The Strongest Wingless Gargoyle

"Dear Beria, I brought you some tea."

"Phew...... thanks"

I just finished my job, so I'll make it breaktime.

The maid who just walked into the room's name was Kinuree.

A woman who is a trustworthy neighbor and serves as a staff officer and my caregiver.

Like Marelle the Alchemist, I've known her quite a long time.

"Where is the meeting place with Demon King Cliff...... decided in Master Korru's castle?

"Yes, there is a distance from Menardo to this (Astania) castle... or you can go from me to Menardo, even though you are under an umbrella"

"... right"

A messenger was sent by Demon King Cliff the other day.

Now that Cliff is joining my faction, he's in the process of tweaking it, including meeting schedules.

"Cliff shouldn't want to be away from Menald for too long either. Because it's halfway between Menardo and Astania."

Corulu is the demon king under my umbrella, and the race is Sacubas.

In the past, I've helped him several times, and he's a kid who admires me.

"Half of Lanne's territory (east) is going to be ruled by Corul. Better keep face to face with the demon kings of the neighboring territories for the future."

The burden on Corl increases, but I can't help it.

For the time being, I just have to ask you to be patient.

Looking at the situation, I hope to get Cliff's help.

"... I haven't officially decided yet"

"That's probably... I think it's okay though"

Cliff and I have met each other several times, and I know who he is.

I don't think he's stupid enough to do things in a place where there are two demon kings.

Of course... I will be able to handle anything.

Well... and.

"Kinuree, I'm leaving."

"? Which way?

"I have some business at Marelle's..."

"... Yes, sir."

Head to Marrell's lab.

I wish I could have called her to me.

We'd like to talk about this confidentially, and her room would be more convenient to hear more about.

Marelle, I'm coming in.

"This is Master Belia."

Since the discovery of the curse, it has become routine to visit here.

"How's it going? What's the analysis status?

"… that's nothing new to report yet"

"... yes"

"I'm sorry. With my lack of strength..."

Keep your head down, Marrell.

We're giving Marrell a huge push to analyze the spell magic, but we haven't made good results yet.

I feel really bad about the curse hanging on my body.

A curse that twitches and progresses.

He's a really nasty sorcerer.

... in the sense of a double.

Marelle's face has a bear.

Even though it hasn't yielded results, seeing her working hard... doesn't make me feel like scolding her.

"... are you okay? I don't think he's asleep."

"Occupational pattern, I'm used to staying up all night...... I don't have to go to sleep for a week or so"

She says so, but if she stays like this, she may fall out of fatigue after being impotent.

I guess he kept analyzing it with little sleep since the curse thing turned out.

I'd give her a little more rest if I could, but no one in my subordination is better than her (Marrell) for magical analysis.

I have to rely on Marelle.

"... that would be awesome."

I get a toothpick.

"At a time like this... I wish I had that kid"

"That kid?

Potty and grunting Marrell.

"I have a friend who was taught by the same teacher before I went under Master Belia. She's better at analyzing magic like this..."

"More than you?

"Yes."

You miss the old days, Marelle has a distant eye.

"He was a child who stretched out when he did the end of the story, and it didn't seem like he was smart to talk, and he was often frustrated to be talking, but he was a child who showed amazing ability to do what he was interested in. So much so that I think genius is such a child..."

"... heh"

You look like you're complaining, but Marelle's mouth is laughing.

"I'd like to talk to her once."

"... he's a tremendous my-pace kid"

It's not much to talk about to outside people, but let's just think about it.

"I can count on you, but I don't know if you can help me. The teacher is already dead, so the only person I can think of is the Immortal Four, the same as Belia, the alchemist with more than her child."

"... it's a bit of a help to that woman (Elimel) in this matter, no matter how much."

Honestly, I don't like that woman.

You'll definitely be laughed at when you talk to him about the curse.

Go back into the office and get back to work.

And...

"Good luck. I'll take care of the rest."

"Please...... Phew"

out of tiredness or exhale for a long time.

"The war with Lanne is over, and you're back in the castle, but you're getting busy again."

"Right."

Even so, it's mainly mental fatigue, and I'm not so physically tired.

"Oh, um... Dear Belia, I seem to be offering..."

"What?"

Kinuree cuts out the story.

"On the way to the talks...... why don't you stop by for a little change of mood?

……

"If you're worried about the dates, we've got a big approximate basic policy, and then we'll move on. As long as you just make a final confirmation, you'll be fine. More than that... I'm worried that Beria's body will break if she stays like this."

Seems to have made me worry a lot.

I haven't told Kinulet about the curse of hair removal magic yet, but I guess she's kind of guessing that I have a problem with having a lot of time beside her.

"I wonder if I can get some time for one night."

"Kinuree......"

Kinuree guides me wholeheartedly.

Thanks, I had a good manpower.

And I'm sorry to make you worry at the same time.

Maybe we should tell her about the curse sometime, honestly.

Like Marelle, she wouldn't say anything else.

"Okay."

"Yes! I'll take care of it!

Kinulet's face breaks.

Because of this, shall I say sweet to the words of Kinuree (her)?

"So, where's the stopover?

"As a matter of fact, a new hot spring has sprung up in the mountains a short distance from the castle of Master Korru, and he said you should relax there."

"Hot Springs..."

"Why not enjoy a drink while you have a magnificent view? They already have accommodation."

"... Nice"

If you get stuck in the water looking at nature, you may be able to relax and forget the unpleasant.

"Then I'll tell Master Korru."

"Huh? Corl?

"Yes, then you said you must be with Corlu...... is there something wrong with that too?

Seeing me confused, Kinuree gives me a surprised look.

I thought it was going into the hot springs all by myself.

You're gonna grab it in the water with Corlu?

Entering the hot springs means getting naked.

Then, inevitably... we will be seen.

"Uh, no... that"

"It's not open to the public, so of course it's private. I'll make sure you don't get in the way."

……

Usually it's between women, and there's nothing wrong with taking a bath with them.

But now things are different because of the curse.

Or so I said, if I refused to talk about this one, it would hurt Corl.

Think a little.

(... So, are you okay?

If you wrap a towel around it and hide your body, you'll be fine.

If you only be careful when entering the hot tub.

"Ok...... tell Corlu"

"Yes."

Even if they see it, it's still okay now, I think.

Yeah, no problem...... should be.

"You might never come in with someone again."

"Duh, why are you saying such an ominous thing?

... There's a lot going on, a lot of things.

"And anyway...... heal your tired body in the hot springs. Besides, they say the hot springs have a delightful effect on women."

"Really?

"It's a skin beauty effect, it won't leave your whole body, it's going to be a tsuruzu subbe.

"... well, yes"

Something is going to get worse.

I don't suppose Kinuree has any ill intentions.

(Don't... think too much backwards)

I figured you should change your mood a little bit, as Kinuree said.

Maintain a good sense of English before important talks.