Now, when I was wondering what to do next, I noticed a girl approaching me. She's wearing rags, but she's a pretty girl. She looks like a beastman, but like Sherry, she has a large proportion of humans, and her beastman-like features seem to be cat ears and a tail. Hmmm. The beautiful girl with cat ears is a treat for the eyes.
"Um, are you a Hero-sama?"
"Yeah, that's right. What about you?"
"I'm Lumina. Um, I wanted to say thank you. Thanks to Hero-sama, I was able to stay with my family and meet my sisters again. Thank you very much."
The cat-eared girl who called herself Lumina bowed slightly. Hmm, I'm having a bit of trouble responding. Well, if I were to say whether I was happy or not, I would be happy.
"That's good. I won't be forcibly separating you from my family in the future, so please do your best with your family and be happy."
"Yes, thank you"
Lumina smiled when she raised her head and returned to the cat beasts who seemed to be her family. Two people who look like her father and mother bowed to me, so I raised her hand in response.
"Well, I'm glad you thanked me anyway. That's not all there is to it."
"That's right. There will be people who want to return to their original place. That time is that time."
"Well. First of all, the first difficulty is a physical examination, isn't it... the woman is Kusuha, I'm begging you."
"Umu, leave it to me."
A physical examination is not what it stands for. No, they do normal physical examinations, but what Kusuha and I are talking about is physical examinations using the appraisal eyes.
There are four types of information that can be understood with an appraisal eye: name, level, title, and skill. By looking at this information, it was possible to determine to some extent whether there were any spies or agents among the demi-human slaves who entered this time. Kusuha and I will look at the nearly 400 people to see if there are any people with titles or skills that are not in line with their careers.
Since I intend to conduct physical examinations for men and women separately, I intend to use them.
"The rest is treated as criminal slaves."
"You're a criminal slave… you're a felon, aren't you?"
"That's how it's supposed to be. I don't know."
Basically, the power of the nobility is very strong in this world. I also heard that there are a certain number of people who go against the unreasonable demands of the nobles and become criminal slaves. However, I don't know if the criminal slaves brought here this time are such people. It doesn't seem like he was wearing manacles or fetters.
"Well, you have to do something about it.
Luckily, so far no serious crimes have occurred in this clover. In other words, there is no murder, arson, robbery or rape at all. The population is still small, and everyone seems to know each other. Or is it simply because there are absolute strong people like me?
I'm the absolute strongest in this clover, but not only Kusuha and Elmina-san, but also my private army Thorn and the others are in the realm of what can be called the absolute strongest by the general residents. Or rather, the people who are guards in this clover are all absolute strong people from the general public's point of view.
A low-level commoner can't beat an existence of level 15 or higher. If this is level 25 and 40, depending on talent and training, the lower level side may win.
"As expected of the master, the word "I will make an example" comes out."
"I'm not a good person. I do bad things."
"Umu, that's fine."
Kusuha seems to approve of everything I do. Regarding the crime slaves, should we gather everyone once again and discuss how to deal with them? Basically, it will be in the form of a solid interview and paying attention.
"Isn't the interview mainly done by the guards?"
"That's right. As expected, the master can't interview hundreds of people."
"That's true, too."
I wanted to try it for a while, an interview. But sometimes I have to do a lot of things myself. I can't do it no matter what. I do what only I can do, and leave things that other people can do to my subordinates. Such things will become necessary in the future.
"It's easy not to have to do this and that myself, but it's kind of uncomfortable."
"You gotta get used to it. Things like that will happen more often from now on."
"No, I will do it.
I'll fold my arms and bend over. I don't want to spend days fighting back pain and hemorrhoids every day at my desk. No, I don't think I can do that with this body, and I think I can heal my back pain and hemorrhoids with recovery magic. But I absolutely hate canned food because of paperwork every day. I don't want to work.
"That might be Taishi."
"Well, it's true that Taishi isn't the kind of guy who's lying on the throne."
Rifana and Deborah nodded in agreement, and Sherry smiled wryly with a troubled face. Sherry seems to want to support Kusuha's opinion.
"Then let's disband here, and move on your own judgment."
"What are you going to do, my lord?"
"That's right... It doesn't suit my nature to bring as much as I can and pretend I don't know the rest, so I guess I'll go look at the dormitory for a bit. Rifana, I'm sorry, but can you do me a favor?"
"Good, what?"
"Ask Marl and Nera what's going on with the cloth procurement. If you can move today, I'd like to move."
"Okay then, let's go to the dormitory."
With a smile, Rifana flies towards the lord's mansion. No, she jumps. I wonder if it was fun to jump and walk on the building before, so I often move around town like that. So recently, Rifana often wears shorts woven with Kusuha thread. You can't see her from below. She won't say what
"I'll help clean up after cooking."
"I'll help you too."
"Let's say I'm going to look around the city."
"I see. I'll go back to the mansion once I've looked around, so if anything happens, come to the lodgings or the mansion."
I waved my hand at the three who returned their understanding, and chased after the former slaves who walked steadily towards the lodgings. Does this armor look intimidating? Use the storage to quickly change into casual clothes. I'm used to this behavior.
As soon as I was walking, I caught up with the tail end of them in motion. Walking at the tail end are tiny cat ears.
"Ah, Hero-sama?"
"Oh. It was Lumina, it's been a while."
Walking at the tail end was the girl with cat ears who greeted me earlier. Are those little cat ears brothers or sisters?
"Mao-sama, are you okay?"
"Oh, it's tiring if you wear it all the time. Also, if you rub it on the furniture, it will get scratched and get scolded."
"Can Mao-sama come too?"
"Oh, I can't stand my wife. How about your father?"
"To-chan is also offended by Ka-chan!"
"Right? Ka-chan is strong."
I lazily follow behind the former slaves while soothing the small cat ears that are playing with their eyes sparkling. Somehow Lumina is staring at me.
"what up?"
"No, uh... it's nothing."
"Did you think it was normal? Even if I'm called a hero or a demon king, I'm just a human too. I can't stand my cute wife, and I have greed like everyone else, so basically I'm doing it for myself. I only work. I saved you guys because I have my own schemes."
"Is it a plan?"
"Oh, that's right. While I'm going to annoy the Geppels Kingdom, which has been picking a fight, I'm going to increase the number of citizens of the Brave Demon Federation and increase the national power. And I'll make you guys work and relax at home. Because you're a bad demon king. "
"What's wrong?"
"That's right, I'm a bad demon lord. Fuhahahaha. I'll make you guys eat three full meals every day so you can't move."
When I tickled the little cat ears who were tilting their heads, the two of them let out a laugh and ran to the cat ear couple who seemed to be their parents walking further ahead. The parents who noticed the children's laughter looked back at me, laughed and nodded, looked ahead, looked twice and thrice, then peeled their eyes. Yeah, I'm sorry. It's me
When I waved my hand with the meaning of "Don't worry about it," the two of them somehow looked humbled and looked back over and over again while firmly securing the children. Ah, small cat ears.
When I moved my gaze to Lumina right next to me while feeling a little disappointed, she was staring at me with eyes that saw something strange. What is she doing?
"It's uncomfortable to be stared at like that."
"Excuse me. Master who treats us so frankly is rare, or rather..."
"Is it so?"
"We were just living tools. No one was friendly with them."
"Oh..."
I was at a loss for words when Lumina declared that without even a hint of cloudiness on her expression. My previous master... no, my parents' education? Either way, it's too thorough.
"But it's different here, isn't it?
"Yes, yes. Of course you need to work hard, but you can become anything."
"That's right... I'll do my best."
"Oh, do your best. For the time being, we plan to have a caretaker in the dormitory, so please consult with us."
"Are you a caretaker?"
A facilitator is a person specially deployed to support the self-reliance of former slaves. For the time being, we have assigned about 30 people, who will be responsible for assigning work within Clover, providing various information, and acting as liaisons in the event of complaints or petitions. We gathered motivated people, men and women of all ages, within Clover. He is a heterogeneous mixed member that includes not only beastmen and centaurs, but also river people, Arkenia, demons and fairies. He is also a candidate for the staff of the government office that is scheduled to be opened someday.
"I see, if you have any troubles, you should consult with the caretaker."
"Yes. Please tell your family and acquaintances."
"yes"
Lumina who answered so was walking three steps behind me before I knew it.
"Why are you so behind?"
"It's outrageous for a slave to walk side by side with his master."
"No, I'm no longer a slave. Also, I'm not your master."
"That's right. But after all, Hero-sama is our King, Lord-sama."
"Surprisingly guts, you."
I wonder if it's suitable for craftsmen. If one day this child becomes a chef or a confectioner, I would definitely like you to treat me.
"Oh, you've arrived. Don't get separated from your family."
"yes"
Rumina lowered her head and waved her hand flutteringly as she headed towards the caretakers who were sorting out the dormitories. Not only the caretakers, but also Elmina-san was there.
"You came after all."
"Did you read it?"
"I was sure Taishi-kun would come."
Elmina smiled like a flower. Hmmm, how can I say that when I get a big smile from an extraordinarily beautiful woman, she's still a little embarrassed. Even if you spend your time surrounded by beautiful women, it's hard to get used to this.
"So what are you doing here? Just watching?"
"No, I want to participate in the interview."
"Will you be interviewed? Are you okay? Can't you play?"
"You're the one who hates! You're not the one who gets hit! Even if you do, you won't be played!"
Okay, let's imagine the flow of the interview.
"Is there a special skill called extreme explosion? 』
"Yes, it's a huge explosion."
"What do you mean by super explosion? 』
"It's magic"
"picture? magic? 』
"Yes, it's magic. It damages all enemies.』
"What do you think is the advantage of working in the Demon Federation with that extreme explosion? 』
"Yes, even if the enemy attacks, I can protect you."
"nice! Hugging! 』
Perfect, no problems.
"It's the face you make when you're thinking about something strange."
"Perfect. My life is rosy."
"I don't understand..."
I look at the work of the caretakers together with Elmina-san, who is somewhat withdrawn.
When prisoners of war were being held, each building had a large room with a capacity of 20 people. Basically, the rooms are separated by gender, and couples and families are instructed in advance to be allocated to the same room. So far it seems to be going smoothly.
I watched the work while chatting with Elmina-san, and it seemed that the allocation of the lodgings was over in about an hour, so the flow of the interview was to have lunch in between.
"Husband, you were here after all."
A fluffy doggy girl comes running up while wagging her tail.
She is Shitan, she is also one of my brides, and one of the three beastkin daughters. She's fluffy all over, she's a little more kemo, very lovely and wild at night. Bottomless. strong.
Originally good at cooking and sewing, she was a relatively dexterous girl, but recently she has learned alchemy under Marle's guidance. It's a charm that she sometimes makes strange medicines. But I really want you to stop dumping it in my stomach.
"Is Seatan cooking again?"
"Yes! I'm good at this kind of thing, and it's fun!"
Shitan says so and wags his tail. Yeah, it's cute, but isn't the pan you're holding heavier than a sheetan? The contents are also packed with uncooked vegetables that look heavy. You're surprisingly strong. this child.
"Well, do you want us to help too? Ah, no, Elmina-san is fine."
"Goo, wow, I can cook as well if I do it properly, you know?"
"People who mistake salt for sugar or burn dried noodles instead of boiling them..."
"Ugugu"
Elmina-san is beautiful and looks like she can do anything, but only her cooking skills are devastating. Even though she makes the same thing using the same materials and the same procedure, she sometimes manifests the hell of this world. She's just a dark cook.
I had the Dark Chef sit in a corner and wait while I helped the kitchen team to make lunch. Today's menu is like a kebab sandwich with thinly sliced meat and stir-fried vegetables sandwiched between thin slices of bread. Former slaves were shocked at the meat-heavy meal, but this is normal operation at Clover. After all, the number of monsters that can be hunted is the number, so if anything, vegetables are more valuable than meat.
"Please don't be so sulky, Elmina-san."
"I'm not impatient"
"Mmm, it's too cute and I feel like I'm going to die in agony, so please stop it seriously."
The figure of Elmina-san, who always shows the composure of an adult, pouting like a child is too cute and dangerous. I want to take a picture of this and save it...! Now, if only I had a record crystal in my hand! Damn, why didn't I use my excess money to get it! Maybe next time I'll talk to Mr. Iru and ask him to procure it... No, it would be nice to make my own. think about it
I asked Elmina-san to fix my mood by saying that I would go out with her for a walk next time, and the interview finally started. By the way, taking a walk is an extreme sport where you can freely move around the sea of trees where evil monsters are rampant and hunt them. Not recommended for amateurs.
Basically, interviews are conducted one by one, and young children are interviewed with their parents. The content of the interview is pre-determined. Basically, what kind of work have you done so far, is there a place you want to return to, and is there a job you want to do in the future?
If you have a hometown and want to return, we will support you to return home after releasing you from slavery. Or if you want to return to your original master, we will support that. If we can't make a decision right now, we'll try to put that decision on hold for up to a month.
"Thank you for your time today."
When I went to the room allotted for the interview, there was a familiar Usagi Beastman. He was the guy who assisted me when I interrogated the shiny hero Ernest.
"Oh, nice to meet you"
"I'll do the writing, so please do it properly."
"Aiyo"
Immediately after such an exchange, the first interviewee came in. He's a goat-beastman gentleman in smart men's clothes. When he saw my face, his eyes widened, and he immediately put his hand on his chest and bowed.
"I'll meet you for the first time, Taishi-sama. I was Klimt, the governor's assistant in the territorial capital of the Geppels Kingdom Delion territory."
"Please be polite. I'm Taishi Mitsuba. This is my wife Elmina. Please sit down."
"Ha, I'm sorry."
The goat beast man who called himself Klimt raised his head and immediately sat down on a chair according to my instructions.
"Well, let's get started right away. First of all, I'd like to ask you about what kind of work you've done until now.
"That's right... processing petitions and complaints, and managing the budget were the main duties."
"... is that almost all business?"
"Hahaha"
Klimt laughed at my question. Isn't his master and his people yelling at him by now?
"I see, I understand well. So, is there a hometown you want to go back to? Or maybe you want to go back to your original master."
"No, there is no such thing in particular. But if you wish, can you return it?"
"That's what I want. What I want is a nation, not a slave."
"I see. But I don't need to worry about that.
"Right. There are people who take care of this dormitory, but eventually I plan to set up this clover government centered on those caretakers. If you're motivated, join them and work. give me
"Understood"
"What is it from Elmina-san?"
"No, nothing in particular."
I tried to send him a look at the rabbit man who was working as a secretary, but he shook his head sideways, so I decided to end the interview with Klimt there. In the interview record, ask them to add that it is appropriate to work as a facilitator or an administrative worker.
"He was a capable man."
"Yes, I didn't see any unpleasant signs when I looked into your eyes, so I wonder if it's okay."
"I see. Then it's safe."
It's an elf's unique skill or something, it seems that you can measure the malice or malice of the opponent by looking at their eyes. It seems to be a sensory thing... is it a kind of demonic eye? Even if I look at the status, there is no such skill. It's strange. I wonder if it's the same thing as a beast man's super smell isn't listed in the skill column.
"The next one, please."
The Usagi Beastman puts his face outside the room and calls the next interviewer.
"Ah, um... I'm sorry."
Next came the bunny-eared maid. She looks somewhat sulky and her ears are drooping. She's like, hmm. She's a sadistic looking girl. You can't do this.
"Elmina-san, pass."
"Really? Then I'll ask. Hello, I'm Elmina. This is Taishi, my husband."
"Yes, yes, I am Rafil. Thank you very much."
The bunny-eared maid who called herself Rafil seemed to feel a little relieved that Elmina-san was interviewing me instead of me, a man. Those ears express emotions straight.
"Sit down. There's nothing to be afraid of. There's no one here to bully you. Hey?"
"Yes, of course"
Standing diagonally behind Elmina-san, who sat in my seat, I straightened my back and replied. Somehow Elmina's voice is a little flat. Scary!
"That's what it is, so don't worry. Then, can you tell me what kind of work you've been doing?"
"Yeah. I was working as a maid for Master. I helped her change her dress, accompanied her, and cleaned her room."
"Yes. What about cooking and other household chores?"
"Ah, um, there's another maid who specializes in that sort of thing... And then, um, I'm a pet slave... but! I'll do anything! I'll even learn how to work From! So please put it here!"
Rafil desperately said so, tears welling up in his eyes. It's a strange feeling, but I'm too desperate. A pet slave is, well, that kind of slave. On top of being cute, she has a body that seems to like men, so I guess she's been treated that way. But she is very, very strange.
As expected, Elmina-san turned her gaze towards me, perhaps feeling confused by her appearance.
"It's okay, unless you want it, it won't be returned to its original place. I promise you, Lord of the Brave Demon Federation."
"That's what I mean. The king will personally promise, so please rest assured."
Saying that, Elmina-san took Rafil's hand and gently wrapped it up. As he did so, Rafil began to pour tears from his eyes. Hmm, isn't this the point of an interview?
"Elmina-san, please take care of that daughter.
"Yes. Shall we go?"
She gently called out to Rafil, who was sobbing in tears, and Elmina-san left as if to snuggle up to him. In the room, me and the scribe Usagi Beastman were left behind.
The reason why she was so desperate... well, it's not hard to imagine. It's probably something like the place you used to live in was a really disgusting place, or that the master was a very disgusting guy. If that kind of girl could be a little happier, then it would have been worth my violence, but... well, I'm self-satisfied. It's okay, and I'm happy now. If there is even one person who is saved even if it is hypocrisy.
"Ah...she was a cute girl, wasn't she?"
"Really? I prefer a little more hairy."
"I see, it's deep."
He has a rabbit face and a fluffy rabbit beastman with a high degree of chemo. It seems that he prefers a girl with a higher degree of chemo. I think it's cute, but there's also a beastman whose beast elements are just ears and tails.
After this, the interview continued. Basically, many of them were serfs, and many of them wanted to continue farming in the future. However, young people were also motivated to do jobs other than agriculture, and there were some who wanted to try various things if possible.
Rifana came along the way and told me about the cloth of the Goebbels Kingdom. Apparently, the part in Pidona in the royal capital can be picked up tomorrow. When I told him about it, Rifana went away as soon as he had something to do. Elmina-san didn't come back either, so I continued the interview with the secretary rabbit alone.
"Who's next?"
It's getting pretty sloppy to call you, scribe rabbit. The next person who came in after being called was an ugly looking dog or a wolf beastman with a slim build. His eyes are blazing and give off the air of a cornered stray dog or a hungry wolf.
"Sit down. I'm Taishi, what about you?"
"It's Berg."
When I looked at the scribe rabbit, he flipped through the list and pointed to a point at the very back. I see, a former crime slave.
"A former crime slave?"
At my words, Berg made the light in his eyes even stronger. His eyes are already on fire.
"What did you do? Steal? Kill? Set fire? Or did you commit?"
"I stole, killed, and even set fire."
"I see, it's a felony. Why did you do that? Did you have trouble eating? Or was it just because you wanted to?"
"..."
Berg didn't answer, he just glared at me. Those burning eyes are those, wrath. This guy is angry I can't imagine what he's angry about...
"Revenge? Companion? Family?"
"... family"
"Have you done it?"
"...no"
"I see. It's painful."
If I were to be killed by one of Marle's group and live as a criminal slave without being able to take revenge...I might die of grief.
"Do you know your opponent?"
"...ah"
"I see. Tell me about it in detail sooner or later. If you feel like it. If you can do something, I will cooperate."
Berg looked at me with a dubious expression. It was as if he didn't understand.
"I also have a family. If my family were killed and the person who killed me was alive and well, I wouldn't be able to endure it either. Do as much as you want me to do for you. Help me, and I'll help you too."
"...Understood"
"It's a man-to-man promise."
When I held out my hand, Berg took my hand. A firm grip and a handshake.
"Okay. What's your background?"
"I'm a former adventurer. I was born in the Kingdom of Micronia. My favorite weapons are axes and blunt weapons."
Look at the status with a quick appraisal eye. Her level is 25, her ax skill and hammer skill are each at level 3, as declared, her shield skill is 2, and unusually she has a physical enhancement skill of 1. Other than that, dagger skill, throwing, and fighting that I don't think I used as a main skill are 1 or 2. He also seems to be indomitable and has skills I've never seen before.
"Eat well for a while, move your body and get your body back in shape. Then I'll put you in my private army unit. It's a guerrilla unit under my direct control, and it's a unit that hunts monsters in the Sea of Trees. It's tough, Don't die."
"Oh, I see."
"Well then, that's all for the interview."
At my words, Berg stood up from his seat and bowed his head before leaving.
"Are you okay?"
"If you're not genuine trash, you can get back on your feet. If you do it here too, I'll just feed you to monsters."
I think he's probably fine. There are others, too, criminal slaves. If everyone was like that... not good, but still manageable. The helpless guy, well, I'll let the Sea of Trees disappear. Because the people of the Brave Demon Federation are more important than the lives of criminal slaves who have no connection or connections.
☆★☆
"good job"
When I returned to the lord's mansion after finishing the interview, Karen greeted me. She is a sheep beastman girl and the last of the three beastman daughters. She always has somewhat sleepy eyes, and although she is a wonder-chan who has a lot of eccentric words and deeds, her mind is very quick. She, and she, like Flam, is an important bride who has taken care of my child following Marl and Melkina. She's short, but she's still a grown-up...she's married to me. her age? is she an adult in this world. Yeah.
"Did you rest? How is your body?"
"Yeah, look."
When I suddenly looked at Karen's stomach, it was so puffy that I could see it through my clothes.
"!?"
"I kicked again. I'm fine."
Karen lovingly caresses her stomach and blushes her cheeks. That's so stupid! ? When I saw him in the morning, he was still flat… he had just started getting morning sickness…! ? I heard that beastmen give birth early, but this much! ?
"Usopyon"
When I was confused and stiffened, Karen took out a ball of yarn from under my clothes and made a piece. Damn! I was deceived!
"Goo!"
"Wow, Taishi turned into a wolf."
I pick up Karen who doesn't even try to escape, hug me and spin around. She might not be good for the baby in her belly. Let's stop her in about two turns. She buries her face in her neck while holding her and slurps her. Oh, it smells so good.
"Taishi, you look like a pervert"
"Isn't it fine, please let me enjoy my cute wife."
"Forgive"
I head to the living room while holding Karen in my arms. When I entered her living room, there was a group of pregnant women other than Karen.
"Welcome back, Taishi-san."
"Welcome back, Taishi."
"Welcome home, master."
"I'm home"
I put Karen down, hugged each other and kissed her on the cheek. Marle and Melkina are fine with their morning sickness subsided, but Flam seems to have a bad morning sickness and is a bit groggy. I stroke Flam's head, who looks completely exhausted.
"Karen is ridiculously light."
"Yeah, it's light.
"Well... anyway, don't push yourself too hard."
"""yes"""
"So is Karen."
"Yeah"
I stroked the head of Karen who nodded obediently. As she did so, everyone ended up gathering to pat her on the head. Dog or something, you guys.
After that, I had dinner with my wives who had returned from various places, flirted with them, and immediately went to bed. Yeah, that's the kind of life I was looking for. He works moderately and spends his time flirting with his wives. I've never been happier.