Chapter 30: Lonely Battle
"Welcome back, Kakeru-san!"
As we returned to the mansion, Fria eagerly rushed over.
"I'm sorry, Marcos-san. I brought them here all of a sudden."
"No, if Kakeru-sama brings someone along, they are our honored guest. Please feel free and make yourself at home," replied the capable and dignified butler, Roman Gray, bowing respectfully.
Originally, I planned to have them stay at an inn, but Chloe insisted on bringing them to the mansion, so we all came together. Well, tomorrow we have to go to the guild from the morning, so it's more convenient that way...
"Why did you all come too?"
"Well, since we're fighting together, it's only natural that we share meals and rest together, right?"
"Yes, we are definitely not here just for the Carlos family's meals," added in the Bunny Cats for some reason. I'm really sorry, Carlos-san.
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"Hahaha, it's lively and enjoyable indeed. Large gatherings are always the best for meals," Carlos-san laughed cheerfully, showing no concern about the unexpected guests.
"But still, Kakeru-san, you did a great job against the orcs this time. I heard you became a C-class adventurer in just one day? It's truly an honor to live in the same era as the legendary hero."
"No, Carlos-sama, this is just the beginning. After all, my master is the man who will save the world."
Oh no, Chloe... Did she happen to overhear my conversation with Celestina?
"Oh, I apologize for my rudeness. You're truly dependable," Carlos-san said sincerely.
Fria and the others pestered me for stories about the battle with the orcs, and everyone was in high spirits, enjoying delicious meals and having a good time. But everyone was exaggerating too much. I didn't say anything that cool, and it's embarrassing how they're glorifying it.
—Well, up to this point, things were fine, or rather not fine. Because all the men went into the bath together, I couldn't experience the Bunny Ear Paradise... It was a regrettable loss. Bathing together was fun though.
The problem arose when it was time to sleep. We had a huge argument about how to arrange the rooms for sleeping.
"Sleeping in the same room as the master is part of a maid's duties," Chloe insisted.
No, Chloe-san... That's not a duty that exists.
"To sleep with you, my dear, is our duty as fiancées."
"Oh, Silphy-san... When did we become engaged? And Sara too?"
"Darling is not such a small-minded man! It's fine if we all sleep together."
"Eva-san... Why are you deciding things on your own?"
In the end, everyone ended up sleeping in my room. Mariana and the others looked at me with eyes that seemed to say, "Young people are so wonderful, ufufu." I don't really understand why, but even Freya ended up sleeping together with us.
"Kakeru-kun... I can't sleep if my pillow is changed. Please."
"It looks fun, so I'll sleep together too."
As a bonus, Katarina-san and Cecilia-san also joined. Yeah, I've given up already. Well, as long as I let out Rabi, there shouldn't be a problem with Katarina-san.
One hour later... Damn, I can't sleep at all. There's a pleasant fragrance filling the air, and a soft sensation stimulating my whole body. Is it because of the endless stamina skill? Those damn orcs. If this continues, it will affect tomorrow's quest. Help me, Mikomon! Oh, right, Mikoto-san had a homemade sleeping bag.
But I don't know how to reach my backpack. Both my hands and feet are tightly bound, and I can't move at all. It may seem like heaven to an onlooker, but for the person involved, it's a torture hell.
Even if I send the summoned beasts to get it, they are all giant creatures. I need to obtain a small-sized summoned beast quickly. I swear it in my heart.
I need to release the restraints one by one, individually, but no matter what, I end up touching various places and seeing everyone's defenseless sleeping figures. Damn, is this what they call training in another world... If I can overcome this, I might become a god.
First, Chloe... Her slender, well-toned body with modest hills is right in the middle of my taste. Personally, I'd say a C cup is the limit. Chloe's silver hair is silky smooth and has a faint sweet milk scent. I activate my mental resistance skill to the fullest and manage to free myself from her grasp.
Next, the elven twins... As expected, when the two of them are together, their combat power is S-rank. My supposed resistance is steadily being worn away. The refreshing scent of Silphy, like Shine Muscat grapes, and the spicy scent of Sara merge into one, stealing away my consciousness. Moreover, both of them possess a powerful weapon, B-rank, which is particularly effective against Kakeru. It was a desperate battle, but by recalling memories of goblins and orcs splattering, I managed to achieve victory.
Next is Eva... I want to punch my past self who underestimated her as a relatively easy opponent. Eva must have bad sleeping habits, as she's completely naked. Not only do I feel the soft sensation directly, but her body temperature is also remarkably cold, giving a slightly refreshing feeling unique to vampires. Furthermore, she even has the charm skill, making it impossible to deal with. She's truly the final boss. I can't win this, that's what I thought. At that moment, it seemed like Eva got hungry and sleepily moved towards the table. Phew... That was close.
I gently remove Freya, who was clinging to my neck, and complete the mission. If you want to challenge me, try again in five years. It was a bonus stage.
Fortunately, Cecilia is asleep on the floor, so I gracefully ignore her.
By the way, everyone seems to be sleeping so comfortably... The people in this world are faithful to their desires, for better or worse, and many of them express their feelings straightforwardly. I like that.
Rabi is perched on my backpack. ...What are you doing?
I push Rabbi aside, and now Katarina clings onto me. Damn, I didn't notice at all... Is it some kind of skill?
"I have learned Presence Concealment."
Enduring the voluptuous sensation of Katarina, I take out a sleeping bag from my backpack. It would have been dangerous without mental resistance.
Before any more interruptions, I slip into the sleeping bag. Then, drowsiness quickly overwhelms me. Truly divine craftsmanship. Good night, sleep tight~.