Chapter 4 - 7 Underground Auction – Three people

 “Welcome back!　We'll be going to the royal capital tomorrow!” (Itsuki)

“Huh!?” (Aina) (Solte) (Renge)

“I got yelled at......... I just reported it after the fact........” (Itsuki)

“Oh, my. I feel sorry for you, Master-sama” (Wendy)

“No, it's weird!　When we come back from gathering materials and without a word of thanks, you suddenly tell me you're going to the royal capital tomorrow and we're not prepared for anything!” (Solte)

“Well done!　Oh, I'm fine for that part. I got it done earlier today” (Itsuki)

Hehehe. I've got all sorts of stuff to take care of the girls, and I've even made some camping gear for them!

“You were very thorough....” (Solte)

“I even bought some underwear for you?” (Itsuki)

“You don't even have any delicacy....” (Solte)

“Aren't you tired of poking around?” (Itsuki)

“I'm tired!　You're the one who made me go through with this!” (Solte)

She was angry at me for being so considerate.

What an unreasonable way to go.

Let's just pretend that there is no violence involved.

“You can choose to stay at home if you don't want to....” (Itsuki)

“No!　I absolutely hate having to stay home all day long!” (Solte)

Ehhh......

I don't mind if that goes on forever.

“Oh, well, Solte. It's been a long time since we've been to the royal capital. It's going to be nice” (Aina)

“You see. We do have freedom, but still we're his slaves, you know?　There's no way we'll be able to act freely in Royal Capital!” (Solte)

“Eh, I don't really care if you're on your own” (Itsuki)

“Oh, I see......” (Solte)

“Yeah...... Would you like to shop with me if possible?　I thought, but well, if you want to go separate ways, I won't stop you, so you can enjoy it to your heart's content” (Itsuki)

“Mmmm.... Fine. We're slaves so we'll go along with you!” (Solte)

“You don't have to force yourself...” (Itsuki)

“I'm not pushing myself!　It is okay!　Do you understand?” (Solte)

“Ah, yup” (Itsuki)

I wonder why she's so angry....

I'm afraid of her sharp canine teeth.

“Is Shiro not going together with Master?” (Solte)

“Naturally. I'll have Lord buy sexy lingerie” (Shiro)

“Oh, you seem to have plenty of enthusiasm. I'm going to get myself something, too-tsu!” (Renge)

“Mm. Don't be shy. I'm sure the Lord will buy everything for you. And in return, you can pay the price with your body” (Shiro)

“The price is too high!　But, well - I guess that's possible!” (Renge)

“Mm. Renge also get familiar with it” (Shiro)

“Yes!　If we could only put up with a certain amount of patience, we'd have no problems with our lives!　I had a great time hunting this time, too!” (Solte)

“Nice. Shiro also would like to go, but I can't because I need to be the Lord's guard” (Shiro)

“You could get Master to come with you, right?” (Solte)

“Lord never goes to dangerous places. This time, he's going because Hayato's party is with him” (Shiro)

Well, that's true.

Nevertheless, I wonder if Shiro still wants to go hunting too.

Even if I don't go, maybe I can get Shiro to go with Aina and the others next time.

I'm sorry, for being a cowardly master......

“So, is he, by any chance, Hayato-dono?” (Aina)

“Well, I'm an Earl, so don’t call like that outside” (Hayato)

“Oh, I'm sorry. It's just what comes with being an adventurer” (Aina)

“Haha, you can call me whatever you want. It's nice to meet you, Aina. I've heard about the Red Line (Red Front) for a long time” (Hayato)

“As do I. I have heard of your heroics, Hayato-dono” (Aina)

“I asked Itsuki-san about what happened. But I'm glad to hear that you are quite happy” (Hayato)

“Life is better for us than it was before we became slaves. We're allowed to go hunting this way, we're allowed to go on regular hunting trips, and we're all good at it” (Aina)

“Hahaha. Itsuki-san is a fine person who I respect, so please help him out!” (Hayato)

“Of course. We'll do our best to protect the Lord's life. So don't worry, Hayato-dono” (Aina)

“It's okay because Shiro will protect him” (Shiro)

“Yes. Shiro-san seems to be very strong, and I'm relieved to hear that” (Hayato)

I wonder what it is.

Me being protected by the girls!

Pathetic!

But that's okay.

When the moment comes, I''ll do my best.

It's not time for that yet.

“Come on. All three of you are dirty, so go get in the bath quickly. The water's ready” (Itsuki)

“Oh, you're so considerate” (Solte)

“Don't you come in with us today?” (Aina)

“Nah. I can't go in first when Hayato and the others are going in later” (Itsuki) 

“Ah—......” (Aina) (Solte) (Renge)

“......I'm going to say this because I can see what you're imagining in your hand, I'm not thinking it, you know?” (Itsuki)

They probably thought I would do something erotic or something anyway.

Huh!

I know my place!

The bath is a sacred place!

Aina and the others went straight down to the basement without listening to my excuses.

Damn it. I'll barge in later and give them  the cleanliness treatment....

Let's get them cleaned up, every inch of their body, not even a hairline!

“Oh, I don't mind if Hayato and the others take a mixed bath?” (Itsuki)

“You, ready to burn at once to death?” (Solte)

“Wendy, prepare water magic!” (Itsuki)

“Yes!　I won't let Master-sama burn!” (Wendy)

“And you're not just going along with it!” (Solte)

“Ahaha, it's fun to have Itsuki around” (Hayato)

“Hayato, stop laughing!　Because of her, we're taking a bath together!” (Itsuki)

“Itsuki-san wouldn't do that” (Hayato)

“Hayato, you know the Japanese way of doing things, don't you?　Yeah. Naked socializing is very important” (Itsuki)

“Look!　Now you're talking weird!　Listen, Hayato!” (Solte)

“Huh?　I'm sorry, I didn't hear you because I was busy on petting Mii and Chris” (Hayato)

“You guys should not be mixed up with him!” (Solte)

“Hayato-sama~” (Mii)

“It feels good. Hayato-sama” (Chirs)

“Me too. I'm glad you two are there for me” (Hayato)

“Huh!　Hayato!　Hey, get over here!” (Letty)

“W-what?　What's the matter with you, Letty!?　Ouch!　That hurt!” (Hayato)

“Just shut up and walk!　I'll take the guest room!” (Letty)

“Sure” (Itsuki)

I guess she wanted to get petted herself anyway, but she was embarrassed in front of everyone, so she brought him into the room for a reason.

Now, we can go take a peek at it.

But I probably won't be able to be honest with them if they realize I've been peeking at them here, so let's just be obedient here.

“......I'd love to be petted myself, but I'd be embarrassed in front of everyone, so I made up a reason to bring myself to the room” (Emily)

“Right. That was definitely her way acting to hide embarrassment” (Itsuki)

“Yep. Definitely. Her ears were all red” (Emily)

“Does Emily not need to be petted?” (Itsuki)

“I got plenty of petting while Letty was out with you this morning. He gave you a kiss on the forehead, so I'm ahead of her” (Emily)

“Emily, that's not fair” (Mii)

“Emily-sama, I envy you” (Chirs)

“Ehem. Hayato is weak if you ask him. That's why good luck you two” (Itsuki)

“Yes-nano desu!” (Mii)

“I-I'll do my best” (Chirs)

It's good or bad to do.

This is a real exchange of love between a man and a woman.

That's so innocent.

I may be an old man when I think about this.

“All right, well, I'm going to stay in the alchemy room, so when these three are out of the bath, you can go in with Emily and the others” (Itsuki)

“Is it okay to go before the land owner?” (Emily)

“Sure. If you're going to go in there, strip Hayato and force him to join you anyway” (Itsuki)

“I'm taking a bath with Hayato-sama!” (Mii)

“T-That's” (Chirs)

“Good idea. Letty would not like it but I can be a few dozen steps ahead of her” (Emily)

“Mii will be joining in!　Will wash up the back!” (Mii)

“I'd like to wash his back too” (Chirs)

“Hayato get adored from everyone” (Itsuki)

“Master-sama. I'll be the one to wash your back today” (Wendy)

“Mm, thank you, Wendy” (Itsuki)

“Then, Shiro will wash the front. All of it” (Shiro)

“Oh!” (Itsuki)

“That's not fair!　I've planned to wash the front!” (Wendy)

“Don't be greedy. It is common sense to get a half” (Shiro)

“...... I think you're more loved than he is” (Emily)

“You're way, way ahead of us.......” (Itsuki)

“It's Shameless.......” (Emily)

Shameless she said......

Well, but it's okay to love and be loved.

“Speaking of which, I thought we will go with carriage until royal capital?” (Itsuki)

“That's right. We'll be traveling by carriage” (Emily)

“Was that the one I first met?” (Itsuki)

“That's right. That's our carriage” (Emily)

“...... Damn. I haven't rented a carriage yet....” (Itsuki)

Damn it.

Is it something I can rent the same day?

“It's still not too late!　Mii's going to accompany you and guard you!” (Mii)

“It's okay because Shiro will be together” (Shiro)

“Mii wants to run on the road at night too, so it's okay!” (Mii)

“Well, if Mii is going to be out for a while, I can wait for your bath” (Emily)

“It's Emily, as expected-nano desu!　I believe you!” (Mii)

“Yes. So, go ahead and enjoy to the fullest” (Emily)

“Emily-sama...... your face doesn't match your words and actions......” (Chirs)

“Emily, it's terrible!　You tricked me?” (Mii)

“...... I'm just kidding. I'm going to be waiting you for sure” (Emily)

“Then I'm going!　Onii-san also need to dash!” (Mii)

“Dash!?　I've never run a dash after 22!” (Itsuki)

“When you were running from a bug, you were dashing away!” (Mii)

Oh, that trauma.

I'm getting those nasty feeling on my arms....

“So, let's go. And while I'm at it, I'll see if I can tell them I'm going out to Yashisu and sell the vibrators I have” (Itsuki)

“Then, you must hurry up!　Emily couldn't wait to get into the bath!”  (Mii)

“Yeah......, well, Mii can stay at home, you know?” (Itsuki)

“There's nothing like taking a dip after a run outside!” (Mii)

“Uh ... I can see that” (Itsuki)

There's nothing quite like a cold shower when you're sweating all over the place.

A water bath after a sauna is nice, but a cold shower and air conditioning combo in the summer is great, even if you get cold!

“Well, I guess I should run once in a while. For the record, I'm slow. Just don't lose sight of me” (Itsuki)

“I know!　Shiro, this's a race!” (Mii)

“Hmm. I'm ready to take that challenge” (Shiro)

“You don't understand......... Shiro also don't take a challange....” (Itsuki)

No matter how I figure it, I can only see a future where I'm left behind.

“Oh, if Shiro is going to throw your guarding to the side, I'll go arm-in-arm with Master-sama” (Wendy)

“That's not going to make it. Wendy is fat, ...... and you're slow” (Shiro)

“Fat, you said? Okay, I understand. I won't cook any more meals for Shiro” (Wendy)

“Lies. Wendy is the best except for her breasts. I know why Lord loves her” (Shiro)

“It's too late now. Starting tomorrow, Shiro's meals will be all raw vegetables” (Wendy)

“No!　Lord, stop Wendy!” (Shiro)

“Now that was Shiro's fault” (Itsuki)

“Lord has betrayed me!” (Shiro)

“I didn't betray you!　Wendy's not getting fat....” (Itsuki)

It's just a lusty, lustrous body!

And if Wendy was fat, 70% of this world would be fat!

“Life with vegetables........... Hell on this world..........” (Shiro)

“You deserve what you get” (Itsuki)

“My mouth slipped......... I won't say anymore......” (Shiro)

“...do you reflect on this?” (Itsuki)

“I am. A lot. I regret it. I'm not going to say it again” (Shiro)

“I'd forgive you if it was, but the next time you tell me, Master and I will sleep without you for ten days” (Wendy)

“Ugh...... I-I get it. I won't tell you, it's okay” (Shiro)

“Also!　You know what happens when you have to compete leaving Master-sama behind, right?” (Wendy)

“I know. I won't......” (Shiro)

“Argh. I'm sorry it's Mii's fault” (Mii)

“It's not Mii's fault. It's all Shiro's fault. She'll be punished for it” (Wendy)

“Can I get out of here now...?　Seriously, I'm not going to make it, you know?” (Itsuki)

Yeah, the sun's coming down.

It's sunset now.

“Go-nano desu!” (Mii)

“Mm, I'm not leaving Lord's side” (Shiro)

“Well, I'm off then” (Itsuki)

“Yes. I'll go ahead and get dinner ready for you” (Wendy)

“Yeah, please” (Itsuki)

Life with a meal waiting for me when I get home.

It's awesome!

“Well, then, let's go interrupt Letty” (Emily)

“Ehhhh!?　Are you sure?” (Chirs)

“I don't want to get there before my bath. And it's taking long time” (Emily)

“T-That's right. We may not be allowed her to ahead of us, but if Hayato-sama asks for it, we'll take it!　It's dangerous to leave when they spend so much time together!” (Chirs)

Poor Letty.

I'm sure she's enjoying her bliss, but it looks like party crusher is about to go right now.

I guess Hayato's party has a difficult arrangement too....

Hopefully she won't destroy the room out of embarrassment.

Just don't let there be a fire, please.