Volume 5 Chapter 24-2 Morning Bath With My New Wife
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Ms. Shirakaba mumbled as she quickly tapped on an invisible control screen. It seemed that each summoned Hero had a different interface, and it depended on their own image. I wondered if I could operate my editor skill like a computer if I imagined it that way. But then again, I was already used to visualizing everything in my mind.
As I pondered, my body warmed up, and I decided to get out of the bathtub. Since Ms. Lime had cleaned me up, I didn’t need to wash my body, but I wanted to shave my beard. I took out a hand mirror, a razor, and a bottle of perfume oil from my magic bag – my beard-shaving kit.
”Wow, even though you have such a pretty face, Saburou still shaves his beard. I guess that’s what makes you a man.”
”Calling this dashing me ‘pretty’ is quite rude, don’t you think?”
I was a bit annoyed, but I didn’t want to start a sudden marital argument, so I jokingly protested. According to a magazine my mom bought, the first step to a family breakdown is when you get annoyed by your partner’s words.
Ms. Shirakaba fell silent for a moment, then burst into laughter, writhing in the bathtub. She seemed to find it hilarious.
”Sorry for laughing. But, becoming dashing… maybe that’s something to look forward to in the future.”
Is that so? I looked into the hand mirror again. It was a high-quality item in this world, made of well-polished metal with a rust-proof varnish. The reflection was blurry, like looking through frosted glass, giving it a fantastical, impressionistic feel. Not very practical, but it had its charm.
Compared to before I was summoned, my face looked more chiseled, like a Jomon person with deep features, giving me a more mature appearance.
”You’re looking at yourself in such a dark mirror. Here, how about this?”
Suddenly, a large mirror appeared in front of me. It was Ms. Shirakaba’s light magic. The reflection was clear, like a mirror from Earth, showing every detail, even my pores.
”What the…?”
I couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise. My face, which I hadn’t seen in a while, looked pale and delicate, like a downgraded elf. My features were indeed deeper, but it gave me an androgynous, ageless appearance, far from the dashing image I had in mind. I looked weak.
”You know, sometimes you look mature for your age, but you have such a cute face, so there’s no need to try too hard.”
It seems that all women in the world treat me like a little brother. Even Shea-Shea has been acting like that lately, and even the five-year-old Raia-Raia occasionally talks to me like an older sister.
The worst is Ms. Nina. I was planning to become a strong man and make her fall for me, but with this face, what can I do?
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”By the way, what happened to Ms. Shirakaba’s doll princess?”
I regretted asking as soon as the words left my mouth. Of course, she must have passed away. I should think before speaking, as Ms. Nina and Miss Floria always remind me. But when I’m talking to Japanese people, I tend to blabber without thinking. Maybe it’s because I’m not using my Mind Communication skill. Come to think of it, we’re speaking Japanese directly right now.
”When we’re alone, please call me Yukina, since we’re married. The doll broke quickly, but it led me to meet Tizzy.”
Ms. Shirakaba’s doll princess was a copy of Tizzy. Being a princess of the Duke family, she was almost like royalty. Nowadays, even daughters of lower nobility become doll princesses, so there must be a severe shortage of princesses.
More than that, I was surprised by Ms. Shirakaba’s boldness. She actually met the original of her doll princess… I want to meet Princess Auroora, the original of Ms. Nina. Since Ms. Nina is based on her, she must be an amazing woman.
”It’s unfair that you two are enjoying the bath alone.”
Speaking of the devil, Tizzy appeared, completely naked and unashamed. Since she didn’t seem embarrassed, she looked like a Greek sculpture, not particularly erotic. Does she not see me as a man? That’s frustrating, especially after I took care of her last night.
It was her first time in this bath, and she and Ms. Shirakaba were having a blast, making bubbles with soap.
I felt a bit left out, but it was a rare sight to see two beautiful girls playing naked right in front of me. I decided not to stare too obviously and to review the footage from my editor skill later. Would that still count as voyeurism or peeping?
After the bath, I treated them to honey-infused rose tea, the best non-alcoholic drink I had in my magic bag. Ms. Shirakaba usually drinks fruit milk at the ranch. After a bath, that would be a better choice. When I have more money, I want to stock up on dairy products.
For breakfast, we had quail sandwiches and curry soup, simple but satisfying. Of course, I had stocked up on them. There’s no need to hide my magic bag from them anymore. Some summoned Heroes have large-capacity magic bags.
Being able to store living things is a bit overpowered, but I can blame it on Schulz’s magic.
”Our husband is so convenient, isn’t he?”
The hot curry soup was a hit. Dipping bread in it was delicious. I couldn’t feel proud when called convenient, but for some reason, it didn’t bother me when Tizzy said it.
”Are you saying that craftsman players are more valuable than combat jobs? But…”
Ms. Shirakaba looked pensive as she continued to eat quail sandwiches. As a staff member of the Hero ranch, she probably doesn’t lack meat. But Mr. Zenom’s smoked quail and bone marrow pate are on a different level from ordinary meat dishes.
”Without the strength to fight, we can’t protect anything. We’ll protect you, our husband. For that, we need you to officially become the successor of the Duke family.”
”Alright, let’s make it interesting. We’ll storm the Duke’s mansion today.”
Ms. Shirakaba, who couldn’t even touch Schulz, seemed confident about taking over the Duke’s mansion. She planned to openly declare our marriage with Tizzy and make me the successor.
I wasn’t sure if she was serious or joking.
Although I felt bad for dampening their enthusiasm, I had planned to return to Ms. Mahal’s place before sunset. Tizzy, since she’s already considered dead, should abandon her noble status and live as an adventurer.
”Sorry, but I have important business in the capital. Ms. Shirakaba, everyone at the ranch must be worried about you. And we need more information about the Duke’s situation, right?”
”We don’t have time to dawdle. While we’re here, the people are suffering.”
Wait, weren’t you both supposed to be dead? I almost said it out loud but stopped myself.
The Duke’s family feud seemed genuinely important to them, not for personal gain but for the sake of the people.
”Do you dislike becoming Duke Mineley?”
”Sorry, but being suddenly asked to become the lord of an unknown land…”
My priority is reviving Ms. Nina. She’s stable in her dormant state, so there’s no rush, but if something happens to me, who will help her? Unfortunately, I’m not an invincible hero. If I get involved in a family feud, I might easily die. Probably… definitely.
”Then… how about this? I’ll marry Tizzy as the dragon-slaying Hero.”
”Lady Shirakaba?”
Even Tizzy looked surprised. I was confused too. What’s she thinking?
”Since both Tizzy and I became Amada’s wives, we’re family bound by the same bond. It’s not a lie; people will just misunderstand.”
I see. Ms. Shirakaba, dressed as a man, will marry Tizzy, and they’ll declare themselves as family.
With the right wording, even the truth officer might be fooled. Their skill only detects lies, after all.
”It would be wonderful to be with Lady Shirakaba, but will it really work?”
”It’ll work. We can even have children. When I get pregnant, we’ll need to be creative about hiding it.”
”Indeed, the successor will undoubtedly be Mr. Amada’s blood, so it’s not a false vow, is it?”
My head was spinning, but essentially, Ms. Shirakaba would marry Tizzy and become Duke Mineley.
It was a wildly dramatic turn of events, like something out of an old shojo manga, but both Ms. Shirakaba and Tizzy seemed to love it. They started planning with sparkling eyes.
Maybe it could work. The more outrageous the lie, the less likely it is to be discovered.
”Well, then, I’ll be heading to the capital now.”
I couldn’t stay and watch them forever. Time was ticking, and I wanted to deliver the materials to Ms. Mahal’s store in the capital today.
”Do drop by occasionally, dear. If you want an obedient wife, don’t make us feel lonely.”
”I’ll tell the Professors. I probably won’t be able to leave the territory anymore.”
As a Duke, she wouldn’t be able to wander freely. I felt like I was burdening her, but Ms. Shirakaba seemed happy, so I guess I’m not entirely at fault.
”Here’s some food for the road. And you can use my horse; send it to Baron Nandes’s house in the capital afterward.”
Returning to the Duke’s territory would mean another uphill climb. Ms. Shirakaba’s horse wouldn’t be able to handle two people.
The capital was still quite far, but for me, it was mostly downhill. I could probably make it today on foot.
As we parted ways, Tizzy kissed me, like a scene from a movie. Ms. Shirakaba, initially shy, ended up embracing Tizzy passionately.
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