“So then, I’m back~.”
I returned to my rented apartment room. Ah, I’m so tired.
“Aaaaahhhh?! Welcome back, Your Majesty!!”
“Oh, Bajiko.”
From the corner of the room, a pink lump covered in a blanket. Bajiko, the sickly, big-breasted loli, charged at me. So soft, so soft.
“Sniff sniff sniff sniff…! Huh, the scent of a ripe, strong woman and a beast-woman? You’ve expanded your powerful harem again, haven’t you? As expected!”
“Don’t sniff me out of nowhere.”
And besides, there’s no way I have a harem.
“I just met up with an acquaintance. Oh, and thanks for the cookies you gave me when I went out. They were a big hit with everyone, not just me.”
After the Phantom Thief Pants left, I snacked on the cookies Bajiko made and chatted a bit with Albedo and the others.
Apparently, she’s keeping the fact that her eye is healed a secret. It’s to make future attackers lower their guard. Truly a sharp woman.
And then…
“As thanks for solving Albedo’s problem, I got this.”
I unlocked the skill “Storage Space Item Box.” Here we go.
“Your Majesty, what is that?”
“Dunno. Some big, black pot.”
What I pulled out of thin air was a black pot, large enough for Bajiko to fit into completely except for her chest.
“It looks like your morning… ahem.”
“It’s not that big!”
What are you saying so casually, pink one? And have you been peeking at me while I sleep? You’re getting a punishment later.
“So, that Albedo I mentioned earlier, she’s a woman who killed a nouveau riche lord and took his place.”
“That’s amazing!”
“It’s not amazing, it’s seriously dangerous!”
Could you stop praising people by wild animal standards?
“Continuing… When she killed him, she took out his whole family, women and children included. So all the previous lord’s belongings were considered part of the town’s assets, which essentially means Albedo got them.”
“That’s incredible! Bajiko wants to meet this Albedo who’s my new friend. I have mad respect for her!”
“Don’t respect her—it’s a crime.”
I flick her forehead.
“Owwww!?”
“You really need to learn human values. And she’s not my pregnant companion, either.”
I don’t plan on marrying either of them. Especially Albedo—she’d find it annoying. I was probably way too high and mighty with her. Definitely got too cocky.
“Let’s get back to the story.”
“Is it about how your Majesty was playing with your chest and a bit of milk came out?”
“I don’t know that kind of story! …We’ll talk about that later. I’m talking about the previous lord’s fortune.”
I noticed a faint smell of milk as I continued.
“Albedo used the previous lord’s fortune as funds to rapidly develop the town. She sold off most of his assets.”
“Hmm, making the nest bigger is important. So then?”
“Yeah. After she turned most of his assets into cash, just recently, they found a hidden room in the previous lord’s mansion. That’s where this pot was stored.”
I looked at the big black pot again.
“So, this is basically the previous lord’s last remaining treasure.”
“Does that mean it’s worth a lot in the human world?”
“I don’t know. Albedo showed it to some merchants, but while the shape is nice, it doesn’t seem that valuable.”
It’s just black all over, after all. The value of a pot isn’t determined just by its shape, but also by its design.
“There’s no mark from the craftsman, either. That’s the biggest deal-breaker. Humans place enormous value on anything made by ‘great’ people, even if it’s just a so-so piece.”
“Hmm. I don’t get those subtleties, but does that mean Albedo just gave you something with not much value? She deserves punishment! Bajiko’s ultimate womb punch is ready to strike!”
“Don’t strike anyone. And get rid of that stupid finishing move.”
What the hell is a womb punch? And besides, in your current weakened state, she’d beat you easily.
“That’s not it. Albedo wanted to properly repay me for the ‘holy water,’ but she had sold off most of the valuable things she could offer.”
“Hmm…”
“She’s a woman of strong principles. She didn’t like the idea, but she said, ‘In that case, I’ll have to offer my body…!’”
“Hmm!”
Stop gleaming with excitement. Stop shouting things like, ‘She’s a true woman of the womb!’ You need to seriously change your worldview.
“So, what’s the baby’s gender?”
“I didn’t get her pregnant! And I turned her down.”
“You turned her down?!”
Your voice is too loud!
“…Anyway, I turned her down and told her I’d take any leftover stuff, and that’s how I got the pot.”
That’s the gist of it.
“So Albedo isn’t at fault. Got it?”
“Understood! So, Your Majesty is just waiting for her ovulation day!”
“Yeah, you totally didn’t get it.”
As expected, pink ones from the wild are something else. Their thought process is all about the womb.
“Your Majesty, you look tired… It’s because you’ve been working so hard all day.”
Half of it was because I was talking with you!
“For now, have some milk! It’s full of nutrients!”
“Ah, thanks.”
I accepted the cup of milk that had been prepared at some point. I’m not one to reject someone’s kindness.
“Let’s see, gulp… Mmm, sweet and rich! It’s delicious!”
It’s like my fatigue disappeared instantly!
“Where did this come from?”
“It’s my breast milk!”
“I’m going to knock you out!!”
What the hell did you make me drink, pink one?!
“I just wanted to help you, Your Majesty! Waaaahhh!!”
“Okay, okay, I get it…”
I hugged her to comfort her.
Even though this pink-haired, crazy-eyed one is like this, she’s still the ‘Stone Serpent Dragon Basilisk.’ If she has a hissy fit and even a little bit of her full power leaks out, it could cause serious problems.
“Hehe, Your Majesty is so kind… You’re different from other monsters.”
“Of course, I’m the strongest Dark Dragon Lord.”
“Then I’ll give birth to the strongest baby!”
“What do you mean, ‘then’…?”
As we were having this silly back-and-forth, there was a soft knock at the door.
“Who is it?”
Curious, I went to answer. When I opened the door, standing there was the muscular landlord of the apartment.
“Oh, what brings you here, landlord? It’s already dusk.”
I greeted him casually. I’ve been living here for nearly ten years, so we’re pretty familiar with each other.
“Ah, Jade. You’re a good guy.”
“Huh?”
“You came to live here when you were about fifteen, right? You were always so polite. Nowadays, adventurers in Tristain are famous for being more well-mannered than others, and I think Jade, you were kind of the pioneer of that. There were even discussions with the local business folks, like ‘Is that Jade kid the child of a fallen noble?’ You never missed a rent payment either…”
“Uh, what are you getting at?”
I wasn’t quite following.
“Landlord, just say what you need to. We’ve known each other for ten years, so you can be direct.”
“Ah, well…”
The landlord cleared his throat, preparing himself.
“My place is single-occupancy only. Couples living together is forbidden.”
“Yes.”
“So, I let you have your ‘little sister’ Bajiko stay with you, but…”
“Yes…?”
“But I’ve been getting complaints from the other tenants about hearing things like ‘Please impregnate me!’ all the time.”
“Yes…?!”
“So, long story short… you’re going to have to leave.”
Wha-!? I’m getting kicked out!?
