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189 – I Was Waiting

189 – I Was Waiting

Pink Slime.

The slime that originally had acidic liquid has now been transformed into one that sprays a liquid that makes others feel good.

Moreover, it can even change its shape as it desires.

This was the moment when the best employee (?) was born, one that would satisfy a variety of demands in future store operations.

‘Though it’s more of a tool than an employee.’

Phew!

To create this, I had to find a mutant slime that could freely change its form.

On top of that, I added a “calming” drug to ensure it wouldn’t harbor hostility towards us.

Then, I added “gelatinization” to enhance its elasticity and softness.

I mixed in various drugs so that just touching it would make one feel good.

Perhaps it was thanks to the calming drug that I administered while subduing it.

The slime that climbed onto my hand moved around without any hostility, wriggling playfully.

It seemed to recognize me as its master, licking my hand here and there.

The sensation of it squirming on my hand was quite pleasant.

It felt even better than touching the slime I had made for tactile play in the past.

Should I say it felt like it had a bit of jelly added to it?

As I squeezed my hand, the strangely elastic slime changed shape within my grasp and spilled between my fingers.

It moved as if to envelop my entire hand.

‘Nice.’

I was quite fond of its flexibility and the sensation of it wriggling.

If customers were to receive a massage from this, they would surely enjoy it.

Just having it on my hand felt strange, but if it were to crawl onto my back or other erogenous zones…

‘Hmm…’

Everyone would love it.

Phew!

I watched the slime wriggling on my hand.

I needed to check its shape manipulation ability too.

“Change into a hand shape.”

Phew!

The slime transformed into a shape resembling my fingers.

I touched that hand.

It was a bit softer than my actual hand.

‘It doesn’t quite feel like a real hand.’

“Can’t you make it firmer?”

At my words, it twitched as if to exert strength.

Then it became much firmer than before.

As if it had bones inside.

Of course, it still felt somewhat off compared to a real hand, but this was sufficient.

If I deceived the eyes with an illusion, this level of sensation could easily feel like a real hand.

“Can you turn into two?”

Phew!

The slime grew larger, and its hand stretched out into two.

It was truly a versatile slime.

“How fascinating. I’ve never seen a slime that listens so well.”

Frelia approached me, looking amazed.

She clung to me and wiggled her hips as she asked, “You’re going to use it on that person, right?”

“That person?”

“Yuris, the Goddess of Victory…”

Well.

I didn’t think Yuris would like this very much.

I shook my head.

“Yuris prefers something a bit rougher than this.”

There was someone who would like it more.

– Please let me experience the illusion of being violated by the slime…

Hero Nikki.

Her pure desire to be violated by monsters weaker than slimes was still vivid.

In fact, this slime was inspired by the lewd slime that had appeared in her fantasies.

Not only could it change its shape, but it also had a mild effect that enhanced the sensual sensations.

If Nikki saw this, she might want to take it for herself, eager to try it out.

Of course, I had no intention of giving it to her.

‘It could be used in various ways.’

As I contemplated this while quietly observing the slime…

“Boss, don’t you think such a thing needs a test subject?”

Frelia asked, still clinging to me with a teasing tone.

Her voice clearly showed her interest in the slime.

A succubus would know.

The sweetness of the bodily fluids contained within this slime.

That’s probably why she was so aroused.

“You can’t.”

“Why not?”

She seemed surprised by my firm refusal.

“I can’t use the first trial on an employee.”

“B-but if you misuse it and it harms a customer…”

That wouldn’t happen.

Frelia might not know, but I had already simulated it countless times in my fantasies.

The Magic Circle that had satisfied the desires of numerous customers had perfectly investigated the performance of this slime and drawn conclusions.

– A slime infused with the proper drugs is absolutely safe.

It meant that if I used it, it would be safe.

– However, excessive use may lead to addiction to the slime, so please use it with caution.

The condition of excessive use was stricter than expected.

It meant that unless I used this slime every day, there would be no risk of addiction.

I felt reassured.

There wouldn’t be anyone who would come to our store every day just to taste this slime.

Moreover.

‘Even if they came every day, I could just refuse.’

I could control it well enough.

“It’s fine. I can manage.”

So I couldn’t hand over the first unveiling of this new product to an employee.

Frelia, disappointed by my firm refusal, licked her lips.

But as an employee, she had no words to say.

“Let’s go back. We’ve gathered everything we need for now.”

I tossed the slippery slime around in my hand and put it into my backpack.

It was time to clock out.

I couldn’t stay out for too long.

“Tch. Fine.”

The succubus, unable to resist my words, obediently followed me.

With our objectives achieved, we returned to the store.

I planned to display the equipment I had brought back and then clock out.

‘All urgent matters are settled.’

I hummed a tune as we made our way back.

On the way back, I unexpectedly welcomed a guest.

“Where have you been? I’ve been waiting.”

The Empress, who had come incognito, was looking at me while wearing a robe in front of the store.

Though disguised in shabby clothes, I recognized her fiery red hair and bright amber eyes.

We were already acquainted.

“Ah…”

Why was the Empress at our store?

The moment I saw her waiting in front of the store, a chill ran down my spine.

As I faced her, I recalled her words that hinted she had a rough idea of what kind of store we were running.

Could it be that she had come to accuse us of heresy?

Or had she discovered that a succubus had joined our staff?

There were too many possibilities, and I couldn’t guess why the Empress had come to our store.

“What brings you here?”

“…Why would I come to a fantasy magician?”

“Ah…”

I nodded at her roundabout expression that she had come to see an illusion.

Under normal circumstances, I would have welcomed her with a smile, but today was a bit too complicated.

First, the succubus employee.

I couldn’t possibly show a succubus employee in front of the Emperor.

If I got caught…

Deng!

My neck felt cold.

Moreover, the lewd slime I had just caught.

This was also something that shouldn’t be discovered by the Emperor.

If it were Nikki or Eileen, they would understand and even volunteer to use it, but to the Emperor, it was just a strange monster.

I gestured to Frelia.

“Go back to the lodging.”

“Eh? But boss…”

“I’ll handle this person alone, so don’t say anything and clock out.”

If she realized you were a succubus, there would be no way out.

“Understood.”

She bowed her head and stepped back.

“You’ve hired a new employee as well.”

“Yes.”

“She wasn’t mentioned in the report…”

“I urgently recruited her a few days ago. She does her job well.”

“Really?”

The Empress’s eyes sparkled as she watched Frelia walk away.

“How strange. A female employee in such a lewd establishment… She must be quite extraordinary.”

“She’s diligent. I took her in because she had nowhere else to go.”

“I see.”

She quietly watched Frelia as she distanced herself.

But soon, she averted her gaze.

“Very well. Regardless of what that woman’s identity is, as long as you’re by her side, there shouldn’t be any problems.”

Her tone suggested she knew her identity, sending a chill down my spine, but I forced a smile.

There was no benefit in panicking in this situation.

Expressing suspicion with my body would be no different.

“However, I will need to take appropriate measures regarding the informants I had ordered to keep an eye on you.”

Even with her openly stating she was monitoring me, I couldn’t find any words to say.

“Let’s go inside for now.”

“Indeed.”

The moment the door opened, I felt a strange killing intent directed at me.

I didn’t even need to look to know where this gaze was coming from.

From an alley across the street.

I felt a sharp gaze.

A gaze that seemed ready to attack me at any moment.

It was likely the guards escorting her, like shadows of the Emperor.

Naturally, they would be on guard as I brought the Emperor into a space without a single window.

“Don’t worry. They won’t harm you.”

Whether that statement was directed at me or at those lurking in the alley, I could tell immediately.

In an instant, the killing intent vanished.

The guards, having received the Emperor’s command, disappeared back into the shadows.

“I don’t think you’re the kind of man who would harm me.”

The Empress looked down at me with a noble gaze.

Though she was certainly shorter than me, her gaze felt as if it were looking down from an unusually high place.

Was this the gaze of someone who had lived in a position of absolute authority all their life?

“How could I touch the sun of the Empire?”

“Hoho, then.”

She smiled and followed me into the store.

“So this is the store that Yuris and Nikki love so much.”

The Empress continued after looking around the store for a while.

“This is my first time coming in person… It’s more shabby than I expected.”

“…Ahem. I’m embarrassed.”

Of course, it would seem that way to the Emperor.

It was a shabby store even by noble standards.

When I first established it, I didn’t have much capital, so I built it with the minimum funds, which led to this result.

Now I was more comfortable, but…

‘To the Emperor, a few hundred gold would seem insignificant.’

Knowing how extravagant the hall she stayed in was made me aware of that.

“First, let’s go to the waiting room. I’ll bring some tea.”

“Understood.”

I was sweating profusely as I brought the tea, feeling tense with every little action.

If I made even the slightest mistake, I would face execution for treason, so I had to be careful.

“This is quite a luxurious tea. This tea… is the same kind that the High Elf Reina gifted to me.”

The Empress raised her eyebrows in surprise as she took a sip of the tea.

“You mentioned that the High Elf is a regular here…”

She spoke as if she knew our customer list better than anyone.

Hearing that made me feel even more chills.

“…So what kind of illusion would you like to see?”

I quickly changed the subject.

“An illusion…”

The Empress paused for a moment, pursing her lips.

“I wish to rest.”

“…”

“Can you show me an illusion that allows me to momentarily escape from the heavy responsibilities of being an Emperor?”

It was possible.

“However, you are aware of our store’s illusions, right?”

I could meet the request, but the method might be a bit unconventional.

“My informants reported that they could only solve human desires, but I have my suspicions about what methods you used…”

“…And yet you still wish to receive it?”

“Of course.”

She took another sip of tea without making a sound.

“There are times when even I want to take a break.”

If that’s the case…

“However.”

“…?”

“If it’s not satisfactory, the next place you see may be a prison.”

With that statement, it seemed I had no choice but to approach it a bit more desperately.

Your Majesty.