episode_0022

Holding hands with Dorga, we arrived at what seemed to be some sort of office. The building wasn’t particularly large, but the crowd of people in front of it indicated that it wasn’t just an ordinary place.

It felt bustling and lively for some reason. Was it just my imagination, or were there only women around?

“Um… Excuse me… Sir…?”

Dorga stood beside me, looking bewildered and unsure of what to do. Neru, still holding onto my sleeve, seemed equally flustered.

“Why?”

“Um, well… my body suddenly…”

Ah, this. I wasn’t exactly sure what it was either. Maybe it was something to do with charisma or something like that…

Because of his tall stature, I had to look down to see him. His body was much slimmer compared to the two we had just encountered. And those strange purple clothes with a slit on the side…

At least he was wearing pants. I guess I wouldn’t be satisfied with anything other than these clothes now. Maybe it was because the breeze was coming in from the side, making it cool.

The nine tails swaying behind him, and the pointed ears sticking up from the top of his head, added to the oddity.

Dressed in such an ambiguous manner, his short blond hair gave him a peculiar sense of masculinity… I have to admit, even I find it a bit strange.

Could he be what they call a pretty boy? The only difference is that he flaunts his figure openly to others.

But…

“I’ve never seen a demon like that before.”

“Beautiful, I want to touch his stomach.”

Same old story.

“What are the two girls next to him…?”

“I don’t know. Maybe they’re fellow adventurers, envious, aren’t they? Being with someone like that…”

“They must be doing that every night, right?”

“Cuddling up to that body, oh my…”

Why do I keep hearing the same things?

It seems like a rather tasteless situation no matter how you look at it.

I’m feeling bewildered myself, but Dorga and Neru next to me must be even more confused…

“Haha, my darling actually cuddles under me every night.”

“What did you say?”

“Oh, nothing.”

He seems rather proud of it than embarrassed.

This is getting out of hand.

Letting out a deep sigh, I silently led them into the office. Honestly, I didn’t want to know what would happen next.

As we entered, I felt the eyes of those around me on me, and my spine involuntarily shivered. Of course, I didn’t show it outwardly.

It’s probably because of this ability… I just shrugged my shoulders confidently, trying to appear charismatic, as if nothing was wrong.

“Is there anyone inside?”

A low, muffled voice from outside. Then, with a ringing sound, hearts began to appear above the heads of the women around me.

It seems like they’re all falling under some kind of enchantment as a group… I hope nothing strange happens.

“Oh, um, yes… but why are you here at our guild office…?”

Someone hurriedly came out from inside. It was a mysterious elf woman dressed in a suit. The door opened with a creak, and she rushed out, sounding slightly out of breath.

“I want to take on a mission.”

“Oh, um, what kind of mission…?”

“Just give me the lowest-level mission. Like, for example, slime extermination.”

“Slime extermination…?”

She seemed quite puzzled by my nod. What is this guy thinking?

“Um… I’m a beginner adventurer, you see.”

“Really?!”

I mean, isn’t he mistaken for a high-level adventurer just by looking at him? It’s a bit surprising.

Well, according to Dorga, this guild office is some kind of adventurer union.

Among them, some are chosen as heroes, acting under the name of heroes. Moreover, being a hero is not particularly impressive in terms of achievements; it is merely something bestowed by the goddess, and no one knows if it will turn out well.

That’s probably why someone like Nero stands out. A level 3 hero, I can’t believe it.

“Wait a moment. Are you really a novice adventurer? No, it doesn’t seem like it at all…”

“He’s a friend of mine.”

Saying that, she grabbed Nero’s hand and pushed it forward. With flushed cheeks and a hand on her lower abdomen, she looked unsure of what to do, which was quite intriguing.

“You…? So, you’re Nero’s friend, an adventurer. Ah… I understand now…”

As soon as I mentioned being Nero’s companion, a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes.

Why is this guy acting like this again…?

“Hey, are you listening to me?”

“Oh, yes, yes…”

As soon as I spoke, the elf seemed to be entranced again. At this point, I didn’t even want to know what she was thinking.

“I heard from Nero that you deliberately took a portion of the reward. Is that true?”

In fact, the reason I personally intervened was different. But still, I can’t stand someone taking a reward unfairly. Even if people say I’m a pushover, there’s a limit. If a government official acts like that, it’s unacceptable!

Of course, I’m not a real government official. Maybe more like a union employee? Since there’s no government, I’m not sure if I should call myself a government official or not.

Well… for now, I’m an employee, so I guess it’s okay to consider it that way.

“Huh? Oh, that was probably because our department head…”

“I see, so it was because the department head ordered it, you had no choice. Well, if the boss acts like that, it puts the subordinates in a difficult position. Sorry for what I said earlier, sis.”

“S-sis…?”

“Yeah, sis. Did I say something wrong?”

“Oh, no, nothing…”

I wonder why she gets so flustered when I call her sis… Anyway, her charm is quite impressive.

Just speaking can captivate a woman to that extent.

It’s really scary.

“Um, um, excuse me. First, about the quest…”

She hurriedly stepped back. Eventually, the gazes of other employees began to focus on me.

I didn’t know feeling people’s eyes on me could be so nerve-wracking. It felt like a creepy sensation, making my spine tingle involuntarily.

A subtle pleasure, an indescribable strange emotion was felt. Was the protagonist always living like this, feeling such things?

In that case, it’s natural to awaken as a disaster god. If people always look at you with such eyes, it’s natural to receive worship to the point of turning away.

“I should be careful not to use that phrase often.”

“Uh…? What did you say?”

Nero, who was blushing and hesitating beside me, asked me.

“Oh, it’s nothing.”

So, I shrugged my shoulders as if it was nothing worth mentioning.

Then, with a loud thud, the woman who had just stepped back returned. She was holding a bunch of documents in her hand.

“Excuse me!”

I wonder why she looks so urgent. Is something wrong?

“Um… thank you, sis.”

“Ah…!”

Suddenly, she clutched her chest and gasped for breath. Startled, I tried to approach her, but she quickly pushed my hand away and turned her head towards me.

“Oh, it’s nothing. First, take these documents. There’s a pen over there, choose a suitable mission and sign it with that.”

She quickly spoke and then exhaled deeply. It seemed like she was fine, thankfully.

“Thank you, noona. I’ll rely on you in the future.”

“Heh… No, noona…”

She muttered to herself with flushed cheeks. I wonder why she’s acting like that.

“So… what should we do for the mission?”

They were holding the documents and trying to figure out where to sign. Both still blushing and not knowing what to do, but well… it doesn’t really matter.

“Neru? Doruga?”

“Ah, um… how about a mission to gather honey from Arlaune?”

“Arlaune?”

“A giant plant demon. Not that strong… honestly, it’s weak against fire, so as long as you prepare a bit, it should be fine.”

Ah… it vaguely rings a bell. In the original work, that creature was a demon with tentacles causing chaos. Surprisingly, it doesn’t seem too bad.

In the original work, they just fought like crazy and then let it go. Was the goal to impregnate the seed from the beginning?

Honestly, experiencing something like that once is a natural thing for a man. Fortunately, it’s a low-level demon, so it might help in raising the weakened Neru…

“Alright. Let’s go with this. How about you?”

“Me? Me?”

“Yeah, any other opinions?”

“Um… isn’t Arlaune too weak?”

What’s a level 3 saying? Are you out of your mind?

I almost said something, but barely held back. Still, she looks pretty, and if I say something harsh in this state, she might get seriously shocked again.

They seem quite charming, so they might have some influence.

“Neru, it’s best to start slowly from the bottom. I’m not that strong either, so it’s a good opportunity for me to grow too!”

No, you’re terrifyingly strong. You can easily defeat a mid-level boss or demon.

“Um… let’s do that then! I’m strong enough, but Doruga seems to think so!”

It’s better not to mention the status window.

If I reveal it… I don’t even want to imagine what might happen.

It was truly a sigh-inducing situation.