“This place used to be our branch office. We moved it some 5 or 6 years ago, I think. This place should be good for you two.”

We are in a fairly large courtyard. Alice is currently with us and giving us a tour of our new place. An exactly square plot, surrounded by a high wall. This place has running water, electricity generators, although unused for years. There are several rooms, all are locked. Layers of dust and weeds covering the whole place. I sigh inadvertently. Cleaning this whole place is gonna be a pain in the ass, literally.

“As promised, here is two inventory and 100 gold.”

~ Thank you. ~

“Be grateful that I didn’t reduce your reward.”

~ And why would you want to do that? ~

“Bedding your employer’s daughters is never a good thing.”

‘Geh, she knew?’

~ [(Sweating) sorry.] ~

“I am not exactly angry. Well maybe a little bit. So as punishment, you have to clean this place by yourself.”

~ (Faking tears) uuuuh Aliiiiiiiiiice………… this place is at least 2000 square feet big. Please have mercyyyyy…….. ~

“And after you are done, drop by crimson caravan branch. I might be able to spare some old beds and things.”

‘Uwah, merciless.’

~ (Sigh) fine. ~

[Before you go Alice, I have a few questions.]

“Shoot.”

[Where is the market?]

“Go straight, turn left on second intersection. At most 10 minutes’ walk.”

[Sweet. Now the most serious question. Is there any job? We have some gold for now but we will need to make money in near future.]

“I don’t have any open jobs right now. You might want to check the job center, they always have some.”

~ Job center? ~

“(Sigh) I forgot you lack common knowledge. Job center is a worldwide organization. They have a branch in every major places. One can put a request for almost anything for a price. These centers are not affiliated to any country or religion. So anyone can walk up to their doorstep and request a job.”

~ Can you explain their rules? ~

“I don’t know it much myself. Only that you can put requests for a price. Rewards that comes after completing the requests are given separately. You have to register yourself as a freelancer for 5 gold, then you will get a membership card. After that you can take any job they have to offer.”

[Are there any reports of fraud against them?]

“None that I am aware of. Sounds good?”

[It does. Where can I find this job center?]

“It’s a bit far, on the opposite end of the town. Approximately 10 kilometers in that direction (points to a direction). Sorry I can’t be more specific.”

[It’s fine. We will figure out the rest. Thanks for everything Alice.]

~ Thanks Alice. ~

“You’re both welcome. Now then, I should be on my way. If you need anything, contact me.”

~ Are we free to visit your daughters? ~

“(Chuckling) that depends upon Sena and Jin. You have to clear the deal with them.”

~ Roger that. ~

“Roger that? (Frowning a bit) that’s a military phrase. I thought you lacked common knowledge?”

[We do?]

“(Sigh) never mind.”

We see off Alice and her group, then set off for the market Alice mentioned. We need some cleaning equipment, as well as some herbicides, repellent, maybe a wrist watch or two, etc. etc.

We bought all the necessary things and stored them in our inventory. A holographic projection appeared on the inventory which listed what was inside the inventory and how many. This inventory thingy seems to be able to categorize objects as per their property, which is much appreciated.

Before returning, we decide to have a meal in a cheap looking restaurant. We are going to clean up a fairly large place and one can’t work on an empty stomach. We order a meal which consisted of plain rice, some kind of curry with lots of god-knows-what meat and ice cream. Mike is pretty much jumping up and down at the sight of ice cream. Truth to be told, my mouth is watering too. In the end we end up ordering three more helping of the ice cream.

I split the cleaning jobs into indoor and outdoor category. Mike is in charge of indoor cleanings, while I did the outdoor cleaning and weeding. I sweep the whole place for a first round. Most of the fallen leaves are cleared. Then I sweep for a second round. Rest of the leaves and most of the dirt are cleared. Then I sweep for a third round. Whew, now this place can be called almost clean. Then I start weeding and sprinkling herbicide.

Cleaning up the place, or at least mostly cleaning up, we set off for crimson caravan branch. Finding it was no problem, seeing as they are quite famous traders. Alice provided us with lots of things, like two old beds, a wardrobe, some cooking utensils, an electric oven, a fuel core for the generator etc. etc. Setting up a room with the beds and wardrobe, powering up the generator, setting up the kitchen took a solid 3 hours, after which we both were agonized by a severely stiff back. We are now sitting on our beds to cool ourselves off.

[I never thought cleaning takes so much stamina.]

~ Neither did I. But then again, this place is quite big. I wonder why Alice entrusted the whole plot to us. ~

[Me too. But I doubt she some kind of ulterior motive.]

~ Though I won’t rule out the possibility of Alice working us to the bone ~

[There’s that too. (Stretching my back) I really could use a massage right now.]

~ Yeah me too. My body’s sore all over. ~

““Hey guys…””

[Ah Sena. Welcome.]

~ Fancy seeing you here Jin. ~

Jin pouted a little.

“What? Can’t I come see you?”

~ Of course you can my lady. ~

Mike walked over to Jin and put her in a princess carry.

“(Flustered) wha-what are you doing? Put me down right now.”

~ And if I don’t? ~

“(Flustering more) I shall… I will…… (And after flustering some more) ah geez. Fine, do whatever you want.”

Jin got beet red and hid her face in Mike’s chest. Mike took a seat on his bed and put Jin on his lap. Jin is lightly hitting Mike’s chest continuously and mumbling something. Mike starts petting Jin’s head and Jin promptly stops hitting him. Sena sat beside me and nudged me with her elbow.

“I see you have almost cleaned up this place. (Giving a thumbs up) nice job you two.”

[Thanks. Hey, can you tell me something?]

“Just so you know, I am not telling my three sizes.”

[(Face-palming myself) I don’t need to know that since I have already seen you naked.]

“Pervert.”

[Says the pervert.]

“I am not a pervert.”

[Sure you are, considering you squirted on your first time.]

“(Blushing) ho-how did you know that was my first time?”

[I am the kind of guy who believes feeling good is a mutual thing.]

“….. Thank you Roy.”

Sena comes closer to me and gives me a light peck on my lips. Then she looked down and started playing with her fingers, seemingly embarrassed.

[Why thank me?]

“Well you know, you were like, really frightening when confronting the bandit boss. So I was sure you would treat me like an object, only to satisfy your own lust. Instead you treated me really gently. I was very, very happy. And now you declared that you always treasure your partner. I am really happy that you are my first man. That’s why, thank you, for being my first.”

I pick up Sena, put her on my lap, and kiss her cheek.

[The pleasure is all mine. Now, to my original question. Is there any chance to be attacked during night?]

“By wild animals? No. By thieves? Maybe.”

[Thieves?]

“Yes thieves. (Smirking) you know, one who steals things?”

[(Putting one finger upon Sena’s nose) wipe that silly smile off your face Sena. I know what a thief is. What I wanted to know if this place is infested with them or not?]

Sena tries to playfully bite my finger. I move it before she does. She tries again. I move it again. She tries again. I move it again. And thus we end up playing ‘Bite the finger’, which I won of course. After five minutes or so, I am lying on my bed, Sena is straddling me in cowgirl position and rubbing her cheek on mine like an excited cat. I am pretty sure if she had a tail, it would have been wagging in full force right now. Jin, apparently recovered from her embarrassment, answered my question.

“No it’s not. Being a trading post, Hub is very well guarded. But you know how things always are. There are always one or two outlaws who manages to stay out of jail.”

~ If it’s just that, then I can sleep without worry. Hey Jin, you know any good but cheap restaurant around here? ~

Jin got surprised a little.

“I thought mom gave you pots, oven and things like that.”

~ She did. But the thing is, neither of us can cook. ~

Jin face-palmed.

“Then why did you even bother with setting up the kitchen?”

~ Well, you never know when the need might arise. ~

“(Sigh) you are the strangest guy I have ever met. (Under her breath) maybe that’s why I like you.”

~ What? ~

“Nothing, it’s nothing.”

~ So, do you know any decent restaurant? ~

“No need. We brought you some food.”

[There was no need for you to bring us food you know.]

“Why?”

Sena asks me looking confused. Looks like she has rubbed her cheek to mine to her heart’s content. But she is still straddling me. She looks quite sexy in that position but I choose to ignore it.

[Well, how should I put it? Let’s just say we are thankful for the favors from Alice. Anymore and we will feel a little guilty.]

“If it’s just that, then don’t feel guilty. These foods are leftovers from our caravan’s dinner.”

I relax after hearing that. All four of us proceed to have a nice meal while chatting among ourselves. There are many kinds of foods and all of them are quite tasty.

[Thanks for the food. That was quite delicious.]

Both Sena and Jin stayed quiet and started fidgeting around. Looks like they want another hot night with us.

[Sorry girls. We are both quite tired today.]

~ Yeah, our bodies are like, totally sore. ~

Jin got flustered and started talking rapidly.

“No no it’s fine. I mean it’s fine that you are tired. I meant it’s NOT fine that you are tired. You should get a good night’s sleep while hugging me. I mean while hugging a hugging pillow. I mean…NNNNNNNN…..nnnnnnnnnnnn”

Mike plugged Jin’s mouth with a kiss.

“Nnnnnnn…… puah. Wha-what are you doing?”

~ Calm down Jin. ~

“(Blushing) o-o-okay.”

Sena spoke up.

“Ummmm Roy?”

[Yes?]

“Maybe we can do something about your sore bodies.”

[Really?]

“MmHmmm.”

[How?]

“A massage, of course.”

~ You know how to give a massage? ~

Jin puffed up her chest and declared proudly.

“Better believe it.”

~ [In that case, please take good care of us.] ~

Mike and I stripped down to our underwear and laid down on the bed facedown. Sena straddled me and put her hands on my back, feeling my muscles. I bet she is blushing right now. Five minutes or so passed, but the massage I expected is not starting.

[Sena?]

~ Jin? ~

‘Great, Jin too?’

““(Heavy breathing)””

[Sena! (Tad bit loudly)]

~ Jin! (Tad bit loudly) ~

“Oh yeah Roy, I am.. I am going to start. Please tell me if it hurts.”

“Yes yes Mike, I’m here, I’m here.”

I look at Mike. He is smirking. I let out a small sigh. Apparently, they remembered the other night after seeing our bodies and fell into a trance. I whisper so that only Sena can hear me.

[I am really sorry Sena. I will make it up to you somehow.]

“… Promise?”

[MmHmmm.]

I nod in conformation. Sena relaxes and starts putting pressure with her hands. Oh shit, I totally forgot she isn’t your normal girl, but a soldier who received physical training. She is pressing on my stiff muscles with quite some force, which feels rather…….good.

Sena starts by massaging my shoulders. Slowly massaging from neck to the shoulder joint. Then she massages my back muscles, beside my shoulder blades, beside the spine. Slowly at first, gradually with more pressure. Oh man, I am totally in heaven right now.

After my back, she moves to my ass. Instead of using her palm, she starts using her elbows to press onto my stiff butts. Hmmm, I can feel two hard things are rubbing on my thighs. Two hard things on two sponge like soft things. Is that what I think it is? Is she doing that on purpose?

Then she starts massaging onto my thighs. Then onto my calves. Then my foot. Next onto hands, fingers, head. Then she flipped me and starts massaging my chest and face. At this point, I totally lost all my strength. My whole body feels like jelly, as if my whole body is melting.

My senses are getting dulled. My head feels fuzzy. I can vaguely feel Sena has stopped massaging me some time ago. I am feeling really comfortable and relaxed right now. Thanks a lot Sena. I will definitely treat you to something nice. But for now, good night.

Chu!

I feel something hot on my lips.

“Sweet dreams Roy.”