Me, Kash and Mr. Flukas are staying at the same hotel. The hotel fee is owned by the Demon King's Castle.
　In principle, all the expenses for this business trip were paid by the Demon King's Castle.

　Since the Demon King knows about Fourcas-san's stomach, the cost of food per day is strictly regulated. That's why she may be increasing the number of meals by giving me and the other staff members of the dungeon at the beginning of the game a chance to practice.

　As for the bounty, it's something I decided on my own. But when I reported it to him, the Demon King said, "...wait a while.
　In form, it might be better to consider it as a loan from the Demon King's Castle rather than a loan from me personally.

　I'll leave it to you to decide on that. I'm not dissatisfied with the fact that I'll be the one to provide the money. It's my decision.
　Well, if the Demon King's Castle provides you with a loan, you'll be relieved of the anxiety of having your savings gobbled up, that's for sure.

Well....

　I was nervous now.
　A room at the inn. It had a bunk with a round table and two chairs. With a shower toilet. A nice, clean inn. The walls seem to be a little thin.

　By the way, Kash is sharing a room with Mr. Flukas.
　Even though she's small, she's a girl, and I thought it might be difficult for her to do something in the room with me.

　At first Kash said, "I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to..." but now she's getting along well with Mr. Fulkus.
　Sometimes I hear "teyaa" and "torya" from the next room, but is it possible that Foulkas-san is teaching him something? As you would expect, though, Foulkas-san wouldn't ask Kash for food either.

　No, Kash's sister, Maka-san, is a [cook].
　I don't know why Kash asks for combat training, and it's all speculation to begin with.
　It could be that they're just flirting with each other.

'Yeah. I guess it's okay.

　Check your hair and outfit in the bathroom mirror.
　I go back to my room.

　I have an appointment to meet with someone from today.
　I'm not going to come, but I'm going to summon them.

　Among my contractors, Kash keeps a record of the schedules of those who work at the Demon King's Castle in his notebook.
　Well, the only one who doesn't work at the Demon King's Castle is the guy from Fenix.
　It's fine with that guy.

　When I had a request for a contractor, I would contact him by letter or, although it would cost a little money, via the city's public magic communicator to get permission, and then I would summon him at the appointed time and date.

　For example, Kay-san's archery skills were strengthened because of the effect of training with 【Hunters of the Dark Scar】 Lerager-san, and I asked 【Werewolf's Chieftain】 Markosias for Kobold's guidance. Since there were orcs and goblins with 【Necromancer】, they had them trained by [Deadly Spirit Leader Brave General] Kimaris-san.

　I taught my training method to the [Black Mage] holding staff, but that one takes a long time to take effect, and casting black magic on myself is naturally hard on my body.
　It was impossible at first to do all day long, so I taught them as if I was diluting my master's training by ten times twenty.

　First of all, he said, ''Magic has to be used to improve, but black magic needs a target, right?　How are you doing? When asked, 'Oh, I'm hanging on to myself', I said 'Oh, I'm hanging on to myself', and I was donned.

　If you're an attack magic, even if you release it into an empty space in the training room, you've 'used' it, but black magic white magic can't even be activated if there's no target. It's not going to be towards the void.
　If it's white magic, there will be people who will cooperate with you because you'll be in better shape, but normally, no one wants to cooperate with black magic.

　So it seems that 【Black Mages】 will cast magic on each other with 【Black Mages】.
　Casting magic on oneself is like burning, drowning or slicing oneself up if you compare it to attack magic, so it's probably natural to have a sense of evasion.
　Personally, I like this training method quite a bit because it's my master's teaching and it doesn't bother anyone.

'Yo, alright. I'll call you out.

　Deep breaths.
　This is the room I rent at the inn. A private space.
　I'm not going to summon you now, nor do I want to discuss business with you.

　
　Naturally, it's Mira-san who will be summoning me.
　The time was also confirmed. It's the same as the appointed time.

　I'm going to pour magic power into the ring. If we assume that Mira-san's body is composed of magic, the amount required to make up her body will disappear from my body. And since the distance between us is added to that, it's not a small amount of consumption.
　When I noticed, there was Mira-san in front of me - wearing a bath towel wrapped around her.

''Huh?''

"Yikes!

I'm sorry!

　Only the part of her white porcelain skin that was covered by a single piece of cloth was protected and the rest of her skin was exposed.
　The soft, elastic skin that seemed to sink my fingers into if I touched it, jumped into my view.
　I turned away quickly, am I a gentleman or a coward?

"Jeez, did I get the time wrong?

'Hmm, no?　It's a perfect fit.

　Oh, it sounds like a fun voice.
　The sound of a towel falling off with a pop.

Mila-san........well, you're not naked, are you?

See for yourself.

　Does that mean I'm getting used to it too? When Mila says these things, it's usually okay.
　In this case, okay in this case means I'm wearing clothes.
　Still, I look back at her fearfully.

　I'm right, after all.
　What do you call this kind of thing? There are no sleeves or shoulder straps, and they are held in place at the chest........
　That's the shape of the dress.

''Don't surprise me........''

I wanted to surprise you.

　She smiles mischievously and is bewitching.

'Then you're very successful.'

'Hmm, yes. Great success.

　It's strange because when I see her enjoying herself, I think it's okay.

It sounds like your work is going well. That's as good as it gets, Leme.

''It's all thanks to a lot of people. It also helped that the dungeon staff were all so diligent and motivated, and my friends at the Demon King's Castle helped me a lot.

I wish there was something I could do to help.

'Mira, you have three layers, right?　I hear you're busy too.

　Mira nodded widely.

'Oh yes!　Recently, some famous places have started to come, and there are quite a few adventurers who make it to the third level. The Black Demon Dogs are a bit listless because of Leme's absence, and Kimaris-dono seems to be preserving the spirits of death, perhaps because of the annihilation of his collection in the Fenix battle. The more adventurers are not stupid, so the more challengers there are, the more clues they find to attack, and the more shallow demons are at a disadvantage, but even if you discount that--

　Maybe it's because we haven't seen each other in a while, but we - mainly Mira - talked a lot.　
　It's time to put that to rest.

　Mila-san glanced at the bed.
　I'm shocked.

'It's late but, well, before you bring me back, do you want me to cuddle with you...?'

Uh,

Unless, of course, you don't like it, Leme.

I don't mind it.

　It's kind of unfair to make her say it all the time.
　I don't think it's a good idea to say that the relationship has progressed inexplicably as it has inexplicably.
　No, that's not a bad thing, it's just a matter of my own personal feelings.

　She took me by the hand and we headed for bed.
　That's when it happened.
　There was a knock at the door.

　I felt as if the room temperature had dropped below zero all at once.

''.........who would visit me at this time of day?''

No, no way. Maybe Mr. Fulkus or Kash.

So you don't have a problem with me getting out?

　Mila-san, your smile is scary.
　For some reason, Mira-san wrapped a bath towel around her, just like when she appeared. I'm sure visitors will think of me and Mila-san as being completely like that. Maybe that's what she's trying to do.
　She doesn't seem to think the visitor is Mr. Fourcas or Kash.

'Yes, what is it?'

　Mila opens the door.

　There was - Nicola-san with a sunken expression - Nicola-san was there.

"..........Oh......Oh, this is Reme-san's room, isn't it? Ah, there you are.

　Nicola slipped past Mila and came in front of me.
　I ignored Mira-san.

'I'm sorry, Reme. I didn't have anyone else to turn to...

　The area around her eyes is swollen. There was something wrong.

''........Reme?　You'll explain, won't you?

　Mila's eyes are cold as she flings the bath towel onto the table.

''Well...''

　What should I do, I pondered.