Chapter 41
Right now, Japan.
I’m lazing around at the villa the Prime Minister gave me.
I had various worries that seemed troublesome, but after moving in, it turned out to be comfortable.
For now, to prevent everyone at the royal palace from worrying about me being out overnight, I sent a letter via express “otherworld mail” saying:
(Please don’t look for me.)
While soaking leisurely in the open-air bath in my room, the chuunibyou maid arrived, saying:
“I’ve come to wash your back.”
“I-it’s not uncomfortable…” I said.
Being seen naked all of a sudden is embarrassing, but I have to act confident to maintain dignity.
I’ve been training my body every day, so it should be fine…
The chuunibyou maid was wearing only a single towel.
Not bad…
Wait, no, focus…
I couldn’t help sneaking a glance.
And now, the chuunibyou maid is washing my back. I was desperately restraining the urge to look around.
Afterwards, I got out of the open-air bath without incident and lay down in my room drinking café au lait.
“Ah—this is it! This is the best!”
I was enjoying my freedom to the fullest.
Then…
Knock knock
“Excuse me. I’ve come to report today’s schedule and appointments,” said the chuunibyou maid.
Huh? What’s that?
Oh, when I was shown around the grounds the day before, the maid said something… I thought the latter half was too troublesome, so I just said:
“I’ll leave the details to you!”
Oops…
Well, might as well just hear it…
“Very well,” I said.
To summarize:
This afternoon, the hero party will come for a meeting to accompany the Saint in the dungeon.
Also, if it’s convenient after dinner, the Prime Minister wants to come.
Ugh, so tedious!
But since I already agreed when I said I’d leave it to her, it can’t be helped…
Well, two meetings—both can probably be wrapped up in five minutes each.
The hero party, including the Prime Minister’s daughter, the Saint, was a team rescued by the Black Knight from the weakest of the Four Heavenly Kings’ demons, who had previously been unbeatable. They are ranked number one in the guild world rankings.
At their party home:
“I’m looking forward to tomorrow! Thanks, Dad! I can finally properly thank you!” said the Saint.
Her indulgent father gave the villa to the Black Knight and arranged for him to accompany her on the dungeon exploration.
“Yes, I’m happy too,” said the magical girl.
Even now, she was wearing the Black Knight’s cloak from when he saved her. She is the granddaughter of the principal of the Japanese Magical Exploration Academy—a top-tier elite school. The hero party members are all students there and are childhood friends.
“Will we get to see the dragon and the Black Knight’s power?” said the tank class member.
He’s the son of a construction company president. The dragon is currently on the run inside the dungeon.
“Hmph! I bet he’s still scheming so his trick isn’t discovered or figuring out how to escape!” said the hero who’s smitten with the Saint.
Having been outshone by the Black Knight, he’s sulking and wants to somehow get one over on him.
“But this is an official request from Dad… right? Let’s go get permission for the exploration livestream and thank him for saving us before,” said the Saint.
She really wanted to express her joy at seeing the Black Knight more openly, but she knew the hero would get upset, so she pretended it was just out of obligation.
“Just you wait… Black Knight!!!”
The hero clenched his fists, his face filled with hatred and jealousy.
