Read Novel Full Vol 20 Chapter 8
Vol 20 Chapter 8
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Chapter 8 – The Response Was Excellent
My high spirits caused trouble for everyone, so I prepared something as an apology. I thought about whether it would be better to solve the problem with money, but I convinced myself that showing my sincerity with a gift was also a form of apology. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to apologize for high-spirited sexual harassment.
“Princess Annemarie, may I consider this request fulfilled?”
The long, long journey was finally over. Everyone seemed to be fine, but the sexual harassment incident made the voyage feel awkward and unnecessarily long.
Well, it took longer than usual because we anchored periodically to create a mermaid-safe zone, but it definitely felt longer than it was.
It would have been a little easier if I could have ended it all right then and there, but the awkwardness lasted longer because most of the apology items were things that shine on Dark Elf Island.
But that time is over now.
We have finally arrived at Dark Elf Island and entered safe waters.
Now, the request of Her Majesty the Queen is complete. I would have liked to wait a little longer to confirm the completion of the request, but since Pent was fidgeting, I decided to confirm it at this time.
“Yes. No problem. I have confirmed the completion of the request. Now, please confirm the reward.”
Even as I said this, Princess Annemarie looked at Pent and smiled softly. The little girl completely read my mind. I’m a little embarrassed.
“…Um, is this the divine treasure?”
What Princess Annemarie handed me was a thin piece of paper with an intricate pattern on it.
It looked like a magic circle, so it seemed like it could release or summon some kind of awesome magic or monster, but it was completely different from the Sea God’s divine treasure or the divine treasure that can transform. Could it be that the Sea God-sama didn’t create this divine treasure?
“I know what you’re trying to say, but it’s definitely a divine treasure, and there’s a good reason why it looks like that.”
“A reason?”
“Yes. I’ve heard that the creatures that use it are sea creatures, and they come in all different sizes and shapes, so they made it into a simple divine treasure that you stick on.”
“…I see.”
I was really satisfied with that explanation. Sea creatures are shaped like that for a reason. Especially deep sea creatures.
“If you stick the divine treasure on a creature, it can change its size at will, depending on the will of the person who stuck it on and the creature you stuck it on.”
“Hmm. Can the person who is attached to it also control it?”
That’s a little scary.
“Yes. If the recipient doesn’t have a proper thought process, then attaching it won’t do any good. Of course, you can’t control it at will either. The divine treasure will refuse any manipulation that threatens the dignity or life of the creature.”
When you put it like that, it makes sense. Even if it’s an intelligent sea creature like a whale or a dolphin, I don’t think it would understand if you asked it to shrink. It would be difficult to communicate with a jellyfish or something.
Pent’s intelligence seemed to be affected by the fact that the sea serpent was a rank A monster and a familiar monster.
“Well, let’s try it right away.”
Since I was confident in the effectiveness of the divine treasure, Princess Annemarie urged me to use it. She seemed enthusiastic about it.
Everyone else seemed very interested as well, and especially Pent didn’t seem to be able to wait, so I decided to accept her offer and use it.
“Pent… you’re already here, aren’t you?”
I started to call Pent, but he was already at my feet. He’s quick.
Now, all I have to do is attach this paper, or rather, this divine treasure.
“Hey, Princess Annemarie, is there a front and a back?”
Is the side with the pattern up or down?
“Please make sure the patterned side is in contact with the body.”
“Got it.
I’ll start again. I’ll turn the patterned side down and place it on Pent’s body… where should I place it? On his head? It feels different somehow. Let’s try it around his neck for now.
Oh, even though I just let it touch, the paper, or rather the divine treasure, stuck to Pent’s neck like it was sucking on it, and then the sacred item disappeared as if it had become one with him.
Is that okay? It’s kind of simple. The performance… Oh, is it because it’s a sea creature being used? They’ve refrained from a showy performance so as not to frighten it. It’s a kind consideration from the gentle Sea God-sama despite his bold appearance.
“Pent, I think this will be okay. Can you shrink?”
It seems that I, who put it on, can also operate it, but it would be better if Pent, who wanted this divine treasure, operated it himself.
“Wow!”
Pent nodded and shrank in front of me. Hey, hey, how much smaller are you going to get? You’re already smaller than when you were born, aren’t you?
Ah, it stopped.
“Well, Pent, aren’t you getting too small? I’m afraid I’ll crush you.”
He’s shrunk to the size of a loach, smaller than an eel. Oh, for some reason, Rimu came up to Pent and put him on his head.
“Oh, even a little Pent is cute. Don’t worry. It’s true that his strength and body will be weaker than when he was big, but he will still retain some of his original sturdiness. He won’t be easily crushed.”
“I see.”
I nodded in agreement with Princess Annemarie’s explanation. I felt like I’d said “I see” a lot.
Pent, who had been playing with Rimu, came over to me. Oh, he’s grown to the size of an eel this time. Even though it’s a divine treasure he’s just received, he uses it skilfully.
Pent wraps himself around my leg and starts climbing up my body. It tickles. Pent climbs up to my face and rubs his face against my cheek.
To be honest, I never thought reptiles were cute when I was in Japan, but Pent is very cute. To put it simply, his cuteness made me melt.
As my face collapsed to the point where I could see it myself, I stroked Pent’s little head with my fingers.
“Whoa!”
“…Pat Rimu too.”
This request came after Rimu suddenly jumped on me. Was it because I was so enamored with Pent that he felt lonely?
You’re too cute. Is this heaven?
“Fufu, Pent, I’m happy for you. But, Master, your face is so weird.”
Ines said something terrible to me, but I was aware that my expression was breaking down, so I accepted it without question.
My face is weird right now, so I can’t help but agree. The point is, it’s my face right now. I really want to believe that it’s not my normal face that’s weird.
I want to play with Rimu and Pent some more, but since we’re back on the Dark Elf Island, I have to take Princess Annemarie and Felicia home.
We’ll play at night.
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“All right, today’s the day. I’m going to do everything I can. I’m going to apologize…”
The following day, after having a good time with Rimu and Pent, and then with Ines as well, I look in the mirror and motivate myself.
I know Alessia-san and the others don’t really care, but I have to make a clear distinction. Today, I’m going to apologize with all my might and feel refreshed.
I’ve already talked things over with Ines, and when I took Felicia to the village yesterday, I gave the dark elves more of the goods than I promised Felicia. All that’s left is Girasole.
As I was about to leave the room, Rimu climbed onto my head, and Pent slithered up my body and wrapped himself around my neck.
Pent seems to be more comfortable at a size slightly larger than an eel, and except when he is playing with Rimu, he maintains his current size.
I’m glad to think that Pent won’t feel lonely anymore. I hadn’t even noticed that Pent was lonely, but I’ll take care of him from now on.
“Well, I’ve prepared an apology for everyone, so please give me some time after this.”
After breakfast, I call the people at Girasole. Phew, I’m nervous. I don’t know if the person will like the gift I’ve chosen until I give it to them.
It’s the same even if the recipient is a loved one. It’s even more difficult because it’s a gift from the perpetrator of sexual harassment, but the atmosphere seems to allow it, so it should be okay as long as I put my sincerity into it.
“An apology? …Ah, the one from back then. Don’t worry about it, but if it makes Wataru feel better, I’ll accept it.”
Alessia-san replies as if to say, “Oh, that happened too?” I knew that reaction, too.
They were a group of beautiful A-rank adventurers. My outburst was probably nothing for them to worry about, as they could easily handle it in their spare time. I understood this after some time.
But as a small-minded person, I wanted to make sure that I put things right. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to relax and indulge in my fantasies.
“Thank you. Let’s land on the island first. Oh, please prepare your swimsuit.”
After finishing the preparations, I landed on the Dark Elf Island with Alessia-san and the others. It would have been possible to use it from the deck of the luxury liner, but since there was a summoning limit, I decided to move. It should be more fun to play with as many people as possible.
I moved to the beach and called Felicia. I felt bad about interrupting the family reunion, but I also thought it would be a shame if she didn’t get to see the new products.
When everything was ready, the excited gazes of the beautiful women in their swimsuits were all focused on me. I was lucky to get to see such a wonderful sight as an apology for sexual harassment.
“Well, the first thing I’d like to introduce is this. I think anyone who likes to move around will like it. Ship Summoning!”
It’s starting to sound like a TV shopping show, but anyway, I summon four ships, the maximum number I can summon at one time.
“…A small ship? It looks like it has a lot of things attached to it, but is this also a ship, Wataru?”
I can understand Alessia-san’s simple question. It’s a strange ship, different from the ones I’ve summoned so far.
When I looked at it before, I thought, “Is this a yacht?”
“It’s a yacht that you sail yourself, and it’s a speed-type yacht that specializes in racing.”
Some people’s eyes lit up. I had expected this kind of reaction from the speed-obsessed members, so it wasn’t a problem. I was also grateful that the other members, who didn’t seem to be interested in racing, also reacted with interest.
“And it flies a little, too.”
It doesn’t fly completely, but since most of the hull is above the water’s surface, it wouldn’t be wrong to describe it as flying.
“There’s no point in explaining the principles at length, so I’ll appoint you all as crew.”
It feels a little strange to be a crew member on a private yacht, but let’s put that aside for now and quickly appoint everyone as staff.
I imagine the knowledge of sailing is now flowing into their heads. I hear a few excited voices here and there. I know, right? A flying yacht is exciting, isn’t it?
The response is good. My apology seems to have been well received.
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