Chapter 4 – 9 Underground Auction – Sweet Dessert

 Ah—......

Lap pillows are the best.

I wonder why people's skin is so comfortable to touch .......

“I'm never going to leave this place again ......” (Itsuki)

“No, that's problematic to me-Tsu ......” (Renge)

“Huh?　Renge?　You returned” (Itsuki)

“Yes. I just had a hot-headed Wendy switch with me. I'm relieved to hear that.　We're already out of the bug zone, you know” (Renge)

“I see. ....... No more bugs?” (Itsuki)

“None here-Tsu!　We're in the beast zone now, you know. We hunted down all the beasts along the roads, so that's fine!” (Renge)

“I see. ...... Thank goodness” (Itsuki)

“But isn't the Lord-sama just too weak?　It's a little too pathetic to be our master” (Solte)

“Yes ....... Sorry ......” (Itsuki)

“Oh, dear!　You can't bully such a fragile master, Solte.　That's good. Don't touch my butt, you know” (Renge)

“......Yes” (Solte)

I was about to touch it in the midst of the ruckus, but she pointed it first.

“He just smacked his tongue!” (Solte)

“What are you talking about, Solte? How can you say that to our master now?” (Renge)

“He did it!　It's true!” (Solte)

“Okay, okay. Come here, it's time for the knee pillow shift.” (Renge)

“That's enough!　This guy is absolutely fine!” (Solte)

“Using this guy to refer him is no good. You have to call him Lord-sama properly, the usual way, with a heart in your eyes” (Renge)

Yeah. With heart.

Oh, goodbye awesome thighs.

And come on, Tsudere thighs.

Hmm. Solte's legs are flexible and her knee-pads feel pretty good.......

I forgot how it felt because the last time I jumped up.

“Ha, ha, ha, I'm not floating with my heart!” (Solte)

“Oh, you don't know?　When I went to report to the Adventurer's Guild that I was going to the capital, there were a lot of witnesses” (Renge)

“I guess you don't even see there is a guy adventurer who was depressed at the time ......” (Aina)

Oh, Solte is surprisingly popular.

I thought it was because she was too noisy to be taken seriously by men. ......

But she's cute on the outside.

Her boobs are ...... yes. I have high hopes for her next life.

“Aina, too!?　Oh, dear me, no way?” (Solte)

“Yeah, it is-Tsu” (Renge)

“I think so too” (Aina)

“Aina can't speak of others either, though. Well, Aina is 'I'm going to protect my lord!' That's the kind of motivation you're shown” (Solte)

“That's a given!　I swore an oath to protect my lord!　But I don't get to spend much time with him these days, so I'm going to miss him a little ......” (Aina)

“You're a maiden. If you're lonely, you have to go on your own!　Shiro-san said it too. If you waste a chance, it is your lost!” (Renge)

“What about that Renge!　You said you hated men!” (Solte)

“Hmmm. Master's already seen it all ...... down to the smallest wrinkle. ......” (Renge)

I saw that.

I couldn't just leave it at that.

Even though they've been on a long journey and they're adventurers, there was a limit to their negligence.

It's all smooth surfaces now.

“Oh ...... Um, sorry” (Solte)

“I hope you're not going to apologize. ...... Also, Master, it's hard to overlook the fact that you try to put your hand in my underwear from that position, let alone in my pants” (Renge)

“Tsk, you found that out” (Itsuki)

“You're so obvious. Already. I'd prefer to do that only when it's just the two of us” (Renge)

“Look, look, look!　I knew it you're doing it!” (Solte)

“What is Solte saying?” (Itsuki)

“Well?　I don't know” (Renge)

“Are you kidding me!?　You're smacking your tongue!　You don't know what we were talking about earlier!” (Solte)

“It's a story about Solte who is very attractive (Kyun Kyun) to her master” (Renge)

“This is the story of Solte having a crush on Lord” (Aina)

“Solte having a crush on me?” (Itsuki)

“Of course not!　Bugya-wah-oh-oh-oh-oh!” (Solte)

“Uh-oh. Stupid” (Renge)

It's been a long time since the slave constraints have been invoked.

However, I was teasing her too much.

It's easy to tease, so before I know it, I'll end up getting carried away.

OK. I'm sorry.

“Ouch. ...... Ugh. Why do I have to ......” (Solte)

“Oh, sorry. Come” (Itsuki)

I held her head down and pulled Solte's teary-eyed, lolling body closer and placed her head on my lap.

I reversed the composition from before and gently stroked her head to make the pain subside.

“Wau....... It feels good. ......” (Solte)

“Oh yeah, right. Come to think of it, this might be the first time I've ever petted Solte” (Itsuki)

Then Solte curls up and flips out her tail.

This kind of gesture is cute, but I wish it was like this on a regular basis.

And the dog ears aren't bad either.

I also like the fact that it is easy to tell when a dog is in a good mood by the movement of its tail.

“I love it. I want you to stroke me too, even if I have to stick out my hand” (Renge)

“Renge?　Isn't that too great a price to pay!?” (Aina)

“Since I'm going to get confronted with it anyway, it's better to ask for the price.　You know, Aina, you might want to use those breasts to make some kind of demand” (Renge)

“You shouldn't realize that: ....... No, it's not for me to say” (Itsuki)

The source of all evil, if not all evil, is me.

But who's going to stop me from having this desire to stick my hand in the hem side of her shorts!

“Master likes this dress, doesn't it? Perhaps the three of us should try this one next time” (Renge)

“Great!　I want to be sandwiched between three thighs! I want all three of their thighs covered in a full 360 degrees!” (Itsuki)

“Oh, as usual Master. What you say is just plain perverted” (Renge)

“If, if you're okay with something like my thighs ......” (Aina)

“I don't want to!　I don't understand why I have to wear such naughty clothes” (Solte)

“Eh. Did you think my clothes were erotic, Solte?　I'm shocked. ......” (Renge)

“I will not say. ...... no. Yeah. Because it's showing entire thighs” (Solte)

“The mini-skirt Solte is wearing is more perverted than the one I'm wearing. Why do you wear a mini-skirt to fight?　Do you want to show your panties?　Do you enjoy showing off?” (Renge)

“No, it's not!　We can't dress pretty because we usually go to caves and forests and stuff, so this, just one stylish point of reference makes a difference in my mind!” (Solte)

I don't know, but if I'm thinking realistically, I don't think it's very protective.

See, it's easy to flip it off.

“White, huh. Nice” (Itsuki)

“...... You ...... Huh, what do I have you to pay for it?” (Solte)

“If it's about money, I do have!” (Itsuki)

“You're the worst!　You've flipped my skirt up and now talking about money!” (Solte)

“Master's usual condition is coming back. That's good, that's good” (Renge)

Hmm, yeah.

I'm getting back on track before I know it.

The healing effect of knee pillows is still very good.

It's no wonder such a shop is still in business in Japan.

Oh, I'm glad I was born as a man.

“Um. ...... Are you feeling better, Itsuki-san?” (Hayato)

“Oh, Hayato. I'm sorry to have worried you” (Itsuki)

“Thank goodness. I see you're feeling better. Do you want to join us for dinner?” (Hayato)

“I'll take it. Leave the dessert to me. I've got something I'm trying” (Itsuki)

“Dessert, you said?　It's not a cookie ......, right” (Hayato)

“Oh of course. I'm sure there is ...... in this world, but this one is definitely better” (Itsuki)

“If Itsuki-san says so, I'll look forward to it” (Hayato)

“Hey, why are you talking while I'm on your lap?　Why did you stop me from getting up in this situation?　Doesn't feel any different?” (Solte)

“I got used to it. Oh, it was just a regular knee pillow” (Itsuki)

“Don't get used to it!　We cannot have one less sensible person!” (Solte)

“Come on, Solte-san, let's have dinner” (Hayato)

“I have to get this guy to let go of his hand!” (Solte)

“Well, let's get going. It'll ruin all that food if it gets cold” (Itsuki)

“Oh, ....... You retreat pretty easily” (Solte)

“Oh?　You look a little sad, don't you, Solte?” (Renge)

“Oh ....... I mean, I'm the only one who couldn't get a kneeling pillow again ......” (Aina)

“I didn't!　Don't you dare let him get carried away!” (Solte)

“Next time, Aina will be the first!　We'll just take turns being friendly” (Renge)

“I see. That's right!　Yeah. I'm next!” (Aina)

“Hey, please, please listen to me properly. I feel like you two have been acting so cold lately. ......” (Solte)

That's not true.

Don't worry, everyone loves Solte properly.

As a bullied character.

After finishing the superb meal Chris and Wendy had made, I began to prepare to serve the dish that Wendy and I had cooked as an experiment yesterday.

There are many things I found out while investigating magic space.

The first is the passage of time.

Basically, the passage of time never does.

But I was able to set the time lapse when I put it in.

When I put the hot water into it with time lapse and took it out, the water became completely normal.

And secondly, this one I had never tried before, but I was able to make magic an <inhalation - input>.

I was able to get Wendy to help me get the water flying at a weaker power, and then I was able to fit it into the magic space by <inhalation>.

And I could also let it fly with the <discharge - output>.

This proved that I could suck in the magic of my opponent and beat it back.

Well, I don't have any plans to fight something like that, but it was information that was good to know as knowledge.

The product is made by applying them.

I hadn't seen it in Einzhale, so I tried it out, but I wondered if it was finished.

For now, what I took out was a large block of ice.

This was a simple freezer, which was <an invisible prison - invisible jail> with the environment setting of magic space set to the lowest 0 degrees Celsius, water magic and ice magic hardened.

No, it's a whole lot of ice, so ice room might be more correct.

Among them is today's dessert.

That's right. It is ice cream.

The ice is sprinkled with salt to lower the temperature to below freezing and keep the inside of the magical space at a negative temperature.

Then it's decomposes the cream from the milk, makes it with all the help of reconstruction, adds eggs, sugar, mixes it, freezes it, and here's the finished product!

A pure white ice cream in a square piece of metal.

The extract of the vanilla herb, which is normally used for beauty treatments, gives it a sweet smell and makes it even more appealing as an ice cream.

“Is that an ice cream!?　Wow, the vanilla scent is nice” (Hayato)

“Officially, it's vanill. It's made with whipped cream made by properly breaking down the milk and rebuilding the milk fat content, so let's enjoy it” (Itsuki)

“Fresh cream ....... Then you could make something like a cake!” (Hayato)

“I guess. The sponge is ...... Oh, if I could make white bread, I could. I'm going to make some shortcake next time” (Itsuki)

“Wow!　I want one too!　Since I came into this world, I've found that many of the sweetest things in this world think they should be made with more sugar ......” (Hayato)

“Sounds dreadful ....... Doesn't a cake with peaches look good?” (Itsuki)

“Cake with juicy peaches!　It'll definitely fit!” (Hayato)

I know. Oh, I'm starting to feel like eating.

When I arrive in the royal capital, let's rent the kitchen and make some food.

It's called the royal capital, so it should be easy to find the ingredients.

“Um, Ice cream is this?　Is it?　Do you want it to melt away?” (Wendy)

“Ahh!” (Itsuki) (Hayato)

Not good.

I got lost in the conversation.

Now, I took out that device of unknown name.

It was the excellent tool to carve a round sphere.

“Oh, you made that one too!” (Hayato)

“It's a must for family-type ice cream, right?　You can combine it with that jam I mentioned earlier if you want” (Itsuki)

“I'll take it on the normal side!　Ah, nostalgic ice cream ......” (Hayato)

“Here, I'll take some for everybody, you can eat it” (Itsuki)

This is how I served ice cream to everyone.

“Cold. Sweet, delicious” (Chirs)

“Yes, it is. The scent has a wonderful sweet smell of vanill” (Letty)

“Chris, it's easy to make, so go make your own for Hayato” (Itsuki)

“Really?　If so, please tell me how to make it later” (Chirs)

“Yeah, I wish I could get whipped cream: ....... If in case it's not available, I can get away with mixing milk and butter as a substitute” (Itsuki)

“Chris, please listen carefully and make it!” (Hayato)

“Yes. Since Hayato-sama is so happy to have it so, I won't miss a thing!” (Chirs)

You don't have to put in so much enthusiasm, but I'm sure Chris could not only make it right away, but she'd probably make it better than this in no time at all, with some modifications.

If that happens, I'd love to be able to accompany you!

“Master-sama, it's delicious when paired with peach!” (Wendy)

“Oh, really?　Then, ah—hh” (Itsuki)

“Yes, ah—hh” (Wendy)

“Mmm, delicious. I like the rich, lush sweetness of the peaches and the unique sweetness of the ice cream that's different from that of the peaches” (Itsuki)

“Lord, eat this one too. ah—hh” (Shiro)

“Oh, that's ...... nuts. You crushed the nuts and sprinkled them on top” (Itsuki)

“Right. The texture is again nice” (Shiro)

“Yeah. It might be good if you mix it into a paste, apart from sprinkling it on top” (Itsuki)

When I think about it, I can't stop the ideas coming out.

I'd make cookies and cream if I could, but I haven't seen chocolate in this world yet.

If there's cocoa, I think I can work out a way to deconstruct and rebuild with alchemy .......

“Hayato-sama, it's delicious!” (Letty)

“Yeah. It's so good. I don't think I've ever had it at my parents' house” (Hayato)

“If Letty-sama has never eaten it, then the other nobles have never had it either” (Emily)

“Peropero ....... Ahhhh ...... it's gone ......” (Mii)

“Go get another one. I'll take one” (Emily)

“Then I'm going!　Onii-san!　I need a refill!” (Mii)

“Yeah, no more than two cups per person. Don't eat too much or you'll get an upset stomach” (Itsuki)

“I know!　Then I want the second cup to be bigger!” (Mii)

“Me too. I can heal my stomach so I'll be fine” (Emily)

“I'm glad everyone liked it. Here's a big one” (Itsuki)

“Yay!　It's so full!” (Mii)

“Mine is full of it. I'm very satisfied” (Emily)

Thus, everyone dutifully ate two cups each and were very satisfied with the result.

Hayato was also very pleased, and for me, it was a satisfactory result if everyone was happy.

Besides, I found out that there is still a lot of potential in magic space.

I'll continue to make time to try out various things in the future.

This could possibly make the magic space that I thought I wouldn't use this much smaller.

Well, as the level goes up, there will be more areas to use again, so I guess I'll wait patiently.

Then I decided to put it away in the magic space since I couldn't bear to destroy the ice chamber that I had made.

『 Your space magic skill level has reached 4』

『 You have gained <Spatial coordinate - Area pointing skill>』

“Eh......” (Itsuki)