22 Episode 22 "The mansion I received had an option contract".txt (2/2)

I see. I'll have a home now too: ...... That's great.

In my old world, I was moving around from apartment to apartment.

I'm glad I came to another world. I've got dependents, though.

Well, there are no plans to add more .......

'You're next, Aine, you're next.

...... Huh?

I'd like to offer Aine a job. Of course. How would you like to be the caretaker of the villa?

Yes?

I was just thinking of selling my vacation home to someone else, but the person I am selling it to doesn't seem to have much life skills. But the person I'm selling it to doesn't seem to have much life power, and I'm worried about whether or not he or she will clean it properly. See, even though I'm giving it away, it's my mother's memento. I still want her to use it nicely.

Um, Laetitia?

Why are you smiling with that ”I did it” look on your face?

Why is Aine listening so intently to this?

'Aine is good at housework, isn't she?　Would you be willing to take care of my mother's memento?

But ...... Aine is.

”I don't know what to do, right?　Then do something else until you find what you want to do. If you stop suddenly now, it will be like bringing a fast-moving waterwheel to a screeching halt - it will surely break down. You have to do something, even if you have to force it.

But, you know, I'm kind of fluffy and uncomfortable.

'Then I will put a chain on you. Be an accessory to the villa, Aine.

Leticia pointed the 'medallion' at Aine.

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''Wait a minute!''

Is there anything unusual about it?

What do you mean ”accessories”?

Servant ...... Well, in this case it's a maid.

No, they call my best friend a servant.

It would be better if you took good care of Aine.

Me?

Yes, Aine will be a maid in the villa. Naturally, she will belong to the owner of the villa.

...... got me.

That was the plan all along, Letitia.

What I will receive from Letitia is the building, furniture and everything that comes with the villa.

If there are servants to serve the villa, that will be included.

'Of course. I will respect Aine's wishes.

Looking into her best friend's eyes, Letitia says, ”But I think Aine needs something to fill her 'em up.

''But I think Aine needs something to fill her 'emptiness' right now. If that's what it takes to be Nagi-san's maid, I think that's a good idea.

...... maids don't like .......

Aine's eyes, which had been blurred, seemed to light up with a light of intent.

I'm glad.

That's right, I wouldn't want to be asked to be my servant all of a sudden. It was a close call. As expected of Aine-san, she's a sensible person and...

I'm more like Nay-kun: ......

I mean, that's not what happened at all!

”...... Aine, are you serious?　No matter how much that is: ......

Yes, Leticia, stop Mr. Aine.

She says it's too crazy to want to be a slave: ......

'Because maids are supposed to work for the house. 'Because I feel the distance between me and Nah-kun. Aine wants to be closer. I want to connect with her on a deeper level. I want to be someone who will always be there for Nao-kun.

'Really? Well, if you say so, Aine.

Hey!　Letitia, you're weak!

You're being too honest with Aine, Leticia. Maybe ...... is why you couldn't stop Aine's black labor!

'You're crazy, Aine!　We've been freed from hard work, so why do you want to be a slave?

Because that's all I have to give Aine.

Aine-san stands up with a start.

She moves in a crisp, crisp manner, as if the fact that she was in a daze a moment ago is a lie.

She kneels down in front of me and looks up at me as if in prayer.

'As an apprentice guildmaster, the adventurers who work for me will be properly rewarded, right?

Letitia is supposed to pay me.

'Not the reward from Letitia. This is the reward Aine's soul wants to give you.

But I'm a slave?

I know.

It's a 'contract' and it belongs to someone else, right?

Nah, you're welcome.

What is your unconditional trust?

I don't remember doing anything that trustworthy.

But Aine was kind of telling me.

Didn't you ask some slave girls to run an errand for you earlier?

Yeah. Letitia gave me the money I sold for Tanaka's armor, and I have some things I need for the trip.

Also, Cecil and Rita's clothes, changes of clothes, and all that stuff.

I didn't really know what I needed, so I just threw it in there and said, ”Thank you.

Normally, you wouldn't leave your entire sackcloth to a slave.

...... Huh?

You can use the ring to ”command” them if you must, but you don't do that, do you, Nah?　That means those kids have no idea that they're going to cheat, spend, or run away ...... from their money, right?　It means you trust me with your heart, right?

”I command my slaves, Cecil and Rita!　Snacks should be limited to 20 arsha!

I didn't touch the ring, so it doesn't matter.

No, because I don't have to order you to run errands. I'd rather run errands than run errands. Go shopping, but it's not like I don't trust you guys.

That's why they're laughing at Nah-kun's side.

Aine smiles as she takes my hand.

She looks like she's already made up her mind about everything.

'That's why Aine wants to be the same thing as those girls, right?

'What about The Commoners' Guild?　What did Mr. Aine lose?　Any money or property?

'I know now that what's important to Aine is the memories of her family. I'm done with that as long as I get a new family.

I gave the rights to the building and property to the Count.

I have given money through Leticia to the 'Commoner's Guild' members who were injured or decided to go to another town. My debt to her will be paid back one day.

That's why I'm giving everything in the guild to anyone who wants it. I want to give all of Aine's money to Nah-kun.

What should I do?

Aine-san is totally into it.

It's true that she's the kind of person I want as a party member, but... Since she used defensive magic in the battle with Tanaka, she's no longer a viable rear guard defense until Cecil uses his magic. If he was an apprentice guildmaster, he should be well versed in information about demons and other aspects of the town.

I'm also a good cook. On top of that, she can also handle the accounting department.

Before I knew it, she had her chestnut-colored hair tied back into a tight knot and her apron back on, and she was ready to serve you, ”big sister”!

The only problem is that I'm gradually being pushed in the wrong direction as a person: .......

The game is won.

Suddenly, Leticia interrupted me and Aine.

''I will respect Aine's wishes.

No, it's my house.

It's a 'contract' that goes into effect the moment you and I leave this warehouse.

Plotted?

Mr. Nagi is very clever, but I stayed up all night last night thinking about it. What can I do to make Aine happy? And this is the result.

Nah, you don't like it when Aine is around, do you?

Aine looked at me as if I were a lost child.

'No, I mean,'

'Aine, I'll do my best to make you a meal.　I'll even do your laundry.　I'll even clean it up, okay?　No?

I'm not Aine's little brother, ”Nah-kun”.

I know.

Aine laughed softly.

It was as if she had just unloaded a heavy load.

Nagi-san is the wonderful adventurer 'Nah-kun' who saved Aine's life.

No?

Not when Aine is around, okay?

I'm sure my memories are coming back, but I sound like a little kid, asking.

Oh my god.

...... If you think about it, Leticia gave me money for selling The Blessed Armor, and

You'll have a house to live in from now on.

I can handle having one more dependent family member to support.

I can cook a little bit of food, but I don't know what's good in this world.

I don't even have any taste for clothes for Cecil and Rita - I mean.

I'm not averse to ......

Yeah, okay.

Aine turns to Letitia.

”'Contract (Contract),'

The two girls' voices overlap.

There is a swoosh, and the collar wraps around Aine's white neck.

The ring of the contract is on Letitia's left hand. A black crystal.

Maybe the moment we leave this warehouse, it will move into my hand.

This place

There was a knock at the warehouse door.

”Nagi-sama.

'I'm back ......, more slaves!

When Cecil and Rita returned, they saw Aine's collar and removed her luggage.

Cecil is standing there dumbfounded.

Rita sniffs her nose and brings her face to Aine.

Then she smells me, smells Aine, nods yes, and

Nagi, I think we need to go outside for a moment.

Shaking her large breasts, Rita puts her arms around them.

What's that ”come on,” pose?

'Rita, you misunderstood me.'

What's the matter with you? Mr. Aine, he's got a collar. I can smell the locust.

Look at my ring. You only have two crystals for Cecil and Rita, right?　Miss Aine is now a slave to Letitia.

Oh, yeah.

Rita gets a plop on her face.

'Nah. You startled me.

I'm sorry to surprise you.

'I thought Nagi had made more slaves. That's right. Aine, you are now Leticia's slave, aren't you?　It's not Nagi's, is it?

Yeah. Yeah. Until we get out of this warehouse.

'Nah. Until I leave this warehouse, ...... is a eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Oh, I couldn't deceive you.

Rita shook her golden hair and pestered me, then approached me with an overly gentle and frightening smile.

'Will you please explain, Master? This is a matter that has to do with our family planning, right?