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"How about this? Holy oil and holy water from the Eris religion! It's of extremely high quality and makes the most of their strengths. I think a few drops will be enough to purify any undead!"
"Do you know who the store clerk is?! This is high level harassment!"
"Then talismans and charms! We won't let the undead get close!"
"What are you going to do by locking out the store clerk?!"
After finishing our shopping, we returned to the mansion before noon. We were currently in the development meeting, but when Chris, or rather Eris, used her strengths, she didn't get along well with Wiz.
"Can you make a lucky charm or something like that?"
"It'll probably end up the same as last time."
Unfortunately, Chris's compatibility with Wiz was so bad that it looked like his products wouldn't be on display. As the two of them continued to discuss alternatives, the door was slammed open.
"Well, Kazumar, Chris. It seems like it's going to be hot today. Let's go get something cold for lunch!"
"Welcome back Aqua, have you used up your allowance for this month yet?"
"Aqua-san...it's only been a week this month..."
This is what Aqua does when she has no money but wants something. Chris has known her for a long time, so he's seen Aqua begging him like this many times.
"It can't be helped! Party trick equipment isn't cheap either!"
What kind of god is this guy really...?
"Well, a change of pace is important, so shall we go, boss?"
"It's weird to call you boss while you're working part-time. Can't you just call me by my name like you used to? You're all party buddies now, right?"
"I guess... well, let's go, Chris."
"Yes, Kazuma!"
It may be a small thing, but I feel like the distance between us has narrowed a little again. Yes, I'm looking forward to seeing how far we can get closer.
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"They have cold Chinese noodles here all year round...it's kind of unrefined."
Aqua is looking for something cold at a nearby restaurant. However, this restaurant is well-ventilated and sunny, making it comfortable. Her desire for something cold is halved...
"Excuse me! I'd like some fried frog, salted cabbage, and some fizzy drinks, please!"
"What about something cold?! And you're drinking alcohol in the middle of the day?"
"Aqua-san, I don't think that's a good idea..."
Both Chris and I were shocked when Aqua suddenly ordered alcohol and snacks after coming to eat with someone else's money. Well, we kind of expected that, but...
"I said something cold, but I don't want a hearty meal like this. I wanted something like soft serve ice cream!"
"Soft serve ice cream?"
Chris was dumbfounded when he heard the unknown word from Aqua. Come to think of it, he had never seen soft serve ice cream in this world. The only frozen dessert he could find was an ice candy.
"Hey Aqua, does this world have soft serve ice cream?"
"I wonder? Maintaining the perfect temperature and constantly stirring it would be technically difficult."
In this world, only a few craftsmen can make things that require delicate adjustments. If it were weapons or equipment, they could sell it for a high price, but it's difficult when it comes to food. This is because mass production is impossible without machines. In other words, it's not worth it.
"Kazuma-san, please make me some soft serve ice cream. I want to eat it."
"Why? It's too much hassle..."
I don't want to waste my precious time on Aqua. I don't like gourmet food that you can only get at restaurants like that. It has nothing to do with being a shut-in or anything!
"Kazuma, I want to try it too..."
"Chris too... It's quite a hassle, you know?"
"Because... only Kazuma and Aqua know the taste, it's kind of unfair..."
Stop it, don't make that face. Don't act like you're jealous. You don't know if it'll work, and it could waste days...
"No?"
"...I guess there's no other way!"
It's unfair when a girl looks up. And it's even more unfair because Chris is cute!
"I told you, I'll look for something to use as a topping!"
This girl is truly a goddess of cash... Why is she already a topping...?
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"All right! Everyone's here!"
After a quick lunch, we gathered the ingredients and gathered in the mansion's garden. If we were going to do it, we should do it as early as possible.
"Leave the ice to me! I'll show you how I can do it properly!"
"I'm sorry. I was invited too..."
If it's possible to mass-produce them, I'd be happy to put them on display in the store, so this time I invited Wiz to join us. I also invited Yunyun, who was lying in wait for Megumin.
"Is this the kind of work I'm supposed to do?"
Then I asked Darkness to bring an iron pot the size they use in the restaurant. This one will be doing the usual physical labor, namely stirring.
"It's a good job putting your muscles to good use, right?"
"I'm also in the position of a girl who was lured in by sweet treats! Don't emphasize your muscles!"
It's the pain that's more inviting than anything else, so that's how Darkness is treated... but well, I won't say it.
"It looks like I won't be performing until the tasting. You can use Yunyun as much as you like, so please call me when you're ready."
"Hey! Even Megumin can stir it, right?!"
Megumin is still as strict with Yunyun as ever. Even though she really wants to be friends with her...
"Okay, let me explain the steps. I'll throw the ingredients I bought into the pot. Wiz, keep the outside of the pot frozen at all times. Darkness, stir the liquid inside so it doesn't freeze solid. Once it becomes mushy, it's probably done."
I don't know how to make soft serve ice cream, but I imagine it would look something like this. I can't think of anything else...
"I'll do it too!"
Aqua was yelling with gusto, her excitement resembling that of a child.
"If you're the one mixing it, you can take turns."
"I can't use freezing magic in the first place, so I'm the one doing that. Why are you wary of my magic?"
"...the cost of repairing the castle walls."
"Okay! Let's mix it!"
Why doesn't this guy reflect on his actions or learn from them?
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"Kazuma-san, is the temperature like this?"
"There's ice on the outside, so it's probably about this size."
Yunyun and Wiz are very skillful with their magic, so the temperature issue should be surprisingly easy to resolve. Now...
"Kazuma! The liquid is starting to harden. My arms are full too! Ah, but that's also..."
"Darkness' arms are getting rock hard again."
"Aqua, change!"
Anyone can mix the ingredients, so there's no problem with that either...
"Oh, it's about time... let's have a taste."
"Th-Thank you..."
I offered the hardened soft serve ice cream imitation to Chris first. Chris' eyes sparkled as he slowly put the spoon into his mouth.
"Ah...sweet and cold...delicious!"
"Okay! Everyone, try it!"
Seeing Chris's satisfied expression, I handed out soft serve ice cream to everyone. It couldn't compete with the best shops, but for my first time, I thought it was pretty tasty.
"Yup, it's delicious! Kazuma, you're doing great!"
"This is good. I'm sure a gourmet noble would pay a reasonable price for it."
It seems to be quite popular, so what's left?
"It's mass production..."
"That's right..."
I don't know what time it was, but Vanir was sitting next to me. No, I knew he'd come. After all, this is something that even Wiz would sell...
"All you need to do is cool it down and mix it, so I don't think there's anything you can't do with magic tools."
"Hmm, the problem is that production and preservation always consume magical power..."
Keeping the temperature below freezing all the time is like having the freeze feature on all the time, which naturally consumes a lot of magical power.
"For now, I'll recreate the structure to the best of my knowledge."
"Then I will think about how to use the magic and find a source of materials."
"I will create a magic circle for the magical tools where Vanir instructs!"
The businessmen began their conversation with soft serve ice cream in hand. We were now fully-fledged merchants. I guess this is what I'm best suited to.
"Yes! I'll do the advertising!"
At this point, Chris unexpectedly joined the fray. He showed a level of enthusiasm that even I didn't expect.
"Chris is advertising, you have a secret plan?"
"Leave it to me! If I don't do my job properly, I won't be able to pay Kazuma back."
Yes, our new recruit seems quite motivated. That's a good thing.
"Hey Chris! You owe this guy money? Are you okay? Did he ask for your body to pay off the debt?!"
Huh? I don't think I did anything like that when I saved Darkness with money...
"It's okay. Kazuma makes statements like this, but he avoids situations where he would be held responsible. He has a strange sense of obligation."
Is Megumin following me, or is she making fun of me?
"It's okay. I'm supposed to help Kazuma with his work and then pay him back."
"Wow... and you say satisfying my desires is also part of your job! How disgusting..."
"I won't tell you! What's wrong with my image?"
Even Aqua, who I've never treated sexually... I want to cry. But, I'd like to do that a little bit as a play.
"Anyway, I'll check on everyone's results soon! Eat as much as you want today!"
I decided to cancel this topic while my injuries were still minor. Now, it's almost evening, so let's move on to the third checkpoint...
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"Kazuma... you've come to a pretty dark alley."
"I agree"
"You won't do anything weird, right?"
"Is that something Eris would do?"
"Huh?!"
I don't know exactly what he was thinking, but I somehow got the idea that he was trying to spread rumors about me.
"I won't get mad, so tell me what you were thinking."
"Kazuma, you asked me to make a move on you... you were the one who made the move, weren't you? You put all the responsibility on me..."
Yes! It's refreshing to see you come this far! If you have that kind of courage, you're no longer a virgin!
"That's not true... It is a place for people who have such aspirations..."
"Plus, it kind of smells... like the smell of desire..."
I guess you can tell when you get to the front of the store...
"Come on, let's go."
I put my hands around Chris' waist and restrained her movements.
"Huh? Wait! Is that what you mean?! I'm not ready yet!"
I ignored Chris, who seemed to have some kind of misunderstanding, and opened the door to the store.
"Y-Welcome Kazuma-sama."
A succubus in a suit?!
"Hey Kazuma?"
"What is it, Lady Ellis?"
Wow, she's already in goddess mode...
"Now that you've trapped the goddess, what do you intend to do to me and the succubus?"
And his eyes burn with murderous intent...
"Wait a moment. First of all, this succubus is not an enemy."
"It's not uncommon for men to be charmed and turned into servants. Do you think you can believe that?"
That's what they said to me last time too. It helped me out though...
"Break spell. See, it's okay..."
"I can't completely rule out the possibility that she has fallen into depravity due to pleasure, but I'll believe it for now."
Since she seems willing to listen, I'll have her explain the succubus store's system. I figured it would be best to just be honest about it...
"So, we in this town are not harmful to people."
"If that's true, then it could be said that we can coexist and prosper together."
Oh, good. Looks like we can wrap things up without seeing any blood!
"This may be going too far, but this kind of service is possible for you, Eris-sama."
"Are you trying to corrupt me? I'm mistaken..."
Eris's expression changes slightly as she hears the succubus whisper. What exactly was she told?
"Well, I wouldn't say they're that harmful after all, right? Let's forgive them on the condition that we observe their future movements!"
"Thank you for your generous treatment."
What happened? Even a goddess has naughty desires? Oh man, that's a little exciting!
"By the way, store clerk... now that I've met her in person, is it possible for a real Eris to appear in my dreams?"
"Yes, it is possible. It's a hassle-free process for us as well."
When you say it's a hassle, does that mean it's easy to recreate if you've met the person? If so, maybe I'll ask for help next time...
"Well, that's all for today! See you next time!"
With this, your worries about Eris should be over. Now, let's start our busy yet fun daily lives again. Add a new friend!