Being Able to Edit Skills in Another World, I Gained OP Waifus 182 Episode 182 "In Order To Solve The Mystery Of The Waters

The next morning. You're at your vacation ho in the sanctuary of Mischlila.

I'm afraid that's what happened.

As we transitioned to the recreation area, we were listening to Leticia and Cutlass' reports.

It was last night that we transitioned here.

One night later, and now Cecil, Aine, Iris, Raphilia, Leticia, and Cutlass are gathered in the living room of the villa. Rita should still be in the saint's labyrinth.

Letitia's report was brief and accurate.

Rita, Cutlass, and Letitia have taken care of Delilira (a golem with an entrance) and the rmaid (a rmaid) girl up the river.

Both the rmaid and the body of the demon found in the village - the "Horned Serpent" - are creatures of the sea and cannot be in the river.

And that for so reason there was not a single 'sea-related quest' in the Adventurer's Guild.

''It's kind of ...... spooky, isn't it?''

I agree.

, Letitia and Cutlass all nodded in unison.

Cecil and Iris also have a difficult look on their faces.

Aine and Rafilia stand up when they hear the sound of water boiling. It looks like they're going to make a cup of tea.

'What do you think, Cecil and Iris?'

I'd like to hear what the rmaid has to say. If you're a sub-human of the sea, you might have information about the Demon Dragon's Dungeon, which is located by the sea.

'Yes. If you're a sub-human associated with the sea, you might listen to what Iris has to say.

...... You have a point. Either way, we can't just leave that rmaid girl alone like this.

I think I should at least listen to what they have to say while I return them to the sea.

Besides, Iris has the blood of a sea dragon. To the sub-humans of the sea, she is the descendant of a god-like being. The current Iris might be able to communicate with the rmaid girl. If Cecil is with her, we can manage any magic-related problems.

I guess I should have the two of them go to the Saintess first.

Besides, the sea dragon Kerkator said that the sea is noisy lately. This might have sothing to do with what happened.

It's just like Cecil said, the place that seems to be the Demon Dragon Dungeon is by the sea.

I think it's best to do so preliminary research on the area before you go there.

I understand. I'm sorry to say that we just arrived here, but do you think Cecil and Iris can go to the holy woman's place? Aine and Rafilia, would you be able to escort them? It shouldn't take too long to get to the 'Delilira Labyrinth' if you take a horse.

「「「「 yes!

Cecil and Iris raised their hands in unison, and Aine and Rafilia's voices ca back from the kitchen.

I asked Aine and Rafilia to co back once I dropped Cecil and Iris off, and I asked them to investigate the Adventurer's Guild. Aine might be able to get so information that won't be revealed. There's no need to rush.

Yes, I understand. It's important to investigate, but it's also important to have tea with everyone.

With that, Aine and Rafilia hand out tea to everyone.

It's tea ti after breakfast.

I really want to make it a nap ti afterwards, but .......

I rescued the rmaid girl, you know. I can't just ignore the rest, can I?

I have so things on my mind, so I'll check them out where I can.

What can I do to help you, my dear boy?

Co with to see Mr. Dolgor, the rchant. Mr. Dolgor is also a mber of the rchant's Guild, so he might be able to give you so information.

Yes, sir.

May I join you?

Letitia said.

'There aren't many rchants you can trust, are there? If you're the one Nagi-san relies on, I'd like to get acquainted with you.'

Okay. Okay, so Letitia's on my team.

Now the division of labour has been decided.

, Leticia, and Cutlass went to the rchant Dolgor-san's place to gather information.

Cecil, Iris, Aine and Rafilia went to Saintess's and t up with Rita. We'll get so information from the saint and, if possible, a story about the rmaid girl. Let's do this.

'I shouldn't have, I almost forgot. Lady Cutlass.

Iris clapped her hands together.

'My brother has asked for a letter. Please show this to Mr. Dolgor.

What is it at ......? This,

'You went to take the knighthood exam with the help of the rchant, didn't you, Mr. Cutlass? I thought it would be a good idea to follow up on that.

Ha!

Cutlass's eyes widened.

'It was! I had the help of Mr. Dolgor!

Apparently, the rchant, Dolgor-san, makes it a hobby to help the young ones.

So when Cutlass was taking the 'knighthood qualification exam' too, he helped change my address or let accompany the caravan to the royal capital.

Actually, I should have gone to greet him earlier.

I can't let them know who ...... Cutlass is, you know. We decided not to tell anyone until we were ready.

After all, Cutlass is the hidden princess of the royal family, right?

Besides, now that she's aware of her gender, Cutlass is no longer the sa girl she used to be. I thought it would be better to go to see Mr. Dolgor, with all the preparations in place and with by his side to follow up, so that his true identity would not be revealed.

'This letter should vouch for Cutlass's position, I'm sure. I asked Iris to do it for . 'Let's take this and go and say hello to Mr. Dolgor. I'll co with you.

'Thank you! 'I know,'

Well, what can I say?

For the sake of the invincible 'no work life', we want to make sure that we don't have to go backwards.

We'll have a cup of tea and a smoke, then we'll check our equipnt and go to ...... when things settle down. Take it easy and don't rush.

「「「「「「 oh! 」」」」」」

So we started getting ready to go out: .......

'I'm sorry, Cutlass. Can you go out with for a minute?

I whispered into Cutlass's ear. Then I beckoned him to and led him down the hallway.

I had sothing I needed to do before I left.

'Of course it's fine, sir. What can I do for you, sir?

Cutlass also whispered back into my ear.

I took out a short spear from the bag of packages.

The Telescoping Spear Fetra that I bought in the hidden market. It's a reconstructed version of it.

I bought this at the market in the port city of Ilgafa. I was wondering if you would be willing to use it for Cutlass.

......

Cutlass looked at with a glint in his eye.

You don't have to do that for ," he said, "you don't have to do that for . If you have done that for , I don't know what to do to repay you at ......!

Don't worry about it so much,

No.

Cutlass kneeled down in front of .

I am Arujido's subordinate, or rather, slave. Whenever my master does anything to , I have no choice but to repay him, even if it ans returning the favor!

I'm in trouble myself if you do that. I have to 'readjust' this spear with Cutlass from now on.

...... Huh?

Cutlass's eyes widened. Co to think of it, I didn't ntion it.

This ti, we had to hastily create a quick structure in the market," he said. I need to stabilize the concept. This spear is for Cutlass, so I have to adjust it with Cutlass' magic. So...

''Also, of course. I hope so!

Cutlass tapped his chest with a pop.

It is natural for to cooperate with the magic item that Arujidono enhanced, so it is only natural for to help in its readjustnt. In fact, I'd rather ask you to do it for !

Okay.

You're aweso. Hey, Cutlass.

'Co on, co on, we don't have much ti. Let's 'recalibrate' the spear before we go out!

With that, Cutlass pulled my hand away and went to his room.

─ Nagi Cutlass Letitia team── Nagi Cutlass Letitia team──.

One hour later

'huh, "Priestess of the Sea Dragon", a letter handwritten by the Lady Iris-Hafeua?

This is Dolgor's mansion, which is always a great place to be at a recreational area.

I was shown into the parlor, and first handed a letter from Iris.

Cutlass and Leticia are sitting on the sofa, looking around restlessly.

You'll be surprised. This room is full of sea dragon goods. It's a room full of sea dragon goods.

''Hmmm. ...... My God! So, Cutlass is in the service of Master Iris!

Or, more accurately, Lady Iris's bodyguard, who is now part of my party.

I'm not lying.

Cutlass is a party companion and I'm superficially working as Iris's bodyguard.

''You know the story about the trouble Cutlass had with the 'knight qualification exam' he was supposed to take, Dolgor-san, right?

Yes, sir. And that there was a mass exodus of ghosts in the streets at the sa ti.

Cutlass was my party mate at the ti, and he helped solve the problem.

'What! But I heard that at that ti a mysterious light fell from the sky and wiped out the ghosts!

Yes, I've had the chance to see it up close and personal.

It was like a blessing in disguise, I'm told.

Maybe it's a blessing from the heavenly dragon.

Exactly. Very!

Mr. Dolgor is excited.

He wouldn't believe if I told him that Cecil and Rita had combined and used extre magic. ......

'At that ti, Lord Iris-sama ca to the streets to receive the nobles who were coming to Ilgafa. It was at that ti that Lord Iris recognized the work of Cutlass and said that he should be one of .

...... Is that what it was about?

I'm one of those people who was saved by Nagi and Mr. Cutlass.

Leticia stood up and declared.

She glanced at with a sideways glance, closed one eye--

Ghosts ...... skeletons ...... fought desperately against the flood of undead. If it wasn't for the support of Nagi-san and the others, I would have ...... lost my life.

'Oh ...... the Viscountesses such as that.'

Mr. Dolgor turned his gaze towards Cutlass.

'I'm so proud of you, Cutlass! I didn't know the boy I supported had the courage to stand up to the undead. That's sothing to look up to!

............

"Cutlass?

"Oh, no!

Cutlass looked up in a panic.

His cheeks and earlobes were bright red. He put his hands on his thighs and rubbed his knees together from earlier.

It's okay, sir. I'm fine.

Cutlass is waving his hand in an awkward, awe-inspiring manner.

When his fingertip touches my cheek...

What?

Cutlass squeezed his knees closed.

"Cutlass. Are you okay?

It's fine. I was on my way to ...... for a mont and had a happy mont ......

Cutlass looked at with glazed eyes.

His shoulders were trembling. I think I can hear the sound of my heart thumping.

...... Yeah. I knew I shouldn't have 'readjusted' before I left.

I'm sure there's still so of my magic inside the cutlass. Every ti you touch , it trembles.

I'll follow up on that.

Cutlass said that he wanted to put protecting people before his position as a knight .......

I got up from my seat and bowed to Mr. Dolgor.

Cutlass saw that and did the sa. Then she takes a deep breath and...

That's right. I've decided to join Souma-Nagi's party as a new way to go. I apologize to Dolgor for the help he gave in taking the knight's exam: ......

Cutlass let out a long breath with his head bowed deeply.

He looks at and his cheeks loosen as if he's embarrassed. Finally, he seems to have cald down.

'Look up, Cutlass.'

Mr. Dolgor smiled serenely.

'Helping the young ones is a hobby of mine, you know. As long as you have found your way, that's all right.

Mr. Dolgor: "Mr. Dolgor: ......

But what's with the collar?

Mr. Dolgor pointed to the 'master-servant contract collar' around Cutlass' neck.

'This, this is for ...... to enhance myself!

Cutlass touched his hand to the collar and declared.

'Make yourself (by making yourself a slave to Arujidono. (By having your skills reconfigured) to make you stronger. In order to elevate you (to the sa position as all the other slaves as a worthy slave), we have made a master-servant contract!

I see. To make stronger (in a difficult position). And make you a worthy knight. I see. If the "Priestess of the Sea Dragon" is involved, you must be right.

"Ha ha ha!

Cutlass and Mr. Dolgor looked at each other and smiled.

The only thing I want to do is to repay you for all the help you've given , Dolgor-san. Do you have any requests for quests?

Quest?

Yes, Arujidono... no, I talked it over with Nagi-san and we decided to do it. That's the least I could do.

Cutlass looked at .

I guess it's my turn to go from here. I'm also gathering information.

'We're indebted to Dolgor-san as well. If there is anything that the adventurers need help with there, we would like to be of help. What do you think?

Sure, there's a pressing issue: ......

Mr. Dolgor looked to the side as if in trouble.

'That's sothing that ti will tell, you know. It's not particularly worth asking for a quest.'

What's the problem?

We get invited to the house quite often.

Soliciting?

It's the 'rookie training' solicitation.

""Rookie training!"

, Cutlass, and Leticia's voices are all together.

I've told the two of them that the new lord, Royeld, was treated badly in the port city of Irgafa in the 'rookie training'.

As for the person who brought it up, they are still investigating it in Irgafa.

But ...... why is there talk of 'rookie training' at a recreational area?

'Father!'

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

The door to the parlor opened and Dolgor's daughter appeared.

''I apologize for being a visitor. I'm the one soliciting for 'rookie training' again!

'Again, ...... even though I just turned it down the other day. ......

Dolgor-san sat up with a bitter face.

''I heard that there is a 'rookie training' for adventurers and noble servants, etc., using a large ship at the sea. I heard that the number of participants is insufficient, and the rchant's Guild has also received a solicitation for ...... , too, it seems I've been spotted.

By the sea?

'A secret program, I'm told. That's why the beach north of the resort is currently closed to people. ...... It's a pain in the ass.

''That's possible because the noble Lords of ...... are helping with the training, isn't it?

It's ......, so it's a ssy story.

Sighs Dolgor-san.

''A number of people from the rchant guild also said that we should send a few people out to socialize. That's why I'll be talking to them as well. ......

...... "Newcor Training" ......?

If it is the sa as the one that took place in the port city of Ilgafa, then .......

The sa people could be doing ...... the sa kind of training.

............ good.

'Um. If you don't mind. Can I sneak a look at that solicitation, too?

I said.

"Yeah, you can go ahead.

Mr. Dolgor nodded easily.

'There's a landing at the top of the stairs where you can look into the front door. Why don't you take a look at it from there? I don't think I'll be able to talk to Ilis-sama's direct adventurers at ...... as expected, but I hope it's helpful.

Saying that, Mr. Dolgor sighed.

You must be really fed up with that 'recruitnt'. That 'solicitation'.

That's why. I'd like you to join . Cutlass, Letitia.

Of course, sir. I would like to see with my own eyes who is troubling Mr. Dolgor.

And I will not allow myself to overlook the fact that a nobleman is involved.

Cutlass and Leticia are also on board.

If the 'rookie training' that Dolgor-san says is taking place in the ocean, it might be an obstacle to finding ...... the 'Dungeon of the Demon Dragon'.

Besides, it's also possible that the rmaids Leticia and the others found - the sea sub-humans - are involved.

If that's the case, we need to find out for sure.

And so we were guided to the place where we were told about the "recruiters' training"...

At the sa ti, in the Maze of Saint Delilah, Cecil, Rita and Iris.

「「「「 Thanks for coming by! Saints! 」」」」

Cecil, Iris, Aine and Rafilia arrived at the Delilira Maze.

''Koto,''

Golems appeared from everywhere, as if they were waiting for the four of them to arrive. The golems moved a rock that blocked the entrance to the labyrinth and invited Cecil and the others inside.

The place they were led to was a small room with flowing water.

It must have been maintained for visitors. There are even fittings to connect the horses and a manger.

"Well then, the horses, follow .

Cecil pulled his hoof and connected it to the wall hardware.

The horses that had been explained the situation in Nagi's "Life Negotiation 《Hood Negotiation》" are all doing as they are told with a look of understanding. These were the horses that had pulled the carriage for on the previous trip. They must have gotten used to their master's 'strange adventures'.

'We will return later. Please give Aine and Rafilia-san a ride to town.

Buhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

Cecil pats on the back, "Riddle that! And so the horses snorted.

''Saints, did you even make a room like this for us?''

She must have been concerned about it. She must be a saint with a strong sense of responsibility.

That's a lesson in justice, isn't it?

At the words of Aine, Iris and Raphilia, the golems nodded with a 'kokku kokku kokku'.

Because she is such a saint, she couldn't leave the rmaid girl in distress unattended, which is why she brought her to the labyrinth like this.

When I think about it, Delilah is a saint and a necessary person in this land, Cecil and the others thought.

In the anti, Iris-san and I will et up with Rita-san.

Aine and Master, take care of yourself on the road.

With a snap, Cecil and Iris raise their hands and head to the back of the labyrinth.

After this, Aine and Rafilia are planning to return to the town after taking plenty of rest.

The two of them will be tasked with the Adventurer's Guild and shopping in the town.

''Nah-kun said we want to have a 'barbecue party' at the seaside on this trip.

'You told about the 'seaside event' in the original world the other day.

'Huh? Didn't Rafilia-san find out when Nah-kun was about to fall asleep?

I don't care about the details. Anyway, this ti I'd like to do 'I'd like to be able to wear sunscreen and my hand slips when I'm wearing sunscreen' and 'I'd like to be able to feel liberated and unprotected on a deserted island'.

'Yes. For that to happen, we need to get this case out of the way.

I'm motivated! Oh!

Aine and the others see Cecil and Iris off as they talk about these things.

And then Cecil and Iris, who went to the depths of the labyrinth...

Thank you, Rita. Dear Rita.

Cecil, little Ilis!

The middle of the Delilira Labyrinth.

Rita and Saint Delilira were in the pool room that Nagi and the others had easily cleared before.

d*mn it. I was so worried about you. We were worried.

Rubbing, Rita patted them both on the head.

'Cecil and Iris, did you notice anything unusual about them?'

It wasn't much. It was just that Nagi-sama and I invented a new magic.

It was supposed to be called 'Hisasshoumarou' but it ended up cutting a giant land snake into rounds, but I suppose it's nothing special.

...... You can tell that story later.

Rita mumbled, holding her forehead.

Then she turned around and pointed toward the pool.

The pool was filled with clear water.

When we all attacked this labyrinth before, there was sli in the pool, but the only thing in there now was water.

There was a little rmaid girl there.

She's small in the corner of the pool, staring at you.

That's the rmaid girl that the saintly girl saved. I woke up last night, but ...... she seems to be in a panic and won't tell anything. And I haven't been able to sleep since.

...... Is that right?

...... sothing must have been hard for you.

'Floating above her is the Spiritual Saint Delilira. I was going to greet you all, but I think I missed the ...... timing and now I have my back to you.

'I'm sorry, my saint! It's been a while!

'Do you rember? I'm Iris-Hafeua, who created your great vision in a recreational area!

At the voice of Cecil and Iris, the spirit saint Delilira reacted with a pikun.

She shook her purple hair and looked over her shoulder at Cecil and the others.

''You haven't forgotten about ...... Delilira-san, have you?

'Of course! The saint is Nagi's precious friend!

How could I forget what my saint did for others even in death?

"I see. Okay, fine!

The saint Delilira hovers in the air and cos in front of Cecil and the others.

I'll tell you the identity of that rmaid child first. It is a sub-human who lives in the sea, and her race na is 'rmaid'. They are a race that lives in caves and uninhabited islands by the sea and are not at all hostile to humans.

That's because you live in a different area.

That's right, Cecil. 'Yes, Cecil, you can live in both seawater and fresh water, but they don't co to the river at all. There's no point in trying to do that, you see. It would just change the environnt around you and make it harder to live in.

Then the saint Delilira cut off her words.

'Miss Delilira t her because she heard a scream upstream. I reflexively jumped in and found her trapped on a rock at the end of the cave. I tried to save her, but the water was moving fast and the cave was very narrow, and I just couldn't get to her, and then Delilira got caught too.

I wonder what the cave is like back there?

'I'm sorry, Iris. Even my 'squire's bell' didn't get that far.

'No, Rita. I was wondering if it's possible that the cave leads to the ocean.

Iris nodded her head, a little thoughtfully.

''Then there might be a connection to that 'example place' that your brother is concerned about. We'll just have to ask her about it here.

What are you going to do about it, Mr. Iris?

...... Iris is of 'sea dragon blood'. Let's show him that and get closer.

With that, Iris unbuttoned her clothes with a snap.

'It's ...... strange. I never thought I'd have anything to be grateful for the 'Sea Dragon's Blood' that I always hated. I guess the reason I can think like this is because my brother remade everything about Iris, ......

With that, Iris dropped everything she was wearing at her feet.

She handed the dagger she was holding until the end to Rita and jumped into the pool without hesitation.

'Iris-chan! Mr. Iris. Are you okay?

Don't worry. Iris has excellent 'swimming skills'.

With that, Iris let her naked white body dance and swim out of the water with clean form.

On the other side of the pool, a rmaid girl, perhaps noticing the sound of the water, jolted and shook her body. She shook her scaly tail and tried to escape into the water.

Wait. "Wait. Iris, like you, has the blood of a sea creature.

Iris turned her back to the rmaid girl.

She swept her hair down the front of her body as she stood and swam, exposing her white neck and back.

The water in the pool was crystal clear. So the rmaid girl should have been able to see it.

The clean scales growing there, indicating that she has the 'blood of a sea dragon'.

''We're all from the sa ocean....... Don't be afraid, okay?

............

The rmaid girl stopped moving.

She was up to her neck in water, staring at Iris.

'Did sothing scary happen to you?'

("Korea")

The rmaid girl nodded.

'Does the Master of Iris say that he will return you to the sea? Do you want that?

(mute)

You're scared about sothing, and you can't think about it right now?

("Korea")

'You didn't sleep yesterday or ...... maybe the whole ti?'

(...... country)

If you can't sleep because of a scary thing, there is a way to ...... forget it for a while. Sleep, calm down ...... and then you can fight the scary thing. Would you like to try it?

(Sighs)

The rmaid girl looked at Iris with a twinkle in her eye.

'Rita-sama. Give that dagger to Iris.

Okay. I'm coming.

Huh?

With her signature 'water walking' ability, Rita cos to Iris.

Rita hands Iris a dagger and turns her gaze towards the rmaid girl. When she sees that the girl is frightened, she looks disappointed and goes back to the land.

(...... Rita-sama, I love little girls. You really wanted to hug her and calm her down.)

With that in mind, Iris approaches the rmaid girl.

The girl doesn't try to run away anymore. Breathing raggedly, she stares at Iris as she approaches.

...... now, take a good night's rest.

Iris took the girl's hand and placed the back of the dagger against her shoulder, lightly.

''Activated. 'Anshinto, Kokoro Yasumaru.' ......

......

The strength drained from the rmaid girl's body.

She rested her back on Iris' chest and began to breathe slowly.

'...... are you ......?'

The girl looked at Iris with vague eyes.

'My na is Iris-Hafeua. I'm a forr 'sea dragon priestess' and now I'm my brother's ...... love slave (Doroi).

Iris said and patted the girl on the back.

'Can you tell your na, please?'

"Sonia.

The girl answered shortly.

Then, with reddish eyes, she looked straight into Iris's face──.

You see... So scary people have attacked the house where she and her friends live. They chased her and her friends out of their ho and took their place. Sonia escaped through a secret underground canal. Scary... ...... and...

Sonia's eyes were nearly closed.

She rested her back against Iris's chest and began to breathe peacefully in her sleep.

'...... You must have been nervous the whole ti,'

Before he knew it, the spirit saint Delilira was floating above Iris' head.

'I had a scary mont at the sea, and I ca running. I thought I was trapped on a rocky shore, and then a stranger brought here. No wonder you're so nervous.

I'm glad my brother gave that item.

Iris touched the "Anshinanmaru", still in its scabbard.

This sword (katana) has the effect of reducing the subject's worry. It doesn't solve their problems, but it does ease their ntal burden. Iris has experienced this effect herself.

It really is ...... that my brother can magically help soone else.

Yeah.

Saint Delilira nodded.

Delilira thinks that her friend Letitia will beco the king of this country. My friend Letitia, she thought, would be the king of this country, and her bumbling master, Nagi, would play the role of the chief of staff behind the scenes, and the world would be a more interesting place.

...... Can you tell more about that story later?

Of course.

Saint Delilira (spirit) and Iris look at each other and smile.

'Iris, Lady Delilira, ...... be quiet for a mont.

Suddenly at their side, Rita said.

Before he knew it, he had returned with a 'water walk'. She carried Cecil on her back. Cecil and Rita put their fingers to their lips and posed 'shhhh' to Iris and Delilira.

...... I think Sonia the rmaid is ...... talking in her sleep about sothing.

Cecil tells them.

Rita remains stationary on the surface of the water and brings her beast ears close to the mouth of the rmaid, Sonia.

Sonia's lips move faintly and Rita's animal ears twitch.

After a while, Rita looks up.

'Sonia-chan, you keep saying the sa thing. I'm not sure ...... what it ans.

'What did he say? Dear Rita.

...... hmmm.

Rita cocked her head thoughtfully for a mont and then...

"'People of the New Recruit Training ...... scary' ......

He turned to Cecil, Iris, and Delilah and told them such things.