The Spearmaster and the Black Cat

"I'm the one who keeps this envelope. I'd like to buy a house."

I handed the Cannellas references I had to the brunette clerk who was over the counter.

The old clerk, who saw the reference, gives a hasty look.

- This is, uh, rude, but please wait.

The clerk is so awed, then holds a letter of introduction and runs to the back of the store.

"… it seems to be an effective surface when it comes to references from executives of the Grand Chamber of Commerce."

Look at the clerk Rebecca disappeared in a hurry, talk.

"I think I did something pathetic."

"Mm, I don't care. Shuya, Customer"

Eva next door is a true face.

"That's right. I don't have an appointment, but I'm also a customer of the big chamber of commerce, and for this chamber, your husband is an important customer trying to buy a big property."

Tell Vine to agree with Eva.

"Indeed."

I nod as I look at Vine or Eva's face.

There, a thick woman appears from the back of the store.

... 'Jabba the Hat' kind of grand deluxe.

And I don't actually put it in my mouth, but I get that impression.

My nose is broken and my cheeks are swollen.

Even from the sumptuous silk clothes, I knew you were great in one shot.

I wonder if that woman is the president of the Merson Chamber of Commerce.

The woman, like the chairman, comes in early enough.

"Thank you very much for waiting for a customer with a reference. My name is Carol Merson. I'm president of the Merson Chamber of Commerce."

"Yes. My name is Shuya Kagari. I'm here to find a property."

When Mr. Carroll hears my name, he smiles.

It's a plump, inclusive, warm smile.

"Thank you. Then stay in the back."

Mr. Carroll led us to the back of the store when the end of the counter opened up so we could get through.

Through the hallway and into the guest room that was in the back.

Rooms are neither small nor large.

There is a leather sofa in front, lined with a short desk and a sofa chair.

The walls were lined with paintings that looked tall, and the ceiling was equipped with crystal light sources that emitted bright light.

"Please, have a seat"

Mr. Carol urged me to smile, so I sit on the couch.

Mr. Carroll sits in the couch chair opposite us when we sit.

She looks like a female merchant as it is, plagued with radish feet.

I didn't stare.

"Now let me start your business. What kind of property does Master Shuya want?"

Like what?

Well, shall I state it appropriately?

"Relatively close to the labyrinth, convenient for shopping, I would prefer a large mansion with large grounds"

I heard my hope. Mr. Carroll tilts his neck.

Patrol a little while showing double jaw sagging.

"... Really? Then the material is this. There are a few. The first is a property west of the aristocratic district, near the magic district. The second case is also an aristocratic neighborhood east, a property near where royalty resides. The third property is also close to Second Round Table Street south of Noble Street. The fourth is a property near the southern martial arts district and the Weiss Grand Arena. The fifth is a property east of Warehouse Street close to the Heim River. Property along Third Round Table Street, South of Sixth"

Ms. Carroll did not look at the parchment material she had placed at her desk and described the property information as slurred.

They have all the information in their heads.

That's just because I belong to the Grand Chamber of Commerce.

Well, as a choice......

Which one should I choose now from the property you told me about?

In the parchment material, there was a picture.

The aristocratic buildings are luxurious.

The fourth item in the dossier concerns the property near Martial Arts District and the Weiss Grand Arena.

Let's hear it.

"… please elaborate on the fourth property"

"Yes, it's a big property in the martial arts district. It used to be the Dojo of the Spear Flow, but the owner of the building died in the battle of the Fight Games, and he wasn't even close, so the Merson Chamber of Commerce (of which) competed to buy it when it was put up for auction."

Heh, a former dojo would seem wide, and you're feeling good.

Shall we take a look there?

"What is the price of that property?

"The land is huge, so it's six hundred white gold coins. The price is an introduction, so it's a special price minus fifty."

Even if you pull, it's expensive.

Yeah, but I can buy it.

Even if you don't use big white coins, you'll lose half of the Ellibol assets you've acquired during this time.

"... is that how much other properties cost?

"Yes, the aristocratic city is more expensive"

Is the property in the aristocratic district more expensive?

"So I'd like to see that property now and decide, okay?

"Yeah, yes. I don't mind. I'll call for a carriage, so wait a minute."

"Okay."

Mr. Carroll stepped out of the guest room as he rose from the couch chair.

"Without negotiating, I seem to have decided quickly, okay?

Rebecca asks with a doubtful face as she tilts her head.

"I don't mind that price. But I haven't officially decided yet. Look, if you like it, I'm gonna make up my mind not to look at the other properties."

"... hmm"

Rebecca is a dissatisfied face.

"What the hell. I'll decide, okay?"

"Yes, but..."

"Mmm, Rebecca, regrettable complexion"

"Eh, hey, Eva! I regret something. Ugh, I do regret it..."

Mr. Rebecca.

He admitted honestly while dyeing his cheeks bright red.

Stay on the couch and sit in physical education.

I bury my face between my knees.

I could see the gloss underwear worn under the skirt of the red cloth slit.

The outfit is a little cute.

"Ha"

Laughing, Mr. Carroll showed his face to the guest room.

"We have two carriages for you. Are the slaves waiting outside those of Master Shuya?

"Yes."

"Well, let's take a carriage to the property's location, so let's go outside"

"Roger that. Rebecca, don't be a jerk. Let's go."

"Yeah, I know."

We went out of the Merson Chamber of Commerce building.

Outside, three carriages were waiting.

Same size as the carriage Moras was riding in.

"It's this carriage. Come on in, ladies and gentlemen."

Beside Mr. Carroll, who guides me to the carriage, I also refrained from her men, the Merson Chamber of Commerce.

They're coming with us, too.

Slaves, me, my people and Mr. Carroll, split up into a group of men and get in the carriage. In total, it became three carriages.

As Mr. Carroll's carriage moves on, so does our carriage.

Take about an hour to reach the desired property location.

Check out the carriage window. The stop is not on Main Street, but it just faces Alley Street.

Everyone gets out of the carriage and looks at the buildings nearby.

Right here, I guess.

There is a large black door that joins the outer wall.

A wooden sign carved [Tomas Absolute Sword Flow Dojo] was visible in the building across the street.

Again, the corner of the martial arts district?

The people who cross the street, they don't know where they are, they just seem strong.

There, Mr. Carroll spoke to me as he brought in a man who looked like a subordinate.

"This is the building where it's meant to be. I'll unlock it now."

"Yes."

Mr. Carroll unlocks the black gate made of stone and wood, puts his hands against the door and steps on it in an attempt to open the main door by himself.

"- Chairman, so are we"

"Huh, it's okay."

And, one of my men refuses to cooperate, pushes open the big door like a sumo pickup stickout, and then goes inside.

That gate, it looks heavy, but Mr. Carroll is powerful.

We also dive through the open door and move on.

I saw a large courtyard.

I see, is this the dojo?

Immediately after entering the premises through the gate, the laid cobblestone, which felt exactly like a dojo, was spreading.

The cobbles are finely color-coded and laid to create a pattern of circles and crosses.

There were scratches on the surface of the stone, and some areas were slightly tucked away.

Must have been an intense ten-day audition, or a match.

We arrived in the middle of the courtyard with our thoughts on the wounds of the old battle.

The lawn stretches outside the large circle laid with stone.

Continuing from such a courtyard, a large Western-style building showed its presence in the back of the front.

Three floors made from white stone columns and wood.

From the first floor to the second, there is a cross-shaped window frame, and to the left of the second or third floor, a small tower of asymmetries is also present in a prominent position.

Places like verandas could also be confirmed from the courtyard.

Roofs vary in size and steep angle with many triangular roofs.

There is also one large chimney visible on the wall on the other side of the veranda.

Romanesque design and sinister.

Two large trees grew in balance in the position of the lawn in the upper left and upper right front corners of that large house, which was a good accent.

In the lower left corner of the courtyard there is a stables hut, and in the lower right corner you can see a large east hut with a blacksmith workshop and blacksmith tools inside.

"... hey, that's huge"

"Mmm, wide"

Rebecca and Eva share their thoughts as they walk through the cobbled courtyard.

"... Master, are you going to live here?

Vine's been asking me questions, too.

"I liked the courtyard. But I'd like to make sure there's a little bit of it in the building."

"Yes."

She is bowing her head.

For some reason, the other slaves were bowing their heads.

"Now let's go to the main building in the back of the center"

Mr. Carroll is turning his gaze to the western-style house in the back.

That's the main building.

It's certainly the biggest building.

Copy that.

We all walk straight through the gray cobblestone, ahead of Mr. Carroll.

The small staircase at the entrance to the main building's house is a staircase high.

There was an arch between the stairs.

The entrance door glances in the back as you go up the small stairs.

On the left and right, a fenced terrace passage stretched out towards the garden continued.

This terrace is perfect for drinking tea while using chairs, hammocks.

In the two spaces where the lawn is laid there are two trees that fit each lawn.

Looks like you could enjoy a walk through the training you do in the courtyard.

"Now you unlock it."

As I was delusional looking around the front door, Mr. Carroll unlocked it.

Ms. Carroll gave her an inclusive smile while

"Go ahead, go inside"

When you open the door while you speak, support the door with your right hand.

Furthermore, the door was not automatically closed by pressing the body to the side of the door to make a sound.

"Chairman, we're holding you back."

The men at the Merson Chamber of Commerce seem worried to see how the chairman is taking the lead in his own work.

"It's okay. It's been a long time since I've had a good exercise, so you guys should check the paperwork."

Apparently, Mr. Carroll is not willing to lend his ear to such a subordinate's opinion.

"Yes, sir"

My men reluctantly admitted it.

I'm sure she's desperate to sell me the property.

Well, do you want to see how the house is?

"Alright then..."

I entered the main building first.

Large living room inside.

There was a large, innocuous long desk in the center that I would use in the conference room.

Chairs line up. To the right of the room, some are like shelved counterbars with plates filled with fruit. There was also a cupboard and a water bottle in the back of the counter.

Is that the kitchen?

On the true opposite left of the kitchen was a small bookshelf, a bookshelf, a small table with a small vase and a set of tea sets.

Dusk light plunges in through a cross-shaped window frame where guns are prone to fire.

Orange dust belt...

It was sprinkled at equal intervals so as to warm the room.

That's a living room that's going to be a model for painting.

Nice......

"All of you, come inside."

On tour, Mr. Carroll was calling on everyone who was still waiting at the entrance to the house.

"Mmm."

"Well, excuse me."

"Bye."

"Ha."

Everyone enters the building, including slaves.

Late, Mr. Carroll brought his men in.

The living room is large enough to exceed twenty-five tatami.

Even if there are large numbers of people, there is free space.

It's not a bad idea to sit in a chair and spend some time here.

And as I began to think, Mr. Carroll approached me, scratching a sweat on his forehead.

"What do you say, Mr. Shuya?"

I honestly liked it, so let's be honest.

"Yes, I like it"

"Pfft, is that right, I'll add. The kitchen on the right hand side of the ground floor also offers a water bottle, a sink where water can flow, a variety of cooking tools, cooking ingredients and a bag of salt. Hire a kitchen maid and you'll be able to cook as soon as you can. Bedrooms, large rooms, including guestrooms, are located in the back aisle on the ground floor, and there is also a washroom with water and a passage to the bay on the ground floor. There's a staircase in front of it, a dozen private rooms upstairs, and a fireplace, so it's warm in winter."

Ms. Carroll supplemented the information with a happy smile on her face.

He uses his gaze and hands to appeal to the good upstairs.

"Is that the chimney? I'll check that later. I'm going to make up my mind here."

"As for this one, I'm happy, but are you sure you want to just confirm the main building?

Mostly I can imagine.

"Well, let's just explain."

Mr. Carroll opens his mouth to my immediate words with a slightly thoughtful face as he signals with his gaze to his subordinates holding back beside him.

"... Really? To the left and right of the courtyard is a boarding house used by the former gatekeepers. That's the form that's connected through the front gate and the two left and right corners where we came in. Of course, you can go directly from the courtyard to the large room. In the lower right corner of the courtyard there is also a blacksmith room. In summary, the main building is above, the courtyard in the center, the dormitory on the left and right, the blacksmith on the bottom right, the stables on the bottom left and the main gate on the bottom. That's the premises."

I see.

No one has that skill when it comes to blacksmithing, so I guess I'll leave it for a while.

Is the overall view of this property a square site?

"... ok"

"Yes, then please sign this document in exchange for the money. My name is already on the paperwork, so if Shuya signs later, the contract is complete."

While Ms. Carroll is explaining, her men leave the paperwork, ink & blade pens on an innocent desk.

The paperwork is a double parchment.

For once, check with Magic Eye.

Nothing's wrong with anything.

"My lord, you're going to live here."

Everlasting Dark Water Spirit Herme appears in sight.

'That's right. You want to come out of my eyes later and check this house out?

"Yes."

Whoa, they're rarely willing to get out of my eyes.

'Okay. I just have a lot to do, so can we stay behind?

"I'll be waiting for you forever"

See you later. You can disappear. '

"Ha."

Hermes disappear as they rotate.

During the reading, sign the contract documents in front of you.

The specified number of white gold coins is then sent out from the item box.

"I wonder if this is okay with the money."

"Yes, indeed. The contract is complete. This is the key to the front gate and a bunch of keys to the main building. There are three keys available on this street. Now the property here is officially owned by Master Shuya. - Terez, take this."

Mr. Carroll said quickly that he had taken one of the overlapping contract documents on his desk and had his men punish him for the documents.

Attash-case leather bags are what we're dealing with.

Cannellas had a similar leather bag.

He went on to count white gold coins while showing the merchant-like face belonging to the Grand Chamber of Commerce and work on bringing the white gold coins together as if it mattered.

Looking at the state of it, I look over to the living room where my people are.

"Finally, you have a home..."

Something emotional.

"Congratulations, master. Because I'm gonna get rid of that inn?

"Well, I'll have to get my stuff later."

When we talk about such an inner circle with Vine,

"Congratulations, Shuya"

"Shuya, sloppy. But thank you."

Eva and Rebecca have been happy to compliment me on getting the house.

"Eva, thank you. Rebecca's got a little extra to say, but thanks."

"Congratulations, master"

"Congratulations"

"Congratulations"

At the end of the day, the slaves have also praised the air as they read it.

"Whoa. You're gonna live here from now on."

"- Ha."

"Yes."

Speaking face to face with the slaves,

"Master Shuya. Please take care not to keep the contract documents"

Yes, Carol noticed.

Copy that.

Treat a copy of the contract documents to an item box.

"Master Shuya. Then here I am, and I will be with you. Thank you for today. Terez, I'm coming."

"Ha."

When Mr. Carroll returned his thick heel, he took his men out of the house.

"... then, everyone. Think of this place as your home and relax. I'll take a look upstairs or upstairs for now."

"Mmm."

Eva was moving her wheelchair to where the right counter was.

"Really? Wow."

Rebecca truly takes one and walks to where the left bookshelf and all that.

Seems like they each want to check out the living room.

Stand up to see how it goes.

Treat the keys of the house at your desk to the item box.

Then we headed from the living room to the aisle where the boards continued.

This looks like a luxury inn crossing.

Several large bedrooms line the left and right.

In doing so, I opened a large bedroom door on the right.

The room has two large square beds.

It doesn't feel like a bed with a canopy.

There is a small side table next to the sleeping area and a large costume in the right corner of the room.

A bookshelf and a few chests of stone were installed in the lower right corner.

It's an impeccably luxurious bedroom around here.

Satisfied, nodding.

I turned my heel back and went back to the hallway.

Bedrooms and rooms in each large room are through.

Up the stairs that were in the middle of the aisle.

The staircase is a spiral staircase made through one large tree.

The resin on the pedal is flat.

I can feel the footprints of the landlords using this place.

The railings were also curved and made of brilliant wood processing.

I circled that staircase all the way up and the second floor up the stairs felt wider than the first floor.

Upstairs, not the third floor.

Looks like it just looked like the third floor because of the long stairs.

Since there is not much furniture, there is plenty of free space between the boards.

Earlier there was between the entrance and exit of a low tear-shaped arch that could go to the veranda.

There are also jumping doors.

Looks like you can see the outside from upstairs over there.

The entrance and exit of the arch are wide, so the light shines between the plates.

And it was installed in the corner of the wall so that a large fireplace, arguably the main part of this floor, showed its presence.

Large burnt brown fireplace.

The wall behind which the fireplace is installed is properly reinforced by rockwork that seems to be for thermal protection.

There are also firewood shelves nearby, and a lot of firewood is already available.

Ready.

But a fireplace would be nice.

It has an atmosphere. Yeah.

... It also has an opening and closing type with a small handle where you add firewood, and it looks like you could cook, pizza or something in the fireplace.

Sofa chairs line up near the fireplace.

Yabeye, I want to spend the whole time reading a book over coffee here.

Or we can have a neat time already. Oh, heh.

"... Your husband? You sound happy."

"Vine, have you been watching?"

I looked up at the big fireplace and was obsessed, so I didn't realize Vine was coming by.

"- Ha, sorry"

"No, that's okay. This fireplace is going to warm the room, and the atmosphere is nice."

"... right. I've never used it before, but my mother, who lived in a mansion in my hometown, had a fireplace like this."

Vine was smiling as she glanced at the fireplace in the stream.

Do you ever use a fireplace in that basement?

Ma, I don't ask you that, but this is also Vine's house, and I would recommend this fireplace.

"... well, this is my house, but from now on it's also Vine's. You're free to use it. It's summer now, so I've been using this since winter."

"Yes."

Vine replies well.

Beautiful smile.

So I saw the opposite of a large fireplace space.

"Let's take a look over there too"

"Yes."

Move from upstairs to a veranda that looks like you can see outside.

From the veranda, which had a fence smaller than its back length, he looked down over the large trees growing in the courtyard, the large room connected to the outer wall on the left and right, and part of the Pernette Martial Arts District over the entrance gate.

The wind feels good.

I can live in such a good house.

The terrace on the ground floor is fine, but it would be nice to spend happy hour with a beautiful woman on this veranda.

Also, inspiration pushes me.

I'm going to look at the veranda so that I can contain that feeling.

The floor is tiled stone, with large buckets on small buckets and washboard.

There was also a platform where the laundry could be dried.

Mop-like cleaning tools are also placed in the corner to ensure proper free space.

Behind that veranda there was a room in the tower, so I headed there.

Whoa, there's a bathtub inside.

I didn't know there was a tub in the tower.

A tub that feels like a pottery royalty.

The tower is a bathroom.

Is the big barrel on the veranda for laundry?

In my previous experience, I don't know because all the baths were big barrels.

A small shelf and luggage compartment were provided on the side of the tub.

There are many soaps and leather cloths available on the shelves.

Above the hitch was an open cross window, picturing a modern clock tower.

I don't have a watch, though.

"It's amazing how ceramic barrels are placed. I have recently heard that it is popular in [Wangdu Gromheim]"

Pottery barrels, not tubs. Well, I don't care what your name is.

This is something that's popular in Wangdu. Mr. Carroll is a really chubby, excellent merchant who didn't expect to sell his house with even this stuff.

"You got it, I'm glad this property"

"Yes."

I took Vine back from via the veranda to the hall where the fireplace is located.

"Shall we go back down?"

"Ng, ha."

At that time, the black cat (Lolo) makes a squeal at the same time as his throat.

A black cat (Rollo) woke up sleeping in the hood on his back that came with the gray coat.

In a relaxed motion, he climbed onto his shoulder.

"Are you awake? I'm supposed to buy a house while Lolo's asleep. This is the new house."

"Nyah? Nyah."

Did Black Cat (Lolo) surprise me with my words, make a weird noise, and then jump from shoulder to shoulder? Running around checking for free space upstairs.

"Hey, don't pee in the house like a territory or something, okay? Peeing is on the lawn outside."

"Nnh, nya"

The black cat rings' I know that 'and moves his tail and responds, running to another room at the end of the hallway I haven't checked yet.

Looks like there's a big room upstairs, too. This is a complete mansion.

"Master Lolo seems to be pleased."

"I hope so, but let Lolo go, let's go downstairs"

"Yes."

I went down the spiral stairs with Vine back to the living room on the ground floor.

Then Rebecca, who was sitting relaxed in a chair in the center of the living room, talks to me.

"Hey, the Shuya slaves have been waiting in one place for so long..."

Rebecca had pale eyes on the slaves waiting near the entrance door.

That's what I just bought, and they're nervous, aren't they?

"Right. I don't know if I can use it in their room, but I'll check out the big room, too. - You guys, follow me."

"- Ha."

I took a slave and went outside.

Walk on the ground from lawn to cobblestone to the large room to the left of the courtyard.

"Is this the big room?"

Simple large doors on white stone walls and small stone stairs.

There is plenty of free space around to dry the bathroom and laundry.

The simple main door is not locked, so it opens properly.

Inside was really, in the past, a place to remind me that the gatekeepers used it for sleepovers.

Bedrooms and crates regularly line many corners.

There is a small desk and chair in the center, a simple cooking area to the left in the back, a shelf with ingredients and a washroom and a toilet on the right.

Four corner walls have cross framed wood windows, but less furniture.

It's a primitive inn.

I'm sorry about the slaves, but let's just have them live here.

"This is where you live, okay?

"Yes."

Elves, a woman whose brain was parasitized by worms, were the fastest to reply.

"impeccable"

Continuing, when the Serpents (Lamia) speak that way, they move closer to the sleeping table.

"Ha."

"I'm in awe"

The Tiger Beast Man (Lazelle) and the Little Beast and the Ko Beast have chosen their own bedrooms to sit and rest.

We also need to get their weapons and protective gear.

First, talk about what's going on around you.

"Guys, I'm sorry I'm resting, but listen to me. I think the meal will be based on three meals in the morning, noon, night, or two meals in the morning, night, and we'll all be eating out here on our own or on the ground floor of the main building. But...... this is just a casual normal time story that I'm not working on. I'm an adventurer. Be prepared to be irregular if you take me around."

"Okay."

"I understand"

"I'm in awe"

"... Yes, um, the first floor of the main building, does that mean that your husband and I will be eating at that time?

also this little beast man (noil runner) asked reluctantly to win.

"Sometimes, you think of me as the extent to which that might happen in conjunction with rapprochement, and I think it's a lot different from my normal husband's response, but I'd appreciate it if you convinced me there"

Gently bow your head toward the slaves.

"... don't bow your head like that, yes, I'm fine"

And this race was out with women in Calleudoscope, but you're my daughter.

"I will obey your husband"

The elf woman parasitized on her head is convinced, too.

"... I also obey my husband's will"

The Serpents (Lamia) also say as they stand in front of their bedrooms.

"As a Tiger Beast (Razel), I will follow the name of Fujik's code."

Fujik's code proudly proclaimed the slave of the Tiger Beast Man (Razel), though he did not know anything.

"Well, I'll go shopping for everyone's weapons gear later, so wait here or in the courtyard until then."

"" Yes ""

I'm out of the big room. Return to the main building.

"I'm home."

“I'm home” greeting with crackling.

"Welcome back, are the slaves going to tame here?

Speaks as Rebecca turns her thin arms around the back of her head to show her armpits.

I was thrilled. It's a tough one. Damn, it's an attractive armpit...

Let's see the armpits. Launch a committee......

"... I don't know, I'd be in trouble if you didn't tame me"

"Mmm, Shuya - I can cook great here. There are lots of vegetables and fruits in the cooking tools and water pan."

Eva had a rare and exciting tone.

They're still in the kitchen room to the right.

I heard voices.

"After all, was there a"? I wonder if it feels like I can really cook there. Then I can behave like a cook to everyone. "

"What, you can cook too?

Rebecca, unexpectedly. I'm surprised to see my face like that.

I have been self-catering quite a bit in my previous life, so I think I can cook easily.

I've only made pots since I came to another world (Selah).

"... well, to some extent"

"Mmm, Shuya's cooking, I want to try it"

When Eva returns from the counter kitchen, she talks with her purple eyes shining.

Eva owns a store, so maybe she cares about the food.

"Fine, but next time. Now I have to buy slave gear and stuff, and I have to go to the map of the labyrinth, and so, about that labyrinth tomorrow, where do we meet?

"I don't know what to do"

"Hmm, should I come here tomorrow morning?

"Fine. I'll unlock it, you can both come at any time."

Eva and Rebecca had a happy face in my words.

"Whenever... Thanks. It's relatively close to my house, and, as the saying goes, it's coming all the time from now on, right? Phew."

Rebecca's head doesn't seem to have the word "reluctant."

"Shuya's house, far from mine. But I'll do my best."

Unlike Rebecca, Eva was talking with an unfortunate look on her face.

"If it's far away, you can stay. Eva would be very welcome."

Talk to follow.

"Mm, okay. But I'll go home once today and tell Lily and Dee I want to stay here"

"Eva's the only one who's welcome?

"Rebecca's got a house nearby, right?

I told Rebecca with a laugh.

"Yes, but come on... I have to protect Eva's chastity."

Rebecca laughs, too, and tells a joke.

"Are you Eva's mother?"

"Rebecca, you don't have to protect me. Shuya would be nice..."

Uh, Eva's little voice, but insignificant, I've been confessed.

……

……

……

I was listening to Eva. Rebecca and I were listening in silence. Vine stares me in the face in surprise.

What do you want me to say?

Don't turn that expected face... turn that gaze to Eva.

Is this place for real?

"... I'm a man too. I don't mind."

"Your husband? I beg you, too."

Vine stops by my side as she speaks in a chilling tone.

"Little bit? Shuya, it's too sketchy."

Rebecca, this is the hot guy.

Make a weird face to hide the lights and talk.

"Pfft, that weird face and words... how many different faces are there? Don't say that with your weird face anymore... pup"

Rebecca was laughing.

So I go back to my true face.

"So that's it for the joke. I'll take the slaves and buy gear and stuff."

"Mm, okay. I'm going back to the store."

"Well, I guess I'll go home with Eva along the way."

Eva and Rebecca are gazing and nodding at each other.

"Oh, I'll see you tomorrow, Vine. Let's go."

"Ha."

Leave Rebecca and Eva in the living room and give them back their heels.

Take Vine out of the main building.

I tried martial arts walking while stepping on the cobblestone in the courtyard and headed to the large room.