.

Suddenly, Mew-chan, entered the kitchen. I don’t really want to see her face right now, especially after the fight we had today. She’s so noisy, calling me a NEET, even though I keep telling her I’m a shut-in. They are different things, okay?

“Oh, Mew-chan. Is the bath ready?” (Anya)

“Soda ne.” (Mew-chan)

“Wil-sama, the cooking will take a bit longer. Please go ahead and take a bath first.” (Anya)

“Tch, did I boil it just for the sake of the NEET mew?” (Mew-chan)

I’ll pretend I didn’t hear Mew-chan’s grumbling. It’s tiring to keep responding to her. Since Anya can’t hear them for some reason, I don’t want her to think I’m a weirdo.

Surely Anya can’t hear Mew-chan’s voice because her heart is pure. I feel like that’s the case. Maybe I can hear Mew-chan’s complaints because, unlike Anya, my heart is tainted.

“Um, is it okay to use the bath first? I feel kind of bad.” (Wilhelm)

“Yes! Please, go ahead. It’s pretty nice, you know~?” (Anya)

“Thanks. Well then, I’ll take you up on that.” (Wilhelm)

“Puu kusu kusu. Too bad, Mew. If you had waited until the young lady took her bath first, you could have had the broth¹ she left behind. Serves you right, Mew.” (Mew-chan)

Sparks flew in our gaze.

I feel like Mew-chan and I will never get along.

“Hehe, you two seem to get along well. Oh, if you’d like, why not go in together?” (Anya)

What kind of misunderstanding is this, Anya? We’re definitely not on good terms.

“Soda ne.” (Mew-chan)

“Hey, don’t mess around. Are you really saying you want to bathe with me?” (Wilhelm)

“Ha, you got it wrong mew. Rather, it’s frustrating that I can only say ‘Soda ne’ and ‘mew’.” (Mew-chan)

Phew. It would be dangerous. I definitely wouldn’t be able to relax if I bathed with this giant furball. There would be hair everywhere, and I wouldn’t want to clean the drain.

Though, I wouldn’t mind bathing with Anya. I’d like to wash each other’s backs.

“Hey, Anya, how about it? Want to join in?” (Wilhelm)

Before I knew it, I had made a suggestion. What am I saying?

“Hehe, I’ll refrain from joining today. I’ve already started the fire, you see. Please invite me again next time.” (Anya)

Starting a fire is quite a process. You have to ignite it, transfer the flame to flammable material to increase the heat, and then maintain it for an extended period by adding firewood.

Once the fire is lit, it’s dangerous to leave it unattended. Extinguishing it would be a waste of firewood, which is expensive.

Well, it can’t be helped.

…

I entered the bath with robot-like movements.

Ah, the warm water is penetrating my body.

It feels like this hot bath is doing wonders for my muscle pain. This must be the happiness after labor, even though I only worked yesterday.

It would be perfect if Anya were here with me.

Oh, there’s a silhouette outside the bath.

No way. Could it be? Is Anya really coming? What do I do? It would be embarrassing if she saw me naked.

What should I do? I’m really nervous.

Before I could mentally prepare myself, the door opened.

“Whoa, wait a minute. Anya, that’s not okay. Even though there’s an age difference, we’re still a man and a woman. This kind of thing should happen after nurturing love… Wait, it’s you. Damn it!” (Wilhelm)

Mew-chan was there with an astonished expression.

I can’t take it anymore; this is the worst.

“Hmm, what were you imagining, mew?” (Mew-chan)

She asked while picking her nose. Disgusting.

I filled the bath bucket to the brim with hot water and poured it over her.

“Waah, wh-what are you doing, mew?!” (Mew-chan)

Her white fur got wet in the water, and she looked strangely slender, like a different person. Haha, what’s with that? She looks so weak now.

“Anyways, what do you want?” (Wilhelm)

“I was just curious if a NEET like you can even wash yourself, mew.” (Mew-chan)

“Are you an idiot (baka)?. Baka, baka!” (Wilhelm)

“The one who says ‘baka’ is the real baka, Mew. Baka, baka!” (Mew-chan)

Ah, this is exhausting…

After kicking Mew-chan out, I relaxed in the water and let myself unwind. This place might be heaven without her around.

…

When I got out of the bath, the stew Anya was preparing was finished. I thought she was preparing curry, but my predictions were quite off. Well, the cooking methods are pretty similar anyway.

Wow, it looks incredibly delicious. Maybe it’s even better than the stew at a restaurant. Even though I haven’t done anything today, just looking at it makes me hungry.

“I don’t know if it suits your taste, but please enjoy.” (Anya)

“It’s definitely gonna be great. Looks super delicious. Itadakimasu~!” (Wilhelm)

Mmm~ The aroma, the smooth texture on the tongue, and the richness down the throat. The tenderness and sweetness of the carrots are irresistible, and the chewiness of the chicken is excellent. It tastes even better when you mix it in together with bread. I could go for seconds, thirds, and more of this.

“Anya, this is the best stew ever. It’s so good; you could open up your own restaurant with this kind of cooking.” (Wilhelm)

“Hehe, I’m really happy that you like it Wil-sama.” (Anya)

Hmm? All of a sudden, Anya’s eyes widened and she leaned forward from her seat, approaching me. Her beautiful deep crimson eyes gazed at my face. What mesmerizing eyes. They feel like they could draw me in. They possess a pure and radiant beauty that can rival any gem in the world.

Wait, isn’t she getting a bit too close?

Should I close my eyes? What is she going to do?

“There’s a bit of it at your mouth. Let me get it for you.” (Anya)

Anya scooped up the stew at the corner of my mouth with her index finger.

Oh. It’s embarrassingly childish for someone my age to eat like a child. But it was so delicious that it couldn’t be helped.

Ah—. Anya casually licked the stew off her finger as if it were the most natural thing. She did it in a quite sensual way, sticking her tongue out and licking it up.

“Huh? What’s wrong? Did I do something rude? I’m not familiar with aristocratic society. Is this a breach of etiquette?” (Anya)

“I, uh, no, actually, could you do that again?” (Wilhelm)

“Huh? But there’s no more on your face…” (Anya)

“Next time, then.” (Wilhelm)

“Sure, if it happens again.” (Anya)

“This NEET…” (Mew-chan)

I received a glare from Mew-chan, but whatever. What mattered was that Anya looked alluring just now. That was more important.

Anya essentially lives alone, so maybe she appears more mature than her actual age. Oh, right. Her age. It might be a good time to ask about that.

“How old are you, Anya?” (Wilhelm)

“I’m twelve years old.” (Anya)

That was about what I had guessed.

“Living alone at that age is quite impressive.” (Wilhelm)

Mew-chan extended her face into my field of view with a dissatisfied look.

Oh, right. She’s not exactly living alone. Sorry, sorry, but you’re distracting. I pushed Mew-chan’s face out of my line of sight.

“Anya, when did you start living alone?” (Wilhelm)

“Since last year, after my father passed away. My mother had already passed away from an illness a few years before that…” (Anya)

“I see… I’m sorry, I asked about something difficult again. Anya, do you have any relatives in this town?” (Wilhelm)

“I do. However, I love <Grand Bahamut>, so I have no intention of leaving this house. This guild has been precious to my father and me for a long time.” (Anya)

That precious guild is in trouble, though.

Living alone as a girl in these circumstances must be tough. Yet, she keeps smiling and even interacts with a shut-in like me. She’s truly a remarkable girl.

Well, I’ll return to my family’s house eventually. I have no intention of working hard in this guild forever. After all, my occupation is being a shut-in. It would be strange if I were working hard.

I slowly reached out my hand to Anya.

Anya seemed a bit wary, wondering what I was going to do.

I don’t plan to do anything special. I just want to pat her head.

I pat her as gently as possible while making sure that it was firm enough to make her happy.

Anya’s hair was silky smooth and had a pleasant texture.

“Anya, you’re amazing. It must have been tough doing all this alone.” (Wilhelm)

“Fwah… Huh?! Wha-what are you talking about? W-Wait, I haven’t even taken a bath yet, and I just came back from quests, so I must be sweating a lot. Awawa.” (Anya)

“Mmm, you’re amazing.” (Wilhelm)

She seemed extremely embarrassed and confused. Anya’s eyes were spinning around. Cute.

Maybe this is enough. Doing too much might make her uncomfortable.

I returned to my seat. Anya’s face is now warm and flushed.

“Fwah~ Mouu~ I’m sorry for being a little weird just now. But, I’m really happy. There hasn’t been anyone around to pat my head like that in a while.” (Anya)

“Well, that’s good. Let’s cherish the guild for your dad’s sake.” (Wilhelm)

“Yes, um… Actually, I have a dream. I want to make <Grand Bahamut> the best guild in this country someday. So, um… if you don’t mind, Wil-sama, could you help me?” (Anya)

“Me? I’ll do whatever I can to help. I also want to repay you for the delicious meal.” (Wilhelm)

Well, once my muscle pain is gone, that is.

Also, until I go back home. I don’t intend to work hard in this guild forever. After all, my occupation is a shut-in, so it would be strange if I worked too hard.

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And here I thought he’d never ask for her age. Honestly, I thought that Anya would be older and just look young but I guess not. 

There’s absolutely no way he’s heading back home anytime soon with that kind of mindset.

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1. Broth is a soup, but in this context, it just means the bathwater.

As a thank-you for the delicious lunch, I intend to work hard to repay the favor. Specifically, I plan to clear a bunch of the quests that had accumulated at <Grand Bahamut>.

Even us shut-ins possess feelings of gratitude for the kindness we’ve received.

So, with that in mind, I ventured outside the town.

Even if my muscles and spirit are a bit rusty, the skills and experiences I cultivated during my student days remain unclouded.

One of the Hero’s Divine Sword Techniques, ‘Flash Wind (Shunpu)’. It’s a technique that makes one run like the wind.

Back in my school days, the swordsmanship teacher said, ‘I can’t do it, but if you all can master this technique, it would be amazing.’ It’s a rare skill, and I, being the genius that I am, mastered it in three minutes.

From the moment I passed through the town gate, I’ve been using this technique to move at high speeds. My movements are so fast that to both people and monsters, it probably seems like the wind passing through.

Hehehe, it feels great to run with all my might after a long time.

Well, my muscles are screaming, though.

I’m sure I’ll have muscle pain tomorrow. Still, I want to do my best for Anya, who treated me to such a delicious and warm lunch.

With the old sword borrowed from Anya, I slash through the small magical beasts in my path.

The results were automatically recorded inside the quest log.

When I found the necessary materials for the quest, I quickly picked them up and stored them in a magical bag. By the way, I also borrowed this luxurious item from Anya; it can hold an unlimited amount of things.

Next, I used one of the Demon King’s ultimate magic spells, “Magic Avatar”. This magic allows me to create multiple duplicates of myself using magic.

The duplicates move according to my will and, can perform tasks assigned to them on their own.

I created thirty of these duplicates and gave them orders to collect herbs, mushrooms, and flowers.

“Hmm… The difficulty is lacking. It seems like a bunch of these are low-level quests related to material collection.” (Wilhelm)

Certainly, if an ordinary person tried to tackle them, it would take time… No matter how many I clear, it doesn’t seem like this will be a very profitable endeavor.

…

I ran like the wind and had my duplicates work until evening. I also fought and collected materials myself so I would say I put in quite the effort this time.

The nearby mountains are dyed in a deep red. It will be night soon.

Feeling hungry, I returned to the town. It’s dangerous to use high-speed movement here, so I just walked normally.

Delicious smells wafted from every shop and house.

I could see my original house in the distance.

We’re a powerful noble family, so we live in a relatively large house in a populated area. I’m really tired today, and I’m starting to long for my bed, no, my paradise.

But I have to report on my quests first.

I returned to the <Grand Bahamut> in the slightly quiet street at the center of the town.

I opened the wooden door and entered. What’s this? Only Mew-chan is inside.

“Hey there, I’m back.” (Wilhelm)

Even though it’s a magical beast, I still give a greeting.

“Oh, you’re back, you NEET.” (Mew-chan)

It’s a deep and gruff voice, quite resonant.

“By the way, you could have always talked, huh? What’s with that low voice? Is there a person inside your fluffy fur or something? Also, I’m not a NEET.” (Wilhelm)

“Don’t lie, you NEET.” (Mew-chan)

He gives me a look like he’s making fun of me. It’s really annoying.

“I worked hard today, so I’m a respectable member of society. Show me your mouth for a moment. Is there someone hiding inside that suit of yours? Maybe a person?” (Wilhelm)

“Oi, cut it out!” (Mew-chan)

Forcing its mouth open, I take a look inside. Hmm, it has nice teeth. Looks like it takes care of them properly.

Wait, that’s not it. It seems like there’s no one inside. That’s strange.

“Ah… I’ll remember this.” (Mew-chan)

Ew, saliva is coming out. That’s enough.

I close Mew-chan’s mouth.

“I’m here to report the completion of the quests and then head home.” (Wilhelm)

“Yeah, whatever. Staying at home suits you mew. Hahaha.” (Mew-chan)

“Want me to turn you into experience points?” (Wilhelm)

“Hahaha, that’s an interesting joke, buddy.” (Mew-chan)

*Bzzt Bzzt Bzzt* Sparks flew between me and Mew-chan.

Oh, it’s on. A mid-level magical beast like Sodane Mew can never match up to me. After all, I’m the best. Nahahaha.

It clenches its fists. Oh, It’s really going to challenge me. Quite brave. I cracked my fingers in return.

Since I’m definitely going to have muscle pain tomorrow, it wouldn’t hurt to let loose a bit here.

“Bring it on!” (Wilhelm)

“Come at me, you worthless NEET!” (Mew-chan)

“Uoooohhhhh!” (Wilhelm)

“Mew―――――――” (Mew-chan)

“I’m back~” (Anya)

The wooden door swung open.

The previously tense atmosphere in the shop felt like it instantly turned into a flower field.

Ah, how cute. Anya has returned.

Mew-chan and I hurriedly put away our fists, but in our haste, we accidentally collided with each other. Naturally, we ended up in a position where we were hugging each other.

So fluffy.

“Hehehe, both of you seem to be getting along very well.” (Anya)

“Mewww…” (Mew-chan)

It let out a seriously dissatisfied sound. Well, I feel the same way about you.

“Thanks for looking after the place, Mew-chan. No customers came, huh?” (Anya)

“Soda ne.” (Mew-chan)

Anya is holding a large paper bag with ingredients in both hands. Probably the ingredients for dinner.

She also has a magical backpack on her back. It’s similar to what I used to collect materials in that it can hold as many items as you want.

“By any chance, were you also out on a quest, Anya?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes. I may be the Guild Master but I’m also a member of the guild. It’s just a small contribution, but I would also help to clear the quests. Ah, by the way, our ingredients were shared with us by our neighbors. Hehehe. I’ll go make dinner right away.” (Anya)

“No, I can’t trouble you that much. You don’t have to cook for me.” (Wilhelm)

“Eh, but…” (Anya)

“Can you check all my completed quest for me?” (Wilhelm)

“I can certainly do that, but…” (Anya)

Anya gave instructions to Mew-chan.

Mew-chan was tasked with taking the ingredients to the kitchen and preparing the bath. Mew-chan might be an annoying one, but it sure is a capable magical beast to even help with household chores.

I unhooked the quest log from my waist and placed it on the counter.

Anya came over to the opposite side and took out the quest management book to cross-check it with my quest log.

“Hmm, hmm, hmm… Huh? How many quests did you take?” (Anya)

“Not sure. Around 30 or so, I guess?” (Wilhelm)

“Th-thirty? That’s amazing. As expected of Wil-sama. I have so much respect for you… I mean, I can barely manage one quest a day.” (Anya)

When I heard that I proudly puffed out my chest. Anya gave me a look of admiration, and it made me feel really proud.

After all, she’s an incredibly cute girl. There’s no way I could feel bad being praised by her.

“The bulletin board looks very neat now.” (Anya)

“Yeah, I think I’ve cleared most of the notable ones.” (Wilhelm)

“Thank you so much. It’s a tremendous help. I’ll settle the payment right away.” (Anya)

“No need for that.” (Wilhelm)

“Huh?” (Anya)

Anya, who had already started calculating the payment with a cheerful expression, tilted her head in a cute way.

“Consider it a thank-you for the delicious lunch. It was really amazing. Honestly, it’s the first time I felt happy in a while. If it helps, just think of the quests I did as a contribution to the guild’s maintenance costs.” (Wilhelm)

“No, it’s not that simple. Wil-sama worked hard for it, didn’t he?” (Anya)

“I may not look it, but I’m the son of a wealthy noble. So, money is not an issue for me.” (Wilhelm)

Anya closed her eyes and pondered.

And for a while. she continued contemplating what to do.

It seemed she didn’t have a repertoire for moments like this. Eventually, she showed a very apologetic and somewhat embarrassed expression.

“In that case, I’ll gratefully accept it… um, I’m ashamed to admit, but the guild’s operation cost is indeed a problem.” (Anya)

“I figured that might be the case. After all, there are only three people and one magical beast, including me.” (Wilhelm)

Most of the quests are so simple that anyone could handle them with enough time. Maybe the lack of trust from the town was the reason that the scope was so limited. If they trusted and relied on the guild more, then more challenging requests would come in.

Without trust, the guild can’t survive financially. In the case of <Grand Bahamut>, having more money would undoubtedly help.

“But, um, it’s only just this one time, okay? Starting from tomorrow onwards, I really want you to accept it.” (Anya)

“No, I’m going back to being a shut-in. If quests pile up again, I might come to work. I’d be happy if you could feed me lunch again at that time.” (Wilhelm)

“Huh? Well… um, I was told that Wil-sama would be staying at <Grand Bahamut> for a while.” (Anya)

“Did my father say that? I can’t inconvenience you by staying overnight. The quests are done, so I’m heading home today.” (Wilhelm)

“Calling it an inconvenience… at least have dinner before you go, please.” (Anya)

“I think there will be something at home.” (Wilhelm)

It would probably be leftovers from yesterday and some cold soup or something.

I reached for the wooden door.

……Maybe I did want to taste Anya’s dinner after all.

What am I thinking, being so sentimental? I’m going home. I did my part as a guild member for today.

“Well, I’ll come by again after a while.” (Wilhelm)

Anya looks lonely, worried, or rather, fidgety. Mew-chan is waving at me with a really happy expression. That annoys me.

“Wil-sama, take care… um, thank you for today.” (Anya)

Waving lightly, I left <Grand Bahamut>.

Although I didn’t spend much time here, it was fun.

Anya is cute, she praised me a lot, and I felt like I regained some human dignity.

“Well, I’ll check in again in about a week.” (Wilhelm)

There’s a pleasant smell coming from the residential area. My stomach grumbled loudly. Ah, I’m hungry. I wonder if they’ve prepared my dinner.

The night is getting a bit chilly. I’m really feeling it on an empty stomach.

…

“I’m back!” (Wilhelm)

Huh, my father is here. It seemed like he was waiting for me on the other side of the entrance.

I wonder if seeing his beloved son evolve into a worker brings him joy.

Let’s confidently report to him.

“Father, I’ve completed many quests—” (Wilhelm)

“Alright, grab him and take him out of the house.” (Father)

He gave instructions to a familiar guard. And the aforementioned target to be grabbed is me.

“Wait, what? Father, I worked, you know!” (Wilhelm)

I was grabbed by the arms of the two guards.

They were big guys strong enough to easily lift me up.

“You’ve been expelled from our home. It’s sad, but don’t come back. Even your father wants to cry.” (Father)

“But your face looks so happy.” (Wilhelm)

“That’s not true. I’m just overwhelmed with emotion that the disgrace—I mean, my eldest son, is finally standing on his own two feet.” (Father)

“Did you just call me a disgrace?” (Wilhelm)

“Must have been your imagination.” (Father)

Father looks really happy.

“Anyways, don’t come back until you’re a grown man. You’re a nuisance so you don’t have to come back.” (Father)

“You don’t have to say it twice! By the way, where am I supposed to sleep? I don’t even have any money.” (Wilhelm)

Father is smiling happily. That smile looks even more joyful than usual.

“Of course, it’ll be at the <Grand Bahamut>. I’ve already informed Anastasia that you’ll be under her care. Live in and learn the joy of labor. Fufufufu, now, tonight is a celebration!” (Father)

A banquet in celebration of expelling me. What a parent. This is too much.

“Oh, right. ‘Grand Bahamut’ holds a special place in my heart too. If you manage to ruin that place, even if you’re my son, I’ll mercilessly drive you out of this town.” (Father)

“Huh? Are you talking about that tiny guild with two people and a magical beast? You say that it has a special place in your heart but it seems like they’re having trouble with management.” (Wilhelm)

“That’s why I’m sending you there to do something about it. Listen, every time you try to come back home from now on, I’ll ruthlessly throw away your personal belongings from your room.” (Father)

“That’s terrible. A devil! The worst!” (Wilhelm)

“It pains me to do this, but I have no choice. I think I might cry.” (Father)

“Your face still looks happy!” (Wilhelm)

Damn it. He’s probably gonna wipe my room clean

Seriously, I’ve been kicked out.

Ah, they closed the door and locked it.

What am I supposed to do?

The night wind is cold. My stomach made a pitiful sound.

“Damn it, my body feels heavy. I’m hungry. I just want to lie down in bed.” (Wilhelm)

In the end, swallowing my pride, I returned to <Grand Bahamut>.

Anya welcomed me with a tremendously happy expression.

“Sorry, I’d be happy if you could let me stay.” (Wilhelm)

“You are very welcome!” (Anya)

“How dare you come back!” (Mew-chan)

There was one who didn’t welcome me, but it was decided that I could use a room on the second floor of the guild.

It’s much smaller than my room at home, but it seems like a comfortable place to stay.

Also, the dinner Anya made was incredibly delicious. The taste permeated every corner of my body. Perhaps it’s because I worked a lot today, but it was one of the most special dinners of my life.

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I mean my man’s got a point tho. If the place has a special place in his father’s heart, why didn’t he do anything until now? Anya’s father passed away last year or something, right? Maybe the guild only went downhill in recent months or something.

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“Wow, this is amazing.” (Wilhelm)

Anya skillfully prepared the meal with a flutter of her hands. It was quite luxurious.

Sausages that were thick and rich, with a satisfyingly crisp texture. 

Perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs had a slightly runny yolk. 

Fragrant onion soup and a fresh vegetable salad to go along with it. 

And the soft and warm bread.

“Wil-sama, I apologize for the simple lunch. I’m not sure if it suits the taste of a noble.” (Anya)

“No, no, no. Unless it’s a party, meals for nobles aren’t as extravagant as you think it is. What Anya made is much more luxurious than the usual lunch for a noble.” (Wilhelm)

Moreover, I can feel the love that was put into this meal.

There was no love in my meals back at home.

In the past year, every meal served at home was either cold or leftovers from the previous day. On the worst days, it was just hard bread and water.

They probably did it with the intention of ‘those who don’t work shall not eat’.

And yet… I never thought a day would come when I could eat such warm, soft, and delicious-looking food.

It was worth the effort to walk about thirty minutes from home to get here. The struggles paid off.

I tried biting into the sausage.

The juices from the meat were delightful.

“Wow, this is delicious! Is it okay for a shut-in like me to enjoy something this delicious? The guilt is like an extra seasoning, making it even more delicious.” (Wilhelm)

“Tch, you NEET.” (?)

Huh? I heard a low, gruff voice. Whose voice was that just now?

Could it be Anya?

No, no, no, Anya is currently happily enjoying her meal with a smile.

The only other creature at the dining table is Mew-chan, the magical beast. Could it be…? Magical beasts generally don’t speak human language, though.

“Hey, Anya. Did this one just talk?” (Wilhelm)

Anya looks at Sodane Mew.

The Sodane Mew was skillfully a bread with a knife and fork, spreading butter on top.

Wow, it’s a really dexterous¹ creature. It’s not common for magical beasts to be able to do things like this.

“Did Mew-chan really speak…? Or is it just Wil-sama’s imagination? Mew-chan can only say two words, ‘Sodane’ and ‘Mew’.” (Anya)

“Yeah, that’s right. Normally that is.” (Wilhelm)

Sodane Mew is that kind of creature.

“Then maybe it’s just my imagination.” (Wilhelm)

“Hehehe. I wonder about that. You NEET.” (Mew-chan?)

“Huh? No, seriously, this one definitely spoke just now. It said quite a few words, didn’t it?” (Wilhelm)

When I look at Mew-chan, it nonchalantly takes a bite of the bread as if nothing happened. It chews delicately and elegantly.

“Hey, Mew-chan, say that again.” (Wilhelm)

“Mew…” (Mew-chan)

“Liar—!” (Wilhelm)

It’s pretending to be all cute. Damn it. It’s frustrating. I didn’t expect to be mocked by a magical beast. Despite being a shut-in, I shouldn’t be below a magical beast.

Anya is chuckling. It seems that Anya didn’t hear Mew-chan saying, “You NEET”.

“That’s quite an amusing joke. Hehe.” (Anya)

She covers her mouth and laughs cutely.

In the presence of such a smile, I’m willing to forgive the occasional rude remark from a magical beast.

“Wil-sama, there’s still some soup left. Would you like more?” (Anya)

“Oh, absolutely. It’s super delicious.” (Wilhelm)

“Eh, you’re spoiling this NEET? I object!” (Mew-chan)

Mew-chan said something, but it seemed that Anya didn’t hear those words either. Apparently, only I can hear them.

Anya takes my soup bowl and heads towards the pot in the back. Meanwhile, I glare at the Sodane Mew.

Sodane Mew’s eyes become round and innocent-looking.

“Mew…” (Mew-chan)

“Liar! Don’t pretend to be cute just because you’re a magical beast. Come on, show me your true colors. Come on, come on.” (Wilhelm)

I pulled its cheek.

It’s surprisingly soft and quite stretchy.

“Me…Mew…” (Mew-chan)

Surprisingly, Mew-chan retaliated by doing the same to me. My cheek also stretched quite a bit. Perhaps not exercising for about a year has made my cheeks softer.

“Grrrrrr…” (Wilhelm)

“Mew, Mew, Mew, Mew…!” (Mew-chan)

Both of us refuse to give in, pulling each other’s cheeks, sparks flying between our eyes.

What on earth am I doing? The other party is a fluffy magical beast. I don’t even know any more at this point.

“Hehehe. You two seem to be getting along very well. Here, another serving for you.” (Anya)

“Oh, thanks. But just to be clear, this doesn’t mean we’re getting along or anything.” (Wilhelm)

“Sodane.” (Mew-chan)

Anya looks delighted. She probably doesn’t understand anything.

“Anya, have you known Mew-chan for a long time?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes. It’s a long story though.” (Anya)

“I don’t mind. I’ve got all the time in the world.” (Wilhelm)

After all, I’m a shut-in.

Anya narrowed her eyes, recalling distant memories.

“It started when I was six years old. It happened on a night with intense rain. My father, who had been out for work, came home with a troubled look. When I went to see him, he had a fluffy white magical beast wrapped in a towel in his arms.” (Anya)

“That was Mew-chan?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes. Mew-chan was just born at that time. I suggested returning it to where it was found, but I quickly backed down after hearing the circumstances. Around that time, the fur of the Sodane Mew was being traded at high prices in the market, and there was talk from several guilds about hunting for it.” (Anya)

“Ah, so it’s quite valuable, huh?” (Wilhelm)

“Right. But Mew-chan was so small at the time, so it was lacking enough fur to be sold. Apparently, it was spared due to resource management reasons. However, it was too small to fend for itself and couldn’t eat alone. So, my father brought it home, saying he wanted to take care of it. He wouldn’t let anyone else have it.” (Anya)

I see. Guilds can be ruthless when they see the potential for profit. Mew-chan might have been hunted down within a year if it had been let out for that long.

“Ever since that day, I’ve been taking care of Mew-chan. I was so happy that it would eat as much as I gave it. But, I got carried away and fed it so much that it grew this big.” (Anya)

“Well, if it’s eating such delicious food every day, it’s bound to grow bigger than usual.” (Wilhelm)

“Now it’s a splendid guardian of our guild. It can even stand guard when needed.” (Anya)

“It’s embodying the principle of ‘those who don’t work shouldn’t eat’, huh? It’s impressive that a magical beast is working properly.” (Wilhelm)

“You should work too. You NEET.” (Mew-chan)

Insults came from Mew-chan.

I glared at it intensely.

“Mew…” (Mew-chan)

“Liar! You don’t have such a cute personality!” (Wilhelm)

Anya seemed to be thoroughly enjoying Mew-chan’s cute voice, as she continued to smile radiantly.

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Shorter chapter this time, but the next one’s gonna be double the length of this one. I don’t remember if I mentioned this, but I’m just gonna complete vol 1 first and if I enjoy it, I’ll translate the rest of the 2 volumes too.

Also, today’s new year eve for me, so here’s an early happy new year.

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1. Dexterous mean showing or having skill, especially with the hands. Honestly, I never knew the definition; I only heard of this in MMO stats.

About three minutes passed while waiting for the girl to return.

The Lightning Dog was sleeping peacefully while the Sodane Mew was staring at me with calm eyes from the counter.

I sat back in the chair, lost in thought.

I wonder what got the Lightning Dog so excited just a while ago. It seemed restless and unsettled. Did something happen earlier?

The girl came back with a flutter.

Earlier, she wore a red skirt, but now she had a white one.

She elegantly poured tea into a stylish teacup and placed it gently in front of me.

“Please have some tea. I’m sorry for showing you something so unsightly earlier.” (?)

“Huh? No, I didn’t see anything.” (Wilhelm)

It was obvious from her eyes that she didn’t believe me.

“Was it pink?” (?)

“What are you talking about? It was a pure and lovely white, right? White suits a girl so well. It’s a color that looks good on cute girls, ah—” (Wilhelm)

Oops. The girl looks dejected now.

“No, seriously, I didn’t see anything.” (Wilhelm)

Spending such a long time as a shut-in sure took a toll on my conversation skills. I walked right into such a simple trap.

“I can’t believe I showed you something so embarrassing…” (?)

The girl weakly and unsteadily sat in the chair opposite me.

While facing each other across the small table, the girl avoided eye contact and combed her hair with her fingers.

“Did your skirt end up like that because you were playing with the Lightning Dog earlier?” (Wilhelm)

“No, I wasn’t playing with it. It was startled by the sound of the underwater volcano eruption this morning and couldn’t sit still ever since. I wanted to calm it down so I took it out of the cage, but then it started going wild…” (?)

“Huh? Underwater volcano eruption?” (Wilhelm)

“It’s been happening quite frequently for a few months now… Apparently, there’s been a lot of intense tectonic activity at the bottom of the sea, causing these sounds. When it erupts, bits of volcanic rock fall into the city. It seems to be a rare occurrence in history, happening every few decades or so.” (?)

“Oh, I see. I’ve been out of touch with current events lately.” (Wilhelm)

Well, being a shut-in, I hardly get any information from outside my room.

The girl eventually regained her composure and sat up straight. I could feel that her atmosphere had shifted into work mode.

The girl’s eyes were a beautiful deep crimson and those eyes were staring directly at me.

“*Ahem* Well then, let me introduce myself again. I am Anastasia Milkyway. I would be very happy if you could call me either Ana-chan or Anya-chan.” (Anya)

She gave me a bright smile.

She looks significantly younger than me. Maybe by around five years or so. Even though she’s still a child, she’s so responsible that it’s admirable.

Here I am, already seventeen, and a shut-in.

Meanwhile, this girl is working from such a young age. Anya sure is dazzling…

“Now then, here at this guild, we accept various quests from clients. Our guild name is based on the king of mythical dragons, the <Grand Bahamut>. Here at <Grand Bahamut>, we aim to fulfill quests quickly, diligently, and efficiently.” (Anya)

Despite being young, she’s so composed. She speaks politely, clearly, and slowly, making it easy to understand. I can’t help but respect her. If I was around her age, I wouldn’t be able to pull this off.

“<Grand Bahamut>, huh? When you say that the guild name is based on the king of mythical dragons, you’re referring to the famous dragon from the stories, right?” (Wilhelm)

I recall it was a tale where the protagonist, a girl, tries to save her country from a crisis. To accomplish that, she embarks on a journey to find the legendary Bahamut which is said to be at the edge of the world.

“That’s right! When I was little, my parents read that book to me countless times. It’s my favorite story. Bahamut is strong, kind, and wise, and I admire him.” (Anya)

I didn’t miss the sparkle in Anya’s eyes as she said that; it was shining like a sky full of stars.

“Heh, would you want to meet Bahamut if it existed?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes, of course. But he’s a dragon that soars in the sky, right?” (Anya)

“Well, yeah. But if the opportunity arises, I’ll show you.” (Wilhelm)

“Huh, have you actually met him before?” (Anya)

“No, I haven’t, of course.” (Wilhelm)

Well, I’m just saying that being the genius that I am, I might be able to find a way to meet him.

Bahamut is pretty massive, so you can’t just bump into him in the city. I’ve read research materials describing him as mountain-sized. It would be quite a spectacle if something like that showed up in town.

“Well, maybe someday.” (Anya)

Anya gave me a warm and friendly business smile. She probably thinks it’s impossible. Well, it’s not.

“So, what brings you to <Grand Bahamut> today?” (Anya)

“Well, it’s not exactly a matter of business…” (Wilhelm)

She tilted her head in curiosity.

“It’s a bit embarrassing, but I got kicked out of my house by my father. He just told me to go to this guild and that I’ll understand once I get there. There was no other explanation.” (Wilhelm)

“I see. I understand your situation completely!” (Anya)

“Huh? With just that?” (Wilhelm)

Anya looked like she knew something.

“Yes, Wilhelm Wondersky-sama, welcome to our guild!” (Anya)

She even knows my name.

What’s going on? Anya’s face lit up like she just met a charming prince. The already beautiful Anya became even cuter somehow.

“We haven’t met before, have we? Oh, by the way, just so you know, my family is a very renowned noble house, but you don’t need to be formal or anything. Feel free to call me Wil.” (Wilhelm)

“Yes, Wil-sama.” (Anya)

Did I meet Anya somewhere before? I have no recollection at all. We’re a major noble family, so maybe we casually exchanged greetings at some social event without me realizing it.

“Robert-sama mentioned to us at <Grand Bahamut> that you, Wil-sama, would be coming. However, he also mentioned that you’re like the mold sticking to your room, and it would take about a week to get you out. Yet, here you are, stepping outside in just one day! You’re truly amazing, Wil-sama!” (Anya)

I’m being praised just for going outside…?

Seriously, father, why are you introducing your beloved eldest son in such a way to a cute girl? Comparing me to mold… Unbelievable.

“The sunlight outside must have been quite intense, and walking through crowded places must have been challenging. Yet you managed without getting lost. I really think that Wil-sama is amazing. I sincerely respect you.” (Anya)

“Well, well, hahaha! I mean, I get it. It’s kind of impressive, but…” (Wilhelm)

When a cute girl praises you, your spirits naturally lift. I might have unconsciously straightened up, and my expression might have become more confident.

Anya seemed to notice the change in my demeanor and responded with a warm, maternal smile. That made me even happier.

“I’m looking forward to seeing your future endeavors, Wil-sama.” (Anya)

“Endeavors? Me? I haven’t been told anything by my father. Does Anya know something?” (Wilhelm)

I asked while sipping the tea.

Wow, this tea tastes great, it’s even comparable to that of a prestigious noble house.

I could tell that Anya brewed it with care. Her kindness seemed to seep into the flavor.

If this were at my home, my tea would be brewed more carelessly. Sometimes, they’d deliberately wait until it was cold before bringing it to me.

It feels like I’m finally drinking proper tea after a long time.

“Yes, we received a message from your father, Robert Wondersky-sama. He not only suggested making you a member of our guild but also mentioned that he wouldn’t mind if you lived here permanently, working day and night.” (Anya)

“Hold on a sec!” (Wilhelm)

That damn father of mine, what on earth is he saying?

Anya just smiles.

Cute. This smile is irresistible. In other words, there’s no escaping from this guild.

“Oh, by the way, he mentioned that he purposely didn’t tell you anything beforehand.” (Anya)

“Seriously?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes, seriously.” (Anya)

But this girl is also peculiar.

What pleasure does she find in making a shut-in neet like me, who has been holed up for a year, a guild member, and making me work?

It’s natural to assume that such a person won’t work seriously, right?

“Anya, do you really think I’ll work properly?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes, Wil-sama is an excellent man.” (Anya)

Uh, her expectant gaze is dazzling.

It’s been a while since I received a gaze that wasn’t disdainful. I think she genuinely expects me to work with a pure heart.

I might have no choice but to work. I can’t let this cute girl down.

“Why the heck did this happen?” (Wilhelm)

“Well, you see, it’s because my father and Wil-sama’s father were close friends.” (Anya)

“Seriously?” (Wilhelm)

“Yes. The two of them got along very well and often went out for drinks together.” (Anya)

“Hee, I didn’t know my father had friends outside the aristocracy. He had friends among commoners too?” (Wilhelm)

“Robert-sama used to visit our house as well. He brought sweets or alcohol as gifts, and he often gave me pocket money.” (Anya)

“He hasn’t given me pocket money for over a year…” (Wilhelm)

“Apparently. They even ended up talking about arranging a marriage between their children someday.” (Anya)

“That sounds like typical talk during a drinking session. If anyone’s going to get married, it would be my younger brother. He’s handsome, talented, and has a good personality.” (Wilhelm)

“But Wil-sama is also talented and very handsome?” (Anya)

“Eh, well, I don’t know about that hahaha.” (Wilhelm)

I sure am getting praised a lot today. Getting praised this much, I wonder if I’ll die by tomorrow.

It’s been a while since I’ve lived without being denied or shunned.

“Just the other day, Robert-sama brought it up to me. He said something along the lines of ‘If you want, I can give you my eldest son to be your husband.’” (Anya)

How far is my father going to go to treat me like a nuisance?

When I was born, he used to dote on me so much… I think.

“When I enthusiastically accepted the offer, Robert-sama was overjoyed.” (Anya)

Anya’s cheeks turned completely red, from her nose to her cheeks.

The gaze of a woman looking at me as a man.

So cute.

“Haa… What kind of story is my father telling to such an innocent girl? By the way, I’ve started to notice something. Could it be that this guild is in trouble to the point where they need me?” (Wilhelm)

People say that in difficult times, they’d even borrow a cat’s paw¹.

In other words, Anya is in a situation where she even wants to borrow the help of a shut-in.

So, when she consulted with my father, with whom her family has had a long-standing relationship, it probably led to a situation like, “You can use Wilhelm,” or something like that.

From my father’s perspective, it’s a good excuse to get rid of me, who’s stuck in the room.

Oh well.

Anya’s beautiful face was dyed with a tinge of sadness. It seems my speculation was correct.

“To be honest, it’s quite embarrassing.” (Anya)

Anya’s beautiful eyes cast a shadow.

“At our guild, Gran Bahamut, there are hardly any members… Well, actually, it’s just me, my friend, and Mew-chan.” (Anya)

“Only three people, huh? That’s quite lonely. Is Mew-chan also a friend?” (Wilhelm)

“She’s over there.” (Anya)

“Mew…” (Mew-chan)

Looking over, the magical beast, Sodane Mew, seemed a bit down.

“I see. So that’s Mew-chan. In other words, you’re in a situation where you’d even borrow the paw of a magical beast.” (Wilhelm)

I see, I understand now.

They are lacking a lot of manpower. No wonder they would even take in someone like me.

“When my father was around, the guild was more prosperous than it is now.” (Anya)

“I see. What happened to your father?” (Wilhelm)

“He passed away due to the epidemic last year…” (Anya)

Her expression became extremely somber.

“Oops, sorry. I asked about something painful.” (Wilhelm)

“No, it’s something I brought up, so please don’t worry about it.” (Anya)

The epidemic, huh? I vaguely remember it being widespread about a year ago.

I was already a shut-in around that time, so it didn’t concern me at all. It felt like something happening in a different world.

“Sorry, but I have another tough question.” (Wilhelm)

“It’s okay. What is it?” (Anya)

“Is the management of this guild okay?” (Wilhelm)

Running a guild is no walk in the park. You can’t sustain it with just kids, friends, and a magical beast. 

If it was the combination of the strongest manager, the mightiest adventurer, and the most powerful magical beast, maybe it might work. But Anya doesn’t seem like that type, and Sodane Mew is a moderately powerful magical beast. With this setup, I think the guild’s management is quite unsustainable.

“No, not at all.” (Anya)

Anya directed my attention to the bulletin board.

“I’m embarrassed to admit, but as you can see, we have a pile of requests…” (Wilhelm)

Despite the small size of the guild, the bulletin board was quite large, and indeed, it was filled to the brim with quests. Some are even stacked two or three layers deep.

It seems the guild is overwhelmed with quests, and they are struggling to keep up due to a shortage of guild members.

I guess this is where I come in.

If I can clear those quests, I might be able to return to my room, no, my paradise.

“I see. I’ve got the general idea. I’ll take care of all those quests.” (Wilhelm)

“Are you sure? It means going outside the city.” (Anya)

“As long as I can handle the muscle pain. Probably…” (Wilhelm)

“It’s quite hot today, you know?” (Anya)

“Once in a while, you need to break a sweat.” (Wilhelm)

Otherwise, you might forget how to sweat, and I don’t want to catch that kind of illness.

“Do you remember how to swing a sword?” (Anya)

“Once you get the hang of it, it sticks with you.” (Wilhelm)

“You’re such a reliable person. As expected of Wil-sama desu.” (Anya)

Hehe, feel free to rely on me as much as you want.

You’re talking to a person who was once known as a genius.

I’ll swiftly clear all those quests like the wind.

“Well then, shall we proceed with your guild membership registration?” (Anya)

Anya stood up happily.

“Oh, I don’t have an adventurer’s card. I might still have one at home, but I can’t go back now.” (Wilhelm)

“No problem. We’ll make a new one for you here.” (Anya)

“Sorry, but I don’t have any money…” (Wilhelm)

I didn’t bring any money with me. I mean, I was kicked out by my father without a chance to prepare. I don’t have anything in my hands or pockets.

“No problem. Our guild is currently running a special campaign for new members, and we’ll create one for you free of charge.” (Anya)

Seriously? Those are quite expensive.

But I guess that’s just how dire the situation is right now.

Anya went and took out a new quest book from a nearby shelf.

I signed the guild membership card and the quest book, infusing a bit of magic power into both. This magic serves as a personal authentication and is needed for formal procedures.

Alright, it’s done. With this, I’m officially a member of the <Grand Bahamut> Guild.

Being a guild member is quite convenient when handling quests as the quest progress is automatically recorded in the quest book via magic.

When I looked at Anya, her eyes were shining with joy. Apparently, I was the first new member since her father’s passing. Until now, looks like people had only been leaving, making the situation more difficult.

“Mew-chan, Mew-chan, let’s do that.” (Anya)

Sodane Mew repositioned itself next to Anya.

It seems like the two were practicing something together.

Anya, in an adorable manner, cleared her throat with a small cough and spread her arms wide, while Sodane Mew did the same.

“Welcome, Wilhelm Wondersky-sama, to <Grand Bahamut>! We sincerely appreciate your decision to join us!” (Anya)

“Sodane!” (Mew-chan) 

Ah, this feels kinda nice.

I’m genuinely being welcomed.

At home, I was treated like an unwanted nuisance. But here, I’m being genuinely welcomed. What a difference in atmosphere.

Gah, I think I might cry.

“Thank you. Let’s do our best together.” (Wilhelm)

I extended my hand.

“Yes! I look forward to working with you!” (Anya)

I shook hands with Anya’s small hand and also with Sodane Mew’s large and fluffy hand.

Alright, now that I’ve come this far, let’s give it my all on the quests.

*Grrrrrrrrrrrr*

That was the sound of my stomach just now.

Even I was surprised by the thunderous rumble—it sounded like the roar of a large magical beast or something.

I guess going outside for the first time in a year and walking around the town consumed more energy than I thought. Embarrassing. Super embarrassing. Once I became aware of it, my hunger only grew.

Anya let out a cute, bubbly smile.

“Well then, shall we start with a meal?” (Anya)

I felt sorry, but since I didn’t have any money, I ended up needing them to treat me. I couldn’t help but feel a bit pathetic.

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Thanks for reading!

I found a series I wanna pick up after finishing my other ongoing series, so I plan to switch to posting chapters alternatively between this and the new series afterwards. I’m like 70% through my other ongoing series, so almost there.

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1. An analogy for being so busy that there is a shortage of manpower to the point where even the smallest help is desired.

I saw a girl’s panties for the first time in a while.

After living in isolation for a long time, one can completely forget how precious, beautiful, and radiant it was.

“Ah… It’s dazzling…” (Wilhelm)

The panties fit gently against the skin. It makes her cute butt look even more charming. The pure white color even seemingly reflects the purity of a girl’s heart.

“Awawawawawa. To show something so unsightly during our first meeting. P-Please wait a moment.” (?)

Such an elegant and charming voice.

It’s nice. The flustered voice of a beautiful girl is soothing to the ears.

“Take your time. I’m not in a hurry.” (Wilhelm)

Considering I was a shut-in until just now, I don’t have any plans today, tomorrow, or the day after, for that matter.

Or rather, the panties are so dazzling that I want to keep looking at them.

Come to think of it, how did someone like me end up with such a lucky event?

Oh, right. It’s because I was kicked out of the paradise called my own room.

I reluctantly followed my father’s orders and came to a small guild in town, and the moment I reached there, I was greeted by a very cute pair of panties.

I wonder if that girl is working at this guild. She’s a really cute girl. Even her flustered appearance is cute.

Ah, beautiful girls are truly amazing.

“Ah mouu, come on, let gooo!” (?)

That beautiful girl is being dragged and her skirt pulled down by a small dog-like magical beast called a Lightning Dog.

The girl is desperately trying to resist and separate herself from the Lightning Dog, but the dog continues to wag its tail happily, seemingly enjoying the situation.

By the way, Lightning Dogs are cute-looking dogs with short legs. Due to their charm, they are highly popular as pets for nobles. In fact, I used to have one in the past.

Although Lightning Dogs are classified as magical beasts, they are friendly and rarely attack people. Their signature move is an electrical attack, but they can only shoot it once a day, and even if you get hit, it’s only enough to numb you. As such they aren’t lethal at all.

So, well, leaving them alone should be fine. I took a seat on a nearby chair.

I’ll just enjoy the view while sipping tea. 

“Awawawawa. U-Um, if possible, I would be extremely happy if you could help me.” (?)

“Hmm, so it has come to this.” (Wilhelm)

I wanted to keep watching, though.

“Yes, if possible. I apologize, but I don’t think I can separate this child with my own strength.” (Wilhelm)

“You could just give up on the skirt, you know?” (Wilhelm)

“B-but my panties would be visible!” (?)

“They’re already visible…” (Wilhelm)

“Waah!” (?)

It seems that she just noticed. Her face turned bright red, and her eyes spun around in embarrassment. So cute.

Well, well. Despite everything, even as a shut-in, I can’t help but be moved by that cuteness. I’ll at least lend a hand.

“So, do I just have to defeat that thing?” (Wilhelm)

Come to think of it, I didn’t bring a sword.

Well, I’m resourceful, and it’s not a problem. Besides, even if I had a sword, it’s probably all rusted from being left unused for so long.

*Snap, snap* 

I snapped my fingers.

“W-Wait a minute. This magical beast needs to be delivered to a customer later.” (?)

“Meaning?” (Wilhelm)

“I was hoping that you could help without hurting it.” (?)

“I see. Quite a hassle.” (Wilhelm)

“I apologize…” (?)

But, rest assured. I’m capable, so I’ll figure something out.

I approached the girl and the dog.

W-Wow, this looks even more cute up close. Were a girl’s panties always this radiant? The plumpness of her butt is enticing. I might even accidentally reach out. I want to gently run my hand along the round line, all the way down to her thighs.

Nonono.

I’m getting a bit too lecherous.

Let’s just deal with the magical beast in front of me.

I casually lifted the Lightning Dog by the scruff of its neck.

And what do you know? Since the Lightning Dog was still biting the skirt, I ended up pulling up the skirt in the process.

“Hiiiee~!” (?)

Tears welled up.

“Ah, sorry.” (Wilhelm)

“I-It’s okay. S-So, what are you trying to do by opening its mouth?” (?)

“I’m gonna put it to sleep. Sleep Magic: [Sleep Sleep].” (Wilhelm)

I raised my index finger and directed it towards the magical beast’s forehead.

The Lightning Dog who was hit by the magic, instantly fell into a peaceful slumber. This kind of magic is quite effective against a weak magical beast like this one.

With the Lightning Dog asleep, the skirt was finally let go from its mouth.

“Wow, that’s amazing.” (?)

I received genuine admiration.

When was the last time someone praised me?

Come to think of it, ever since I became a shut-in, I’ve only ever received harsh words. 

Being called a failure, a neet, a disappointment from the Wondersky family—my family sure doesn’t hold back with their words.

So, getting praised like this feels incredibly uplifting.

“Here, make sure to put it in the cage.” (Wilhelm)

“Y-yes. Thank you so much. You really saved me.” (?)

I handed over the sleeping Lightning Dog to the girl.

Oh…

It slipped down.

The skirt.

Seems like the waistband got stretched out completely, probably due to being pulled too hard by the Lightning Dog. Her pure white panties are now completely exposed.

Wonderful. Thank you.

“Awawawawa. I-I’ve shown something so indecent. I’ll go and get changed right away. P-Please wait for a moment.” (?)

“Oh, take your time.” (Wilhelm)

The girl fluttered around, gently placing the Lightning Dog in the cage. While holding down her skirt, she disappeared behind the counter.

What a cute girl. Perhaps she’s the daughter of someone here.

“Mew…” (?)

Whoa! As if swapping places with the girl, a large, round, white magical beast appeared.

This one is much stronger than the Lightning Dog. It’s not the type to easily get attached to humans, but I wonder if it’s being kept as a pet?

This magical beast’s name is Sodane Mew. It’s taller than me and has rabbit-like ears. There’s a small ribbon attached to one of its long ears, so it’s probably a pet the girl was taking care of.

…There’s quite a tense atmosphere.

Back in my student days, I’ve taken down quite a few Sodane Mews for quests so those old instincts are resurfacing, and I can’t help but want to fight it.

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Thanks for reading!

The author sure wasted no time establishing that his perverted.
Putting that aside, the author came up with some interesting names for fantasy creatures I’ve never seen before. 

There isn’t exactly an illustration in the LN for these creatures, but it is present in the manga.

https://firecross.jp/ebook/series/461

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