TN: Please read my translations only on my website nyx-translation.com since I never give my permission to any site to host my translations. And if you like my translations, please support this site on Ko-fi, and join our Patreon to read up to 12 chapters ahead for this novel!
Enjoy~
TL: ALT
Chapter 63 – You’re a Beast!
The first night with Cloche arrived, and Aire was present.
When Wataru woke up, he found his face buried in her breasts.
She still hadn’t outgrown her habit of clinging.
Even when they slept in separate rooms, she would sometimes sneak into his.
He slowly pulled his face away.
Aire was sleeping soundly, breathing softly, and looking very comfortable.
It made him happy to think that she could be this relaxed right next to him, even though she was usually tense.
Wataru slowly released her clinging arms and sat up. On the opposite side, Cloche slept on her back.
Her sleeping posture was terrible—arms raised, legs spread wide—and she looked like an elementary school boy. If they hadn’t bought such a wide bed, she might have fallen right off.
Despite her beautiful, well-defined features and voluptuous body, her unsexy sleeping posture felt typical of Cloche. Wataru couldn’t help but laugh.
〇〇〇
As soon as Cloche woke up and saw Wataru, she started yelling again.
Honestly, it was annoying.
Embarrassed or flustered, she hugged Wataru and bit his shoulder.
“Ugh, you’re a beast! You’re a beast!”
“Hey, hey, don’t bite so hard. Do you want to leave bite marks to claim Master as yours?”
“N-no, that’s not it!”
“I’ll take that as an innocent reaction.”
“Onee-sama!?”
Cloche was stunned by Aire’s reaction. She started giggling.
Did she actually think Aire would take her side?
Judging by their history, Aire’s relationship with Cloche is all about teasing her.
She might back her up when it counts, but for now, Aire’s only goal is to tease her mercilessly.
“Come to think of it, Aire was more detached about it.”
“It was embarrassing, yes, but I’d been prepared for it ever since I fell into slavery.”
“Ah, so unlike Cloche, who suddenly gambled everything she had on a single bet.”
“That phrasing makes it sound like I’m some thoughtless fool, doesn’t it!?”
“That’s not something someone who lost and became a slave should be saying.”
A reasonable person wouldn’t suddenly go all in without first asking about the situation. Even if she wanted to take a risk, there must have been a better way.
Sure, he was led on by Mariel’s sweet talk, but it was still far too careless.
Well, seeing Aire—whom she cherished like family—suddenly fall into slavery must have caused Cloche to lose her composure.
“Uuuuuu… Anyway, Master should be kinder to me! Making me say all those lewd things one after another… Just remembering it makes me so embarrassed!”
“You were clearly enjoying it at the end.”
“Don’t say that! Shame! Shame! It’s my biggest regret!”
“Hey, Aire, do you think Cloche won’t do the same thing next time?”
“No way. She’ll forget her shame and start begging again in no time.”
“Yeah, probably…”
Cloche groaned, “Guuuuuuu!” and rolled around. It was about time she calmed down and got dressed.
Parts of her body that shouldn’t have been exposed were visible: her breasts, which retained their fullness even when she lay on her back, her toned thighs, and her crotch.
Out of sheer pity, Wataru pretended not to see.
Having thoroughly enjoyed himself the night before, he wasn’t in the mood the next morning. He decided that messing with her would only prolong things, so he headed to the dining room.
Mariel, who had slept alone last night, should be making breakfast.
〇〇〇
The plan to cultivate storing grass, a plant that stores magical power, in the ancient ruins that caused the magical disaster has failed.
But does that mean they should give up now? That would be jumping to conclusions.
At the very least, they should report the situation to the Pharmacists’ Guild and ask if there are any countermeasures that can be taken.
As experts, they are likely to be aware of countermeasures that Wataru and the others are not aware of.
Moreover, the incomplete cleaning of the ancient ruins’ gate remains a concern.
Though it was abruptly halted due to Cloche’s emergency, they wanted to finish cleaning it properly to ensure that the gate functioned at full capacity.
Wataru and the others promptly headed to the guild.
“Ara, did the storing grass fail?”
“Yes, it seems the magic concentration was much stronger than anticipated.”
“I see…”
The receptionist fell deep in thought.
Was this an extremely unusual situation?
Or could she already guess the location where Wataru and the others intended to plant it with just the current information?
“Let me ask you something. You haven’t been conducting any dangerous experiments, have you?”
“Not at all. We’re law-abiding citizens. At the very least, I’m a merchant who supplies Lord Moye, the local lord.”
“Ara, is that so!”
“Yes, due to certain circumstances, I have access to places with exceptionally abundant magical power.”
“Well, if that’s the case, then do as you please.”
Perhaps the guild feared they’d be complicit in a crime.
They should relax.
Still, a noble’s name carries weight.
Mentioning Lord Moye’s name instantly earned us the receptionist’s trust.
After pondering for a moment, the receptionist slowly began listing options.
“I suppose there are two possible methods. The first involves using a Magic-Absorbing Stone, though it’s expensive. With this method, you can have the stone absorb a large amount of magic power. Then, simply bury it in the field, and it will supply the surrounding area with magic power for a long time.”
“That sounds like a good method. How much would it cost?”
“For our valued customers, ten gold coins.”
“You’re joking, right?”
“I’m not. It’s a valuable tool that was originally used for magical research. It’s not meant for something like herb cultivation.”
That’s an outrageous amount!
One could buy an excellent slave for that.
“Is there no other way?”
“I was just about to mention it. The other method involves surrounding the area with magic-blocking materials and growing storing grass within that barrier.”
According to the explanation, there are several types of magic-blocking materials.
By layering them to create a greenhouse-like structure, you can confine the magic and cultivate the storing grass there.
He was concerned about magic seeping into the ground, but this approach sounded reasonable.
“So, how much would that cost?”
“It depends on the size and materials, but five silver coins should cover it, right?”
“Then I’ll take it.”
For now, they will try the material with the best blocking performance.
They hope this works out.
If you like my translations, please support me on Ko-Fi and subscribe my Patreon to read up to 12 chapters ahead for this novel!
Will that work? 🤔
Thanks for the treat.
LikeLike