Rainrich got mad at me for staying in front of the alchemist's guild while I hugged White, so I returned to the alchemy room quietly.
I wondered if he was continuing his meal, but he just sat on my lap and let his legs dangle without saying a word.
It's okay. I'm just afraid of what the two of them might do to me in the future.
Well, I don't mind because I'm sure I won't be harmed, and I can't say who, but I have to feel sorry for that victim.

'Lord,'
White. Thanks.
Hmm.

When I stroked her head, she seemed to feel good with her eyes narrowed.
When you bring your hand up to your face and stroke your cheek, it's just like a cat when it tries to bite you, I thought.

Hey, Lord. How are you doing, Lord?　Can I have dinner?
There it is. Eat what you want. It's probably cold, so I'll have to reheat it.
That's good. Lord, get me a sandwich.
Yeah.

Yeah, I'm glad I bought me a White.
Even if I wasn't a good fighter.
That's what I'm talking about. Life needs healing.
Buying a house in this town is fine, but I'd rather live in a big, quiet place with rivers and mountains.
I'd like to slow down and live a slow life, farming and such.
It would be nice if we could have White go to the mountains to get some animals and maybe even do some fishing.
In the garden, Wendy could grow flowers and other things apart from farming, and the three of us could bathe and sleep together.
That's what I'm thinking about right now.

"Lord, she's got a grin on her face.
Hmm. I'm looking forward to it.
That again. What's the Lord thinking?
It's about the future. I want White and Wendy to live happily ever after.
'White too. Be happy with the Lord.
'I guess so. Let's be.

God, she's so cute. I'm never going to let White get married!

'Ah yes. I know it's a little early, but I have a present for White.
'Pulezen?　What are you giving me?
Yeah. I made this little accessory for you.

I took out of the magic bag a hairpiece with a ribbon and two bells that I was working on earlier.
I knew that the bells would look good on a cat, but I decided that it shouldn't be a collar since there is a slave collar around the neck, so I made it a hairpiece.

'Wow. So cute!
If you don't like it, feel free to remake it and let me know, okay?
Hmmm. This is cute. Put it on, put it on!

White looks up at me with his eyes closed.
I put it on just below the cat's ears, where it won't hit the cat's ears if you move.
When I finish putting it on one side, I put it on the other side.

Good. That's good.
Hm. Thanks.

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. Yeah. After all, a bell is good for a cat.
I had to use real gold to show the gold color, but it's worth it.
It's a good thing that my alchemy level is at 8.

'Gold Bell Ribbon Hairpiece: Poison Resistance (Medium), Demon Resistance (Medium), Anti-Personnel (Small), Healing (Small)'

And the abilities are poison resistance, anti-demons, and two (medium) of the (medium). He also has one anti-personnel (small) ability.
He also has four abilities with a (small) healing ability.
Poison resistance is literally poison resistance, while anti-virus and anti-personnel abilities are useful in battles against demons and people.
Most impressive of all is the small healing ability.
Since it's small, it's not very effective, but it's an increase in natural healing power. I'm sure it can heal a scratch or two.

This one may be an image addition, because I made it while thinking that the bell is healing for the cat.
If I were to sell it, 1.5 million knolls would be a crappy product.
Well, it's money. If we were to mass produce it, it would be a hell of a lot of money.

"Lord. Is she pretty?
Super cute. The best.
"Mmm-hmm.

He smiled shyly and seemed to like the sound of the bell, ringing it and playing with it.
And then he appeared without a knock.

Oh, you're wearing something pretty.
Heh.
'Leinrich?　What's going on without knocking?
You have a visitor.
Roger that. White, let's go.

Now, what will happen?

The one sitting proudly on the sofa attached to the table in front of the reception desk of the Alchemist's Guild is that guy from earlier.

''You're late!　Who do you think you are to make me wait for you?
Who the hell do you think you are to call me when you're on your own?

You still sound as pompous as ever.

'So, what do you look like?　You don't need anything from me, unfortunately. I'm busy with my smelting.
Hm. Of course not. I'm just saying. Get out of the game.

Yeah, yeah. I'm here.
Hmm?　What Leinrich?

"Don't stretch the truth.

Well...... Can't I just say that I won the game already?
It's a pain in the ass, to be honest.

'Just do as I say!

Okay, all right. Don't make eye contact with me.
You're scaring me. I'm scared of what I'm going to find out.

Why?　I don't see the point of getting off.
'I'm going to raise 120 million Nors today. That means I win.
Then why put me out of business? If you'd won, why bother putting me down?
This is my mercy. "This is my mercy," he said, "and if you're out of the game, my reputation will be in good hands. I'll even give you some preferential treatment in the future. I'm the owner of a secret guild. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt if you come to the guild.
'Is an owner different from a guildmaster?'
Of course. I'm the one who decides who the guild master is. That's why I'm a better guildmaster than you are.
'Hmm. Why don't you?
How could I possibly work or do anything in public?　A man who can do it rules from behind the scenes.

The smugness is so on the nose.
I'll make sure I don't do it without realizing it, too.

'Well, I've got this place, so I don't need it.
'What can we do with this desolate guild!　All these up-and-coming young guys came to me!　Do you understand?　Now I'm more powerful than Reinrich!
You've got to be kidding me...

You, you're not even close to making a big deal out of it in front of Rainrich.
But is this guy the owner of the Pharmaceutical Guild?
What kind of idiot would tell you that he's the owner behind the scenes? Oh you're right in front of me....
Maybe you're not going around talking yourself out of it. If so, he's beyond stupid.

'I hate to say it, but I'm in the right place. I'm not going to make something for you because you told me to.
'Idiots!　You know what happens if you stand up to me!
I don't know. And if anything happens to me, you lose. You're so close to winning, aren't you?
'It's a game in progress!　Once the game is over, it doesn't matter what those promises are!

Well, it's true.
When the game is over it's already over.
You don't know. Or you do know and you're in love with it.
Maybe it's the former. He doesn't look like a competent one.

"Sorry to interrupt your excitement, but there's a visitor.
Oh, well. How are you both doing today?

You know what I'm talking about. You're a white trash man, you know that?

"You've come to the right place, Yashis. We were just talking about the game.
I see. Well, I'd like to sit in on it.

No, first of all, you have to wonder why Yashis visited the Alchemy Guild.
You're a Yashis, and you're a Yashis and an actor. Don't sit between us with a mysterious look on your face.

''I need to talk to him. I've just suggested he surrender to me and he's happy to oblige.
When did this happen? When did it happen?
'Why!　You stand against me and you'll have no future. You know that, don't you?　One woman's mere appearance is enough to ruin your life.　Yassis. Introduce him to some fine women. I can pay you for that.

Huh.....

Lord. Can I bang you up?
No. I'm not done.
Uh.....
What's this guy's name?

Hey, hey. You're gonna call me white, so get out there. I'll take care of it. You're White.

He's my bodyguard and my slave. I bought him from Yashis the other day.
'That time. Well, I see what you've gone to do. You were going to give up on it. That's why you bought the guy instead of Wendy.

It's impossible.
Hey, where's Reinrich?
Do I still have to go on?

Try harder.

..........

'No way.........'
'Then why did you buy it?　I can't help but think he's abandoned the game.
'White is an excellent bodyguard, you know. For some reason, I just bought him as a precaution because he was attacked by bad guys.
'Well, I wonder why. I have no idea, but maybe it's just bad behavior on a regular basis.

I wonder which mouth says it all.
I'm not even close to being white with a smirk.
Hey, still no?

I think that's enough.

Oh yeah..... Oh, it's okay!

Speaking of which, Yassis. What are you doing here?

It's too late.
It's too late.

"We've got a delivery for you.
A delivery?　What. You still buying other girls?　You're quite the connoisseur, aren't you?
That's outrageous... I'm intensely hurt.

I hadn't thought I'd be treated like a freak by this guy....
I've been called a pervert for years, but this is the most heartbreaking thing I've ever seen.
White. I'm not like that. It's not like that.

You don't seem to be talking to me right now, but can I get a move on?
Yeah, fine. Go ahead. Let's see what kind of girl you got.

How high and mighty is this guy?
But still, does Yashis know what Leinrich's intentions are?
The only ones who don't know are me and White...
But I'm the only one in charge!　I'm a party to this!

So long. You can come in.

The door was opened as Yashis called towards the entrance.
There were three figures there.
Aina on the left, Solte on the right. And in the center was Wendy, dressed in a dress.
The pure white dress was just like a wedding dress.
Neat and dainty. Glossy and beautiful.
The color of her hair is hard to describe, but it looks like a light pinkish-orange hair that reflects in the light and shines even brighter.
Crap. I've never regretted my lack of vocabulary as much as I do now.
I hate myself for not being able to describe it.

I was completely in love with it.
I think my mouth was half open.
It was such a beautiful sight.
The two men preparing to stand beside each other looked like knights guarding the goddess.
They exuded a mystique like a masterpiece of painting.

''A new master. I am Wendy Tierclown. From now on and at all times, I will give my all to you, Master, and I look forward to working with you for many years to come.

Wendy comes up beside me and declares that and smiles at me.

'We'll be happy for the rest of our lives, no, we'll be happy together.'
'Yes, sir. I will do my best to help you with your master's dream.

What's the point, huh?
Just by being with me, that's enough to make me work as hard as I can.

"Shiro-sama, I'm looking forward to working with you.
You can call me White. I'll call you Wendy.
'Yes. We are both slaves of the same master and we will work together.
Hm. We'll be happy together.

Apparently the two of them were acquaintances in the Yashis slave trading house.
They don't seem to be getting along well with each other, so it doesn't seem to be a problem.
I want to live with them. My family is growing, and I want to live a slow life with them.
Little by little, we've made another step toward our ideal.
I have a lot of work to do in the future.
I'll always be busy, and I won't have time to settle down, but for now, I'll just bite down on the happiness of having Wendy in my life.