[VOL. 3] CHAPTER 13 REMINISCENCE

After we left the Labyrinth we parted with the beautiful priestess of darkness on our way back to Braham.

We stopped by the adventurers guild to report about our exploration.

Hehehe, it turned out to be quite the amount of money

Crescent Moon looked happy.

It seems like the spider webs my seniors carried her with much hardship got sold for a small amount of money.

Moreover, the promised reward they got was a share for one person divided between them and Pick.

While crying Bass said, Lets never do this again. Well never go out with big sis again.

Like this, I distributed the shares and returned to the hideout.

EhmWelcome back, Akatsuki-sama

I met up with Elsa.

As it was been a while since I last saw her Im also rather tense.

Though I honestly wanted to hug and kiss her but I couldnt because I was somewhat embarrassed.

Im back. Were you feeling lonely?

A little. But I took some walks and was able to see some interesting things. Im now pretty familiar with this area.

I see, Im sorry for leaving you alone. But I have to go back to the mansion again soon

Ah, thats right, isnt it.? But Im fine.

Elsa gave me a stout-hearted answer.

But I cant take her with me.

Mmm.

Elsa, how are your grandparents?

According to the letters, Grandfather seems to recover well. I dont know the details because I wasnt able to meet them recently.

I took out the pouch containing my share of this times reward and put it in front of Elsa.

This money is?

Elsa looked inside it before asking me.

Elsa, take this and return to your grandparents.

Eh? That means

Elsas eyes filled with tears at that moment.

Thats not it, I dont want to kick you out, Elsa. Im just worried that youll be too lonely being alone like this all the time

ButIs that alright? And this is so much

Yeah, I dont mind. Also, Elsa. Additionally, if your grandfathers fine again could you come over together?

Thats, ehm, theres the shop, after all

Yeah, thats why couldnt you try doing business here? Ill take care of the money

Elsas eyes get round in surprise.

I also just came up with that.

But isnt that quite the good idea?

Elsa would also be able to help with the shop as she has a lot of free time.

But to cause you so much trouble

Its fine. I promised Doloa that Id give it my all to make you happy, Elsa

Carlo-sama

Thats not it. Im Akatsuki. I told you, right?

Without saying anything Elsa embraced me.

Aah, how cowardly.

How long will I stay a virgin? (Teary eyed)

Anyway, you should return first and talk it over with them. I think thats a good idea.

Yes, thank you very much! Ill talk with them

Thats right. As Ill return to the mansion lock the door to this house well when you leave.

Yes, have a good trip

I put on my mask, changed my clothes and left the hideout.

After I walked for some time I took off the mask and returned to the mansion.

My, where on earth have you been up until now?!

As soon as I arrived at the mansion I was discovered by Melissa.

So what if I left without saying anything and being away for some days.

I also wrote a letter saying Im going out for a bit, dont look for me, right?

Whats the meaning of this? Leaving behind all the work and just going out!

Then bald, I mean, Pikaru came over while showing his anger on his face.

Though I try not to call him that out of kindness even while hes that angry.

If I tell him I went into a dungeon hed get even angrier.

Ahh, I got it, I got it. Im tired so let me lie down in my room.

I left Melissa and Pikaru behind and went to my bedroom.

I originally had some shut-in tendencies.

I felt relieved to be alone in my room.

Sorry, I kept you waiting. Ill put it here.

After a few minutes, Mirea-san brought the tea.

Such consideration sure is nice.

As expected from a mother, or something like that.

Thank you. Is Lucia-chan well?

Thanks to you shes really well. Im only troubled by her selfishness.

I see, its good that shes lively. Is there anything in your life that youre troubled with?

Mirea-san strongly shook her head and said.

Theres nothing at all. Im really grateful and cant thank you enough

Mirea-san deeply lowered her head and left.

After a long time I fell back on my bed and started to think.

Its quite different from my original worlds me who only go to and fro between my home and the company every day without having a single friend.

Though among the people I met were a lot of characters of m novel Yuusha Tensei but there were also a lot of people not mentioned in it.

The first person I met was the 17-year-old maid, Reina. Though shes a beautiful girl shes a BL enthusiast and would pant while watching Carlo (me), F and Lunos. Moreover, her embarrassing side suddenly got revealed.

Next was the head maid, Melissa. Though I think shes a really good person and always thinking about me she recently started nagging a lot. Well, like a mother, I guess?

The Butler, Pikaru. Hes a reliable bald-headed person not only possessing a high ability in managing the mansion but also high administrative power. Though Im calling him bald in my mind I wont say it to his fac. Its kind of troubling that hes too serious and inflexible sometimes.

F, the leader of the Imperial Guard Order. The strongest knight of this Kingdom called Sir Fitz-Morris Fitzgerald, a hard-to-say name. A straitlaced, stiff, handsome guy whos not used to women. But he is a reliable man.

A stubborn old man looking like the first generation captain of the space battleship YaOto1 and the former leader of the Imperial Guard Order, General Marcus.

Furthermore, his love for causing mischief is hard to get rid of. But hes also a capable person one can leave the strategic conduct to.

The masked female mercenary, Crescent Moon. She seems to be similar to the masked mercenary, Akatsuki, who appears in my novel. Shes greedy and loves money. But shes strong. She got the best twin mountains going Purun Purun and Boing Boing. A sight for sore eyes.

The son of one of the peasants under Carlo, Doji. Hes a little slow countryman but hes highly loyal. He has a great body and is able to swing around axes and clubs with his Herculean strength. One of the few people who know that Carlo is also The masked mercenary, Akatsuki.

The cat girl magician, Knopf. Melissas niece who is half Cat Person and half Human. She looks young but shes actually a 30-year-old researcher/mad scientist. Its currently unknown whether she has a tail. My first magic teacher who uses elementary but super powerful magic.

The Captain of the Imperial Guard Orders first corps, Lunos. The number 1 man women want to marry and said to be the best swordsman of Braham (But he got defeated by F). Hes a handsome man whos popular with the women, which is vexing but useful.

White King and Reus are my pets. White King is my favourite horse with a big body and grey fur. Its smart and powerful. Reus is the usually invisible baby salamander spirit. I made a contract with him and he grants me the power of fire magic.

The duo, Bass and Drum. My seniors as villains. They were originally homeless thieves who kidnapped for a living but after having lost to Akatsuki they became the executives of the evil organisation of subordinates the Rabbit Group. I cant bring myself to hate them even though they are villains.

The hobbit thief, Pick. Like my seniors, shes part of the Rabbit Group and she looks really young outwardly but shes actually rather old on the inside. Her abilities as a thief are reliable and I (As Akatsuki) use her to communicate with the Rabbit Group.

My tactician, Nals. Hes not only in charge of strategic matters but also diplomacy and logistics. He likes making figurines and his wooden figurines are rather good. I put him in charge of designing my castle and public work.

The beautiful priestess of darkness, Kitora. A new comrade (?) with whom we explored the dungeon. Though she is an otherworldly beautiful girl she has the hobby of collecting human bones and making skeletons (?). Considerably strong-minded.

Then there is Elsa who became my mistress. The girl with whom I had my first kiss with (But nothing more than that). After redeeming her from a brothel of the Capital Ruan she lived in Akatsukis hideout in Braham. An absolutely good girl.

The mother and daughter pair I saved from my seniors together with Crescent Moon who became maids at this place, Mirea-san and her daughter Lucia. By the way, Mirea-san is a good looking widow and Lucia-chan is a cute girl.

Yeah, thats it.

But there are some people Im interested in as well.

I didnt go meet them much recently.

Every one of them is a good characters.

While I thought about such things as an author I fell asleep.