Chapter 74
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
*Squish, squish, squish, squish…*
”Mm…”
As I enjoy the big, firm feeling, Ferris lets out a small sound.
Just like last time, I have both hands exposed, but back then they were transparent, and I was mainly playing with her lower body.
So, it seems Ferris doesn’t remember much about “Koji’s” hands, and she doesn’t notice that “Mose’s” hands are doing the same thing to her chest now.
For now, the recent problem is settled, so all I have to do is finish receiving the payment without any issues.
Since it’s just the two of us, I feel like I want to ask her about the magic stone inside her, but… if it’s something she doesn’t want anyone to know, she might seriously try to kill me this time.
Being a friend of Lunamaria might help prevent that, but if Ferris has a bad relationship with her, it could backfire.
…It’s safer not to ask; there’s no need to.
While I was thinking about that, Ferris opens her mouth.
”Ahh, by the way, you were planning to go back alone today, right?”
”Uh? Yes, that’s right.”
”So, you were going to leave Iris and the others here, huh? But… ah~♡… in a couple of days, we’ll be going back to the city too, so the defense here will be weaker for a few days. Are you planning to come back here before then?”
”Is that so? Well, I can come back the next day, so I’ll take them back with me then.”
”Okay, that’s good.”
They are probably going back to the city to deliver the loot and bring back the supplies they need from here.
As long as there are women they are protecting, both are necessary for the operation.
But… I had one question about that, so I asked.
’Does that mean all the main forces will return to the city, causing a drop in strength?’
”This time, yes. Recently, I’ve been taking turns staying with Luka and the others, but we have to bring in various supplies for winter preparations, which means we need more carts. So, we have to increase our escort strength as much as possible.”
’Winter preparations? Does it get cold inside the dungeon too?’
When I heard “winter preparations,” I immediately thought of securing food and firewood.
So, I asked that question, but… Ferris denied it.
”No, that’s not it. The dungeon doesn’t become winter; it’s just that crops become harder to get, so we need to secure them in advance.”
Well, basically, crops can’t be harvested in winter, and in the crowded Dungeon City, there might be a shortage of supplies.
If that happens, even if they have stock, prices might go up, and it seems like the operation doesn’t have enough leeway for that, so they probably want to secure supplies cheaply while they are abundant now.
’Ah, I see. But while the main forces are back in the city, the women you are protecting are still at the base, right? Is that okay?’
”The main force of the ‘Gem Snake,’ which we are most cautious about, returned to the city yesterday, so as long as they don’t go outside the base, it should be somewhat safe… Well, I plan to return here as soon as possible.”
’Is that so? Then that’s good.’
With Ferris’s influence, and since the main forces of the big groups have returned to the city, it seems like the defense of the base should be okay to some extent.
The “Golden Lion” seems like it could help if problems come up. According to Mard and the others, I heard that a transport team will leave for the city tomorrow.
Since they have a lot of people, there should be some strong ones left even after the transport team heads out to the city. The people here at the base will probably rely on them if needed.
Just as I was thinking that…
”Um… it’s about time…”
Ferris stopped my hand.
It seems like the payment for the beef jerky is settled now.
*Swish.*
Of course, I quickly pulled my hand back and immediately equipped my Magic Armor gloves.
”Okay… let’s head back.”
*Fidget… turn.*
Ferris tucked her exposed chest back into her clothes and turned to me, saying she would accompany me to the entrance of the base, even while her shape was still noticeable under her outfit.
’But it’s not like I can’t go alone…’
”That’s true. You’re a guy who can handle my attacks, but even a strong woman would feel uneasy if she saw you walking around this base alone.”
’I understand. Then… let’s go back.’
As I said that, I noticed that Ferris’s ‘shape’ had settled down while we were talking, and maybe because she felt my gaze, she said this.
”…Hey, when can I get that meat again? If you give it to me again, I can let you touch it as much as you want, and I might even let you suck on it a bit.”
’!? Ah, well… actually, it’s not that precious, so if you can wait half a month, I can bring it again.’
The product itself is valuable, so I decided to get it within about half a month.
Because of this, it seems like I’ll be asked for something every 2 weeks, but it shouldn’t be too hard to handle, so it should be fine.
That was my thought when I replied, but Ferris got even more motivated.
”Really!? Then the payment is 2 or 3 times…”
’No, since Iris and the others will be taking care by you, I don’t really need to accept anything. Well, if you insist that it feels wrong not to… I’ll do it as much as I want.’
I felt a bit anxious inside, but I said that while putting my hands out in front of me and wiggling them in front of Ferris.
Ferris intended to suck my thing, but I had to refuse that suggestion at all costs to avoid being found out as “Koji.”
She might not remember the shape of it that well, but I can’t say there’s no chance she might.
”Is that so? Well, I don’t mind either way…”
’Then it’s settled! We should head back soon; they might get worried.’
”Uh, okay…”
I tried to wrap up the conversation before she changed her mind, which made her look a bit suspicious, but… well, it shouldn’t worsen our relationship.
So, I was led by Ferris back to where Iris and the others were at the entrance of the base.
* * *
”Ah, Mose.”
”Welcome back!”
’Hey, did you finish over there?’
I was greeted by Iris and the others at the entrance of the base, and when I asked about moving the loot, Iris pointed to the back of the base.
”Yes. Everything, including the rabbits that were on your cart, has been brought into the warehouse here.”
’Is that so? Then I guess I’ll head back to the ‘Golden Lion’ base and return to the city tomorrow morning.’
Ferris warned me in response.
”Ah, tomorrow the ‘Golden Lion’ transport team is coming back to the city, so make sure you don’t just follow behind them, okay? It would be a hassle if they misunderstand and think you’re trying to hitch a ride for free.”
’Ah, I see. I’ll be careful.’
That means Mard and Witt, whom I met last time, will probably be going back tomorrow too.
Well, from what I heard, they seem to be moving around without any issues, so I just need to make sure I’m not suspected of trying to tag along.
’Then next time… maybe in 2 or 3 days.’
Saying that, I left the ‘Silver Orchid’ base and headed towards the ‘Golden Lion’ base.
Of course, I only went partway to the ‘Golden Lion’ base. I headed towards the mountain, which is the entrance and exit to the 3rd District, far enough away from the ‘Silver Orchid’ base.
Just like last night, I planned to spend the night at the top of that mountain.
It’s also because I can’t stay at the ‘Golden Lion’ base as “Mose”… but there’s no one around, so I can relax.
So, just like yesterday, when I arrived at the mountain top, I set up my tent and, as an experiment, I prepared a planter with soil suitable for growing vegetables and mini tomato seeds.
This idea came to me because the stone I used as a weight for the shade cloth over the tent was still there in the morning. I thought maybe the things I created with magic wouldn’t be absorbed by the dungeon.
Well, it’s likely that the heavy stone wasn’t absorbed by the dungeon because it was considered part of the tent, but if the things I made don’t get absorbed, that would be really important for exploring the dungeon.
Since I can keep track of where I placed things made with my magic, I could set them up as beacons in places I’ve passed through. Even if I get lost in an unknown area, I could follow them back. And if I need to camp, I can just make a sturdy container house with strong materials.
I also prepared mini tomatoes and a planting kit because of my conversation with Ferris about farming. If I can grow crops in the dungeon, it might help make running “Silver Orchid” a bit easier by providing cheap food.
If my creations don’t get absorbed by the dungeon, I could secure farmland by surrounding it with walls, or I could create farmland within the base.
This isn’t just out of goodwill; if the operation of “Silver Orchid” becomes questionable, it would be a problem for me since I’m responsible for Iris and Seria.
There are many other things I could do, and even if it doesn’t work out, I won’t lose anything.
So, I decided to fill a planter that supposedly waters itself with a bottle of water, adding soil and seeds, and then I planned to leave it for a while. I also set up some support sticks of appropriate length and decided to spend the night like I did yesterday.
* * *
And then the next morning.
”Eh?”
In front of me, as I stepped out of the tent in the form of “Koji,” there were mini tomatoes growing in the planter that seemed to have avoided being absorbed by the dungeon, reaching the size I often saw in my previous life.
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