[VOL. 3] CHAPTER 1 MISTRESS UPROAR

Melissa, you dont have to prepare supper today. Ill eat outside

Oh, even though you came back after a long absence you want to go out?! I put so much effort into it and yet

My bad, leave it here Ill eat it tomorrow morning.

I left the mansion while hearing Melissas scolding in the background.

I put on my mask on the way to the hideout as to not attract any attention.

But honestly, I thought that Elsa might not be in the hideout.

Aah, though this is the first time seeing her after that time.

She didnt sign a contract with me so Elsa is a free person and able to go where ever she wants.

Generally being a mistress isnt normal.

Thats why I decided to be neither disappointed nor angry even if Elsa isnt there.

If thats really the case I want to be capable to get through it with a laugh.

Thats what the popular villain Carlo would do, right?

As I thought about such things I reached the hideout with a fast beating heart.

I thought about knocking the door first but its my own house and if no one is in there that wouldnt be too cool so I opened the entrance with one of the spare keys the old landlady gave me.

Gacha

When I opened the door Elsa was standing there.

I was deeply moved and approached her to hug her.

El

Kyaaaaaaaaa!

What, what happened?!

As Elsa screamed Crescent moon jumped out from the back of the room.

Why are you here?

A, a strange looking person suddenly came in here!

Elsa quickly hid behind Crescent Moon.

Ah, I forgot I was wearing a mask.

You, a strange person you say, but isnt that Akatsuki?! Didnt you say you were Akatsukis mistress?

Eh?

Elsa became speechless as she heard Crescent Moons words.

This girl, maybeThats natural, huh?

No, Im sorry for surprising you, its me.

I took off the mask.

Carlo-sama

Elsa suddenly wore a joyful expression.

Im relieved, it seems like she is happy to see me.

Whats the meaning of this, Mister Akatsuki? Explain it to me properly

I heard Crescent Moon speaking in a harsh tone.

I mean, why are you even here?

I decided to first sit down in the living room and drink some tea.

Though Id prefer it if it was a little more black.

I came over because I thought I might be able to meet Mister Akatsuki because I didnt see your face around that much recently and then when I came over I found this girl here

Crescent Moon started to speak with me.

Without a doubt the eyes behind her mask were cold.

So, when I asked her who she was she answered with Im Akatsuki-samas mistress.

Mmm, you should fix that habit of telling every person you are someones mistress immediately.

That will give us a bad image.

Because Im really Carlo-samasI mean Akatsuki-samas mistress. Hey, its like this, right, Carlo-sama?

Ehm, she mixes up Carlo and Akatsuki a lot.

Well, though I think thats unavoidable.

Elsa, call me Akatsuki from now on

Ah, Im sorry, ehmAkatsuki-sama

So, shall I tell everything to Crescent Moon?

What Elsa said was the truth. This girl is supposed to stay here from now on.

Heeh, this girl, huh? Just when one thinks he just had his debut as an adventurer and borrowed this place hes already surrounded by mistresses as one would expect of Akatsuki-sama.

Why is she so angry?1

Didnt you say something like Im no good with women? Is that so? So it was like that.

Its not like that but various things happened. Well, lets get along.

Why is my heart beating like this?

By the amount of money she cheated out of me it should my privilege to take a look.

So her being angry while Im completely innocent2 is unreasonable.

Apart from that, do you have any business with me, Crescent Moon?

Hmpf, oh well, fine. Yes, thats right, I came over to invite you to go together exploring a labyrinth for a while because the guild asked me to do it.

Was I able to safely change the subject?

Getting angry for some incomprehensible reason is one of the reasons I dont like women.3

Labyrinth exploration, that sounds interesting

Doesnt it? Even though I came all the way just to invite you

Then, lets go to the guild at once. Crescent Moon, Im sorry but could you please go ahead? Ill be coming soon as well.

I was somehow able to send Crescent Moon away and it was just the two of us left.

You arrived safely.

CarlAkatsuki-sama, can I really live in such a nice house?

Yeah. You may freely use it. Ill also usually wear this mask

I got the mask from the other room and put it on.

Well, its a bit scary. But I think it suits you well.

Is that so? Youll probably get lonely because I cant come here that often so I dont mind if you go outside.

I took out three gold coins and put them in front of Elsa.

You should be able to live with this for the time being. Of course, you are allowed to send it to your grandparents if something remains. Tell me if its not enough, okay?

Well, this is more than enough. Thank you very much. This not being enough is outrageous.

But I might ask you to go shopping for me, anyway, just tell me.

Then I stood up and got close to Elsa.

I thought that Elsa might have already left this place.

Why? I did properly promise you this.

No, its just that we only met once. Thank you very much.

I should be the one to thank you. Thank you for treating me this well.

I heard it a lot already but is it really okay?

At my question, Elsa looked down bashfully and answered me in a low voice.

Of course. Because, ehm, you were totally cool and it was love at first sight. And I also gave you my first kiss.

I couldnt stand it anymore and hugged Elsa.

How regrettable!