In the northern lands to the east, in one part of the Demon Continent, there was a powder circulating in the markets that brings you happiness.
In this country, there are no laws specifically forbidding drugs.
As far as I know, Milis and Asura have laws regarding that, but there are none in this region.
Of course, I won't go out of my way to get powder.
If it's poisonous or if it makes me go into withdrawal, my intermediate detoxification magic won't work.
I heard that Saint level detoxification can suppress those withdrawal symptoms, though.
In the beginning, it's not like I really need to rely on powder.
However, I might need to use for something.
I'll keep it for now.
If I run into financial troubles, it'll sell pretty well.
"Thank you very much."
"It's nothing at all nya."
"Boss is having trouble down there as well nano."
Ah.
That's right.
Speaking of which, these two live in the dorms.
Living in the dorms for six years, they should know various things.
I should consult with them a bit.
"Actually, I am worried about my little sister."
"Little sister? Ah, we met her the other time nya. The girl that's dressed like a maid."
"She was at the marketplace. We knew by her smell. She smelled like the boss."
It seems like the two of them had met with Aisha in the city.
The maid sister frequently sleeps together with me, which would explain why they could smell my presence on her.
"It's not her, it's my other sister who started living in the dorms last month."
"Eh? There was another nya?"
"She's living in the dorms nano?"
The two of them exchanged glances.
They haven't been introduced to Norn, but it seems they wouldn't have realized it even if they had met.
Since she hasn't been around me, they probably couldn't smell my presence from her.
"Yes, but she seems to hate me, and recently hasn't been talking. What can I do to get along with her?"
"Eh, ummm... let's see nya. It's a difficult problem nya."
"As long as we advertise Boss's good points it'll be fine nano."
Manipulation of information.
If people speak of Rudeus in the school as a popular super hero,
then would Norn want to speak with me?
Even if Rinia and Pursena did this, there are already stories of [Rudeus the leader of misfits] floating around.
I want to have a more child-friendly story where I rescue a puppy or something.
Maybe a story like when I first met Julie would be good.
"Ah, that's right. My sister doesn't seem to have any friends. Even though it has only been a month, and I know I shouldn't be anxious. However, as a transfer student, I am worried that she isn't adapting to the class."
"I, I see nya. But you don't know for sure nya."
"It might just be that she doesn't have a chance to talk nano."
Ever since we started talking, Rinia and Pursena are acting strange.
As if they were flustered about something.
When these two are stammering like this, it means they're hiding something.
"...Don't tell me you guys laid a hand on my sister when I wasn't looking."
"Th, that's not it at all nya!"
"That's right! Totally unthinkable! Boss's advice to 'Never bully the weak', we take it to heart!"
I see.
Then, why are they flustering?
Something's strange.
But, since I've told them now, if Norn happens to get bullied, these two will protect her.
"B, boss's sister, how old is she nya?"
"Is she older than the maid nano? Or younger?"
They asked something weird.
Although she's older, she's only older by a couple of hours.
"She's of the same age, she's ten."
"I, I see nya!"
"Then we're alright, we didn't do anything wrong nano."
It seems they felt guilty.
They probably were acting bossy towards the freshmen.
Well, if they're just glaring at them, then it shouldn't be a problem.
Those two were trembling in fear.
Usually when giving other people presents you would be looking with anticipation.
I've got a bad feeling about this.
I feel like I want to open it now.
"Preparing something like this for me, there's no way I would be angry."
Even if there's a corpse of a rat inside... Well, I'll be shocked at the very least.
Then, I saw Cliff sitting next to us.
"What do you think, Cliff-senpai?"
I decided to ask him on a whim.
"...Hmph, you can survive even if you don't have friends!"
When Cliff says that, it feels kinda heavy.
I don't want you to worry, you're not alone.
Elinalise is also with you.
...Ah, and me as well.
But, even if Cliff can't read the atmosphere,
My heart as a brother wants him to know he has at least one person.