Knight Order Leader Sally-san Departs

I was facing Sally-san, the first knight order leader, in the parlor. Just the two of us.

But it was hardly a romantic situation. I felt like a student who'd been called in by their guidance counselor.

Apparently, Sally-san, who'd had a thin presence since arriving here, had been… investigating me and my surroundings.

"My, baths really are wonderful, aren't they? That bed too… I'd like to stay two or three more days, but I should be heading to my next destination soon… By the way, Kehma-san, you've made something quite interesting, haven't you?"

"… Ah, yes, I just went and built a church."

"Oh, a church — for the White Goddess Faith?"

"… No. Beddhism."

"I see, Beddhism. I've never heard of that religion. According to what I've heard, you found the scripture in a dungeon?"

Yeah, you already knew that, so why did you bother asking which religion the church was for?

Oh, yes. I kind of understand. Sorry.

"… Yes. I made it myself the other day."

"I see. I'll report that to Haku-sama."

"… Oh, that's right, I hadn't reported it. Please do."

I could get it done in one go using [White Beach], but since this is a good opportunity, I'll ask her. There's also the benefit of delaying the report.

"For now, I believe Beddhism can be positioned as friendly toward the White Goddess Faith, but… a subreligion, goodness gracious. Whatever problems arise, please deal with them yourself, Kehma-san, so they don't cause us any trouble."

"… Yes."

So much for "never heard of it." She knew everything.

Well, the villagers have been spreading the word, so it's only natural she'd know.

"Oh, and changing the subject, this is about Shikina Kukkoro. It seems her sex became chaotic after being exposed to [Futanaru]? I confirmed it, and I believe the effects are only temporary, but…"

"Haah, is there something I should be cautious about regarding that as well?"

"Please just make sure she doesn't get close to Rokuko-sama. Those kinds of drugs often have aphrodisiac effects added to ensure offspring are produced without problems."

"Ah, yes."

Crap, so Shikina's in an even worse state than I thought…

Also, what did she confirm? What did she confirm exactly?

No, let's stop there. I don't want to hear about what Sally-san, who has a boyfriend, did to the newly-equipped Shikina.

"Honestly, it might be best to restrain her and confine her until the effects wear off."

"Hahaha… I'll consider it."

By the way, I've only seen Shikina face-to-face once since she grew it. Ever since I had her go to Setsuna to learn how to use it, she's been holed up in her room. I have no idea what she's doing.

Maybe I should just seal her in by locking her door from the outside.

"However, you didn't make a move on the lord's daughter or on Shikina. That was a bit unexpected."

"Huh?"

"Oh, nothing. Nothing — well, not exactly nothing, but please pay it no mind."

Saying it like that makes me concerned though…

So Maiodoru and Shikina really were honey traps orchestrated by Haku-san. Well, Shikina was fairly obvious.

"This is just me talking to myself, but she said this would be the last one."

"The last?"

"Hm? Oh my, did I say something?"

So she's going with the talking-to-herself approach, huh.

… So basically, there's one more honey trap coming. OK, got it.

But there's something I don't understand.

Why did Sally-san tell me this?

Was it Haku-san's directive, or her own judgment… If it's Haku-san's directive, then "one" could be a bluff and there might be zero, or there might be two or more.

If it's her own judgment, then… I still don't understand why Sally-san would tell me.

As I sat there confused, Sally-san laughed softly and stood from her seat.

"Well then, I'll be off… Please, by all means, don't be a detriment to Rokuko-sama. Also, I'll be reporting the lap pillow incident."

"… Yes."

W-What!? Where did that leak from!? Is there a fly-type surveillance monster or something!?

Rokuko wouldn't tell her that… actually, she would!

At any rate, Sally-san left arm-in-arm with her boyfriend, looking quite close.

Rokuko came to see them off, so I had Shikina stay in her room.

Also, the one who told Sally-san was Rokuko. What the heck…

"Kehma, aren't you misunderstanding Haku-neesama? She's kind, you know."

"To you she is! She's really harsh on me…"

"But there shouldn't be any problems if you're not doing anything wrong, right?"

"When it comes to Haku-san, anything involving you counts as 'wrong,' you know. Lap pillows, sleeping together, all of it."

"… I-Is that so…? It's fine though, I wanted to do it."

It would be fine if my life weren't in danger. Yep.

"Come to think of it, you managed to prepare church managers. At exactly 1000 DP."

"Yeah, I put the succubi to work. What do you say, give up now?"

"… It's not like we were competing though? But Kehma, did you know?"

"Hm? Know what?"

"I said you couldn't use 1000 DP or more. So using exactly 1000 DP means… you're out, right?"

"… Eh?"

I checked the menu. The remaining DP displayed as 1000 DP was now… 0 DP.

… This is like, you know. It's not about remaining funds or anything, it's like when your HP hits 0 and you die—

"Seriously…?"

"Seriously. So then, Kehma? You'll grant my request, right?"

Rokuko kept stealing glances at me shyly… Haah, oh well. This was my mistake.

"… What do you want me to do?"

"…! N-Not yet! Not now, it's no good. It's still bright out! Oh, would today be a bad day anyway? I need to clean up the suite!"

Saying that, Rokuko rushed back into the inn with her face bright red.

Rokuko, what exactly are you planning to make me do?

… It's probably something like asking me to sleep together in the suite. Yeah.

Well now, let me go check on how far Maiodoru's house construction has come～

By the way, that night, Rokuko handed me a bunny suit. She'd apparently gotten it from the DP Catalog.

When I spread it out, it was properly men's sized.

… Huh? You want me to wear this? Who would want to see that!? Oh, Rokuko would!?

What exactly is going on with Rokuko's tastes… I thought it was just her goblin fetish… the mystery deepens.

… Huh? I seriously have to wear it?