Deep underneath a city, a city that was once above ground.
　In this underground city that has become a ruin, there is one of the bases of the criminal organization [Hydra]. 　
　In the depths of the underground, illuminated by lighted magical tools, in a room of the ruins of a mansion, I saw the figures of several people.

　One of them was a woman, wearing a black evening dress.
　She had black hair and wore many ornaments, and looked like the daughter of a wealthy merchant.
　She is wearing a cloak, and to the casual observer, her presence here seems out of place.
　However, she carries a sword at her waist, and all of her ornaments are magic tools.

"Hey, darling, ...... who are these two?
"We're here to support you, just in case. If anything happens to you, you're in trouble. Sharanra.

　The man in the fancy suit smiles.
　The two men accompanying the man were, for all intents and purposes, youths in appearance.
　One is a boy in armor, but he wears a collar, indicating that he is a slave.
　The other is a girl in a ninja costume with her hair tied up in two small buns on both sides, but this ninja costume is very conspicuous.
　It was a pale peach color and not at all ninja-like.

"Hey, Mr. Garance. "Hey, Garance-san, when this job is over, you're really going to free me from slavery, aren't you?
"Yes, that depends on your work. If I find you useful, I'll let you go.
That's good. I've got my own agenda, and I don't have time for slaves.
Oh, you have a purpose, little man?　That's impressive for a young man.
"Don't say that, boy!　I'm not a kid!
This guy was sued for messing with a legal slave. He got sued for being a legal slave, and I bought him out.

　Legal slaves are protected by law, they wear a slave collar, but they are not enslaved.
　In other words, they were servants bought with money, and if the person who bought the slave tried to force his hand, he could sue his master.
　Criminal slaves, on the other hand, were subjected to servitude collars, and if they escaped from a certain area, they would be subjected to severe pain.
　The slave collar was linked to another slave management tool, and if the slave left a certain area, mental magic would be channeled into the nerves, causing severe pain in the body.
　The effects of the collar varied depending on the crime, but it was generally known that attack magic was cast on the body of serious criminals.

"You fool. Why didn't you think before you bought a slave? Did you really think that you could do whatever you wanted with a slave?
"Ugghhh. ....... Because it's a fantasy world, I thought I could create a slave harem. ......
"Why don't you just look at reality? There's no such thing as a good story, that's why he's a boy.
This guy's name is Reinhard XIII or something like that. That's a big name for an idiot, isn't it?　But he's strong. He kicked the shit out of 50 guards, so I thought I'd get him.
"So, what about the girl over there?

　I turned my attention to the peach-colored ninja girl, but she had no expression on her face and was happily chewing a piece of pirozhki-like bread.
　She looked like an elementary or junior high school student.

I don't know her name. I gave him some food because he was lying on the street, but he followed me for some reason. He's good, right?
That's unusual. It's unusual for a darling to save a child. ......
"...... Shinobi live in the dark, and die in the dark. I don't care.
A ninja is not a ...... ninja at all. In fact, you're standing out.　Darling, you're right. Lolita is ......
Of course not!　I'm not sure what to make of this. It may look like this, but it's clearly a denizen of the underworld. Got tangled up with some business rivals and kicked their asses.

　Staring daggers at Garance, Shallanra let out a sigh.

"You're so careful with your helpers. Does that mean I can't be trusted?
No, it's the Duke of Solistea. ...... You never know what he's up to. I'm here as your bodyguard, just in case.
That's fine. ......

　Sharanra thought she didn't need an escort.
　From her point of view, most of them were weak and she was confident that she could kill them with a single blow.
　She even thought that she could easily assassinate a duke.

"I hope I don't slow you down. I hope I don't slow you down, especially since you're not a slave to her, are you?　She won't betray you?
"She'll be fine, she's too clumsy to make money. Otherwise he wouldn't have fallen over.
Okay, fine. I'm gonna go to work.
Oh, ......, I'll take good care of you when I get back, okay?
Okay, I'm gonna go finish my work right now. I don't want you cheating on me.
I don't have time for that. I've got another business meeting later. I don't have time for games.



　Garance pulls Sharanra into his arms and kisses her passionately.
　The obscene sound of their tongues intertwining flows silently.

"d*mn, ......, I'm jealous .......
"Mmmm, it's a little early for that, sweetheart. I'm off, darling.
Oh, I'll hear good things about you.
I'll take care of it. I'll be right back.

　Sharanra and the others left the lighted room and disappeared into the darkness.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it. I'll double down on the grudge I've been holding against you. ......

　Garlanth, left alone in his room, smiled with a dark mixture of amusement.
　He had never expected to have the opportunity to pay back a grudge to a bitter enemy for a child's playful request, but he took it as an opportunity to gamble.
　If he failed, there would be nothing left for him to do and he would not be able to continue his family business in this country.
　But he could not believe that this retaliation would fail.
　The stage will move to the forest of Rahmah, where people with various intentions are moving.

　The story is set in the forest of Ramah.

　After parting with Croisus and his friends, the old man joined Iris and her friends at the high-class inn "Dawn Star Pavilion" in Steeler.
　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.
　It was something that I didn't want to believe.

It's not true!　That's ridiculous. ...... No, that lady is ..........

　Xellos was shocked and horrified by the truth that Iris and the others had told him.

"Uncle ......, I know it's hard to believe, but it's true, okay?
I know how you feel. But you have to accept the reality. ......
"Mr. Xelloss, there are plenty of unbelievable truths out there.　I think you should accept it for what it is.

　But the old man can't hear the three of them.
　He trembles at the absurdity of the world and tries to accept the reality of what he has been told, but his reason refuses to accept it.
　No, he must be seriously rejecting it.

It's impossible. ...... It's that onee!　I'm sure you're not the only one.
I don't think she did, but did she say something similar to ......?
Well, I can't blame you for thinking that. ......
Well, I can't blame you for thinking that. ....... I know how you feel, Uncle.
You don't think he's a normal ...... Moho, do you?　And you're a married man?　There are 53 wives in your harem!　How can that be?

　The old man's soul cries out.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea. They just told it to the old man.
　However, the old man, who was still single, could not accept the fact.

So, that outfit and behavior is ......
He said that his hobby was to make fun of new mercenaries. You've been played, haven't you, Uncle?
"She looks like a woman, but that's because she's into aesthetics. I don't understand. ......
I don't think anyone can understand that.　It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if there is anything you can do to help.

　S-ranked mercenary and guildmaster of the Steelers mercenary guild. I'm not sure what to make of that.
　Rumor has it that he was suspected of being a philanderer, but he prefers boyish women, and all of his wives are powerful women who are as brash as men. In addition, he has 53 wives, which is an amazing story.
　In other words, there is a difference between mistresses and wives, but the connection between Delsacis and his fellow feminists.
　Because he had relations with women who looked like men, he was only rumored to be a man. It is said that he had 38 children.
　He seems to have been quite active.

It's a joke. ....... I'm not sure what to make of that.　And how did he get married to someone with such a vicious hobby? ....... Even I'm not there yet. ......
You're desperate, Uncle .......
I hate it when I feel unconvinced. No matter how you look at it, you're in that relationship. ......
But it's real. Well, it's none of my business.

　Janae didn't seem to care, but Lena did.
　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.

"What the hell, .......? If you have something to say, say it quickly, you creepy ......
"Hmmmmm ....... I'm sure you're not the only one.　Then I guess Jhanae is on the defensive, right?


"What?
Oh!　Surely ....... Not only does it not matter, but it's right up his alley, isn't it?

　Yes, Jhanet is a manly man, if only in appearance, and may well be a target for him.
　Not that it matters, but he might even hit on her.

What if he hits on me?　Will I be part of the harem?　What about Jahne?
"What?　No, of course not!　There is no way I would be taken seriously, and what man would want such a crass woman?　And before that, I don't even like her!
I don't know if that's true.　I don't know if that's true, but I think you're feminine in every way.　She seems to have stuffed animals in her room, and I think she's more of a maiden than you think.
How do you know that?　No way, Iris. ......
I'm not saying anything!　I didn't say anything! I was just speculating. ...... What?　You've been collecting stuffed animals, Jarne?　That lot of stuffed animals didn't belong to the kids. ......

　Jarne had dug his own grave.
　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.
　You'll be able to find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.

I was carrying stuffed animals.　I've never seen you carry a stuffed animal before. ......
I've never seen you carry a stuffed animal ......." "Ugh ......, I had a fellow orphanage worker take care of them. It was bad enough to leave it there forever, so I retrieved it. ...... Bad!
You can't be mad at me. You won't believe what I'm doing as a mercenary.
You can't believe it. It's okay, isn't it?　I think she's cute, though.
"Aaaaahhhh!

I think you're cute.
　She seems to have a complex about the difference between her looks and her taste.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　He's a good cook, and he's still dreaming of a prince on a white horse coming to get him.
"How do you know that?　I never said that!
We went out for a drink the other night, didn't we?　We had a drink together the other night and I slipped up. Don't you remember?
I don't remember anything. ....... I'm going to stop drinking.
Drinking is the first step to self-destruction. Drink for Christ's sake and be careful.

　Iris realized the horror of drinking.
　In the modern world, he was underage and could not drink alcohol, but in this world, he was old enough to drink wine.
　Fearing that she might make a mistake and say something strange in a drunken stupor, Iris vowed to keep her drinking to a moderate level. She has never touched alcohol before, but the mere smell of it makes her feel sick, so she may have a weak constitution against alcohol.

And?　What do you think of Janne, Mr. Xelloss?
"If you see her as a woman, she's pretty. I would love to have her as my wife. ...... Would you like to marry her now?　I don't know if I can make you happy, but I'll try, okay?
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　What are you talking about ......?
"Uncle, is there a woman you are ...... interested in?
This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your investment. I don't know what it is.

　This is the first time I've felt this feeling since I came to this world.
　Especially when I'm looking at Luceris and Jahne, this feeling suddenly gets stronger and stronger, and I can't help but feel like I'm going to lose control of it soon.
　I'm not going to lie, I'm not going to lie. ......

"・・・・・・・・・・・

　Lena and Jahne looked serious.
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What is this cute creature .......? It's a ...... maiden ..........

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"Mr. Xeros: ....... It's a love syndrome, right?
"......What's?
"So, love syndrome ...... is in heat, right?　There are many other names for it, but it means that Mr. Xelloss and Janae are a good match. And Luceris, too. ......
"......... Seriously?
Seriously. I've heard that Jahne has a similar feeling, and maybe Luceris has some of the same signs. Do you want both of them to be your wife?　We've known each other since we were kids, so there's no reason for our wives to fight over each other, right?


・・・・・・・・・・・・・

　The old man's thoughts stopped.
　All he could see in his mind were the images of people who had run amok with this love syndrome, and they turned into him and played the images in his mind.
　Disgusting scenes such as being beaten up for making an outrageous love confession in front of the woman he loves, performing annoying theatrical love revelations in front of people, jumping from high places, and suddenly being pushed down while diving naked come and go.
　The old man gradually turned pale.

　On the other hand, Iris, who is out of the mosquito net, is ......

Rousselis was a D-cup: ....... Jarne is an E cup ......

　...... She compares their breasts and then looks at her own.

"Your breasts?　I'm not sure why you want a woman with big breasts.　I'm not sure what to do with it.
It's better to have them than not to have them. It depends on the person. ......
I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure if I like big breasts that much!

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.
　I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. 　

　Janae watches the two of them, puzzled and watching.
　But... She forgot.
　Xellos is not a prince on a white horse, but an annihilator on a jet-black motorcycle. .......

　He's a dangerous man who doesn't smile with a gleaming smile from his horse, but instead unleashes his annihilating magic from atop his bike. The dreamy girl is still unaware of this.
　However, she has recently started to feel the wavelength of the love syndrome, and when she finds out that Zeroth is also affected by it, she becomes aware of it unnecessarily.

　I have been thinking about this for a while.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.
"You're talking about escorting. But that doesn't mean we'll be escorting the nobleman, right?
That's right. ....... Even the people in the party are different when it comes to escorting students.
I'm not sure if we'll even be able to get close to the target of our escort.

　In the event that you've got a lot of time, you'll be able to take advantage of it. But the mercenaries can't arbitrarily decide who they want to protect.
　In other words, not all of the mercenaries will be able to stay with Zveit, the target of their protection.

"In case of emergency, we'll have our three wings ....... I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.
What are the levels of those chickens?　They seem to be more powerful than before, don't they?
I don't want to see you in the woods, to be honest. They're much stronger than the average demon. ......
What did you do to that cockerel, Xelloss?　It's more of a chicken than a crow.

　It's an amazing chicken that can turn back an ordinary mercenary with just one bird.
　Stronger than a fully evolved cockatrice, these chickens have an uncanny obsession with strength.
　There's no one better to protect us than these chickens, but they seem to have a tendency to forget their duties when it comes to fighting. Well, they're just demons, so what the hell. ......

"Uncle ......, I'm picturing a very funny scene?
Well... There are three chickens ...... following behind the students, and there is no sense of tension.
I don't think I've ever seen a guard as evil as this one. I pity the antagonists. ......
I'm not sure what to make of this. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens when you evolve.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　A demon is an entity whose physical abilities change depending on its environment.
　There is an extreme difference in strength between goblins living in a human domain and goblins living in a harsh environment, even at the same level. Naturally, the difference in strength is largely due to the experience gained from fighting, and the Kokkos have already surpassed their limits when they team up with an old man of over 1000 levels.
　The accumulation of experience is rapid and unbelievable.
　Probably, if the cockerels evolve into cockatrices, their strength will be equivalent to that of a mid-level dragon species.
　And their level is still rising. The old man is training the natural enemy of humanity.

Uncle_....... "Are you sure you're not breeding a vicious creature?
It's a good thing I have the intelligence to understand the language: ....... I don't know how many more people will be affected by this if it goes wild. ......
I don't know what you're trying to do here: ....... Do you hate humans so much, Xelloss?

　It's not my intention, but it's still a nasty creature that I'm raising.
　When these chickens were released into the wild, all that was left were three people who could only see despair.

No, of course not. The only person I hate is ...... him.
"Oh, ...... you're a nasty sister. But you're not here now, are you?
That's a relief. If he were here, ...... I'd be back to being an annihilator. Even if you kill him, you don't have to worry about disposing of the corpse, because this world is ...... kuku kuku .......


""Scary!"

　The image of his sister, which he didn't want to remember, flashed through his mind, and a black murderous intent began to well up from Xellos.
　He was still suppressing his murderous intent, but it was enough to give Iris and the others a chill down their spines. In other words, he is holding a grudge to such an extent.
　The old man's resentment is deep-rooted. There was no love of flesh and blood.

"Well, I don't care about my sister. I'll give you three some tools to protect yourselves. I've given them this job for my own reasons.

　The old man offered the three of them the same kind of amulet and ring that he had given to Zveit and the others.
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This ...... looks plain, doesn't it?
But the effect is amazing.　It's a self-protecting barrier,......, and it looks like it can't be broken by ordinary magic. I can't tell you the specifics, but ......
I'm not sure what to do.　You can get a lot of money for it if you sell it.
The ring is supposed to tell you where you are, but when you release the magic, it signals an emergency. That's my uncle, he makes these items himself!

　The five annihilators of the game era are all production workers.
　Although they are overshadowed by legendary anecdotes, they were skilled in creating such equipment.
　The old man's main job was to produce magic, but he also produced weapons, armor, and magic tools.
　He can also produce healing items such as magic potions, but he learned this later when necessary, and is in the position of an assistant to his companions.
　I can also create many secret potions, but I have yet to create any of them by myself. Even when I have, it has been limited to recovery potions.

I'll give you the money for free. Feel free to use it.
"Is ...... any good?　It's something you could sell and live off of for a while. ......
This alone makes the request worthwhile. ....... It's probably worth more than the cost of the academy student escort.
"Wow!" "Thanks, Uncle!

　The only one who is honestly happy is Iris.
　I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but I'm going to tell you that this magic tool is called the Amulet of Protection, and if you sell it, you'll be able to live off it for 20 years.
　It's just that the old man is unaware of it, and in fact, this equipment is comparable in value to the magic tools found in the ruins. At the moment it looks like just a pendant, but if it were to be decorated with jewels, it would turn into a national treasure. 　
　The old man was indifferent to the value of such items.

　Needless to say, Croisus, who got the same item, was in a frenzy back at the dormitory.

The day after tomorrow, the actual training will begin. I'll be free tomorrow to recover from my trip. We'll have to be flexible, but that's just luck.
"Right. Tomorrow we're going to explore the city.
Iris......, we're not here just for fun.　We're not here to play, we're here to make a living.
It's hard to be poor. ....... I'd like to thank Mr. Xellos for giving me a job. What should I do tomorrow?
"...... Are you two okay?

　The next day, Iris rode out into the city in a playful mood, while Rena wandered the streets in search of a little love.
　Needless to say, on the day of the actual training, some of the younger students withdrew due to poor health.
　They lost their credits, but somehow they seemed to be happy. Their friends in the same year wondered why they were so dizzy that they couldn't stand on their feet.
　Needless to say, Lena's skin was unusually lustrous.
　It seems that predators do not choose the time and place.

　.

　After parting ways with Croisus, Miska walked calmly to the Great Library.
　This library was originally built as a cathedral, but due to budget constraints, the work was abandoned and the building was abandoned for a while.
　After there was talk of building an academy, it was rebuilt as an open place for students to gain knowledge, and is now famous for having the largest collection of books in the country.

　Climbing up the marble stairs and passing through the huge doorway, I found myself in a treasure house of knowledge with many bookshelves.
　However, the place was sparsely populated, as if there were few users, and only the attendants who managed the books were conspicuous.
　There were some students, but they were few and far between, and the place was so deserted that it was hard to tell what it was for.

　Misaka saw two people sitting in front of a table, and walked to the table with a lean and graceful gait.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Zveit. Thank you for your time, Miss.
You're late. Did Croesus run amok?
Do you understand me?
Don't you understand?　He must've brought his own modified magic circle with him.
Correct. He's been asking a lot of questions since then.
You're a free spirit, ........ I envy you in a way.



　Croisus is a free spirit who is not bound by any ties.
　Although there are some problems with his behavior, he seems to be enjoying his freedom.
　In fact, Zveit has taken on too much, but in his case, he ended up that way, and in a sense, he is a victim of the faction.
　In any case, after being brainwashed, he suffered a painful heartbreak, and it's hard not to resent him.

"So, Miska. How are you, Doctor?
Is he ever going to get sick?　I have a feeling that even if he were to fall ill, he would take care of himself.
That's what Master ...... would do.
That's true. I think there's no point in worrying about it.

　That's terrible.
　But there's something about it that makes sense to both of them.

All right. What did the Master say?
"It seems that Lord Xelloss has prepared a magic tool for you two just in case. Here are the magic tools.
"Amulet and ring?　What are the effects?
The amulet will automatically protect you from surprise attacks. The ring tells you where the two of you are at all times, and when it releases its magic, it emits a wavelength that signals an emergency. I'm not sure I understand the principle.
"That's my master. I didn't think you could prepare something like this in such a short time. ......
Yes, ....... How amazing is that?　Your knowledge and skills are unbelievable.

　The two of them let out a sigh of admiration as they looked at the items handed to them.
　But then Miska dropped another bomb on them.

"There was also some kind of vehicle-like magical equipment. It's a two-wheeled magical device that carries a weapon. ......
"What?　Did Master even make such a thing?
The equipment was also horrible. I'm not sure what to make of it.
"Doctor ......, don't you stand out like a sore thumb?　You're here to protect us, right?
You are here to protect me, aren't you? - Ostensibly, yes, but I thought you were here to experiment.　Wouldn't an assassin be a good target?
"・・・・・・・・

　It was possible, but they were silent.
　If he heard them, he would have a fierce OHANASI until he was satisfied.
　I'm curious to know what their perceptions are.

It's a relief to have a master, but you can never be too careful.
The fact that you have prepared the same magic tools for me means that you have judged that there is a possibility that I might be a target, and you are acting with great caution.
I can't help but think it's my father's orders. I can only assume it was my father's idea.

　Zveit knew that Xelloss didn't like to be conspicuous, so he was able to read this information.
　In other words, that's how close the danger is. It was enough information to keep me on my toes.

I'll be able to see you there, won't I?
We'll be traveling together in a carriage, but we'll be riding in a different carriage from the mercenaries. I'm sure you will.
It's a pity, I have so many questions to ask you.
By the way, Mister Xellos brought chickens with him. A wild cockatoo.
"Huh?

　They don't know how strong Wu Kei and the others are.
　That's why they were puzzled when the old man said that he had brought a chicken with him.
　It will be a little later that we will know the strength of this chicken, but for now, we can't guess where the old man's intentions lie, and we can only twist our heads.
　This is a common and normal thought. The old man was surrounded by out-of-the-ordinary people.

　At any rate, Zveit and the others were ready to go to the Rahmah forest for actual combat training.
　However, the question on both of their minds now was, "Why Kokko? was occupying all of their thoughts.
　It seems that common sense is always overturned by insanity.
　Even if it is in another world, it is the same.