Volume 7 Chapter 165

A Magic Circle in the Holy City

After being asked by Shin to escort Seira, I wandered around various parts of the Holy City conducting inspections.
And found there were many places where I could sense the presence of the Evil God.
While I could feel his presence, there were no items connected to the Evil God in those places.
Hmm, could daemons be present here after all?
Since I was able to cover Yoko and Hakua with the holy barrier and bring them into the Holy City, it was possible that daemons or even demons could do the same.
Just to be safe, I placed teleportation magic circles at all the spots where I felt the presence of the Evil God. This way, if a daemon appeared, I could immediately teleport to that location.
I walked around the entire Holy City and marked about three hundred locations for teleportation. I also purchased a map of the Holy City and marked the locations on it.
And then I realized.
When I connected the locations where I sensed the presence of the Evil God with lines, it formed the shape of a giant magic circle.
Ah, this is it!
I’ve seen something like this in an anime from my previous world.
It was the one where an entire city was sacrificed to create a certain rare item.
Analyzing the mechanism of the magic circle inscribed in the Holy City, it seemed that the energy needed to activate it did not come from the magic power or souls of the residents of the Holy City, which was somewhat of a relief.
This magic circle, when magic power is poured into its center, is meant to destroy everything within its borders.
To activate the magic circle of this size, the magical power of several demons would likely be necessary.
However, there are two individuals in the Holy City who could match such power: Seira, the Holy Maiden, and Duke Ifel, the ruler of the Holy City.
When I had heard that Duke Ifel was a combat mage, I did not think much about it. It means he has a slightly larger magic power,『 That’s about it, right?』, I thought.
But there’s no way Seira would draw such a magic circle, so by process of elimination, it would seem that Duke Ifel is the person of interest.
…… I should probably have a little chat with him.
Of course, I’m not going to go there and say something like 『You’re a demon!』.
I am a noble and the owner of Vestier the Beastman country. I should at least offer my regards—-to the ruler of the Holy City.
While there, I can have a closer look at Duke Ifel’s magic power.
As I had been walking around the Holy City, the sun was already setting. So, I decided to visit Duke Ifel’s place tomorrow.
And since he might not feel the need to meet me if I suddenly went there, I thought I would have Seira introduce me first.
Seira had told me that I could rely on her if I needed anything, so I decided to ask her right away.
Last I checked she seemed busy, but I wonder if she will make time for me?
At any rate, I’ll go see her tomorrow as well.
While thinking all this, I was tampering with the magic circle inscribed in the Holy City.
Mimicking the wavelength of demonic elements in the places where I felt the presence of the Evil God, I added several markings. Additionally, I erased all the crucial marks for activating the magic circle.
By doing this, the magic to destroy the Holy City won’t be activated.
Which is a major relief.
If a human were to try to activate the magic circle, it would simply not activate, but if it is a demon or monster, they will probably end up regretting it— I added that effect as a precaution.
「Now, time to go home」
Having done what I needed to do, I decided to return to the inn where my family was waiting.

──***──
「I’m home」
「Haruto-sama, welcome back」
When I returned to the inn where I had been staying since yesterday, Tina was the one to greet me.
Tina’s magic detection range was quite extensive. She seemed to have sensed my magic approaching the inn and was waiting by the door.
「Hey, where is everyone?」
Our accommodations were a large room, and last night, we all slept together.
It was fun, like a school trip.
But now, it seemed like Tina was the only one in the room.
「Rifa and the others haven’t returned yet. I thought Haruto-sama would be back soon, so I returned ahead」
「I see, thanks」
「Yes. By the way, have you had supper yet?」
「Hmm, not yet, but since I’ve worked up a sweat, I’m thinking of taking a bath first」
「I thought you might say that, I have already reserved the large private bath for you. Please relax there」
「Oh, thank you!」
I have a habit of taking a bath immediately after physical training, ever since I was young. Count Silverlei’s residence has a luxurious bath, and I enjoyed the bathing time—-
The main reason was that Tina would seize any opportunity to hug me, and I didn’t want her to think I smelled sweaty.
In this world, there is a magic spell called 『Clean』 that removed dirt and odor from the body. It was a must-learn spell for adventurers who couldn’t bathe for several days to weeks while exploring dungeons.
Of course, I could use it too, but even though the body’s dirt was removed, it couldn’t remove the sweat that had soaked into clothing, so I wanted to take a bath to change into fresh ones.
I wanted to change quickly as possible and have some quality time with Tina.
If Rifa and the others weren’t back yet, it was a chance for Tina and I to be alone together.
Suddenly, I had an idea.
「Do you want to join me in the bath, Tina?」
With the body-cleaning magic spell, once I removed my clothes, we could have some quality time together immediately.
「Is, is it okay?」
「Of course!」
Blushing, Tina agreed to take a bath with me.
「Then, let me prepare a bit before I join」
「Got it. I’ll go in first then」
I received the towels and change of clothes that Tina had prepared for me and headed to the large bath.
Upon arrival, I cast a recognition-impeding barrier along the walls of the bathhouse.
Since it was a high-end inn, I didn’t think anyone would be spying, but it was just in case. I absolutely didn’t want anyone to see my Tina’s body.
By the way, whenever Tina and I go out, I always do this. In this world, there were many public baths where you could be seen from the outside, so I didn’t want anyone to watch.
I washed my body and then got into the bathtub.
It was incredibly spacious.
The bath at my mansion at Ifrus Magic Academy was quite large, but this one was about twice the size.
There was plenty of room for all eight of my family members and one pet. I have to ask Shiro to enter in her small girl form though.
Tina, where are you?
As I waited for Tina with excitement, the dressing room became noisy.
「Isn’t it unfair for you and Master to take a bath alone together?」
「「That’s right!」」
「But, everyone hadn’t returned yet」
「But, Tina-sama, you were sneaking out of the room, weren’t you?」
「I also want to go in with Haruto」
「Oh, well, that’s」
「Umm…… I think I’m still not ready for a bath with Haruto-san」
「Come on, Luna, don’t say that, quickly undress!」
「Kyah! M-Meldie-san!?」
「Oh, Luna’s skin is so beautiful」
These voices sounded somewhat familiar—
Wait, could it be…….

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