Chapter 77 – Talk with the Sage
77 – Talk with the Sage
I just found out that the Sage Alchemy used magic to change the size of her breasts.
When I asked why, she replied with「Do you really not know?」
「No, I don’t.」
「I see. Then, I shall explain.」
「Please do.」
「First, Rain likes little girls.」
「Wait, wait, wait.」
「What’s wrong?」
「I feel like that sentence could lead to some dangerous misinterpretations.」
「Do you hate those little girls over there?」
Carro reacted to the word hate. She seems to have returned to playing, but I noticed that her ears were facing toward us.
「I don’t. They are precious to me, of course.」
Her rabbit ears swayed in satisfaction.
「So, what is the problem?」
「I wouldn’t say I cherish them purely because they are little girls…」
I didn’t save Carro and the others just because they were children. If they were imprisoned through no fault of their own, I’d rescue them, be they man, woman, young or old. It just so happened that this group of kids I grew close to are all girls.
「I understand that. Please listen to all that I have to say.」
「R-right.」
「Second, Rain loves large breasts.」
「OK, seriously, hold up.」
「What is it this time?」 Her expression didn’t change, but she seemed annoyed. It is extremely rare that emotions seep through Alchemy’s words. In fact, this is a first for me. However, I’m more worried about what she just said.
「It’s a little hard for me to accept that sentence and continue on with the conversation…」
「That group that was formed by Eleanor the Silver Teleporter, who you saved, the…The Seven Maidens, I believe. I have attained information that states you are close to them.」
「That’s…true. I’ll agree to that.」
「I have already confirmed the fact that each and every one of them is well endowed with burgeoning breasts.」
「I’ll…agree to that too.」
「I have also confirmed that your other acquaintances, Ferris, Azla, Celine, all have large breasts, albeit not to the level of The Seven Maidens.」
「You’re…not wrong, but…」
「In addition, there is the Saint Marie. According to her report, you, yourself, have become close enough to her to call her “Big Sis”. It goes without saying that she, too, has…」
Huge boobs. Yeah, I get it. It’s true that the older women I’ve met after coming to this country all have large breasts for some reason or other. Excluding the children, I became friends with Jural in the Magic Academy, but we’re the same age…
Mika acts like my older sister, but she’s way older than me, but when she turned into a human, she looked like she was the same age as me or younger. Her boobs didn’t seem big to me either. She may be the only exception.
『Rain, you didn’t think anything rude just now, did you?』
「Nope.」
Mika muttered『I’d better ask Monana to make my chest bigger…』
I’m sure Monana is struggling to improve the humanization device as it is, so don’t start asking for more features.
「Any objections?」
「No objections, but…this is all a complete coincidence…?」
「So, are you saying that you do not have the slightest interest in bulging chests?」
I’m shaken. There are times when my gaze is just drawn to them, and also when I’m pressed against them and I feel their softness. There was also the matter of the open-air bath the other day. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think about anything when I saw the visage of Eleanor and the others stark naked.
「Your silence speaks volumes.」
「Urgh!」
「I shall continue. When a person is close to someone they deem favorable, their mood improves. The effect on the resulting mental state cannot be ignored. Also, our united front has already been decided. It is then, that I thought thus. Rain, who boasts the highest combat ability in the world, needs to be in a state where he can fully demonstrate that ability.」
「…So?」
「Bringing along children to the battlefield is out of the question. The women of the Demon King Army also cannot be by your side all the time, yes? There’s a limit to those that have vast reserves of mana to use Teleportation to rush to your side on the battlefield.」
I don’t know what sort of battle it will be, but being able to use Teleportation would allow that person to save many lives by jumping around the toughest battlefield at that moment. They could teleport to a place that’s in a pinch, save them, then go to the next place that’s in trouble.
You have to be someone who can meet the conditions that Alchemy just spoke of, to be able to do such high-speed battles.
『In that case, we have Eleanor here.』
「Exactly, holy sword. With Eleanor the Silver Teleporter, almost all the conditions are met.」
『Hey, isn’t it annoying to say her full title every time?』
「However, she has what one might call a glamorous figure.」
『Ah.』
「A child-like body and a voluptuous chest. Only I combine both elements of the previously mentioned things that Rain likes into one.」
『…Was such a needlessly long story needed to explain that?』
「…? It would be worse if you didn’t understand why my breasts were back to their original size, no?」
『Anyone could understand that!』
「S-so, in other words, you went back to your original chest size…to raise my morale?」
「What other reason is there?」 Alchemy is asking that seriously.
『How bout this one? Realizing that Rain likes little girls and big boobs, you thought “I’ve got big boobs and I look like a little girl, so I’ll be unbeatable!” and had bad thoughts about using that to seduce Rain!』
「In truth, I have also devised a spell that could regenerate cursed swords. Would you like me to test it on you after I break you?」
『Since when was this girl so emotional?! She’s got no expression but she’s clearly angry !』Mika was panicking.
「It’s alright, Mika. I won’t let anyone destroy you.」
『R-rain…!』
「Oh? Are you saying you can fight against your opponent while protecting the holy sword?」
「I’m sure you’d know more clearly than anyone.」 For a moment, Alchemy’s mana surged, but when I returned with a serious look on my face, she quickly calmed her mana.
「…Hm. The student surpassing the master isn’t so unpleasant.」Her expression didn’t budge, but she seemed somewhat bored.
「I had a lot of masters, and they were all pretty strict.」
Alchemy gave one more「Hm.」before changing the subject entirely.
「Anyway, you still have not answered my previous question.」
「Question?」
「I asked “What do you think?” earlier. Surely, you don’t think I will accept “I’m surprised” as an answer, yes?」
Uh…Right. She wasn’t asking about how I felt about her chest being bigger, but confirming if returning her breasts to their original size in order to raise my morale has had any effect. I look over Alchemy’s as a whole once again.
「Hmm… I can’t really say much.」
「……I see.」
「No, but…」
「What is it?」 Without hesitation, Alchemy brought her face close to mine. She had a refreshing, herbal scent.
「I have no idea if your appearance would raise my morale in battle, but I am glad to meet you again.」
The training was brutal, and I wanted to quit being a Savior; but without it, more people would have died – and the power I have gained is still supporting me. It seems like I couldn’t completely hate it all and leave it behind.
Marie went from an imposing Savior Saint to a self-proclaimed older sister who occasionally comes around to play. I think that with distance, stronger relationships can be built. At the very least, I did not feel any hatred when I met Alchemy again.
Alchemy stared deep into my eyes, as if she were ascertaining my true intent, then averted her gaze when she was satisfied.
「It would seem that coming to this country has also taught you flattery.」
She wasn’t facing me, but her ears were red. Is she…embarrassed? Alchemy?
『…Something’s…changed about you.』
「I required new clothes when I returned to my original chest size.」
Alchemy looked my way again, and she was indeed expressionless.
Her ears, too, were back to normal.
『I wasn’t talking about your clothes!』
「I do not understand. Please be more specific.」
『You never had such an attachment to Rain, right? I thought you were just teaching him magic to make him the strongest Hero…』
「Attachment? Am I…attached to Rain?」
『Obviously.』
Alchemy twiddled with her hair. 「An attachment, huh…? I see. An unexpected opinion. But, it makes an odd bit of sense. However, if that is the case, what could be the reason…? Hm… I knew it…」
「Alchemy?」
「I’ve got it. I can say that the holy sword’s opinion is mostly correct. To me, Rain is my one and only disciple. When we were working together, I did not notice it because it was only natural. However, when Rain ran away, I experienced the loss of a disciple who I had hammered my all into. Rain is my greatest achievement, as it were. It’s only natural for people to be aware of the fruits of their labor when they are unaccounted for.」
『H-huh? In other words? What, are you saying you think of Rain as your product or something?』
「Holy sword, people are not objects.」
『That’s my line!』
「If I were to apply it to existing words, you were my…」
「Yeah?」
「Fa-…」
「Fa?」
「Fa-favo-favorite… …?!」
Not understanding why she can’t seem to get the words out, Alchemy puts a hand to her throat and tilts her head.
『…Favorite pupil?』
When Mika said it, Alchemy nodded.
「…Just so.」
『Th-this chick is just like that self-proclaimed sister Saint? !』
「Marie and I are completely different. I do not think of Rain as my younger brother. I do not mind if Rain loves me like a sister, but I wish to refrain from saying or doing things to make him think that I think of him as family.」
『Siiigh…』
Mike lets out a deep sigh. If she were in human form, she’d be facepalming in exasperation right now. That’s the image that came to mind.
「I demand an explanation for that sigh. It was most unpleasant.」
『It isn’t the same for that hunting Elf, is it?』
She’s talking about one of the Six Saviors, the Magic Archer.
「Oh right, how are the others doing?」
The only ones who can keep the miasma out by covering themselves in mana are the Hero, Saint, and Sage. I’ve met Marie a lot, and I reunited with Alchemy today. However, I haven’t met with the remaining three yet. After all, those three can’t come here.
…No, wait. Couldn’t Alchemy use Teleportation to bring them here? There’s a barrier erected around this country to keep out the miasma, so those three should be able to function here. Well, the Human Territory needs the remaining Saviors, so there’s no need to come here, I guess.
「Physically, no problems come to mind.」
『That again?』
「If you are worried, you should…」
While waiting for the rest of Alchemy’s sentence…
「Hello there.」 came a voice.
It came from the sky. When I looked up, a beautiful woman was floating in the air.
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