I went to the slave merchant's office in the town of Beil and received Seri's maid uniform.
Taking the opportunity, I was introduced to a newly acquired slave.
An eighteen-year-old female werewolf. Quite cute.
Her hair was messy, and her skin didn't look too good, but with some polishing, it shouldn't be a problem.
She probably shines in her class, not necessarily the top one or two, but certainly a standout.
If I were still in Japan, I probably wouldn't even get a chance with her.
But how about now?
With Roxane and Seri around, I don't really feel the need for her.
Maybe I've become more sophisticated, or perhaps I've become more composed after graduation, or maybe I've just become more picky.
Roxane and Seri are waiting for me at home.
There's no need to rush.
The party can have up to six members.
I need to choose carefully.
There's no limit of five, but it can't be infinite.
There's also the need to strengthen the team.
"How was she? She can't speak Brahman yet, but we can educate her properly before handing her over."
"I'll pass this time. She wasn't bad, but..."
"...Is that so?"
I declined the offer to the slave merchant, Alan.
I don't have the money, so it can't be helped.
I quickly changed the topic.
"Actually, I want to leave a will for Seri. Can you help with that?"
"What kind of will would you like to leave?"
"After my death, I want Seri to be freed."
"Changing the will costs 300 nars. Is that okay?"
I asked for a will for Seri.
Since I'm only asking for one, the 30% discount doesn't apply.
I paid three silver coins.
"Please."
"Then, please extend your left arm."
"Sure."
It seems they use an Intelligence Card for the will.
The slave merchant took out my Intelligence Card and processed something.
After it was done, I checked it.
Kaga Michio, Male, 17, Explorer, Free Citizen
Owned Slaves: Roxane, Seri (to be freed after death)
The will is clearly displayed on the Intelligence Card.
So, it's difficult to promise freedom and then not follow through.
As long as the slave doesn't see the Intelligence Card, it should be fine.
"Here, I'll give this to you."
While looking at the updated Intelligence Card, the slave merchant handed me something.
It was a papyrus, folded and sealed with wax in the center.
"What is this?"
"It's an introduction letter to the slave merchant in the capital. Although there are no blacksmith slaves, I recommend you visit."
I don't need a blacksmith anymore.
But since there are no promising slaves here, it's a good idea.
When I have enough money, I'll go.
I went home with the maid uniform case and gave it to Seri.
"Here's your uniform. Put it in the wardrobe."
"Can I try it on?"
"Sure, go ahead."
I nodded, and Seri glanced at me before moving to the corner of the room.
She started to undress.
She's changing here?
Well, we're not at the stage where we hide changing from each other anymore.
It's not like it's a big deal now.
I've seen her change many times, so it's not particularly fresh.
But I haven't seen her change so clearly before.
It's a bit refreshing to see her shyly trying to hide.
"Um, can I try it on too?"
As I was enjoying the view, Roxane interrupted.
I nodded, and she went outside the room.
"While you were out, Luke contacted me. He said he won the bid for the caterpillar monster card."
Seri spoke while changing.
"The caterpillar monster card, right?"
"Yes. It has the Substitute skill."
Finally, it's here.
I told him to bid high, so it's expected to come early.
"Can I put it on the bracelet?"
"Yes. The caterpillar monster card cannot be fused with weapons. It also cannot be fused with the kobold monster card."
"It only has the Substitute skill?"
"Yes. The bid price was 4,300 nars. The previous price was 3,900 nars. It seems they inflated the price."
Seri explained while putting on the maid uniform.
She opened the buttons and put it on.
The buttons on the maid uniform are on the back.
"It's not extremely high, so I can't really complain."
I went behind Seri and fastened the buttons for her.
"Thank you. That's clever of you. You must be thinking of the point just before we can complain."
She always interprets things negatively, no matter what.
Roxane came in with the maid uniform.
She opened the buttons and put it down.
Why is Roxane changing here too?
In this world, there's no such thing as a bra.
So, when Roxane takes off her clothes, she's immediately exposed.
It jiggles.
The momentum from taking off her clothes makes it wave.
Soft, bouncy, white fruit jiggles abundantly.
It jiggles so much, it almost makes a sound.
The impact.
Roxane, put that big thing away quickly.
"Roxane's is still bigger."
"I'll fasten Roxane's buttons too."
"Thank you, Master."
I went behind Roxane.
How should I handle Seri?
"Seri, you look good too. Your small frame makes it cute."
"Thank you."
Seri in her maid uniform looks like a doll, cute and adorable.
Roxane in her maid uniform is charming with the contrast between the innocent frills and the sensual motherly figure beneath.
Both are irresistible.
Maid uniforms are indeed a good thing.
They emphasize femininity.
"Master."
After fastening the buttons, Roxane turned around.
"What is it?"
"How does my uniform look?"
"Of course, it looks perfect."
"Thank you. Um..."
Then she looked away and bowed her head.
"What's wrong?"
"Can you carry me like last time?"
Without hesitation, I picked up Roxane with both hands.
Her soft, warm, light weight returned.
Where to carry her?
It's obvious.
"Seri, wait a moment. I'll carry you next."
I carried Roxane to the bedroom.
I'm sleep-deprived.
Last night, I thoroughly enjoyed the service of the two maids.
The service from both maids, one on each side.
I fully enjoyed the devoted service from the maids who follow my every command.
After that, we had a late dinner by candlelight and further indulged in pleasure.
Due to habit, I wake up at the usual time in the morning.
As a result, I don't get enough sleep.
Going into the dungeon while sleep-deprived is scary.
If I felt extremely sleepy, heavy, or had dull thoughts, I wouldn't go, but it's not that bad.
My condition is almost the same as usual.
However, objectively, I haven't had enough sleep.
I carefully confirmed with Roxane and Seri, but neither of them seemed to be in bad shape.
If I stop going to the dungeon, I might find excuses not to go, so I decided to go.
I carefully and attentively hunted monsters.
I've been using three spells to defeat the Neet Ants, so it should be fine.
I advanced through the ninth floor of the Kularl dungeon and entered a small room.
"Master, there's a treasure chest."
In the center of the small room, there was a small mound.
It was a treasure chest.
I hadn't seen one in a while.
"Wait, wait, wait."
Hold on, young lady.
I hastily stopped Roxane from thrusting her scimitar.
Don't do everything immediately.
Immediate actions are only for the bedroom.
Is Roxane also sleep-deprived to act so recklessly?
There's a possibility it's a mimic.
We should prepare carefully.
I put away the wand and took out Durandal.
After getting ready, I nodded at Roxane.
"I don't think there's a boss in disguise in the lower floors."
"Is that so?"
"Yes. It's said that they haven't appeared below the eleventh floor. However, some say that the appearance rate of treasure chests is low in the lower floors. Above the twelfth floor, the boss of the floor sometimes disguises itself as a treasure chest."
So, a mimic is the boss of the floor.
While listening to Seri, Roxane thrust her scimitar into the ground.
She cut into the floor.
What came out was silver coins.
"Master, it's silver coins."
There were thirteen silver coins, 1,300 nars.
It's a modest amount.
I wish more would come out.
Or maybe it's just the lower floors.
The contents of the treasure chest are the equipment and items of those who died in the dungeon.
Thirteen coins suggest the original owner was an Explorer Level 13.
I briefly paid respects to the original owner and took the silver coins from Roxane.
"Since we're here, I'll use my sword next."
I've used a lot of MP, so I'll recover while using Durandal.
I left the small room and encouraged Roxane to explore.
Roxane led the way.
She guided me to a spot where four Neet Ants were.
A group.
"They're here."
"Let's go."
I started with a diagonal slash on the Neet Ant on the left.
I deflected the ant's charge with my sword and struck again.
I defeated the Neet Ant on the left, and Seri engaged the next one.
I circled behind the Neet Ant and struck it.
An orange magic circle appeared under the middle Neet Ant.
It's a skill.
The Neet Ant is using a skill to poison us.
This is bad.
I circled behind it, extended my body and arm, and struck the middle Neet Ant with Durandal.
It's a bit of a stretch, but it can't be helped.
I canceled the monster's skill with Durandal's spell interruption.
So, no poison.
Just as I was relieved, pain shot through me.
I was hit on the right thigh.
The Neet Ant I had left alone kicked me from behind.
The shock spread from my thigh to my entire body.
It's a significant impact.
Even with the plating, it's this powerful.
I didn't think it would be so bad at first, but it got worse.
Thump.
The shock felt like my heart was being grabbed.
It's not pain, but a shock.
It feels like my heart was directly gripped.
"Master."
Roxane and Seri were saying something, but I couldn't hear them clearly.
This is bad.
It shouldn't be a serious attack, but it's this intense.
I struck the left Neet Ant with Durandal again, absorbing HP.
However, I don't feel any recovery.
Sweat started to pour out.
The shock seems to be getting worse.
Why is this happening?
My heart feels gripped.
I collapsed to my knees.
I can barely endure the pain.
I endured the intense shock that hit my head.
But the trembling won't stop.
My head feels foggy, as if I have a fever.
"××"
Seri came in front of me and said something.
I can't understand what she's saying.
All my nerves are focused on enduring the shock.
I can't think about anything else.
Seri's face came close.
Her lips pressed against mine.
Her tongue moved and entered my mouth.
What is she doing during battle?
I accepted it without thinking.
I opened my mouth and sucked.
Her tongue was as soft and gentle as always.
Something rolled into my mouth from her tongue.
Her tongue pulled out.
I tried to follow, but the thing that rolled in was in the way.
I swallowed it to get it out of the way.
Then, I latched onto Seri's mouth.
I tangled with Seri's tongue again.
I clung to it, forgetting everything.
It felt like I could forget the shock by tangling with Seri's tongue.
Actually, the shock started to subside.
Kissing Seri seems to have a calming effect.
The shock really did lessen.
The heaviness that enveloped my body disappeared.
The pain went away, the dullness vanished, and the fog in my head cleared.
A steady heartbeat resonated from my heart.
The heat subsided.
The trembling stopped.
My thoughts returned.
What?
What was I doing?
"Are you okay?"
Seri asked as she pulled away.
"Ah, yes."
"I gave you an antidote. It seems you were poisoned by the Neet Ant's attack."
Poison?
Poison.
It was poison.
So, that was the poison.
I must have been poisoned by the Neet Ant's attack.
The shock was caused by the poison.
It was a terrible shock.
A terrifying shock.
If left alone, I would have died for sure.
No, I shouldn't be thinking about that now.
I need to think clearly.
We're still in battle.
There are two Neet Ants left.
Looking around, Roxane was fighting the two Neet Ants.
She was perfectly dodging them.
I attacked the ant with Durandal.
With each strike, the dullness in my body disappeared.
I must be recovering from the poison damage with HP absorption.
Durandal can easily handle them.
I quickly defeated the remaining Neet Ants.
"Master, are you okay?"
"I'm fine now. Sorry for worrying you. Roxane, let's go back to the small room from earlier."
I think I'm fine, but it's better to check my condition.
I picked up the poison needles and returned to the small room with the treasure chest.
"We're fine now."
"Thank you. It's thanks to both of you. Roxane did well fighting the monsters, and if Seri hadn't given me the antidote, it would have been dangerous. Thank you. I really appreciate it."
It was my first time, so I couldn't handle the poison at all.
I didn't even realize I was poisoned and didn't think to take the antidote.
If I had been alone, I would have been in serious trouble.
The dungeon is indeed a dangerous place.
"Thank you. It was my duty."
"Yes..."
Roxane stood tall, while Seri looked down, embarrassed.
Yeah.
It was mouth-to-mouth, after all.
There's a different kind of embarrassment compared to just kissing.
"But, I wanted to try it too. Seri did it twice."
I heard Roxane's small voice.
Right. Seri gave me an antidote by mouth-to-mouth when my MP ran out before.
This is the second time.
"Let's take a break and drink some water. Both of you, get cups."
"Okay."
I took out a small bucket from my backpack.
I used Water Wall to fill it with water.
"Roxane."
"Yes, what is it?"
"I'm still a bit uncomfortable. Can you give me water by mouth-to-mouth?"
I asked Roxane, who was holding a cup in front of her chest.