Beginning Their Actions

They returned to their room.

“Well then, the fun time has come. Master and Caro-sama need to do their best, or I will be in trouble.”

“Why would you be in trouble, Al?”

Kent asked Al.

“Isn’t it obvious? I will need a lot of magic power from now on. I will absorb the magic power produced when the two of you are enjoying yourselves. This is the most efficient way.”

“Having it said again like that makes me feel embarrassed.”

“I think so too, but if we want to produce results in a short time, I think Al-chan’s power will definitely be necessary, so let’s do our best. Right, Kent-san?”

After saying that, Caro hugged Kent.

“You can start just like that, but I think you are dirty from the long trip, so cleaning your bodies first would make things more exciting, wouldn’t it? Master, Caro-sama. Please take off your clothes.”

““Huh?””

Unable to understand what Al had said, the two let out strange voices.

“Once you start, both of you will take them off right away anyway, won’t you? Then there is no problem with taking them off now, right???”

After Al said that, the two reluctantly took off their clothes. Even though they were used to seeing each other, they still felt a little embarrassed.

“Then I will clean you! Hyaaa!”

“Whoa!”

“Kya!”

Kent and Caro were suddenly covered by something like water bubbles, and in the blink of an eye, their bodies were washed clean.

“How was it? This is my cleaning magic, unveiled for the first time. You feel refreshed, right?”

“That’s true. I somehow feel refreshed.”

“Sniff sniff. Kent-san’s sweat smell is gone.”

Since Caro, who was sensitive to smells, said that, it seemed they had truly become clean. Kent and Caro were once again surprised by Al’s ability.

“Well then, this is as far as I can help. After this, please do your best on top of me.”

After saying that, Al went onto the bed and transformed into something like a yellow-green mat. A pleasant grassy scent drifted through the room from the mat-like thing, making it relaxing.

“Do we have to do it on top of this?”

“According to Al-chan, she cannot absorb magic power unless we do. Well then, starting tonight, we will do our best.”

After saying that, Caro leapt at Kent. Since it had been a while, the two ended up doing their best until dawn.

“Master, Caro-sama. It is morning. Please wake up.”

“Ugh… I’m sleepy.”

“We have to get up already… I’m sleepy.”

Morning came, and after Al woke them up, Kent and Caro reluctantly decided to get up.

“Kent, Caro, are you awake? It is time for breakfast.”

When they had put on their clothes and finished getting ready, Verna came to call them, saying that breakfast was ready. Kent, Caro, and Al headed to the Town Head’s house to have breakfast.

“In the end, the Acting Lord did not come yesterday. We did not receive any notice that something had happened, but I am worried.”

The Town Head said that worriedly during breakfast.

“I had been looking forward to the Acting Lord’s arrival, so it is unfortunate.”

While preparing breakfast, Verna also said that worriedly.

After finishing breakfast together with Verna’s family, Kent, Caro, and Al returned to their hut.

“The timing was bad too, but I’m not sure how to bring it up.”

Kent was troubled over how to tell Verna, who seemed to be eagerly awaiting the Acting Lord’s arrival.

“I am accompanying you as your assistant, Kent-san, so I will leave the decision to you.”

“I only came because I was worried about you, Master, so…”

Caro and Al said they would leave the decision to Kent.

“If things stay like this, I won’t be able to give any instructions about managing the territory, so it will be a problem. It seems better to tell at least the Town Head.”

“If that is your decision, Kent-san, I will follow it.”

After Kent said that, Caro did not raise any particular objection, so their policy for the time being was decided.

Kent, Caro, and Al came to the Town Head’s office. Verna had gone into town for shopping, so she was absent. Not wanting to miss this timing, Kent and the others took action.

“Town Head-san, there is something I would like to discuss…”

“What is it? Is there something troubling you?”

The three entered the office, and when Kent spoke to him, the Town Head paused his writing and looked toward them.

“Actually, the Acting Lord is me. I’m sorry I couldn’t bring myself to say it.”

“Come now, Kent-kun, that must be a joke.”

The Town Head did not believe what Kent said.

“This is Father’s letter of authorization.”

After saying that, Caro showed him the letter of authorization written by her father, Baron Frederick.

“This letter of authorization is genuine. And Father means… Could you be the lord’s…?”

“That is correct. Baron Frederick is my father.”

For a while, the Town Head froze. His treatment of them as guests had not been a problem in itself, but that was when dealing with commoners. Though he had not known, his treatment had been insufficient when dealing with nobles.

“Town Head-san, you really don’t need to worry that much. The reason we came to speak with you this time was also to keep this a secret from Verna-san.”

“No, I must speak sternly to that rude daughter of mine…”

“Verna-san stands out in town and has no friends her own age, correct? She treats us as friends, so I do not want to place an unnecessary burden on her.”

“If Caro-sama says so… Understood. I will not tell Verna.”

The Town Head reluctantly accepted Caro’s request.

“Also, you do not need to add ‘sama’ to my name. While we are staying here, you may treat us as you have until now. Of course, the same goes for Kent-san.”

“Hey, human, you must add ‘sama’ to my name!”

“Huh?”

Al puffed out her nonexistent chest and said that to the Town Head.

“Read the flow of the conversation.”

“Ow.”

Kent struck Al on the head with the edge of his hand. Al had not taken any damage, but she acted as if it hurt.

“Town Head-san, this child is a little strange, so you don’t need to mind her.”

“Right…”

Kent said that to the Town Head.

After that, they discussed things with the Town Head, and while Kent and the others were staying there, they would act publicly as though they were helping the Town Head.

“Then, could you tell me the current situation?”

“These are the documents regarding this year’s wheat harvest… Also…”

Once their future policy was decided, Kent immediately began questioning the Town Head in order to understand the town’s current situation.