It's been two weeks now, and Lou is living his life the way he used to.
　We couldn't ask questions about it, because it was too stimulating, and we didn't want to have those seizures.
　Maybe it had something to do with the erased memories, but I don't know how to remind you, and even if I did, when it's a painful memory, it's a pity.
　So, especially we are treating Lou the way we usually do.

　Oh, well, there was one thing that changed.
　Every night Lou was sneaking into someone's bed.

　She seemed to like it, because she felt very secure when we all slept together.
　Maybe the loneliness from that time is still lingering in Lou.
　By the way, if she tried to come to me, Elsie or Sherry would catch her and take her to their bedroom.
　So I'm not waking up in the morning and finding Lou hiding in my bed.

　Well, without further ado, let's talk about Lou, and I'll tell you what I did during the week.
　First, we did a security check of the underground city.
　Anna and I combed the area for any illegal residue.
　There weren't any results, though.
　Everything was wiped clean by Lou. I'm wondering why that magic item was the only one that survived.
　Maybe Lou wiped it off and that's what caused the malfunction.

　After checking the safety of the underground city, the next day Elsie and I started to prepare the magic tool factory.
　The factory will be located right outside of the basement.
　I asked Flair to set up a contractor and Elsie to get someone from the main shop who could teach me how to make the spellcasting tools.
　Construction of the factory began right away, and a lot of materials are still being brought in from the entrance to the underground city I built.

　I also remodeled Clark's shop from a former slaver and started a simple magic implement factory.
　It employs about ten people, and now Elsie has invited a craftsman to teach them how to make them.
　I expect these people to learn the whole process and be trained by me when the factory is complete.
　By the time the factory is finished, I'll have it down pat.

　So there's nothing to do until the factory is completed.
　We can't develop the underground city until the streetlights are installed, and we can't do anything with the streetlights until they're mass produced at the factory.

　So from today, I think I'm going to relax and enjoy my time off.
　School will start again in a little while, so I have to have fun while I can.

　I think I'll try my hand at creating the monster first.
　So I came to the underground city with Sherry and the others.
　This place is big, and it's far enough away from the factory site that we won't have to worry about someone seeing us.
　Thinking about this, I laid out the materials we'll use today on the ground.
　I'll put in more materials for the monsters and dragons that Anna said were among the top five in the demon world last time.
　I've also picked out some materials that I thought would be useful.

You have a lot of stuff to work with.

Yeah. Part of me thinks it's a hobby.
　Whenever I find materials that can be used for creation magic, I keep them.

　After I took out the materials, I took out the magic stone.
　It's the magic stone I've been investing my magic power in every night for years.
　It contains more magic than the magic stone at the auction before, it's much more powerful.

Every time I look at it, it's still very powerful. And there are many magical stones with this level of magic?

Yeah. Here.
　Then he grabbed some magic stones from his bag and showed them to Leena.

That's really great. Hey, can I have one?

No problem. What's it for?
　Well, it's beautiful, and I guess I'll put it in my room.

It's for my sister Elle's creative magic.
　Speaking of which, you said that the two of you have been practicing creation magic recently.

Oh, I see. Then you can take it and the materials from my bag if it's not too big to run out. We'll just run out of stuff.
　It's a small price to pay if Elsie's level of creation magic increases.
　I'll ask her later on what she can now create.

'Oh, are you sure?　I love Leo!
　I'm glad you're happy, too.

Thank you. Okay, so let's get to work on our demon creation.

What kind of demon are you planning to build?
　I was just pointing my hand at the materials to get started when Elsie asked me a question.

''Come to think of it, I hadn't really thought about it. Well, ...... if someone finds out, would you like a dog or something that you can fool with as a pet if someone finds out?
　If a monster that looks vicious in appearance is created, I'm going to have to make sure that people don't see it .

''It's a dog, ...... I think it's good, but with this amount of material, wouldn't it be large enough to be deceptive?''
　Oh, you're right.

Well, why don't we add some more magic stones and create some of them at the same time?
　Now we just need to imagine one of them to be a little stronger.
　One leader, at least.
　With that in mind, I used my creation magic.

　As usual, the materials glowed as they always do, and the result was a pitch-black dog.
　And one of them had flames coming out of its body.
　It looks like you did exactly what I imagined.

　Now for the fun part, the appraisal of the dog.

　Hellhound, lvl 50.
　Protecting my husband is what keeps me alive.
　Living in the shadow of their masters with shadow magic.



　Strength: 4000/4000
　Magic power: 6000/6000
　Power: 3000
　Speed: 8000

　skill
　Shadow Magic Lv. 8
　Perception
　linkage

　And there's one thing that looks strong.

　Hellhound Flame, Lv.50.
　Protecting his master is what keeps him alive.
　He uses shadow magic to hide behind his master.
　I'm good with fire magic.

　Strength: 5000/8000
　Magic power: 8000/8000
　Power: 3000
　Speed: 8000

　skill
　body of flame
　Fire Magic Lv.8
　Shadow Magic Lv. 8
　Perception
　leadership


　Yeah, it's strong.
　Weaker than the Red Golem?　But since there's a level indicator, it looks like it's going to get even stronger from now on .
　And I wonder if this is the first time I've heard of shadow magic.
　Oh... my uncle had one too.
　I've never seen him use it, though.

Wow. That's cool. Is it okay to touch it?

'I don't know.　Are you okay?
　I didn't want them to get bitten, so I asked the dogs.

"Wah!
　The hellhounds howled and shook their heads.
　Yeah, they seem reasonably intelligent.

It's all right.

Yay!
　When permission was granted, Shelly and the others began to happily pet the hellhounds.

"They're so fluffy and nice. Hey, what do we do with the food and stuff?
　That's right. These guys needed to eat, unlike the golem.

You know what?　I'll ask Anna.
　When in doubt, it's Anna.

Just like any other dog, she'll be fine.

A normal dog would do just fine.
　Is it just meat or something?　Well, we'll just lay it out later and see which one we eat.

Okay.

Okay. Now we'll choose a home for each of them. First, two regular hellhounds will be in Shelley and the others' shadow. And the remaining one will be raised in an orphanage. You're my shadow. You're my shadow.
　When I said that, the hellhounds replied with a 'wahoo' and each of them dove into our shadows.

'Huh?　Can you get into the shadows?

They use shadow magic and live in the shadows.

Oh, wow. I think we should think of a name for him.
　Then Sherry started to think, 'Yeah ......' .

'Sure, I'll need a name. Okay, your name is ....... Come to think of it, are you a male?
　When I asked the flame-clad hellhound, he shook his head and replied.

"It's a female. I see ...... yeah ...... meena.

"Wah.

'Do you like it?　That's great. Well, now that it's worked out, let's go home.

'Wait!　I'm not done thinking about it!
　At Shelly's words, I looked at Leena and Belle and the others, still staring at the two Hellhounds, thinking of names .
　Oh, only Lou had finished thinking about it and was happily flirting with them.

"All right. This is going to take a while. Okay, I'll bring the dog to the orphanage in the meantime, so you should have something to think about when you get back.



Yes, sir.


All right. You'll be living here from today. You'll be a playmate for the kids. You'll just help them out if they get into trouble.
　I've been transferred to an orphanage, where I'll explain to the hellhound.
　Maybe he's smart enough to understand what I'm saying.

"Wah.
　Yeah, he's all right.

Oh, it's Leo!
　As I walked around the yard, I soon found Kathy and her friends playing outside with Anne.

'Hey . Hey, good to see you. How are you all doing?

'Yes!　For that matter, what's wrong with that dog?

Oh, do you mind?　I brought him in to be kept here. Anne, is it okay to have a dog here?

'What?　Do we get a dog here?　Maybe it's okay, but I'll go ask Camilla at ...... just in case.
　When I said that, I stopped her as Anne was about to walk in, and I rushed to stop her .

"No, I'll go in and ask her. Where is Camilla?
　I'm the one who brought you here. You need to get your own permission.

He's probably in the director's office.
　The Director's office is at the end of the maids' room, I believe.

Yes, sir. Now then, we'll all be looking after her until I get back.

Are you sure?　Yay!

You look happy.
　After seeing the hellhound looking happy as the kids kneaded him around, I headed over to Camilla's.


'I'm sorry,'

'Oh, Mr Leons!　What's going on, all of a sudden?
　When I entered the director's office, Carla-san, who was counting the money, stood up in a hurry.

'Oh, I'm sorry . I've only come to ask you one question.

Is that what you want to hear?

Yes. Is it okay to keep a dog here?　There's only one animal, but I wanted everyone at the orphanage to keep it.

A dog?　It's going to be okay. I think it would be a good education if we let the kids take care of them.

'Thank you . He's a very smart dog and I don't think he's going to bite the kids or anything, so you don't have to worry about that.
　Protecting my husband is what he's all about, so I guess it's safe.
　It's probably safer than having a normal dog.

Okay. I'm going to go pet him later.

Please take care of her. It's cool in black. I'll see you later.

Yes. Please come back anytime!
　I left the Director's office, telling him I understood.


Oh, Leo!　Are you okay?
　As soon as I got back, Cassie and her friends, who loved their dog, asked.

"Yeah. It's all good. They said you were supposed to take care of him.

Okay!　I'll take good care of you!

Okay, okay. All right, I'm going to go home.
　Then I'll pat Kathy's head.

Oh, you're leaving already?

We've been keeping Shelley and the others waiting. I'll be free tomorrow, so I can come back soon.
　There's nothing to do for a while.
　Take it easy until school starts.

Okay. See you tomorrow for sure. Promise?
　Tomorrow?　Well, it's okay, I'm not busy.
　I can bring Elsie.



All right. See you tomorrow. Hey, you guys take care of your dog!

"Yes, sir.
　Listening to Cassie and the others' cheerful replies, I transitioned towards the underground city.
　Then I told Belle and Elsie, who hadn't decided on a name yet, to think about it when they got home, and returned to the castle.