Volume 2 Chapter 22 It Feels Intimidating, But── Let Me Explain The Situation
After finishing work today and returning to my temporary lodging, I found Relix at the clinic.
Next to her was a girl who seemed to be saying "I'm a magician!" with her whole body. She had a cute face, but the unfortunate thing is that her chest area, which isn't at all emphasized by her loose clothing, remains flat.
The magician girl glanced at my face and then turned her gaze to Mikage, who entered the clinic. Her eyes focused on Mikage's chest.
The magician girl touched her own chest and then looked at Mikage's chest again. She saw a magnificent pair of hills that were as impressive as Kyunei's and fell off her chair.
"I hate breasts..."
((((So scary!))))
The groan that seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of hell, uttered by the cute girl, filled Mikage and everyone in the clinic with fear.
'............'
Suddenly, I felt a strange atmosphere emanating from the Gram I was carrying. Even though I wasn't speaking through telepathy (channel), there was an overwhelming silence.
In the midst of this, my eyes were drawn to the 'Holy Sword' hanging at Relix's waist.
──Come to think of it, I hadn't directly faced this 'Holy Sword' since it was placed in the temple.
The last time we met was when I was seriously injured in the battle with the Kobold King and was taken to Kyunei's clinic. Even then, there was no real conversation.
So, this was the first time I had seen the Holy Sword up close.
The scabbard is so beautifully decorated that even an amateur can appreciate without getting in the way of the owner and it was made by a first-rate craftsman. Although the sword is not visible, the handle alone exudes a sense of divinity. It is truly a weapon worthy of being called a 'Holy Sword'.
'............'
But why is it?
From that 'Holy Sword', a strange presence seems to emanate── similar to the eerie sense of intimidation that comes from my back.
It feels as if I am being silently stared at.
──And then, Relix lightly greeted me and said,
'...I understand the situation. I will pretend this conversation never happened. I apologize for the interruption.'
With that, Relix promptly left, along with magician girl.
While parting, the magician girl maintained a polite smile, but there was a moment when her gaze fell upon the trembling chests of Kyunei and Mikage, and her expression turned disgustingly fierce, as if she were looking at her parents' enemy.
"So, why did Relix. Did he get injured or something?"
"...Yukina-kun, you don't have to worry about it."
"──I can't believe it's Kyunei-san."
I was clueless, but Mikage next to me seemed to have noticed something, as she gasped.
But before Mikage could say anything, Kyunei mischievously laughed, winked, and put a finger to her lips. Mikage seemed to think for a moment, then nodded slightly.
"Huh, what's going on? It seems like you two are understanding each other."
"Hehe, it's just a girl's secret."
In the end, Kyunei and Mikage managed to evade my questions that day.
Let's talk about what happened recently.
First, let's talk about Mikage.
Since the night when I accepted her feelings, she ended up staying at Kyunei's clinic just like me. As a result, I started spending all day with Mikage, from leaving in the morning to returning at night.
Thanks to that, it became impossible to hide the fact that Mikage and I have a "special relationship," and we have attracted even more attention within the Mercenary Guild than before.
As a result, since Mikage and I live together in the same place, with Kyunei as our landlord, I have been receiving more looks of envy and hostility from the male mercenaries.
Anyway, I have to accept this as a kind of "fame tax" in this area. Considering that I have been able to become romantically involved with two incredibly amazing beauties in many ways, I should be grateful that it's just this much.
Also, being in a deep relationship with me naturally means having a strong connection with Kyunei as well. That night, Kyunei revealed to Mikage that she is a "succubus" and even showed her "horns" right in front of her eyes.
Mikage was surprised at first, but surprisingly, she accepted Kyunei's true nature without much fuss after that.
According to the person in question (Mikage).
'Yukina-sama is truly amazing! The way you can make even non-human things your own is truly remarkable! I, Mikage, am truly impressed!'
She wholeheartedly affirmed that. I was also impressed by how quickly she adapted. For now, I'm relieved that no unnecessary problems have arisen.
The relationship between Kyunei and Mikage is also good. After all, it was something Kyunei proposed, so I wasn't too worried about it.
As for our nightly activities—let's not talk about that. If I had to say something, I'd say I have a feeling that Mikage receiving special education from Kyunei might lead to something amazing.
'To face those two head-on and handle them firmly, you're truly terrifying, partner.'
It means I'm also growing, Gram.
Now, it's about the mercenary activities.
There's nothing particularly noteworthy here. As mentioned earlier, apart from attracting attention from others, everything is going smoothly as I work as a mercenary with Mikage.
What has changed is my inner self.
If I have accepted Mikage's feelings, then I can't stay the way I am now. I have to become a man who is worthy of being called her "lord." In fact, it's embarrassing to be a man weaker than a lover.
"A partner should be serious if they want to show off."
Basically, I have a strong refusal attitude towards things I don't want to do, but on the other hand, I give my all to live honestly. If I think of myself as "uncool," it's only natural to become serious to change that.
First and foremost, I aim to become a "3rd rank mercenary" as originally planned. However, my ultimate goal is to become a "2nd rank mercenary" on par with Mikage.
"Are you not aiming to become the 1st rank mercenary?"
"It's been less than a year since I started using spears seriously, so this is way too unreasonable."
Mikage, who can easily defeat the Kobold King in a one-on-one battle, is only at the 2nd rank. I heard that the 1st rank mercenaries are superhumans at the level of the country's generals or even stronger.
Even though I have obtained a partner named 'Gram', I am just a villager. Becoming a 1st rank mercenary is a level that can only be reached by those with extraordinary talent like Relix. It's something that can only be achieved by dedicating your entire life to the job of a mercenary.
Even reaching the 2nd rank is a feat that only a handful of skilled mercenaries can accomplish. It's more than enough as a goal.
So, with a new goal in mind, I strive for further success.
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