Chapter 27

"Ah~ Please forgive me~"

This pitiful cry comes from Nina. The meal at the Wind Vane Inn was plentiful and delicious. After the meal, when we returned to our room, we started teaching Nina reading, arithmetic, and other academic subjects. Nina, who seems to be bad at studying, has been screaming in frustration since a while ago.

"Why is Yu so smart?"

"...In my village, there was no one who taught arithmetic as clearly as this."

I spent a lot of time at the public library on Earth because I would be abused at home. I couldn't go to school regularly, so I studied on my own. I should have as much knowledge as anyone in this world.

Nina is covering her ears with both hands, as if she's had enough. Lena, on the other hand, is looking at me with a passionate gaze, as if she wants more lessons.

"That's enough for today. Next, we'll talk about skills. The book I bought from the guild lists the basic skills for each job. Nina, you chose the 'Assassin' job, but can you use the skills?"

The 'Assassin' has a skill called 'Stealth Walk LV1,' which is a more advanced form of stealth and tiptoeing. The book only describes the characteristics and effects of the skill, but not how to use it, which is a bit disappointing.

"Um, just because I took the job, it doesn't mean I can use the skills right away~"

"...Skills can suddenly become usable when you level up, or through years of training and apprenticeship."

Apprenticeship... The old man Larit at the guild was an assassin, and he seems like a nice guy, so he might show me if I ask him.

I took the job 'Magic Warrior,' which involves fighting with both sword and magic. The most distinctive skill is 'Magic Sword,' which allows you to wrap your weapon in magic for attacks. The stronger your magic, the more effective the skill, and using a magic that matches the weakness of a monster will be even more effective.

"Since the old man I met at the guild today is an assassin, I can ask him to teach me tomorrow."

"Joseph?"

"No, the nice old man."

"...The pervert should just die."

Lena still seems to hold a grudge. It seems the bath is ready.

One of the features of this inn is that each room has a magic device to heat the water. In the village, there's no custom of taking baths, but in a city this size, it's not that unusual.

"The bath seems to be ready."

"Yeah, let's go in."

"I'll go last."

"Huh?"

Nina is looking at me with a confused expression, as if wondering what I'm saying. In the village, I was tricked by her lies, but Lena told me there's no such custom.

"Huh? No way! Your lies are already exposed."

"Really... You noticed... Lena, you can go in first."

She seems to be seriously considering something, but knowing Nina, she's probably not thinking anything good. After a while, Lena comes out.

"...It was a good bath."

Lena has changed into the roomwear we bought today. It's a simple, pajama-like design. Her impressive bust is visible, but it's better not to mention it. Since Nina said she'll go last, I go in next. The bathtub is reasonably large, and I can relax comfortably. Since I haven't had a bath since leaving the village, the fatigue washes away quickly. When I resurface from the water, Nina is there!?

"Y-You!?"

"Even Yu, who is usually so alert, didn't notice my stealth and tiptoeing!"

Nina, completely naked and smirking, irritates me more than usual, but since getting angry won't change anything, I ignore her. She then moves behind me and presses her chest against my back.

"Hehe~ It feels so good~"

"I feel something weird on my back, and it's uncomfortable."

"Aww~ That's mean~"

Despite her words, Nina seems happy. I don't understand what she finds so enjoyable, but she's definitely a pervert. When I get out of the bath, Lena keeps looking at me, but I have nothing to hide, so I act confidently.

Since there are only two beds, I thought Nina and Lena would share, but both of them climb into the bed I'm in. It's clearly too small... I try to push them out, but Nina skillfully maneuvers around me. In situations like this, she uses her abilities unnecessarily. Lena takes advantage of the gap and slips in.

I wish she would use those moves in battle. Even though I took a bath, it's ridiculous to end up sweating, so I give up. Then Lena starts sniffing me.

"...Sniff, sniff"

Lena is pressing against me and sniffing. She's a pervert too.

"Yu smells so good~"

While saying this, Nina entangles her legs with mine.

"...I can't rule out the possibility that you're emitting a charm pheromone."

There's no way. I end up having to sleep between two perverts...

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In the guild master's office, Morpheus and Joseph are drinking.

"Seems like you had a fight with the rookie right away?"

Morpheus, hearing that Joseph and the rookie had a fight, is very interested in the outcome. He invited Joseph for a drink to hear the results.

"Yeah, I'll take this job, so don't let anyone else touch it. If anyone does, I'll take care of them."

Saying this, Joseph quickly drinks a strong alcohol. Morpheus is surprised. This lazy and moody man has accepted the job without hesitation.

"Is he that talented..."

"At his age, to have sword skills at level 5. Of course, I won, but... try to keep it as low-key as possible, not just from other guilds, but from other countries too."

Joseph stops drinking.

"What do you mean?"

"Hmm, were you, like him, using a magic device to hide your abilities?"

"The receptionist at your place must have seen it through analysis, but there's no way I would hide anything."

Morpheus isn't just a guild master in the city of Kama for nothing. He doesn't know how far he's pushing, but Joseph pretends not to know and doesn't mention that Yu can use magic. Even with sword skills at level 5, he could be called a genius. If he can also use a fourth-tier black magic, the whole country would fight over him.

"Collette did see it through analysis, but there are ways to deceive it..."

(You old bastard...)

The drinking session of mutual deception lasted until morning.