Chapter 31: Reliable Partner

Chapter 31: Reliable Partner

Four days had passed since its launch, and the Mobile Force series was selling like hotcakes.

Forty boxes were replenished every day, and within two hours, they were sold out.

The customers consisted not only of adventurers, as the general public also showed an interest in the series, even going so far as to employ guards to bring them to Yahagi Onsen down on the 2nd Underground Floor to buy plastic models.

[This is the perfect toy for practicing mana manipulation.]

While making his Gyan do a graceful dance, Minerva told me.

It seems like the Mobile Force has established a position as an educational toy.

The Mobile Force is only as powerful as a radio-controlled car, so it’s not dangerous.

It’s a toy that even children can safely play.

[My Zako is on a different level! Get them!]

[Don’t underestimate me! I’m the best Gungalf operator!]

In a special ring set up next to the shop, a heated match using the Mobile Force is being played out again today.

I built the ring for the customers, but I honestly didn’t expect things to get this exciting.

People are gathering in the morning and in the evening, participating in the games and enjoying the spectacle.

[Easy peasy! Good game, well played! Yuusuke-san, I want a ramune.]

Merle approached with a smile reaching her cheeks after the game.

[Did you win again?]

[That’s right. My Red Shoulder is just built different.]

Merle painted her Zako’s shoulder protectors red.

Being born in Japan though, seeing that Zako makes me have mixed feelings.

In the beginning, there were a lot of wrestling-style matches, but recently, there have been more and more close combat matches using weapons.

Amused with the boom of the Mobile Force, Sanaga-san, the blacksmith, made miniature weapons, which became a big hit with the players.

[Thanks to Yahagi, I’m making a lot of money. I’m busier doing this than at my actual job.]

Sanaga-san has received so many orders that he can no longer keep up with production.

Since yesterday, he has even taken on an apprentice to produce weapons for the Mobile Force.

The Mobile Force has a characteristic that if it receives a certain amount of impact, its mana link with its owner will break.

When that happens, it’s a knockout and the winner is decided.

[Yuusuke-san, since things are this exciting, let’s hold a Mobile Force Tournament.]

Mira suggested, caressing her Dom.

[Hou...... That sounds interesting.]

Minerva seemed to be on board with the idea as well.

With how crazy everyone is about it, there should be a lot of participants.

It certainly wouldn’t be a bad idea to host a tournament to thank them for their patronage.

[That sounds interesting, so I guess I’ll try hosting one. I’ll also sponsor some products from Dagashi Yahagi. Well, I can only offer an assortment of snacks and toys though.]

He must have liked them very much.

If there are too many participants, I’ll have to make 5 special rings.

I guess I’ll have to ask my reliable partner for this.

[Minerva-chaaaaaan!]

[W- What’s with that strange way of calling me?]

[I have a favor to ask you.]

[I- I’ll at least hear you out. (Quickly say it, I’ll grant it for you!)]

[I want you to make four more MF rings with Earth Magic. Can I ask you to do that?]

[Hmph, it’s no big deal. (I’m happy to help Yuusuke?)]

As expected of Minerva.

No matter what he said, he willingly accepted it.

[What would you like as a thank you? Take any of my products you like.]

[It’s not necessary.]

[Don’t be shy. How about our new product, mikansui?]

[In that case......]

[What’s the matter? You can tell me.]

Minerva sometimes becomes extremely reserved.

There are times when that can be troubling.

[Lately, my magical research has been stagnant, and my shoulders are...... A- Auu......]

[What, you have stiff shoulders and want another massage? If it’s just that, isn’t it fine? I’ll even give you the mikansui I mentioned earlier.]

[U- Umu. (I’m glad I got the courage to say that. The me from three seconds ago, good job!)]

Minerva immediately made a ring for me and I carefully massaged him.

Touching his body like this, Minerva’s body really is slender.

His skin also feels kinda soft.

As if he’s a woman.

A woman......?

[What’s the matter?]

Nope, must be just my imagination.

How could there be a woman with such a hoarse voice?

<Afterword>

Gufufu: Based on MS-07B Gouf.

Z-Zeong: Based on MSN-02 Zeong.