CH 5

December 20, 2022

After washing my pants and other things and feeling refreshed, I faced Marielle again. 

I used light magic to turn on a dim light in the room.

It was fortunate that no one was awakened by the earlier screams.

It was still dark. I consulted my wristwatch and saw that it was just after three in the morning. Fortunately, this world has the same rotation cycle as the Earth. Twenty-four hours a day.

Water magic was not available, so I was allowed to use water from the outside well. Of course, since it was this time of day, I was not authorized, I was wrong. I will ask for permission later. I need to get the power of water magic as soon as possible.

What kind of monsters have water magic?

I'll have to hurry up and acquire knowledge about demons as soon as possible. But still, there's a lot to do.

"So, everything you just said is true?"

I reminded him in a stern tone as I sat on the bed.

" Yes, it's true."

He continued his explanation with a bright smile on his face, as usual.

" you can create your dreams freely. The voice and feeling are the same as in reality."

"So, what about last night's dream that Hiiragi-chan appeared in?"

It is impossible for Mariel to know Hiiragi-chan. 

If that's the case, did she look into my memory?　That's scary. Besides, there are a lot of inconveniences. I have to think about our future relationship.

Or did he get into my dreams? Sounds like a succubus.

Many questions swirl around me, but I try not to let my doubts and warnings show on my face and ask.

"The girl from my dream, Hiiragi-chan. Marielle doesn't know her, do you?".

"I chose the girl who made the strongest impression on me of all the girls in Michinaga's memory. I don't know what kind of girl she is. I don't know her face or her voice. All the girls in your dream were created by michinaga's memories. And I let the girl do what she felt like doing the most."

After a long explanation, unusually long for Marielle, she spins around me, spinning in circles. She even hums a song, though I don't know what it is.

"Or can you do a lot of things like that, like look into my memories, or my dreams, in more detail?".

What's that? he can look into my memories. and also into dreams?　How interesting.

When I said that, Marielle and I lay on our backs in the air, our legs spinning and laughing with our stomachs in our hands.

I said, "Oh, yes, that's right. You can't enter my dreams, can you?".

It seems my fears were unfounded.

He smiled kindly, but confirmed what was important to me.

"I'll check to make sure. Everything feels and sounds just like it does in real life, right? Are you sure?"

"It's true, believe me. I won't lie to you."

So far she had smiled with her character, but now her eyes filled with tears.

"I believe you. But to be sure, I need you to prove to me tonight in a dream that I'm right."

I cut to the chase, acting as if nothing.

"I can't."

"Why not?"

I reflexively shouted at Marielle, who responded immediately.

"Wahhhh very angry! You're angry!"

"No, I'm sorry. I'm not angry."

The sound of her crying echoed throughout the room and I hurried to calm her down .But I'm also a little excited as I look back at the door when the cry echoes.

"Really, you're not mad?".

She lets out a giggle and looks at me.

"I'm not mad at Marielle, who I love."

I'm not going to be mad at Marielle, whom I love dearly. I can't let her bend. I was going to give the performance of my life. I don't want to tell you that I got a little nervous when I saw Marielle looking at me, and that made me put on a little more energy.

"Do you love me, you mean me, really, can I trust you?"

What the hell do you expect, I want to ask her, her eyes shining with anticipation.

"I wouldn't stay with a girl I don't like. There are men who say that, but not me. That's why Marielle, you came with me didn't you?".

I'm impressed with myself.  Or maybe because she's a little girl I can do it. Now it hit me.

"Yes! That's right. I chose Michinaga, "

He jumps up in the air with a big smile, as if it were a lie that he was crying a moment ago.

Isn't it easy enough? This girl.

She may now be looking at Marielle with the eyes of a poor child.

"By the way, why can't I have a dream tonight?

I ask Marielle, kindly, calmly and affectionately.

"The fairy blessing only works once every three days."

This time, she says with a gentle twist. I wonder if she's in a better mood now.

What can I say, she's a girl with a lot of emotional ups and downs.

But still, once every three days, that's too subtle. If I was in my thirties, maybe I would have accepted it. But now I'm 18. To be honest, I'm not satisfied.

But let's think about enjoying the benefits, not the frustrations.

Yes, depending on how you look at it, this can be a great thing. As long as I have Marielle, it's like having a harem.

And you can choose who you want to be with, how many people you want to be with and what kind of situations you want to be in.

She can be a girl you just passed on the street, or a princess, once you see her, you're free to do whatever you want. You can do whatever you want in your dream.

And the feeling is the same as in reality.

It's really a fantasy harem.

......No, that sounds a little sad. Let's call it a dream harem.

"I'll think of all kinds of requests.  Now, one more nap and we'll be on our way."

I said quietly to Marielle, trying not to let my inner anticipation show, and decided to get another good night's sleep until morning.

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After breakfast at the restaurant the night before, , we headed to the Explorers Guild as we had planned.

It was a little after seven o'clock.

I had expected it, but morning in this city is early. Everyone on the street seemed busy as they rushed by.

A few minutes ago, I passed a group of people who looked like dwarves and elves.

Were they even drinking in the morning?

Two dwarves and three elves, all smelling of alcohol, were chatting and laughing staggering left and right.

I guess dwarves and elves aren't bad friends.

It was a moment that renewed my image of dwarves and elves.

Still, it's amazing that elves drink with dwarves until dawn. I know it's a modern Japanese sentiment, but I can't help but think about it.

It's not just dwarves and elves. People with beast ears and beast tails, called "beast men", also come and go as usual. In the game description there was no mention of discrimination of subhumans or beastmen.

However, I was concerned because this is a common storyline in novels, etc., but they don't seem to be discriminated against in any particular way.

At least, from what I've seen so far, all races seem to be the same.

I also saw several wagons. All were loaded with a great deal of goods. Of course, the items they carried varied.

However, the most common items were food and things for livestock.

There is not enough information to determine if the food is plentiful or not, but at least the distribution of food appears to be flourishing.

"Clothes, new clothes. Clothes, new clothes, clothes Michinaga will buy me."

They fly around me, saying loudly. she seems incredibly happy.

Is one piece of clothing really a lot to be happy about?

Well, when she came to get me, she said she left all her belongings in the nest, so I guess she's happy to have a change of clothes.

"Marielle, why don't we postpone the scout guild thing and go shopping for clothes first!".

I was looking at Marielle's happy face and it popped out of my mouth.

"Really? Really?　Yes".

She hugged me and smacked me on the nose.

"Whaap! Don't hug my face!"

I continued to push Marielle away from my face.

I felt sorry for her. Seeing her so happy made me want to see her face happier. I swallowed my words and nudged Marielle.

"Look, I'm leaving you. "

"I'm coming, I love you, Michinaga, I love you!"

I wondered if the strange movements in the air and the way she flew were an expression of emotion, and watched her zigzag and fly after me.

Cute is cute, isn't it? Both in face and style. The only thing she lacks is her height. If only she were another 120 centimeters taller.

Thinking about this, I headed to the clothing store.

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Here or ......

The store was located two streets away from the main street where the innkeeper was located.

I froze in front of the clothing store the innkeeper had told me about. I didn't dare enter the store. The store has large glass windows that allow you to see inside from the outside, and the interior is very bright. There is no window display, but it looks like a Japanese women's clothing store.

However, even from the outside, the store is crammed with small, fairy-sized, adorable clothes.

Is this what a luxury store looks like? I'm not sure.

I've never been in a women's clothing store before, so this cute space was too much for me.

After all, let's do the scout guild first. ...... It's not too late, is it?

he first thing that comes to mind is Mariel's sad face, but I'll put my sanity first for now.

" Sorry Mariel, but I think we should at least register with the guild first. ......?"

I look to my side again, thinking about how to calm Mariel down, but she's not there.

What? She's not there? Is she lost?

I look around, panicking. Out of the corner of my eye, I catch a familiar object hovering.

It was Mariel.

There she is: ...... in the store. Why are you in that place? You!

Behind the glass, I almost shout at Marielle, who was gleefully holding her clothes in a clothing store specializing in fairies.

Should I run away?

Leave Marielle behind, but would a man do that?　

But I don't have the courage to enter this store ......

If I run away, I'll lose my harem.

No, it's different. I would lose Marielle.

I made up my mind and gently opened the door to the clothing store.