70 Episode 70 "Slave Girls' Use of Paid Leave".txt

"Vacation Vacation.

A system that exists in the other world, Earth.

Basically, it's a frequency-based system, and if you use it, you can earn a salary while on vacation.

It also exists in the area where the visitor Souma-Nagi lived, but sometimes people say, "It's outrageous to use it! You may get a warning that you're not going to be able to do this.'

'We don't all have urgent jobs or quests to take on independently, do we?　Yeah, in that case, I'll take a day off with pay tomorrow.

The next day after I hid in the dungeon, I told everyone gathered in the living room.

Cecil, Rita, and Aine. Of course, Rafilia and Iris were with me. In addition, I also told Iris about the information about the 'deformed golem' that I heard from Eterina-Harthburg. I'm going to have her pass it on to the lord through her.

Whether you believe that information or not is up to the lord-san. From this point onwards, it's the work of the lord and the regular soldiers. Let's take a break from all this. I've had a lot of things to deal with, too.

"It's your day off, but you'll get a bonus of 12 arsha for each of us. You'll get it in the morning. Think of it as spending money you can spend at your disposal.

...... I'm sure you can handle the budget. Aine.

I'll check with Aine.

I leave the party's financial situation (or lack thereof) to Aine, so if she's okay with it, I'll just go ahead with it.

"I got paid a lot of money this time, so I'm not afraid of that.

Good. Okay, then. Tomorrow we'll all take a break from work and have some free time. The quest is over and we have a place to settle down as a memento of ...... master's reward.

I looked around at everyone's faces.

Cecil looked puzzled, as if he didn't really understand what I meant.

Rita is nodding her head, her ears twitching as if she has a plan.

Aine is counting the rest of the ingredients in the kitchen. If tomorrow is a holiday, I won't go shopping.

Reggie is ...... so, come to think of it, this guy is with us. I can't just walk alone and not be empty-handed. 'Sorry. I'm not going to be able to say anything about it. Pop, Reggie appeared as a tiny character, swinging his red twin-tailed hair with his chest, saying 'what's the matter with you? I wonder what this guy's day off is supposed to be.

Iris and Rafilia look at each other and are discussing the matter. They've gotten so close in the last few days. But "Master" and "Disciple-sama! When did we start calling each other "I'm sorry" when did that happen?

Do you guys understand what I'm saying?

Yes!　So, who should be Nagi's bodyguard?

............ Yes?

Cecil raises his hand vigorously and everyone around him nods, 'Oh yes, yes, yes.

'Well, you said you were taking ...... off, right?　We're all getting benefits and free movement tomorrow, right?

Yes. Of course.

Cecil replied. You have a nice smile on your face.

But if something happens to Nagi-sama, we won't be able to relax and act freely when I think of ....... I think it's better to have someone to guard you.

It's fine. As for me, I'm just going to take a look at the Adventurer's Guild and then I'm going to wander around town.

'...... Nagi?　I'm free to act tomorrow, right?

Yes.

Then it's okay for us to voluntarily escort Nagi, right?

That's not really any different than doing your job, is it?

I never thought of working with Nagi-sama as a "job".

Cecil, you're looking at me intently and appealingly.

I know what you mean, but as a master from a civilized world, I want to give you some free time once in a while.

So ............ why is it so difficult to give them a break?

Rita is nodding with a serious look on her face.

'You know what, Nagi? Even though the case is over, you're still new to this town and it's not safe to go it alone, okay?　Besides, Nagi hasn't even been in this world for two months, right?

Really?

Hinofuno...... Oh, that's about it for sure.

I kind of felt like I'd been with you guys for a long time.

''So I think we, the inhabitants of this world, should be listened to,''

'Well, it's true, Rita and the others are the seniors of this world.

So, for whatever reason, I think you should listen to us who want to protect Nagi.

"I'm being honest!

But Rita looks at me very intently, like she's trying to appeal to me. The beast ears stand on end and the tail is a little puffy. I'm sure you're seriously worried about it.

...... We can't go on like this, can we?

Aine, Raphilia and Iris all seem to agree with you. It's a good idea to make sure that you have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the marketplace.

I understand. I'm not going to be able to tell you what to do, but I'm going to ask you to take one of them with you.

I said.

My errand is just going to the Adventurer's Guild, so it won't take long. After that, I'll secretly listen to the request of the guards and work according to their wishes.

Then, in the meantime, it's no different than giving them the day off, in case it doesn't work out.

If that doesn't work, we'll prepare a 'substitute holiday'. It's your master's responsibility to make sure your holiday is used up. Besides, 'substitute leave' has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

"I'm sorry, but you'll have to come with me tomorrow.

I understand!

Cecil clapped his hands on behalf of everyone.

Then, everyone, let's play the 'Peaceful Decision of Winners and Losers' (janken) as Nagi-sama taught us!　I'm very resentful. You know...

At Cecil's call, Rita, Aine, Raphilia, and Iris gather around the table.

The winner of the 「「「「「 rock-paper-scissors game will be given the right to escort Nagi-sama tomorrow! 」」」」」

Wait a minute, if you lose (・・・・), you're free to go?

What is the position of the master who tried to give you a paid vacation!

「「「「「 jane! 」」」」」

And the next day.

'Ehehehe ...... something, I'm sorry to everyone.'

Holding hands with Cecil, who looked like he was about to melt, I left the house.

Yesterday's battle was so fierce that the master (me)'s heart aches.

Rita was rolling around in the corridor, Aine mistook the sugar for salt for dinner, Rafilia smiled with a horrible smile and said, "You don't have time to be depressed!　I've got to figure out what I'm going to do tomorrow," he said, getting fired up.

I'm glad to hear that everyone seems to agree with me, even at .......

'So, is the Adventurer's Guild the first place to start?'

''Yeah. The 'Order of Divine Life' is gone, so I have to show my face again.

From there on out, it's really free time.

Let's just hang out and explore what Cecil wants.

''Wow. Guilds in Ilgafa are pretty lively: ......

Not so much when I was here the other day.

I remember when Raphilia was having a pressure interview (apapamenshen), it was deserted.

But now there's a dozen or so quest papers on the wall as well, and a lot of adventurers are gathered there. The guild's administrator may have changed as well, but the older sister from that time is gone. A slightly younger, strong-looking woman is working at the reception desk.

The tavern that is attached to the guild is also very busy and everyone is talking about the festival of the day before yesterday.

I saw a sea dragon up close. "I saw a sea dragon up close." "What?" "I saw it even closer. It's a lot of fun.

The "Message of the Sea Dragon" that we scattered around has been copied and is filling the board.

The miko has been freed from her mission, it seems to be a common understanding. I'm glad to hear that.

''I'm sorry. If it had been yesterday, I would have found a more profitable quest.

The guild's sister spoke to me and Cecil, who was looking at the quest board.

She had short reddish hair. She was a kind of cheerful girl in a miniskirt and apron.

''You guys are a bit late. It wasn't until early this morning that I heard, 'Magicians wanted!　Hurry up!　Surcharge paid. Travel and transportation expenses paid. Meals provided. 'You're welcome to bring your partner in a combat job'?

...... is a bit too good to be true.

It's all right. Those masked people and those who were connected to them were wiped out. Besides, that quest was a request from the lord's family to help them.

The Lordship's time to go?

'Yeah. I don't know the details, but I think we were talking about ......, which requires manpower to dispose of dangerous magical items?

The sister made a little thoughtful gesture.

I see. So you've moved to dispose of the golem that Eterina-Harsburg left behind?

You react quickly. As expected of a lord.

''The Ilgafa lord's family is also going through a lot of things, such as the maiden no longer being needed, or Noel-sama getting sick.

Well, not for the rest of us mere mortals.

'You can't be so unambitious!

With a start, the sister pointed somehow to the sky.

The Guild of Adventurers is in need of a hero to save the world. Join us and become a top-notch adventurer. No, we're actually short of people. Ilgafa's reputation is booming thanks to the appearance of the sea dragons, and there is a lot of stuff coming into the harbor!　I'm in need of a caravan escort. Please, join and help me now.

No, we're off today.

Oh no!

The sister collapsed on the sly.

''I'll give you a five percent discount on the guild's share now!　If you take this quest, I'll take you from Class C to Class B in one fell swoop, and once you get to Class A, I'll come up with a system that gives you 1.5 times the reward. So!

"You're actually a member of the Knights of Divine Life!　I haven't come out of my mind!

Apparently those guys' claw marks were surprisingly large.

I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm talking about. I'm not sure if she flinched under the dark elf's apparent gaze, but the sister, with a forlorn look on her face, went back to the reception desk. But she seems to have regained her composure and is talking to the next people who come in. I hope I can find a good partner eventually.

''It would be nice if there was some magic armor slaying or gargoyle subduing or something.

Cecil murmured ruefully as he looked at the quest board next to me.

'I've got a new magic to use, so I wanted to try it out.

The trump card for magical creatures, right?

Yes, sir.

Cecil nodded with an excited look on her face.

She'd always been concerned that she'd had trouble fighting the ice golem in the sea dragon dungeon. She said that since she was in charge of magic, she was responsible for taking out anything that worked with magic. I don't want Nagi-sama and Rita-san to do anything dangerous - I don't care about them.

I don't have to worry about it.

It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get your hands on it. That's enough.

"Cecil wise.

I put my hand on Cecil's head with a plop.

Cecil is looking up at me with a ticklish look on his face.

'Well, as a reward, I'm going to go with Cecil from now on to see where he wants to go.

Okay, it's all part of the plan.

That was the plan all along.

"What?　Oh, yes. Wait, wait, wait... Nagi-sama!

Cecil bows to me with a surprised look on his face.

As it is, I walk out of the guild building, backing away. I look up at the sky on the sunlit path and look at my feet - are you checking the position of the sun and shadows?　Why?

Oh, he's back. Waving his arms around. She's cute as a little animal.

"Wow, okay. It's a little early in the day for me. ......

Are you early?

No, it's nothing. I've got an idea of where I want to go. Uh, um.

Cecil held his cherry-red lips with a finger and nodded his head.

Then he runs over to the 'Map of the Irgafa Neighborhood' on the wall of the guild. I'm trying to point to a point on the map - but I can't reach it. ''Hmmm, hmmm! You're growing so tall. That's cute.

Here?

I pointed to the extension of Cecil's fingers.

Cecil stood on his tiptoes, shaking and shaking, and nodded, "Ha, yes.

That place on the map was 'Knot Hill'.

It was a monument on a high plateau near Ilgafa - less than an hour's walk from here.

''That's where the sea dragon child and the sea dragon brave met for the first time,'' she said. I wanted to go there just once ...... with Nagi-sama, but ...... is okay, right?

Okay.

Originally, I was going to respond to Cecil's request today.

That's why I'm not going to say no. You don't have to make that desperate face and have your eyes glaze over. Cecil.

The Knot Hill is located outside the walls of the port city of Ilgafa.

Since it's so close to the town, demons rarely come out. When they do, it's at night. And it's only low-level guys.

That's why it's said to be a tourist attraction for the residents who are skilled enough to look down on the sea. However, everyone is busy cleaning up after the festival today, so it might be free ...... said the guild sister.

We left the town and walked up the hill a bit off the city road.

Cecil, walking next to me, has a nervous look on his face for some reason.

When I spoke to her, she said, "What is it, Nagi-sama? No, I'm not hiding it. I'm not hiding anything! No, you can't. You can't use "Shared Consciousness Lv 1". No, if Nagi-sama insists on it, you can go to ...... and frown to yourself.

It's obvious that he's hiding something, but it's okay because it's fun to watch .......

We climbed up the hill and arrived at Knot Hill, which overlooks the ocean and the port city.

There were a few people ahead of us. Even though they are busy cleaning up after the festival, it seems that some of them are on vacation.

For example, there's a beastly girl laying a rug on the grass and preparing it with her hands.

Or a maid who boils water in a stone hearth and prepares a cup of tea.

For example, with the elf girl who is cutting bread out of a basket into six equal portions.

For example, with a girl of grade school age who had nothing to do, or was at a loss, wandering between those four people.

It looked like they were all getting ready for a picnic.

The four of them - Rita, Aine, Raphilia, and Iris.

They were so focused on their work that they didn't notice us.

...... I see.

"...... Heh.

Cecil has a somewhat troubled look on his face.

If you think about it, there was no way Cecil would have thought of doing an escort mission on his own for fun just because he won in the 'Peaceful Win-Loss Decision Method (rock-paper-scissors)'. I guess they all planned it yesterday. Today, the whole party was going to have a picnic together. You were going to take advantage of the timing and say to me, "Let's eat lunch here.

I mean, you should have said so. What were you going to do if I said no: ......?

And you didn't have to hide it.

Because, Nagi-sama, if I told you in advance, you'd say, 'I'm on vacation.

Cecil looks at me with his index finger pinching together.

I'm sure you've given him some free time as a master.

'Yes, sir. So we have decided to do what we want to do, as our master wished.

...... mattock anymore.

A quick one.

"............ Heh.

In the end, there was no way I could say anything to Cecil, who was barking at me with a tearful face...

All I could do was pat Cecil on the head.

............ I'll explain the proper use of paid leave to everyone later.

''Oh, it's Nagi and Cecil-chan...''

Rita noticed us and waved her hand.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that it's not a bad idea to have a good time. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. I'm sure Iris's strategy won.

Aine and Rafilia raised their voices and Iris nodded with a scowl. No, because the operation did not succeed. It was all too obvious.

The kettle is just above the fireplace, the kettle spits out steam, and the preparation of an early lunch is over...

Me and Cecil were just about to join the others when suddenly...

GUAGYAAAAAGAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA────!!!

'Ta, save me──────!　UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!

The sound of scraping metal together from the street, the sound of footsteps dragging something wet and...

The screams of someone I didn't know rang out.