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Chapter 32 – Security Equipment, Hygiene Manager, and Inventory Replenishment
After signing the contract for their new home, Wataru and the others moved quickly.
However, it was all done by a moving company.
Fortunately, it wasn’t moving season, so they were able to move in right away.
Mariel and Aire got the private rooms they had always wanted and immediately started decorating them with their personal belongings.
The stuffed animals they won in a crane game the other day were also displayed in their respective rooms.
It is said that rooms reflect a person’s personality, and the two girls’ rooms were no exception.
Mariel’s room was filled with cute little things, colorful and bright.
In contrast, Aire’s room was sparsely decorated, almost minimalist.
The only thing that caught the eye was a shelf with her beloved sword on it.
Wataru was told by Aire to go to the balcony, where the summer heat was still intense.
His task was to lay stones he had bought at a hardware store on the balcony.
When he laid them down firmly and put his weight on them, they made a crunching sound.
“Burglars don’t like to make noise or be seen.”
“That’s why you chose gravel. Would Aire hear the footsteps?”
“When I’m at home, I’ll definitely notice. For the night, I’ll string a rope and prepare some noisemakers. Ideally, I’d like to get a bow and arrow.”
“That is not allowed. Even if it’s a criminal, using a lethal security device could have legal consequences.”
“That’s a shame, but it can’t be helped…”
They installed pressure-sensitive security alarms, night-vision security cameras, and lights on the balcony.
Since Wataru rented the entire floor, the balcony was large and spacious, so they ended up installing a lot of devices.
“I’ll do it because you told me to, but is it really necessary?”
“Yes, it is. At least it has to be enough to prevent someone like me from getting in easily.”
“I see. Well, if it’s enough to make Aire think twice, then most thieves won’t be able to get in.”
Still, it’s scary to think about what would happen if a burglar actually broke in, so Wataru has no choice but to take precautions.
Climbing the balcony like parkour.
Descending from the ceiling using a rope.
Climbing the wall by grabbing it with your fingers like a rock climber.
After doing some research, he found out that there are actually quite a few burglaries in high-rise apartments.
Out of complacency, many residents leave expensive items unsecured, such as leaving windows unlocked, making them easy targets for thieves.
For Wataru, organized spies are more worrisome than thieves.
If a secret potion were stolen from a major pharmaceutical company and its formula were discovered, the potential damage would be incalculable.
For a pharmaceutical company, obtaining the formula could lead to profits of hundreds of billions or even trillions of yen.
There was no way to rule out the possibility that someone would set a trap for a single person or use a honey trap to lure them in.
Wataru stood on the balcony and watched Aire wagging her tail and Mariel cooking in the kitchen.
They were both very beautiful and devoted.
Well, it’s probably safe to assume that the chances of them falling into a honey trap are quite small.
Wataru worked energetically.
Finally, in September, he took classes to get his Food Hygiene Manager and Fire Safety Manager certifications.
He bought a new computer for his office in his new home and took the courses online.
He spent six hours a day studying.
After watching the videos, there was a test to see if he understood the content, so he had to take it seriously.
After two days of intense study, Wataru was completely exhausted.
“Ugh, I really don’t want to study anymore.”
“You worked very hard, Master.”
“Good job, good job♪.”
“Ugh, I’ll take it easy tomorrow.”
To be honest, this time was very difficult for Wataru, who had not studied properly since graduating.
After it was over, he was so exhausted that he needed Mariel and Aire to comfort him with all their hearts.
When he left the office, he walked like a zombie over to them, relaxing on the living room sofa, and lay down.
Mariel stroked his head gently.
“I will serve you well tonight, so empty your body and mind and enjoy yourself.”
“Aaah, Mariel, you’re so mean!”
“Aire always gets the best parts. Tonight is my turn.”
“I want to do it too!”
“Hey, stop fighting and arguing. I’m exhausted.”
“It can’t be helped. Let’s both heal our master.”
“Heh. Yes!”
Well, it was worth the effort, so Wataru was probably satisfied.
Mariel was down, and Aire was up.
Or Mariel was on top, and Aire was on the bottom.
It was very pleasant, both physically and visually, to see the two of them working together to serve Wataru.
Wataru worked even harder.
“Hey, Aire. Don’t do anything extra right now. This isn’t a joke. I’m serious.”
“Yeah. I-it’s okay.”
“…Gulp.”
“All right, Mariel, keep quiet for now. Just leave it to me.”
Wataru’s face tightened as he warned Aire.
Aire, who was usually light-hearted, now tucked her tail between her legs in silence.
Mariel also swallowed quietly.
It was rare for Wataru to show such tension.
“Seatbelt okay, rear-view mirror okay. Hand brake okay. It’s in P. …Start the engine… Um, release the handbrake… Here we go!!”
After confirming aloud, he grabbed the steering wheel and slowly pressed the gas pedal.
Wataru announced the start in a tense voice, and the car began to move slowly.
The clearly tense and awkward movements of his hands and the car clearly showed that Wataru was a novice driver.
Since getting his driver’s license, he has only driven a handful of times.
The place where Wataru lived was one of the most convenient places in Osaka in terms of transportation, so it was always more convenient to take the train to go anywhere.
In addition, considering his previous income, he didn’t want to spend money on maintaining a car.
This time, however, he rented a station wagon and loaded it with the large amount of sugar he had purchased.
He planned to park in front of the Jizo statue and transport everything to another world in one go.
“No matter what anyone says, I’ll drive safely. I’ll make sure not to drive too slow because that could be dangerous as well…”
“Master, I have a quick healing potion just in case.”
“Hahaha, I didn’t think the potion would have the effect of a protective charm.”
The car driven by Wataru moved slowly and precariously along the main road.
Wataru’s tension, which had made his body as stiff as a board, definitely spread to his two slaves.
Thanks to the skills of the Welcome Trading Company, sugar was now widely distributed throughout the country, and consumption was on the rise due to increased demand.
Besides, Wataru and the others had planned to leave the Southern Ship Town in the other world for a while.
After all, they were going to the royal capital.
Wataru had to secure a large amount of supplies and give some to William in advance.
He couldn’t make several trips back and forth to do that.
“Once we finish transporting this, we should be fine for a while.”
“Yeah, I think it will last a few months.”
“This is the first time I’m going to the royal capital for something other than a show, so I’m looking forward to it.”
“I want to enjoy some shopping and sightseeing.”
As they gradually approached the small statue of Jizo from the wholesale food store, Wataru’s tension eased a bit.
Only two more intersections and then a right turn, and they would be there.
“Oh, Master, watch out!”
“Eh, whoa!?”
“Kyaaa!?”
Just as Wataru tried to relax his shoulders, a car came barreling through the intersection without slowing down.
Wataru slammed on the brakes, and the car suddenly stopped.
The speeding car hit a girl walking on the sidewalk and crashed into the wall.
The girl’s body flew through the air as if it were a joke.
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