Chapter 17 (1/2)

「…… This is Kazuha Axeplant. What’s your situation?」

「Clear. Now proceeding to Plan code D-2.」

「……Roger. Proceed with caution…… . At any rate, our enemy is a little girl. We aren’t certain if the enemy has set up any Trou De Loups.」

「I understand. Even I don’t want to serve time in prison.」

「……What in the world are you doing?」

「「UOo!? We’ve been cauuught!?」」

―――Kapon―――（※It’s a well known j.a.panese style Onsen inn that has a yard with a bamboo sound)

「–So, you were worried so you decided to come after me. Is that it?」

「…… Yes」

Inn room.

For some reason, I am once again seated in a seiza position.

「Well, Kazuha was worried about Ruru-chan, so it’s all good~. Aah that was a nice bath~♪」

After that incident, only Tao was able to cheekily enjoy the bath.

I’m in the middle of my period so I simply lightly wash my body and I’m done.

「……Considering that, I’ve only seen you having fun.」

「……Sorry」

Rather, why are you mad at me?

My feet are already asleep so can I stop doing seiza?

「But, but, Kazuha and Ruru will now head to the《Demon Lord’s castle》 right~?」

「Un? Yeah, what about it?」

I tried standing up from the seiza, but decided to instead roll towards the bed.

「Why are you going to such a place without the hero~?」

Tao asks while drying her hair with a bath towel.

Rather, wear something on top.

I’ve been glancing at the bath towel’s shadow since awhile ago.

「…… It seems to be about stealing《Criminal Darkness》……The demon lord’s best h.e.l.l sword」

「II!?」

A-. Somehow, it seems her legs have started shaking.

「Wh-what are you thinking!? Trying to steal that demon lord’s sword!? Are you insane!?」

「Nope~ aru.」[TN: she copied how Tao is ending her sentences with aru]

「…… She’s this kind of human.」

Haa, after I sighed Ruru sat on the stool.

Rather, her feet aren’t even touching the ground.

「Hey, Ruru.」

「……What is it.」

「Can I cuddle you?」

「You can’t.」

Even though I tried until the end, I still wasn’t allowed….. .

「But, how will you get the sword from the demon lord? Or are you saying that Kazuha will defeat the demon lord and bring peace to the world?」

That’s a no.

I’ve come up with a lot of ideas about that……

You can only obtain an item called 『Stardust Powder』 here in 『Furthest town』’s tool shop.