Chapter 8: The NAP between me and demon race
With that, Shii also joined us and the 4 of us began living together and 1 week later, on the timing of when we all finished dinner in the living room the demon Mika came again.
As I was thinking about it, the request which I accepted from the Demon Country appeared saying “Please conclude the NAP agreement.”
“I am very sorry for interrupting you this morning. I am the messenger that came today as Demon King-sama’s ambassador. I’ve come to report that the document marking the NAP between Masatsuga-san and the Demon King has been finished. For accepting the request for an NAP between us, I thank you very much!”
She said all of this with her kneeling down to me.
It’s bad for the surrounding girls, so I’d like her to stop kneeling down to me.
“It’s fine so raise your head up. It’s a treaty of equality, right? That’s why you don’t have to act so politely.”
“How big-hearted, not only to accept our outrageous request but to even treat us as equals. Truly benevolent!”
“It wasn’t a big deal. It’s only reasonable, right? Now let’s finish the treaty, can you show me the document?”
“Yes!”
She took out a glittering gold box.
“It’s so gaudy. It’s fine even if you didn’t put so much effort in it.”
“It’s only natural if you think of the importance of this treaty!”
『The devil race’s golden box』
A treasure box that’s used by the demon race that once controlled the world. The exterior looks like it’s made out of gold, but I don’t know the exact material. There is a strange magic that the treasure box can only be opened by the owner and those who’ve been granted permission. It is complete resistance to magic and physical attacks and cannot be destroyed. It’s employed with automatically repulse theives who try to steal it. This legendary box could be mistaken as an item created by God and bestowed from him. While it looks like it has finite storage at first sight, it’s actually infinite as it changes it’s interior based on the item that’s put.
Value: Priceless
“Ehm, isn’t it valuable alot? Was it really okay to use it?”
“Considering the importance of this treaty it’s only natural! Even in the Demon King there was nobody opposing it either! Despite not being able to explain well, but this treasure box is delivered in hand to show our sincerity. Please take our feelings to consideration!”
“Hmh, I don’t particularly care.”
“Please, don’t end it like this. If it’s rejected back then not only my head will roll but several others in the Demon King’s country!”
“Okay, I’ll take it if you say like that”
I don’t need their honesty.
“Thank you very much!”
Mira expressed her sincerity while almost being on the verge of tears, sigh.
“There’s still yet more things to be given.”
“Still more? Oh, it’s fine already. I understand you guy’s feelings fully.”
“Please don’t say that, think about our sincerity!”
Your sincerity is troublesome.
“We offer you this 『Ancient Dragon’s Skin』! It’s a skin tanned from an ancient Dragon that has lived over 10000 years. There are no raw materials that come second to it! If you use this and make equipment then this will make any attack against you invalid!”
“I don’t particularly need it, since I’m not something like a adventurer. I understand so don’t make a face that’s about to cry, I’ll take it with gratitude. So can I confirm the contents of the treaty?”
“Thank you very much!”
Sigh, now let’s see the contents of the treaty.
1. Both sides are prohibited to use attacks using force, coercion against each other.
2. The one who will break the treaty will have to pay remuneration to the other party.
3. The treaty will last for 5 years and after this will be renewed automatically if none of the parties propose something else. In case if the treaty is torn, at the maximum it is offered half an year.
4. The treaty will be in 2 parts and each party will have one part of it and it will be sealed in blood.
5. The treaty will take full effect after the two parties seal the treaty with their blood.
6. The two parties can consult each other if there is some kind of doubt in explanation of the treaty.
Hum, I see…
“Hm, as I thought we cannot tie like this.”
“Why, why not!? Is there something in there that’s disadvantageous for Masatsuga-sama?”
“No, that’s not it. That’s not it but… Do you really not understand? If you really cannot then sealing this treaty will be difficult?”
“Would you kindly tell me the part which is the problem? Somehow Masatsuga-sama needs to seal the contract. The country will make an effort aswell!”
“Well then, here’s a hint. Between article 2 and 3 something is missing! Do you understand now?”
“Eh!? I’m sorry, I don’t understand.”
“Until you understand this treaty is put on hold. This is a trial for you guys that you need to notice by yourselves in order to sign a treaty with me. Come again when you understand.”
“Yes, we’ll work hard!” Mika said that and flied off. She will return to the Demon King’s country and have the leaders think of the meaning from my words.
“Amazing, Master. In your previous world were you something like a diplomat?”
“Seriously, you handled it with dignity as if you are used to it. It’ difficult for diplomats to find an problem with the article with just one look.”
“Moreover, what was the problem? Masatsuga-san, could you tell me the answer?”
“You should think about that by yourself. Okay, time for everyone to do their homework. If you understand it, tell me it secretly and if it’s the correct answer you’ll be rewarded!”
“That seems fun! Lucia will try hard!”
“I also won’t lose!”
“Shii will also try hard.”
“Anyway, it’s time for the children to take a bath and go to bed. Shii-chan also saved me since she can prepare hot water with ease.”
“Yes, I’ve prepared a while back.”
This building has many rooms, so I bought a tub and installed it in one of the rooms and turning it into a simple bathroom. This was the first thing that I started working on when I came to the orphanage. Until Shii came I was cleaning my body at the common well, but dirt is hard to come off. Shii-chan is a Water Spirit Deity so turning water into hot water is an easy task for her, thanks to her we can now enjoy a hot bath.
“Ah, that’s right, you girls were entering the bath with me until yesterday, how about we don’t go together anymore? You guys cannot enter forever with a guy like me since you girls are getting to an appropriate age.”
As I said that both of their faces went from grinning into distraught and tightly hugged my back and my legs.
“Did master grow to hate us!? Please do not throw us away, we’ll do anything!”
“If there is a problem with our attitude, we’ll change it! We’ll shape ourselves to Masatsuga-samas liking. That’s why please don’t go anywhere!”
Um, their leftover trauma is still there. I’ll gently remove it.
“There’s no reason for me to throw you girls out. You girls are the most important to me, but you girls are of an apt age so taking a bath together would raise problems, do you understand?”
“I don’t understand at all! I don’t care what we do as long as it’s with Master!’
“Same goes for me, I’ve decided to offer everything to Masatsugu-sama. It’s fine if it’s now too…”
“Ah by the way, Shii-chan has no problems either.”
I thought there would be a problem, but if the girls themselves say much about it then it cannot be helped. I sighed in my thoughts and led them by their hands to the bathroom.
The bath happened with no problems occuring.
They offered to rinse my back but it took some time, well they are still kids after all.