CH 72

Troublesome sister

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It flashed. Maybe I'm a genius.

The bed in the boarding house is made up of five wooden boxes arranged in two rows.

Then, if you increase it to three rows, it will turn into a semi-double bed in a blink of an eye.

Yeah, if this is the case, I won't have to squeeze in with Mart and the others.

I wish I noticed it sooner.

Perhaps because I was released from rescue matters, or because I was still tired, I fell asleep until night without eating lunch.

"Kent ... are you there? It's dinner time ..."

"Hmm ... oh, Meisa-chan, good morning ..."

"Good morning, it's already night. I mean, Kent is unfair! It's unfair to have three Fluffies alone!"

"Ah ... they're tired because Mart and the others were doing their best."

"Muu ... I want to sleep with them ..."

"Then, they can sleep with Meisa-chan in turn?"

"I want to sleep with three of them too!"

"Well, that's ..."

When you look at the faces of Mart and the others, they all say, 'That's a little ...'.

"Meisa, Kent, come down quickly, I won't let you eat if you're slow!"

"Yes, I'm going now, look Meisa-chan, let's go."

"Muu ... Kent is unfair ..."

It seems that she wants to sleep with Mart and the others, so Meisa-chan was pouting for a long time during dinner.

"Meisa, you're eating with such a bulge. I think the food will be unpleasant."

"Because ... because Kent is unfair ..."

"Well, if you want to sleep with the kobolds so much, you should sleep in Kent's room."

"That's right! Mom is smart!"

"Well, eh ... wait a minute, Meisa-chan, are you going to sleep in my room?"

When asked, surprised by the sudden situation, Meisa-chan nodded as if it were natural, with her arms crossed and her nose in the air.

"If I go to Kent's room, I can sleep surrounded by Fluffy!"

"Well ... but Meisa-chan, your bedwetting ..."

"I won't do it! I'll never do it again!"

"Hmm ... Is it really ..."

When I glanced at Amanda-san, I was signaled by her eyes to be patient.

"Hmm ... I can't help it, go to the bathroom properly before going to bed."

"I'll go, and I won't eat too much Jibura!'

"Then, do your arithmetic homework properly."

"Uuh ... no, I'll do it ... I'll do it properly, please ..."

"Oh ... I see. Okay, we can sleep together."

"Yeah! I love Kent!"

I was hugged by Meisa-chan and she rubbed her cheeks against me, but I'd be happy if she would always be so obedient.

"Is it bad, Kent?"

"No, it's okay if I increase the number of boxes to line up so it's not narrow."

"Ah, yeah, that's right. Then, I'll bring Meisa's bedding so that it doesn't stick out."

"Well, I don't think she'll catch a cold because Mart and the others stick together."

So I decided to line up more boxes, but isn't it faster to sleep on the floor?

However, unlike Japan, shoes are worn in the building, so I have no choice but to line up the boxes.

After dinner, Amanda-san and Meline-san asked about the outbreak.

They were surprised to hear that I arrived at Volzard at the last minute and that the goblins that were rushing at the wall were about to overtake the ramparts.

"Did that many monsters come in?"

"Yes, it's so many that you couldn't see the ground, so maybe it's hundreds of thousands to over a million."

"Where did that many goblins go?"

Amanda-san and Meline-san looked awkward when they heard the goblins panicked after being chased by the Salamanders and that some of the goblins passed Volzard and went further inland.

"Um ... As expected, it's bad, right?"

"Hmm ... because it's goblins ... I don't know how much it will affect, but the price of grain may go up."

"Why?"

"That's ..."

According to Meline-san, even though Volzard produces crops, the absolute amount isn't enough, and many grain sellers rely on imports from other cities.

The higher the encounter rate with monsters on the way to Volzard, the more money it will cost to guard, and as a result, the price of grain will rise.

"I see ... but goblins shouldn't have any higher-ranking species, so it won't have that big of an impact."

"It would be nice, but ... it's said that as the number of goblins increases, so does the number of other monsters."

"Is that so? I see ... If so, I wonder if it's bad ..."

In some cases, I may need to wipe out the goblins between Volzard and the next city.

Or will I deprive the work of other adventurers who are happy to have more escort jobs if I go out?

It seems best to move after listening to Donovan-san's opinion.

In addition to grain, the price of medicinal herbs is likely to rise.

It seems that the collection of medicinal herbs is done in the forest, which is more inland than Volzard, and there are not many monsters living there.

And, with this maximal outbreak, the goblins who have gone around Volzard and advanced further should definitely settle in such a forest.

Muell-san, whose main job is collecting, has a bodyguard called Gilik, but depending on the situation, it may be better to have one kobold.

After talking, Meline-san went home, Meisa-chan took a bath, and I lined up new boxes to make the bed.

If I line up four rows of boxes, it feels like a box as soon as you open the door, but it can't be helped.

In the morning, all I have to do is put it back in the table, chairs, and cupboard.

"I'm sorry, Kent, for asking you something like this."

"No, if she gets a little bigger, she'll be able to sleep alone, so it's okay."

"If necessary, Kent may have to accept Meisa."

"Wow, what are you talking about, Amanda-san?"

"Ahaha, that's a joke. She won't get married before her bedwetting is solved."

"Hmm ... don't surprise me like that."

Meisa-chan would be in the fifth grade of elementary school in Japan, so I can't think of her as a love interest.

So to speak, it feels like a younger sister who causes a lot of trouble.

When I was playing with Mart and the others on the widened bed, the door was knocked on lightly.

"Yes, it's open."

"Uuu ..."

Meisa-chan, who changed into her pajamas and held her pillow is groaning at the door.

"What happened?"

"Uuu ... umm the light ..."

"Ah ... I see, it's scary when it's pitch black ..."

"Well, it's different! Well, if it's pitch black, I'm in trouble when I get up to go to the bathroom ..."

"Ah, yeah, yeah, it's a different room tonight."

"Th, that's right, I'm not used to it ..."

"Yeah, yeah, let's say it's like that ..."

"Kii ... Cheeky, you're cheeky despite just being Kent!"

"Yes, yes, you see, the light is on, you can sleep in the middle of the bed with no worries."

"Muu ... stupid Kent ..."

Meisa-chan was pouting, but when she went onto the bed and was surrounded by Mart and the others, her face instantly became loose.

"Hafuuu ... Fwuffy ..."

"Then, I'm taking a bath, so I can sleep first."

"Okay ... good night ..."

"Yes, good night Meisa-chan."

When I got out of the bath and returned to my room, Meisa-chan seemed to be sleeping.

I didn't want to sleep much because I slept a lot during the day, but I've been busy since I came to this world, so let's take a rest when I have a chance.

I was thinking such, but Fred talked to me.

[ Kent-sama ... report ... ]

[ How is Camilla? ]

[ It was a hard blow ... She's in a bad mood ... ]

Fred was asked to return to Lastock's reconnaissance when the outbreak had subsided.

Fred reports that in the garrison where my classmates are gone, there is more activity to strengthen the defense of the city.

As a result of collecting information from Paul, Gert, and the people in the city who witnessed it, Camilla seems to think that the mastermind is one of the first five who participated in the first battle.

However, it seems that it is impossible to guess how they survived, how they put the knights including herself to sleep, and how they use monsters.

Due to the large scale of the operation, it seems that there are cooperators, but it seems unlikely that the Republic of Landshelt is involved.

It is virtually impossible to move the country in such a short period of time.

Camilla seems to think that it is more likely that the Second Prince is working in the shadows.

Judging from eyewitness testimonies, it is highly possible that those who escaped crossed the bridge and fled to the other side of the Devil's Forest.

However, with that in mind, it seems that the possibility of crossing the river from another place by boat and hiding in Resenburg cannot be ruled out.

In any case, the number of hostages has increased due to this turmoil, and the hostages have been regained, so it seems that the defense system is being strengthened considering that there is a risk of launching an armed attack.

Some knights have said that if we are gone, they should summon new slaves, but it seems that it will take a long time and a lot of money to prepare for summoning, so the current situation seems that new summons cannot be made.

And the loss of a large number of slave bracelets is also a pain.

As I thought, the bracelet which my classmates were wearing seems to have a special technique engraved on it, and it seems that it will take time and money to arrange the numbers.

[ I was thinking of collecting the bracelets together and sending them back, but it seems better to dispose of them. ]

[ It's okay if you put them in the shadow world ... but it's safer to break them ... ]

[ Yeah, yeah, I've got these, and I also destroyed all the ones in Lastock's warehouse. ]

[ Kent-sama, it's better to start negotiations before Camilla recovers. ]

Fred and Basten seem so agree with Reinhardt's opinion.

[ Hmm ... negotiation ... I know it's better to be early, but I'm not so confident ... ]

[ Kent-sama, we'll support you, so it's okay. ]

[ Of course, I would like to ask for everyone's full support ... ]

[ Buhahaha, you're worried about Corey-dono's words, right? ]

[ Yeah, that's right ... ]

Since my original communication ability is low, tension and agitation will appear on my face as much as possible.

[ Is it a mask after all ... ]

[ Kent-sama, you can't grow if you run away from difficulties. ]

[ Yeah, I know that, but I don't have time to grow this time, but it's not a good situation to fail. ]

[ Hmm ... That's right, so how about doing it this way? ]

Reinhardt proposed a way to leave both possibilities.

For the time being, prepare a mask in case I can't make it in time.

On the other hand, I should practice negotiations in order to encourage my growth.

[ Well, if you're not good at it, you should practice. ]

[ Anyway, even if you can hide your facial expression with a mask, you can't hide your voice. ]

[ I see ... ]

Looking back, when I encounter something unexpected, I suddenly say 'Fua' or 'Fue' or something.

Yeah, it seems that I have to practice.

[ Kent-sama, you should also talk to the teachers about the contents of the negotiations. ]

[ Yeah, we need to talk about how much the compensation should be set, how to detect the truth of the repatriation method, and so on. ]

[ If so, why don't you ask for a negotiating practitioner? ]

[ Well, isn't it good with Reinhardt? ]

[ I feel that our relationship has become a little too close. ]

[ I see ... Certainly, I have a strong sense of relatives and family. ]

[ And I think people who don't usually talk much can be more aware of negotiations. ]

[ That's right, yeah, let's do that. ]

The teachers talked about working, but the most important thing is to get a way to return to the original world.

If it's a matter of money, the amount of selling the Salamanders will come in, and it's okay to pay for all 200 people.

For the time being, let's visit the temporary dormitory of the garrison first thing in the morning tomorrow to talk with the teachers.

[ Well, if tomorrow's schedule is decided, Kent-sama should also take a rest. ]

[ Yeah, I'll do that ... I'm worried about Meisa-chan's bedwetting tonight. ]

[ Buhahaha, it seems that Jibura wasn't eaten tonight, so it's okay. ]

[ That's right, I want it to be that way. ]

Meisa-chan is sleeping between Mart and Mirt.

I wanted to sleep with Mirt sandwiched between me and Meisa-chan, but Mirt moved so that he was on the outside.

"I don't mind if I'm outside."

"Goshujin-sama is in the middle, we warm you up from the outside."

"OK ... Thank you."

"Kuun ..."

After stroking not only Mirt but also Mart and Murt, I dived into the bedding.

"Hmm ... Fluffy ..."

Maybe Meisa-chan is with them in her dreams, she rubs Mart with her cheeks and makes a sleepy face.

Yeah, she's cute when she does this.

I'm an only child, so I'm not sure, but if I had a younger sister, it would be like this.

"Hmm ... Fluffy ..."

"Fua ..."

Meisa-chan, who turned over, clung to me.

Mart is sleeping outside the futon, so she can rub her cheeks but doesn't seem to hug him.(TN:I may occasionally say 'him' once in a while when I refer to the kobolds or lizardmen, but I'm not sure of the genders of any of them, and it's awkward to just say 'it'.)

I mean, it seems that Mart is guarding against being hugged ...

"Hmm ... Kent shouldn't die ..."

"Eh ..."

I didn't expect my name to be called during sleep-talking, so I was a little surprised.

I was hugged by the soft and warm Meisa-chan, and I thought about it again.

Huh? It's like a younger sister ... but it doesn't mean that Meisa-chan is actually connected by blood, no, no, she's a total stranger, but she's like family ... huh?

No, I'm four years different from Meisa-chan ... but it's not uncommon for a couple to be four years apart when they grow up ... huh? Huh?

I can't sleep because my heart is confused ... rather, Meisa-chan, I'm not Fluffy even if you nuzzle against me.

"Hmm ... ecchi ... crybaby ... ecchi ..."

"Guh ... isn't Meisa-chan awake?"

I suspected that she was awake, but after sleep-talking, she had the breath of someone sleeping, I suddenly felt weakened.

If Meisa-chan knew I was worried about her, I don't know what she would say later.

I mean, I'm okay with sleep-talking, I don't think I'll talk about anything dangerous.

When it became foolish to think, drowsiness attacked me all at once, and I was invited to the world of sleep.

The next morning, I woke up feeling suffocated.

I thought I was crushed again, but since the bed was expanded, Mart and the others are sideways and quietly curled up.

Feeling the weight and coldness around my belly, I rolled up the blanket and Meisa-chan was sleeping with me as a pillow.

On top of that, she's drooling on my belly, but ... I wonder if she's sleeping with her mouth half-opened and her throat is empty.

[ Reinhardt, what time is it now? ]

[ It's still a little early to get up. ]

[ Hmm ... I can't help it, I'll let her sleep a little longer ... ]

[ I'm looking forwards to Meisa-chan after waking up. ]

[ It's not something to laugh about. Think about it from my situation ... ]

[ Buhahaha, it's painful to be an older brother. ]

[ Hmm ... it's really ... ]

When I stroked Meisa-chan's head, who was sleeping soundly, she smiled with a happy smile.

Yeah, but you should close your mouth a little, the saliva ...

As I was observing Meisa-chan's sleeping face for a while, the door of the room opened quietly.

Of course, it was Amanda-san who killed her footsteps and entered the room.

Meisa-chan is completely submerged in the blanket, and Amanda-san, who couldn't see her, has a suspicious expression on her face.

When I rolled away the blanket and showed off the tragedy, Amanda-san held her forehead with her right hand and looked up at the ceiling.

"Hmm ... sorry, Kent."

"Well, it wasn't bedwetting, but ..."

"Hmm ... Meisa! Look, how long are you going to sleep! You'll be late for school!"

"Hmm ... mmm ... juru ... mmm ..."

Apparently Meisa-chan isn't good with mornings.

Then, let's wake her up a little.

"Meisa-chan, Meisa-chan, bedwetting!"

"Fue! Eh, eh ... that ... eh ..."

"Oh, it looks like your bedwetting was okay."

"Eh, Kent? Eh, that?"

"Meisa-chan, my belly is all covered with your drool ..."

"Hey, no, not me, Murt ..."

"If you say that, you won't be able to sleep with me."

"Yeah ... no, I'm going to sleep together ... I'm sorry ..."

"Yes, yes, you have to wash your face, change your clothes, and get ready to go to school."

"Uuu ... I understand ..."

"Yes, yes, let's get up."

"Yeah, good morning Kent."

"Good morning, Meisa-chan."

Yeah, Meisa-chan feels like a troublesome younger sister.

For the moment, let's deal with the drool evidence.