257 the day before one's return to one's hometown





"Nell, is this all you're bringing to the other side?

"Yeah, please.

"Okay, that's pretty small.

I used to come here fully clothed, you know.

"That's right,

 I take a small collection of items in a corner of the room and put them one by one into a larger pochette - a magical dimensional storage pochette that I replaced with a DP.

 This pochette is like a backward-compatible version of my item box. Obviously, you can ram more stuff into it than the capacity of the pochette.
 Though it can't be bigger than the mouth of the pochette.

 Well, even though it's backward compatible, it should have quite a bit of capacity, so you won't run out of room if you don't ridiculously ram demon carcasses into it.

...... You could make a fortune on that pochette alone, I'm sure.

 You can also use it as a way to get to know your fellow man.

"Oh, well, I guess I'll just work on my transportation business with this guy.

"Demon transport?

Demon King Transport. We have three courses, Demon King, Fenrir and Ha Long, to meet the needs of our customers.

I'm sure it's probably the safest and fastest flight in the world, but I'm sure it's also very costly.

Oh . Candy cost. ...... or rather the cheapest?

"Oh, sure,

 We both laugh, and then I continue with my words to Nell.

"And I've got a whole bunch of stuff in this pochette for emergencies, if you need it.

Thanks, that's very helpful. What's in it?

I've got the usual 20 advanced potions and 10 dungeon return devices. I've included five mithril knives with the magic circuitry of 'Bakunin Roar' for the purpose of annihilating the opposing forces, but use them at a distance from the enemy because they will self-destruct if used incorrectly. I upgraded the communication ball that I gave you when I went to the demon world, and I've also included a "communication ball modified" that allows you to actually talk to them from a distance, so you can contact me whenever you want. Oh, but be careful, it consumes a lot of magic power, so be careful. And I also have some emergency rations that I made with Leila, such as food and sweets...

"Well, wait, wait, wait, man! Wait a minute!

"? What's up?

 As I was explaining what I had shoved inside, Nell stopped me for some reason, looking flustered.

It's nice of you to have all that stuff ready for me, but I'm fine! We're not going to war.

 Nell.

"What nonsense. What kind of nonsense is that, your lovely wife is going out? So you'd have to give them the right equipment to make them nervous. ...... Yes, I'm still worried, and a few more things--

"Wow, okay! From gratefully received! Because that's enough!

 Then, Nell hurriedly snatched the pochette from me and took it.

You're already ...... overprotective. It's very nice to know that you're that worried about me.

Yeah, I think that's still pretty much a no-holds-barred thing to do: ......

"What's that?

 With a dumbfounded, smiling expression, Nell laughed.



 --I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what to expect.

 As Nell will be out of the dungeon tomorrow, "You two can talk about it." "Huh, we're loving each other! And they are leaving us alone.

 Well, since Ilir is there, we will return to the Shin-Throne room a little later, when it's time for dinner, to have a "brief farewell party" for Ilir and Nell, so we'll return to that area.

 I wonder why kids have so much energy.
 I've been playing with the girls for a long time and I'm beginning to feel my age: ...... No, it's not even a year and a half since they were born, but I'm getting older: .......

 Then, after a few minutes of idle chatter, I opened my mouth, scratching my cheek to hide my inner embarrassment.

...... and Nell.

Hmm?

"Left hand, give me your left hand, please.

 Take the ring out of the item box.

...... Yeah, okay.

 When Nell realizes what I've pulled out, her cheeks are slightly red, but she smiles happily and holds out her left hand.

 Taking her white, slender left hand, I slip a ring through her ring finger.

 This ring was somehow created solely with my own hands, not with my usual weaponry training skill.

 Since I came to this world, I've become very good at this kind of crafting, perhaps due to the fact that I've been crafting more often.
 It's probably due in part to my dexterity value, which is the highest among my statuses. I'm still not very good with swords, which should be related to dexterity value.

 I still continue to train with the sword though: .......

I'm sorry. The designs are almost identical to mine and Lefi's. I've been thinking about it.

 I was wondering whether I should change each of these things: ...... I thought it would be better to have a similar ring on my ring finger, as I have one ring to put on it.

 By the way, the prototype for Liu's is already completed.
 Since she will become your legal wife in a year, I'll make up a non-prototype to give her by then.

No, that's totally fine! Thanks, man. ...... ehehe.

 Nell holds her own hand in front of her face and replies with a happy grin. Cute.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm already her legal wife. It's a good thing that you can't just call me ...... or even you. I'm too embarrassed to call you!



No, calm down, Nell.

 I giggle back at Nell, who covers her reddened face with her hands as she heats up by herself. It's super cute.

...... Well, don't try to call me that. It's not just a matter of time before you're able to get your hands on a new one.

 And actually, I like it when this guy calls me "Onii-san" because it makes me feel special.

Really? Well, I'll do what I've always done, ......, but I want to be able to call you 'you' someday, like it's normal. ......

 That said, Nell gives a small smile, as if imagining its future.

 I wonder if this guy wants me to moe to death. I've been hit by three combos so far.

 You're a total ...... bruiser. It's still bruising!

I'm scared of ...... brave men!

What, what, all of a sudden?

"You're probably the one who could destroy all the demon kings with your loveliness.

Um, man? What are you talking about?

And so the demon king Yuki was destroyed and the world was at peace. ......

 Finished! Thank you for reading!

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