Bili.
...... Oh, I've done it.
I hear the cloth rip and I pick at my clothes.
The hem of the slave clothes has been torn.
It looks like it got caught on a nail from the pillar.
What's wrong, Cecil?
'Yes. I got a little torn in my slave uniform. ......
Nagi-sama, who has been reading the material in the living room, stands up and comes over to me.
The hem of my slave dress is ripped wide open, revealing skin all the way down to my waist. ...... I am ashamed.
I'm sorry, Nagi. I'm sorry for your unseemliness.
There's no need for it to be unseemly.
Nagi-sama said with that slightly annoyed look I like.
I'm glad. Nagi-sama, I didn't know you could see your skin.
It's rather nice to see skin just barely visible.
I noticed!
So I don't mind at all.
It's embarrassing for me!
If Nagi-sama is pleased with you, you can keep it that way: .......
But it would be rude to Nagi if I didn't dress appropriately.
I'll borrow a needle and thread from Aine and make it up.
Come to think of it, Cecil usually wears a slave outfit, right?
''Yes. The 'apprentice wizard's robe' is reserved for quests.
Well, since it's your day off, let's go buy some more clothes.
No, I'm good. I'm ...... in this outfit.
It's a master's duty to consider the welfare of his slaves.
Nagi-sama sometimes uses words that I don't understand.
''Sukuuri Kōsei?'' What is it?
Since Nagi-sama is so particular about it, it must be an important ceremony in another world.
Next time you teach me, I'll ask Nagi for help. I'll have to do it for you.
Besides, you can't just have Cecil in a slave outfit when everyone else is wearing normal clothes.
Wow. I'm all right.
Slave clothes are not that tough of a fabric. Even now, it's frayed in many places.
...... But this is what I wore when I first met Nagi-sama.
Nagi-sama is nodding, "Oh, by the way.
He seems to have remembered.
The slavers' shop when I was in King's Landing.
It was there that Nagi found me wearing these clothes.
After that, we went on a journey together, and I met Rita, and I started to be an adventurer in the town of Metekal - I was wearing these clothes, and I was next to Nagi. I spent the longest time with Nagi wearing this outfit.
This isn't just a slave outfit.
It's a kind of proof that Cecil-Falot has become Souma-Nagi-sama's.
That's why I'm so particular about it.
And Nagi-sama has been watching me in this form for the longest time. He will remember me the most. Then ...... if ...... if.
It's a possibility I don't want to consider.
Even if Nagi and I were to get separated, I think this outfit would make it easier to find you.
'What? If I get separated, I'll use 'Slave Summoning (Samoningslave) LV 1', though.
Huh!
And so it was.
Nagi-sama has the skill to call our slaves to him.
In the first place, I can't really imagine a situation where Cecil and I get separated.
'Like quests. Or a difficult job, or .......
I'm not going to take a quest that will separate me from Cecil.
"Agh!
'With my low combat skills, I will need Cecil's magical support. Cecil's knowledge and advice also helps me. So I won't go to a place where we don't know each other's whereabouts. So there's no need to think about a situation where me and Cecil are separated.
In the first place, a change of clothes doesn't make it impossible for me to find Cecil. I'm always on the side and I see his silver hair and brown skin without even realizing it. Everything about Cecil is burned into my brain. Yes, debunked ......, Cecil. Huh?
...... pshaw.
It's hot.
It makes me feel warm.
Nagi said something, but I can't get it into my head.
The voice is going straight from my ears, down to my chest and my belly, and it's heating up everything in me.
Nagi's face, a little higher than mine.
It looks into my face with concern, and a gentle hand touches my forehead.
...... I'm going to be a bad boy.
I have to answer the master's words properly. I'm not going to be able to keep on pouting.
It may take you longer to find him than it did to find me in slavery suits.
I'll try to argue with you.
What, say, ten seconds? No. Five seconds? I don't want to spend too much time away from Nagi-sama.
Let's just hold off for ten seconds.
What if, in the meantime, Nagi has given me something important to say to me?
What's the big deal?
Ta, for example, 'Cecil is a very important slave to me': ......
Wah-wah-wah!
I... What am I saying?
My head is fizzing and my words are going out of control. Nagi would be amazed at me if I said this.
'What? Of course Cecil is a very important slave to me, but?
"Huh-uh-uh!
Boom.
My heart leapt inside me.
No, you said you didn't want me to forget to say something important, so I thought I'd say it now while I still have time.
"Wait, wait, Nagi-sama... ...... now, no... ......
'I need Cecil to be there for me and I need him by my side. I need Cecil and everyone else to help me survive in this world, and although he's the master, I'm always worried that he's going to be a good employer, not a black one. But now that Cecil is there for me, I don't have to worry about what I'm going to do.
I will never lose sight of Cecil in that sense, because I can never lose sight of his beautiful brown skin and his long ears, which are my markers of survival in this world.
'It's too much! Ten seconds are long gone! Please don't do this anymore, Nagi-sama, aaaaaaaaah!
My heart is pounding and pounding.
My body is so hot that I feel like I'm going to melt.
It was different from the time when I had my body reconstructed, and my soul was being moved. It's comfortable, and it's painful. Nagi-sama has been attacking the weaknesses of the ...... "demon race" too much. ......
What bothers me is that Nagi-sama probably means what he just said.
The master thinks that he is really being saved by us, his slaves.
The truth is that it was actually Nagi who saved me," he said.
It's not fair, Master Nagi. She knows all my weaknesses and is attacking me. ......
I never lied to you.
I know. I know, that's why it's like this. Throbbing, fluffy...... ahhh. What are you going to do to make your slaves so thrilling, Nagi-sama? Are you planning to develop a new method of slave abuse?
That's beside the point.
Please don't do this!
That's why I'm going to go shopping now.
............ Got it.
When I thought about it, there was no way I could defeat Nagi.
From the first moment I met Nagi and walked hand in hand with her, I was determined to serve her with my body, mind, and soul alone.
As soon as Nagi said something kind to me, I knew that I had lost.
I'm not going to throw away the slave clothes I'm wearing now either. If you want to make it a memorable experience, do something else...
I have a plan!
Pow!
The girl with red hair jumped out of the black sword that was hanging on the wall.
The girl's red twin-tailed hair swings around and does a full rotation.
With a swoosh, she lands between me and Nagi.
I couldn't help but applaud.
This is Reggie the Magic Sword, Nagi's beloved sword.
She's a magical sword that has lived for over a hundred years, and she's Nagi's slave.
''The demon girl wants to cherish her memories of the Lord. The Lord wants to buy the demon girl new clothes. I have a way to make both wishes come true!
What's that?
It's easy. All you have to do is hold hands with the demoness and go shopping for clothes to make it more memorable. The clothes you buy in this way will be memorable, and the Lord will be impressed by them, won't he?
I see.
I see!
I cry out in my heart, "I can't be so fearful!
I can't be so fearful.
And now my soul is trembling. The resonance with Nagi-sama is so great that it's scary. And yet, if we were to go out together holding hands, we would be too happy...
Am I going to die tomorrow?
'I'm not going to die. I'm just going to get some clothes!
Then Nagi took my hand in hers and shook it.
It was the same as the first time.
She touched my fingers like she touched a sore one.
Then we held each other's hands as if we were breathing together.
Will you join me, Leggy? I wouldn't know what to wear on my own.
'Phew! I don't have a choice! Truly the Lord is relying on me!
Yeah. I am.
I'm counting on you. Mr. Leggy.
This is the truth.
Because Reggie, the demon sword, is with me, I'm able to watch Nagi and Rita-san fight in silence.
If not, I would be on the front lines, performing a series of ancient language magic until my magic power and body are broken.
...... Before you know it, you'll be handling me too well!
But Leggy-san's face is bright red.
Leggy-san is a bit naughty, but he's a reliable companion for us. I love you, too.
And especially the Lord. Don't stroke your head because it's fluffy. When did you become so good at looking for an opening?
It's Nagi.
"Don't let that stop you, demon girl...
So Nagi-sama, Reggie and I decided to go with her to look at some clothes.
By the way, I had a question I wanted to ask you.
As I walked hand in hand with Nagi, I said, "It's midday now.
It's midday now.
We were walking along the sunny road to the clothing store.
Our hands were a little sweaty, but it felt good to hold hands with Nagi-sama.
I was getting embarrassed, so I decided to ask her something that had been bothering me for a while.
Nagi, aren't you saving the world before you know it?
...... What do you want to say, Mr. Cecil, all of a sudden?
"But you must not run around completely naked so easily. The process until then is very important.
Progress?
Goodbye. A person who always lives in the nude would not be attracted to a person dressed in the same way. Normally, they cover their skin with clothing, but when the time comes, they will expose their skin only to the Lord, and that is what makes them valuable.
Oh, I see.
That's as good as Leggy...he's a demon sword that has lived a hundred years.
''Then what's the best way to do that: ......?
'Huh. Telling you my answer will not do you any good!
Reggie looked away for some reason. Huh?
From this point forward, you'll have to see for yourself!
Yes!
Yes, this is my opportunity to do so. This is an opportunity for me to lean on you, Nagi.
We can't rely on Mr. Leggy to do this all the time.
Let's think about ...... as if you were Nagi.
First of all, Nagi-sama is a person who thinks of practicality first.
I am in a position to protect her, so I have to wear clothes that are easy to move in.
With that in mind, I don't like this dress. The skirt of this dress is too long.
It might interfere with my movement.
If anything happens to Nagi-sama because of that, I can't get it back.
This dress is ...... no good.
"Hmm.
Mr. Reggie nods, looking away.
Perhaps it was the right thing to do.
'Next, it has to be clothes you can wear right away.
I have a habit of taking off my clothes in the middle of the night to do my exercises.
When this happens, I need to be able to run to Nagi-sama immediately, even if she is in trouble.
In that sense, these shorts that are parted at the top and bottom are no good. Unlike clothes that go completely through the body, these shorts take more time to wear.
I don't think you should wear these shorts either.
I know, Cecil.
Leggy-san gave a thumbs-up. I'll return the same motion.
Lastly, the maid's uniform.
This is what Aine always wears, and I think it's cool.
But the sleeves of this one are too long. It will interfere with the absorption of magic power through the skin.
The reason why we demons are so strong is because our constitution makes it easier to absorb magic from the world. If your arms are hidden, it's useless. And long socks are no good either.
That's why the maid's uniform is not as good as it should be...
Wait a minute, it's Cecil.
...... Huh?
I've run out of clothes to wear.
It's strange. Nagi-sama told me to choose one of these things, but when I got close to Nagi's thoughts, I couldn't wear any more.
What should I do?
Isn't there an outfit that meets all the requirements and that would make Nagi-sama happy: .......
...... Ah.
I stop to look at the clothes on the table in the corner of the room.
It looks like it's for sale. It has a tag on it that says it came in today.
They would fit me perfectly.
It's easy to move in.
Easy to wear.
It reveals just the right amount of skin and absorbs magic easily.
And it's the best outfit Nagi will ever remember.
'It's the one. Mr. Reggie.
...... I see.
Reggie-san laughs at me as I take the clothes in my hands, as if I were dumbfounded.
He has a very gentle smile.
I guess that's what you like best after all.
Yes!
So I put the clothes on my body and laughed back.
Are you sure it was a good idea to go with 'Jotou Etc. Reifuku' ......?
Of course. Nagi-sama!
A uniform made of cloth that is tougher than the usual slave uniform.
Clothing made of cloth that is sturdier than ordinary slave clothing.
They do not have sleeves to make work easier. It is easy to move around in.
They are ready to wear.
The arms and legs are also bare, making it easy to take in magic.
The ribbon at the chest is a charm.''
'I hope Cecil is happy with it. As a master, I need a little more 'welfare'.
"'Recovery?' is enough. Nagi-sama.
I look up at Nagi's face and declare, "I've given you a lot of time for me!
"Because you've given me so much of your time!
.......
'Yes. 'Yes. ''Fulfillment?'' I'm full!
Gathering up a little courage, I put Nagi's hand on my belly.
I thanked her for today. Nagi-sama.
And so Nagi-sama, me, and Reggie head to our house, side by side.
...... It's Cecil.
Mr. Leggy came up beside me and quietly whispered into my ear.
I'm not sure if those clothes are a blessing to you or not.
Do you understand?
The Lord will be offended if he hears this. ''Sullenness?'' You don't know what you're talking about.
...... then they will be properly pissed off.
It is also a reward for me.
As Reggie said, the slave clothes are my last hurrah.
If I have the collar and the slave clothes, I can remember that I am Nagi's slave.
I am a thorn in my side.
When I am with Nagi, I want to touch her more and more, I want to get closer to her...... I want to hear her voice...... I want to feel her body heat...... I think.
The position of a slave is something to be suppressed, but...
I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not a good person.
I don't want to be too much in love with Nagi and forget everything, lest I go out of control.
Because Nagi-sama had 'reserved' me for you.
It's a pain in the ass. People and demi-humans.
Mr. Reggie huffs and puffs and snorts.
'But that's why I want to be with you.
'Yes, sir. Keep up the good work. Mr. Reggie.
...... What are you two talking about in private?
The next thing we knew, Nagi was looking at us curiously.
I shouldn't do this.
Don't tell anyone that I'm a picky eater.
If they find out about it they'll be unable to stop me, okay?
We were talking about which one of us could serve Nagi longer. Hey, Reggie.
Yes. Well, it was me, of course!
Is that so?
Ah. In the end, my Lord will use the mystery item to make you immortal, and you will take me, your beloved sword, on a journey to unlock the secrets of the world!
I don't plan on it!
Mmm. In that case, I'll go with you, the reborn one. I'll go with you to the end of the world!
Cecil, what are you talking about? Because I don't plan to become immortal or anything. I'm not even interested in the secrets of the world!
Nagi-sama is still holding my hand and looks at me with a puzzled look on his face.
But I couldn't back out now.
It's true that Nagi-sama, who may have secretly saved the world from a crisis, may obtain something of the mythical class from now on.
It's because he already has the titles of "Hero of the Sea Dragon" and "Heavenly Dragon Otto".
No matter how far Nagi-sama goes, we should be able to keep up with him.
''I won't lose. Leggy-san.
Oh, I see. Well then, let's see who will be with the Lord longer. Who will be with the Lord longer?
Let's go!
And so the demon sword that lived for 100 years and the last demon tribe held hands with their master between them.
Well, we don't know what's going to happen in the future.
This is just a statement of determination.
We've received the new clothes after all this time. I want to make it an unforgettable memory.
Nagi-sama, I have a favor to ask you.
Okay. What?
Let me see if I can move around in my new slave suit.
I couldn't help but hug Nagi.
She hugged me tightly.
Ease of movement.
Easy to wear.
Easy to take in magic.
More importantly, what is more important is the ability to feel Nagi's warmth against your skin.
Because the arms and legs of a slave suit are bare. There is a lot of direct contact with them.
That's why ...... is my favorite piece of clothing.
...... you scheming bastard.
Leggy has noticed that.
Is this ...... 'benefits'?
'Yes. 'Sullenness?' It is!
Well, that's just as well.
It can't be helped!
I look up into Nagi's face and say
'So the slave 's 'fulliance'? As one of the ways to do this, I suggest that you set aside time to squish Nagi-sama every day from now on!
That would be great!
It's not good! The 'benefits' are more like this. Vacation time and hourly wages. Wait a minute. Why are you two running?
I'll make a suggestion to Rita and the others!
"If the slaves are unanimous in their request, my Lord must hear it!
Pulling Nagi's hand, we start running.
To our home, where everyone is waiting for us.
And I will tell you. How wonderful this day has been.
And I wish you all the same good day.
As I snapped the collar of my slave certificate, I thought about this.