Already........I didn't think this would happen.
I mean, a harem is supposed to be about a protagonist like Hayato, right?
Isn't it created by rescuing a captive princess, receiving a nobleman's daughter for a reason, or taking in an orphaned child?
And it's a subtle, unwieldy entity.

I would have loved to visit a place like the Colored City.
And one of the joys of traveling around the country was going to the brothels in that region.
But you know, going to a red light district while developing a harem feels like cheating on someone.
And I'm a homeless person now.
I've never slept anywhere other than the alchemy room, so how am I supposed to support myself?
It's just that.....

I've been steadily making a necklace while complaining about something that's been decided now.
If you look at the window, the sun is beginning to rise and some light is beginning to filter in.
Thanks to this, the twisted iron necklace can now be used to increase its defense power to +5, and I can also make a small magical power potion from medicinal and demonic plants in the same way as the medicinal plants.

And.

Your alchemy skills are at level 4.
Your spatial magic skill level is now at 2.

That's right.
And I made necklaces all the way to the magic space because my magic bag was so full.
I've been making necklaces while drinking the magic potion I just made.
Since it's a good time, let's check the status.

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　Kazuki Oshimiya: Alchemist Lv1
　HP 15/15 -> 30/30 MP250/250 -> 540/540

　STR : G VIT : G
　INT : F→E MID : G→F
　AGI : G DEX : E→D


　active skill
　　Spatial Magic Lv2
　　Alchemy Lv4
　　Appraisal Lv1
　passive skill
　　Agriculture Lv1
　　Cooking Lv1
　active autoskill
　　Madness Lv1

　? skill
　　?　Lv1
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Come to think of it, I'm sure I'm using my appraisal skills in a certain way, but I haven't improved them yet.
Is there no point in appraising the same thing over and over again?
Do I have to appraise something that hasn't been appraised yet?
Or is it extremely difficult to level up?

And status. Your status is going up!
You don't have to defeat a demon or anything to go up!
But his level hasn't gone up.
I'm still at lvl 1, and I'm still in poor status.
And then there's MP! It's more than doubled!　And even though I was drinking a magic potion, I didn't pass out, I didn't pass out, and I kept making it until morning!
Speaking of which, what can Spatial Magic Lv2 do?

[Spatial Magic Lv2 Ejection (Output)
　It can eject objects inhaled into magic space]

Hmm?
What do you mean?
Things stored in magical space can be ejected normally.
What do you mean by "eject"?　Do you think it will pop up?

Your grading skills have been raised to level 2.

Oh, your timing is perfect.
Will this help you find out more about it?
I'll try to appraise spatial magic as soon as possible.

Spatial Magic Lv1 Inhalation (Input)
　　Objects can be inhaled into magical space.
　　　Time does not pass in magical space. 0-9
　　　　　　Lv2 ejection (output)
　　The object inhaled into magical space can be ejected.
　　　It is ejected as the energy and vector of the inhalation]

More explanation! Is it inhalation (input) to put things into magical space?
　If that's the case, wouldn't energy be superfluous?
Hmmm.... I guess you mean that when you eject an object thrown in, it pops out with the same power and direction as when you threw it in?
I don't know. At any rate, I threw the iron upwards and inhaled it in the magic space, spreading it upwards as it fell.
Then I ejected it to the side and the iron flew right to the side.

I see.
Just think of it as the same as the kinetic energy entered through inhalation, and the direction as.......well, flying forward.
This could be useful depending on how you use it, right?
For example, if you inhale a bow and arrow, you can eject it and hit it back.
Wait, wait, wait, wait. Who am I supposed to be fighting?
I'm not seeing another demon!　I will not fight!

Oh, and by the way, it says 0-9 on the inhaler.
Is this something about being able to choose where to inhale or organize it?
I opened up the magic space to see if it was divided into 10 spaces (0-9) as expected, and the one I'm currently using seems to be the 0 space.
Good, good. Then let's divide unclassified materials into 0, iron ores into 1, medicinal herbs into 2, and items for sale into 3, taking them out of the magic bag.
Moreover, it was sorted without the hassle of taking it out just by thinking about it, as if it had a sorting function.
Let's put things in the magic bag that can be used immediately.
Ah, thank goodness. I didn't feel comfortable with my desktop as if it was all cluttered up.

Okay. I think I've got a break and I'm going to go to bed.
I worked hard today!
Then he fell into slumber as he lounged on the floor of the alchemy room and fell into slumber.




Ah........what is it?
I feel like I have low blood pressure.
I can't think clearly in my sleep.
My vision is blurred in front of my eyes, but the back of my head feels like it's wrapped in a happy feeling.

"Is he awake?

Although he was called out to me from above, I couldn't see his face.
The beautiful woman with the red hair appears over the shadowed object and reveals her face...?

You still sleepy?　Want to get some more sleep?

Focus.
I understand the state of affairs, but as I bounce up and down, I hit my head and head with a thud.

Ouch.......... Haha. Looks like you're awake.
What?
'No, I didn't want to bother you early in the morning, but I didn't get an answer. I asked Master Rainrich to let me into his room. Then I asked him if he would at least give me a pillow, since I was sleeping so soundly on the floor, and was it difficult to sleep with muscular, stiff legs like mine?
No, no, not even close.
Okay. That's good to hear.

Please don't!　Don't smile with such a puffy sounding smile!
It's a complicated situation for us, both happy that our brains aren't working yet and frustrated that we can't remember the feeling!

'Is the master a lonely man?　I was asleep and, well....
What?
No, it's nothing. Yes, it's nothing. I'm a slave. That's one thing. Yeah, that's all right.

What did I do?
I'm usually a good sleeper.
I've never experienced falling out of bed when I woke up in the morning, nor have I ever had the covers come off.
And why can't I remember that?
Wake up!　My instincts!　True my power!　"Remember the memory.
I don't have those skills, though!

Anyway, good morning.
Well, good morning?
Actually, it's almost noon. So what do you want to do?　Shall we start with a meal?
'Well, let's go to the armor shop first and then grab a quick bite to eat at a food truck, shall we?
All right. Then come outside when you're ready.
Oh, yes. Yeah, I'll be right there. I'll be right there.

I rush to the faucet provided, pour a bucket of water into it and wash my face with the governor.

"Look, your hair's bouncing around here.
'Wow!　I thought you were going to the lobby first!

I was in a hurry to be respectful.

'I was worried about something. Besides, it's a slave's duty to prepare for his master, isn't it?

Um, can you not come too close?
It smells good, and it's a little bit more than that!
The treasure is on your back!　You're right!

How long are you going to sleep and what are you doing keeping people waiting?

That's Sorte's voice!
Come to think of it, this guy said he was coming too.

Oh, hey, don't move. We'll have it fixed in a minute.

He tried to turn his head around, but physical force brought him back to his original position, and he pressed a water-painted hand to his hair to fix his sleeping habits.
So close, close, close, close!
Reason!　My rational +5.

There, that's a real man.

Then he let go of my hand and nodded in satisfaction as he turned me to face him.

'Why is Aina fixing her sleeping habits?
'I am my master's slave, you see. I thought it was my job to prepare myself.
'That doesn't mean you have to get so close!　You didn't even have to give him a knee pillow for the most part, you could have just rolled him on the floor like this!
You can't have that. The floor is hard and cold.
Dah-rah!　Shh ... that's enough!　Come on, you're all ready to go, so let's get going!

Sorte doesn't like Aina taking care of me like a slave.
I guess that's part of it. The guy who was my adventuring companion until yesterday suddenly became a slave to a stranger, right?
And since he willingly consents, or rather, convinces himself to go, it's annoying.

You'll have to go to the armor shop first.
'Huh!　I waited all the way until lunch, why?!
Of course. This is the one who caused the trouble. We mustn't disrupt the master's schedule.
All right, all right!　Then I'm going to go and get it over with!

But it's no use going to the armor store.
I don't even have enough money for today's meal.
I don't even know how much that necklace I made will cost until I sell it.

Reinrich. Well, I'm off.
Yeah. Go ahead. And can you deliver today's potions, including yesterday's, to the Adventurer's Guild?
Are you sure about that?　Wouldn't you go there yesterday, today, and suddenly get sacked?
That should be fine. We and the Guildmaster have informed them in the morning. If any of you dare to come after me, I will cut you down.
'No, but...'
'I'm a good adventurer despite my appearance. And I hear that Sorte is willing to lend a hand.

I know you're good at this.
But Sorte?　Are you kidding me?　This guy's pretty sure he thinks I should be dead.

"Hmph. You don't want to make the Adventurer's Guild look any worse than it already is, do you?

But he's not a delinquent. But there's nothing delirious about this guy.

I see......... I see.
Let them get to you. You can protect me without dying.

This old lady is still trying to pick up the pieces.
The two of you are looking very tight, and it looks like we'd better get out of here.

All right. You can put it in here then.
'A magic bag.... Maybe this is why I was mistaken for a pharmaceutical guild.
'You don't have an alchemy guild?'
'There are some, but I didn't use them when I delivered them. Well, I guess they thought that the pharmaceutical guild, which has been making a lot of money lately, should have it.

I see. I completely forgot that it's an expensive item.
It's not my fault that I was too preoccupied with the name (small) and didn't notice it.... That's right. No matter how you look at it, those guys are to blame.
If I had checked, I wouldn't have made a mistake, and even if it was the Pharmaceutical Guild, that doesn't change the fact that I destroyed the product.

Here we go. We're ready. Off you go.

I take the magic bag from Rainrich and hang it around my waist.

''Then I'm off.
Okay.

Leinrich waved his hand while looking at the documents with a flutter.
What a shameful act!

Now, where's the armor shop by the way?
"Go to the main square and then head east to the armor shop. On the other side of it, to the west, is the slavers' shop, so you can have lunch on your way back.
Just right. Is that right for you, Solte?
Hmm. Would you mind not calling me that?


I'll fluff you up till you cry and apologize one day!
That time, Mr. Aina!　Please take them down, please!

Oh, yeah. Let's go, Aina.
Oh. Master.
....

I had a feeling that there was something wrong with being called master out front.
A lady who actually passed by turned around and sped up her steps, looking as if she had seen something unbelievable.

'You know, it's just the way I call you,'
Is that your master?
Yeah, that's it. You got any suggestions for what to call it?
No?　I think it's a reasonable call.
'Yeah no. It's kind of embarrassing.

It's okay to play!　If that's the way you want to play it, just the two of you or something!
But it's bad enough that people call me master in the street!
I'm starting to feel like I'm playing shame, so let's go without.

'So, my lord, my lord, you, my lord, my lord, my master, and a little earlier, my master can you choose which one you want?'

Master doesn't fit the bill in terms of tone.
If I had to mix them up, it would be my lord or master, but both are embarrassing.
If I had to choose between them, I'd say my lord.
Hmm?

Wait a minute, what was that last one?
'It's a rule in my race that the person who welcomes the first time is the husband. So if the master is going to make a move on me, I will call him that. Oh, you don't have to recognize the child.
Hey,
I won't let you do that!　I'll buy you another one in a heartbeat!

Does Sorte want to buy again?
He confidently holds the sachet in front of him and jerks it out.
This would be a lot of gold coins if they were all in gold, wouldn't it?
Even for me, it's easier to use the gold coins than to make Aina-san a slave, and I think it's fine to just accept this and be done with it already.

'That's no good, Solte. That won't convey my sincerity.

'Why?　You're paying for it, so why not!
Why not?　You're getting paid for it, so why not!

A thought that brilliantly links to Sorte.

'I'm acting to take responsibility for myself. So, Solte, I'm glad you're acting for me, but that doesn't make me feel any better.

Too hard. Too hard-headed.
In the first place, Aina-san was indirect and not directly at fault.
The fact that she interceded for me also comes from good intentions, and I think it's a bit strange to be so stubborn.

''Huh.........already!　Jesus!　It's good!　I'm going!　I'll follow you!　I would never let you take Aina away from me!
'Uh........call me whatever you want, other than master for now....... Maybe it will only be for a little while, though.
I will. Well, my lord, from now on, it will be a pleasure to work with you.

When I said that, Aina arrived at the spot, got three fingers and started to lower her head.
When she stopped it hurriedly and made him stand up, he had a puzzled look on his face.
I think I understand a little bit about how hard it is for Solte to do this.
With Solte, who is having trouble controlling his emotions by calling out "Mon Mon Mon", by his side, we decided to head to the armor shop.