Let's calm down and think about it.
The one standing in front of the door with a tearful face is Rita, the head priestess of the 'Iturna Order'. There's no doubt about it. The same robes as the other day, fluffy blonde hair and cherry red eyes are still there.
No, ...... is a little different?
He's wearing a collar. It's a leather collar, just like Cecil wears.
So does that mean that Rita is a slave?
Who?
"Nagi's
Rita said, noticing that I was gunning for the collar.
'My collar?'
Yes.
Slave?
Yes.
Who?
I did.
Why?
"We have a 'deal'.
I did. I know I did, but...
I 'signed a contract' to help the people of the Order for 20,000 arsha.
What did Rita say then?
"I 'sign' as a representative of the 'Iturna Order' caravan, and I'll pay you 20,000 arsha to help us! If you don't pay, you can make me your slave or whatever you want!
You should pay .......
So! You said you were fired from the Order!
What about your past salaries and savings?
Priests and above are paid a salary, and anything below that is offset against the cost of living! I've just been promoted to the third level and became a Priestess, so I didn't get paid yet!
Rita comes into the room with a thud.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time with us.
I'm going to have to bite my lip and tears keep flowing out one after the other.
''Wow, I said it right. You will be able to find out the best way to make your life easier. They said they helped me fight against the Leviathan and moved the carriage to safety. I told you that I was risking my life!
Bang, bang, Rita tapped the bed.
'Please don't do it because it will make the dust stand up and Cecil will be surprised.
'Twenty thousand arsha as a reward for saving lives. I told you that you should pay it in the honor of the Order.'
What happened?
...... eh?
Rita glanced sideways at Cecil, then looked sad.
I was told that the ...... demon attacked me for putting an evil dark elf in a carriage and that the ...... goddess was punishing me for it.
Okay, let's go destroy the Order right now.
Let's lift the cheat ban. Let's end it now. I'll do it.
Screw you.
That's what they say about the guys who helped us.
"Cecil, you are authorized to use the Fireball. Let's blow up an entire branch of the Iturna Order.
Please don't do that!
Cecil hurriedly grabbed my hand.
I don't care what is said. The purpose of Nagi-sama is to "hide your power and pretend to be useless to get through the world," right? What are you going to do with all that fancy stuff?
Just this once. We're just gonna sneak you out.
I'm in trouble. I'm happy for you, Nagi-sama, and I've fallen in love with you again, so please don't do this.
......
I thought I'd remind you of what happens when you piss off a harmless doujin game creator.
I thought about it. I thought about it a lot!
You said you weren't going to be my slave anymore!
'Because I said it out loud, I had a concrete image of what I was really going to do! The part with Nagi and Cecil and all this and that. Then you can go to .......
And then?
...... I didn't hate it when Nagi was with him, so I don't blame you. ...... What are you going to do about it? It's the first time I've ever felt like this! Take responsibility, master!
'What kind of slave would be so superior to that?
'It was Nagi who gave me an outside perspective when all I knew about the Order. You helped me and even gave me advice. She even listened to me this way. And ...... I can tell by looking at you, Cecil, that you care about your slaves! That's why it's okay!
I've been told it's okay to go to ......
And there's nowhere else to go!
You're the one who's being honest!
'You're going to be an adventurer now, aren't you? Me, even though my sacred skills are blocked, my fighting skills are still intact. If Cecil-chan fights in the rear and I in the vanguard, I think the balance would be better?
I couldn't help but choke on the words I was being told.
My goal is 'to somehow survive without giving it my all as much as possible'.
It's not that I want to defeat the Demon King, nor do I want to be the head of an adventurer's guild.
My ultimate goal is to do safe collection-based quests, and in the meantime, gather skills and create skills that I can live without working, that's my ultimate goal.
But as it is, in this world, I really need to have the ability to fight.
Cecil's 'Ancient Language Chanting' is a no-questions-asked cheat skill, but that's at the expense of chanting speed.
I need someone to buy me some time before the magic goes into effect.
That can be done by partying up with someone in the guild, but then my friends will ask me, "How did you guys get your rare skills? You may be searched for "What's the point? I don't think it's easy to find someone who understands what you're talking about, who believes in you, and who you can trust.
In that respect, Rita is a perfect fit.
At least you're a slave 'contractor'. Rita doesn't disobey my orders.
I've seen her combat skills in action. Cecil has taken to Rita.
She doesn't seem to mind me confessing that I'm a visitor from another world.
And you're beautiful.
It's not that I'm not interested in big breasts... but that's beside the point!
I couldn't have asked for anything better than this, but ah, what is it?
This feeling of "I did it".
"I'm in love with you, Rita-san.
"Cecil-chan! I love it.
But it's Nagi's decision.
with a snap
Cecil cut off Rita, who tried to hug him unintentionally, and discarded her with a clean slash.
It's a matter of 'contract' in this area, so you're unforgiving .......
...... What if I insist on saying no?
'That would mean that ...... Nagi would have to give me over to someone else then. We already have a master-servant agreement in place.
...... Huh.
I scratched my head.
Come to think of it, the 'contract' is already in place, and its binding force is working on me.
I have two choices: accept Rita or sell her to someone else.
The answer to the question is: I already know the answer.
But something's bugging me.
I'm not sure if I'm being too easy to deal with for Rita, who was so obsessed with the cult.
I'm sure you'll be able to find it. You have to hide something from me...
Excuse me. I have an interesting story to tell you.
Without a knock, the door to the room opened.
A man in a jeweled priest's uniform came in.
''My name is Argis, Deputy Bishop of the 'Iturna Order'. I'm here to talk about "The Covenant". I would like to purchase the girl there, Rita-Melpheus, for me.