Lazy Dungeon Master Chapter 322

​ After we finished with that, Rokuko and I were invited to Haku-san's villa .

​ To be more accurate, we were all invited, but everyone was too scared to go… so I, who'd become a baron, and Rokuko, who was my partner, were dispatched as our representatives .

​ Sally-san also followed up by informing everyone that they were only invited for appearances and asked them to please decline… but that wasn't exactly needed . Other than Meat, that is . She looked reluctant .

​ … I wanted to decline as well, but she called me out directly . There's no way I could just ignore her .

​ And well, we've come to Haku-san's [White Villa] for the first time in a while because of all that .

​ We were greeted by her butler-clothed succubus, Chloe, and guided inside .

​ We were immediately brought to a tea party setup in the courtyard… and hey, there was even a seat for me . Neat .
​ “I was finally able to invite you to my villa . ”

​ “Haku Ane-sama, it's been too long . ”

​ “Yes, I'm happy I could see you again too, Rokuko-chan . You as well, Kehmsan . ”

​ “Yeah… so, I want to ask this right away . ”

​ The corners of Haku-san's mouth lifted as she feigned ignorance .

​ “… How much does His Majesty the Emperor know?”

​ “That's what you wanted to know? Right… I've told that boy everything up to me being a Dungeon Core . As well as this empire being under my control . ”
​ Huh? Did I read too much into it? I thought she would've hid more from him though .

​ “However, as you have expected, Kehmsan, I have not told him about Dungeon Masters . ”

​ “… I see . ”

​ “Isn't it natural? That boy is no Master, so there was no reason for me to teach him . ”

​ “Oh? But then Haku Ane-sama, that means you concealed information about Kehma from him too then?”

​ Rokuko softly clapped her hands in front of her as she spoke . Haku-san opened her eyes in surprise .

​ I was surprised, too .

​ “I mean, you did right? You introduced me as your younger sister, but didn't say anything really about Kehma at all . It was a move made to attract attention away and toward you, right?”

​ “… … … Did Kehmsan tell you that?”

​ “I didn't! O-Oi, Rokuko, did you eat something weird?”

​ “That's rude, Kehma . ”

​ Rokuko looked away, sullen .

​ But now that she put it like it, it does seem like that's what happened .
​ I thought she called us here so that I wouldn't say something she didn't want me to, but it's looking more like it was all to hide me… never thought that would happen .

​ “… You've grown up, Rokuko-chan . ”

​ “Well, I've been thinking a lot . ”

​ “Rokuko-chan, I never thought I'd see the day where you would see through my plans… Yes, I thought Kehmsan would have understood as well, but you are correct . I am wanting to hide Kehmsan's existence as much as possible . ”

​ Haku-san assented .

​ Sorry I didn't figure it out .
​ “The existence of Dungeon Masters is the most important secret of our dungeons . It is a secret that must never be let known to a non-Master human… Nevertheless, Kehmsan, do you not know how much attention I have paid you? I told you to not stand out so much . ”

​ With my black hair and dark eyes, I clearly had the bloodline of a hero .

​ Successfully developing the frontier, becoming the founder of a religion that the White Goddess Faith officially recognized, and even performing such a heroic endeavor as repelling a dragon… there were also supposedly talks of wondering whether they should have treated me like a hero, make me S-Rank, be elevated straight to Count, or even have a parade in my honor .

​ However, Haku-san had managed to keep things at a minimum thanks to her influence . Thank you…!

​ “So then you used telling the emperor that I'm your little sister as a reason to ease his discontent over exerting your influence to crush naysayers . You made my existence outshine Kehma's, right?”

​ “Please don't say such horrible things, Rokuko-chan . I didn't want to expose you to the public, I really didn't . ”

​ “Really, Ane-sama?”

​ “Really . Come here, how about having one of these berry tarts? They're delicious . Ah~”

​ Haku-san presented a tart to Rokuko-chan as she prompted her to eat it . Rokuko took a small bite and ate in what looked like a tinge of indignance .

​ … Wait . Rokuko actually managed to lead Haku-san around by the nose…? What…?

​ Doesn't this mean Rokuko's already surpassed me?

​ Oh, but I did notice one thing .

​ “… It's not because concealing me makes it easier to eliminate me… right?”

​ “Oh dear, ufufu . ”

​ She didn't deny it . Oh shit .

​ “… Ane-sama . You won't eliminate Kehma, right?”

​ “Of course not . Kehmsan just needs to know his place . ”

​ “He is my partner . You can't, okay?”

​ “He will be fine as long as he doesn't become my enemy . ”

​ To be honest, I think that the exact definition of [Haku-san's Enemy] is up for extreme debate here .

​ “By the way, Rokuko-chan . You called him partner, not master . That's to conceal him being a master?”

​ “Eh? No?”

​ “I see . ”

​ Oh, so we're already into debating the definition? I felt a chill run down my back… that's bloodlust . Hey now .

​ Haku-san just slowly took another sip tea, not saying a word until she was done .

​ “So, Kehmsan . What do you think of all this?”

​ “… I have no intention of being hostile to you, Haku-san . ”

​ “I see . So then you believe I am fine with that?”

​ “I don't really know what you mean since you're being so obtuse, but… I don't want to do anything that will make Rokuko sad . ”

​ I took a mouthful of tea .
​ “… If that's what Rokuko-chan wants, well, I suppose there's nothing to be done . I will allow you to hold her hands… no, you can hug her… … … Anything else and, well—how is that young womanloli from the Tsuia family and that awkward female knightdunce treating you?”

​ “… So those two were on your payroll . ”

​ “I wonder what you mean? I just received some reports about them… Right, how about you go live a little and visit one of those shops? There are many here in the capital . ”

​ Haku-san spoke with a smile .

​ “… Well, I do specialize in sleeping . ”

​ “Kehma…! Mmm, first off, let's hug . We even got permission from Haku Ane-sama! By the way, what kind of shop were you talking about? Could I try going with Kehma?”

​ Pfffft!

​ Haku-san and I both spat out our tea .

​ If she said that on purpose, this is a big deal . But judging by the look on her face, she really didn't understand .

​ “Kehmsan…”

​ “Please wait, this isn't my fault!”

​ “… I see . I think I'll need to teach Rokuko-chan various things . I'll tell you about some things when we take our bath later, Rokuko-chan . ”

​ “? Kaaay . ”

​ Why teach her in the bath…? No . Let's not think too much into that .

​ I had no intention of being hostile to Haku-san, so she decided to only trust me so much… phew…

​ “But still, it was off the record… but I finally managed to openly be with you as my little sister . ”

​ Off the record yet openly? How though .

​ And she said off the record, but won't the aristocrats find out anyway? Information networks are crazy .

​ “The emperorLionel doesn't think that you're my real younger sister, though . ”

​ “Really, Ane-sama?”

​ “Yes, I believe he'll likely think of you as someone special enough to catch my eye, rather than being my true younger sister . In truth, other cores are my younger siblings as well, so he's not entirely wrong…”

​ Come to think of it, OntentooNo . 112, AidiNo . 666, the Trivial Trio, and even Haku-san were siblings as they all came from the same [Father], huh . There's no way they'd treat each other all like humans would see their family, there's just way too many of them .

​ “Of course, the only one I see as my little sister is you, Rokuko-chan . ”

​ Haku-san lovingly pat Rokuko on the head as she spoke .

​ Rokuko's mood improved as she smiled .

​ “Well, okay . I can call myself your little sister now, Haku Ane-sama . ”

​ “Yes, it was unofficial, but the emperor has already acknowledged it . Use my name if you get into trouble, alright?”

​ “Okay, Ane-sama . ”

​ The two of them practically shined as they smiled at each other . I drank some of the newly-brewed tea that the butler… that is, Chloe-san refilled my cup with . The berry tarts really were tasty . Oh, could I have I take some as souvenirs? There's an always-hungry girl waiting for us .

​ … Man, peace is great…

​ “Oh, right . Kehmsan, I have a small thing I would love for you to take care of . You can refuse if you want though, alright?”

​ True peace is oh so fleeting . Practically impossible to obtain, in fact .

​ … Haaah . That was basically an order . I can refuse? Yeeeah right~!

​ GIVE . ME . PEACE .

Chapter end