The next day, when I returned to the Black Lotus with Mei, Chris and Edeltrud were still there. ... As soon as they saw my face, they began to stare intently at me. And when I spoke to them, this was their reaction. They were clearly hiding something, and Edeltrud’s speech was even strange. You didn’t use such stereotypical lady-like language as if from an anime.
「... You showed ‘that’ to them, didn’t you?」
「Boss, why are you asking us?」
「You know what I’m talking about. If someone did record ‘that’ it’s probably you two...」
When I looked at them with an accusatory gaze, both Tina and Wiska started whistling and looking at the ceiling or deliberately averting their eyes. I’m sure the culprits are these two, they’re the only ones who would enjoy recording ‘documentary footage’ of certain activities. I don’t have that kind of hobby, so I never record it. Mei might have, but she’d never show it to anyone. Well, in Mei’s case, whether she records our activities or not, she definitely creates a log. Whether she keeps that log... no, she probably does. Definitely. Because she’s a maid droid.
「Mimi?」
「Uh, um... haha.」
「You’re blatantly trying to laugh it off.」
「Well, it was useful as a reference.」Rread latest chapters at n/ov(e)lbin(.)co/m
「Useful as a reference? Isn’t it impossible for you, Elma?」
「Shut up!」
「That hurts...」
Elma looked so serious when she said, ‘It was useful as a reference’ with a straight face, that I had to tease her a little. You don’t have to give me a full-force low kick like that...
I doubt she would have the presence of mind to use what she learned from the video. Elma’s sensitivity is on a whole different level so... well you can imagine the rest.
「My lord.」
「What is it?」
「I wish to strive harder than ever before.」
「Yes, finally.」
We were about to finally get a single-family home with a garden, which had been my short-term goal until now. To gain residency and purchase land in a planetary settlement, you needed first-class citizenship of the Empire. Both Mimi and I were granted first-class citizenship as a reward from the Emperor during our last visit to the Imperial Capital. Elma was born a daughter of a viscount, so she had first-class citizenship from the start. A citizen with first-class citizenship had the right to bring two... no, was it three? I can’t remember, they could bring a certain number of people without first-class citizenship to live in a planetary settlement with them. Therefore, Tina, Wiska, Kugi, Dr. Shouko, and Neve, who didn’t have first-class citizenship, can live in the planetary settlement with us. What about Mei? Since Mei was a maidroid, she was considered my property. You might think it’s strange she was treated that way since mechanical intelligence also holds human? rights, but apparently, mechanical intelligence’s rights were a little different in some things.
「I hope it goes smoothly...」
「Wait, is there a problem?」
「There shouldn’t be. We have no issues with citizenship, and if the Earl Dareinwald’s House cooperates, securing land and constructing the structure shouldn’t be a problem. But considering everything that’s happened so far...」
「Don’t jinx it...」
Considering that something might go wrong due to some trouble, I had been trying my best not to jinx it by mentioning it out loud... But it’s entirely possible, given my track record. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that something strange happens and blows up the nearly completed house.
「Are you also planning to replace the mothership?」
「Yeah, It’s a pain to have Elma’s Antlion docked to an external docking port, right? I was thinking of switching to a mothership with a hangar that can accommodate medium-sized ships. Fortunately, we have enough budget.」
We should have enough budget if we trade in the Black Lotus and reuse as many modules as we can. Most of the weapons we have installed should be usable as is.
「I see. I’ll look for a few options that might suit our needs.」
「I’ll leave it to you. It’s better to have professionals make the selection.」
Given that these two used to work for a shipbuilding company, there’s no way they’ll pick something completely unsuitable. Especially since they’ve seen how we operate the Black Lotus firsthand. We haven’t decided what will we do yet, but it’s always a good idea to start considering it now.
As we were discussing this, my small communication device rang. Serena, huh?
「It’s a message from Serena. Apparently, there’s going to be a ceremony three days from now, before noon. It looks like I’ll be receiving another medal. The dress code is semi-formal. I guess the outfit I wore last time should be fine...?」
「Let’s have a new one tailored!」
「That’s a good idea.」
「I agree, it’s better to have a new one made.」
「Yes.」
Mimi, Elma, and Chris all insisted in quick succession that I should have a new outfit tailored. It’s not like we’re short on money, so I don’t mind having one made, but it’s a hassle... Well, if the three of them say so, then I’ll go with it.
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