'Hey, my knight!　When did you make a physical contract with a wizard (Lucy)?
　Freyae was confronted with me.
　No.........I don't remember.

　Princess Sophia scolded me for not even knowing about my own contract before, and I learned a bit about the contract.


　--The Contract of the Body


　As the name suggests, it is a contract with a condition that the two parties have to become physical when they make a contract.
　By the way, it seems that the gender is not questionable.
　In other words, it's okay if the other party is Prince Leonard.......what am I saying?

"Wait, wait, wait, Princess. I didn't do anything with Lucy ... or was it the last time I drank too much and lost my memory?　Or, when you and Lucy came on to me... No, I think it was that day. Ah!　It was the day before yesterday, wasn't it?
How much do you know about that?
　Friae-san glared at me, donning a donkey.

　Hmm, but hey.
　Lucy comes right at you, you know.　

(Mako, the Great Sage is referring to the 'love contract')
　I heard Noah-sama's voice.
　A contract of love...?
　That's when me and Lucy were in sync (kissing), right?

(Oh yeah, I wonder if it's called "The Contract of the Body" these days?)
　So it's a difference in contract names.

"Great Sage. I heard the one I have with Lucy is called 'Love Contract'.
　When I told him that, the Great Sage Master made a doubtful face.

''Love........Spirit Master-kun, that's a common name. It's a contract name given by some romantic. In reality, a body contract doesn't require you to be in love with the other person.
Well.....
(Huh, right.)
　Me and Noah-sama raised our voices in admiration.
　I mean, I guess Noah-sama didn't know that either.

'Only a virgin or a virgin would use the term "love contract". Well, that doesn't make it any less important.
　Me and Noah-sama and Noah-sama stifled at the Great Sage-sama's words.

''........''
(....)
　I've heard.　Mr. Noah.

(What? !　(Body contracts are such a pain in the ass!
　Master Noah became angry.

'Hey, my knight. What's the point, after all?
I've been vindicated!
Is that...?
　Friae gives me a questioning look.

''Well, the main contract of the 'body contract' is usually considered a 'marriage'. A provisional contract means 'I'm still playing without being tied to one woman! I mean. You're a playboy, Mr. Spirit Master, even though you're a virgin.
..........
　He wasn't innocent at all!
　Furiae is glaring at me with a 'I'm not scum after all' look.

The first thing that comes to mind is that I want you to stay pure forever, spirit user, so I don't mind. Here, give me the usual.
'Oh, yes, yes,'
　I had to pay for the place.

　I walked up to the couch where Grand Sage-sama was sleeping and sat down next to him.
　Grand Sage-sama sunk his teeth into my neck and bit me with his capri... or so I thought, and then he licked my neck with his little tongue.
　A chilling feeling runs through me.
　A creeping sound came out, "Hiccup.

''Da, Grand Sage-sama?''
''Hmph, you're good, spirit user. Not only is your blood clean, your body is also very clean. It's hard to believe he's a rough adventurer.
　The Great Sage-sama smiled wanly and patted my neck.

''Huh........well, I'm using the water magic method and taking a shower in the morning and at night. The rest of the time, I can get rid of the sweat right away.
Oh, really?
　As I explained to the Great Sage Master, Friae made a surprised sound.

'That's good. Do that to me next time.
I did it for you before and you said it tickled me like you were touching me all over, okay?
"...it's kind of obscene. I'll stop after all.
''By the way, Great Sage-sama, don't drink blood... what are you doing!
　The next thing I knew, the Great Sage was trying to take off my top.

''Hm?　It's not always fun when it's from the neck, you know.
　As he says that, his little fingers crawl around my chest.
　The Great Sage-sama's appearance only looks around 12 years old, so at first glance she looks like a child playing around, but she has a greatness that transcends millennia, or a bewitching atmosphere that cannot be expressed in words.
　A cold hand is placed on my cheek while I am peering into her big, flashing red eyes.


I'm not a squire, I'm a guardian knight.
It's similar.
　Do you think so?
　In the meantime, my clothes are being stripped off.

　Like the Great Sage, I'm not using my hands.
　The invisible Nanika is dexterously unbuttoning her buttons.
　........Is this spatial magic?
　I was admiring the complexities of its magic formulae...

'Wow, my knight!　What is being done to you!
　I was pissed off at Friae, who turned red.

''Great Sage-sama, our princess has received an NG. It seems we can't go any further.''
I'm not a cheapskate.
　But honestly, the Great Sage Master put his hand around my neck and bit my neck.

　No, not as usual.
　In addition to my arms, my legs were also wrapped around my waist in a 'Dai Shuki Hold' style.
　Oh, what is this? It's so erotic.

　I heard the sound of him drinking my blood, and finally he licked my neck.
　When I put my hand on it, the wound disappeared.

Now that I've enjoyed the spirit user's blood, I'm going to sleep a little longer until the expedition. You can use the room as you wish.
　After saying that, the Great Sage Master lay down on the sofa with a rumble.
　He didn't seem to have much energy.
　Normally, he'd be talking to me about many things.　



'Great Sage. Isn't it hard in the land of the soil?　You need to get some proper rest...
　I spoke over the Great Sage's back.
　I thought I might not get a response, but the voice came back to me.

'You should worry about yourself. You will have a hard time from now on.
That's not true. I'll leave the strong ones to the brave men of light, Sasaru-kun.
　In fact, I even think that the last fight was the peak of my career.
　From next time on, as long as you're careful about the clouds of darkness, Sakurai-kun is basically invincible.

　I'll make it easy on the rear unit.
　Of course, if Sakurai-kun is in trouble, I'm going to go help him.
　That's the way I thought about it.



I'm not..... The reason why the spirit user is in trouble is because of these guys.



　I was told to assure you.
　The way he said it, it was as if--

Is that a prediction of the future?
　It was as if he could see into the future with his fate magic.

''I can only see into the future with my fate magic until 'one minute from now'. I don't know what the distant future holds.
That's pretty foul, isn't it?
　As far as I'm concerned, the information is infinitely superior to anything else in combat, isn't it?

'Oops, this was a secret. Don't tell the Red Lotus Witch (Rosalie).
'You're going to reveal a huge secret so easily...'
So I'm going to bed. Don't wake me.
　As soon as he said that, I heard him sleep.
　I guess I fell asleep.
　I wanted to ask you what's so hard for you, but....
　Maybe some other time.

　I suddenly felt a glance and looked at Friare-san, who was looking at me long and hard.

''Princess?''
I'm going home.
Hey, hey, hey!
　I hurried to catch up with Mr. Freyae as he started walking briskly towards the exit.

'What's up?'
It's nothing.
Are you mad at me?
I'm not angry!
　You sound angry.

...
....
　I went along with her as Friae-san silently left the mansion.

'Why are you following me? You're the patron knight of the Great Sage, aren't you?
But first, the princess's guardian knight.
'Hmph!　Doubtful!　You were flirting with the Great Sage!
As usual.
He's always like that...
　Friae-san turned around to look at me with her eyes wide open.
　No, maybe today was a little more extreme than usual.

''Whew.''
　Mr. Furiae sat down on a bench near it, as if he was tired of walking.
　I sit down next to her.
　When I look at her profile, her brow is wrinkled as if she's in a bad mood.

''I'm ... thirsty.''
　Blurting out, Friae muttered.
　Whoa, isn't this a chance to make up for it?

Hang on a second.
　As I said this, I took a cup and a piece of fruit out of the food bag I was carrying.
　The fruit is a tropical fruit-like flavor that can be stored at room temperature.


　--Water Magic, Ice Blade (Ice Cutter)


　I peeled the skin of the fruit with an ice blade, removing the seeds and shredding the pulp into small pieces.
　I magically generated even finer ice grains and mixed the pulp and ice grains together in a cup.
　I held it out to Friae, wishing I'd had a straw, I thought.

''Here you go,''
What is this?
Otherworldly tropical fruit Frappuccino?
I'll take a bite I'm going to take a bite I'm going to take a bite I'm going to take a bite I'm going to take a bite I'm going to take a bite I'm going to take a bite!
　Friae, who looked doubtful at first, immediately began to drink vigorously.
　Ah, ................................when you drink so vigorously.

''Oh, my head just keeled over!　Cursed magic?
Don't eat the shaved ice with such force.
　I told Friae to drink slowly and took a breath.
　My mood had improved somewhat.
　I knew it was a frappuccino for girls! (Prejudice)

　It's a new menu that Fujiyan and I are trying to make popular on this side of the world.
　Nina-san gave me a head start on hiring a water wizard who can do the same thing I do, though, and it's going to be insanely expensive.
　That's why it hasn't been put to practical use.

''Haha, it was delicious. Make it again.
Sure, whenever. The princess is the first one I've tasted. I'm glad you liked it.
I'm the best... hmmm...
　Mr. Furiae is swinging his legs around on the bench.
　That's a habit of mine when I'm in a good mood.

'Hey, my knight. You're the one who's thinking of new products with that merchant. What else do you have in mind?
"Hmm, the only thing I can help with is water magic related........ Fujiyan seems to be thinking about a lot of things, but........
Let's hear it.
Well, the latest idea is....
　We chatted for a while.


　◇


　Passing the time, me and Mr. Freyae came back to the ceremony.

'Coo, coo,'
Soooo....
　Lucy and Mr. Saa were asleep, leaning against each other.

　The medal giving ceremony continues.
　I wonder if the man on the stage now is from the Land of Fire (Great Keith)?

You're late.
　Princess Sophia glared at me.
　'Sorry,' she apologized and returned to her original line.

'How are you feeling?'
They'll be calling you in an hour or so.
　An hour........that's a long time.

　I looked at the stage and was curious.
　A person who looked like a warrior from the Fire Nation (Great Keith) was speaking eloquently about his country's pride.

'Sophia. Do I have to say something on that platform, too?
Of course. ...Are you not thinking about the text of the speech?
　I didn't know you had that kind of homework!

I didn't think...
I've told him many times.
　Princess Sophia sighed.

'It can't be helped. I'll figure it out with you.'
Yes.....
　I didn't want to be out of the loop!
　What is Mr. Freyae doing?　I'm looking at him with my eyes.

''Well then, let's start with your name. Please state your position.
You're a brave man, aren't you?
The official title is Makoto Takatsuki, a state-certified hero and general attached to the Royal House of Roses.
　I didn't know that.
　I didn't know it was such a long position.

Well, let's start with an introduction...
Well, then, here's what we're going to do...
'The longer the better. And....
　Thanks to Princess Sophia's help, we made it just in time.

　The show.
　I managed to say it without biting.

　I felt dizzy, like I was in a place where nearly 10,000 people were staring at me.
　If it was 10,000 demons, I would have plenty of time to spare.

"Takatsuki-kun, calm down.
　If Sakurai-kun hadn't called out to me from behind, I would have run away.
　Sakurai-kun is really a handsome guy.　

　A reward for the medal?
　It looks like they gave me some money and land and (I hadn't heard of it).



　◇



　The business in the Land of the Sun (Highland) is over.

　However, I heard that the Great Demon King will return in a few days.
　If that happens, the "heroes" will be gathered in the Highlands.
　I don't mind going back to the Water Country once, but I thought that would be a bit of a hassle.


　Then a messenger arrived.
　The messenger brought a letter.

　The sender was His Eminence the 'Pope' of the Goddess Church.

　The contents of the letter were a request to defeat the remnants of the "Order of the Serpent" hiding in the suburbs of the royal capital, Symphonia.