「Sōsuke-sama」 “Kami no Son? What’s up?”
When I tried to transform into Miyoe, she called out to me. “Um, here.”
Kami no Son handed me a mask that I recognized.
“Hmm? That’s the Golem’s mask, right? Why would you have it—oh, I get it.”
If it’s a unique individual, there’s a reward for defeating it.
Up until now, it’s been some kind of right, but there might be other patterns too.
“Kami no Son, didn’t you get called to the white space when you got this?”
“Yes. This is apparently called the ‘Mechanical Maiden Mask,’ and it allows the owner to summon and control that Golem according to their will.” “Wow, that’s amazing!”
It’s got durability that even Miyoe in dragon form can’t destroy, and that reflection ability alone is something to rely on. “Please, take it.”
“No, no, you should use it.”
“No, please, Sōsuke-sama, take it. In situations like this, the Mechanical Maiden will be useful.”
“T-that’s true… but, are you sure?”
「Yes. I don’t think my work is worth that much. I believe you are the most suitable person.」
「Hmm… Well, thank you. But I feel bad taking something for free, so if there’s anything I can do for you, let me know.」
「Well, thank you.」 Shizume smiled happily.
Did I make a rash promise? But I should thank her.
「By the way, how do I use this?」
「The user needs to release it into the air with the intention of summoning, and a golem will appear.」
「Ah, the golem will appear? Is that okay?」 She looked worried.
She might still be traumatized.
「If it attacks again, this time with Senyuu and Shinpo, it will be much easier to defeat.」
「Hmm. I want to see the face of the golem that hurt my So-kun.」 Face…?
「I also asked about its reflective abilities. Be careful of the direction and angle when attacking.」
「If anything happens, I’ll turn into a dragon and wrap around it again.」
「O-Okay. If you say so…」
So, I immediately toss the mask into the air.
Then, the mask glows, and in the next moment, the female golem that appeared before appears again.
I instantly become wary, but it doesn’t seem like it’s going to attack.
「Well… Bow for me.」
The golem slowly bows its head.
「Wow. By the way, does it understand what I’m saying?」
「Sousuke-sama. This golem can be controlled even if you just think about it in your heart. It’s not that words are understood, but rather, thoughts are understood.」
I see. Even if it doesn’t understand words, as long as my mental image can be conveyed, it should be able to understand the movements I’m asking for.
「Sousuke, no dirty commands.」 「Who says I would?」
But it’s not surprising that someone would want to give such commands, considering how exquisite and beautiful this golem is.
Right now, it’s wrapped in rags, but I wonder what’s underneath…
No, it’s just simple curiosity…
“Still, she looks very human-like, so it’s not surprising that people would wonder.” “Even about Shinpo…”
When I made a troubled face, Shinpo chuckled. It seems she was just joking.
“Anyway, she really does seem to listen to what we say.”
“Should I give her a name?”
Everyone pondered over Miyose’s question for a while.
「Since we fought in the mine, how about calling her Mine?」
I decided to adopt the teacher’s suggestion.
「So, Mine. Nice to meet you.」 Our group has a new member. ◇
When we returned to the base, everyone welcomed us.
Right after the excitement of being happy, everyone’s eyes turned to Mine.
「Everyone seems to be safe. Impressive. By the way, Kouya… can you explain?」
「Oh, right. Let me explain――」
Since Shuuko mentioned Mina, I’ll explain it to everyone.
“So you’re going to listen to Soukesh?” “That’s right.” Rinbe understood correctly. “Sou-kun!”
Just then, Momo rushed in.
Right before she could touch me, a disk appeared and Momo was repelled. “Fufu!!” “Momo!?”
”…Did Mina judge that I’m in danger?”
While casting ‘Basic Healing’ on Momo, Senyuu muttered. “What’s going on!?”
“I’m sorry, Momo. Mina, the people here aren’t enemies, so you don’t need to be on guard.”
Whether she understood or not, Mina remained standing straight and didn’t move her face.
“Why can’t I ever do anything right~”
Momo stomped her foot. Even that was cute, thanks to her aura.
“Sou-kun! Let me apologize by clinging to you!”
I guess they felt bad about turning me down, because the other girls didn’t say anything either.
Momo is clinging to my arm, delighted.
Since Momo is such an attractive girl, I can’t help but feel a little excited.
“Your demeanor… you seem to have the qualities of a maid.”
Loa is muttering something to herself while looking at Main.
“Anyway, you really did well. I didn’t doubt you, but even without any abilities, you’ve done a great job as a leader.”
Shuuko looked at me with a kind of gentle gaze.
Since the atmosphere had changed a little after the Stumpalides battle, I was glad that she could talk to me normally again… Then our eyes met, and her face turned red.
“Wh-what is it? Are you staring at my face?” “No, sorry…”
“There’s no need to apologize. You can stare at me all you want.” “Souma, is that so?” She looked at me with a sulky gaze.
“By the way, Sou-suke, what’s that hole on your left shoulder?”
She asked with a concerned look.
「This is something I’ll explain later. Anyway, the quest is clear.」
Everyone was probably wondering about it. Especially the couples gave me a long look.
In the midst of this, Shion clapped her hands lightly together and smiled, saying, “Good job.”
「I knew you’d do it, Kousuke. Everything was fine on my end too. By the way, we’re going to eat lunch with Ryouka’s team. Is that okay?」 「Of course.」
I nodded to Shion’s words. She seemed concerned about my left shoulder, but after hearing that I would explain later, she didn’t touch it.
Everyone seemed to have decided to back off, sensing Shion’s intentions.
「So, what are we having for lunch?」
「Hmm. A lot of people had different ideas, but how about pasta?」 「Sounds good!」
Pasta could be enjoyed in many different flavors depending on the sauce. With Shion and Roa, and the members who could cook, we could make something that suited everyone’s tastes.
The pasta noodles were made by hand, and apparently could be made with all-purpose flour, eggs, oil, and salt.
While preparing the noodles, they seemed to be discussing what could be made with the materials they had.
The food that could be stored was kept in the base’s food storage, and since the chicken coop was fine, the basic ingredients weren’t a problem.
「I’d like to use fish too, but I have to go fishing to get them, so I’m struggling… I want some sweetfish and trout…」
As the head chef, Shion probably wants a bit more variety in the menu.
「Then, I’ll use the ‘return right’ I got this time to go fishing and bring them back.」
「Huh? Oh, I didn’t mean…」
「I know, I know. It’s just a side trip.」 I look at Miyoe.
「Miyoe, can I ask for your help again?」 「Sure, of course.」 「S-Teacher, you’re coming too!」 「Yeah. I’m coming too.」
「I’d like to come along too.」
Miyoe, who can handle high-speed movement while the phantoms are asleep. Lumina, the teacher and mediator. Senyuu, who can use ‘Silence’. Shion, who can tell if a boy is lying.
These members are definitely necessary. 「W- Me too…」
「Four Rods, would you mind letting me take a turn?」
And stepping forward was the ponytailed white-haired girl from the kendo club, Isaki. 「Huh?」
「No, I understand that Four Rods wants to be by your side, Saiga. But I also want a chance to deepen my connection with you.」
Deep Ho finally decided after a good ten seconds, “O-Okay… I’ll leave the escort to Sword Tree.” She gave up her seat. “Thank you, Four Staves!”
If they made the decision themselves, I wouldn’t say anything.
But I’ll remember how kind Deep Ho was.
Usually, we could have gone out with a large group, but today the barrier abilities are sealed. We can’t afford to reduce the strength of our base.
I could have postponed the transfer of the “Return Right” to tomorrow, but I’d like to get it done early.
First, I should give it to Hida, who flew us in the Raid.
His plane was destroyed in the process of defeating the Behemoth.
The remaining three should be chosen from boys who have never caused any trouble for the girls.
So, we set off, with me, Senyuu, Shion, Ms. Lumina, Ikkaku, and Main aboard the Scarlet Dragon Palace, as everyone sees us off.
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