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now then...

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“...so then, on to the serious business.” (Amare)

“Alright, sorry again for forgetting to visit yesterday, too many things on my mind. I also have a few questions that I need some help with.” (Kuro)

“I know don't worry and I’ll answer what I can as usual, but first I need to tell you about some things that are coming up.” (Amare)

I am currently with Amare having our usual session, but this time I wasn’t asked to select a questionable beverage since she said she had some serious things to talk about. I was directly given from what she said, ‘Purely Exotic brand coffee’ with the addition of having biscuits on the side…this getting pretty awkward.

‘Purely Exotic Biscuits’ kept popping up in my head as I enjoyed the snack. This joke has been going on for so long. It was to the point I asked if she was just messing with me, or if she was seriously trying to do something. This time her mood was fine when I tried to ask. However, her reply was, “Fufu, I wonder *Innocent smile*.”

…*Mental Pause*...Seriously what are her intentions….

The discussion was normal after that as we finished the snacks, I mentally shelved this event for a later discussion as she didn't want to say anything else.

The things she told me afterwards though were a bit troubling, one in particular was downright dreadful. Essentially, she was warning me about the other gods. Many of them don't like me and don't even try hiding it. Not that she would tell me why, but said it was something outside of my control. She refrained from telling me all this time since they couldn’t do anything directly to me. That sounded a bit odd to me, so I asked about anything indirectly. Her face turned from concerned to serious as she declared that it was something she would be protecting me from and to leave it to her….no choice than to just believe in her.

After I thought this she had a gratified smile...this confirms what I suspected, she can read my mind. However, things then got a bit awkward as she said some trouble would be heading my way soon. In the form of very annoying and pompous people from my world, based on what she said.

I was seriously unwilling to encounter them, so I asked why.

“Because compared to you they are just either complete trash, or an idiot, maybe even both. This just made them jealous, so they sent them to you for selfish reasons.” (Amare)

Everything within me was telling me that there was more to it than that. But my experience with Amare has taught me to be more tactful and just leave it at that for now. So to try and gage when to mentally prepare myself, I asked how long until they will be showing up.

“The first one, and in my opinion most annoying, will be showing up in a few days. *Sigh* I wish you were closer to Val’s chosen, at least that one is a good egg. Unfortunately you're too far and can’t go there with your current strength. If possible in the future I’ll have you go there to meet each other, but for now don't even try.” (Amare)

She seemed pretty serious about that last part so I agreed. I wanted to get some info about the closest chosen, and was told to keep Shiro and Puerial cloaked at all times. My gut tells me I’ll have a hard time trying not to kill him.

“...So troublesome...anyways, I wanted to ask you about Abra and her son, will they be able to recover properly? Also about the fairy, is there a way to restore her wings right now or anything I should know about taking care of her.” (Kuro)

“Ah, yes those questions aren’t too restricted...*sigh* I hate these rules making things difficult, anyways…” (Amare)

Amare proceeded to tell me some things that could help and what to watch out for, a few things were troubling but can be fixed with time, effort, and patience. The fairy can't be fixed without me analyzing another one of her race like I thought. It was actually pretty fortunate that I didn’t attempt, I could have seriously caused some complications. Whenever I find out about such things I’m glad patience was practically forged into me by the gods.

Our time began to run out and the goddess bid me well as I disappeared.

“....*Twicht* those bastards, don't think I haven't noticed what you guys are doing.” (Amare)

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I awoke to the usual scenario of Shiro and Puerial firmly clinging on to me (arms thoroughly numb), with the addition of a fairy resting in my chest pocket with a tiny pillow I made. The little thing doesn’t mind Shiro and Puerial, but refuses to let them hold her. It also adamantly refuses to leave my pocket except for when she’s eating and bathing, I still have yet to see her need to use the bathroom. Very intriguing.

I made a little house for her to live in, but she started crying when I tried to take her out of my pocket. She doesn’t seem to be able to talk but makes sounds similar to a gentle tune, so her cries sound more like a frantic melody. It started to get a bit troublesome when I tried to put on a shirt with no chest pocket, the little thing started panicking. Even though I left her the shirt with a pocket, she didn't calm down at all. Only when I had a shirt pocket and she was inside did she calm down. I can only think she may not feel safe outside of my vicinity. This will be a bit troubling when I go to dangerous areas.

If this is to work I’m going to have to seriously protect my chest from now on, not like I haven't though. Amare told me she wasn't taught how to properly use her magic because of some problems that came up when she was first learning. I have an idea of what it was, but it is only a conjecture with no proof. It may have been what caused her to end up with that old man.

I can only try to teach her but whether she can learn anything is up in the air.

After looking at the new modifications I was really happy.

Spoiler :

X6

UndergarmentsClothesRank: F+Description:A pair of comfortable cloth undergarments.Effects:Softness up (Small)

Textile strength up (Small)

Wear resistance up (Small)

X6

Chest PieceClothesRank: FDescription:A well made cloth shirt.Effects:Softness up (Small)

Textile strength up (Small)

Wear resistance up (Small)

X3

Leg PieceClothesRank: F+Description:A well made pair of thick cloth pants.Effects:Softness up (Small)

Textile strength up (Small)

Wear resistance up (Small)

X6

GlovesClothesRank: FDescription:A nice pair of gloves.Effects:Softness up (Small)

Textile strength up (Small)

Wear resistance up (Small)

X3

CloakClothesRank: FDescription:A long and soft dark grey cloak that has been modified to better conceal the wearer's appearance.Effects:Softness up (Small)

Textile strength up (Small)

Wear resistance up (Small)

X3

FootwearClothes/ArmorRank: F+Description:A pair of tough dark brown leather boots that have been modified for more comfort. Reinforced with some iron plates.Effects:Comfort up (Small)

Durability up (Small)

Traction up (Small)

X2

BracersArmorRank: F+Description:A sturdy pair of dark brown leather bracers that have been modified for additional comfort. Reinforced with some iron plates.Effects:Durability up (Small)

Comfort up (Very Small)

X2

Leg guardsArmorRank: F+Description:A sturdy pair of dark brown leather leg guards that have been modified for additional comfort. Reinforced with some iron plates.Effects:Durability up (Small)

Comfort up (Very Small)

X2

Chest guardArmorRank: F+Description:A sturdy piece of leather chest armor to protect the heart that has been modified for additional comfort. Reinforced with some iron plates.Effects:Durability up (Small)

Comfort up (Very Small)

Sturdy Iron Great-swordWeaponRank: F+Description:A thick and unwieldy great-sword. Not many can fully use this type of weapon properly.Effects:Durability up (Small)

Weight distribution (Slightly better)

X3

Simple Iron DaggerWeaponRank: F+Description:A really sharp iron dagger. They have been made slightly longer than normal.Effects:Durability up (Small)

Sharpness up (Small) +

Strengthened Wooden WandWeaponRank: F-Description:A wooden wand that helps magical accuracy. Has been reinforced and now performs better than normal.Effects:Magical targeting up (Small)

Durability up (Small)

Everything was again tailored to the preferences of the wearer. Shiro was more inclined toward darker color shades, while Puerial favored soft spring colors. I myself left it as a mix of white, black, and blue respectively. The girls were thrilled with the quality and design of the new undergarments as well. Of course when Beth, Tammy, Illis, and Shirley found out...let's just say I made a lot of underwear.

I even made some for the fairy since she looked interested and let me measure her, seeing as she wouldn't let the others do it (it was a nice white pair). I also made a better blue colored dress for her as well. So I guess this confirms that she does have an interest in clothing.

From what Amare said I need to regularly feed the fairy mana, she said it's more interesting if I figure out why but to not neglect it. This may be one of the reasons she refuses to leave my side actually.

We didn’t leave immediately since our plans were delayed, I first took care of Abra’s needs along with her son. Amare was telling about her condition. It’s not good, but it's also not permanent as long as I keep working on her. This is not superficial scarring or healing cuts. What I have to do is help her organs rebuild from deterioration after lacking oxygen.

It will be a bit of work, but it's barely possible with my level of skill and knowledge of the body. Her son just needs to undergo a rehab schedule that was worked up for a few months. Turns out the kid is actually older than me by about 3 years. He won't be like what he should have been, but can make a considerable recovery in the long run. If he is lucky and puts some effort, he can end up no different from anybody else.

I can't rush their treatments and have to perform this regularly until their bodies can function naturally without my help. Stabilizing them should only take me a over a week, and I can just make some things in the meantime. The dungeon can wait till I’m comfortable with their condition. The others can also take care of them as long as I tell them how. The number one thing I will make for now is something to help feed Abra.

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It’s been over a week now and the treatment is done for the day, the two patients are looking a lot better. Leaving them to Beth and the other’s will no longer be an issue. I have also made various things to help them, along with the to do list for their daily care.

Since everything is going well, my group decided to do some training after helping a bit in the restaurant and checking up on the new general goods store.

...or we wanted to until…

“Oooh, the girls here are pretty good compared to outside! Ah! Delicious loli detected! Must get!” *sprint* (Obvious pervert)

Some pervert entered the restaurant and ran toward Illis. Beth however was close by and proceeded to throw a punch toward his face. However the guy dodged her punch.

“Ha! My love can't be denied! Hmm, oh you're not bad too let’s have some fun later (for now though *grin*). Hey loli girl don't worry this bro will give you a better life than having to work here, hehe.” (Pervert)

Illis seemed shocked and tried to run frantically but that guy was pretty quick and was about to catch her. However, I would never let someone like him do as he pleases, especially with people under my care. Not to mention he is about to single-handedly undo all the effort I put into helping them recover mentally!

I swiftly moved toward the pervert and sent a kick straight into his groin ending his ability to properly resist. The guy never saw it coming and looked at me in resentment as he fell to his knees in pain, I have no guilt so too bad. Beth and Tammy appeared with fury in their eyes and both proceeded to beat the guy till he was half dead. I have to admit, the guy is sturdy.

*Bash!* *kick!* *stomp!* “W-wait! I-” *Bash!* *kick!* *stomp!* *Bash!* *kick!* *stomp!* “Ugh, I’m a hero who-” *Bash!* *kick!* *stomp!* *Bash!* *kick!* *stomp!* “Ah-” *Bash!* *kick!* *stomp!* *Bash!* *kick!* *stomp!* *Bash!* *kick!* *stomp!* “Guh, damn it I-” *Bash!* *kick!* *stomp!* “Bastard, help your fellow man! *Stomp directly on the groin* Ugh!” (Pervert)

“Shut up pervert. Who do you think you are trying to grab someone you don't know. Illis are you alright?” (Kuro)

“Y-yea. Thank you, h-his eyes were a bit...” (Illis)

“Don't worry, he won't be able to do anything. Head back to your mother for now” (Kuro)

“Un, got it.” (Illis)

“Ah! The loli! I have to...*he struggles to get away* *punch!* Fuh--damn it get off! Don't you realize whats at stake, a hero always has a loli as a companion, it's common sense!” (Pervert)

*Twitch* this guy is really pissing me off. Can't he talk at a normal level, and all that stuff he is spewing sounds like something a true idiot from….no….please no. How could someone like him be….whatever I’ll just keep him from dying and throw him out. From the looks of it he doesn’t seem to be able to do much with his growing injuries.

….Seriously though, how did someone like him survive in this place, was it the so called ‘idiot power’ or a pervert thing? Well let's just get him out and return to business. There is no way I’m going to waste my time on him, even if the gods sent him to me.

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A/N: sorry for the delay.

I also, as I said, edited some chapters with better detail and stuff.

I also keep seeing that people are iffy about giving this story a shot. Is it the synopsis or something?