Sir!　Congratulations on your marriage!

Shut up.

　When I returned to the mansion after a night's rest, Garcia, as expected, was smiling and making fun of me.

''......''

　On the other hand.

　Igarashi-san is not dealing with Garcia, she is busily organizing documents and so on.

　For me, I'm a little embarrassed by what happened last night, but the work ethic of the female secretary is the same as usual.

　She moved quickly and briskly.

　As she takes the file and turns towards the desk, the dimples in her pelvis reflected in the sides of her tight skirt writhe in a stern manner.

"Hey, hey, sir. There is something wrong with you, right? Why don't you tell me about it?

　Garcia says and lightly chokes me from behind.

　Tsk.......

　Just because Igarashi-san seems to be busy, you're always getting involved with me.

　You mustn't look bored.

　I can't make myself look busy somehow, either.

　When I think of it like that.


　I can't help it.


　I can hear the three maids' happy voices in the next room.

　Just as well.

　I paid off Garcia's hand and wandered off~ to look into the maid girls' garden.


''Yo. What are you doing?

Oh, master.

Yes, I'm making a pattern.

　Pattern paper. It's the standard for cutting when making clothes.

　Come to think of it, we made those maids' uniforms ourselves, didn't we?

"Do you guys like making clothes?

Yes!

You're so cute.

Hey,

Yeah, .......

　I've been thinking about it for a while.

So, Manaka, come here for a second.

　I invited him with my hand.

'What?　Oh, yes.

　Then he obediently replied and came right in front of me, and I gently placed my hand on Manaka's chest.

Oh, master!　What?!

　Don't get me wrong, I said breasts, but I didn't touch her tits!

　Just below the collar of the maid's uniform, below the collarbone, at the hard breastbone.

　Towards that point, I poured my magic power into the munchies.

　Poe......

　A green light is injected into the village girl's tiny chest.

''What?　Huh?

　My daughter is confused, but it's nothing.

　I just marked the training skill [Receiver].

　Receiver is the ability to transfer the experience gained in battle to a distant companion.

　There was a limit of three slots that could be transferred, but Akira, Shohei, and Isao-san, who had marked it until now, had already acquired a considerable amount of power so far.

　They had been thinking about 'replacing' their receivers at this point and developing other talents as well.

　Above all, Isao-san was in the realm of the awful.

I'm ready.

　With that said, I let go of my hand and explained the receiver to them, but the maids didn't seem to be listening to me much as they all cried out.

　Incidentally, Manaka's job title, which has just been marked on the receiver, is 【Sewing Master】.

　Watermelon is a weaver.

　Icoca is a 【Sewmaker】.

　In other words, these women have talents in the apparel industry.

　Well.

　However, we can't afford to mark all three receiver slots for these women, though.

　It might be a different story if we were able to add more slots, but for now, I think it would be better if we could send one slot to this field with three of them, sending them a little bit of experience.

　The monsters we defeat are getting stronger, so the experience we transfer is also increasing, and we'll be able to 'replace' our receivers more often in the future.

''So, what are you building now?''

　I asked that, suddenly curious about the patterned paper.

'Oh, yes.'

Of course it's Igarashi-san's bridal gown!

　What: ......?

"Master.

Mr. Igarashi.

"Engagement.

""Congratulations!"

　Maids bowing in unison like a graduation ceremony.

　Yes.

　It's a bit pitiful, but they don't tell the rumor-loving girls about it.

　It would be a problem if the story of your fiancé's "pretend" reached your parents' house, you know.

　I'm happy for them, but I had managed to dissuade them from making the bridal gown because they have a traditional Igarashi family costume, which is a fabrication: ......


　Ding dong, dong dong.


　Suddenly the doorbell rings.

'Eiga!　It's done!

　And it was Liv who entered the room without pause and with great vigor.

　Moreover, she was carrying what looked like a musket, and as expected, I was a little scared.

Liv!　What's that?

There's a new piece of equipment, as you can see. I'm gonna get this thing flying.

　Then Liv pulled out a beautiful blue tower-shaped object from her tight ass pockets.

'What's this?'

What do you mean, they made a bullet out of that fusion stone you took?

　!

...... bullets!

Oh, I believe you can combine up to five magical powers into one of these bullets.


　It was a long-awaited new weapon.

　If even a level 3 intermediate magic could be fused with 5 of them, it would be able to achieve level 4 level or higher firepower.

　But ......

Surprising. Is that a gun?

Yeah, there's a reason for that.

　That's why I learned the details of this magic gun from Liv.

　The shape of the gun is a long gun with a single shot tip, similar to a musket, but it flies not a lead ball, but a fusion stone bullet.

I see. So a bow and arrow is too heavy for flying fusion stones. That's why they decided to use gunpowder to make the attack fly.

Hmm, you're a quick study. That's what I mean.

　To use it, first, put the magic into the fusion stone bullets and fuse them together (up to 5).

　Then, before the magic is lost, he puts the bullet into the barrel and pushes it into the back with a thin stick.

　The difference with the musket is that the rope is lit and used.

　When the trigger was pulled, the gunpowder was ignited and a small explosion occurred, causing the bullet to be shot out of the tube with great force.

"Hmmm, I see.

　I close one eye and nod, holding my magic gun at the ready.

　That's Liv. Well done.

　I mean, guns are so cool...♪

　I'm very, very ticklish.

　And when your mind is on a gun like that.

'Oh, you know what? Eiga.

"Mmm-hmmm..." ......

I don't know what I'm talking about. You know, I heard that.

What?

I heard you're getting married.

　I huffed and looked up to see the crotch of the woman smith's jeans cinching strangely into her inner thighs.

'Oh, that's it, though. That ......

　I thought about at least explaining the situation to Liv, but since the maids are here, I clammed up.

'Congratulations,'

'No, uh, ......'

But you'll have to come back to the workshop!

　Liv put her hands on her hips and smirked, her tank top breasts plumping sadly.

What are you talking about?　Of course I'm going to the workshop.

Really?　I'm sure.

　I don't know what you're worried about.

　How could I possibly abandon a blacksmith who makes these amazing weapons?

Oh, yeah.

　That's when I remembered something important and reached for her chest.

'What! ...... hey, hey!

　Poe: ......

　Yes, while we're at it, we're going to replace the second frame of receivers.

　After all, it's in this field that I want to send experience values, especially at an angle.

　Actually, I'd like to send experience to Ichitaro-kun and the other members of the workshop, but I'll just have to replace that, too.

　It would be nice if there were a few more slots for the receiver: .......

That's it.


　Ding dong.


　Now, just as I finished replacing the receiver to Liv, the doorbell rings again.

　It's kind of busy all of a sudden.

　Who is it this time?

My lord. I just returned from an expedition.

　The one who came over was Nao, who had been entrusted with the command of the Onigashima Quest.

'Oh, it's Nao!　Welcome back!　Is everyone okay?

Yes. He's already gone back to Sojournourn village to rest.

　Yeah, she's still so solid that it's hard to believe she's a 15 year old girl.

　In terms of age, she's just about the same age as Morier.

I see. Thanks for your help.

　I was just so happy to see her lead her troops back home properly.

No. ......

　And she herself looks a little unhappy.

'What's the matter? Was the quest a failure?

　Even if that was the case, it's unavoidable. After all, it was the first time I led a troop.

No, the demons of Onigashima have been destroyed.

Well, really?

　So, what's wrong with you?

But we couldn't give all ...... allies a chance to play an active role.

Mmm.

　I thought he was too hard on himself, but his reflections were so essential.

　It looks like Nao is suited to be a commander after all.

You've done well anyway. You should go back to your village and rest well.

My lord: ......

　When I nodded my head in praise, a hint of childishness suddenly lingered in my taut cheeks.

''Well, take care of yourself, then.

Yes, sir.

　I hug the girl's shoulder and walk her to the door in person, wishing her well.

　Nao bowed and opened the door with a 'Pecori', but suddenly turned around and said, 'Yes, my lord.

''Yes, my lord,''

Hmm? What's going on?

Congratulations on your engagement.

　I shuddered at this, as expected.

　She should have just returned from her expedition, but the rumor had already reached her that Igarashi-san and I were engaged.

　I may have underestimated the "power of rumor propagation in the countryside".

　But oh well.

　At worst, it would be a good thing if my fiancée and I knew that we were faking it.

　And so I reared my head like this, but...

　At this time, I didn't understand as if I didn't understand.

　I had no idea what the information about me and Igarashi-san's engagement would mean and affect the balance of power in the territory.

　...... but well, that's another story.


　◇


　Well, after Nao left.

"...... Mr. Eiga. Please look at this one.

　Igarashi-san presented the documents she had been busily compiling earlier to me.

What is this?

'...... yes. I've made a schedule for the Congress in the Imperial City, which is coming up next week already.


　And a secretary-like line, but ......

　The Far Eastern Congress.

　Come to think of it, it's already that time of year, isn't it?

　Well, to begin with, I'm allowed a surprising amount of freedom as a lord, to the point where I can say 'almost no obligations are imposed on me'.

　However, in that situation.

　If there's one thing that seems like an obligation to the center, it's 'attending the annual assembly'.

　But, you know.

　I'm a lazy person, and even that single duty is annoying to me when it's right in front of me.

　Because the imperial capital is full of elite people, I feel nervous, and the Congress looks boring.

　I'd like to ask you to refrain, if possible.

Igarashi-san, can't you come up with a reason to be absent?

...... There's nothing you can't do, but you should attend.

　You're the former secretary to the minister, and you're not going to allow him to slack off on this, as expected? I thought I'd go to .......

''I just heard that you've conquered the Demon Island Quest, so I'm here to tell you: ......

　And Igarashi-san says something I'm not sure about.

''Hmm?　What does the Quest have to do with Congress?

...... Do you know why the demons of hell come to 'Demon Island', Lord Eiga?

No. I have no idea.

Because you can get the iron to make the metal bars that the demons have.

　When the female secretary said that, the eyes of the merchant and the female blacksmith on the other side flashed with a killer star.

　That's right.

　We wanted a 'quantity' of steel, which is the base for forming various weapons, somehow.

　Rather than reusing every single acquired item like in the past, it would be more efficient to make steel from raw materials, and there would be more freedom in the adventure.

　There is no iron ore in Tohun, according to Akira's geological survey, but if we can mine the iron in [Onigashima], where the demons perished due to this achievement, we can do so: ......

'Sir!　Next time, I'll be there too!

　Garcia leans forward and says.

　I think he's a cash guy ...... even though he didn't follow me before by saying 'Skahama rather than the imperial capital', but as a merchant, I should probably say he's rather reliable.

'...... Okay, well, let's all go to the Imperial City next time!

　I looked over at my friends and called out to them.