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How dare they enter our woods in their filthy boots?

Damn pipthieves.

What's a pipthief?

A combination of a pipsqueak and a sneak thief.

Anyway, Aqua, did you kill them?

They're alive.

I'd have killed them if they touched the red lotuses, though.

Eggsactly.

Egg...?

Eris, you've been saying a lot of strange words recently.

Uh, nothing's wrong with me.

Night Nine Eat or Be Eaten

Status effect clearing spells seem to be ineffective.

The young master's mana is just that tremendous.

Young Master!

We're ready!

Young Master!

Uh... Thanks for throwing a party to celebrate the establishment

of my trading company in the outside world.

Tomoe, aren't you better at this kind of thing?

They want to hear you speak, Young Master.

Young Master, drink this.

Thanks, Tomoe's fragment.

What?

Well, just... Since my fragment and I are connected,

when you pat her head, I...

I...

What?

Young Master, I found this dish in Tsige.

It smells good.

Is this not an opportunity for me to feed him?

It's got a strong flavor. It's good.

He's so wonderfully feral.

Oh, sorry.

Was that ill-mannered of me?

Come on, Mio.

Let's make room at the young master's side for the demiplane residents today.

B-But...

It's good to see you again.

I am Akina the alke.

I've learned to remain transformed for long periods of time.

Wow, you've perfected your human form.

May I report on our visit to Tinarak Forest the other day?

Sure. Did you find any ambrosia?

Yes. Here are the flower's coordinates and relevant details.

We thought about bringing one back,

but there seems to be a species tending the woods.

That's fine.

Sounds like carelessly harvesting them would cause problems.

By the way, have the alke adjusted to life in the demiplane?

Yes, thanks to you.

Haruna seems to enjoy using weapons.

She even participates in combat training occasionally.

Minato is researching a variety of subjects, such as blacksmithing and alchemy.

Hokuto has thrown himself into construction work.

He's currently assisting the orcs.

I often accompany Mio-sama.

While searching for the flower in the outside world, we visited a number of food stalls.

That must have led to the dish Mio found.

It's all thanks to you, Young Master.

I should get going.

Young Master.

Hey, you fought for the lizards.

My name is Liddy.

Since then, I've acquired new tactics through our joint training sessions.

I defeated Agares the other day.

Sounds like it was worth it.

Yes, sir.

Recently, I've been training in unarmed combat

to prepare for the Demiplane Ranking in three months.

Sounds like something a swordsman would do.

Could it be...

Yes, sir. Tomoe-sama is coaching me.

Uh-oh... Tomoe's influence is taking over the demiplane.

You're staying in Tsige, Young Master?

How is the hyuman town?

It's a nice, lively place.

Tomoe and Mio stand out a little, though.

That said, I'm jealous that they get to accompany you.

I'm sure every day is exciting.

You guys haven't left the demiplane since you arrived, huh?

I know it's a little bigger now, but still, do you sometimes find it suffocating?

Huh?

Huh?

Young Master, there's no suffocating, confined feeling to be found in this world.

R-Really?

This bountiful land is seemingly endless.

There are mountains in the distance and rivers flowing from unknown sources.

What else could one possibly ask for in this paradise?

Not only that, but I get to make arms for you.

As a craftsman, I couldn't be happier.

I see. I'm relieved to hear that.

But I am curious to know what kinds of arms are popular outside the demiplane.

In that case, would you like to try running the shop we're renting in Tsige?

Who, me?

Dwarves are known for being excellent blacksmiths.

I'm sure people would hire you to make weapons for them.

You'd allow me to do that?

Yes, of course.

Then I look forward to that.

Y-Young Master, you previously healed my injuries.

Right, while logging.

Y-You remember!

I'm actually assigned to the next shift of guiding adventurers to the illusory city.

The illusory city.

It's the fictional city we invented to distribute products

that exist only in the demiplane via adventurers.

Sorry for making you do that for my business.

It's nothing.

I've always wanted to do something for you, Young Master.

Let me speak to the young master, too!

Me, too!

Are they still hogging the young master?

Don't ask me. You did this to yourself.

I wanted to report to him about the ambrosia.

The creatures tending to that flower are probably...

Mio, you shouldn't include speculation in your report.

Communicate only the facts and trust the young master's judgment.

We should only offer our opinions when we're asked for them.

You're right.

That's odd. I don't sense the young master nearby.

Did he return to his mansion?

No, wait...

No, Young Master!

Mio, calm down!

B-But, but...

His presence has returned.

But...

Let's head there. Quickly, without the others noticing.

The target didn't break.

I've learned to control my strength.

Young Master!

How long have you been standing there?!

Young Master!

Hey!

You're alive! You're still alive!

Y-You're so close. What are you talking—

Tomoe, are we under attack?

No.

Were you training with a bow?

Yeah, since I had them make a simple range.

You've practiced like that all this time?

Yeah. So what?

You can't be serious!

You've died countless times!

Uh-huh...

But I'm alive.

May I ask how you draw your bow?

How?

Well, normally I shoot while standing, but when I want to focus deeply, I'll kneel.

Skip the details!

You're the one who asked!

You said "focus deeply," didn't you?

Your actions caused your consciousness to waver.

You appeared to blend into your surroundings.

After clearing my mind,

I imagine myself assimilating into everything between myself and the target, and—

Young Master!

What?!

You extended your consciousness to that distant target and then reconstituted yourself?

Yes!

Y-Young Master,

people can only diffuse their consciousness when they d-die.

What?

What you were doing looked exactly like committing s-suicide!

She's crying!

But look, I'm actually alive.

So there's no problem, right?

There's a huge problem.

Your mana is increasing.

Huh?

Normally there's a limit to how much mana one can have.

No amount of training can increase one's mana,

but yours is growing at an absurd rate.

My Draupnirs!

I just swapped them out, too!

Your extreme focus—that act similar to dying

and being reborn—is most likely causing your mana to increase.

But all I did was shoot a bow.

You're experiencing death and rebirth.

I've heard of several cases of one's mana increasing after such a miraculous event.

I can't even shoot a bow?

It should be possible for you to shoot without focusing.

The bigger problem is your current mana level.

You mean I'm overflowing with demon kings again?

Not demon kings.

The amount of mana you currently possess...

is on the level of the goddess.

What?

Furthermore, as you've gained mana, the demiplane has expanded, too.

The demiplane is growing?!

Yes, probably because this demiplane is the product of interference between our powers.

But...

For example, look at the placement of the stars in the sky.

I am not familiar with these.

The stars...

Yeah, those are all constellations I know.

The way their placement and seasons are all mixed up makes sense, too.

Anyway, this is bad news for us.

If that goddess learns about this,

she'll most likely move to exterminate you.

There's an impurity in my beautiful world?

Die, hideous creature!

I can easily imagine that.

For now, we'll counteract that by controlling your mana.

We'll have the dwarves rush to complete some mana-absorbing protective gear.

I'll use my Kai to conceal my mana while visiting the outside world for a while.

I'll think of some more countermeasures before heading back.

Young Master, see Mio off.

I-I'll do that.

How incredibly horrifying.

Who knew the man I chose as my master would approach the level of a god?

Mio, I'm fine.

Young Master...

Really, I'm fine.

Good grief. I don't have time to be bored when I'm with the young master.

Ah, I'm beat.

I'm so shocked, I can't stand.

There's a lot that needs to be done in preparation to open a store.

I'm going shopping next.

My head is a mess because I can't focus while shooting a bow.

What happened yesterday was bad enough.

Um, Young Master?

What is it? It's late.

I thought... I could attend to you tonight.

Huh? There's no more work to be done today.

I'm going to sleep soon, too.

Uh, um...

You should get some rest, too. Goodnight.

Okay...

That was rather quick!

You're the one who told me to soothe the young master since he can't shoot a bow!

Attend to? Soothe?

Was she talking about sleeping with me?!

Damn it, Tomoe! Why'd you have to do that?!

Ugh, my nerves are so frayed.

Since I'm not physically tired, I'm that much more mentally exhausted.

I'm even hallucinating a bag flying at me.

No, wait!

M-My bag!

He's not speaking Common. Is he a demihuman?

Are you all right?

Y-Yes.

Huh?

Thank you.

I'm starting to see

why people say I have a

demihuman face.

You're a nice guy, mister.

Huh?!

What's wrong? You look tired.

I-Is this a red-light district?!

I'm not doing anything right now since I don't have any customers.

Since you're so nice,

I'll treat you to some special service.

Service?!

Oh?

Huh? Wh-What?

Hey!

What's going on?

Hey... Why aren't you two saying anything?

I should run.

Young Master, where do you think you're going?

What do you think you're doing?

You've gone too far with your pranks this time.

Pranks?

Since you're such an inexperienced late bloomer,

we were doing our best to be careful and assertive without being too pushy,

but you were trying to pick up a prostitute, so we stopped you,

and you call that a prank?

Why are you speaking so quickly all of a sudden?

I think I heard something I shouldn't ignore,

but I just happened to run into that woman.

Wait, weren't you watching?

Yes, it was quite the sight to behold.

I... I wouldn't say that.

Are we not good enough for you?

I-It's not like that.

Then what's the problem?

Th-The two of you are l-like...

Like?

I-I love them like family, but I could never say something so embarrassing.

I-It's none of your business.

Mio.

Yes, Tomoe-san.

There's no time to worry about who's first.

You'll have relations with both of us here and now.

Wh-What are you talking about?!

Young Master...

Young Master...

Come on.

W-Wait, you two!

Cool your heads!

He fled through a mist gate.

Perhaps we were too forceful.

D-Did we anger the young master?

No, he wasn't angry. More like...

Perhaps he prefers more lascivious undergarments!

It's because we were wearing unsexy cloth bandages!

I don't think that was the problem.

What are we going to do?

We need to find something the young master would like!

She's not listening.

Young Master!

Young Master?

I remember now. That inn has two floors.

Your clothes have been torn to shreds. What happened?

Uh, well...

Pink mist and spider's silk...

You can't stay dressed in those clothes.

Rugui-san just completed some magical protective gear.

Why don't you go try it on?

Thanks for figuring it out on your own, Emma-san.

Finally, link those chains to the inside of your coat.

They function as previously described.

I've greatly increased their durability, too.

Looks good.

That set's for business.

I plan to make ones for social events and combat, too.

Excuse me, Young Master.

Mio...

I'm sorry about last night.

I understand why you're so angry with us.

No, I'm not mad.

But from now on, maybe don't do that.

I understand.

This is awkward.

B-By the way, I heard there's a species that tends to the ambrosia flowers.

Y-Yes.

I'm thinking about negotiating with them for a flower.

Oh, no.

I couldn't possibly take up your time with that.

Allow me to handle it.

No, let's go together.

Together?

We can go there together, okay?

Let's...

Let's go! I wouldn't dream of not going!

What is that supposed to mean?

Tinarak Forest

They're following us.

Yes. I left them alone since they were so insignificant,

but with your permission, I'll leave no trace of them.

You don't need to do that.

I doubt they'll cause any harm, but we might as well lose them.

Yes, Young Master.

Wh-What's this thread?

It's stuck to me and won't come off!

Crap!

This is where the ambrosia grows.

Someone's definitely tending to it.

Whoops.

We'll slip if we're not careful.

It's slippery. Let's hold handsies.

Handsies?

That slipped out because I thought of my little sister.

Sorry, that's not what I meant.

Not at all.

I'll hold on as tightly as I can!

Not that tight, please!

The young master's hand...

It's slightly larger than mine.

I'm so happy.

I wish this moment would last forever.

Halt!

Hyumans, what are you doing in our woods?

Those are the keepers of the forest?

We mean no harm. Can't we talk?

Thirty-one seconds...

A mere 31 seconds...

How dare you interrupt my moment of happiness with the young master?

Something sinister is pouring off of you!

I sense mana coming from over here!

Crap! It's those adventurers!

Are those ambrosia flowers?

Those belong to us! We'll be taking every last one of those!

But why?!

I knew it! Thieves!

W-Wait! Calm down!

Young Master, I can eat them, right?

You don't mind if I kill all of them, do you?

Don't! You need to calm down the most!

You, woman.

You smell like red lotus.

Smell?

From the last time she investigated the flowers? But that was days ago.

Woof.

Why did you bark?

A divine revelation told me to bark.

From who?

From myself.

Divine revelations don't come from yourself!

Nice retort.

But a crime is a crime.

Anywho, you'll pay with your lives.

"Anywho"?

Don't waste your breath!

Death or die!

I'm dead either way!

Hey, why are you running? Defeat them!

Why is she giving me orders?

Wait, didn't I run into her yesterday?

He countered Eris's magic.

In that case, we'll start with the small fry!

Defensive Kai!

What? He deflected them?

All right. I was able to use it while also using my mana-concealing Kai.

That should improve the situation some.

Kill, kill, kill.

She's about to boil over!

Things haven't improved at all!

Night Ten: "Hidden Ogre Village."

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Hidden Ogre Village