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Chapter 1 – Steady Development
“Wataru-sama! That island is the Dark Elf Island, isn’t it?”
“Princess, you shouldn’t shout so loud!”
Princess Annemarie shouts happily on the deck of the Lutto, pointing to the Dark Elf Island.
She really is full of energy, even though she was warned by Lea-san.
It’s good that she’s energetic, but I feel a little sorry for Lea-san, who is probably also Princess Annemarie’s guardian, so I wish she would calm down a little more.
At first, I was worried about her homesickness because she is still a young girl, but day by day, she has become a Loli princess full of energy.
Maybe I set the bar too high…
“Yes. All the mermaids are going to live on this island, so make sure you check it out.”
“Yes!”
Princess Annemarie, who gave a cheerful answer, looks excitedly at the Dark Elf Island, which still looks like a pea-sized island.
On the first day of the journey, she looked like a borrowed cat, but the child’s adaptability was amazing.
At first, she was so nervous that it was hard for me to watch her, as she had to be useful to me, the apostle of Creator God-sama, and we held an emergency meeting to see how she was doing.
I managed to convince them (mainly Felicia and Alessia-san) that children, even a princess, should be like children, and we managed to relax her shoulders.
During the meeting, there was a discussion that it was not right for me to use honorifics, and a strange proposal was made: I would speak to the Princess in a normal way, and the Loli Princess would speak to me in a respectful way.
Also, I think it’s time to stop using honorifics and “san” for Alessia-san and the others as well, just to be on the safe side. They said, “Wataru-san is like an exclusive employer,” and a decision was made to address Girasole without honorifics.
Although I can still handle the situation, it is still very difficult for me to call Alessia-san and the others without honorifics.
…Well, let’s leave aside calling Alessia-san and the others.
Princess Annemarie now leads a very busy life.
Every morning, she goes to church to pray, then she and Claretta-san clean the church and have breakfast.
After breakfast, she asks me every morning if I need any help, but basically, I have no work for her, so she and Lea-san study until noon.
After studying and eating lunch, she plays energetically with Rimu and Pent.
She runs around the unknown ship as much as she can and swims happily in the pool as a mermaid again.
During this exploration, Princess Annemarie discovers the existence of the beauty salon and asks me for permission to use it.
She may be young, but she is still a woman, and she seems very interested in beauty. I told her no that it was too early, but she looked so desperate that I couldn’t help but give her permission.
I was worried about whether it was safe for a loli to get a beauty treatment, but Alessia-san and the others said there was nothing to worry about because they were using their knowledge of beauty treatments to tailor them to the child’s needs. The knowledge cheat effect of the staff appointment is amazing.
In addition, we gave permission for the mermaids who accompany Princess Annemarie to use the beauty treatments, so I am now worshipped in a different way than the apostle of the Creator God.
I think it was a wise decision on my part because Lea-san was happy, and my popularity among the mermaids increased significantly.
So, my life with the mermaids is going well, but there is one thing I regret.
It was the second day after we left the Mermaid Kingdom. When the monsters gathered around the “Chris” and we decided to destroy them, I decided to let the mermaids level up anyway, and that’s what we ended up doing.
When the monsters gather, it is time for the mermaids to level up efficiently. I was happy that this was a good thing because the stronger they got, the safer they would be.
But… when Princess Annemarie happily told me a few days ago that she had surpassed level 100, I realized that I had made a mistake.
I didn’t set out to gather monsters, but leveling up on the ship was too efficient.
According to my original intention, it’s reassuring that the mermaids accompanying us are getting stronger, so it’s not a problem. But… from the Princess’s point of view, is it possible that I’m the one who made the Loli Mermaid Princess break level 100 and level up?
…The future husband who will be Princess Annemarie’s companion. I’m sorry about that.
“Oh, people are gathering. It’s the dark elves, isn’t it?”
Princess Annemarie’s voice made me look at the island, and I saw that the island I had seen in the distance was just around the corner. We should prepare to disembark soon.
On this visit, I plan to deliver supplies, introduce the mermaids, and invite them aboard the Chris, but first, I need to finish introducing the mermaids without incident.
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“Village Chief, Deputy Village Chief, it’s been a long time.”
“”Wataru-san, it’s been a while.””
We land on Dark Elf Island and exchange adult greetings with the village chief and deputy village chief.
The village chief and the villagers gathered here seemed curious about the unknown new member, so I decided to introduce them on the beach.
It seems impossible to introduce the princess while she’s standing on the beach, but it can’t be helped since it happened so suddenly this time.
“So, let’s see… well, first of all, let me introduce these two people here. Princess Annemarie and Lea-san.”
“P-Princess…?”
The village chief looked like a pigeon hit by a peashooter at my words, and the deputy village chief and the villagers were all in a panic.
Of course, they would be surprised to be introduced to a princess out of the blue.
But as a college student, I don’t know how to introduce the princess in a casual manner, so I hope they will do their best to handle it.
If we could have at least called and let them know in advance… I would have sent Felicia ahead and talked to the village chief and the others the day before. That way, the village chief and the others could have prepared in advance.
I think if it had been in the beginning, when I was struggling after falling into this world, I would have been able to recognize this problem and deal with it.
I have to reflect on the fact that I got so used to the convenience of machines that I overlooked the things that could be done by human power.
I will try to make the best of this mistake next time, but for now, I’m sorry, but let’s continue the conversation.
“Yes. Princess Annemarie is the second princess of the Mermaid Kingdom. I have come to consult with you about the protection of this island and the stay of the mermaids here.”
“M-mermaids… protection, isn’t it? I don’t think there’s a problem if it’s Wataru-san who introduced them, but I’m afraid I don’t understand what you’re talking about. For now, would you mind if I ask you more about it at home?”
“Yes. Please.”
That’s right. It’s hard to understand something like that when it comes out of the blue, isn’t it? For now, let’s ask Felicia to explain in detail while we are led to the village chief’s house and treated to some tea.
“Wataru-sama, is everything alright?”
Princess Annemarie spoke to me anxiously as we drank tea in the living room of the village chief’s house.
The village chief and the others were very nervous, so Princess Annemarie’s concern was understandable.
“It is all right. As I told you, the chief of this island is Felicia’s father, so he will listen to what we have to say. Besides, I’m sure he’ll be pleased with our proposal since it will ensure the island’s safety and prevent its isolation.”
“I see. Of course… I’m glad to hear that.”
Princess Annemarie smiles as if relieved. She was a naive loli princess on the Chris, but now she is in princess mode, and her smile is very elegant.
She’s still so young, but she’s brilliant at using different attitudes to suit different situations. As I was admiring her, Princess Annemarie warned me that I was using honorifics.
Alessia-san and the others often warn me about it, and I feel like I’m having a hard time these days.
It is a great advantage to be able to talk to beautiful women in a friendly way, but it is difficult when they are too beautiful.
With Carla-san, it is easy to talk to her even though she is beautiful, but with Ilma-san, her reaction is so erotic that I get nervous even though I know she is teasing me.
I want to do something about it, but it’s frustrating that I can’t. Is harem too much for me? But I don’t want to give up.
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“Sorry to keep you waiting.”
After a moment of agony, Felicia, the village chief, and the deputy village chief entered the room while we were chatting over a cup of tea.
Felicia’s expression was somewhat satisfied, so the explanation must have gone well. I was a little relieved.
After we greeted each other as adults again, the village chief took his seat and began to speak.
“Wataru-san, Princess Annemarie. I have heard about Felicia, and I, for one, am very grateful for the offer. However, this is too big a deal for just me and the deputy village chief to decide, so I would like to explain the situation to the residents of this village and the Hot Spring Village before making a decision. Is that all right?”
As expected, the village chief’s words were favorable.
Both the village chief and the deputy village chief are smiling, and even if they explain the situation to the villagers, the likelihood of their acceptance seems quite high.
Well, it would be almost impossible to land on the island without permission, and even though it is too far away to have frequent interaction, it is a proposal that would allow for safe exchange with other countries, so there is no way not to accept it.
My only concern was the rejection of other races, but they are not human; they are mermaids. Since they are both races targeted by human supremacists, I thought there was little chance of rejection. The explanation to the villagers was that they were all good people, with a few exceptions, so there would be no problem.
Oh, there was one more thing to worry about. That guy… Huh? I can’t remember his name.
Let’s see… I’m a little worried about the person who liked Felicia and caused problems… but he seems to be strictly trained, so he’ll probably be fine… right?
Anyway, I’ll be sure to ask Felicia about his name later. If I forget his name when I meet him, the hatred will be out of fashion.
…I don’t have many worries, and we’ve only met face-to-face, but I think we’re done with this discussion here.
If I leave Felicia behind, she will be able to explain any concerns, and she will do a good job of discussing them with the villagers.
I asked Princess Annemarie for her opinion, and she said it was only natural that it would take time, so I decided to end the discussion at this point.
“I understand. I will visit you again after the explanation to the villagers is over. How many days should I come back?”
If it takes time, I would like some advice on how to use the Sea God’s sacred treasure, and it might be a good idea to have the mermaids explore the area around the island.
Perhaps I should ask permission first?
“We have to travel to and from the hot spring village, so if you could give us three days, that would be great.”
“I understand. Then I’ll leave it up to you this time.”
Three days would give us about a day to discuss the matter. The village chief and the others seemed to think it would be easy to explain to the villagers. This negotiation was a piece of cake.
If it’s only for three days, it’s better to explore after reaching an agreement so there won’t be any problems and we can relax on the Chris.