194 Episode 194 "Selection of Hidden Treasures, Exploration Plan for" Ancient Elf Ruins ", and Maidens Vacation Great Operation".txt (2/2)

We can't waste the information given to us by the EarthGulls.

Above all, the remains of the ancient elves might have some valuable items left behind. If we had something like the Mermaid's 'Treasures of Food and Clothing', our lives would be much easier.

And when I heard of the 'Ruins of Ancient Elves', I remembered something.

In the Valley of Mist, where we explored before, there was a coffin containing Rafilia's sister, Gabriella Grace, along with Raizika the mummy flying dragon.

Gabriella Grace died after waking up much earlier than Rafilia, but there is a good chance that there were other replicas of the ancient elves as well. If we go to the 'Ruins of the Ancient Elves', we might be able to find some clues.

''It's called ......, what do you think, Rafilia?''

Sure, I'm curious. Moxie.

Rafilia nodded as she filled her mouth with boiled fish.

”If there are sisters like me, we'll have to find them.

Yeah. It'd be a shame if he was left unattended.

No, no, no, I just want to show Master that he's happy to be kept in a collar.

Don't say something so simple.

Besides, if we have many of my types, we can create a squadron of justice, don't you think it would be cool to have all five of us in the same outfit, the Grace Squadron?

'It's cool!　Master!

That's my girl, Iris. You know what you're doing!

I've asked Master for details about the 'Hi-ro-mono' of the original world. I'm fully determined to become a righteous ally of the Master in this world.

'Yeah. We'll talk about that at length after we find Raphilia's sisters.

With that, I stopped eating for a moment.

''It's a long way to the 'Ruins of the Ancient Elves'. Let's make a plan and get some rest before we go.

Everyone nods in unison at my words.

''Anyway, I'll go on the desert island trip as planned. But before I do, I want to talk to 'Kerkator the Sea Dragon' about 'Earth Dragon Earthgulls'. So ...... Feen.

”Yes, Mr. Yuji.

A translucent Fynn floats up behind Cutlass.

'I understand what you mean. The Transference Amulet can be activated at any time.''

Thanks. So, Iris, I'm sorry, but will you accompany me to the 'Sea Dragon Sanctuary'?

Yes, sir. Brother!

Iris hugged the golem 'Ritogon' on her lap next to Raphilia.

''Shiro-sama, join me and I'll show you how to terrify 'Kerkator the Sea Dragon'!

”Okay. I'll follow you. Okada!

...... Somehow, it seems like the power relationship between ”Kerkator the Sea Dragon” and ”Iris the Sea Dragon Priestess” has been reversed lately: .......

Well, it's a good thing.

It's a good idea to have a good time.　Since I have become the 'Dragon Protector', I would like to pay my respects to you, Sea Dragon.

Of course. So, it'll be me, Cutlass, and Iris who return to the port city of Ilgafa...

'Yes!　I'm also Iris's maid of honor, so I'll be following you!

So it's the Rafilia five.

'Yes!　Then we're getting ready to travel!

Cecil held up his hand.

'I'll make sure it's perfect so we can go out as soon as Nagi-sama returns!

...... No, you don't have to get that worked up about it.

I see. ...... So this is the quest that Aine, Cecil-chan and I were entrusted with by our master.

'That's right. I need to get into it.

Miss Rita. You forgot to call my name just now, didn't you?　You just forgot about it, didn't you?　I'm in the group, aren't I?

Everyone (including Letitia) is motivated.

'All right. Then I'll leave it all up to you guys. You're free to spend your budget as you see fit. And your cheat skills ...... well, I don't think you need them, but you're free to do what you want.

'Yes!　Nagi-sama! I got it. I'm going to leave it up to you. I'm going to be the one to join you. This time, I'm going with you.

That's why...

The next day, we divided the party into two groups and began our activities.

The resort and the group preparing for the trip.

Mmm-hmm. Mmm-hmm.

There was a humming sound in the living room of the villa.

A warm breeze came in through the open window.

It was morning. It was morning, and I had just finished my breakfast. Maybe it's because it's still early, but the sun is not that strong. The gentle breeze rustled the bags on the floor and Aine's chestnut-colored hair.

''Hmmmph. Hmmmmm.''

Aine chooses each package and packs it into a leather bag.

A cloth to wipe the body with. More underwear than usual. We also need leather bags for water bottles.

There should be a water source on the deserted island, but temporary preparations are necessary.

Rafilia's got a water purification system, so we'll just use it in a pinch. How many jowls do you think I should take with me: ....... You'll need a lot of water. And to drink after you've used your strength. And to cool your burning body.

'Mmm-hmm. Hmmm.

'Mr. Aine. You look happy.

Uh-huh. I don't know what you're talking about, Cecil. It's not true.

Aine stroked Cecil's silver hair, which was peering into her hand, with a gentle hand.

''Anyway, Cecil-chan. You are going to be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.　I bought it from Aine's 'Poketo Mane', was it the right size?

'I thought it was thin for a packing robe. That was a swimsuit. ......

It's uninhabited. It's not a problem.

Aine gulped and gave a thumbs up.

The thing to do is decided. Cecil and Rita - maybe Iris and Raphilia, and the full support of Cutlass.

The Horned Serpent has been bled out and is being prepped in the storeroom. It should be cured just in time for our master's return.

I heard that there are two cottages on the deserted island, so Leticia and I will stay in a separate place from everyone else. Leticia might say ”I'm not part of the group,” but - since Aine is with us, that's fine, right?　Of course, if Letitia wants to be a part of this group...

Mr. Aine?

I can't. I'm not allowed to go to your cottage right now. ...... Letitia, for God's sake. If you insist, Aine is going to join you. But, if anything happens, it's a force majeure. I want you to understand that: ...... Laetitia

'Mr. Aine, Mr. Aine!　What's wrong with you?!

What?

Aine comes to her senses when her knees are shaken.

I shouldn't have done that. I guess I was just thinking too far ahead.

The trip hasn't even started yet. The master has just transferred to the port city of Ilgafa at dawn. He should be at home resting by now. It will be a little while before we all go to the deserted island and become 'very good friends' with the master.

............ jeez.

What's going on?　Cecil-chan.

Mr. Aine, he's very enthusiastic.

It's natural. Preparing for the trip is one of the most important things I have to do for you, Master.

Is that all?

Putting her hands on Aine's knees, Cecil stared at her with her still, red eyes.

Aine couldn't help but avert her gaze, pressured by those eyes.

'...... Really, you know. I hope that Nay-kun will become 'very good friends' with everyone on this trip.

Are you 'very chummy'?

'Yes. Not just the heart or ...... soul or ...... soul, but the body and the body together, so much so that they meld together, so much so that the boundaries between each other disappear ...... A ”chum

............ haha!

Blurting out, Cecil's face turns red.

He must have understood the meaning of the words. A gasping, waving your hands around, shaking your head (headgear) - and holding your chest - and

Then he stares at Aine's face again.

'Aine, were you thinking about that?'

Yeah. Cecil and Rita, I hope that everyone else will become 'best friends' with Nay-kun again.

Where's Aine?

Aine's my big sister. You can go to ...... while you're at it.

Is that so?

Yeah.

I thought that Aine, just like me, would want to be ”very close” with Nagi.

............ Yeah.

The leather bag fell from Aine's hand.

She opened her mouth with a pop and looked at her little slave companion (Dorei Nakama).

Because when you talk about such things, Aine-san has a very happy face. Holding her chest, she really is thinking about the future with the person she loves, like a young girl.

Oh, jeez, jeez, jeez. I don't mean that.

...... Really?

It's a good thing that I'm not a fan of ...... for my own sake, but for everyone's sake. Aine and Naina-kun and her ”very good friends” ...... together, like ...... Cecil and his friends ......... ...Aah, aah, aah, aah, aah.

Aine involuntarily held her face.

I can see her cheeks are loose. I can see that my face is getting hotter.

It's funny. Aine wants ”that kind of thing” to milk everyone's babies.

The slave girls at the Nagi Party are adventurers. They don't know when to go on a quest.

They may have to go on an urgent quest without their babies. That's when they need a nanny. Aine, the party's big sister, is the right person for the job. That's why it should be for that purpose. It was supposed to be for that reason that Aine and her master did ”such things”, but...

I don't know why my heart is beating so hard.

Yes, that's right. Aine needs to talk to Letitia. I have to go out for a while!

With that, Aine ran out of the living room.

'You know what!　Letitia...

Yes, sir. I heard you. Aine.

Leticia smiled at Aine as she jumped into the room and smiled at her.

''You know, Aine. Even if you temporarily quit being a 'big sister' and become just a maiden in love, you won't lose anything, right?

Aah, aah, aah, aah, aah!

What came back from my best friend were merciless words without question.

Aine's legs begin to tremble as she feels somewhat besieged.

Strange.

The deserted island vacation is for Nah-kun and everyone else. And for that, I arranged for the Horned Serpent to make the boys feel better.

Strange. Aine is in a strange position. Why is this happening to me...

What am I going to do? I'm not prepared for this. That's funny.

As everyone's ”big sister”, she was fully prepared to do that kind of thing, but...

Huh, I'm going to get a boat!

Oh, come on, Aine. Wait!

If the boat is not ready for the deserted island when Naya-kun returns, she will have to be spanked!　I'll be off for a bit!

I'm coming with you!　I mean, come on, wait. Aine...!

Oh. Sorry about that. I can't leave the ship to the deserted island for a while.

The boatman said to Aine and Leticia, who came to the boat landing, ”Recently, the cove where the Horned Serpent is caught is off-limits, isn't it?

I've heard that the cove where the Horned Serpent is caught is off limits these days.　Because of that, the number of 'Horned Serpents' that weren't hunted has increased, and the demons' sphere of influence seems to have changed. I heard that demons have appeared on the uninhabited island as well, so we can't sail for a while.

Then the boatman sighed.

”I've been able to buy the 'Horned Serpent' from the mermaids, so I can afford to launch my ship, but ...... I'm afraid there's a demon on the island. I'm sorry, but that's the way things are going.

............, oh my God.

”Why don't you go to the Adventurers' Guild?

The boatman tells Aine, who has fallen to her knees in disbelief, ”I sent a request to the Fishermen's Guild to kill you.

I've sent out a request to the Fishermen's Guild to take them down. I'm sure someone else has received the order and is already on their way to do it. Why don't you check?