Chapter 100

The Legion Dragon, a monster, had the ability to attract spirits from its surroundings and convert them into its own power.

Usually, even if one obtained a monster’s ‘core,’ it was impossible to mimic the monster’s abilities. However, a monster’s core possessed a special power as a magic stone and could sometimes be used as a material for magic tools.

Dee extracted the power of the Legion Dragon’s core without any processing as a magic tool and activated it when he was in a tight spot during the battle with ‘the Snake.’

Since most of the components of spirits are magic power, it is possible that the Legion Dragon was absorbing the magic power of other monsters. The magic power that entered Dee from us became his strength based on the same principle, I think.

"Can Rimse do the same thing as Dick? If so, a brother or sister might be born for Sphere..."

"No, I can't. Compared to me, Dee is incredibly skilled at reproducing techniques that utilize magic power. He has always been like that, but he seems to have become even better while we were apart."

"...When you say things like that while doing this, I start to feel self-conscious..."

"Miraluka, you are also very skilled. I can hardly control my magic power... I either release a lot or none at all."

Miraluka is currently supporting Dee by circulating her magic power. To do this, she has to lie on top of his body while he is lying down, with her hands clasped together, and remain still. Normally, wearing anything would hinder the circulation, but since everyone looks like they are attacking Dee while he is sleeping, they decided to allow it in their underwear.

Actually, I want everyone to abandon any sense of embarrassment for the sake of treating Dee. As his teacher, I am willing to do anything for him, but I let the younger ones handle the bold methods. I can create a magic power circulation just by touching my hands together, so I do that. I pretend to do the same as everyone else when no one is watching, but I don’t think anyone has noticed.

What we are doing now is that everyone has treated Dee individually, and as a final touch, we are all participating in the treatment at the same time. Six girls in their underwear gathered, and with the curtains drawn and the lights on during the day, the scene looks like some kind of ritual. I shouldn’t say this, but it’s kind of fun.

"...I wonder if I should be here in such a situation. I feel a bit uneasy..."

"I was surprised at first, but I think it’s okay because we are all girls. Besides... it’s better than I thought..."

Sherry accidentally saw a part of Cordy. I also stared at it for a while, but Cordy has an unexpectedly large chest.

Cordelia—since her true identity might be revealed unexpectedly, I usually call her Cordy.

She explains that the armor on her chest is thicker to others, but it is actually made wider. When Aileen tried it on, it was a bit tight, but the ‘bit’ is quite significant.

She is still in her growth period during the journey to defeat the Demon King, so by the time the journey ended, it was difficult to hide, but she managed to do so without Dee noticing.

This is because Dee does not search for the magic power of people he recognizes as companions. The structure of the body and the flow of magic power differ between males and females, so no matter how hard one tries, Dee would immediately be able to tell the gender.

But even though she is such a beautiful girl, she always has a stern face and has to respond firmly to the admiring gazes of other girls, which seems difficult.

Sherry, with her long black hair, and Cordy, with her bright brown short hair, make a very picturesque pair. Not just the two of them, but the seven ‘mothers’ of Sphere have become very close through this experience.

Vell is downstairs managing the lunch service. Vell is really responsible when Dee is not around, and I can understand why she doesn’t want to send him back to the Demon Kingdom.

"Hmm... I’m finally getting used to it. The balance between my magic power in Dick and the others seems to be stabilizing."

"Thanks. Yuma, how does Dee’s magic power look now? Is it balanced around the ‘Soul Vessel’?"

"Yes... it’s becoming quite stable. The next step is to circulate it with all of us so that the magic power becomes harmonized rather than separate."

"Right, when that happens, the excess magic power in Dee will be distributed to everyone, and once it blends in, the capacity of everyone’s magic power will increase."

"Wait... does that mean we will become stronger? By receiving Dick’s power...?"

"Originally, everyone received auxiliary magic from Dee, so the compatibility with his magic power is very good, much better than mine."

That’s right—Dee doesn’t realize it, but auxiliary magic is activated by the desire to help and strengthen the target, so the caster’s feelings are easily conveyed to the recipient.

Because Dee’s desire to help everyone was conveyed, he is so beloved. Even though he speaks bluntly, his inner self is kinder than anyone else’s.

That’s why I think a girl like Miraluka, who usually keeps her heart guarded, has opened up to him.

"...I want to tell him to wake up already... but he is doing an important job with that child now."

"Hee~ If I don’t take care of Sphere, my day will be boring. Maybe I’ll take her home when she comes back."

"Yuma, you took her to the church once, right? How was it?"

"Yes, Sphere was bright and energetic, and all the children and sisters were smitten. As a mother, I was very proud. But when I said she was my daughter, no one believed me... Perhaps it was difficult for everyone to sense the clear soul wavelength that I share with Sphere."

Yuma seemed a bit disappointed, and when she is, she speaks very quickly and uses difficult words, which is easy to notice.

But even if Yuma, who is only fourteen, says that Sphere, who looks about twelve, is her daughter, it’s hard to believe. However, saying they are sisters might be too surprising, so I think it’s fine to claim she is her daughter.

By the way, Miraluka is lying on top of Dee, who is covered with a blanket and has magic symbols drawn on his body, and she is trying very hard not to put her weight on him. Even through the blanket, she is trembling, but I think she is very considerate towards Dee.

The flower decorations on either side of her golden hair sway with her movements. Seeing her so focused, I gently pushed her back from above the blanket.

"Kyaa...!"

Her back must be weak, as she collapsed with a thud. Everyone looked at her in surprise, but soon their faces turned red.

"Well, I wasn’t the only one... I was trying to use it as a substitute for push-ups, but it’s quite difficult. But I don’t want to be called heavy. I won’t be, though."

"Well... Miraluka is a specialist in magic, so it can’t be helped. Dee and Aileen have to try harder, though."

"Ugh... Why do I have to be so considerate of someone who is unconscious... I feel like pinching him."

"No, no... Poor Dick. Besides, where would you pinch him...?"

Sherry doesn’t hide her feelings for Dee, and I think he should be more aware of her feelings.

But I shouldn’t be thinking about others when I should be thinking about how to repay Dee.

While we were talking, there was a knock on the door. Yuma got up and opened it, and Vell came in.

"...I knew it, but seeing all the women in their underwear... As a woman, even if I am the former Demon King, I have never seen such a scene. It feels like the bedroom of a harem."

"Well... but for Dee, it’s unavoidable, right? Just a little bit."

"A little bit... I can’t explain it to Dee when he wakes up."

"...Miraluka, are your arms tired? You’ve been flattened and haven’t moved."

"Miraluka, should I cast a recovery spell on you?"

"...I can get back up soon. More importantly, since Vell is here, let’s start the ‘final stage.’”

"...Are we starting already? I thought it would come around to me one more time. Besides, Master hasn’t circulated yet, right? I’ve never seen it."

"..."

Everyone’s gaze focused on me. When six people look at you at once, there’s no place to hide.

"Well, I’ve been staying here and always with Dee, so I’ve been doing it when no one is around. Is that strange?"

"We are being watched while we circulate, but Rimse isn’t showing us. It feels a bit unfair."

"Yeah, yeah... It’s like saying, ‘I’m the teacher, so I can see my disciples naked without feeling embarrassed.’ It’s a bit frustrating."

"Before God, all souls are equal. Rimse, please don’t be shy and show us the circulation with Dick. We, as God’s children, will watch together."

"...When it was my turn, Rimse watched me, so now it’s my turn to watch."

I feel like I’m being excluded from the group and being cornered more and more.

I don’t have the right to do such things with Dee, so I only held hands to circulate magic power and didn’t do it like everyone else. Maybe that’s why I was figured out by the atmosphere.

"I think it would have been easier for me if Rimse had shown us an example. When I was suddenly told to take off my clothes and lie on top, I thought it was a mistake."

"Indeed, I am not the type to flinch at such a task, but it was quite nerve-wracking. Even though he is asleep, my master is defenseless, and lying on top of him requires a lot of patience..."

"No, no... Dee is not good with girls pressing on him! It’s... because of me..."

"Such excuses are unnecessary. Since you made me feel embarrassed, you should feel embarrassed too. We will all watch you."

"...I am Dee’s teacher... Teachers shouldn’t stick to their disciples naked. My job is to watch over them..."

Trying to bluff, but no one is laughing, and they are looking at me with some expectation. Miraluka has already come out from under the blanket and is gesturing for the next person. If she pulls the blanket back any further, Dee’s body will be visible, so I want her to put it back.

Even if I try to teleport away, my teleportation only accelerates, so I would break a wall or a window. If I escape with other magic, I can’t return to everyone. Besides, I have to control the magic circle that maintains Dee’s body, so I can’t run away.

"...If you say so... I can do it with my clothes on..."

"Just take them off."

Miraluka seems to be holding a grudge for being poked in the back and didn’t let me finish my sentence.

I shouldn’t resent the sleeping Dee, but as I take off my clothes in front of everyone, I can’t help but think that I should have prepared myself and done it alone beforehand.