─ ─ Between the labyrinth pool of the Virgin Delila-

"... who, was it...?

Sonia, the mermaid, looked at me and said so.

It was a tone of tone.

This is the labyrinth of the Virgin Delilah. pool room behind it.

A little mermaid is looking at me in the bright water.

Mr. Mermaid's name is Sonia. Age is less than ten.

He has long, water-colored hair on his body and a slightly frightened face.

My lower body is a fish. The water-colored scales reflect the lights in the room, glittering.

There's a faint ripple standing on the water because Sonia's shaking.

Maybe he's frightened of me the first time he met me.

That's right... it's the same human race that drove the mermaids out of their dwellings.

"You don't have to be frightened. Sonia."

Illis, sitting by the pool, shook Sonia's hand.

"This man is a lover of Illis, and he's a kind husband."

"... gentle, one?

"Yes, be very gentle"

That's what Illis said. With his pinky fingers, he held his lips down.

"I've also gotten used to Illis lately... though you could make it a little stronger"

"Here."

What are you saying, blushing your cheeks? Illis.

"... gentle, one"

Sonia's tremor stopped.

Sounds like Sonia the mermaid would be relieved to hang out with Illis.

Illis is drawing the blood of the 'Sea Dragon Kelkattle'. "Sea Dragon Kelkatore" is the god of the sea and superior to the subpeople who live there. So maybe there's something that goes with it.

"Thank you for your help. Brave man."

"This time I only have enough support. [M] It was my people and the Virgin Delilah who helped you."

"Well hey. Mr. Delilah is a 'attentive Virgin', so hey!

Immediately above the pool, the Ghost Virgin stretched her chest "ehem".

I'm worried about Sonia the mermaid, and she's been following me. You're such a good man. Holy Virgin.

"Well, I was too attentive to quit my job and I died prematurely."

"Rest if you are conscious, Holy Virgin."

It's me and Ilis, the Virgin and Sonia the Mermaid who are here.

Sonia gets nervous when there are too many people, so I decided to ask everyone to wait outside.

By now, at the entrance to the labyrinth, it should be breaktime for a cup of tea.

"So, Sonia. If you don't mind telling me what happened in the ocean."

I said.

At the same time, "Consciousness Sharing (Mind Linkage)/Modification" sends the situation to Cecil and Eine as well. It's the usual information-sharing.

"... Huh"

"First, my people will tell you about when they found you."

Sonia the mermaid nodded, so I went on.

"At that time, a fellow of mine was on a quest to investigate the river. It was a very good Beastman girl who was on the spot.

When the child used the power of Kanya, he realized that you were falling behind the water. To help with that, the twin sister of a knight girl with special powers flew through the sky with some kind of force and pulled you out.

Then, with you, the Virgin Delilah, who looked like a bird, appeared. "

"So my fellow Iris used his strange powers to help Sonia out."

"Leave him no fine penetration. Sonia."

".................. yeah"

Sonia, the mermaid, sunk half her face on the water and answered.

"You know what? You know. Sonia believes in Minatoma. When you're on the side of Iris, you calm down. I know about the Virgin Delilah, and the mermaid. So... brave man, one of your bullies?

"Beloved."

"You're like a student who can't be left alone."

"Okay, then."

Chip, and, kick the water, Sonia comes near me.

"Sonia promises her loyalty to the brave man."

"You don't have to swear allegiance. I just want to know what's going on in your neighborhood."

"As you wish."

Sonia pulls herself back, pussy, and slaps the surface with her tail, a toast.

Then I closed my eyes and started talking slowly.

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As the Virgin said, the mermaid is a subhuman living along the coast.

And it was also as expected that Sonia's residence was near the 'Cursed Land'.

"For generations, the Sonians have purified the curse by singing and dancing with pleasure."

Neither do the mermaids know when the place became a 'cursed land'.

I just had a legend.

─ ─ That once upon a time the king of man committed a very great sin against a dragon who dwells on the earth.

─ ─ The dead dragon was furious with his sins.

-The anger doesn't stop when the dragon dies or after a long time.

─ ─ They destabilize the spirit of those approaching the land.

"Because 'curse' doesn't work on mermaids. Because it's a less troubled species."

"Aren't you worried?

"Yes, because if it's not life-threatening, I'll forget anything I don't like in about three days"

"So, anything life-threatening?

"I'll deal with it. If you can't, give up and run."

"" "... I see" "

I guess that's a way of life you can live because it's a species that lives freely in the ocean.

Because mermaids don't have civilization or even a house.

If humans did the same thing, it would be a hassle after... but... okay. That way of life, too.

"To such a mermaid's dwelling... a fearful man has come..."

Sonia began to talk about it.

─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─

A few weeks ago, a ship came to Mermaid space.

In addition to the sailors, there were two men - swordsmen and wizards - aboard the ship.

The two turned to the mermaids and declared this.

"The time has come to open this land. Find people who can fight the curse and fulfill their ancient vows"

─ and.

So they began attacking the mermaids.

The mermaids have no fighting ability. Enough to sing a song with a 'purifying' effect at best.

Yet the humans drove the mermaids with their shockwave-flying swords and giant demons of use.

Then what happened... Sonia also said she didn't remember very well.

She desperately fled the secret escape route into the underground waters.

We had 'Horned Serpent' together because they were being defeated by swordsmen and wizards.

Groundwater veins flowed fast and Sonia, who hit rocks several times, lost consciousness as it was.

When he realized that, he was in the labyrinth of the Virgin.

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"... I was so scared. The eyes of those who were on the ship... as if they hadn't seen anything... about the Sonians, not subhuman or demonic... as if they were driftwood floating in the sea... unleashing magic, using a tiny demon..."

Pool waves, chaps.

Sonia the Mermaid's body is trembling.

I guess that's all I saw in my scary eyes.

"The most frightening thing is that I don't know why I would do that. The mermaid... purifies the land... just because it's fun and I'm doing it. Mermaids who don't like that go far. I never attacked a human being or hated him... why"

"... Sonia Sama"

"If your companions hadn't helped you... the mermaid (Sonia) might have hated humans..."

Sonia reached out and grabbed the hem of my trousers.

"Thank you...... brave man, shama"

"I'm sorry if I reminded you of something scary."

Totally - even when "Goblin the Wise" attacked the Village of the Beast Man - but I wonder why anyone in this world would do anything about it.

The mermaids continued to purify the 'Cursed Land'.

The fisherman said it was a deal, so I guess the land was clean enough for people to get in there.

The "newcomer training" people deceived it.

I guess that's what makes the trained people crazy.

"... I wonder why I would do that. Mr. Delilah doesn't quite understand."

"So is Illis. If you want to 'train newcomers,' you should do it where no one else is."

"I agree with you."

"So, Nagi-kun, listening to Sonia, how did you analyze it?

"... right"

Guess from Sonia's story......

"I mean, the mermaids lived in that realm to purify the ancient curse. The curse is likely to be the curse of a dragon that grows on the earth... or 'ground dragon'. It was probably the one with the power of alien powers who drove the mermaids out. If there is a nobleman behind it, the Marquis Hilmut, he might be a 'visitor'.

They do 'rookie training' there. The aim is to find people who are resistant to the 'curse'. Is that how they're trying to find the 'Dungeon of the Demon Dragon', the source of the 'Curse'? Because that's what "The Brave Quest" is about in "Visitors". The Marquis is cooperating with it... no, you are forbidden to take immediate action. More info... "

"Brave man, it's too soon to know!

I did some research in advance. I know who's doing 'rookie training'.

I also experienced Leticia and Katras and Rafilia how they treat people.

And the purpose of "rookie training" is not to train people, but to find people who can withstand the transcendentally black environment of "curse"?

Few people can disable the 'Curse'.

Even at our party, it's about me and Cecil, Rita, Eine, and Iris who are resistant.

Of course I don't want to come near such a 'cursed land' or anything. But... I feel bad about leaving it like this.

Besides, I'd like to get the mermaid back to her original sea.

It's such a black world that it's okay to have a race singing and laughing at you.

"I was going to explore the Dungeon of the Dragon."

We are deeply involved in sea dragons and heavenly dragons.

If there is such a thing as a demon dragon - a ground dragon, I want to make sure it is what it is.

Because I am also an "old man" in "Tenryu's Young Life (Shiro)".

"Holy Virgin. Question, okay?

I don't know, Nagi-kun.

"People in" Newbie Training "are quietly following because of the" Cursed Land, "which makes them mentally unstable, right?"

"Yeah, that's what Mr. Delilah thinks."

The Virgin of Ghost nodded.

"The so-called" cursed land "is the place where the anger and sadness of a giant being - that is, where there is still a tiny emotion. How strong a person would be, if there was someone right next to him who was prolonged and angry, he'd be mentally unstable? That's what I'm saying."

"With the Virgin's" Silver Plate of Purification, "you can return everyone to sanity."

"Right. However, in the case of a strong curse, it may take some time to purify. If you hit a giant 'sacred power', you can bring everyone back to sanity in an instant, but there's got to be someone who can do that."

And she said, Ha, and she held her mouth.

"─ Nah, I won't tell you. The moment Mr. Derrililla said that, your husband Nagi-kun said, 'Okay, let's use that one' or something. Hmm!"

"Why are you shaking, Holy Virgin!?

No, I do have the means to purify it.

Don't shake it before I tell you, Virgin.

"Then, first, weaken the 'curse' and return the 'trained' person to sanity. And then enough to do something about the giant demon that attacked Mermaid territory? Do you have any information on that?

"That's right..."

Sonia, the mermaid, snapped her neck.

"Sure... he said," Summoner "by Hydra."

"... inspired by Hydra"

"... it must be that Hydra who attacked the maintenance land last time"

"... I'm having trouble being referenced."

Me and Iris, the Virgin sighed.

Then we heard from Sonia about Inspirational Hydra.

Then check the terrain on the ground and set up an operation.

Make sure the "Curse" affects the area from the Virgin.

"Consider this a quest for the request of the Virgin Delilah."

The Virgin, punched her hand.

"It's Delilah's" what she wants to do "to protect the maintenance grounds. The reward..."

"Um. The mermaid had a hidden treasure."

Sonia, the mermaid, said to block the Virgin's words.

"Ask the elders... I wanted to give you that."

"Are you sure?

I kind of feel bad about getting paid by little kids.

"If we get a lot of Horn Serpents, that's fine."

"Yes, what is it?

"Yeah. Eine... because my sister wanted it. And Cecil."

""... uh ""

Oh, come on, Iris. And the Virgin.

Why are you two looking like you guessed something?

"I got it. I was giving you the mermaid's specialty 'Horned Serpent'. But I also want you to accept the treasure. I'm sure we'll be brave."

"Really?

"Yes, the mermaid is a" non-working species ", so there are three kinds of treasures:" Clothes (Y), Food (Jigu), Living (Jigu) "

"... eh"

"It's like an amulet to a mermaid who sings and plays and lives, so shush. Because with that treasure, the least I could do was starve, and everyone couldn't live. If you're brave enough to get Sonia's place back, I'll give it to you."

"... oh"

I got a weird voice.

Before I knew it, I was holding onto my heart.

My Ultimate Purpose "Skills of Living Without Working"

I can't believe that tip was in here.

"Oh well... because mermaids are professionals who live without working..."

Instead of having anything, a race that sings and dances and lives.

They were like seniors to me aiming to "live without working".

"... seniors, may I call you"

What are you talking about, brave man?

Sonia the mermaid is surprised.

I kneel by the pool and hold her little hand.

"Anyway, I'll order the Virgin Quest. We'll do everything we can."

"... oh, brave man"

"Try to stop the annoying 'rookie training' and get rid of the giant demons. Then we'll find out who the 'curse' is."

I'm motivated.

Both the suspicious' Rookie Training 'and the' Devil Dragon Dungeon 'are crossing points.

Ultimate Purpose Help the mermaids to 'live without working'.

Sure. I can't help it.

To the best of our ability so that everyone doesn't get hurt.

"So that's it."

I send a message to Ilis to Cecil and Eine, connected by 'Consciousness Sharing and Modification'.

The reply came right back.

Everyone's opinion is unanimous in 'Mr. Mermaid, I want to help'.

I'm sympathetic to Sonia, but the main motives are different.

Rita and Iris want to 'help (little one) (fellow ocean)'

Cecil, Eine, Leggy and Feen want to get 'Horned Serpent'. 'Cause I'm gonna be so much better.'

Rafilia, Leticia and Katras said, 'I will not tolerate evil!' ─ It was.

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Then we went back to the entrance to the labyrinth to confirm the final confirmation of the operation.

This time the party was to be divided into three groups.

Me and Cecil, Rita need to purify the "Curse" and locate the "Devil Dragon Dungeon."

Eine and Iris are backing us up.

Leticia, Raphilia and Katras (Feen) wait outside the curse range. I made a scene at the same time as I started my quest and decided to get people to attract me.

"Leggy, let Leticia keep it. Rafilia asks for Shilo."

I handed Letticia the Devil's Sword Leggy and Lafilia the soft golem Ritong with the "Tenryu (Shiro) Bracelet".

"I tell Leggy to follow Leticia's instructions. You can also use Liquid Biodomination (Slime Bringer) or Condition Changer."

"... when I'm with Nagi, I feel like I'm getting more 'chi chi chi ability' to breathe."

"It's my fault."

"Don't be sorry about that!

"Besides, I think Leticia can use Leggy's abilities."

"... ugh"

Leticia had the Devil's Sword Leggy in her hand, though she looked difficult for a while.

"I get it. Nagi's" Love Sword, "I'll keep it."

"I don't know what else to do. If it is the Lord's command, let us say this time with the noble daughter. '

Figure-sized leggies came out and rode Leticia's shoulder.

"Since it's a good opportunity. Let's teach him how to be the right girl. Heh, heh, heh. '

"Yes, you are. Mr. Rafilia."

"Yes! Then I'll tell Leticia and Katras too, plenty about Leggy's cuteness. Yikes!

"I'm looking forward to it!

When did your Lord consign you?

Leticia and Rafilia laughing face-to-face, Katras.

Leggy can hold her bright red cheek.

At this rate, I wonder if Leggy would listen to everyone properly, too.

The Leticians have no resistance to the Curse, so they're going to have to support us from afar.

The Virgin has confirmed "Curse Influence Area" and "Safe Area".

I'm worried about questing separately, but Rafilia and Leggy have new skills. Coupled with Cutlass' telescopic spear ', you can fight most enemies.

"Iris and Eine backed up while we were 'purifying'. If the effect of the Curse is weakened..."

"I know. Brother!"

Iris, in her swimsuit, raised her voice as she wiped her wet hair.

"We understand the operation! There is no such thing as' Cursed Land 'for Illis, whose' Dragon Blood 'has awakened greatly!

"If I have to, I'll run away to the sea, so I'll be fine."

"Eine, if you're alone, Ilis can pull and swim!

Iris poses as "Mmm" and Gatspaws.

Eine has the same serene look, but I can tell by the look in her eyes. Aine, I'm so motivated.

Maybe he remembers the old days.

Eine worked voluntarily in Black in the "Common Guild" of the commercial city Metecal. Maybe you're overlapping yourself with people who are forced to 'train newcomers'.

But I wonder why you're crushing 'Horned Serpent' and 'Munchkin' with a tiny voice.

"Eine and Iris, anyway, are not forced to do it. Sending a message as soon as you think it's dangerous. Like."

"" Yes! Hey (brother)!!

And I'm going to use the Great Magic with Cecil and Rita.

"How are you both feeling?

"It's okay. Nagi-sama, the great magic seems impossible to use."

Cecil rocks her silver hair and comes next to me.

"As a matter of fact... I recently saw Nagi's magic move smoothly through my body."

"Really?

"Yes. The..."

And Cecil dyed her cheeks, and stuck her index fingers together.

"Wow, my body... I think it's changing according to a lot of things Nagi... In this body... Nagi, Nagi, Aka... but... so as to tame"

".................. wah"

Pfft, pfft.

Rita went around behind my back without a sound.

Pfft, pfft.

A swinging tail is stroking my back. When I looked back, my white skin turned bright red to the neck.

"... Um, Rita"

"..................................................................."

"Huh?"

"Me too, Cecil and you! So..."

........................ yeah. You mean my magic is easier to pass. [M]

Then I guess I'll be fine.

"Then I'll say it. Sonia, please. Virgin."

"You know, Nagi-kun"

The Virgin has a difficult face, floating near the ceiling of the labyrinth.

"Mr. Deliri-La was going to continue to exist as a ghost and look for the Devil's Capital... if I looked at you guys... I'd kind of changed my mind"

"Really?

"... I think I'll try my best to be reborn. So Nagi-kun picked it up and made it your child."

"Nice. Looks like fun."

"Instant answer!?

"Huh? 'Cause then we'll be with the Virgin forever, too."

Originally, we had a subordinate contract (with exceptions), and each of us was a heterogeneous, weird party.

To visitors, to demons, to beasts, to nobles, to sisters, to dragon veins, to replicas of ancient elves, to royal hidden princesses. Tenryu's toddler body on the Devil's Sword.

I guess there's nothing wrong with having a "Virgin's Rebirth" in her body.

"What happens in that case? Is it the way the Virgin was reborn to some child, and then I take it from her? But you're the Virgin, so you're going to 'tell' the child who's going to be a mother or something, right? At that time, I wonder if it's okay for you to take my consent to be my child... What do you think?

"... pup"

The Virgin erupted.

Is that it?

"Ho! Not really. Whoa! Nagi-kun! Ha-ha-ha!!

"Um, Virgin?

"Fine! If anything happens, Mr. Delilah will help! You guys go on a quest!

Why are you laughing at me, Holy Virgin?

"We'll talk about this later! Anyway, Sonia looks after Delilah, so you guys take care and go. Come back if you don't think you can... Needless to say this"

"Okay."

I reach out and shake hands with the Virgin in the air.

"'Virgin Quest', I'm going first and foremost in safety"

That's how we waved to the Virgin and left for the Virgin Quest.