The next day, after the events of The Philosopher's Goblin, we left the village of Nerham and headed for the sanctuary.
The next day, we left Nerham village and headed for our retreat.
We've signed a no-war pact with the goblins and orcs in the forest, and it's now up to the villagers to do the rest.
Nonotori and the elders told me that they would let me know when they got information about The Brave Quest. I promised Totori and Rutri that I'd come back to visit. Rita's, the trauma of the beast tribe is gone, and really, we'll come back to visit in time.
But for now, I just thought it would be better if I went home.
I don't like being treated like a hero, and it's about time for Iris and Rafilia to arrive. We should get ready to greet them properly.
So we slowly return to our retreat...
I'm going to see my saint for a bit.
I decided to go out to Saint Delilira's cave.
Cutlass, who had gone on a quest with the saint while I was away.
"The saint said, 'It's about time you came for the dragon golem.'
That's because he reported back to me.
When I received the Saint's Quest before, I was supposed to receive the Small Dragon Golem and the Leaning Carnation Mirror, a virtual mirror of the reincarnation destination, as a reward. Apparently, one of them, the Small Dragon Golem, was completed.
If the golem that Saint Delilira made, it might be useful in battle. Then our quests would be a lot easier. Maybe we will be able to live without working.
I'm looking forward to .......
It shouldn't be a battle, so we don't have to go in large groups. So the members will be me, Aine, and Leggy.
Everyone else, we decided to call it a day off.
And when we arrived at the Saint's Cave.
'Here she is! I've gotten tired of waiting. Nagi-kun, Master Pinchy!
Her ghost was waiting for us at the entrance of the cave.
She saw us and smiled a big smile on her face.
''Hmmm, you may be surprised. This is the fruit of Delilira's skills! It's "The Little Dragon Golem!
He pointed at the pure white golem on the ground.
''Oh.''
Me, Aine, and Reggie couldn't help but squeal with emotion.
What the saint made for me was a little - well, quite a cute dragon with wings.
Its size was just about to sit on my shoulder.
Its color is white. It has horns on its head and spiky claws on the ends of its short hands.
On its back are two wings that can be folded up.
The Saint's special 'Little Dragon Golem' opened its pitch-black eyes and stared at me, Aine and Reggie.
''...... Hasn't the design changed from the previous one?''
"Because you say, 'No one is prettier than my slaves.'
...... Come to think of it, I think I said that.
I think I said it. Because behind me, Reggie is nodding, yeah, yeah. Aine's face is bright red, though, as if it's the first time she's heard of it.
It's a good thing Delilira-san was in a big hurry to modify it. To make her as lovable as your slave(Doroi). And to be useful to you guys!''
Suddenly, the holy woman pointed at me.
That's the legendary saint.
''I'm sorry about something ....... I'm sorry to have you go that far.
I was only supposed to get a few leftovers.
It doesn't matter. Now, here's how to use it. I'm sure you'll be able to control it by pouring your magic into it.
The astral saint said.
'And I also have a simple, but ego. Otherwise, I would have to give detailed commands like "move your wings" or "swing your claws". It's because I have an ego that I can move with simple commands. This would make the quest a lot easier. It's truly Delilira's best work!''
Thank you, my saint.
As expected, the name "Saint Delilira" is not tame.
That's a lot of work to have made this dungeon. It's impressive.
It's amazing, this little dragon golem.
"Hmm. "Even for a magical weapon like me, that's quite an accomplishment.
If you have the Little Dragon, Nacun's quest will be a lot easier.
Yes, you're right. This Lithogon will be useful to you, too. Not as useful as I am.
Aine will have to be as good as 'Ritgon-kun'.
Hey, maid girl! An item is just a tool," she said, "but it's not a bad idea to brace yourself. But it's not a bad idea to brace yourself. I'll give Ritogon a look.
"Then, why did you decide on the abbreviation 'Ritogon-kun'?
"Then, touch 'Ritogon-kun', Inochiki Master Nagi-kun.
And it's official.
"Then you'll be officially recognized as my master. Now!
You mean like this?
I reached out my hand to "Rito Gon-kun".
When I touched the paw with long, razor-sharp claws...
Huh.
...... Huh?
Fluffy, fluffy.
It's soft: ......
'Isn't that right?
The saint threw a scowl on her face and puffed out her chest.
'I changed the material to something soft and fluffy while I was modifying it! It's been a lot of work. Praise me.'
Why is it so soft?
"Don't hurt yourself when your slaves touch you!
Don't get hurt: ......
"See, they're all pretty girls.
It goes without saying, sir.
"You'd be in big trouble if you scratched your soft skin with your hard nails, wouldn't you?
It's tough.
Right?
Me and the Saintess nodded at the same time.
''But can you use this in battle?''
What's more important to you, fighting or being a slave?
All the slaves.
Right?
Yeah.
Then there's no problem.
This "Rito Gon" feels more like a stuffed animal than a golem, though.
She has big eyes and a big mouth. It looks like a saint deformed it.
''The surface, it's fluffy.''
"Yeah. And it's all ready to be washed.
That's groundbreaking.
"I believe the world's first washable golem.
Does that mean it absorbs water?
Of course, it has excellent water absorption and heat retention properties. You can also use it to wipe your body!
A world first.
Right?
...... I don't know why.
I'm not sure why, but the definition of a golem seems to be falling apart.
The truth is, we were planning to create a golem that was hard and strong and had excellent fighting ability.
'Well, that's what normal golems are, isn't it?
'But you know what, Delilira, I just imagined it at .......
The saintly lady held her forehead, shaking and shaking.
'Let that "Ritogon" fight and the scene of you guys making out and having tea is .......
'Yes, Nagi-sama, ahhh.' 'Oh, come on, Cecil, you can drink it yourself.' 'Excuse me, Nagi-sama! It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them. Hmmmmmmm.
What kind of character am I in The Saint!
I don't know if that's too much to ask, but I don't think it would be a good idea to give you guys any more opportunities to make out.
You don't have to keep a straight face all of a sudden.
And besides...
'You didn't make it for combat because you were actually thinking about our magic, right?
"...hmm, I don't know what you're talking about.
''Didn't we fight the 'Dragon Golem' in this dungeon before, and the opponent got stuck due to lack of magic power? In other words, it takes a certain amount of magic to make a golem fight, and it takes a certain amount of magic to handle a golem for combat.
I asked as I fluffed the corners of 'Ritogon'.
''So, we don't know how much magic we can handle, Saintess. That's why I think she made a golem that can be used for peripheral exploration and defense-only, though.
'Hmmm. That's not true. Delilira-san, I just don't like to see you two buddy cheats!''
Then why do you have your back to them, saint?
Even though she's a spiritual body, her neck is all red.
I'd suggest you quickly squeezing that "Rito Gon-kun". It's a great way to get a good idea of what's inside your body.
You mean like this?
"No way! It's growing in this short amount of time. ...... says!
The Winged Attack of Rito-Gon!
His wings grazed the tip of The Dark Warthog's nose!
It enraged the "Dark Warthog"!
All right, that's enough. Come back!
No. He's still going to do it.
"Don't. "Don't look too hard...
"Buh-oh!
"Funniest ────!
"'A'
The Dark Warthog's horns collided with the Little Dragon Golem.
The heavy wild boar's body hit the little golem and splashed it with its body....
"'Ritogon ────!
Knock, knock.
The Little Dragon Golem that was blown away fell under our feet.
There are no injuries. The soft material made by the saint is softly catching its horns. But its dull eyes are trembling with pain (subjective). The horns are shaken with shock (subjective) and the lips are filled with sorrow (subjective).
"Bu-woo! I'm going to...
The Dark Warthog is triumphant. He's snorting and screaming in triumph.
He's hopped up. Drunk with triumph.
He doesn't even know we're close enough to see him.
Bu!
'The Dark Warthog' looked at me.
'...... Looks like we were wrong.
...... Yes, I should have acquired my ingredients on my own.
"It was our treat to leave it up to the lovely messenger we just got from .......
'Buno ....... Bugo! Bu-o ────!
The Dark Warthog screams.
But... it's too late.
Our 'cheat skills' are already ready.
"Aine, Leggy.
Yes. Nah-kun.
"Mm. Ready when you are.
Me, Aine and Reggie look at each other and nod at each other.
And then...
"'Get it done,'
"Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!
The screams of the Dark Warthog went up.
Aine's "Dynamic Observation" was used to read the movements of the boar, and then it went around, followed by my "Delayed Art" for two consecutive rounds and Aine's "Magic Stick". The last one was a critical hit with my "Transcendental Sense".
BUNO ────!
He pushed a dark warthog!
It was only for a few minutes.
It was a short battle - but it was important to us.
One thing I've noticed is that .......
'Maybe we're not the best at controlling the messenger: ......
I don't mind Mr. Raphilia's 'Elderly Slime' because it regenerates: ......
The design of that naive saint is bad. She's so lovely, you can't leave her alone!
Then we put the Dark Warthog in Aine's Big Sister's Treasure Chest...
I checked Ritogon again to make sure it was OK, and washed it in river water just to be sure.
Then I hung it on the laundry cord and returned to the villa with me and Aine supporting it.
'Welcome back! Nagi-sama! Okari ...... nagii...welcome back! It took you longer than you thought, didn't it?
After returning to the villa, we explained to Cecil, Rita, Cutlass and Leticia about Ritgon.
Everyone was curious about the 'fluffy' golem.
I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it by visiting the website.
It's light, soft, and lacking in strength.
Forcing it to fight is not our thing.
So we could have made it into everyone's plush toy, but Aine.
'One thing I've come up with ...... to make everyone happy. I need to do some research and analysis, if that's okay with you?
I said.
Of course I allowed it.
'But first, should I work up a sweat? Can you give me a bath first, Nah-kun?
Aine said.
Apparently Cecil and Rita had boiled it up beforehand.
I've been sweating in battle. I'll take your word for it.
''...... Saintess-sama's golem, it's hard to use it, isn't it?
As I sat in the hot bath, I was thinking about "Ritogon".
Its performance is good. It's durable. She's not too stupid.
But because the saintly woman thinks too much, she's turned into a tricky golem.
Above all, she's too lovely to be used in a battle. But that would just make her a mere stuffed animal. I don't mind that, but ...... it's still a bit of a waste.
As long as Aine figured out how to use it at home, that's fine.
...... Come to think of it, Aine was very confident earlier.
I'm sure she's figured out a way to use it that everyone will enjoy .......
Thinking about that, as I left the bathroom──.
I found a towel in the dressing room. It was on the floor. It's gone.
"Funi-funi. Fufu.
In the basket was a change of clothes and a "Rito Gon".
A golem that is soft, soft to the touch and absorbent, and can be washed in its entirety.
...... Come to think of it, saintly lady, this golem can be used to 'wipe your body'.
...... naa kunaa-kun.
Aine's voice came from behind the door.
'I'm sorry. I dropped all of the towels in the well earlier. I'd like you to replace them with Ritogon's.
You know, .......
It's okay. "'Ritgon' is a highly absorbent golem.
No. Anything else, just a dry cloth.
I wet every last one of them.
...... hey there.
'But we're all going to be analyzing The Little Dragon Golem now, aren't we? If you use it to wipe your body: ......
You're okay.
It was strange.
Even though it was through the door, I thought I saw Aine give a thumbs up with a 'gulp'.
''I decided the order to analyze them, because we drew a lottery earlier.
Hey.
By the way, Rita, who drew the first one, turned bright red and fainted, so it was moved up and we had to start with Leticia, okay?
It's all good, right? What are you doing with that thing you wiped off your body?
I have a report to give to Her Ladyship.
Through the door, I could feel Aine laughing.
'Will you help me? Nah-kun.
I don't!
I couldn't help it, so I wiped myself with 'Ritogon' and after washing it with more water, I left the changing room.
Aine was despondent, though.
'...... I can't help it,'
I can't help it.
Those lottery tickets are for baths in order.
But "Ritgon" isn't dry yet.
It's not a problem. Aine has a special 'sewage increase' attack.
Aine took Ritogon to the storage room, hung it from the ceiling, placed a bucket of muddy water underneath it and activated the "Sewage Increase".
The water in "Ritogon" was drained out and instantly dried.
And then...
Hey, Inez! I, for one, am running out of things to wipe myself with!
I want you to use Ritgon, the golem. It's an experiment. Letitia.
'Don't be ridiculous! What is it about ............ that makes you wipe yourself with a golem? This is so absorbent and fluffy! It's as if the body is wrapped in feathers. ...... is where do you take the golem after you wipe it off, where do you take it? Research? Um, Aine. Hey, ────!
And so....
The Little Dragon Golem that the saint made was to be used as the remote controlled fluffy towel in our home.
...... I'll think of a decent use for it sometime soon.