Short Story: Special Discount on the Master and Disciple

Occasionally.

Really just occasionally.

The Master sometimes stays overnight at the "Zohuo Pavilion".

"Master, excuse me..."

"Didn't I say you don't have to come over, stupid rabbit?"

I walked to the silent corridor at night, opened the door a little nervously,

and what came to me was an indifferent voice.

Deep in the room with only furniture such as a bed and a table, Master...

Mr. Hedin was reading a book.

He didn't turn on the magic stone lamp, but relied on the moonlight shining

by the window and crossed his long legs.

Looking at his figure and the movement of turning the pages of the book,

even though he is also a male, it can't help but be fascinating. He really is

like a noble among goblins.

I stood there blankly, and my master looked at me dismissively and said, "If

you have nothing to do, leave as soon as possible. Your shameless face is

really hurting my emotions." I felt the zero-second thunder bullet (Carrus

Hill) The breath of Germany made my face turn livid at the speed of sound.

I entered the room and closed the door within zero seconds. Of course, not a

single sound was made.

After a moment of worry as my hands were occupied by the plate, I timidly

approached the Master.

"Uh...how many people came today...?"

"Twelve kidnappers and four groups. That's a few today."

Oops. Miss Haruhime is done. Her level is not high enough.

Faced with the attack rate from different dimensions in the past few days,

my tone became unstable and my eyes became dim.

At the same time, I also feel from the bottom of my heart that it is great that

Master and the others are able to protect Haruhime-san and Home. Maybe

the first-level adventurer (me), ninja (Ms. Ming), and fighting prostitute

(Aisha) can handle it alone, but they will definitely not be able to

concentrate on dungeon exploration and other activities. There is no doubt

that thanks to Master and others, we can live a life that has not changed

much from before.

Like today, the Master (occasionally Mr. Hegney, Mr. Fan and others) lives

in the "Zahuo Mansion" to protect Miss Haruhime──to be precise, to

protect the former top bounty leader (Miss Ryuu). ), including the entire

[Hestia Familia]. Needless to say, during the day, the residence and its

surroundings were on guard all night.

Fortunately, the original owner of this mansion [Apollo Familia] was a big

family, so there were still some empty rooms left in the "Zohuo Mansion".

Although it cannot be compared with Fólkvangr, Master and the others did

not have any inconvenience in staying overnight.

Although the Master completely stated to Kami-sama that he refused to

contact him and used an empty room to eliminate the aura, Welf and others

were a little confused, "Is there really someone here?" and could not feel the

other party's presence. It does not attract our attention in our daily lives at

all. No, it has reached a level where it does not even attract our attention.

"""This alert status will remain in place for a period of time"""

Alfric-san and the others, who were guarding the residence like Master and

others, said so.

The public reaction to level upgrading (upgrading)─it should be said that

the reaction is expected to continue for a while, and it seems that this

system will be implemented during this period. However, Ms. Seele has

been coming to the stronghold (Home) whenever she gets the chance

recently, so I also think that the super iron wall protection of the tough

warriors (Enheria) will not change...

So, um, this will also happen.

When Master and others stayed at the residence, I would go to the kitchen

alone every night and visit him with midnight snacks. This has become my

daily routine.

"You kid is really ungrateful!"

In order to avoid hindering my reading, I slowly put the plate on the table -

it was the reheated meal made by Miss Ming who was in charge of cooking

tonight. The Master looked up from the book for the first time. to me.

I looked back into those coral vermilion eyes and put a hand behind my

head, speaking my mind frankly.

"Thank you for your great care..."

"Do you want more abuse and unreasonableness?"

"Well..."

I was speechless.

Indeed, what I experienced was very harsh, harsh, and harsh. If I had to do

it again, I would put aside my dignity and even kneel down to apologize

and say "please forgive me".

It's just...now that I know that all this is for Miss Seele, I can't resent or hate

her under any circumstances.

There is no tenderness in the severity of the Master. Although he is very,

very strict and stern, being too strict can even make people feel scared.

However, the incredible thing is that I don't feel "cruel".

I think that while excluding harshness and the like, I want the growth of

"Bell Cronny" to be recognized by this person more than anyone else.

Maybe... I hope he will say "this fool is my apprentice"?

Because only the moment when he was called the "idiot disciple", like

thunder bursting out, could his heart be so shocked.

(However, it's just that I look forward to it, but the Master is different...)

Although the Master who still treats me coldly has no sense of guilt, my

service seems to be "irreconcilable" and "unfair" with the words and deeds I

have committed in the past.

So he hated my cares so much.

It's not that you don't accept me, it's that you can't forgive yourself.

Miss Xier once told me a story from a long time ago. There is no doubt that

this man was once a "king".

He is a very scary, very smart, very arrogant fairy knight who is not like a

"king" and takes great care of others.

This must be what the gods call "tsundere-senpai or boss-like" guy. Just as I

was thinking this and staring at him, he said, "What's that look in your kid's

face?" It's unpleasant!" Then he kicked me. And I could only let out an

ugly scream.

He fell to his knees and suffered for a long time.

Master has always refused to eat late-night snacks.

This is the same as usual.

So I stood up and proposed the "compromise plan" I had prepared in

advance.

"Then, 'equivalent exchange'...can you give me some guidance and training

from time to time?"

"What?"

Master's eyebrows curved into a surprised shape for the first time.

"As long as it's when you have time. I want to exercise in the morning."

Just like when dating Transformation (Training) and Battlefield

(Fólkvangr).

I said that with a smile.

Master just stared at me quietly.

"Ah, you can't use [magic] only in the mansion...! No, it can't be done?"

I added hastily.

"...You greedy guy."

The Master, who had been stopping his movements, finally bent the corners

of his mouth.

"Okay. Since you demand that level of price, I accept it."

"Really, really!? Thank you Master!"

"I won't show mercy. You have to be prepared."

"good!"

After I thanked him, I nodded happily.

Suddenly remembering that I would wake up Welf and the others, I

hurriedly covered my mouth with both hands, but Master closed his eyes

and bent the corners of his mouth, remaining calm, and reached for the

plate.

Right in front of me, quietly and elegantly drinking soup.

I was really happy and couldn't help but smile on my face.

Okay, here's to the morning special training with Master, come on!

◇

"Bell...? Why...are you in the atrium with [White Demon Wand

(Hilderslev)]...?"

─Come on, that's what I originally thought, but...

The moment I met the fairy lady holding a wooden sword in the atrium in

the early morning, all the joy and warmth I had felt yesterday disappeared,

and my whole body became cold to the extreme.

Specifically, it was because of the confrontation with Ms. Liu's sky-blue

eyes that had lost light and warmth.

"From now on, this stupid rabbit will be trained by me. It's none of your

business [Hayate], get out of here!"

"Asshole...bastard! There's no way Bell would abandon me and choose you!

What you did is too harsh! Bell, Bell's training opponent in the morning

should be me!"

"Why haven't you noticed that he dislikes your gentle manner, little girl?"

"Ms. Lyu, Lyu!? Master!? Why are we arguing!? Isn't it good for the three

of us to train together!?"

Miss Lyu immediately raised her wooden sword, while the Master looked

down at her with contempt, his slender chin pointed toward the sky.

The atmosphere between the two of us had reached sub-zero temperatures. I

hurriedly tried to mediate, but the icy cold air still did not disappear.

Not long after, the training of the double fairy, which seemed to be in

opposition and had no trace of tolerance and compassion, began. I was

involved in it and screamed, almost dying.

"It's Bell-kun's fault."

"It's Bell-sama's fault."

"It's Bell's fault"

"I, I don't know much about the bond between master and disciple..."

"A master's love is sometimes more passionate, harsh, and unyielding than

a lover or partner, Haruhime-sama..."

"""Bell deserves it!"""

Lady Hestia, Lily and Welf who were visiting the atrium sighed, Miss

Haruhime was at a loss, Miss Ming looked at me with a discerning look,

and Mr. Alfric and others who were guarding the residence looked at me.

Being treated as a metabolite, I laughed.

I just wanted Master to eat, but I didn't expect it to be so difficult! ?

I thought that if a first-level adventurer who was also a fairy joined me, I

would be able to gain something for Miss Liu, but I didn't expect that I

would be so wrong! ?

While my heart screamed, before my consciousness was cut off, I heard the

nostalgic motto of my grandfather.

"That guy was raised by me..." Everyone must want to say this.

Master's love is very warm and severe... It's really very heavy, Grandpa...

◇

"Bell...two? Three? Three boats? Are you having an affair...?"

"That's not true─! Miss Ais────...!!"

Someday after that.

After learning about Master and Lyu-san's morning training, I could only

continue to defend Miss Ais miserably and loudly towards the pale-faced

girl who was beyond despair.