Chapter 2 - 15 The Beginning of Settlement in Commercial City, Einzhale

Because of I was hugging Shiro and being in front of the alchemist guild, Reinrich got mad at me, so I went back to the alchemy room quietly.
Shiro is on my lap, dangling my legs without saying a word, as if it's a continuation of her meals.
It's okay. I'm just afraid of what the two of them might do in the future.
Well, I don't think I'm the victim, so I don't care, and I can't help but feel sorry for the certain victim, though I wouldn't say who.

[Lord] (Shiro)
[Shiro. Thank you.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Hmm,] (Shiro)

When I stroke her head, she narrowed her eyes and seemed to feel good.
I brought my hand to her face and stroked her cheek, and she tried to bite me with a cry, just like a cat, I thought.

[Hey. Lord. Get motivated? Can I have a meal?] (Shiro)
[I got it, I got it. You can eat whatever you want. It's probably cold, so you want to reheat it?] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Yup. Good. Give me Lord’s sandwich] (Shiro)
[Here, take it] (Kazuki Shinomiya)

Oh, I'm glad I bought Shiro.
Even if she wasn't very good at combat.
After all, that's what I'm talking about. Life needs to be healed.
It would be nice to buy a house in this town, but I'd like to live in a peaceful place on a large plot of land with rivers and mountains.
I wanted to live a slow life while farming there.
I'd like to ask Shiro to fetch some animals from the mountains, and then hopefully we can do some fishing.
In the garden, apart from farming, Wendy grows flowers and other things, and three of us bathe and sleep together.
This is the ideal I have now.

[Lord, you're grinning.] (Shiro)
[Hmm. I was looking forward to it.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[That again. What are you thinking?] (Shiro)
[It's about the future. I want to live happily ever after with Shiro and Wendy.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Shiro, too. Be happy with Lord.] (Shiro)
[Yeah, that's right. I think so!] (Kazuki Shinomiya)

She' s already cute. I'm never going to let Shiro be bride!

[Ah, yes. It's a little early, but I have a present for Shiro.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Gift? What kind of stuff are you giving me?] (Shiro)
[That. This is a accessory I just made for you.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)

What I took out of item bag was a hair ornament with two ribbons and bells on it that I had made earlier.
After all, I thought a bell would look good on a cat, but since there is a slave's collar around her neck, I thought it would be better not to have a collar, so I made it hair ornaments .

[Wow. Cute!] (Shiro)
[If you don't like it, I'll remake it for you and you can feel free to tell me, okay?] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Hmmm. This is cute. Wear it. Wear it on me!] (Shiro)

Shiro closed her eyes and looked up at me.
The position is just below the cat's ears, so that it won't hit the cat's ears when it moves.

[Alright. It’s done] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Hmm. Thanks] (Shiro)

The sound of a bell rings. Yeah. After all, a bell is good for a cat, isn't it?
I didn't think I had to use real gold to show the gold color, but it's worth it.
I'm glad my alchemy level is at 8.

『Golden-bell ribbon hair ornament Poisonous (medium) Anti-Demon (medium) Anti-Human (small) Healing (small)』

And its abilities are poison resistant, anti-magic, and two of them are (medium). Others with (small) are anti-human and healing. It has total 4 abilities.
By the way, poison resistance is literally poison resistance, and anti-demon and anti-human are effective when fighting demons and people.
And the best part is the healing (small).
It's small, so the effect is less, but it's an increase in natural healing power. I think it can be cured if it is only a minor injury.

This may be because I made the bell for the cat, thinking that it would be healing.
If I had to sell it, 1.5 million Nord would be a crappy deal.
Well, it's money. If I am going to mass-produce it, it's going to make a tremendous amount of money.

[Lord. Look cute?] (Shiro)
[It's super cute. Greatest] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Nufu] (Shiro)

She smiles as if embarrassed, and seems to like the sound of the bells, so she plays with it.
And then someone come through door without knocking.

[Well, you're wearing a very pretty one, aren't you?] (Reinrich)
[Ehehe] (Shiro)
[Reinrich? What happened to you for coming without knocking?] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[You have a visitor.] (Reinrich)
[Roger. Let’s go, Shiro.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)

Well, let's see what happens.

A man who is sitting on the sofa at the table in front of the reception desk of the alchemists' guild with a great deal of pride is a man from some time ago.

[You're late!　Who the hell do you think you are to keep me waiting?] (Dardaril)
[Who the hell do you think you are, asking for me when you've got your own business to attend to?] (Kazuki Shinomiya)

He looks arrogant as ever, doesn't he?

[So, what's this all about? Unfortunately, I don't have anything for you. I'm busy with alchemy.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Hmm. That would be the obvious thing to do. I will be blunt. Drop out of the contest.] (Dardaril)

Yes, yes. Here he comes.
Hmm? What? Reinrich...

『Don't try to join into this thing』

Yeah ... Isn't it fair to say that I've already won this contest?
To be honest, it's a pain in the ass.

『Just do what I say!』

Okay, I get it. Don't just talk to me with your eyes.
It's scary. I'm afraid that I'll understand.

[Why? I don't see the point of dropping off.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[I'll have 120 million Nord by the end of the day. That means I win.] (Dardaril)
[Then why are you telling me to drop me off? If you won, there would be no point in bothering to tell me to surrender.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[This is my mercy. If you're out of the contest, it won't hurt my feelings. I'd rather give you preferential treatment from now on. It's a secret, but I'm the owner of the guild. If you come to that guild, I don't mind giving you preferential treatment.] (Dardaril)
[Is an owner different from a guild master?] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Of course. I'm the one who decided on the guild master. That's why I'm much more important than the guild master.] (Dardaril)
[Hmm. Why don't you do it yourself?] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Why should I be doing any real work? A man who is capable will rule from behind.] (Dardaril)

The smug look on his face is extending toward his nose.
I have to be careful that to make sure I don't do it without realizing it.

[Well, I have this place, so I don't need it.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[What can you do with such a desolate guild! All the up-and-coming young guys went to me! You know what I mean? Now I have more influence than Reinrich!] (Dardaril)
[You're kidding me......] (Kazuki Shinomiya)

You're too much of a big talker to compare Reinrich, aren't you?
And this guy is the owner of the Pharmaceutical Guild?
What kind of an idiot would reveal himself to be a backer? Oh, there he is in front of me........
I'm sure he's not going around saying it himself. If that's the case, he's beyond stupid.

[I hate to say it, but this is the right place for me. I don't think I'm gonna make something for you just because you told me to.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Are you a moron?　You know what happens when you confront me, don't you?] (Dardaril)
[I don't know. And if anything happens to me, you lose. You're so close to winning, aren't you?] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[That's what matters during the contest! When the contest is over, such promises won't matter!] (Dardaril)

Well, it certainly is.
When the contest is over...or rather, it's already over.
Don't you know? Either that or you know it but you're mad about it.
It's probably former. This guy doesn't look very competent.

[I'm sorry to say that you're in high spirits, but you've got a visitor.] (Reinrich)
[Well, well. What are you both having a talk here?] (Yashisu)

You know what we're talking about. You're a pretty nasty guy.

[You've come here at great time, Yarshisu. We were just discussing about the contest.] (Dardaril)
[Hmmm, I see. Well, I'd like to join your discussion.] (Yashisu)

No, first of all, I wonder why Yashisu would visit the Alchemy Guild.
Isn't Yashisu also acting like a Yashisu? Don't sit in between us with a serious look on your face.

[Have a discussion with him. I've just advised him to surrender, and he's gladly agreed to do so.] (Dardaril)
[When did that happen? Don't make up as you please.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Why? You don't have a future if you stand in my way. You know what I mean? You want to ruin your life for a single woman?　Yashisu. Introduce him to some decent women. I can pay you that money if you want.] (Dardaril)

Hah ...

[Lord. Can I blow him off?] (Shiro)
[No. Wait a moment.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Uh ...] (Shiro)
[What the hell is this guy?] (Dardaril)

Hey. You call my Shiro as this guy that, you got the balls to come out. I'll take care of you. Shiro will.

[She's my guard and slave. I bought her from Yashisu the other day.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[That time? - Yeah. The more I think about it, the more I wonder what you went there to do. You were going to give up. That's why you bought that one instead of Wendy.] (Dardaril)

There's no way that's possible.
Hey, Reinrich, are you still there?
Do I have to keep going?

『Try a little harder.』

......

[That's not true...] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Then why did you buy this? I can't help but think you've abandoned this contest.] (Dardaril)
[Because Shiro is an excellent guard. For some reason, I've been attacked by thugs, so I just bought her as a precaution.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Hmmm, I wonder why. I have no idea, but maybe it's just because of your bad behavior?] (Dardaril)

I wonder which mouth is saying it.
There's no extent to blandly grinning and smiling.
Hey, still not yet?

『Okay, that's enough.』

Oh, is that so……. Eh, you don’t mind?!

[Speaking of which, Yashisu. Why did you come here?] (Dardaril)

You ask that at this late.
It’s too late to notice.

[I have a delivery for customer.] (Yashisu)
[A delivery?　What the hell? Was he still buying other women?　You're quite the greedy one, aren't you?] (Dardaril)
[It' s out of my mind......... I was hurt badly.] (Kazuki Shinomiya)

I can't believe this guy thinks of me like this.
I have been told I'm a pervert, but this is the most hurtful thing I've ever heard.
Shiro. I'm different. I'm not like that kind of person.

[I'm afraid we're having a conversation, but would you mind if I took care of my business?] (Yashisu)
[Oh, I don't care. Do what you want. Let's see what kind of girl he buys.] (Dardaril)

How far will he arrogant?
But then again, does Yashisu understand Reinrich's intentions too?
It means me and Shiro are the only ones who don't understand?
Even though I'm involved in this! Even though I'm involved in this!

[Well then. You're allowed to come in.] (Yashisu)

The door opens as Yashisu calls out towards the entrance.
There were three shapes of people there.
Aina on the left and Solte on the right side while in the center is Wendy who wear in a dress.
The pure white dress looked like a wedding dress.
It is neat and pretty. It is gorgeous and beautiful.
The color of her hair is indescribable, but the light pinkish-orange-like hair reflects in the light and shines even brighter.
Damn it. I've never regretted my lack of vocabulary as much as I do now.
I hate myself for not being able to describe it.

I am completely stunned.
I think my mouth is half opening.
It is such a beautiful sight.
The two standing at the side look like knights guarding a goddess.
It gave off a mystique that was like a single masterpiece.

[Once again, master. My name is Wendy Tia Crown. From now on, I will always give my all to the master, so please take good care of me for the rest of my life.] (Wendy) (TLN: Wendy full name is written as “ウェンディ・ティアクラウン” in original source which sound similar in “Tear” and “Tia”, so I chose “Tia” in translating it.)

Wendy smiles as she comes over to my side and declares it.

[Let's spend the rest of our lives being happy, no, let's be happy together!] (Kazuki Shinomiya)
[Yes. I will happy to help master's dream, even if it's only a little bit.] (Wendy)

Only little bit?
Just by being with me, that's all it takes for me to do my best.

[I'm looking forward to working with you, Shiro-sama.] (Wendy)
[It's fine to called me Shiro as before. I'll call you Wendy, too.] (Shiro)
[Yes. We're slaves of the same master, so let's work hard together.] (Wendy)
[Yup. Be happy together.] (Shiro)

Apparently, the two of them were acquaintances inside the Yashisu Slave Trading House.
I will not be problem since I see them getting along each other.
I want to live with them. More family members added to live a slow life together.
It's little by little, but I think I have made a step toward my ideal.
There's a lot to do from now on.
The workload won't change and I may not have time to settle down, but for now I'm enjoying the happiness of having Wendy.