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Alice’s Miscalculation
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Hmmhmmhmm~
While humming a memorable song, I entered the large bathhouse. I didn’t come here just to bathe. I came to wash my blood-soaked equipment. At first, I thought about leaving it to the Slimes, but they refused, saying, “Blood, food, different”.
I don’t understand their definition of food. They would dissolve human and eat them, after all.
The equipment that my subordinates worked hard to peel off was in a poor state, with dents and holes everywhere, but occasionally, there were items that were in good condition, merely stained with blood, so I wanted to use them as a standard for repairs.
I thought it would be faster to just toss them into the hot water, but I was afraid they would rust, so instead, I wiped them with a wet cloth and then a dry one before quickly returning to the throne room to dry them. If they rusted even after that, I would just have to forcibly grind it off with a whetstone.
Ah, but this is so exciting! The adventurers’ equipment that attacked Orgia was crushed and unusable, and the tribute from the Demons was mostly weapons. This is the first time I’ve gotten my hands on armor in decent condition. Should I try it on later? It might look cool. The Defensive Combat Stance (Tungsten Body) is tougher, though.
As I wiped the armor, I became lost in various fantasies when—
“Here you are, Maou.” (Alice)
“Fuh-ei!” (Nobunaga)
I let out a strange sound as I was suddenly addressed. When I turned around, Alice was looking at me with a curious expression.
“W-what is it, Alice? What’s wrong? Oh, you came to take a bath? Sorry, but you can’t come in until I finish washing what’s out here.” (Nobunaga)
“That’s not what I care about… well, it’s not unimportant. I want you to finish quickly. I also have something I want to ask.” (Alice)
That’s where you should be saying you’ll help. What are you looking to enjoy?
“I want to know what you’re planning to do next.” (Alice)
…What’s next? Oh, I see.
“Have you already started wanting the reward for this battle? I told you we would give it tomorrow, so it’s off-limits for now. If you want a reward, wait until tomorrow.” (Nobunaga)
Most likely, my subordinates are already eating the other reward, the human corpses. I’ve heard they have a nice texture, but I don’t intend to eat them.
“No, it’s not about the reward. What I want to know is what you plan to do from here on out. …Of course, I’ll still take the reward tomorrow.” (Alice)
How brazen. Plus, I’m currently polishing that reward, so you should really help out.
But this is about future actions. So, she does want to be of help to me. …Does she? Well, that’s fine.
“Well, the only major issue left is to search for a stone quarry. Now that we’ve annihilated the Knights, the humans won’t come attacking as they will be fortifying. In the meantime, I’d like to build a stone wall a little distance away from the outermost door, and if possible, create some crossbows as well. However, that would mean we’d lack hands. If I proclaim that the Demon King has wiped out the Knights, Demons will likely come seeking refuge.
That poses a problem for food, but according to the Orcs, the crops seem to be doing well. Still, that might not be enough, so we’ll have to work hard on that. We can supplement with hunting and even create fields outside. Oh, and of course, you’ll continue the combat training during that time—” (Nobunaga)
“Wait! I can’t understand if you say so much at once. Can you tell me more concisely?” (Alice)
You ask me to explain, then complain. But I suppose I did say too much at once. Concise, huh.
“Build walls, call the Demons, increase food.” (Nobunaga)
“I see, that’s clear. And then? What happens after that?” (Alice)
………After that?
“That’s it.” (Nobunaga)
Huh?
I tilted my head at Alice, who showed a foolish expression.
Why is there a need for what comes after?
“What about preparing to attack the surrounding countries?” (Alice)
“Why do I have to do something so dangerous?” (Nobunaga)
From where does such a scary idea come? What’s the point of doing something like that?
For some reason, Alice’s expression gradually turned pale.
“B-but, it’s to live safely…” (Alice)
“Ah, to annihilate the Knights, display our strength, and while the humans are trembling and fortifying, we also fortify and live leisurely in an impregnable dungeon? Is something wrong with that?” (Nobunaga)
“N-no! That’s not it… that’s not…” (Alice)
Staggering slightly, Alice turned to leave.
What did she come here for?
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