Genjitsushugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki

Chapter 2: In the Town A

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Postwar Arc

Chapter 2: In the Town A

One month had pa.s.sed since Elfrieden Kingdom’s Armyhad captured Amidonia Dukedom’s capital city 『Van』. At first, Van’s Citizens thought that the occupation would be harsh. However,since Souma strictly supervised the soldiers’ conduct, the city’s public orderwas actually much better than before the occupation started. Thanks to thedistribution of the Susanna’s root dumplings, the fear of hunger had also disappeared.The Citizens’ wariness gradually wore down. The people that could fan the windof rebellion: The n.o.bles and The Knights, had mostly escaped from the cityalready. Nowadays, the city’s atmosphere had become completely pacified.

It would have been alright if it was only pacified,but Souma’s broadcast of the 『Music Show』 had ignited the artistic pa.s.sion of Van’s citizens. It was to the point thattroubadours sang on street corners, performers played their instruments orperformed their street acts on the road. Furthermore, an increasing number ofthe houses quickly became vividly covered with colorful paints or had one of theirwalls decorated with a painting of the beautiful faces of the Lorelei ThreeDivas, Anchorwoman Chris, or the Program Host Aisha. It had became anuncontrolled situation. It had reached a point where it was difficult tobelieve that this town was a military town just one month ago.

What happened in Van was what Souma coined to be an 『Amidonian Renaissance』. It’s just… the sudden changehad caused a chaotic situation, so everyday there were disputes occurring asperformers competed for the same street spot. The three armies: the Army, the Navyand the Air Force, that were camped outside the city, could only pity theircomrades, the Royal Army’s King’s Guard that was stationed inside the city and taskedto settle those kinds of disputes. But then again, these disputes weren’tsomething that could lead to a large-scale rebellion, so Van was generally verypeaceful.

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「P-princessss~!」(Aisha)

「Kya~!」(Liscia)

However, on that day, there was a piercing voice. Atthat morning, Liscia was in her room that she used as a dressing room, and then,without even a single knock, Aisha hurriedly rushed into the room. Her suddenappearance made Liscia stand still from surprise, but Liscia remembered thatshe was in the middle of changing and was half-naked. Then, she put on herusual military uniform while throwing questions at Aisha.

「What happened, Aisha? Why are you that panicked?」(Liscia)

「T-that is because…… His Majesty…… His Majesty has……」(Aisha)

Perhaps because Aisha was out of breath, her speech wasdisordered.

「Calm down. Now, take a deep breath.」(Liscia)

「Y-yes…… Hu-…...fuuh~」(Aisha)

Just like how Liscia suggested, Aisha took a deepbreath and finally calmed down.

「So, what’s wrong with Souma?」(Liscia)

「Yes, actually, when I visited His Majesty to give my morning greeting, Ientered the government affairs office that His Majesty utilized as his personalroom, however, His Majesty was nowhere to be seen…… Then, there was a letterthat he had left behind.」(Aisha)

Aisha held out a sheet of paper, which Liscia receivedand read. It was written with these words: 『I will go for a journey. Please don’t look for me. Souma Kazuya』[1]. When Liscia put her hand on her forehead and sighed, Aisha became panickedagain.

「W-what should we do? We need to quickly find him or-」(Aisha)

「That’s why I told you to calm down. Today is Souma’s day off.」(Liscia)

「Eh? Day off?」(Aisha)

「That’s right.」(Liscia)

Liscia nodded towards Aisha who made a blankexpression.

「Since he had been swamped by work lately, his mental condition is barelyholding on the edge, so I advised him to take a day off. I also receivedHakuya’s proper permission. Also, since Souma was saying something unhealthylike 『Then I will be relaxing in my room and creating dolls』, I asked Tomoe to forcibly drag him out to the outside.」(Liscia)

「I didn’t hear any of this! Am I not His Majesty’s bodyguard!? Why was I notinformed of this!?」(Aisha)

Aisha’s eyes became teary. Lishia shrugged hershoulders and shook her head.

「Because you are too conspicuous. This is a country centered on the HumanRace, so Dark Elves are naturally rare, plus your face was also broadcasted afew days ago, so you aren’t suited for travelling incognito.」(Liscia)

「However, this place is former enemy territory, right!? If somethinghappened to His Majesty and Tomoe, then……」(Aisha)

「Don’t worry. Souma and Tomoe disguised themselves, furthermore they areshadowed by Juna-san and elite Marines to protect them, so they will be safe.」(Liscia)

「Juna-dono is also together with them? In that case, it will surely be…safe……」(Aisha)

Aisha stopped her words as she remembered Juna’smature smile. Juna is Aisha’s concept of an ideal woman. Beautiful, elegant,strong, and kind; a wonderful person who makes anyone unconsciously go: “Ah, Iwant to be like her.” However…… be that as it may, while being reminded byJuna’s smile, Aisha was alarmed by her own lack of feminine aspects. Sheshouldn’t let her guard down. If she was negligent, then she would end uplosing all the delicious things, so she persuaded herself.

「……Will it…… really be safe?」(Aisha)

「………」(Liscia)

Actually, Liscia was also thinking the same thing as Aisha,so she couldn’t reply back.

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「What nice weather this is. Right, Nii-sama?[2]」(Tomoe)

「I agree, Tomoe-chan.」(Souma)

I am now walking while holding Tomoe-chan, my MythicWolf Race stepsibling, pa.s.sing through Van’s shopping road that was dazzlingunder the morning light. Since I had been working to death in the governmentaffairs office lately, Liscia, who couldn’t let this continue, advised me totake a full day off-slash-inspection aroundthe capital. Although, I considered spending my day off rolling around lazilyin my room just like a father enjoying his holiday, I was told “It’sunhealthy!”, and so Tomoe-chan, who had received Liscia’s order, drag me out tothe outside.

As expected, since this city was former enemyterritory, we were lightly disguised. Since my appearance looks like someonefrom the Nine Headed Dragon Archipelago, I wore the garbs of a traveler fromthat country with a travelling coat and a conical hat,[3]just like the appearance of a certain North Wind Youngster[4].Meanwhile, Tomoe-chan had an appearance like a White Mage from a certain game[5],with her head covered by the mantle’s hood. In this appearance, our face weredifficult to be seen. Although, I did question whether we really needed to bein disguise like this,

「Whoa, there are a lot of shops, Nii-sama.」(Tomoe)

……after seeing how Tomoe-chan was in high spirits, Ithought: Well, whatever.[6]

「If there is a shop that piques your interest, should we visit it?」(Souma)

「Yes♪」(Tomoe)

I gently patted Tomoe-chan’s head who repliedenergetically. Hah…… I am healed…… The rustling wolf’s ears’ fur that was softto the touch made my feelings feel better. I also called out to a person thatwas located opposite from Tomoe-chan.

「Juna-san, will this alright for you?」(Souma)

「Yes. If this is what Kazuya-san wills.」(Juna)

Juna-san replied while smiling. For travellingincognito this time, instead of Aisha who has a conspicuous appearance, it was Juna-sanand the ten elite Marines who will be protecting me from the shadows…… Yup, fromthe shadows……

「Umm, Juna-san?」(Souma)

「Yes, what it is?」(Juna)

「……Why are you entwining your arms with me?」(Souma)

While my right hand is patting Tomoe-chan’s head, myleft hand was being entwined by both of Juna-san’s arms. She was really close. Today,Juna-san was carrying a longsword and wearing a breastplate atop of her clothdress, so her appearance was similar to that of an ordinary female adventurer. Ididn’t feel any voluptuous texture[7],but my hand was warm from the direct contact. Juna-san then made a impish smileat the fl.u.s.tered me.

「Ah, I can’t do this?」(Juna)

「It doesn’t mean that you can’t do this, but…… Didn’t you say you would protectme from the shadows?」(Souma)

「We are properly protecting you. Even now, the elite Marines are protecting youwhile undercover. They are being on guard at the place that is antic.i.p.ated tobe a blind spot.」(Juna)

「Even so…… Isn’t Juna-san’s face well known?」(Souma)

The Amidonian Citizens already knew Juna-san’s facefrom the music show. Even if it wasn’t to the extent as the dark elf Aisha’s conspicuousness,won’t there still be someone that can recognize Juna-san’s face right now? WhenI mentioned this to her, Juna-san answered while smiling.

「It’s alright. At that time I was wearing makeup, so the impression isdifferent.」(Juna)

Now that she said it, Juna-san only wore minimalistmakeup today. As a diva, she might need “enchanting makeup” when standing on stageor in front of the broadcast orb. But even now, Juna-san was naturallybeautiful, without makeup she looked three years younger. Now she looks justlike her age.

「That’s right…… I look older thanks to the make-up.」(Juna)

「No, there is also your demeanor…… Or rather, you are bothered by it,nonetheless.」(Souma)

「I am a woman, after all…… Your Majesty, do you hate linking arms with me?」(Juna)

Juna-san showed a slightly uneasy expression. Herface…… How unfair……[8]

「How can I hate it. I highly like it.」(Souma)

「Fufufu, Thank you very much.」(Juna)

「Hafu…… As expected, Juna-san is so beautiful. I yearn to become likeJuna-san.」(Tomoe)

「……I think Tomoe-chan is better staying as the current Tomoe-chan?」(Souma)

I disagree with Tomoe-chan who was looking at Juna-sanwith sparkling eyes. Tomoe-chan is also a cute girl, so she would grow up intoa beautiful woman just like Juna-san…… That’s why I beg to you, please alwaysstay as the pure Tomoe-chan.[9]

In the end, I walked with my right hand holdingTomoe-chan’s hand, while my left arm entwined with Juna-san’s. Even though, mytrue ident.i.ty wouldn’t be found out in this way, but in exchange, the enviouslook from men and the women whispering about what kind of relationship we threehad were painful to endure. As I tried not to think about this, I began conversingwith Juna-san.

「By the way, since Van didn’t have different establishments than Parnam did andsince I also don’t have any places I want to inspect either, did you have aplace you wanted to go?」(Souma)

「When they said that you would go outside to inspect the town for your dayoff, I had thought of something.」(Juna)

Juna-san made a wry smile at my workaholic thinking.Then, Juna-san made a quick glance in Tomoe-chan’s direction and whispered in avoice that only I could hear.

(「In that case, let’s find a present like a cloth for Tomoe-chan. Since sheis an imouto[10],then it will be a present from a family member.」) (Juna)

(「Ah, that sounds good.」) (Souma)

Now that she mentioned it, since I was always occupiedin the government affairs office, I haven’t done anything as a brother for heras an imouto (to be accurate, she is Liscia’s imouto, so she will be my futuresister in law). Even during those times, Tomoe-chan was doing her best innegotiating with the Rhinosauruses and the Pongos. To pay this debt to her, Imight need to do my best today in spoiling her as much as possible.

(「Juna-san, do you know any place that has the right shop?」)

(「I already did the research. Please leave it to me.」)

Juna-san made a soft smile.

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The shop that Juna-san recommended was a largish clothingstore on a certain street corner. The smallish signboard was written with a stylishfont with words that meant 『Silver Deer Shop』. From the lined up merchandise on the display window, it seems that notonly do they sell clothes, but shoes and ornaments, too. I didn’t reallyunderstand with my untrained eyes, but the quality of the goods seemed to behigh, so this was a high-cla.s.s shop. It was a shop that was foreign for someonelike me who only ever wore clothes sold by ma.s.s retailers back in j.a.pan.[11]

By the way, ever since coming to this country, I neverexperienced wearing something other than what I made myself. Since recently mysewing skill had increased from creating and maintaining Musashi Boy-kun dolls,except for the underwear, all the clothes I wore was something that I made. Althoughas someone that technically had a high salary and could make an order forcustom-made clothing, I didn’t feel any desire for such luxury again (thatbeing the case, I invested quite a lot into Musashi Boy-kun forself-protection). Even the shirt and pants that I wore under this coat were of myown creation.

「Nii-sama even made something like this, Nii-sama is amazing.」(Tomoe)

「Well since there are no shops that sell clothing that I’m comfortable with.Well, half of it is because of my hobby.」(Souma)

I felt proud at receiving Tomoe-chan’s respectfullook.

「But, how unexpected. For a fashion shop like this to exist in Amidonia.」(Souma)

「It’s because of Kazuya-san’s influence. During the music show, Kazuya-sanhad demonstrated that Amidoniam women may dress nicely now since they are nowpart of the Elfrieden Kingdom. If there is a demand, then the business willappear.」(Juna)

「But as an occupied city, there should be a shortage of goods, right?」(Souma)

「Since there is a Commerce Guild in the city. In the first place, excludingthe food that was in the shortage, the Guild was coordinating the supply of thegoods. For the merchants, they are suppliers for the clients, whether theclients are the Elfrieden Kingdom or the Amidonia Dukedom.」(Juna)

Juna-san elucidated this fact for me.

「That’s the way things go, huh?......」(Souma)

「Yes. Accordingly, the merchants have weak feelings of belonging to any country.」(Juna)

「Well, that couldn’t be helped, right?」(Souma)

Even if we kept talking in front of the shop, it wouldbe useless, so we entered the shop and a grey-haired middle aged man who wore abartender-like outfit greeted us. Before we knew it, the black-tea scenteddandy middle aged man, stood with closed legs, put his hand over his chest andmade a courtesy bow.

「Welcome. Is this gentlemen a traveler?」(Dandy Old Man)

At those questions, my words became plugged. Revealingour true ident.i.ty is out of the question, but how could we explain about thecombination of a man in a conical hat, a beautiful adventurer and furthermore awolf-girl in a white hood? While I was thinking about how to answer this,Juna-san stepped forward.

「Yes. This gentleman is Kazuya-sama, a young master from a silk crepe[12]store in the Echigo Kingdom, one of the nations in the Nine Headed DragonsArchipelago Union. This girl is his imouto, Tomoe-sama. Then, I am someone thatthey employed to accompany them, please call me “Silvia”. Kazuya-sama is someonewho will succeed the store and he is travelling to various countries to broadenhis knowledge.」(Juna)

She naturally made a smooth speech. Or rather, she stillremembered my random talking as a young master from a silk crepe store in the EchigoKingdom that I had said when I came visiting while on a date with Liscia. Even thoughI had completely forgotten about what I had said at that time. Also, who isSilvia? The dandy middle-aged man didn’t made any particular expressions andjust calmly nodded and muttered,

「I see. I am sorry to be late at introducing myself. I am Sebastian, themanager of this shop.」(Sebastian)

「………」(Souma)

I thought for a moment, isn’t that the name usuallyused by a butler? But then I changed my mind as I remembered that Sebastianisn’t really an exclusive butler name. Sebastian continued his words.

「Well then, what are Sir and Madam looking for today?」(Sebastian)

「Let’s see…… For now I am looking for something that suits my imouto.」(Souma)

「Eh!?」(Tomoe)

I place my hand on the surprised Tomoe-chan’s head andgently patted her.

「Well just like I said before, please tell me if there is anything that piquesyour interest.」(Souma)

「Umm……But……」(Tomoe)

「It’s alright. Let me do something like an older brother sometimes.」(Souma)

After I said these words, Tomoe-chan immediatelyturned her sight towards Juna-san, who then nodded and took Tomoe-chan’s handas they begun looking at the merchandise. Although she was stiff, Tomoe-chan isstill a girl, and as she looked at the merchandise with Juna-san, it could beseen that she gradually became engrossed in them. I observed the sight of abeautiful woman and a cute girl going ‘kyakya ufufu’ and enjoying theirshopping for some time before I began to look over the goods, too.

Clothing, shoes and decorations, furthermore therewere also cosmetics. This shop really sold many different types of merchandise.It was as if this place was the Amidonian version of 109 (I never went to 109in Shibuya, though)[13].Even though the women had became fashion conscious, perhaps since it wasn’t theage where men pursued fashion, 80% of the store floor was dedicated to women’sapparel. It seems that this shop only sold great coats for the men’s wear.

There was several types of merchandise that drew my interest.The first was lipstick. They ranged from a pink color to a lighter color. Thesecond was hair ornaments. It was made from gold with a small gem that lookedconsiderably magnificent, even so it had ladybug motif that looked childish andcreated an unbalanced feel. The third was a choker. The bluish leather backgroundwas inlayed with silver foil stars, and the gold clasp part was depicting abird (phoenix?) opening its wings, so it looked luxurious.

While I was looking around like this, I found myself inthe front of a small loafer for girls. It had a ribbon motif and a broochattached to it that made it looks really cute. I wonder if this loafer suitsTomoe-chan somehow.

「Hey, Tomo-」(Souma)

「Sir customer.」(Sebastian)

When I was about to call out to Tomoe, Sebastian addressedme from behind. I looked back suspiciously and Sebastian bowed.

「I am sorry for my sudden discourtesy. But Kazuya-sama, may I ask yousomething?」(Sebastian)

「…… What is it?」(Souma)

「Let’s suppose you are on the battlefield and are having a war council with gatheredgenerals.」(Sebastian)

Hah? Battlefield? War council? Why did he suddenly bringup this topic?

「Let’s a.s.sume that the opinion that came at the beginning of that warcouncil is a good idea. If you are the supreme commander, will you immediatelyadopt that idea?」(Sebastian)

「…… No I won’t. I will wonder if there are any other good ideas.」(Souma)

「That’s correct. That’s why, if I am at the general’s side, if I have someidea that I want to propose, I won’t immediately reveal that idea and will waituntil the discussion has reached the limit.」(Sebastian)

「Fumu[14]……」(Souma)

「What I wanted to say is, the bargaining of man and woman is also a battlefield.」(Sebastian)

「……Ah, I see.」(Souma)

Finally, I understood what Sebastian wanted to say. Inother words, it is better for me to wait a bit longer before recommending theloafer that I thought suited Tomoe-chan. Certainly currently, Juna-san andTomoe-chan were enjoying choosing the merchandise. If I brought something goodto them, then I would end up throwing cold water on their pleasant atmosphere. Ifthey chose what I endorsed, then their happy time would be over and if theydidn’t choose it, then we would end up in an awkward situation. Either situationwasn’t something that we wanted to happen. I felt admiration towardsSebastian’s attentiveness.

「You are……a magnificent tactician.」(Souma)

「I feel honored to receive your praise.」(Sebastian)

Sebastian made a respectful bow. I unintentionallywanted to say, 「Hahaha, this guy.[15]」

「By the way, you used a war council as a reference…… Perhaps you know thatwe are……」(Souma)

「Oh my…… Please excuse my rudeness. Actually, I only dealt with high cla.s.speople until several days ago, so I still haven’t removed the att.i.tude towards them,so I ask for your apologies in case you feel offended. My regular client is aperson who loves doing such conversation in this way.」(Sebastian)

「No, I don’t mind it. Is that client perhaps a military man?」(Souma)

「No-no, that client is a really cute small racc.o.o.n type of person.」(Sebastian)

Small racc.o.o.n (sly person)…… eh? Even the racc.o.o.nmanager called that person a small racc.o.o.n. I am interested. But anyway, Istealthily bought several goods without being seen by Juna-san and Tomoe-chan.

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When we left 『Silver Deer Shop』 it was already past lunch time.

「Ah, Juna-san. Please wait a minute.」(Souma)

While we were walking to find a place for us three toeat, I called out to Juna-san to stop.

「Is there something that happened?」(Juna)

「This is something that I want to give to Juna-san.」(Souma)

Juna-san tilted her head, 「What is it?」 as I took out a small package. Juna-san received and opened the package,the content was the ladybug-shaped hair ornament.

「Ah, this is……」(Juna)

「This is the compensation for Juna-san for becominng a shadow under the suntoday.」(Souma)

「But……」(Juna)

「Please take it.」(Souma)

I then took the hair ornament and then put it inJuna-san’s hair. Hm, just like I thought. The design was too childish for theusual adult-like Juna-san, but for today’s younger Juna-san, it was as if shewas a girl pretending to be an adult. Extremely lovely.

「It really suits you. “Juna”.[16]」(Souma)

「!? Uuu……」(Juna)

Although she behaved in adult-like manners, Juna-sanmade a rarely seen bright flushed red face. Finally I dealt one point[17]to the adult-like Juna-san. Juna-san then turned her face away.

「Your Majesty, if Your Majesty gives a present to a woman, please also givesomething as well to Princess. It has been decided that Your Majesty would marryseveral women, right? In doing so, you must not be partial. Whether YourMajesty desires to love all the women equally or is just doing politicalmarriages and doesn’t love all the women from the bottom of your heart, in anycase, it is also an important task for Your Majesty to not let any frictionarise between the women……」(Juna)

She was rapidly talking on and on…… Perhaps this washer being embarra.s.sed?

「It’s alright. I also properly bought something for Liscia and Aisha.」(Souma)

Whether in pretty decorations or her usual clothing(even on the battlefield), Liscia preferred things that wouldn’t hinder hermovements, so I chose the blue leather choker that was stylish yet wouldn’trestrict her. Just like Juna-san, I had also been helped by Aisha before, so Ichose a lipstick that suited her healthy tanned skin. This was something that Inoticed when I hosted the music show, but she seems to be concerned for herfemininity.

「That’s why, don’t worry.」(Souma)

「I-Is that right?」(Juna)

「Yes. By the way, Juna-san?」(Souma)

「……Yes, what is it?」(Juna)

「It’s not “Your Majesty”, but it should be “Kazuya-sama”, right?」(Souma)

「Ah……」(Juna)

Just now, Juna-san referred me as Your Majesty not asKazuya-sama. As expected, that rapid talking was her way to hide her embarra.s.sment.Juna-san made a sullen red face.

「Kazuya-sama…… You are unexpectedly mischievous.」(Juna)

「Is that so?」(Souma)

「Yes. Furthermore, you are an expert in seducing.」(Juna)

While saying so, once more she entwined my left arm. Thistime, her embrace was a bit stronger than before. When I looked over myshoulder, Juna-san was smiling and the head ornament atop her was shining witha sparkle.

☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽☾☽

Souma, conquering countries and women since summoned. Who can stop him?

Also:

WHO’S THAT SMALL RAc.o.o.n?

ITS █████ Found out in another chapter of Souma’s: ARealist’s Harem Management.

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