With this and that, we returned to the village and began the days of improving our levels until the waves came.
Within that time, I went on an expedition with the high-leveled Raphtalia and the other slaves.
Ah~… Speaking of which, it’s about the events of the night we returned to the village.
I tried my daily work of compounding with the mortar.
After a moment of grinding, the herbs became a blackened waste and gave off a foul stench.
It’s not at a level I should fail.
The more I grind, the more the waste increased.
I was only infusing the herbs so I’m puzzled about why they would change into charcoal.
When I try compounding something else, it always fails.
….It seems like I’ve become unable to compound because of the curse’s influence.
In addition to that… the so-called Raph species are keeping a watchful eye in the village.
Raphtalia begins swinging her sword outside for the sake of nighttime training.
The tanuki-looking, raccoon-looking monsters known as the Raph came inside the room without anyone noticing.
Come to think of it, they also can use the same illusion magic as Raphtalia.
It’s quite convenient.
And yet, they came in a large group.
Their appearance is relatively cute.
It seems there are generations of various types but that part was pretty ambiguous so I didn’t really understand it.
The Raph extends its paw forward and strikes the ground seven times with a digit.
They’re the seventh generation Raph species? Or I should say, they’ve got a modest attitude.
They seem to understand human language in some respects and are greatly different from those noisy birds.
In terms of liking or disliking them, I think it would be more on the liking side.
The Raphs who entered the room were small and they cry out while approaching me.
…For some reason it’s noisy outside.
While they’re talking I casually stroke the Raphs.
Their feel isn’t bad.
Apparently I made this when I was crazy but…unexpectedly, I did a good job with them.
You have unlocked the requirements for the Raph Shield!
You have unlocked the requirements for the Tali Shield!
You have unlocked the requirements for the Lia Shield!
You have unlocked the requirements for the Original Raph Shield!
You have unlocked the requirements for the Battle Raph Shield!
….etc
Raph Shield 0/20 C
Ability Sealed….Equipment Bonus, Raph Species Growth Correction (Small) Raph Species Attack Designation 1 (Limited Time Offer) Raphtalia’s Ability Correction (Small)
Proficiency 0
“Rafu~” (Raph)
“Rafu~?” (Raph)
“Is this a kid or an adult? I think there was a large one, right? How about you?” (Naofumi)
“Rafu~!” (Raph)
…I want to try touching it a little.
While I stroke it, I lie face up as if it was a pillow.
Somehow it smells like Raphtalia.
“Rafu~” (Raph)
“Naofumi-sama! It’s almost time for….” (Raphtalia)
“…What..are you doing?” (Raphtalia)
“Hm? It kind of came to play so I’m just keeping it company though?” (Naofumi)
“Fake~!” (Raph)
“Be quiet!” (Raphtalia)
“Ah…” (Naofumi)
“Naofumi-sama, please don’t play with the Raph species so much.” (Raphtalia) [T/N: Somebody’s jealous~]
“Is that so? I’ve always wanted this kind of pet though. To be honest, it’s my type of monster.” (Naofumi)
“It’s a promise with me!” (Raphtalia)
“Why do you hate it so much?” (Naofumi)
If I think about it properly, am I a hentai otaku!?
No, she’s not a girlfriend. Instead, she feels more like a daughter.
I doubt people sleep on their daughter’s stomaches though.
The subspecies are also quite diverse.
There’s a specimen that can pull carriages like the Filorials too.
Those were originally Caterpillands though.
“Umm… how should I say it, it’s embarrassing to watch.” (Raphtalia)
“So it’s that kind of thing.” (Naofumi)
By the way, the ability that was in the shield before, the Attack Designation 1 allows me to direct the Raphs to focus their attacks on the monster I indicate.
Also, a variety of other instructions appeared.
The next day.
Atla, Firo and Kiel were kept in the village plaza and I was told to scold them by Raphtalia.
In reality, I was the one who went crazy and they were just taking my side so I think the fault should be mine.
I feel like I’m in no position to assign punishments…….
Or rather, I should be the one receiving a punishment instead.
I heard that I also assaulted the merchants in my territory.
According to Firo, I didn’t have enough materials and so Firo raided those possessing what I needed from the sky or something.
Well, they were recompensated, and they were told not to approach the location beforehand so the merchants who did approach were at fault.
Furthermore, Melty collected all the evidence in the area so there shouldn’t be any false reports.
To be frank, I feel guilty about Sadina’s brown colouring. The person herself doesn’t care and is just happily drinking alcohol though.
That her drinking ability has increased is comforting, but it’s my fault that it became such an outrageous situation and I do my own self-reflection.
If I am sternly cautioned by Raphtalia now ….but then those three won’t get the message.
She was asked before but I’ll ask her again.
Firo spoke after Atla did.
And then she cries with flowing tears….oh Jeez.
Just how attached was she.
Were you that pleased about being able to fly in the sky?
I was an arrogant villain! I wasn’t nice!
Or so I could respond but….it seems like I might step on a land mine so I’ll stay silent.
For a punishment, I must assign something the person will hate so that they’ll reflect.
In Atla’s case, she might conversely be happy with whatever I order her to do.
Alright.
Atla emits a negative aura towards Fohl.
That Fohl, he now obediently obeys Raphtalia.
Damn. Raphtalia doesn’t need you!
Or rather, what the hell am I thinking.
How should I punish Firo?
It seems like going three days without food or something will be enough for her to reflect. I can probably use the Monster Crest to reinforce it as well.
The problem is… it’s dangerous because there’s the possibility that Firo may lose judgement from hunger and cause an outrageous incident though.
Motoyasu starts addressing me.
He’ll probably talk about something indecent again.
Let’s ignore him.
Grr… speaking of which, I heard the whole story.
At first he was a subordinate of the crazy me but he was told by Melty that Raphtalia was someone related to Firo and so he recognised Raphtalia as a person and not a pig, and finally was persuaded to cooperate and such.
Nevertheless, Firo’s punishment and Motoyasu’s reward, huh…..
Alright!
I activate the Monster Crest and made it so she would suffer if she violated it.
Motoyasu’s eyes shine!
Don’t bring your face so close, it’s disgusting.
Motoyasu’s three followers protest while releasing bloodlust.
I don’t care. If this much isn’t done then it won’t be a reward nor a punishment!
Motoyasu untied the rope Firo was bound with.
When he does, Firo struggles and starts flying in the sky.
I’m the one who gave the punishment though.
Flapping her wings, Firo flew at quite a fast speed.
She barely stopped within thirty metres.
Motoyasu ran and chased after her.
Firo fled while flying.
Is that a date?
It’s fine since Motoyasu seems very delighted.
Yeah. With this, they won’t come back for a while.
Those three are annoying.
In that case you guys should go claim Motoyasu yourselves.