Poyopoyo
Having stopped by the Arumsaas guild, I started to worry over how I was going to get the rights to challenge the labyrinth.
And I was eting with a guild employee to confirm it, but...
“What? I already have permission?”
The disinterested clerk passed over the docunts.
I get the slight feeling he was taking for a fool.
“You cleared the labyrinth’s fortieth floor, and you’ve succeeded in completing the academy’s request, so you’re more than qualified. Did you seriously ca here to ask sothing like that?”
The middle aged male clerk took on quite an attitude when dealing with .
But more importantly, the other adventurers around were looking at , and chuckling.
Today’s charge, the Sixth spoke.
『It’s that. Since you returned being dragged on the backs of won, you’re being severely underestimated.』
Arumsaas’ guild didn’t hold too good of a sentint towards Adventurers to start with.
Even if I cleared the fortieth floor, am I still looked upon as nothing but an ordinary adventurer?
(Shouldn’t I be receiving a bit of a better treatnt here?)
As I was thinking that, the staff mber explained.
“You completed an academy request, and even received the additional reward. I’m in no spot to offer a complaint. It’s just that don’t forget that if the labyrinth is ever to be cleared as a whole, you’ll be the first anyone will ever suspect.”
The managed labyrinth was, to the guild and the city, a mountain of treasure.
Crushing that was sothing to be avoided at all costs.
Only in cases where soone like Damien put out a request that seed impossible to complete, were standard adventurers allowed to tread into the mazes.
And since I splendidly completed that request, the guild must recognize my ability.
Even when I’ve been recognized, the reason I don’t feel happy about it at all must be this man’s attitude.
“So I can go challenge the labyrinth as I please?”
“Do whatever you want. We’ll have to thin out the monsters’ numbers, and there are adventurers leaving here, changing their ho guilds. For god’s sake... please think of our standing when we have to manage it.”
Adventurers arbitrarily moved away, and problems ca in the labyrinth’s managent. Yet he’s complaining to .
The Sixth laughed.
『Arumsaas is the city of scholars, and they see adventurers as the bottom of the barrel. I see.』
That trend was there before, but academy students also registered as adventurers.
To the Arumsaas guild, adventurers were rely a necessary entity to manage the labyrinth. Perhaps they were nothing more, and nothing less.
(Isn’t that why all the good adventurers run away?)
Seeing the staff mber’s condescending eyes, I sighed, as I felt so relief at the fact that I wouldn’t have to request permission whenever I wanted to challenge the labyrinth.
Gathering numbers, submitting the paperwork, and waiting for it to be approved was quite ti consuming.
“I see, Then I’ll be off with...”
Having finished my consultation, I tried to separate from the counter, but the clerk stopped .
“Wait. There are plenty of requests for the labyrinth from the guild. I’d like it if you don’t forget to take on requests like that as well. Also, those girls... there are a number of parties that are requesting you to introduce party mbers Novem Forxuz and Aria Lockwarde to them. It will be for their sakes as well. There will be a banquet at so point, so make sure to drop by the guild. Oh, and if your party is disbanded, your permission to challenge the labyrinth will be revoked, but I think that would be best for you.”
Looking down on , what’s more, he even tried to draw away my party mbers.
He was acting under the premise that the disbandnt of my party was already inevitable.
While I may not be the most reliable, do I really deserve this much?
Hearing that, the ancestors let out their voices.
The Second...
『... Oy, oy, this guy is picking a fight with us, no, with Lyle. He’s trying to create an opportunity to recruit the party mbers directly from the leader.』
Perhaps it hit a nerve, but the Third laughed maniacally as he spoke.
『I wonder just who he thinks he’s provoking, huh!? Okay, Lyle... how about you give a clear denial here.』
The ancestors raged on, and I was of the complete sa opinion.
The reason they’re calling out to Novem and the rest is likely because the impression that everyone who participated in the request besides were prodigious was large.
In truth, Novem was excellent as a magician, and her focus was on healing.
Aria was a Vanguard with multiple Skills, and considering her age, she had good future prospects.
(I’ve heard there are many adventurers who co to Arumsaas to gather comrades, but this is too blunt, is it not?)
I spoke to the condescending clerk.
“And they’ll even use the guild as an interdiary to recruit them? I’ll have to refuse.”
“... It’s a asure so as not to waste those girls’ talents. Among those calling out to them are young nobles as well.”
It seems while they were harsh on adventurers, the city of scholars was kind to nobles.
The Fourth spoke.
『This is clear favoritism, isn’t it? The guild is supposed to be an equal opportunity organization. On the surface, at least.』
“You’re lacking a little in the fairness departnt there. If they want to call out to us, then won’t you please tell them that I’d prefer them not to use the guild as an interdiary to threaten us?”
When I said that with a smile, the clerk responded in an irritated fashion.
“You ignorant brat...”
The Sixth whispered.
『Even when Lyle received a present from that Damien, and got him to actually rember his na. This is getting interesting.』
A grinning image of the Sixth floated in my mind, and I started speaking with that very sa grin.
“The truth is in this request, I beco quite acquainted with Damien. I’ve even gotten around to dropping by his laboratory on occasion. He must have taken quite a liking to ... I an, he’s given one of his automata.”
“W-what are you...”
The guild had weak knees when it ca to the academy.
Like that, upon hearing the na of a famous professor, the man suddenly beca flustered.
His eyes were darting around the room in an amusing fashion.
“You can confirm it if you want, you know? I an, we’re comrades who overca the fortieth floor together.”
The Seventh offered so advice.
『Fumu. I also dislike adventurers, but these sorts are an eyesore... if you want to crush them, it’s best to do it quickly. Lyle, How about telling Damien. 『My comrades are being taken away, and they won’t be able to stop by the laboratory anymore』 or so.』
The Fifth agreed.
『This guy’s probably not the only one, but he’ll make for a nice example.』
It was Novem and Aria being scouted away, and not Poyopoyo, though...
As I thought that, I noticed.
(I see, so I can make him misunderstand that Poyopoyo is being recruited.)
While it was an underhanded thod, the opposing side already resorted to that.
Of all else, if I think about what’s to co, these sorts of talks may keep springing up one after another.
(That girl can’t be registered as an adventurer, but can I count her into my fighting force?)
I doubt that toxic maid is strong, but that doesn’t change the fact that she’s a comrade.
“Let’s see. How about I have a little chat... the truth is, the guild is persistently aiding in having my comrades recruited off, and it’s troubleso.”
As I said that, he cast his eyes down.
Perhaps out of panic, he had broken out into a sweat.
The Sixth spoke.
『These sorts see all adventurers as the sa. They look down on them, and think that they can say whatever they want... he probably acted with his usual attitude against Lyle.』
The Fourth spoke.
『I don’t think he had plans to pick a fight. He’s truly thinking for Novem-chan and the others’ sakes, or so he’s deluded himself. But yep... we’ll need to make soone an example.』
I’ll bet Arumsaas doesn’t have nothing but these sorts of clerks.
But it’s true that the trend is strong.
(Good grief... Hawkins-san had never seed so dazzling before.)
I rembered the clerk in the city that treated everyone with care, Hawkins-san. Having co here, I’ve really experienced the differences in a guild’s atmosphere.
“... T-this ti, well, they’ve insisted no matter what...”
As he started giving an excuse, I smiled.
“That’s no good, isn’t it? Well then, I have so matters to attend to at the academy.”
Saying that, I left the guild. I took along Poyopoyo, who had been stationed outside, and headed towards the academy.
Poyopoyo spoke.
“For a god damn chicken, you’re quite the brutish master. His face was pale, you know. For you to pressure a human much weaker than you to that extent... simply shaful.”
She touched her hand to her mouth, and started smiling as she said that.
“You’re saying that knowing fully well, aren’t you? And wait, powerwise, they have a higher authority than . Aren’t I the weaker side here!?”
Poyopoyo’s expression suddenly turned serious.
“Of course I know. I did hear the conversation, and all. You’re going to go to professor Damien for help, or sothing. As expected of a chicken dickwad. You know full well how to make use of your friends.”
Should I change my evaluation of Damien to a friend?
As I worried, the Second spoke.
『Well that is the truth. But at tis like this, you’ve got to aid one another.』
The Third as well.
『That’s right. Lyle is cooperating with Damien, so this much is fine. Oh, you’re going to be using Damien, so you’ll have to listen to his requests to an extent here on.』
Yes, it definitely was going in a direction where I would be using him.
I need to offer so compensation.
(But all of Damien’s favors seem really troubleso.)
Pulling Poyopoyo along, I increased my gait as I headed towards the academy.
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When we arrived at the academy, and Poyopoyo found automata hurriedly moving around the lab.
Behind his desk, Damien sat deep into his chair as he looked at us.
“Whew! Those ancients sure were amazing. They made dolls this elaborate; laundry and cleaning and even cooking is done to perfection. At this point, they’re too useful to part with.”
Taking off his glasses, and wiping the lenses, Damien spoke with a heartfelt tone.
“The fact that you activated them ans... could it be...”
I looked at Damien, but the answer was...
“I just used my blood normally. Oh my~ this man’s first kiss is saved up for the ideal woman he’s going to be building. Still, the Lyle of that ti was a grace from god. My research has advanced leaps and bounds.”
As he directed an innocent smile at , I could respond with nothing but, ‘I see.’
“Hmm, having partaken in master’s first kiss, I’m nothing like those mass-produced defects over there. As I thought, I’m special!”
As Poypoyo’s mood improved, the other automata stopped to look at us. Their black pupils gave off red flashes...
“As expected of a ‘special’ model. That instability and speech will only be a burden on her master.”
“Exactly. As a maid... no, as an automaton, she’s a failure.”
“Did you know? Mass produced models are made to the ideals of all n. Special models are but... pff...”
The black haired bob cut maids directed smiles at us as they said such things.
It’s surprising that these are actually dolls.
Their conversations were well directed, and they could do housework better than most won. Looking at Poyopoyo, Aria had beco teary on multiple occasions.
“From my point of view, whether they be mass produced, or worked on individually, the breasts are...”
Damien shook his head.
“So you don’t have any more questions for Poyopoyo today?”
The reason we ca to the academy was also because Damien was curious of her progress.
The other awakened automata were mass produced models, and Poyopoyo alone was special.
Damien had wanted information from her, but...
“This ti’s the last one. She can do housework fine, and while there’s a problem with her speech, it’s coherent. She seems to direct harsh remarks at you in particular, but she’s serving her master as an automaton should, so there’s no real problem. If you’re looking for so flaws in her specs, I guess it would have to be her mory? None of the automata know any of the important things. There’s the fact they were just activated, but it’s as if sothing essential was disconnected... more importantly, what the hell is Poyopoyo? Is that a na?”
Damien looked at Poyopoyo.
He squatted on the spot, and made an irritated gesture.
“It’s fine. Until this chicken dickhead cos up with a worthy na, I have chosen to accept the designation of Poyopoyo! Right! Until this dickhead cos up with a worthy na, you hear!”
I spoke to Damien, as I traced my face with my finger.
“I couldn’t think of one, so I just kinda went with the flow? Sothing like that?”
The other three automata looked at Poyopoyo, and...
“H-he gave you a na, you say!?”
“Even when our master only calls us 【No. 1】,【No. 2】, and 【No. 3】!”
“No, we haven’t lost the battle! Never has he once mixed up our designated numbers!”
With her head hanging down, Poyopoyo was grinning widely.
“Hmhmhm, mass produced defects. This is the power of a special model.”
(I would have preferred a mass produced one. Even so...)
Even when all three of them looked exactly the sa, Damien was able to tell them apart.
As expected of the perverted professor of the seven great.
“A na, you say... I’ll have to think of one for my ideal woman too. Oh, right, that matter with the guild.”
As if he had just rembered it, Damien put my request to mouth.
The case of the guild trying to recruit.
I had told him about it.
“Right. Can I ask it of you?”
“I don’t really mind. And wait, there are plenty of complaints about the guild. I have a mountain of things I want to mouth off to them, but... yeah, I’ll convey the ssage.”
I had a bit of a questionable feeling. Perhaps noticing that, the Sixth called out.
『That clerk would have gotten a grudge on himself, and self-destructed on his own sooner or later. He simply coincidentally got himself involved with you. It’s your loss if you want to mull over it.』
To indicate my affirmation, I gripped the Jewel.
“That’s a life saver. Now then, the compensation for this ti’s visit can be called even with this request.”
“Really? My research funds are quickly going up in smokes, so that’s a relief.”
After that, I chatted with Damien a bit before leaving the lab.
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When I returned to the mansion, I found Shannon washing dishes under Novem’s direction.
I heard Shannon’s scream from the kitchen, and I dropped by to witness quite a peculiar scene unfolding.
“No~ please forgive already!”
“That won’t do. Miranda-san also told to teach you properly. Now, once the dishes are sparkling, we’re moving onto the cleaning the room.”
“Ah, Lyle! Don’t just stand there, and help ! It’s freaking scary! Novem’s really scary!”
She ran at with the intentions of embracing , so I stopped her by holding my hand out against her head.
Her arms kept going back and forth, but her hands were never to reach .
“It’s rely reaping what you sow. As punishnt for you kicking back and relaxing all these years, isn’t this too light?”
In the end, Miranda-san forgave Shannon.
After that harsh personality divide... even after Shannon created her darker side, her surface face ended up forgiving her.
Seeing the scene, the Sixth raised a doubtful voice.
『For to have seen this girl overlapping with Milleia...』
The Fifth was of the sa opinion.
『We were too wary, but it ended out fine. As long as Miranda stays close, she’ll be rehabilitated soon enough.』
Novem looked at .
“Welco ho, Lyle-sama. And... Poyopoyo-san.”
With a troubled expression on her face, Novem voiced the scrap pile’s temporary na.
“I don’t recall giving you permission to address by na! What’s moire, you’re just doing what you please in my territory... prepare yourself!”
“You’re being noisy.”
After I hit the back of her head, her twintails swayed back and forth before she fell face first onto the ground.
She covered the spot I hit with both hands as she looked at .
“That hurt, chicken bastard. Please treat with more care. I’m quite a delicate maiden. When my master gets angry at , I end up weeping to myself in the middle of the night.”
“... That’s scary, so please stop it. And wait, are you still awake at night? What do you do at that ti?”
Brimming with confidence, Poyopoyo...
“I’m on standby in sleep mode! I always make sure to take in that strange energy called Mana from Master, so I have to economize my battery life as much as... ow!”
I hit the top of her head with my palm again.
“So you’re sleeping, are you not!? Are you really an automaton!?”
Novem looked upon our exchange, and smiled.
“You two really do get along.”
I looked at Poyopoyo.
She looked a little happy, and it was irritating.
“As I thought, you really did lust after , chicken dickwad. If only you ever called for , I would terminate sleep mode, and in your bed... ow...”
I smacked her head again, and felt a sense of fatigue.
Shannon, who was being pinned down by ...
“Hey, how long am I going to be pinned like this!? Isn’t you guys’ treatnt of much too bad!?”
From the Jewel, I heard the Fifth and Sixths’ voices.
『She’s on small fry level.』
『Yeah~ This girl is...』
Really, just what part of this child were we feeling danger from again?
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