《Tsuujou Kougeki ga Zentai Kougeki de Ni-kai Kougeki no Okaa-san wa Suki desu ka?》 Volume 1 - 0: Prologue Chapter Prologue Prologue: The answer of a certain youth Q: Is your rtionship with your mother good? Normal . Q: Do you talk to your mother? How much do youmunicate with her? Average . Q: Is there anything you are happy with your mother recently? Nothing specific . Q: Is there anything you are unhappy with your mother recently? Its a pain when she call me by my baby name . Q: Do you go out with your mother for things like shopping? Impossible . Q: Do you help your mother with chores? Depends on my mood . Q: Do you know what your mother likes? Housework and hunting for discounts . Q: Do you know what your mother hates? Cockroaches in the kitchen . Q: What do you think is good about your mother? Anything . Q: What do you think is bad about your mother? Whatever . Q: Will you be close with your mother if the two of you set off on an adventure together? We probably wont be closer? Not too sure . Volume 1 - 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: The youths grand adventure is about to begin Sigh, what is this situation Everyone is done right? Alright, start collecting them from the back. After hearing the instruction of the male teacher standing at the lectern, the students seated at thest row stood up and started collecting the papers in their row. They were given a survey form named parent-child rtions survey. It wasnt printed on normal paper, but high quality paper made into a booklet. It looked just like the question paper for high school entrance exams, and the information inside seemed to be just as important. That was to be expected. This was conducted by the Ministry of Interior Affairs (Civilian live policy branch) in order to understand how youths actually thinks. It was something being executed as part of the national policy. Ara,e to think of it, it is really surprising that our school is selected for this survey. You get that? All of you had been selected as the representatives of the youths of this country. How honourable is that? You can even boast about this to others. The teacher felt deeply moved as he shared his thoughts. But from the perspective of the students asked to stay behind after school to fill in such a troublesome survey, most of them thought was: What the hell, what honour is this, spare me the crap. Oosuki Masato was one of them. I wanted to go back early to y games Such a waste of time. Masato ruffled his hair in frustration and sighed deeply. Calm down. Its done. Thats it. Pass the survey to the ssmate who is collecting them. Okay, its over. Let bygones be bygones, and think about the game. Should I bust my ass to collect the rare ingredients to craft my equipment at 100% sess rate, or use normal ingredients to y the odds of 75% sess rate? But one thing bothers me. What the hell was that question? He mumbled to himself. One of the question in the survey lingered on his mind. Q: Will you be close with your mother if the two set off on an adventure together? Masato was really bothered by this question in the survey he did earlier. Even though this survey was done for the sake of setting national policies, such a mind boggling question was asked so tantly. Were they serious? The one who did the survey had a screw loose definitely a screw loose. Was Japan bing like this, or was it already toote He sighed in exasperation. Just let it be. Its finally over. Hurry on home and y my game happily. Looks like we are free to go, time to split. At this moment, the teacher who collected the survey said: Sigh, as expected. The nk on thest page of the survey isnt meant for their names, but there is still someone who filled in their name. Oh well, I didnt tell them not too. Wait, that should be me Forget it, just my imagination Instead game game! Masato didnt noticed the gaze of his teacher, and left the ssroom inrge strides. Several dayster, during the weekend. School was out after morning, Masato returned home after having lunch and noticed a pair of shoes at the entrance. It was a womans high heels. Mom seemed to have several pairs of shoes like this. But from the way it was arranged neatly at the center of the entrance, it probably belonged to a guest. The sound ofughter from the living room confirmed this point. Is it Moms friend? Should I greet them? Should I be an obedient child worthy of praise? Or pass on the troublesome matter of saying hi to Moms guest? I felt a bit of dilemma, but my body that was linked to my heart wanted to hurry back to my room and y games. I decided to give up as I quietly sneak pass the corridor Tch, its no good. Those footsteps must be Ma-chan! Definitely. Muu The door to the living room opened suddenly, revealing the face of Oosuki Mamako. It was a face that troubled Masato greatly. When he saw that face, even her son Masato felt doubtful. Is this person really a mother? Is she really my Mom? That was because Mamako looked too young, her beautiful face was just too youthful. Mamako who was smiling brilliantly didnt have any wrinkles around her eyes, her skin was smooth and soft. Her head of long luscious hair shone like that of an angel. Masatos father didnt remarry, she was a normal 40 years old mother with a son in the first year of high school, but Mamakos youthful face looked closer to a teenager. There should be a limit to how young she looks Really, whats with my mother She looked so young that it was weird. Thanks to this, people who met her for the first time couldnt tell she was already a mother For Masato, Mamako being like this was rather problematic. Thats right, problematic. Not direct feelings of rejection of dislike. It was hard to figure out the right way of interacting with his mother and grasp the correct distance to maintain, thats why he adopted a slightly rejecting attitude. Thats how it was. But the troubling thing was, his mother didnt realize what his son thought. Ma-chan, wee home. With a sweet and serene smile, Mamako approached closer and closer to Masato with the absolute confidence that Masato would ept her. Right, got it. Donte so close. Ara, I am sorry. Oh right, how was school? Average. Sigh, average Did something bad happen? The usual. So, you are happy like usual? Oh right, did you eat lunch? Need your mother to make something? Whatever. Whatever Do you mean you dont need it? Did you eat outside with your ssmates? Is that what you mean? Yes Oh right, enough about me. There is a guest right? Ah! Yes! There is an important guest today, can youe over and say hi, Ma-chan? I want to my son I am so proud of too. Okay? Anything. Anything So you will say go greet her? It means I dont want to. Understand Really. Who would want to do something so troublesome? Masato turned his back to Mamako, and tried to walk pass the living room briskly. But his eyes happen to meet with the guest when he nced unconsciously towards the living room. Oh, seems like your son is finally home. The other party didnt look like a friend who came to visit his mother. Her long ck hair and neat, formal clothes made her look like an intellectualdy. Masato thought she could be an insurance agent but he had a hunch that she was from an extraordinary organization. She stood up immediately and walked towards Masato with long strides as she showed her identification card hanging on her neck. Printed on the card was Ministry of Interior Affairs (Civilian live policy branch) policy officer. An impressive title. Pleased to meet you. My name is Shiraishi Masumi. Allow me to notify: I am visiting for the sake of the Ministry of Interior Affairs survey. Because I am Masumi N-Nice to meet you Why are you making puns all of a sudden? Allow me to notify: because I was teased badly about it in my childhood, so instead of being made fun of, it would be better for me to say it as a pun first. This person seemed to have lost her way in her fight to ovee her inferiorityplex. At this instant, Mamako nonchntly inched towards Masato This mother was very sure that her son would ept her, but this distance was too close for him. E-Erm, Ma-chan, the survey Masumi-san mentioned Ah, is that the parent-child rtions survey? Yup, thats right! How did you know? I did it in school the other day. Sigh I see Ma-chan, you never mentioned this There is no need to report such trivial things. And you are too close! I pushed my mother who was treating me like a pet away. Well then, Masumi-san, that survey should be done correct? Not yet, Im just taking a break. Speaking of which, Mamako-san stood up when your son returned home Mamako-san, you really adores your son. I dont like my mother at all though. Ehh!? Ma-chan should like Mom too right!? For your mother, Ma-chan is Stop, thats annoying. And when did youe so close again And dont call me by that embarrassing name. I already told you that plenty of times, you should remember by now. Because Ma-chan is Ma-chan. Your mother has always called you Ma-chan, so I have to call Ma-chan as Ma-chan. If Ma-chan dont like the name Ma-chan, I will think of a new name for Ma-chan... Ahh Enough, stop it. After I got away from my mother who would squeeze to my side even if I push her away; You see, Masumi-san. She is my Mom that require a lot of time to handle, so please continue your survey. Alright, I will continue then Oh right, I have something to ask. The survey this time will include a one to one session with the parent, and then the child before coting the results If the parent and child told each other how they felt, that would stray from your objective. So you dont want me to eavesdrop on you, correct? Thats right, but please allow me to perform the notification. I am Masumi who notifies after all. Sorry But what do you think, Mom? It was human nature to want to listen in when they were told not to. Even more so if it was about how a parent felt me. To be honest, what my mother thinks about me I am curious about that But Masumi was conducting a formal survey on behalf of the government. If Masato eavesdrop here, it would be an information leak, and might lead to bigger issues. Its natural for her to request for this. Understood, then I will go back to my room. Thank you for your cooperation. I Masumi will notify when it is done, please rx in your room before that. Do wait for Masumi to notify you. Got it, well then... Ma-chan, wait! What should mother call you The hell would I know! After retorting Mamako fiercely, Masato shook off her hand and ran up to his room on the second floor. After Masato left the living room Mamako was in tears and kept wiping her face with tissues, finishing one box in no time. She then vented her hardship in being a mother of a boy. I actually understand to a certain extent. Masato is already a high schooler, and is at an age where he will feel embarrassed for being on good terms with his mother. This is only natural. In the survey done by the Ministry of Interior Affairs in the past, such situation wasmon. Masumi is telling you that this is normal, because Masumi But even so, I still want my rtionship with my son to be better. After all, we are a unique pair of mother and child in this world. Of course a mother would want to get along well with her son Actually, I have a daughter, and can understand how you feel. I see Masumi-san has a child too Yes, she is 5 now. A troublesome age in all sorts of ways. 5 years old huh I see Running about on her own and saying all sorts of things Crying Mama as she run to hug your legs Such an age. As Mamako recalls how her son acted when he was small, her expression turned gloomy. If possible, I want us to be like that time too, even though that is just my thoughts Ma-chan always looks lethargic I bought him aputer to congratte him for entering high school, but he started engrossing himself in games and seldom talk to me after that Thats right. He usually says average, whatever, fine, anything, ending the conversation like so But speaking of which, that is how a typical adolescent boys are. Mamako-san, as a mother, you should keep an appropriate distance too, wouldnt that be better? But But we wont be getting along well that way I see Hmm This is typical for a family with teenagers Such awkwardness is just right Hmm Masumi considered it for a while and made her decision. She took out a stack of documents from her bag. MMMMMORPG (Trial) Participants Log The documents with this title was given to Mamako. This is You mean, my application is epted!? Thats right. I think Oosuki-sans situation with your child fulfils the requirement to participate in this n. So I ept your application Please get ready as soon as possible. A-Alright! The necessities First would be Ma-chans shoes, I cant forget them! Oh right! Leave that for now, I should exin this to Ma-chan first! Let me notify your child. Because I am Masumi. Notification is my calling. ... Thats what I think, Masumi would sometimes omit things that should be notified. Masumi will be popr even if she acts a little childish at times. Why are you saying weird things all of a sudden As Masato was ying games in his room, he suddenly heard Masumis voice. He turned and found Masumi standing right there. At least knock Its annoying to interrupt others mid way, its better to keep quiet and not knock. She was talking nonsense again. Masumi said as she eyed the monitor. Hee, ying a MMORPG? Hey, dont look The frame rate for the 3D action is really high Masatosputer uses a nuclear level graphic card huh. The hum of the heat sink is powerful. You even chose a lowtency mouse, impressive. T-Thank you for yourpliment. But this is actually what my Mom bought on her own. Someone rmended this to her passionately. Masumi-san, are you familiar with this? I was shunned because of my name, and I hate that feeling. So I stayed home during my schooling days and learned a bit of this. Only theputer system understands me, so I put in a lot of effort to understand it too. Telling me things I dont want to know. Thats the personality of Masumi Lets get into the main topic. You want to tell me that my mothers survey is done? Yes. next would be notifying you that Masato will be beginning a new life from now on. Ah? As Masato was thinking This person is talking nonsense again, Masumi saw her chance and quickly reach for the Esc button and pressed it. The game disappeared from the monitor instantly. And Masumi was pressing onto Masatos back. Breast!? The back of Masatos head was cushioned by breasts, and his keyboard was snatched forcefully. After starting a browser, an URL was typed in. The URL was 8.cao.go.jp/ksn/mmmmmorpg The heck!? Hey, what are you doing!? What site is this!? Let me ask you a question for reference The survey by the Ministry of Interior Affairs concluded that many games yer wanted to enter the Game World. Do you feel the same way, Masato? W-Well, if I can do that, I will want to give it a try But whats the link!? What if you can make that wishe true? Huh? S-Such a thing Is Impossible Masato couldnt finish his sentence. The moment Masumi hit enter, light poured out from the lowtency mouse. The light flooded out like the waves of an ocean, and engulfed Masato in an instant and pulling Masato into the mouse. C-Could this be!? Thats right! This is how it begins! This is exactly what you think! I am really being transported into a game world!!!! Masato gave up resisting. He rxed his hands grabbing onto the table, and allowed his body to drift with the flow. The mouse that was physically impossible to pass through epted his body without any resistance. At this moment. Ma-chan! Wait! He thought he heard Mamakos voice. Masato shouted towards his mother who he couldnt see. Mother, Im sorry I will be back soon. No matter what, he wanted to apologize, his apology filled his entire heart. Because his father was posted overseas for his job, only the two of them were living together. If her son disappears, Mamako will be alone. That wont be good, and it was natural for him to not want to do that. Masato dont dislike his mother. But if he was asked if he likes his mother, he definitely couldnt give a straight answer. And of course, he wanted to cherish his only mother in this world, and let her live a happy and fulfilling life. He had never hesitated in meeting his mothers expectation. But it was difficult for him to express such thinking with actions. He would feel bothered about it, and couldnt treat his mother that looked so young as a mother, and find it hard to get along well with Mamako. That was how Oosuki Masato felt. However. I will be going through an adventure and be stronger Maybe I can be more forthright with my mom after experiencing this that will be great. He didnt know when he will return. But he will definitely ovee his shyness, and say Im home to his mother gently with a hug. With such gentle thoughts, Masato went through a normally impassable dimensional wall. Masato thennded. In a space that waspletely different from his room, there was an endless sky and a group of inds floating up and down. At the edge of one of the inds was a stone altar, and Masato was standing there. With a shining magic circle under his feet... Wah!? There were some small things running on either side of Masatos feet. It was a group of lizards, but they had 8 legs. The eight-legged lizards spitted small mes as if they were trying to intimidate Masato, but ran away when they saw Masatos willingness to fight. Such creatures definitely didnt exist in Japan, where Masato lived. It probably didnt exist on earth either. C-Could this really be? There was no other possibility. This was a game world? Fantasy theme? Really? Really! In short, Masato! I made it!!!!!!!!!! Im here! Im finally here! The transportation is done! Hello, alternate reality! The curtains to a new story was about to be drawn!!!!!! However. Really, Ma-chan. I told you to wait, Mom ising too. But you didnt wait at all, it makes Mom so sad. Eh? I turned back because of this very familiar voice, and saw a young girl standing there. She wore a beautiful one piece dress, holding a bag filled with so many things that it couldnt close, like a girl about to set off on a journey Wait. She looked like a youngdy, but she was already far from being one. She was none other than Masatos mother, Mamako. ... Huh W-Why you shouldnt be here How is this possible Ma-chan. Lets go on all sorts of adventure together with Mom. Hehe. W-What the hell ahhhh!? Masato was transported into a game, but his mother was hispanion. It cant be? I am really going to be with my mother? No no, that shouldnt be It cant be. Alright then, Ma-chan, this way. Mother will apany you. Ahh? Okay Masato moved along slowly. His hand was held as he walked forward. They moved from one floating ind to another, passing through a stone bridge which connected the two tforms. Their destination was an exceptionallyrge ind. At the end of the path that was decorated with statues of all sorts of deities, was a majestic egg shaped building. That was expected. Mamako led her son that way. Hmm. Calm down, dont stop thinking. Think carefully and grasp the situation. What was going on? What kind of situation was this? The fact was, they had been transported to a fantasy themed game world, which was clear from everything that had been happening, however My mom is here! This is the most baffling part. I need to clear up this part first. Yup. E-Erm, Mom Why are you We are here. The starting event should be in this ce, lets work hard together. Ah? As he walked down the passage in a daze, he reached a ce that looked like an event checkpoint. At the center of the pce like interior, which was also the middle of therge round building, was an old man sitting on a throne. That was expected. He had a figure that was just right, wore extravagant clothes and a glittering cape sewn from gold and silver threads. A crown with embedded gems was adorned on his head. This elderly man with a white beard looked just like a king You have finallye! I am the lord of the teleportation pce, the king. The man who imed to have the title of a king was the king. There was no soldiers or attendants in sight, but he was the king. I have been waiting for you! Wee to my domain! Thank you for your hospitality. We are honoured for you to receive us Alright, Ma-chan, make a proper greeting too. Eh, ah Hello? Mimicking Mamako, Masato also kneeled before the throne and bowed. He did as he was told. The king was all smiles, and said slowly. Lets start with your introductions. Please state your name. I am Mamako. And this is my son, Ma-chan. Mamako-dono, and My son Ma-chan-dono huh? Then I will register you No, wait a minute king!? My name is Masato! Masato! Ah. So the mother is Mamako, and the son is Masato, will that be fine? I will register you like so then. The king waved his hand. Two windows popped up in the air. The words Mamako and Masato appeared in the name column, and the register wasplete. Hmm What the hell, this is like an initial registration? Thats right. By the way, it cant be change after the registration is done. Say that earlier ahhhhh! Registering ones real name happens all the time. And there were instances where changes werent allowed. Masato who did so unwillingly could only bang the floor in frustration. Thankfully, its just the floor. Ahhhh.! Bang! Bang bang bang! M-Ma-chan! Dont knock the floor! You will trouble the people below us! Hohoho. There isnt anyone below, so leave him be Toplete the registration, let me tell you the basic situation. Please get ready. The king moved his finger and a screen slid into view. After sliding horizontally through several screens, Masato and his mothers basic information was disyed. The name of Masatos character was Masato. It really was his real name. Job was normal hero. Attack and defence stats were listed too, as well as words stating things like capable ofbat and incapable of crafting. He nced at Mamakos details, and her character name was her real name Mamako. Job is mother of a normal hero. There was also descriptive details like capable ofbat and incapable of crafting too. There was many things on his mind, the one he wanted to say the most was Erm, king What in the world is my job, normal hero...? Normal is just normal. The king seemed to remember something, then closed his eyes with a kind smile. Something incredible like saving the world would be impossible deal with your rtionships normally, and live a happy life normally Realizing such a situation is something that the normal hero Masato-dono and mother of a normal hero Mamako-dono should strive for. After the King stated their goal, he pointed to the distance. Then off you go, hero! Even though he said that so dramatically. Alright, lets go No wait!? We cant go yet! Go where? Do what? He didnt understand at all. Fuu, its no good? Of course its not! Shouldnt you exin more!? I dont even understand what the basics like what this situation is! Fuu, I will briefly exin it then. Listen carefully. After clearing his throat, the king began: Simply put, this is a beta version of a web game. By using technology that is ssified, we transported the body of the ount holders into the game and giving them a closed beta ount. Woah, thats easy to understand. As for the closed beta yer, they are basically selected by meeting a certain stringent criteria Although some regrettable people who filled in their names in anonymous surveys are also selected. Because that made it easy to decide on the selection. We didnt tell anyone about this though. Haha. Who is the one who did something so embarrassing Hmm? Could it be Thats right, a voice from somewhere said. But it was probably my imagination. I hope it was my imagination. As for the game itself, as it is still in the testing phrase, the name had not been decided. The temporary name for now is MMMMMORPG. Massively multiyer online role-ying huh? I can feel a chill Its a fantasy themed MMORPG. It has a wide range of job selection, with choices betweenbat and nonbatants. yer duels are allowed, crafting items and decorating ones home is also allowed. yers are free to choose any job they like. Then why was mine already Yes. Because we need to cote data for the test, so you cant select jobs for now, and they are assigned by the system. This cant be changed too. We are sorry about that. My freedom was taken from the start huh The people in this world Very unreasonable and without limits on how nonsensical they were. This was how the world was. However, it was still great to be chosen as a beta test yer. And ytesting in a full immersive mode. To be honest, he was happy about this. Masato pulled himself together and stood up. Hah I get the gist of it. So this something like a game right? Yes. Its great you understand so quickly What about you, Mamako-dono? Do you understand the system of this game? Erm well Hmm? If there is anything that bothers you, dont hesitate and ask. I will answer step by step. The king showed a gentle smile, and Mamako who was troubled by something asked: Well, erm what is an ount? Eh, you didnt understand from that part? The king and Masato said the same thing. Hmm For reference, what do you think an ount is, Mamako-dono? ount Hmmm Mamako fell into deep thought as she mumbled Ah, ermm ugh as she counted her fingers and wondering if that was so. She showed a smile that seemed to say that she wanted to ask something. Yup. That was the extent of what Mamako knew about games. With a warm smile, the king turned towards Masato. Masato-dono, I will leave Mamako-dono to you. Good luck. Hey!? Dont dump it on me!? Do something about it!? I cant do anything! You are dumping it on me even if you have to throw away your pride!? If you really want to know, its because I am a NPC! I cant say anything if the details are not preinstalled! If you want me to take on the role of a tutor for beginners, then give me a script limited to 10kB! Ask the operations side to work on it! You are just apiled script, and still need to make request to the operations side Why are the NPC? By the way, beta yers and NPC both exist in this game, and it is not possible to differentiate them from appearance. If you really want to know, just say something lewd to them. NPC can only answer based on their given settings. Who would want to use such a lousy method! But I would be able to say things like that What am I thinking, I dont want to do such thing at all. Alright. Lets stop here for now. You will get used to it after some time. Well, thats true Instead of saying that, it will be faster to try it out in the first ce!? Anyway, it would be fine after hearing the exnation. Right after epting this, Masato suddenly remembered something. Wrong, wait. Is it really fine? There is still a problem. Beside Masato was Mamako who sneaked to his side when she saw an opening. Hey, wait a minute! You didnt mention the most important part! Well then, what else do you wish to know, Masato-dono Why is your mother apanying you? Is that what you want to know? Thats correct! Please exin the details! But I cant say anything about that. Hah!? Why!? You dont have the script? Thats not it Your mother apanying you is deeply rted to the objective of this game, so I cant divulge the details. If I did, there is a chance that the intention of the operations side would be forced onto you Thats not good. Please try to discover it during your adventures, finding it out by yourself is the results we hope to see the most. Hah? Erm What are you talking about? The gist of the situation had been conveyed to the mother beforehand, its fine for the child to not know. Just head in the direction that pleases you, and it will be great if you can understand after adventuring together Well then. The king got up and touched the throne. The throne disappeared, and the stone flooring beneath it sunk with a dull sound. A spiral staircase appeared right under it. The next chapter is finally starting. Hey wait! Dont just go like this! Exin properly Dont say anymore and go. Even for a hero who is dissatisfied and distrustful of the situation, there is also a surprising present waiting for you there. Its useless to trick me with pleasantries! Oh? So you dont want the new ount registration + first log in gift? Eh First log in gift? The temptation pulled at his heart strongly. No matter what type of games it was, giving up on the extravagant first time log in gift Is not something a normal person could do. No matter how one struggled, they wouldnt be able to ignore it. Forfeiting it would be too much of a waste. And of course, even a hero cant ovee such temptations Under the spiral staircase was another cliche space with countless doors lined up along the wall. All of them werebelled with all sorts of jobs such as Pdin, Sorcerer, flower shop owner or farmer. One of them was the room of the hero. The moment Masato followed the king inside, the dissatisfaction and distrust in his heart was forgotten. Masato gulped. Swords. The best swords in the world were there Oh Is this for real Inside the room built from glowing in rocks, there was a boulder toorge for someone to put their arms around. Three swords were stuck in it. A sword the colour of moltenva. A sword as blue as the deep ocean. A transparent sword that was shining. Even Masato who had never seen a real sword before could tell that these three werent normal swords. It wasnt the intimidating pressure of a weapon, but something more Something that couldnt be exined, before him was the physical form of a fearsome and powerful existence. You felt something huh, as expected of a hero. You tter me. Well then, which one do you like, Masato-dono? Its fine to give it a try. I will give one of the swords to you. How generous, is that really fine? Of course To be honest, this was prepared as the reward afterpleting the hardest quest. But recently, we cant even get the yers attention if the first log in gift isnt good enough. So we had no choice but to use this to entice them. I didnt want to hear that. The people nowadays have it good. Back in my time, all the heroes set off with just a stick. Fam era people should just shut up. And so, which sword would it be, Masato-dono? Okay Masato took a step forward, and walk without hesitation to the transparent sword. As for why, Masato didnt have a clear answer himself. It was just his gut feeling. How should I put this The one that suits me is definitely this There is no mistaking it. The sun, moon and stars. The delicate design on the hilt remind him of the sky. Masato gripped the hilt and drew the sword out. The sword looked as if it was embedded in an incredibly hard boulder, but Masato pulled it out without feeling much resistance. I see. So Masato-dono is the hero chosen by the endless skies. Chosen by the skies? The sword in your hand is the sword of the vast open sky, Fment (եޥ). In ages long past,when the sky in this world was shrouded in darkness, this is the legendary sword that banished all darkness with just one swing That is the setting. Thest bit is unnecessary. But it look really powerful I dont really get how strong it is after your exnation though. Allow me to exin in an easy to understand way. The king put on his sses and took out a book. The title on the cover says Official guidebook, and the king started flipping through it with practiced movements. Hmm, h deals double damage to airborne units. Three times the chance tond a critical hit. The highest level of attack of all event items. Not tradable. Thats easy to understand, but feels useless. Please introduce the world setting properly. Dont worry, we will definitely do it properly when we retail it formally. As this was a beta version, it is impossible for everything to be done perfectly. Masato wanted to understand it more But since he couldnt get further answers, Masato turned silent. Anyways. How about it, Masato-dono. Are you not motivated yet? Hmm Well The king was right. Revtions huh. The moment he held the holy sword of the sky Fment, Masato felt something change in his heart. I am holding a sword right now The sensation on his hand was telling him something. That was the instinct engraved into all men the yearning of a male to do battle was being tugged. And Masato was holding a legendary sword. The highest grade of weapon. The strongest existence for adventures andbat. Was there any reason to forsake such glory? He couldnt find any. Hah Im totally convince, although it feels vexing. I can empathize with you, but resolve yourself. Just think of this as the destiny of the hero Masato-dono. I see Ah, even if you call me a hero, I cant understand it immediately. What are you saying? Masato-dono is already holding the legendary sword correct? That is something that couldnt be used unless you are a hero. It is beyond doubt that Masato-dono is a hero. There is no mistaking this, you are a hero through and through. Ah, even if you say that it feels embarrassing. There is nothing to be embarrassed about right? Masato-dono is a hero. The Brave of this world. Maybe even the savior of this universe! L-Like I said Dont put it that way you are ttering me. Brave. Hero. Savior. The Brave who was a hero savior. The three hitbonded, was this a joke!? Frankly speakly whether the game can be officially released would depend on the results of the y tester. We are relying heavily on your performance Please guide this world into a new era. You are the only ones who can achieve this. Eh? Well, if I am the only one who can, I guess I have to go for it. Hoho, thats the spirit. Ma-chan can definitely do it. Because you are the son this mother is so proud of. Hmm the son that makes you proud? Of course hey Then Mom will borrow the swords. With a heave, a metallic sound rang out twice. Mamako pulled out the scorching coloured sword and deep blue sword. Wasnt those legendary swords only the chosen one could draw? She retrieved both of them easily. The king who felt things were progressing smoothly and the cocky Masato rolled their eyes. Eh, wait? What just happened? Can someone please exin? E-Erm king, what is? Sorry. I cant say anything else. Please forgive this NPC How about this? I will hand this guidebook over to Mamako-dono. Please use it as you like. After handing Masato theplementary gift for Mamako, the king vanished. After opening the door in the deepest end of the heros door, a round arena appeared. There wasnt any audience seat, just a lonely stage in the endless space. This ce was made for tutorial battles. Masato stood at the edge of the stage browsed through the guidebook. He found the information he was after immediately. Terra di Matole (ƥǥޥɥ) and Altra (ȥ`) The name of the swords in Mamakos hands. Terra di Matole was the me coloured sword. The holy sword of mother earth. It was borned when when the world was created. The sword that was the source of all live in this world, thats what the introduction said. The deep blue sword was Altra. The holy sword of the motherly ocean. It was said that one swing from it could suppress the flood that assails the world. The introduction also state that it was the contract seal that separate thend from the ocean. Let us now witness just how powerful the swords were. Terra di Matole: deals double damage tond monsters, attack all targets. Three times the chance tond a critical hit. The highest level of attack of all event items. Not tradable. Altra: deals double damage to sea monsters, attack all targets. Three times the chance tond a critical hit. The highest level of attack of all event items. Not tradable. Special note state that the average damage will apply when attacking all targets. The damage in one attack would be predetermined, and divided equally ording to the number of targets. This was how the weapon was when you used it. Watch carefully, Ma-chan! Mom is doing it now Hei! Mamako raised Terra di Matole in her right hand high and swing it down. At the same time, countless sharp swordlike stgmite shot out from the ground, and shed down at the monsters. "Ugaaaaaau!?""Gugyaaaaaaag!?""Gebuug!?""Gyafag!?" The ants, worms, spiders, wolves, bears and all sort of monster vanished after getting split in two. It all seemed so easy. However, a new mob of monsters appeared immediately. Mom wont lose! I will show Ma-chan my best side! Hei! Mamako held Altra in her left hand and swing it horizontally. After that, water gush out from the space sliced by the sword, and diffused into countless droplets, which was then shot out like bullets. "Goaaaaaag!?""Gigigigiig!?""Gohag!?""Ugugugu... gafuf!" Water droplets sprayed out at ultra high speed, and the monsters showered by it were littered with holes, copsing the body in an instant. The enemys second wave was exterminated too. Very easily. But it wasnt over yet. The battle was still on. Enemy figures appeared in the sky! Ma-chan! Now is the time to show your might! Work hard! ... Ah, alright Ma-chan closed the guidebook, and shed Fment in the appropriate direction. In that instance, a shockwave came out from the transparent sword, and chased the enemy automatically. The sword energy moved freely and hit the enemy. Piyo! One of the flying monsters that was the size of a sparrow got hit and turned into ashes. The monster was killed! And Masato kneeled onto the ground, his tears fell freely. ... Ugh Wrong Something is wrong This is definitely wrong Whats the matter Ma-chan!? Are you hurt!? Let Mom take a look!? No Im not hurt Not that Fment was strong. It could unleash a homing attack, an exceptionally strong sword. He should be confident and even be proud about it. But Mamakos normal attack hit all targets, and with two swords, she can attack twice. Compared to his mother who defeated dozens of monster easily I am really weak He could only cry. Throw tantrums by pretending to sleep. What else could he do? Mamako came near Masato who became like this. Ma-chan! Cheer up! Ma-chans attack is very powerful! Not only is it transparent, it even flew out with a boom, it shocked Mom! Ma-chan looked cool too! Please, dont encourage me in such a way I am already so depressed, can you dont add salt to my wounds? I-I dont mean that! Thats not it Okay, anyway, stand up! Lets start the Tuto wait what is that thing Tutorial. Thats it! Mom did that in the past too. Going fuwah fuwah with my friends. Wrong. This ispletely wrong. I never yed a game of lining up in a row and spinning around. I-I see. Its true that now wasnt the time to reminisce the past Well Anyway, thats it for now, lets move on! Right, lets do that! It will definitely be fun! As she said that, Mamako held Masatos hand to pull him up. Masato shook her hand away. Ma-chan? If you want to go adventuring, Mom can just go alone. There might be monsters out there, but Mom has more than enough firepower. You can rake in perfect victories right from the start. Firepower? Mom cant spit fire though. Im not a gas stove. I dont mean that type of firepower. Firepower was another way of saying offensive capability. A phrase that borrows from the firepower of firearms. It might be a bit hard to understand for mothers. But leaving that aside for now Hah Alright, just go. Just leave me here. But why Masato gave up. He gave up on everything. Heid down t in an exhausted manner, as if he wanted to give up on breathing too. As if he was dead. Acting like a corpse without any reaction. Hmm Masato What should I do during a time like this Ah, thats right! Mamako who was troubled picked up the guidebook that Mamako tossed casually aside. She flipped through it frantically as if she was grasping at straws. Where is that strategy guide What to do if the hero son dislike adventuring together How is It possible that such a specific scenario is included? What the hell is that guidebook? When he finds out your normal attack is a double hit on all targets, your son will be very happy. He will definitely hug your legs and beg you to adventure with him. Thats what it says, but thats nonsense! Ma-chan isnt happy at all! ... Well, this is something to be happy about. Eh, is that so? Of course. A high firepower all target attack? And double hits? If I met such a yer, I will do all I can to invite him. And form a team even if I have to pay. Then why arent you happy...? Why? Mamako fell into deep thought, and blurted out Ohh, as if she found the reason. Could it be If Im not wrong, its because I am your mother? Thats right, that is the root of the problem Is this a good time? Masato sat up straight and faced Mamako. Keeping himself cool and reminding himself not to lose his temper, he said seriously: Please exin. Exin what? Everything. All of it. You should be able to exin the entire situation to me now Mom, you definitely know something right? The king said he told you the main gist. You conversed with the game operations staff before right? Erm To be honest, transporting into the game is already strange, but I wee it so I wont probe further However, this is different from how I imagined transporting into a game would be. As for what is different, that is you are here too, Mom. The mothers of other families will sometimes be transported into a game with their son too. No way! Absolutely not! Impossible! Or rather, it would be really troubling if there is! I dont want a fantasy story geared towards boys in puberty to have a parent around! Thats annoying! Ugh, Ma-chan, the way you put it is really hurting. Mom is tinum mad. Mamako puffed her cheeks as if she was trying a fit. Mamako got angry. What a cute person No, wait! Thats my mother! My mother who is about 40 years old! The term cute shouldnt be considered at all! No way! Stop joking with me! Dont make that face and answer properly! A-Alright! I will answer! Why did Mom came along with me, how did things turn out like this, please exin the details. Come on. B-But It will be better to not say it out right in the beginning Adventure together and experience all sorts of things together, and it will be best if you discover it yourself Enough, just spill it! Dont make me so frustrated! I have enough of this mother of mine Whats the matter? I want to break off our rtionship as mother and child He said in the heat of the moment. These thoughtless words spilled out in his frustration. He did so very agitatedly. But his unleashed agitation flowed unfiltered and hit Mamako directly, and robbed her expression away in an instant. ... Ah No Just now When Masato realized he had misspoken, it was already toote. Tears kept welling up from Mamakos eyes which had lost their luster, falling like bits of pearls. His mother cried as she looked in front of her in a daze. ... I am sorry. Your mother I, how should I put this, really dont know. Shirase-san and the others seemed to have their reasons too, so how much should I tell you? I really dont know. Yes yes, I get it. Since there is some reason, that is fine But let me make this clear. Mother will never do anything to hurt or lie to Ma-chan. Please believe this. Yeah, got it. I just want to get along better with Ma-chan. Adventure with Ma-chan, chat idly together, work hard together and be an intimate mother and son. Thats all I want. Thats why sob thats why I understand, I get it! I really get it! Completely! Thats why, please Yes yes Dont say something so hurting, like breaking off our rtionship as mother and child Since the day I was born, this is the most painful and hurting words for me. Sorrowful tears from Mamakos eyes flowed without any restraint, and showed no signs of stopping. Masato screwed up He made his kin cry from sadness. This situation was his own doing, and standing before him was his loved one who was heartbroken and at a loss. She suffered such horrible pains because of her son. ... What have I done now This wasnt irrational talk. As the son borne from his mother, when he was bestowed life, he already acquired the wish for her loved ones to live energetically with a smile forever. If he made them sad, his soul would feel uneasy. There was no way he could endure it or ignore itpletely. Masato instantly got into a seiza position, and press his head onto the stage of the arena. I am sorry mom! That was my fault! I dont mean that at all! Although I did say it, that is not what I mean to say! Thats why...! Please forgive me. Please dont cry. If I apologize with all my heart He felt his head being caressed. Mamako gently brushed his hair as she said this kid. ... M-Mom? Your mother really likes the gentle Ma-chan who is worried about how I feel. T-Thanks I am very sorry for saying something weird. Yes, its fine This is enough. Here, get up. Ah, ah then After getting up, he saw his mothers tearful face again. He couldnt look at her directly, so Masato turned to look behind him. At this moment, Mamako said: Eh, you should look at the other persons face when you are talking to them alright? Got it. He had no choice but to turn his gaze back. Mamako struck a pose, making a show of wanting to be Masatosrade. Ah I never dreamed that I will see my mother posing like this. Sigh. Watch carefully. And listen to your Mom properly. Yeah yeah Mother wants to go adventuring with Ma-chan. Can mother be Ma-chansrade? Let his mother be apanion? He didnt hesitate at all. There was only one choice. ... Well, thats fine. Mom has powerful firepower, and will definitely be helpful. Instead of asking to be arade Or rather It will be great if you cane. Alright. Its settled then. Please take care of me from now on too, Ma-chan. Yes, well Me too, please take care of me Mom. Mamako became apanion. But Ma-chan, I have something to say. Hmm? What? Mother cant spit fire alright? Im not a gas stove. Like I said, not that kind of firepower! How many times do I have to tell you Mom!? The greatest enemy in this adventure is probably momsprehension ability Masato predicted. Volume 1 - 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 - Its just a coincidence that there are only girls. Dont misunderstand. Dont look at me with that smile. The tutorial was over. It was finally time to start the journey. Masato and Mamako moved out from the transportation pce, crossed thest bridge from the floating ind, and reached an ind that was the end point and also the depart point. And then, the two who were standing on the Magic Circle drawn on the ground waited for that moment. It will be fine to wait for the transportation here, right? Yes, thats right. Its also written in the guide book......Ah, but......it seems that it will take some time for safety confirmation, so please read on the basic matters while waiting. It is also written to do it together with my child. Here, see. Pressing closer. I-I know already. Rather, you are getting too close. Too close already. Pushing back Mamakos shoulder that was pressing on him, he skimmed through the contents of the guide book. The online game Masato and others were transported to was[MMMMMORPG(temp)]. This game seemed to use the main server that the Cab Office was in charge of as the start point, by connecting with the individual local servers that each of the forty-seven prefectures were in charge of, they designed and programmed a big multi-variable world. Just that, as it was the beta version now, they were in the middle of collecting data from the test yers, so only the Tokyo server was utilized. Oi oi, thats so many mackerels[1] or rather too many already......This is no half-baked scale...... Mackerels?......Saba......saba......Hey Maa-kun, where is this mackerel written? Mom cannot find it. Ahh, mackerel is, in other words, server. Oh is that so? So server is actually mackerel......mackerel is amazing after all. Its good for your health, and evenes out in games. No, thats not what I meant......haa, well whatever......there will be no end if I exin every little things. Rather than that, the priority was to check the outline. He continued with affirming the guide book. The Tokyo server that was currently used had constructed this world in a mainstream fantasy theme. The motif was done using a Europeanndscape. It seemed to have used the Mediterranean seashore scenery which still had various Middle Age visages remaining as foundation to shape the terrain. On a side note, it seemed that the timeflow in the real world and the game world was the same. Masato and his mother were transported in the afternoon so......ah. Oh, finally huh. The Magic Circle beneath their feet suddenly released blinding light, enveloping Masato and his mother. They disappeared along with the light. In the afternoon sunshine, pleasant sea breeze blew. A town with cobblestoneid streets and white walls spread out before their eyes. Seeing that, Mamakos first words were. Oh look! It looks like overseas! Overseas, you say......even if I tell mom about things like fantasy or other-worldndscapes, you wouldnt understand, it cant be helped that you are surprised......well then, for the time being, lets get going. The first worlds starting points name was [Kassan Kingdom]. Moving on from the transportation point with a Magic Circle drawn, passing through the sturdy gate, they arrived at the capital of Kassan Kingdom. The capital town spread out with the chalk-white royal castle as the center. The buildings made from white y walls and bricks gave a sense of security and a deep taste of the earth to those who saw. The sounding from horse carriages passing by brought aid back mood. If anyone lived in those houses once, they might feel that adventuring would be too troublesome. Such a townscape continued on...... Ha!? There are many shops on that side of the street! Lets go and take a look! *Dash!* No no, we should go around the town once to grasp its geography......Uh, she already rushed in!? Is this speed moms, no, a female characters specialty!? Mamako learned high speed shop browsing skill Window Shopping Soul. No, it was a joke. There was no such skill. If you change to a different street, that ce was a crucible for livelihood and mor. The moment they stepped one foot in, loud bellows came from the shop owners promoting their shops to attract customers. Wait up, youngdy over there! You sure are wearing some strange clothes. Are you a traveller from a foreign world? Then take a look at my shops products. I will make it cheap for a pretty youngdy like you! Oh you jest, calling me youngdy. Even though I already have such a big son. Its fine not to say something like this every single time. Geez......ah, hello there. Eh? Is that your son?......Youre a madam with a son? Ah, but now we are mother and sonpanions. I have be my sonspanion. Isnt that lovely? Mother and sonpanion?......Err......? You dont not to talk about beingpanions or the likes! That made the shop owner freeze! Okay, move on! Start walking! O-K. Masato carried their luggages on his shoulder to repay a bit of his guilt, and pushed on Mamako, who was greeting back to each and every tout, on her back. The two of them looked like a pair of mother and son traveller strolling in an overseas open-air market, but they understood that it was not simply a tourist hotspot. This ce is really inside a fantasy RPG...... At just a nce, there were shops selling swords and spears, shops selling shields and armors, and people looking like warriors with those equipped were walking right past them before their eyes. The hem of those short robes from girls that had an air of magician fluttered lightly as they ran past. Its really fantasy......so incredible......I am inside a game...... Feeling the credibility of it only now, Masato unintentionally got flustered. Mamako closely observed her son and gave him, who was showing that appearance, a side nce. Hey Maa-kun. Stop grinning while peeking at those girls hips. That will make you a pervert, you know? Youre wrong! I am not delighted about that kind of thing! Ufufu. Just kidding. Mom properly understands what Maa-kun is thinking about right now. We are mother and son you see, we read each others minds. Hou? Then try to make a guess. Right no, Maa-kun......is feeling happy to be strolling with mom! *Ehen!* Mamako dered confidently with her smile in full bloom. Masato could only snort. What is this person saying. I have no idea. Nai waa. Feeling happy to be walking with mom is the most impossible reason. This mother has totally no clue about an adolescent boys feelings. Ah geez, you totally failed. You fail as a mother. You know, from the words mom has heard until now, those are the second most painful. *Sob sob.* P-Please stop saying that line! My choice of words was poor! I will apologize! He did a ny-degree bow on reflex. Maintaining that apologetic posture, he checked on his mothers condition. Mamako was smiling happily. Her face, which even youthfulness should have a limit to, showed a mischievous smile. Ufufu, thats really effective. Then mom shall make these words into Mom Magic. Hero-son limited psychological weakening magic......How malicious...... It seemed that Masato, who had just recovered from the earlier shock, would take a little more time to recover now. That aside. Hmm, so? We are walking for the time being, but where should we be going to next...... Ufufu. Leave it to mom. Mom will properly lead you after all. Lead you say......mom doesnt know anything about this kind of game, right? Thats true, but its fine. Because mom has this. Mamako proudly showed him the guide book. I see. Its reassuring that we have that. We cannot neglect the preparation for our adventure. So first of all...... Gatherpanions, I suppose. Correct? Yes, thats correct. The guide book also suggests gatheringpanion first. That being the case......Alright, we are here. This way. The guiding Mamako introduced a building that was firmly constructed in the corner ofmercial district to him. At first nce, it seemed to be a coffee shop with a cafe terrace, but seeing the peopleing in and out of it having sturdy body build while carrying weapons and protective gears, they understood well that this was no ce for enjoying tea. Adventurers in the terrace area shot appraising nces that contained no mercy this way, giving them a good taste of an aggressive weing mood. The signboard hung on the building showed Adventurer Guild. In other words, it meant that. This ce does not give off an amateurish or na?ve vibe, I can feel it......Fuu, just what I wanted. Oh well. Maa-kun, who usually only says Aah or Whatever, is saying such cool words......Mom has discovered a new side of her son. S-Shut up! Dont evaluate your sonsment!......So difficult...... Ufufu. Sorry about that. Now then, Maa-kun, can you pass mom her swords? Eh? A-Aah, alright......? He had no idea what she wanted to do though. He just passed over Holy Sword of Mother Sea Altura that was sticked into the boston bag. Eii! Mamako swung her sword towards the guild building. Mamakos attack. ......Eh? Water overflowed from the deep blue-colored sword sh that was swung out Wai...... and became water droplets Oii!? which shot out together. *Zugagagagagagagaga!* High speed water bullets assaulted the guild. Tremendous sound of destruction echoed continuously, pirs and walls full of holes copsed. Screams of adventurers were heard only a while after the barrage. Masato, who was stunned from that, only came back to his senses after that. ......Umm, mom......what are you doing......? Getting belittled is no good, so we must go with [Guts!] from the start. The guide book mentioned it. That meaning of guts is different......or rather, isnt this bad...... The front half of the guild building was half-destroyed. However, the bigger problem was the safety of those adventurers at the terrace. If someone became a victim from Mamakos attack...... PK, or attempted PK......wont we receive penalty? PK yer Killer. They would kill other yer characters. Those whomitted that would be given corresponding punishment. Saying sorry would not resolve it. Masato was standing there pale faced while movements came from the side of the building. Someone crossed the remnants of the destroyed door and was walking towards them. The other party seemed to be female. She was wearing clerk-like uniform, with long ck hair and a calm face...... That persons head was slightly bleeding. O travellers in a journey, wee to the Adventurer Guild. I am the receptionist Shirarase as I infoform. If you are in search ofpanions for your journey, pleasee this way. That person called Shiraraseposedly gestured with her hand to guide them while her head was still bleeding. The person who was sitting at the half-destroyed counter was...... Umm, Shirase-san...... I believe that I have infoformed[2] you that I am the receptionist Shirarase, havent I? If you are not satisfied, shall I pick out those things that a son does not want his mother to see the most? *Drip?* This is my first meeting with Shirarase-san! Nice to meet you-ssu! Chii-ssu![3] The name of the woman at the half-destroyed reception counter was Shirarase. She looked very much like Shirase, or rather, theres no doubt that she was the person herself, but shes Shirarase. Then, once again. Wee to the Adventurer Guild. *Drip.* Thanks and please take care of us. So, umm......are you alright? You have been bleeding for a while now. Please do not worry about it. This is only an act......And this me is an object, not a PC or NPC. Therefore there will be no PK penalty. The building object being possible to destroy is a bug, so please be at ease. I-I see. Im d~......What a relief, mom. Eh? Y-Yes, thats right. So this means that in the battle of objects, the PC from NEC won the PK battle, something like that right?[4] Well, yeah. For the time being, thats fine. Its an amazing feat. Object was generally something not that of a character, PC was yer character, NPC was non-yer character. He would have to give Mamako a supplementary lesson on those termster. Then, without further ado, let me introduce the adventurers registered at this guild. Here. As Shirarase said that, she took out some documents. It was a bundle of thick parchment-style papers. Those sheets of paper numbered about a hundred or more. T-There are that many......? This is only about one tenth of total. Since there is no limit to the number of party members, in order to let you choose thepanions you like and gather them, the administrative team overworked themselves to make this. The number is nned to increase in future. Really......erm, then, are all thepanions NPCs? Test yers are also included in it. However, there are very few of them, so I wonder if you can consider it as a rarity. This development is like trying your luck in gacha, huh...... The first floor of the building is under repair. Please use the private room on second floor for browsing. I will bring more documentster, so please take your time. Above the first floor of the guild which looked like the site after some gun barrage, they went to a private room at the back of the second floor that was somehow unaffected. Masato dumped the documents on the table with a loud sound, and sat down on the opposite side, facing Mamako. To calm his nervous heart, he took a few deep breaths of the cool breeze that blew in from the window, and started thepanion selection. Alright, its my turn. Let me, the MMORPG veteran, choose the most suitablepanions. Is that fine, mom? Of course. Mom is looking forward to which children Maa-kun will choose. Find a good girl. W-Why are you saying that the candidate must be female...... But isnt it supposed to be so? Since you will be living together from now on, experience a lot of things together, grow up together, you are looking forpanions with that in mind, right? Mom thinks that this is the same as choosing your girlfriend or marriage partner. Uu......thats not really wrong, but......this is choosingpanions. This is purely choosingpanions. Un. But be it the face or body type, those would definitely reflect the preference of the chooser. Anyway. Masato faced the documents. On the document, the adventurers name and profession, all the stats, and even a portrait of the actual person were recorded. The main criteria of judgement is the battle formation, huh......we have two physical attackers, so......first, one defender and one healer. One magic attacker, and also one support would be nice......ah, but there are also production professions......I want at least one person with item production to be mypanion as well......lets take seven members as benchmark and search...... With profession as a guide, face and body as reference, including a little bit of personal preference, Masato started picking out potential people. Ooh, this seems good. Companion candidate one. Her name was [Rushi]. Sixteen. Her profession was Heavy Cavalry. A defense specialized profession that could take on enemy attacks with one hand, but she had a skill that could convert a portion of damage taken into attack power, so it was possible for her to participate in attacks if need be. Her portrait was also good looking. Steel armor donned on her slim body, a robust shield held by her thin fingers, a strong will hidden inside that dignified look......She gave off a pretty stubborn impression, but her cute side mighte out after breaking that hard shell, a good talent that he could also expect a gap moe from. The next is......ooh, elf found! Companion candidate two. Her name was [Sarite]. Neen(Human age conversion). Her profession was Priestess. A recovery magic expert. Able to purify undeads. (TL note: A certain damegami: Pupu, still weaker than a Goddess like me!) Bright-green robe wrapped her body, a pendant with Sacred Tree as motif attached to her hand......An elegant big sister was drawn in the portrait, despite it being a portrait, it showed a beautiful elf with gentle smile. Good, good, Ive gathered some high-quality candidates. Next is......oh, naughty girl found! Companion candidate three. Her name was [Torino]. Fourteen. Her profession was Thief. She had support skill such as preemptive strike and party speed increase. Others included lockpicking skill. She wore a tank top and short pants. Her exposure rate was also outstanding since she was lightly equipped. However, if she moved while being lightly equipped, he might be able to catch a glimpse from her armpit. He wouldnt know where to look at. Alright, alright, catching a glimpse is also good. That skin color is also greatly weed......So, well, for now these will do. Masato lined up the three documents he picked, and checked them again. Partys defense, recovery, and then support. He believed that the members necessary for battle had been nailed down. Ok, I have decided......Mom, we will make these three people ourpanions first. Please confirm them at least. Oh well, they are all cute girls. Are they all Maa-kuns preference? You dont have to make that kind of confirmation! It just happened naturally by chance! A coincidence! Ufufu. Then mom will leave it at that. Mamako seemed to be convinced of something on her own and lightly pped her hand. So then, next will be moms interview. ......Hah? Moms interview. Mamako seemed to have said that. An interview with mom. Since they are the girls that may even be Maa-kuns girlfriend, mom has to properly greet them. Mom also want to know what kind of girls they are. No, look here! I did not choose girlfriend candidates! They are only going to bepanions! Then you wont get intimate with them to the point of bing lovers during the adventure? Guh......t-thats uhh...... It was notpletely impossible, rather, he was even hoping for it a little, but he could not say it. Rather than that! This not what I meant! Its about only those that passed mothers inspection can be ourpanion, was there such a thing......! It seems to be interesting, so let me infoform you that I will adopt the mothers inspection system. Wha!? Shirarase suddenly appeared in the room, holding additional documents and a set of OX signs.[5] In a haste, moms interview was decided. They readjusted the interior for the sake of the interview. Interviewer Mamako and witness Masato stood side by side and prepared the chairs at the opposite side of the table for interviewees. Then, it was finally time to begin. Since this is an interview with mom, mom will be asking the questions. Leave it to your mom. I-I know already. Then I will rely on you for the strict inspection......Interviewee one,e in. The one being ushered into the room waspanion candidate one, with her face and voice clearly uptight, the Heavy Cavalry Rushi. Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you. Then without further dy, do you have any hobbies? My hobby is to take on the enemys favorite attack and return double the pain! You seem to have a mentally twisted hobby......So then, where do you visit most often? I often go the the fields with singr trash monsters that are weaker than me! You seem to be an open bully......Thenstly, I wonder if you have heard of life n. Things like what you want to be in the future, have you considered any of that? I have considered to learn the skill that can reflect attack back to cause damage, making the enemy self-destruct! I can only describe that as being devilish......I understand. Then, my judgement is...... Maintaining a smile, Mamako...... Showed a X sign. Fail. Disqualified. Excuse me for being rude, but I wonder what this person thinks about human beings. She has only said things that are normal for a defender role!? Even if that was the case, she was given an out in moms interview. Regrettable. Then, moving on to the next one. Companion candidate two, with a moist smile that could heal mental fatigue, the beautiful elf Priestess Sarite. Nice to meet you. So, can I hear what Sarite-sans hobby is? I wonder what you do normally. I usually offer my prayer to our God on normal days. Three hundred times a day. With six hours a day for sleep, even praying once every four minutes is not enough......Then, where do you visit most often? I usually go to the churches located in various forests, and offer my prayers. Twenty ces every day. Time wise, its understandable that you spend most of it in churches......Then, what is your dream for the future? I wish to have every person follow our Gods will and offer their prayers. You can continue to pray anywhere you go. Thank you for your hard work, I can only say that to you. What was the judgement of Mamako, who showed a courtesy smile? It was the X sign. Fail. Disqualified. Hey, mom!? Why is she disqualified!? She is an elf, and a Priestess at that......! That is the problem. I have no intention to deny her freedom of religion, but......After bingpanions, if I receive There is a good ce nearby, do you want toe over? such an invitation, it will be a little......Mom is not good at refusing this kind of things, you see. Uu......R-Regarding that point, I have to agree with it a little...... It would be a little difficult for a non-religious person to be in contact with her, regrettably. Next one. Companion candidate three, with a voice and body in a bouncy spirit, the naughty thief Torino. Chii-ssu! Nice ta meet ya! So your hobbies...... My hobby is probably [pilfering]! One swipe, one steal! Its very fun! ces you often go are...... ck market! Themission fees are expensive, but I can buy almost anything! Future ns are...... I probably want to steal something from the treasury in the royal castle! Its a Thiefs dream, right!? Kyaha! I see, I understand, disqualified. Mamako who was soon convinced immediately revealed a X sign. Well then, lets go to the police together, alright? *mp.* Ueeeeeeh!? My wrists are somehow restrained!? Whats with this mysterious strength!? Mamako was about to apany Torino after capturing her. The strength of a mother, who would not forgive bad kids, was tremendous. Hey, mom! Calm down! Thief is not a problem! Even though they are thieves, its a normal job in games! This is a game after all![6] Even in a game, there are good kids and bad kids, right? Mom feels that it wont be good if I dont do this properly. Thats true, but thats not it! Listen to me first! After that, it took around thirty minutes to convince Mamako. With that. Kuh, something like everyone being disqualified...... A profession that gives a better peace of mind is better. For example......Ah, thats right! People like police officers, self defense force, how about choosing apanion like that!? There is no such profession in a fantasy RPG! I beg you, please understand that this is a game!......Ah, whatever! Then I will pick out other members, please wait for a while! Adopting Mamakos judgement criteria, there was hardly any person that could be theirpanion, but......even so, Masato desperately worked on the selection of candidates. He flipped through the additional documents from Shirarase......And. ......Nn? This one is...... Masato suddenly stopped his hand. He read through the document in his hand carefully. The recorded adventurers name was [Wise]. Female, fifteen.Her profession was actually Philosopher. It was an advanced profession that could freely use both ck magic, which was the general term for attack magic, and white magic, which was the general term for recovery and support magic. A short jacket with skirt, the girl d in crimson outfit had a face brimming with confidence. Even though it was only a portrait. She seems to be quite good in terms of ability......attacks with magic, furthermore, recovery and support, seems to be able to contribute in all aspects. Ah well, that seems incredible. She is a very excellent girl, isnt that good? As Mamako peeked over from the side, she seemed to be interested at a nce. Err......with regards to mom, is profession that uses magic in the safe zone? Of course its alright. Mom has always wanted to be a magician since young. Back then, there was a certain magical girl anime that was a big sess. Mom was also seeing it in dreams. I see I see. That will be helpful. Then since magic user is OK......is what I want to say, but......hmm? Masatos eyes could not ignore one point. She has something written in the remarks column......I will Chainspell[7] you with instant death magic if I am not picked! was written there. Uwa, she got a loose screw in her head. Its not nice to say that kind of things. Isnt Philosopher-san great? To be able to use two kinds of magic. Her face also seems to be cute, I think that she is a wonderful girl. Haa?......Ahh, its true that she has a proper-looking face, but I cant say that she is cute...... Its not to Maa-kuns preference? Its not about that......her eyes. I cant stand those eyes. The eyes of that girl in the portrait, thoserge and sharp hanging eyes......he was concerned about those eyes that seemed to be staring right at him . These eyes are no good. She definitely has an intense personality. She is the type that looks down on others, acting all bossy. Nn, she does seem to be aggressive, and hard to deal with, but......I wonder if she may actually turn out to be a good girl after getting to know her. No, no. Just her alone, it wont be like that. This girl must have a brain no different from those regrettable fellows despite being a Philosopher. Shooting magic without consideration, blowing up evenpanions, buildings and terrain away with aughter, also known as the [Doramata[8]] type. My hero instinct tells me so. Hmm......If Maa-kun says so, I suppose thats true...... Exactly. Therefore, this one is dismissed. Alright, good bye. Thanks for the hard work, Wise. He crushed Wises document into a ball, and *poi* threw it away. (TL note: Yuudachi! Where are you poi?) The crushed document fell on the floor, and he seemed to hear something like You!? on that beat, or felt something like that, but that was probably just his imagination. That would be impossible. No way. Now then, with that off the list, next is......oh, the long-awaited production profession found. Companion candidate four. Her name was [Porta]. Twelve. Her profession was Travelling Merchant. In addition to item production, she had very helpful support abilities such as appraisal and shop discount. Her portrait showed a cute and fluffy girl. Her face with round pupils that seemed to be looking back was overflowing with innocence of youth. Fumu. Not bad......Considerable support skills, little sister-like existence......a good potential that I can nurture with care. Ah well, shes a cute girl. Then this will be the next girl for moms interview. You are doing it after all huh...... Hence. Before Masato and his mother was a twelve-year-old girl. Her name was [Porta]. Her profession was Travelling Merchant. A Travelling Merchant was not someone who open shops for business, they travelled around various ces in the world, be it in a dungeon, underwater, or in the sky, inquiring on the local situations. They were people that would show up in any ce and sell items for a living. Their trademark was a big and bloated shoulder bag. Porta was hugging that bag tightly, and looked towards Masato and his mother with an extremely nervous face. N......NNNNice to meet youuu! Yes, nice to meet you, too. Its alright, calm down. You dont have to be that nervous. Hahii! Despite telling her not to be nervous, she could not help it. Porta, who was desperately straightening her twelve-year-old back to show a proper appearance, was very cute. Cute. First, please give us a brief self-introduction. Yes! I am Porta! A test yer! Ooh, yer huh! Rare get! Well! Porta-chan is also a test yer!......Then, where is your mom? M-My mom is it? Thats, umm......err...... Receiving Mamakos sudden question, Porta showed a seemingly troubled expression . However, she raised her face soon after. My mom is taking a break from the game due to work! I am travelling by myself, but I have gotten permission from the administration people, so its alright! Theres totally no problem! Ah, thats how it is. I wonder if Portas mom is very busy. Fumu...... Porta somehow seemed to be very desperate, so he was slightly concerned, but......Since the administration had allowed it, it should be fine. He would not ask about it. Ok. Then I will ask the next question. Are you prepared? Yes! Masato looked at Porta with a strict interviewers face, and carefully asked. First, please appeal to us how Porta can be useful. Since you are a merchant, doing business is your specialty, right? Yes!......Erm......my profession is Travelling Merchant! Therefore, my basic skills will be triggered when buying things and staying in inns! Thats wonderful! Porta-chan is a walking coupon! Look here, mom. Thats certainly true, but please phrase that differently. And, this is also a Travelling Merchants basic skill, I use party storage to manage the items mypanions hold! You can keep a lot more items than normal! Keep you say, could it be that Porta-chan will be holding them? Where? Probably in that bag. I can feel that it is a magic item. Yes! I received this from the First-time Privilege, an incredible Travelling Merchant only equipment! Porta tapped the bag she was hugging to let them see. This bag alone can store up to three hundred items! Items size and weight are not an issue! All your luggages can be left to me! Well, incredible! You have a convenient storage tool......I feel sorry for myself who is still rejoicing from a futonpression bag. Every year before summer, mom works up a sweat to pack the futon...... But Maa-kun has never helped me even a single time. D-Dont say that kind of thing......I will properly help from now on...... A futonpression bag could squeeze the futon t, so that it would take up less space to store more, it was really convenient. Leaving that aside. I now understand how profitable it will be to have a Travelling Merchant as apanion. But thats not all there is, right? You have other skills written in the documents, dont you? Yes! I have learned the appraisal skill! I can know the name and effect of an obtained item immediately! I can also tell its price! And then, and then, I have remembered many item creation skills! I can make the necessary items myself! Thats what I am looking for the most. Is it ok to assume that recovery items and support items will be a non-issue with Porta around? Yes! Please leave them to me! Porta saluted respectfully, her crystal clear eyes brightened up as she looked straight forward. Shes a good girl. Very good. He would like to be something more than just apanion with her. However. Fumu. I have heard about Portas appeal points so far, but......let me be blunt, there are not only good points, right? There should also be negative aspects. Am I wrong? Masato asked with a mean interviewer face......I want to see that cute troubled face again, he could not deny that he was thinking about it a little. However, Porta replied with her pure eyes without wavering. I have registered as a nonbatant! Therefore, I cannot fight! I see......then you are totally out ofbat force. There wont be an increase inbatants huh...... But, but, for that part, I will manage your luggages and item production! I will try my best within my ability! You can tell me anything! I will work hard! Fumu...... Masato and Porta maintained eye contact for a while. Even so, Portas eyes were unwavered. This girl is a good girl. A good girl without doubt. Shes clearly a good girl, not to mention having decent skills. On top of that, shes even a rare test yer. Perfect without a single speck was exactly talking about her. Hey Maa-kun, its already enough. Mom has already decided, you know? Mamako had already raised the O sigh. *Pinpon pinpon.* Passed. Yeah. I have no objection......Then...... Porta-chan, I wee you to be my daughter-inw! Yes! I will be your daughter-inw! Porta became his bride. Atta boy. Loli bride honeymoon. Bring it on, but thats not it!......Oi, mom! We are here to findpanions! You better stop trying to find me a girlfriend or a bride! T-Thats true, sorry! Good. Then once again......Porta, will you be ourpanion? Yes! I will do my very best! Please take care of me! Travelling Merchant Porta became theirpanion. Please take care of me from now on, Porta. Please take care of me as well! Erm......Hero-sama! Heros mom-sama! Hey hey. We arepanions already, so that stiff way of calling is no good. Its fine to call me [mom] or [Mama], you know? You can call Maa-kun as [Maa-kun]. Spare me from that. Call me Masato normally is fine. By the way, moms name is Mamako. Then, I will call you Masato-san and Mama-san. Is that alright......? Ok. Use a more flexible way of speech if possible, but we will probably be more familiar when we go on a journey together. Lets do lots ofpanion-like things from now on. Yes! I will work hard! She clenched her small hand and made a work hard pose. Whats with this cute living thing. That cuteness drove Masato to knead Portas face on impulse. Hau~! Its twickrish! Mufufu. Isnt it fine, isnt it fine. Maa-kun...... Hah!? Dont look at me with those sad eyes!? His desire exploding before his mother was a serious danger. Well then. Now, lets keep increasing ourpanions, just like that! Thats right. Mom will also keep going with moms interview. You will just disqualify them continuously if you do it, right......uuu, Im already tired......I guess I will take a break. I will ask Shirarase-san to get us something to drink...... As Masato stood up from his seat and started walking out, an unexpected *crunch* sound could be heard. Hmm? I stepped on something? He looked under his foot. He stepped on the balled-up document he had discarded. In that moment. Ouuuuuuuuch! Oi, what are you doing you idiottttttt! Eh?......Uwa!? The document he was trampling suddenly exploded, blowing Masato away and as he flipped back, he knocked his head against the table. Hagh!? Seriously painful. It was painful enough to make him lose his entire memory since infancy, but rather than that. There was a silhouette in the smokescreen caused by the explosion. That trembling shape was closing in step by step with a force that seemed to pierce through the floor. The figure belonged to a girl with a crimson jacket that had a geometric pattern weaved into it. Large and sharp hanging eyes with a furious face, and a cheek with a shoeprint. Dont fool around with me! I have been acting very maturely thus far! If you dont stop that, I will really Chainspell you with instant deathl magic!? A dozen of spells wille at you, you know!? A dozen means twelve times huh. It will be Chainspell, so doubling that will be twenty-four times! Rather, why are you speaking so calmly!? Ah, whatever, so irritating!......I will properly return you the favor for doubting me! Give me a moment! The girl with a shoeprint on her face waved her hand and a thick dictionary-like book appeared, she flipped the pages and chanted. Supra?La?Magia?Peru?Mirare......Teleportation(Transport)! It was an instant of brightness and floating sensation. ......Ouch!? Masatonded with his butt on top of grass. It was a grasnd with short weed growing wildly. Fresh green carpet stretched on, while Kassan Town could be seen further ahead. Hah?......Can this possibly......mean that I have been transferred to a different ce instantly......? Thats how it is. A voice came from above his head. Looking up, a sole wasing down. It was on its way to step on his face. He couldve evaded it if he wanted to, but Masato did not evade. I knew she was this kind of a person the moment I saw her......my eyes were correct after all...... This was, in other words, revenge. She used magic to transform herself into a document. Looking back at the situation, she probably had intended to make a shy appearance, then ask if she could be apanion or not. However, Masato just discarded it, furthermore, stepped on it, hence that Dont fool around with me!. Then it couldnt be helped. He let her do it until she was satisfied. Her sole urately stepped on Masatos face, slowly increased in pressure, pushing Masatos head onto the grassy ground......He thought that she would grind him further, but it seemed like she wasnt that kind of person. The girl whonded on top of Masatos face lightly closed her eyes, and took a deep breath. Fuu......the wind feels pleasant......let me tell you one good thing. ......What can it be? This ce is my favorite spot. Who knows. I dont care about that kind of thing......Rather, you are satisfied already, right? Can you let me go with this much? Thats true. Well, alright. Since Im satisfied, I will let you go. The foot that was stepping on his face floated up andnded on grass. Masato got up as a matter of fact, and just like he thought, the girl who was satisfied after paying him back was there. She folded her arms with a bossy attitude, feeling great delight from looking down on the sitting Masato. She was a takabisha[9] type after all. Regarding her face, well, it could probably be grouped in the cute category...... Her brain is a failure despite being a Philosopher, seems to be correct. The wind blowing past the grasnd made her skirt flutter, he did not say anything and could see it peeking out under the fluttering skirt, but the person herself was totally unaware of it. Masato pretended not to see anything for the time being. He also did not point it out. The girl showing a victorious face and a glorious whiteness hummed with her nose, she was clearly in a good mood. (TL note: What else can that whiteness be? Its exactly what you are thinking.) Fuun. You epted the stepping in a fairly adult manner. I can praise you for that resolute attitude. Thanks......So? What do you want me to do after bringing me here? I am thinking about that now. I am seriously thinking about what to do from here now. Whats with that...... Shut up. Its your fault......I did not just teleport you here without thinking anything. As I was going to pay you back, I thought that you would definitely resist, so I brought you to a ce that would not trouble those around and used magic to fly down and step on your face till youre half-dead. Youre really willful. Despite that, you acted like an adult and let me step on you. Thanks to you, my ns are all ruined. Geez......well its fine......then I will take it as all gone ording to n. The Philosopher girl lightly closed her eyes, enjoying thefortable wind. Fuu......the wind feels pleasant......this ce is my favorite spot. Like I said, I dont know. I seriously dont care about that. Not caring is no good, isnt it!? Just think about it a little!......Two people meeting at my favorite ce. A gentle atmosphere......this is the kind of situation where an important talk will happen! Dont just go and make one situation or another to begin with. If you have something to say, then say it quickly. Make haste I say, make haste......Basically you want to be ourpanion. This is the reason why you did this. Am I correct? Guh......w-well, simply speaking, thats the case...... Then say it quickly. I will properly listen to it. Hey, sit down first. Masato tapped the ground and urged the girl on. She was in a bad mood, but still bent down her waist. She sat right next to Masato. ......A-Arent you a little too close? Y-You are the one who told me to sit here! They adjusted themselves to a suitable distance. While looking at the distant town, sher started started the conversation light-heartedly. My profile is already written in the document, but I will at least make a self-introduction......I am Wise. My profession is Philosopher. The grimoire with power increase passive that I received from First-time Privilege is my standard equipment. Attack, recovery or support, leave it all to me as long as its about magic. Nice to meet ya. Thanks for the politeness. Im Masato. Profession is warrior......well uh, I am more or less a hero. I am an anti-air sword specialized attacker. Nice to meet ya. Puft. A hero, soughable. They selfishly decided that! Leave me alone!......Then, just to mention, I am a test yer, but since you received the First-time Privilege, I assume you are also one? Thats how it is. Im a fifteen-year-old JK test yer. Ah, thats right. Want to see my number card? It can prove that Im a Japanese immediately. Enough with the personal information. OK, I will stop. With such a light-hearted feeling, the greeting was done. Getting back on topic......you, how much do you know about the current situation? Situation you say, do you mean about us being here right now? For the time being, I know that we have been put inside a game, but......as for why my mom hase along also, I still have some doubts......King-sama and mom wont tell me. Then let me tell you. Wise lightly exhaled, and told him in a serious tone. Why have our mothers apanied us......thats because, this game is MMMMMORPG, so......in other words, [Mama no Mama ni yoru Mama no tame no Mama toMusuko moshikuwa Musume gaini nakayoku naru tame noRPG] is the reason! (TL note: Mamas, with Mama, for Mamas sake, Mama and son/daughter, to get along better, RPG) Exactly. That was the true nature of the game Masato was transported to. The astonishing truth came to light here! However, it was impossible for Masato to show an astonished reaction. No, what are you saying? You fooling around? I am not fooling around! The ones fooling around are those who thought of this! I am telling you the truth, so just listen to me! Or else I will Chainspell instant death magic and resurrection magic on you, you know!? Im going to kill you, revive you, then repeat it for as long as my magicsts, you hear!? If in the end I get resurrected, then I think its fine, but......I understand. I will properly listen, so continue your story. Wise recollected herself, and continued speaking with a meek face. This game was made for the sake of having parents and children adventure together and be more intimate. Hence the parents and children are transported together as a group, and then go on an adventure together......I dont know how exactly was this game made and the details regarding it, but......I have confirmed one thing. What? You cannot return to the original world if you dont satisfy the clear condition of this game. Oi oi, you serious? I never heard about this rule......Then, what is the clear condition? That condition was? For parent and child to be more intimate. Wise spoke as if letting out a sigh. Dont joke with me. Masato understood that feeling well. Oi oi oi oi! What the heck is that clear condition! I dont get its meaning! The one who thought of it must have a loose screw in his head! It cant possibly be that kind of game! Good grief! Me too, when I was suddenly brought here and mama told me about this, I was so astonished that I went white-eyed! Even my snot dripped out! No, dripping out is no good. Value yourself more, JK. I wiped itter, so Im safe. If an actual JK said so herself, well, then shes safe. To what extent should we be more intimate before we clear it is not known......but, well, it would probably be an easy clear for some mothercon who goes on an adventure with his mother. I have no idea who you are talking about. However, a mother with a bad rtionship to her child is the worst. Its absolutely impossible to clear. A million percent impossible. For example......like some Philosopher? He asked based on his hunch, and Wise just shrugged her shoulders. She let her breath out in the wind in a self-mocking manner. I also went on a journey with my mama at first. Along the way, we had a big quarrel, then I was all by myself. My mama is the worst......more importantly, in the first ce, ying a game with parents is just impossible, right? Its not possible no matter how you think about it, right? Thats, well......me too, Seriously, spare me from that is what I thought...... Thanks to that, it became impossible for me to clear. I be trapped in this world like a pitiful princess. Fufun. Princess. No matter how I look at you, I can clearly tell that you are not a pitiful princess, so dont you dare to say that. Its all just a figure of speech. This guy is really driving me mad. So why would you want to be mypanion......aah, could it be......you want to hitch a ride back to the original world when me and my mother clear it, something like that? He asked based on his hypothesis, Wise malignantlyughed. This person was an evil person. Say, your mother looks like a really gentle and good person, doesnt she? Therefore, I am thinking about bing your mothers daughter, then clear this and return. That is my battle n. You bing moms daughter......in other words, a stepdaughter......eh, oi, wait. That would mean......? Wise and Masato would get married, then she would call Mamako Mother-inw(mom)? That would happen, right? The two stared at each other for a while before Wait!? Wise manifested the thick grimoire and pped Masatos cheek. Bash property damage!? It was a magic professions physical attack, and yet, it was still very painful. There was quite an amount of damage. D-Dont think about stupid things! Its not something like that, there is the method of adoption, right!? Even so, you and I would be siblings! Thats all! O-Ohh, thats right. Theres adoption......I also refuse to have a magician bride with strong striking power...... I also dont want to be the bride of a mothercon guy! Hmph! I am not a mothercon, though. Not mothercon. It was an important matter, so he properly emphasized it. Fumu......in any case, I understand your issues and the battle n. Then stop wasting time and make me yourpanion already. I will give it my all to butter up to your mama. I will act like a super cute girl that anyone would want as a daughter. Guhehe. Saying such schemes so openly...... It already looked like a failure g at that point of time. He could not help but feel a premonition of Wises battle n failing. Masato had another thought instead. ......Hey, can I just say one thing? If its just one thing, then I can listen. Make it short. Then I will be blunt......Cant you just reconcile with your mom? ......! It was a very simple thing. Wise separated with her mother due to a quarrel. Hence she could not return to the original world. Then the two would be fine if they just reconcile. Any of them saying first would be fine. Just saying Sorry would suffice. He believed that they could somehow manage it. Exhaling out a deep breath mixed with anger, Wise spoke unhappily. Thats unreasonable. Its obviously unreasonable. Its impossible for me and mama to reconcile......Dont stick your nose into others family matters. Thats an annoyance to me. After saying that, Masato could only withdraw. Digging deeper was taboo. So, what will it be? Will you let me in as apanion? You will, right? You wont say something like I dont know what my mama would say~, right? Uwah, disgusting. I never said that. Then make up your mind already. Hey, faster. Lets see...... Honestly speaking, Masato could not agree with Wises battle n. On the other hand, if he considered it from the point on making a party, then how would it turn out to be? He confirmed that Wise could use magic as a Philosopher. Attack, support, recovery, he could expect a wide range of activities from her. If he could give his all and endure her personality and human nature, she would be a weingpanion to some extent. He also felt that if he was going to y the game with someone, then having someone from the same age group would be better after all. At least, having detailed information regarding this world was a strong point to Masato. Other peoples parent-child issues were their own business. If he could ignore her habit of interrupting others, then the answer was already clear. Haa......it cant be helped. I suppose that having youe along will be fine for now? This means that you are saying I absolutely want this cute Philosopher-sama as mypanion!, right? Fufun. You have pretty good eyes. Alright, I will be yourpanion, so show me your gratitude. Whats with that statement? Originally, I was supposed to show up with style while you were in the middle of choosingpanions and say that, but I guess its fine. Since I got to say it here, Im satisfied. Steering it in the ording to n direction unreasonably......well, its fine. So then, here. Masato raised his hand. He was asking for a handshake as a sign of bingpanions. Wise stared at that hand, then slowly stretched out her hand as if she were quite embarrassed......Wise and Masatos hands touched......Right before touching. The ground shook violently. Lets rewind back to several minutes before that talk. On the second floor of the Adventurer Guild, in the room where Masato suddenly disappeared. Several Magicians appeared from a Magic Circle, and searched the floor and walls thoroughly. However, they could not find what they were looking for. Shirarase, who wasmanding the Magicians to investigate, turned around and shook her head in disappointment. They were trying to find out what had happened, but it turned out to be a waste of time. Shirarase sighed at the predicted result, then told Mamako. ......Im sorry. In view of privacy protection, we didnt implement a system that could trace a test yers activities and location at all times......we are unable to determine your sons whereabouts. Is that so......I understand. I apologize for bothering you. Thank you all for helping. The Magicians left with bitter faces. After sending them off, Mamako let out a heavy sigh, and stood at the spot where her son was just a while ago. Next to the standing Mamako, Porta timidly walked up closer. She did not know what to say, but even so, at least if she could cheer her up......As Porta looked at her with her desperate, yet encouraging face, Mamako hugged her. Its alright. Maa-kun is fine. Yes! I also think so! Since Masato-san is a hero! Yes, thats right. Unlike me, although his normal attack is a single target single attack, he will definitely be fine. S-Saying that thats normal makes him sound like an ordinary person though......but its Masato-san we are talking about! Thats right. Not to mention hes my son. He will definitely be fine! Mamako dered so clearly, but her expression did not brighten up. However......how should I put it, I cant exin it well, but......Something bad is going to happen, thats what I am feeling...... Something bad......d-dont tell me, Masato-san will be attacked by monster!? Hmm, its a little different than that, I suppose. Not like that, but more like this......rather, I feel that something bad for me will happen. For Mama-san, is it? What exactly is it, I wonder......Something bad for me......Aah, thats it. Mamako suddenly thought of something. What if......Maa-kun left mom alone and be more intimate with someone else, then that would be something really bad for me. Eh? I-Is that so? Maa-kun is now having an adventure to be more intimate with mom. Despite that, if he bes more intimate with someone else, leaves moms side and travel with that person, then mom will be very lonely. I will definitely cry. Erm......I-I think that Mama-san crying is not good...... I cannot leave it like this. We must find Maa-kun quickly! However, did she have any way of doing so? How were they going to find Maa-kun? At that time, Shirarase murmured while pondering. ......The possibility is low, but there may be one method. Is that true!? Please tell me how to do it......no, please infoform me!? Of course! *sh!* Hearing Mamakos words, Shirarases eyes changed color. Since if one speak of infoform, it would be her. Listen well, Mamako-san......the decisive factor of this game is the bond between parent and child. First you need to believe. Strengthen the bond between Masato-kun and Mamako-san. Yes! Following that, Porta-san. Please hand over Holy Sword of Mother Earth Terra di Madre to Mamako-san. Y-Yes! Here! Porta opened her shoulder bag, took out the burning-colored sword from Mamakos luggage that she kept inside, and offered it to Mamako. Now, Mamako-san. Raise your sword, and call out to the earth......Mother Earth is a mother as well. Noticing Mamakos feelings, it should respond to your wish. Really!? Yes......Probably! *Side nce.* I understand! Even if its a chance, I will believe! Mamako raised the sword with her hand and prayed. O great Mother Earth ......if you are also a mother, you must understand my feelings......I do not intend to interfere in my sons rtionship with his friends......that is also an important matter, but I just want to tell him to be more intimate to me......if you understand this feeling, please tell me Maa-kuns location! Mamako swung her sword down together with her wish. Then, in a part of the grasnd outside the town, faraway from the windows direction, the earth trembled *Zugon!* abnormally, lifted and shot up into the sky. A tower of earth was made in an instant. On the two sides of it, two grain-sized figures were blown off into the air. They seemed to have been forcefully torn apart. Aah!? Thats Masato-san! The one that is somersaulting with incredible rotation is Masato-san! I have the appraisal skill, so my eyes are definitely not mistaken! Hohou, you have really done it. Even I am astonished. Well well, hes at such a ce......Ufufu, what is it, I wonder. I feel that I have won a very important battle just now. Mamako felt like she had defeated an enemy(?). Finding the location of her missing son, furthermore, interrupting any situation on scene single-sidedly, she had learned the support skillMothers fang. Please inform me immediately if something happens! Then, please excuse me! The guard saluted diligently, then walked away while his metal armor made *ng ng* sounds. Mamako turned to the girl again, after sending the guard off with a light bow. You should be......the Philosopher Wise-chan, right? Yes, mother. I am the Philosopher Wise. Wise got down on her knee and lowered her head politely on the spot. I have followed the prophecy received from the king of spirits, who knows everything in the world, and came to be invited by the hero to apany him on his journey. Please, allow me to be everyonespanion, no, even better, as mothers daughter. Let me stay by your side. Well well, thank you for the politeness......But do you know, Wise-chan? What might it be, mother? You dont have to force yourself to be polite. I have already heard your Dont fool around with me! roars. You can just speak like usual, you know? N-No, thats a misunderstanding, mother. Since I have the Philosopher profession, people have the impression of me being inflexible, I have used such rough words in order to avoid that...... Oh is that so? Philosopher-san also has a lot of troubles. It is exactly as you say......As such, mother. Please bring this polite, well-behaved, clear-headed, pretty Philosopher along as mothers daughter. Hmm, I do feel like doing so, but......Maybe its a little difficult...... W-Why is that so!? Because Wise-chan has been arrested. Wise was on the other side of the iron bars. Right. Ahaha......*Sniff*......Uwaaaaaaaan! Wise bawled. Wise was in detention after being arrested. In the underground prison of Kassan Town. After crying for a long time in the prison, Wise looked down as if everything was over. She pretended so, then rushed to the iron bars with a furious force, and barked at Masato who was ncing at her with a carefree look. This isnt right! Hey, isnt this strange!? Why am I arrested!? It seems that you are judged to havemitted attempted PK on me. Hah!? Youre lying, right!? PK was about killing a yer, and attempts of doing so. In other words, Wise was in the state of attempting to kill Masato. Is that the case, Shirarase-san? Yes. The data left behind indicated that Wise-sans attack has reduced Masato-kuns HP to fatal condition......Masato-kun is still level 1, and not wearing any protective gear, even a magic professions physical attack can easily prove to be fatal. Thats the case. It was about that back then. So it was that back then huhhhh......B-But! We shook hands and becamepanions, didnt we!? It was a really good feeling! So I should avoid the penalty because of the establishment or something! Wont that be good!? Hmm, well, I do feel like doing that, but...... Unfortunately, due to his mothers skill, their exchange of promise was not established, but Masato and Wises intention of bingpanions was not wrong. It was clear that neither of them held any enmity against each other. It was fine to follow along Wises wish. However, he decided to wait instead. He had a few things to say. Wise-chan. Can you spare me a moment? What do you want now!?......Ah, not that, w-w-what do you need, mother Mamako-sama!? I have heard from Maa-kun about your n. So I thought about it......after all, you should not have these strange ideas and honestly reconcile with your mom...... Thats absolutely unreasonable! Dont say something like that......okay? Please give it a little thought. Unreasonable is just unreasonable! Impossible! Reconciling with that worst kind of person is not possible! Compared to reconciling with mama, destroying this world would be much easier! Oi wait. At such times, shouldnt you say Dying is much easier instead? Hah? Why do I have to die? That would make me look like Ive lost to mama! Thatd definitely piss me off!......I will be the one to survive until the end! And I will use any means necessary to make my n work! Kukuku, hah hah hah! She said so as she showed an evil face. Having the vigor to survive gives you a high rating. Throwing your life away easily when you encounter something you hate is not good. Yeah! I am that kind of girl! I am a wonderful girl that firmly holds my faith to go against mama in my heart! Thats why, so......aah, whatever, all that goody two-shoes act is too troublesome so I will be blunt, make me Mamako-sans daughter! Please! I beg of you! Wise sped her hands together and lowered her head. She was a Japanese Philosopher who was familiar with Japans manners. Despite being treated like a goddess/buddha Mamako-sama, Mamako did not ept it. No. I cannot let Wise-chan be my daughter. Please find a way......! However, I will dly wee you to be ourpanion and adventure together. Hah?......Erm......what does that mean? Now, I wonder what that means......Does Maa-kun understand? Well I can more or less imagine it. In short, first we will bring this fellow along, then face this fellows mother during our journey, and act like busybodies to make them reconcile, right? Great answer. Mom and Maa-kun are really mother and son after all. We read each others minds. W-Wait a moment! Whats with that! I didnt ask for that! If thats how its going to be, then I will retract my request! I wont be yourpanion! Ah, is that so? Then its a pity, we will separate here. Do your best with the attempted PK movement restriction penalty. Regarding the penalty, it is experimental, so we used the actual criminalw as reference to set it up. It will be a fifteen year detention, please take care. Ueeeeeeeeeeeeh!? Thats too longggggggggg!? ording to Japans criminalw, the penalty for bodily harm was [Imprisonment for fifteen years or less or a fine of five hundred thousand yen or less]. If Wise did not want to receive the penalty, she could only choose to ept. Kuh......in that case, I have no choice but to ept your conditions, dont I...... I will only meddle a little. I will not do something like forcibly order you to reconcile. Thats how it will be, alright? Gunununu......however, thats......! Mamako tried to persuade Wise with her youthful, but full of motherhood smile. However, Wise still seemed to be unwilling to take that step. She needed one more push, something was necessary. In that case. Listen, Wise. What! If we have your wonderful magic, it would help us a lot. Therefore, I think that on the ount of your assistance, this is one...... Youre saying that my strength is crucial to you, right!? Fufun! If you say it like that, then it cant be helped! I understand! I will be yourpanion! Good grief, what an easy fe......Then, please take care of me from now on. By showing a little admiration for her, she was so easily baited that it was funny. Philosopher Wise became theirpanion. Masato and co left the prison after adding Wise as theirpanion. They walked down the street that was bathed in the orange color from the setting sun. Geez......this is totally different from my n......why is this...... This is because you dont have the actual strength to carry out your n. What a regrettable Philosopher you are. You there, shut up! You are also just a useless hero who has no power to decide! Even in terms of firepower, Mamako-san is better, right!? Mamako-san is the one who invited me to be apanion in the end! You pretty much didnt do anything! Guh......d-dont say it like that......Im also secretly concerned about it......even though I just thought that I shouldnt be the one to take the stage back then...... *Gusun.* Dont worry. Mom has understood Maa-kuns feelings and just spoke out for you. We read each others minds. They chatted as they walked. Shirarase suddenly stopped. Hmm? What is it? I am sorry, but I will excuse myself here. Regarding Oosuki familys progression, and also Porta-san and Wise-sans situation, I have to, more or less, give a report to my superiors. Ah well, you have to carry out your duty from now? Work is very tiring, isnt it? Totally. But its for my familys living expenses. Now then......ah, before that......Wise-san, and Porta-san as well, can I have a bit of your time? I have some things I must tell you two. Eh? If its lecturing, then please spare me. Y-Yes! What could it be!? Facing towards the unenthusiastic Wise and the attentive Porta, Shirarase told them their problems. I think you should understand without me having to repeat myself, in regards to the treatment of you two, you are test yers who have been specially allowed to remain in this world. Please dont forget that. Yes! I wont forget! Yes yes, I got it. I got it already. Especially for Wise-san, please learn from the behaviors of Mamako-san and Masato-kun as parent and child. I believe that you need to work hard to repair your own parent-child rtionships. Are we clear? ......I hate that kind of thing......who would do it with that stupid mother...... Did you say something? Noo. Ok ok I got it, I will work hard. Good grief......you dont seem to understand anything at all, but......considering the extra time and effort I may need to spend on my job due to this JK, I will excuse myself. Saying her honest feelings with a serious face, Shirarase went away. T-That person is too honest...... I think that she is amazing, in various ways. Masato and co smiled wryly as they sent her off. Now then. So? What will we do from now on? Its already evening, mom has to make dinner already. Fuun......where? Where you ask, thats of course in the kitchen of our home...... We are currently in the middle of a fabulous adventure inside the game. There is no such thing as home or the like. Ah, thats right! We are currently adventuring!......Then, erm...... Mamako immediately checked the guide book, then *bling* found it. Lets stay at an inn! Its been a long time since mom had been to overseas! Mom can feel her heart pounding! I dont think overseas is the correct way to say it, but well, thats true. We should look for an inn first. Where can the inn be......as for mom, its alright to skip making dinner, but mom will properly make the breakfast. Shouldnt you let people at the inn make breakfast? That should be more fun, right? No. Mom cannot yield on that. Mom will properly prepare the meals, even if this is inside of a game. Maa-kun must also properly eat your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Health management from meals. That was the true essence of a housewife mother. Mamako insisted on that. Regarding that, it would be nice if there was a ce that could let mom borrow the kitchen...... Thats a difficult request......but leave it to me. As a hero, I will disy my leadership here and lead us to the best inn......! Umm, please hear me out! There is an inn that meets Mama-sans wish! I know, because I have been in this town the whole time! I will guide everyone to the inn that provides dinner and lends out kitchen in the morning! That will be a great help! Porta-chan is really reliable! On the other hand......this hero here didnt do anything. Puu,ughable. Kuh! But I wont give up! Next time, next time it will be me! I will shine brightly just like that first star!......Masato looked up to the evening sky with a tearful face. At that time, Porta showed a clouded expression. Ah, but......the inn which I introduced only has double rooms, I think it will be a little difficult to decide on how to share the rooms...... Room sharing. Who would stay with who in a room......who would stay with who in the same room overnight. At the sudden problem, the one man three women party stopped on the spot. Without a doubt, Maa-kun will be sharing room with mom, right? Hohou? Asking me to die? I firmly refuse. Then let me stay in the same room with Mamako-san! I will act as a filial daughter and butter up to her as much as possible! I would even use illusion magic! Kekeke! Stop with that mini-demon-likeughter. Mom does not mind sharing the room with Wise-chan......however, if that were to happen...... If Mamako and Wise share the room, inevitably, the remaining Masato and Porta would have to share a room. Moms a little worried......Maa-kun also seems to be quite interested in Porta-chan......and Porta-chan is...... I will make myself useful to Masato-san! You can tell me anything! I will do anything! This kind of feeling, so......Mom is worried if they will make a mistake...... What are you saying, My Mother. Please, believe in your gentleman son. Of course mom believes in you. Because Maa-kun does not have the courage to assault a cute girl sleeping defenselessly next to him. I dont want that kind of trust...... *Shobon.* (TL note: (??`) face) But thats only a what if scenario, so lets do this instead. Mamako walked closer to Porta, then hugged her from behind. Porta-chan will share the room with mom. Its a rare chance, so lets sleep on the same bed. Okay? Y-Yes! I am grateful! Ehehe. Mamako and Porta had decided to share a room. That means......? That means......? The remaining Masato and Wise, who were staring at each other vacantly, would be sharing a room...... 1 Mackerel C () has the same pronunciation as server in Japan. Gaming terminology ng used by Japanese yers. 2 Infoform C In the text, the original Shirase(מ) and shirase(֪餻) was the pun from back then. Here, the NPC name is Shirarase(饻) and the pun continues with an extra ra to be shirarase(֪餻). 3 Chii-ssu C An informal way of saying hi in Japan, often used between buddies or underling towards boss. On a side note, the ending with -ssu is also a form of showing an underling-boss rtionship. 4 Mamako has linked terms such as PC, NPC, object into what she is familiar with. It most likely referred to the NEC PCpetition. http://.giantbomb/nec-pc-9801/3045-112/characters/ 5 OX sign C two sign boards with a circle and a cross respectively. Raising circle will mean pass or true, raising cross will be fail or false. 6 The first Thief refers to the job `(Thief), while the second thieves refers to the criminals \(bandit/thief). 7 Chainspell C The original kanji is BAħ, it is a skill in FFXI. http://ffxiclopedia.wikia/wiki/Chainspell 8 Doramata - ɥޤ. The second nickname of Lina Inverse, it is called Dragon spooker in english. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lina_Inverse 9 Takabisha - w܇. One category of moe personality. Think of it as a Tsundere, but never going full dere on you until the end. Examples: Kashiwazaki Sena, Kousaka Kirino, Kunitachi Rinka. Volume 1 - 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 - Underwear is protective gear. Defense area must berge. Otherwise the son will die! A voice was trying to wake up Masato who was still sleeping. That voice did not have a fragment of gentleness. Hey, get up already. Drinking mamas milk first thing in the morning is part of a mothercon heros routine, right? Get up now and go drink it already. You cant wait to see your mama, right? Masato continued to shut his eyelids stubbornly. Who would wake up to those kind of words...... Aah I see. Could it be that you are the type that doesnt get up until you get your favorite mamas morning kiss? I understand. Then I will call Mamako-san for you. Oi, dont do anything unnecessary! Mom will seriously do it......! To prevent her from calling out, he hurriedly got up, but *bang!* Tsuu......!? Masato hit something hard with his head all of a sudden. What the heck......huh......eh? It was pitch ck when he opened his eyes. Turning around slightly, he felt something hard encasing all around his body. It seemed that he was in a box......there was no exit, so he just pushed against the darkness before his eyes while lying on his back, the space before his eyes surprisingly opened up as he pushed. As he sat up, Masato saw that he was inside a coffin. ......Erm......why am being I treated as dead......this is......? He remembered. It was yesterday, after Wise became theirpanion, they had talked about staying in an inn. It was about deciding who would share rooms with whom, wasnt it...... The rooms in this inn were all twin rooms. After Masato refused to share the room with Mamako, and also being rejected by everyone for quite a regrettable reason when he suggested sharing room with Porta......it was settled with Masato pairing up with Wise to share a room. After they had finished their meal in the inn, when Masato was going to enter the room. Supra?La?Magia?Peru?Mirare......Death(Morte)! He felt it when he heard such a voice, something suddenly prated his body like a grim reaper, and Masato lost his consciousness soon after that. Thats it! Thats definitely the case! That was exactly the cause of the current situation. Holding such convictions, Masato red at the girl who was lying down luxuriously on the twobined-into-one bed. Oi. You insta-killed me, right? Isnt it fine? Since I insta-revived you. There she was, the Sage Wise, who had the magical power and technique to use both instant death magic and resurrection magic. Rather, why are you not affected? Arent you supposed to be straight on course to jail from the PK penalty? You criminal. Thats supposed to be the case. Honestly speaking, I also thought [Oh no!], but the penalty did not activate. Perhaps PK penalty only happens in the field? Or maybe it does not apply topanions. Regardless, I am lucky. Alright, I got it, I will report this as a bug. Hey, dont do that. Its absolutely necessary for me to protect my chastity......I reluctantly gave an OK since there was no other choice, but its impossible for me to sleep in the same room with you after all. I cant sleep peacefully at all. Its just like tossing a maiden into a cage with a beast in it. You have been nonchntly treating me as a mothercon all these while, only at such kind of time you treat me as a man huh. That is that, this is this......Rather, instead of talking about that, hurry up and get ready. Mamako-san said that we will have breakfast after you get up. I am already ready and waiting. So hurry up, you trash. Wiseid in bed as she was, and urged [Hurry up and go wash your face] with her foot *shoo shoo* driving him away. However, that posture caused her skirt to flutter up, and the inside was peeking out. Ok ok I got it......geez......suddenly killing me......I wont do anything......you dont have that worth. No charm at all. Nothing to look at all. Stupid. Did you say something? Nothing. Geez. He couldnt help getting angry, but first, he would rather wash his face and refresh himself. Masato entered the washroom that was also the bathroom. In the room that had a wash basin, a toilet and a bathtub designed to fit in, a fragrance of soap wafted about, Wise probably took a shower just now...... On the rope that stretched from one end of the wall to the other,undry was hung for drying. It was all maidens underwear of about five days worth. I-If she is conscious of me as a guy, then be careful about such things......geez......these are definitely divided by colours ording to the days of the week[1]......which day of the week is ck for...... Did you say something......huh......fuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!? She bounced off the bed, stomped over and swiftly took down everything. Wise barked with a blushed face as red as a tomato. G-Going out on a journey means these kind of things! Ah yes yes, I see. Even that heroine you are familiar with as well, when staying at an inn, she would quickly wash her panties in the wash basin and dry them in the room! If not, it would mean that she is just wearing the same panties for days on the journey! Oi you! Stop making that speech which breaks a teenagers dream! An actual journey had various hardships. Now then, everyone sp your hands......itadakimasu.[2] Itadakimasu. Alright, here. Enjoy your meal. The first floor of the inn operated as a restaurant for adventurers to dine in the morning and in the evening. Lined up on the antique table were chopsticks, rice, egg, miso soup, grilled fish and tsukudani.[3] It was a handmade breakfast by Mamako. Looking outside the window, warriors in armor and sorcerers holding staves were passing by naturally. Seeing that kind of scenery along with a Japanese breakfast somehow felt wrong...... ......Well, whatever. Masato seemed to be in a rxed mood. The reason was that breakfast, especially the miso soup. Usually it was quickly drunk down, without any awareness to its taste or vor, but they clearly understood it. [This is it] [That usual one] [Moms vor] that was. Without a doubt, they could wee their first morning in the RPG world with the usual atmosphere thanks to this breakfast that was made by Mamako. How is it, Maa-kun? Is it delicious? Eh?......Ahh, well......its more or less delicious. Moms d to hear that. Bringing miso and dashi along was the right choice. Mom believed that if we are to live in an environment different from the usual, this matter is all the more important. Maa-kun liking it makes mom happy...... Tama kake gohan[4] and seaweed miso soup is really too much! I am so touched after encountering my roots after such a long time! Uuuu! My tears just! My tears cant stopppp! W-Wise-san!? Are you alright!? Noisy fe......eat your food quietly...... Ah geez, ah geez! Im taking off my shoes! I will eat in seiza![5] I will savor this Japanese food even if my feet end up numb! Then since its such a rare opportunity, maybe mom should also sit in seiza. On the chair mom goes, heave-ho. I will also sit in seiza! Heave-ho! Geez, spare me from that......where are all these Japanese tourists from......heave-ho. The Japanese Hero sat on top of the chair in agura[6] while grumbling. It couldnt be helped since he was a Japanese too. It just couldnt be helped. The breakfast ended as such. After the meal. While sipping on the green tea that Mamako brewed, they discussed the ns for the day. The party will consist of us four people for the time being. Porta is a nonbatant, so it will be three people fighting......even without a defender, I feel that with mom dishing out her all target attack at the same time when battle starts, it will work out somehow. You should rely on me, who is a Sage instead! Attack, recovery, support, you can leave anything to me! You can expect a lot from my magic too! Fufun! Yes yes thats true......With that done, the next thing to do after searching forpanions is...... Of course, its shopping! Shopping! Shopping! (TL note: Thest shopping was spelled out in English since Mamako is a housewife, and a housewife just gets hype from shopping.) Mamako who was holding the guide book in her hand spoke up with an energetic voice. She was unusually motivated. An aura that could be visible gushed out from her. Super Mamako. Not simply shopping, we need to buy things that improve our stats...... Today we are shopping for the whole day! Now what should mom go and buy!? *Bounce bounce* Its protective gear, of course. Mom and I are both wearing our usual clothes. First will be armor or...... Ah. Thats right, thats right. Mom forgot to bring sunscreen. Is there any drug store around here? Moms toner also has little remaining......Ah, hand cream! RPG doesnt deal with such items. Give up. But, mom will not have the confidence to go out anymore if mom doesnt take care of her skin......mom also wouldnt be able to turn towards a monster and show her face. There is no need to be concerned about a monsters gaze when fighting! Not to mention mom has a default -20 skin age, so it doesnt matter! I think that I want the pretty Mama-san to always remain pretty! Hence, I think that properly buying cosmetics is better! Cosmetics are a necessity, arent they? I mean, wouldnt that make the hate value towards Mamako-san drop? A feeling such as a pretty person must not be injured. I also support buying cosmetics. If we find a shop selling eysh extensions, I will buy them immediately. Whats an eysh extension......what kind of RPG are we doing......isnt this supposed to be a sword and magic RPG...... What could this be? Words from reality that should not be in this imaginary fantasy world were exchanged around. Drug store should be first! Yes! Ah, I need to buy lip cream. Only the females were excited. There was no opening for the man to enter. Masato being there was already the same as not being there...... When suddenly, Wise raised her voice. Speaking of which, what do you think? Hmm? About what? How much money do you guys have? Money? I dont have any......does mom have any? Of course. Mom brought all the secret savings along. Saying so, Mamako took out her wallet with great confidence. She opened it to show them. Inside it, ten Japanese Yen bills were stacked together......Wise and Porta were slightly troubled. Ah, erm......you cant use real money here. This is inside a game. Eh? In a game, you cant use money apart from the in-game currency. Hence, you cant buy things with those money...... Eh......erm...... Mamako spaced out for a moment, but she didnt give up! Then how about this! Mamako took out the national rice coupon! However, Wise shook her head. In that case! Mamako took out the national beer coupon! However, Porta shook her head apologetically. Erm......M-Maa-kun...... Give it up. It just means that. The penniless mother and son drooped down their heads. Im sorry! To think that Porta-chan had to pay for the inn first! I will return the money used as soon as possible! Please dont worry about it! I am Mama-san and everyonespanion, so my money is also everyones money! I will be d to be able to use it! Stop saying those cute words already! How much of a good child does Porta want to be!? Im really gonna hug you, you little! They could not buy anything without money. They could not pay for the services provided. They could not do anything without doing the previous ones. They could not obtain money without doing something. How should an adventurer obtain money? There was only one answer. Fight. Masatos party were walking outside the town searching for enemies. In any case, lets defeat as many monsters as we can first. That will do for now! Yes! After defeating a monster, the special cells in its body will remain without disappearing! Its called [Gem], but that gem has different types like fuel and material, so we can receive money from the exchange center for it! Thats how we earn money through fighting! More like, thats the basics! Why didnt you know!? Thosemissioned agents should have exined it to you! The one in charge of us is a troublesome person that doesnt inform what should be informed! Shirase who was in some ce sneezed......no, she was not such a sensitive person. She probably did not care. Since shes Shirase. Please leave gem gathering to me! Since I cannot take part in battle, I will do my best in collecting gems! Betting on my honor as a travelling merchant, I will not leave out a single gem thats worth some money! Alright, we''ll leave that to Porta! Mom and I will concentrate on fighting! Understood! Let us mother and sonbine our strengths and work hard! Wait, I am also here! Please also rely on my magic! Of course I n to do that!......There! In front of the grasnd they ran through, multiple shadows were there in between the gaps in the forest. The other side probably also noticed them. Silhouettes of wolves and bears moved about slowly. The first to cut in was Wise. She quickly turned the pages after bringing out her grimoire. Witness my strength first!......Supra?La?Magia...... Mom cannot let her son be troubled over livelihood! Mom will work hard! Eii! Wise was in the attack motion earlier, but Mamako got the preempt. Her Holy Sword of Mother Earth Terra di Madre was swung down. Mothers attack called forth the Mother Earth, making countless stone des protrude out from beneath the enemies feet. Following a magnificent all target attack, the group of monsters was pierced through and destroyed in an instant. The monster group was defeated! Wait......even though Im still in the middle of chanting......or rather, what was that......Mamako-sans firepower is no joke at all...... You werete huh. Next time, start chanting earlier......There seem to be various dice-like things spinning at the ce where those monsters were, could it be that they are gems? Yes! Then let me collect them! Please wait for a while! The petite Porta ran around agilely, picking up those spinning colorful gems. That figure was just like a cute little squirrel gathering nuts from trees in a dream. Then let me feed Porta after she finishes collecting. Maa-kun...... Mother watched him with sad eyes. And then. Maa-kun! There is something moving in the tree shade over there! What did you say!?......Ooh, it seems to be a monster-like shadow there as well! OK, leave it to me! This time for sure!......Supra?La?Magi...... Mom will not lose! Eii! The first to move was Wise, but the rest could be omitted. Facing the suspicious tree shade, Mamako swung her Holy Sword of Mother Sea Altura. Water overflowed from the sword path, bing countless water bullets and shot out at the same time. Those huge ants, spiders and centipedes that only showed their figures, were now drilled full of holes and had copsed. The monster group was defeated! ......L-Look here......my magic needs chanting to...... And Wise was saying something, but at that moment, a fanfare suddenly rang, a screen popped up in front of Masato and Mamako. The words [Level up!] bounced out. Oh. Level up feels like this huh......heh......HP and MP, along with other basic status automatically increases......SP received......fumu fumu, spending the points called SP to create my own style or something like that huh. Oh my, its points. Mom loves points. Mom will save them for the time being. Oi the person over there. These points are not the points that can be exchanged for shopping coupons or prizes, you know? You need to properly allocate them to your statuses......aah, no, maybe saving them up can learn a special skill......now I cant decide...... Deciding on how to use your SP can wait tillter, listen to what Im saying first. I have a cast time, which means I need a preparation time, so I need a little bit of time before my magic activates...... Wise was saying something, but once again, all of a sudden at that moment! Maa-kun, look up! Ooh, theres monster in the sky as well huh! Although theres only one! Alright, sword cannot reach the sky! Its my turn!......Supa...... Leave the enemy in the sky to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! About Wise, it already didnt matter. Masato held his Holy Sword of the Sky Firmament tightly. This was the only ce he could be active. This was something he definitely could not yield. He put all his body and soul into it and swung the sword. The transparent de released a sh wave which glided up into the sky. The auto-homing sh Piyo!? hit the sparrow-sized enemy monster, whose name was also Piyotan, and defeated it. One monster was defeated! You did it, Maa-kun! Maa-kuns strength impressed mom! *Good job Kuh......dont cry, me......theres no point in crying......I will lose if Ipare mom to myself...... Sorry to have kept everyone waiting! I have collected all the gems! There are none left over! Alright! Next time for sure! Next time when enemies are dominant in the sky, I will y an active role! Not winning because of moms strength, I will obtain victory with my own strength! Ufufu, so reliable. Then lets move on. Yes! Lets go! Wiping away the little droplets of tears, Masato started running. Mamako watched her reliable sons figure as he raised his spirits, Porta was also full of motivation to work hard, the hero group moved forward to look for more enemies. However, there was one person. ......I......am not needed in this party...... The smart Sage who realized that she might not get a turnter on, stood on the spot while looking down on the ground with eyes that looked as if she had her reason for existing. Before the grasnd, there was a hill with a good view. The group followed Mamakos suggestion and took a break there. Al~right, everyone. Lets take a break around here. Yes! Lets take a break! At first I thought that the Hero, that is myself, shouldve said that but......got it. I will rest a little. Be it a battle, or making decisions like that, he could not deny that he felt some dissatisfaction from Mamako who was somehow more outstanding than him, but......he suppressed that irritating feeling in his heart for now. He let his mind rest as well. Though, on a closer look, they could only see three people. Wise was nowhere to be seen. I cant find her whereabouts......she couldnt do a single thing so...... Was it sympathy from being in the same shoes, or he was sorry about his mom being just too strong, or rather he felt sorry for her. Out of apology as well, Masato searched for Wise. He left for the tree shade a little away from the hill where Mamako and Porta were happily chatting. He predicted that a twisted and rebellious person like her would probably be around there so he peeked over, she really was there. Squatting under the tree shade, Wise was crying with her shoulders shaking...... Kukuku. Keep struggling, you powerless insect. Cmon cmon, cmon cmon cmon. He was wrong. The ants near her feet were being flicked and yed around by a tree branch. It was a worrying condition in another meaning. Masato bent down near that Wise......of course, while keeping a suitable distance. Wise ignored him at first, but she expectedly sighed, and threw a small branch at Masatos feet. ......What do you want? Thats my line......If you have something to say then just say it. Come on, hurry up and say it. Isnt it fine to be stupid? Im sorry for being a useless Sage. Hmph! Being useless is a fact but......well, uh, how to put it......dont be so concerned about it. Not possible. My pride is already in shreds. It cannot be recovered. That goes without saying......aah, thats right. Here. Masato lightly rolled up his sleeve. There was a slight scratch wound on his arm. It seems that somehow I got scratched, can you do something about it? Its a little painful. Wont it be fine if you get your favorite mama to lick it? She looks so young, maybe she possesses skin regeneration ability. She doesnt possess such a thing. As expected, my mom is not that much of a superhuman. Then you can just get a recovery medicine from Porta. There is no need to use my magic, right......Trying to cheer me up like that is useless. Stop doing such trifling things. Hmph. Wises mood worsened, and faced away from him. I get to treat my injury with your magic, its great to have Wise with us after all......something like that, it seemed that he couldnt do it well. That in encouragement was a failure......then. ......Show me. While still facing the other way, Wise pinched and pulled Masatos clothes. What? Are you going to treat me? You guys dont have any money, right? I just think that using an item for this level of injury is a waste of money. In other words, uneconomic. In that case, umm......using the most economic method effectively is the correct choice...... Which means, treating it with your magic? I-I will tell you first! Its not that I am cheered up or encouraged by you, I just thought that I will at least fulfill my role! Come on, hurry up and show me your arm! Yes yes. Then I will rely on you. That dishonest girl. He thought that she might be that kind of person, and it was just as he thought after all. Masato showed his arm in front of Wise while smiling bitterly. And then Wise took out her grimoire, chanted her spell. She activated her Chainspell. Supra?La?Magia?Peru?Mirare......Severing Wind(Vent?Tario)! Ugyaaaaaaaaaaaaah!? My arm is severedddddddddddddd!? Furthermore! Recover(Cura)! Ah, reconnected. Masatos arm was cut off by a wind de and then restored. Impressive. Fufun. How is my true ability? Say its great to have you with us after all. I really dont want to say it. More like I adamantly protest against it......Or rather, why didnt the penalty activate? You totally attacked me just now, didnt you? Thats an out. Its a bug huh...... Hmm, isnt it because it cannot determine betweenpanions after all? I felt that thats how it is. Ah, that might be the case. Because its betweenpanions, that is. Betweenpanions. He purposely emphasized on those words, and Wise faintly opened her eyes wider ......Hmph. and faced away. Wise was getting embarrassed, her ears were slightly dyed in red, but he pretended not to see it. Anyway, just cheer up ande. Youre not the only one who lost against moms strength. I will also work hard. Work hard you say......haa......well thats right. Steadily leveling up, steadily earning SP, steadily raising status and skills by using those points......theres no other way. Thats how it is. We can only make a costless living style real in the game. Like how we may be the main attacker one day, we can only continue to do this without cking off......As such. Masato thrusted out his fist towards Wise. Lets work hard. Wise watched him in a way as if she admitted defeat towards a mans feeling, but she thought that such a thing wasnt bad. Wise also lightly clenched her fist......knocked at his fist with the intention of beingpanions......just before that. The ground shook. Oi, this is, that......! Dont tell me, again......!? Immediately after, the skill of Mother Earth, the support skill [Mothers Fang] that could detect her sons whereabouts and interrupt the current situation exploded, those two were split apart and blown off. *Spin spin bounce* their flight track was shaped exactly like the contour of a heart...... No, it was just an imagination. That kind of thing could not be possible. I say, mom......I beg you, please call out normally first. Since I was quite close by. Attackingpanions does not seem to trigger penalty......defeating Mamako-san......that will be my life goal...... Sorry! Sorry for being a mom that uses technique she has just learned! Mamako was bowing her head in apology. Not going to mention where, but they were shaking a lot. Jiggling up and down, that said, it was not the kind of situation to watch that happen. So then, there is something that I want the two of you to take a look at, is it alright? Mamako brought Masato and Wise along and descended the hill. Partly because of influence from [Mothers Fang], one portion of the terrain had deformed slightly, a huge cave opened up in the bowl-shaped depression from therge recession of the grasnd. A ropedder had been lowered down to the cave and Portas face popped out from inside. Whats with this cave rabbit-like cuteness. So cute. Alright, lets keep it. Ah, Masato-san, Wise-san, wee back! Were you safe? Well, somehow. Whats Porta doing? Im just taking a quick look inside it. Actually, there are signs of treasure inside this cave. Travelling merchants have sharp senses for these kinds of things huh......So, how is it? Does there seem to be some outrageous treasure? Does it feel like the treasure is hidden? Its regretful, but it feels like there isnt much money. However, it feels like there is some weird tool inside. Some weird tool huh......fumu...... Hey Maa-kun, what do you think we should do? What should we do huh? Masato pondered a little. Treasure hunting. He honestly wanted to do it from just thinking about those words. However, after watching their appearances with a calmed mind......leaving aside Porta and Wise, Masatos and Mamakos equipments were of worrying materials. Masato wore parker jacket and cargo pants for indoors. Mamako wore a one-piece for going out. Leaving aside attack power, their defense power was bare-bones. Its already dangerous to fight against monsters in this state at this point of time, and treasure hunting on top of that...... He should swallow his tears and give up here. He believed that it would be the safe choice. However, was it really fine to leave this cave that might have a special item alone? While Masatos party were still preparing their equipments, there was a high possibility that other adventurers might encounter it by coincidence and search around. In that case. ......Wise. Can your magic raise the defense power of me and mom? Of course. Defense magic is the most basic of basics. Its a matter of fact to learn it. Your defense power value will be increased until the buff time is over. Look forward to my magic. Alright, I have decided......So then...... So then, lets go treasure hunting! Lets do our best! Hey, its supposed to be mymand...... Under Mamakos leadership, Ou! they replied, Masatos party started their infiltration into the cave. Let me guide everyone down up to where I have gone to! Porta descended down the vertical cave. I will go down next. I shall be the exploration team leader. I have just obtained the exploration captain title. Then mom will be next......oh no, thinking about it, mom is wearing a skirt. Maa-kun will see it from below. *Blush.* Stop blushing, mother! I wont look at it even if I die! Saying that you wont look even if you die......sob sob......even though mom is wearing a new pair......even though its a T-back so that the underwear line wont show on her butt...... Stop giving unnecessary information! Fine, you go down first! I will go next! Wait there! Im also wearing a skirt! Are you intending to peek from below!? Eeh!? Even though you dont want to look at moms underwear, you want to look at Wises!? What does this mean!? Its totally normal!......Ah, no, its not like I want to see Wises! Aah whatever, Wise go down first! I will just gost! Mamako descended down to the cave connected by the ropedder, and Wise continued next. Finally, Masato started to descend into the cave......at that time. A voice echoed from quite below. *......To......so......ile!......* Porta seemed to be shouting something, but it couldnt be heard well. Oi Wise! Porta seems to be saying something below, did you catch it!? Wait a moment! Im trying to listen to Mamako-san!......Mamako-san! *......ple!.....ur......ther!......ait......ile!......* Ah, Yes! I got it! I will ry that! What did she say? Shes saying that the ropedder cannot support four people descending together, so please wait for a while! I see I see! I got it! Then help me pass the message below! What? I wish she had said that earlier, that is! I know right! Rather, why dont you say that yourself? Well, thats true! At this rate, sooner orter, more like we will meet them at an unusual speed so Nuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!? Unable to withstand their weight, the ropedder snapped. Masatos party began their freefall. Is everyone alright!? Anyone hurt!? Please respond! Y-Yes! Im alright! Im also fine. No problem at all. What about Maa-kun!? Mom cannot hear Maa-kuns voice!? Maa-kun, are you alright!? Where are you!? Ah, Masato is fine. Hes right under our feet. Doesnt make sense......I was thest to go down the rope, so why was I the first to crash onto the ground and get stepped on......it doesnt make sense at all...... The reason is simple. I used float magic on everyone in the party except you. Its an all target magic with the exception of a specified target, not to mention the three of us willnd on top of that exception, what an advanced technique, isnt it? You got some useless technique...... By the way, you have already been buffed with defense magic. Youre not injured right? How is it? Have you understood my magics greatness? If you understood then you may praise me. Come on. Yes yes, great great......So, thats fine and all, but...... Masato endured the weight of three people on his back, and raised his face to look around. However, he could not see a thing. The surroundings werepletely dark. It was so dark that they could not even see their own hands. Oi Wise. Light up this ce for the time being. We cant even think about what to do like this. OK. Leave it to this awesome Sage that is me. I will Chainspell fire magic to light this ce up in a blink of an eye!......Supra?La?Magia...... Oi stop that! We dont know whats the surrounding like so dont suddenly release fire! If done poorly, we will also be burned by it! Using simple light magic will do! Eh......e-erm......that kind of magic, umm......how do I put it...... Wise was troubled. She writhed about, furthermore, with her heels grinding and her toes kicking. Of course, she was grinding and kicking on Masatos back. He took 0 damage because of defense magic, but it was very annoying. Whats with you? You cant use that kind of magic? Geez, what a disappointing fe. Even though now is the chance to show off and get respected. Dont say that kind of thing! I know that the best myself!......Kuh, thinking that its useless and not learning it is my failureee...... You cant use it......Then its an items turn here. Porta, do you have something that can light up? S-Sorry......actually, I think I dropped my bag during the fall just now......I dont have anything right now...... Oi seriously......were in trouble...... Sorry! Im really sorry! Im really sorry for being useless!......About the ropedder as well, it would have been fine if I had said it first......sniff...... Portas voice broke into sobs. Sniff sniff.* What else could it be if not crying? O-Oi. Its not Portas fault, got it? You dont need to cry, you know? Ok? Sniff......but Im sorry......sob......Im sorry for being useless...... No, its fine. Porta is a very useful girl. Not bad at all. I acknowledge it. Hey wait, thats way too different from how you speak to me. What is this? An evident difference in favorability rating. Why you! Her grinding on his back increased in intensity, but he left it alone since it did no damage. Sniff......sorry......really sorry......sob...... Umm, erm......o-oi, Porta? You dont have to worry at all, ok? I beg you, please stop crying, ok? What to do? What should I do? Im sorry for my poor way of wording, I will say anything you like so please forgive me, though Im apologizing while being stepped on already...... It happened just then. A gentle voice filled with warmth and softness spoke. Porta-chan. Its alright. Everyone makes mistakes. You dont have to worry about it. Mama-san......sob......b-but......we fell into this pitch ck cave, what should we...... Its alright. I will manage something about this degree of problem. Lets cheer up together. Ei, ei, ou! Mamako raised her cheerful voice. When that happened. Brightness lit up the surroundings. Mamako was shining. Mamako learned the special skill [Mothers light]. O-Oh......? Hey, whats happening!? Mom is shining!? Light ising out from her whole body!? Mama-san is incredible! Its very bright! Light is shining brightly! That reminds me, my mama also shone a bit back in the day......she was so thrilled to travel with her daughter that she always acted so delightfully......fuu, thats some nostalgic story...... Whats with the mothers in this world......did they get some weird ability modification......? Regardless, thanks to the light shining from Mamakos body, the surroundings were brightened up. It seemed that Masatos party were at a three-way split in the cave. Looking up was the vertical cave which they could not see just now that continued on, and a cave each on their left and right. These caves big enough for them to walk without bending their bodies continued on to the depth. Aftering this far, lets leave thinking about how to get back toter. We can think about it after weve obtained the treasure. Thats probably what being an adventurer is about. The hero party would only move forward. Come on, Porta. Now is your turn. Can you lead us to where the treasure is? Y-Yes! Its signes from here! Let me lead you there! Porta picked up her shoulder bag that fell nearby, and suddenly ran into the right-hand-side cave full of motivation. My my, its dangerous to rush. Mamako followed right behind her while illuminating the surrounding with her full body glow...... ......Ah......!? And then the two of them returned soon after. Porta and Mamako showed incredible intensity on their faces as they rushed back from withdrawing. Wahyaaaaaaah!? Whwhwhwhwhwhwhwhwha!? They seemed quite panicked. Hey, what happened to you two......huh......something ising!? Slight vibrations were transmitted from underneath their feet. It seemed like something big was rushing there. Masato quickly took a stance. His premonition was spot on. Behind the desperate Porta and Mamako......with a huge and soft body that was round, it was that. A slime. Oi oi, a ssic amongst ssics came out huh......even so, its really big. Its big indeed, but isnt that the top of small fries, a slime? That kind of thing, I will use my magic to insta-kill it......Let this explosive me produced by me instantly......! At that moment, the huge slime shook its whole body and let out an abnormal sound. That sound permeated the horizontal cave. Mamako was not affected. Porta was not affected. Masato was also not affected. Wises magic was sealed. What the...... Wise stood there while looking down at her feet with eyes that looked like she was betrayed by everything in the world. She had nothing else left to do...... I understand your feelings, but think about the situation! You idiot! Eh?......Ah......!? That huge slime rushed forward. Masato quickly pulled Wise towards him and pushed her to the wall of the cave.(TL note: Splendid Kabe-don. Masato scored!) There, he covered her as a shield. Wait!? Youre pressing!? Its fine, dont move......uoooh!? A bouncing sticity pressed on Masatos back and pushed onto him just like that. Kuh! The front of my body feels like its hitting something, but my back feels so pleasant that I cant feel the front at all! Im sorry for having a size that you cant feel! Uh well, nows not the time to say such things. Lets chase that thing! Ah, hey, wait up! At least let me punch you once! Mamako and Porta would probably get upset. He was being chased and kept running away. Masato nimbly dodged Wises grimoire p(bash property), and chased after that huge slime with quite the wonderful sticity. Screams and tremors continued deep inside the horizontal cave. Wise, who had a modest chest, was angrily throwing big rocks that grazed past Masato. Deeper inside. After running for a while, light could be seen ahead in the cave. After raising his speed and reached that point, he saw a wide space in front of him. A huge, hollow area was dug out within the earth. Mamako and Porta were near its entrance. Mom! Porta! Are you two alright!? Yes! Mama-san and me are both alright! We are not injured! Mom was a bit surprised, but somehow we are fine. More importantly......that...... Aah......thats some outrageous thing there...... The interior of this cave was bright. At first he thought that it was due to light emitted from Mamako for sure, but it was not the case. It was the huge slime that shone. Illusional firefly-like lights flew in from nowhere, and the huge body of that slime absorbed them one after another. The already huge slime continued to expand further. If we dont do something about it soon, things will get out of hand......alright, lets do it! Understood! Mom will also work hard!......Porta-san, go to a safe spot, quick! Yes! I will give it my all to support! Alright! Then mom and me together......! Wait a sec! Im also here! And the one who raised her voice was Wise. Oi, dont talk nonsense. Your magic is sealed, right? Sorry to disappoint you. As time passed, the seal on my magic has been lifted. I can use magic again......Now is the time for my ability......! At that moment, the huge slime shook its body a little. That abnormal sound echoed inside the cave again. Mamako was not affected. Porta was not affected. Masato was also not affected. Wises magic was sealed. I knew it would turn out like this! Wise reluctantly used her grimoire as a pillow andid down. With her magic sealed, she could not use magic, so she became a decoration. Pathetic fe. Go to a safe spot then sleep. Porta, can you take care of her?......Mom, are you going? Its alright. Mom will work hard and defeat it! Sorry for getting caught up in the moment, but I will be the one to defeat it. So then......lets go! Masato held his Holy Sword of the Sky Firmament, Mamako wielded her Holy Sword of Mother Earth Terra di Madre and Holy Sword of Mother Sea Altura, the hero and his mother moved out at the same time. Masato made the pre-emptive sh. My era has finally arrived! Thrusting all the way to the tip of the expanding slime, he shed with all his spirit......! Miss. The huge slime leapt with speed that did not match its huge frame and evaded Masatos attack easily. Kuh!? This fellows movement is this fast despite its big size!? Leave it to mom! Eii! Mamako crossed Terra di Madre and Altura, then swung them both in one go. They were in a cave underground. Stone des protruded out from the earth wall in all directions, furthermore, water droplet barrages were shot out together. This would be impossible to evade...... Miss. The huge slime jumped around in high speed like a gum ball, dodging all attacks. There was only one enemy. It would be an easy overkill if it properly took damage, but if they could not hit, then there was obviously no damage. N-No way......even though mom worked hard......mom is feeling down. *Depressed.* Oi mom! Dont get discouraged! Hurry up and counterattack......! Its here. *Gobibobobobobobobobobobobobo!* The slime opened up a hole by transforming and sprayed outrge volumes of fluid. Its sliminess was like lotion and closed in on them at once. The target of his attack was......Mamako. Kuh! Mom! Kyaa! Masato swiftly pushed Mamako onto the ground.(TL note: Kabe-don upgrade: Yuka-don! Masato critical score!) He immediately used his body as a shield to protect her, but......their opponent was fluid. The ovepped pair was swallowed by the slimy stream. Then, seeing that the stream had subsided, when Masato was about to get up...... Buha! Mom! Are you alright......huh......eh? O-Oh? The one-piece that Mamako wore, who was pushed down under Masato, started to melt. Even the bra she wore underneath as well. Mamakos well-endowed twin hills *boing* revealed themselves before his eyes. Ah, long time no see. I havent had a proper look at you since the time of our baths together when I was little. Hey, wait!? Whats wrong!? Even though my clothes show no sign of melting......ah!? As he was panicking, his hand slipped on the fluid and Mufu!? Masatos face was thrust between those hills. *Squish squish boing boing.* Even as he tried to get up, his hand slipped, and the cycle repeated endlessly. Hey wait!? Mufu!? Slippery!? Mufu!? NNNNo, Maa-kun! Mom and Maa-kun are mother and son! No matter how much you like mom, to think that you pushed mom down, melted moms clothes and tried to do something! At least, at least turn off the lights! *Shine!* You are the one lighting up! Rather, dont say such weird things! Its not the ce to fool around! B-But! Mom''s soaked! Hey, Maa-kun! Mom got soaked! You know, soaked! Calm downnnn! Dont say anything more than thatttt!......J-Just let me hurry up and get down! You go and change your clothes! You have a change of clothes, right!? Ah, thats right! Mom brought a change of clothes! Then mom will be going for a bit! Mamako held the skirt part of her one-piece that was spared and retreated quickly. However, seeing Mamakos figure running towards Porta and Wises ce to ask for her luggage, Masato suddenly had an uneasy feeling. ......Ah, not good!? If mom goes over there!? Slime It was an existence that melted female clothes. It was something that ignored the various rights. If Porta and Wise also got caught up in that slimy solvent, it would be a three-generation naked festival!? And then came the huge slimes destined pursue! *Goboubibabobobobobobobo!* The slimy fluid that was shot again swallowed those young and little girls......! Was what it pretended to do, the fluid sharply changed direction and limited its attack to Mamako! Why!? It was seriously targeting Mamako alone. Even though Porta and Wise were just next to her, the fluid seemed to have its own will and stuck just to Mamakos body...... Iyan! Please forgive me! No more! Mamako was toppled down and on her fours......her barely remaining skirt part melted, her butt that was now exposed was facing him while shining......she really wore a T-back. And it was a new pair. Though it was a new pair, it still melted. Maa-kun! What should mom do!? Moms underwear also melted! Mom will bepletely naked! Hey Maa-kun! Stop calling me! I dont want to see it because Im in a difficult position of being your biological son!......Kuh! That fellow, why only mom...... It could be a collective unconscious behavior. The true form of those lights that it absorbed mightve been someones will. Amongst females, the number of cases of moms clothes being melted is very small. If stripping moms could only happen here right now......Mom would be its top priority...... Oh well, such thoughts did not matter. I need to do something fast! But how......its movement speed is too fast......if it could be slowed somehow......! At that time. Supra?La?Magia?Peru?Mirare......Slow(Rent)! Gobo!? Furthermore! Slow(Rent)! Gobeboba!? A Chainspell was cast against the huge slime. After the movement slowing magic was used twice, its speed went down in all at once. That high speed slime had be slow and fell down, and was sliding on the ground. Who was the one that used magic? Thats would be none other than her. Wise was gloriously standing when she should be dejectedly lying down at the side. You......how did magic......? Fufun. A high level Sage like me can surpass the magic sealing effect with the overflowing magic from my body...... I have passed her a magic seal release item! Im sorry for beingte! I see! Good job Porta! You are really a good girl! Hey! Instead of Porta, you should praise me! I contributed just now! You should have something to say to me, right!? Im also really grateful to you......if you could use magic, you could have quickly defeated it, thank you for giving me the chance to finish it off! Ah, damn......!? Masato dashed out. He closed in on the slow moving huge slime that was trying to escape into the depth of the cave immediately, and defeated arge type boss monster like a hero...... Stripping a mother in front of her son out of all the people! You need to be punished! Eii! However, Mamako swung her Terra di Madre before him, causing countless stone des to pierce the huge slime. All had hit the target. Overkill. The absurdly huge slime was defeated! Mamako who delivered the finishing blow was......still naked over there, feeling happy while her big and soft hills shook up and down. Look look, Maa-kun! Mom did it! Im not going to look! If you have the leisure to be happy, hurry up and wear some clothes! Notice your sons hardships!......Kuh, Even so......mom still got the good part huh......DAMN! DAMN IT! Pupu! Serves you right. You and I are fated to have the same oue......Oh?......Hey, hey Masato......look at that...... What is it? Thats......ah...... In front of where Wises finger pointed, the huge slime with its whole body prated by rocks was disappearing. Its huge body turned into ck dust,rge amount of gems dropped on the spot as it scattered...... After its outline disappeared, at that spot, a coffin that was skewered by stone des appeared. Then the cover of that coffin fell off. Inside it was...... ......Eh......Shirase-san......? There was no response. It seemed to be just a corpse. C-C-C-Could it be, m-m-m-m-om, s-s-s-serious matter!? *Panic!* Its fine. You dont need to worry. PK penalty did not trigger, I think she was probably dead before moms attack. If its just to the extent of [Kicking the corpse], isnt it fine? Its her anyway......More like, you see, my magic can resurrect her immediately. Thanks. I hereby inform you that I havee back to life without any problem. They somehow crawled their way out to the surface. Masato faced her as if making a reply. The other party was a young woman. She appeared to be a nun, but her expression was always so calm and cool that he could not feel much warmth from it. However, since he knew that she was such a kind of person, he was prettyfortable facing her. Because she was just that kind of person. Erm. Sure, its been since yesterday. Whats your profession and name this time? I am Shirase. I inform you that I am the Mysterious Nun Shirase. Got it. Thats how it feels this time. She was Shirase. A Mysterious Nun. Let me greet everyone first. Thank you very much for helping me this time. No, rather than saying we helped, it seems like you were already dead though. For me, resurrecting = saving, you can think of it like that......Now then, as for my gratitude, please ept this. Shirase took out a bracelet from her clothes. It didnt seem like a high quality one, it was a pretty weathered antique bracelet...... Whats this......Porta, can you do an appraisal? Yes! Leave it to me!......Mumumu, this is......[Agility II Bracelet]! Hohou, Agility II Bracelet huh......Based on how I cant honestly say that its a bracelet, it seems to be a trivial essory. Thats not true at all! This is clearly a magical item! Its an incredible essory that will increase your agility by two grades if you equip it! What!? Is that true!? Increase in agility......in other words, movement speed during battle would increase. If he could attack earlier than Mamako, his chance of seeding would increase. Alright, I understand, I will......! Its just perfect for me! And the bracelet in Masatos hand was snatched away by Wise. I will receive this! Its absolutely mine! Okay, its decided! I am the fastest! Oi wait a minute! Theres no point for you to increase your agility! You will still end up beingte because of your chanting time! This is for me, the hero, to equip! Hmm, mom thinks that its fine for Wise-chan to receive it. Since its thanks to Wise-chan that the monster was defeated. Mom approves. No! Whats mom saying, I should be......! I think that if Mama-san decided it, it should be fine! I agree with Mamako-san, of course. Three against one, this proposal was approved. Kuh......I resent moms influence...... Nfufu~ Without further ado, let me equip it~ There. Wise tried to put on the Agility II Bracelet. However, the plump flesh on her upper arm resisted, she could not properly wear it. O-Oh?......W-Whats this about?......No way......it cant be...... Pu! You just had to be fleshy at that ce!......However, if thats how it is for you, then in my case, it probably wouldnt even pass my lower arm. *Depressed.* (TL note: (??`) face) Based on my visual estimation, I believe that Mama-sans arm is a perfect fit! Oh, is that so? Then I suppose I will try it on. Mamako took the bracelet from Wise who lost herself in astonishment, and put it onto her upper arm. What a perfect fit. The bracelet was hooked onto Mamakos upper arm as if sucking onto it. Mamakos agility increased by two grades! She became a mother that could sweep up the enemies with her attacks faster than anyone amongst thepanions!......On a side note, the otherpanions chance to show off were further reduced. Oh well! What should mom do!? Mom seems to have be even more active! I will be troubled if you werent......Fuu......it was worth adjusting its size for only Mamako-san to be able to equip it......ahem ahem......I shall stop informing unnecessary things. Thats who Shirase is. I knew that this would be the case......SO annoying...... Mothers get too many modifications......theres something wrong with your head...... The child will respect a capable parent, thus deepening their bonds. What a beautiful parent-child rtionship......Though, that being said, just giving parents advantage is...... Ah geez, somehow, I have lost my motivation. Children willin as such, so for the two of you, allow me to present to you these wonderful items that will let you discover the power of strong bonds. While saying so, what Shirase took out were a simple pair of rings without much decorations that would attract peoples sight. Porta. Appraise these first. Yes!......Mumumu, this is......[Aderire rings]! Whats that? Its abo-use essory! When two people equip this, after one person attacks, the other one will be able to follow up the attack immediately! Which means its Cast Cancel!? Isnt that the best!? Its perfect for me! Fufufu. Its great that you are happy......Fuu, with this, the containment of dissatisfaction from the childs side has beenpleted. Piece of cake. It would have been great if you hadnt said those words, why did you have to say them? I inform you of things that should not be informed. Thats the Shirase quality......So then, I shall take my leave here. Shirase bid her farewell and was just about to leave, Aah, thats right. She suddenly stopped, faced Masatos party, and solemnly spoke. Sorry about this urgent matter, but after witnessing everyones strength, I have a quest that I wish to give you all. Quest?......Thats quite sudden...... Yes. An emergency quest, or a special quest, you may think of it as one of those types. I have prepared the reward for that part as well, so please. Well! Im looking forward to the reward! What kind of thing will we get!? Im also looking forward to it! Its just going to be for Mamako-san use only, right? You cant fool me. No no, that reward is something that everyone can use, so be assured......If you are interested, pleasee to a small vige called Maman Vige west of Kassan Town. I will talk about the details there. ......Is what you say, but? Something you can only tell us after going to the actual ce, thats suspicious. Arent you trying to involve us regardless?......Personally, I have a bad feeling about it...... Wise muttered as such, while Shirase seemed to show her a rare smile. If you are going to ept it, you should first prepare your equipment in Kassan Town, and then attempt to challenge it. I rmend you toe fully prepared. Now then. Shirase showed a slight smile and walked away like that. A quest from that Shirase-san huh......I feel that it wont be easy though. I also agree. But its vexing that Im curious about the reward. Really curious. Im also curious! I wonder if we will receive some incredible item! True......Its certain that Im curious in various ways...... Mamako sped Portas hand, gathering all their attention, and announced with a smiling face overflowing with joy, amusement and youthfulness. First is shopping! Lets go! Ou! Regardless of whats ahead, first would be shopping. They returned to Kassan Town again. Bringing arge amount of gems obtained from the battles to the exchange center, they traded those for a heavy bag of gold coins. Funds became abundant. Then, it would the matter of what should they buy with that. Travelling merchants basic skill will give a 10% discount! Also, I have the appraisal skill, so please leave choosing the goods to me! I will not waste a single Mamu! Mamu? Whats that? Its the unit of money! Is that so......based on the various goods I have seen, 1 Mamu seems to be about 1 Yen...... As they were talking about such things, Mamako led them to the open-air market while looking around. What made the leading Mamako stop was...... Look look, Maa-kun! These eggs are cheap! One cargo of twelve only costs 100 Mamu! Oi mother. Looking for our everyday food is...... Hey that youngdy over there! Please try some of this! Diced Minotaur steak, its delicious! Oh my, its really delicious! Lets get one pack! No, you see? Buying food is...... Ah, the beautiful big sister over there! How about this wonderful Serum that can make your skin shine brighter!? Now you can get a special three-tube set for just 3000 Mamu! Well! It may just be suitable for my skin! I suppose Ill take it! Look closer at the price! One tube also costs 1000 Mamu, so its not cheaper at all!......More importantly, calm down a little! Mom, pay attention to me! Y-Yes? He caught Mamakos face and looked straight at her. An important education. You see, mom......we are currently in a game and preparing for our adventure. T-Thats right. Mom also properly understands that. No you dont! Mom doesnt understand one bit!......Shopping in RPG means weapons, protective gears, and items, these three basics! There is no need to buy other things! H-How can that be......then, then...... Nn? What is it? Mom cant buy Maa-kuns socks and briefs!? Maa-kun is still wearing socks and briefs from yesterday, does that mean mom cant wash them and have to let you continue wearing them for today, tomorrow and so on!? Mamakos shocked voice echoed loudly. It even reached those small alleys in the open-air market. Masato......who was showered with surrounding nces that knew he was the youth who wore the same set of socks and briefs since yesterday was...... ......Daily necessities are allowed. He had no choice, but to say that in tears. With that said, they arrived at the area where the daily necessity corner and the clothes shops were lined up in a row. There were shops that disyed gorgeous clothes on their hangers and shops that used wagon sale method of piling up cheap underwear onto cargoes, so no matter where they looked, they could only see clothes. Sorry. Mom should be buying Maa-kuns underwear first. Briefs, socks, shirts. Also, some handkerchiefs and towels. Do we need to buy pajamas? ......Just choose whatever on your own...... That wont do. Maa-kun has to pick. Because when thest time mom bought briefs for Maa-kun on her own, you were very angry, shouting, I cant wear these!. Thats due to moms poor choice......Something like me wearing a bear-print brief, thats impossible...... Umm, Masato-san! Hmm? What is it Porta? I think that bear-print underwear is cute! Im wearing one right now! Porta...... Masato squatted down in front of Porta, looked at her gently and rebuked her You cant say that kind of thing directly in front of guys other than me, got it? Yes! I understand! Saying it in front of Masato was safe. Because hes a gentleman. Umm, I want to say one more thing! What is it Porta? What kind of wonderful things will I hear this time? I have learned some Item Creation skills! If I have the cloth materials, I can make Masato-sans socks and briefs! Thats why! Alright I understand! I will wear your panties! Policeman, its this person. Correction! I will wear the briefs you make! Fuu, that was close. My life would be over from a slight slip of tongue. And thus, everyone was chit-chatting while they looked around. Ah, adventurers over there! Please try out these protective gears! I have some good stuff lined up! The one who called out was a female shop attendant dealing in protective gears next to the clothing area. Laid out in front of that shop were affordable leather products, metallic armors and shields that were heavy, but boasted high defensive power. There were various designs, ranging from European traditional style to individual ethnic style. They could pick whichever they liked. Ooh, we finally arrived at the destination! This is it! These are the things that I want to buy! Thats right, thats right! This shop has products that dear customers are looking for! For instance, how about this!? The shop attendant showed them was......the ssic that. It more or less belonged to armor category, but the area of protection on the body was extremely small. Just hiding from the chest to abdomen, and attaching shoulder armor as extra, that was for female use. Hohou. This is what you call, a Bikini Armor. Its an armor that pursues mobility, doesnt it feel nice?......Come, dear customer. Please rmend this to yourpanions. Its a proper protective gear, so there is nothing to be embarrassed about. D-Dont say such stupid things! This kind of thing cannot be rmended by a guy! Not to mention, my party has someone who will absolutely never wear......! Oh, how wonderful. This is the first time mom has seen something like this. The least befitting person to wear it took the baittttt!? Mamako took the Bikini Armor from the shop attendant and looked at it with deep interest. Is it alright to try this on? Of course! The changing room is over there, so please try it to your hearts content! There are various other types in stock avable, so please pick one that you like! Ah, is that so? Then......I think I will try out this, and this. Since Mamako-san is trying them on, I will also try something on. Then, then maybe I will also try something on! Of course! Three dear female customers, this way plea~se! In the meantime, the female group picked out the equipment they wanted to try, and went to the simple changing rooms the shop had prepared. Masato alone was left behind. So, I can only wait now, huh. Males have to go through this at such a time. Resign yourself. Masato was tapped on his shoulder by the shop attendant and sighed unconsciously. With that, the curtains were grandly drawn. Mamako, Wise, Porta, with the females of three generations, the RPG Fashion Show began. Let me remind you just in case, if a nosebleed or any other fluid spewed out by our dear customer dirties any of the equipment, you are obliged to buy them, please be careful. I wont get a nosebleed......Or rather, what do you mean by other fluid...... Is it fine to say it bluntly? ......No, please stop that. I know right. Then without further ado, lets wee them. Please! The curtains of those changing rooms that the shop had prepared were raised, appearing behind were...... Maa-kun! How do you think about mom in this!? Mamako equipped with Bikini Armor! What defined a protective gear......that Bikini Armor forced such a philosophical thinking, but Mamako wearing it was a serious issue. Its breast armor did not cover even one fifth of her splendid breasts. They looked like they were about to spill out every time they shook. A slender waist, t stomach, and a bare minimum inverse triangle under it. Its already at a point where he could see her skin everywhere. And Masato hugged his head. His grip strength was nearly enough to shatter his skull. ......Nobody knows......the heart of a son who saw his mother wearing Bikini Armor, nobody understands it except me...... O-Oh? Mom thought that Maa-kun would be happy though......perhaps it doesnt suit mom. If talking about suitable or not, I would say its not bad at all! But there is a more fundamental problem! Just change out of it already! A-Alright, got it. Then mom will change to the next one. I mean, change back to your original clothes!? Mamako went back into the changing room. He wondered what kind of dangerous thing would be next. However, before that. Next will be the two young girls! Ooh! Thats right, we still have these two around! Eye feast,e on! Please heal my heart! The next to show up were Wise and Porta. Fufu! My chain white magic will heal both your body and heart!......Just kidding. I will make items! Make many of them! (TL note: Have made over a thousand items, yet those hands will never hold anything.) Wise appeared in equipments for white magician. Wearing a pure white robe with spell formation pattern drawn on it, she appeared with a gentle smile. She was just like an angel......that might be a little too much. Porta was in Item Meister style. Her clothes looked like a schrs, with a schr hat on top of her head, and a pair of small spectacles on her nose. A cute schr. Looking alternatively at those two, Masato sighed in relief. Umu. Ive been expecting this kind of thing. I believe that this is more or less the correct way. Fufun, I know right? Acting like this isnt bad once in awhile. Rather, my pure side will stand out. It may even increase the number of my believers. Ehee. What a schemer., he said decisively. Dont say that with such a serious face!? Im just joking! Porta is a perfect cute girl~ Let me give you a pat~ Uhehe~ I-Its ticklish! Dear customer, you will have to buy the equipment if you dirty it with your drool. Oh that was close. He sucked back that other fluid. Alright, thats all. Then everyone change back to your original equipments and lets retreat from here...... Wait Maa-kun! What do you think about mom in this!? By all means, please do note out!? Mamakos appearance round two. Changing rooms curtains were energetically raised, what appeared behind was...... Oosuki Mamako, fifteen. Ehe Just kidding. It was Mamako in JK style. On top was a zer uniform. Below was a super short skirt. Her way-too-splendid breasts made her blouse buttons seem like they might pop out at any second! He could also catch a glimpse of her panties! And Masato hugged his head, wanting throw it away. My mother is doing JK cosy......but her face and body are all so youthful that there are nopatibility issues......how should I put this confusing feeling in words......m importantly, why a JK uniform...... Aah! Im sorry for the inconvenience, dear customer! Thats for event use only, so its not for sale, please forgive me! Ah, is that so? Sorry. Mamakos really careless. Kyaha Stop that alreadyyyyy! I am begging you, please change backkkkkkk! OK. Then next. Not thatttt! Masatos appeal was in vain, Mamako returned to the changing room......she quickly changed and showed up again. That figure was. Mom has decided......with this power of darkness, mom will exterminate everything. Demon God, no, she should be called Demon Goddess. Wearing a jet ck armor burning with dark hellfire, looking ahead with pupils devoid of light, Mamako who became an incarnation of negative power stepped forward. A mother corrupted by darkness. Masato was speechless, he could only stare at her figure nkly. O-Oh? Maa-kun, what happened? Does mom look strange somewhere? Eh? Ah, no...... It might be unexpectedly good, that kind of thoughts was a secret. E-Err look! Thats not really bad! Un, not bad! There is less skin exposed, so your son can look directly without worry! Its super scary though! Oh, is that so? Its great that Maa-kun likes it. Then next is...... No, its fine! Enough already! Dont say that, just one more......Seeing Wise-chan wearing it, mom also thought of wanting to try it out a little. See, its this. As she said so, Mamako showed that white robe she was going to wear next, but......wait a moment. The same one as Wise huh? But that means......how about it Porta? Yes! This product is a robe of healing, an equipment mainly for healers or Magic Professions! My Sage is a Magic Profession so its OK, but Mamako-san is impossible. Yes! Mama-sans profession is Heros Mother, so the possible equipments are Warrior Professions protective gear just like the hero, therefore,unfortunately, thats not equipable. Thats how it was, but. Mamako could notprehend that, so she was holding the robe in her hands as close to her as possible to check it out. But see? There, the shoulder width is just right. Size should be fine, right? No, you see? Its not about the size, your profession does not allow you to wear it...... Profession isnt really a problem. Since this is clothings. Size determines whether you can wear it or not. No, uh mom? Normally speaking thats the case, but in a game...... Its alright. Mom will try it on for a bit. However, she did not understand even a fragment of what was alright. Mamako quickly entered the changing room. Then, ruffling sound of changing could be heard. Erm......if you forcefully wear an equipment while ignoring its restriction, what will happen? T-Thats......I also dont know. Hey shop attendant. Whats going to happen? What will happen hmm......that kind of unreasonable behavior is a first, so anything may...... What exactly will happen? Masatos party watched with worry. A sudden morous scream. M-Maa-kun! Big trouble! Help mom! Hah!? Wait, oi!? What happened!? It seemed to be something bad. Masato anxiously ran to the changing room, lifted the curtain, and in there was! Yahn! Whats going on with this!? While she was trying to put the robe on through her head, her hands also ended uping out with her head, and Mamako was struggling to twist her body. With her hands and face bound by the robe, she was in a restrained condition. And as she was trying to put on the clothes, she was obviously only in her underwear. Mamako, who looked like she was doing some kind of a weird y, was struggling around. Her splendid breasts were shaking in all directions, her slim waist twisting and wriggling. Whats with that scene! Forbidden half-naked dance! Erotic! However, its his mother. Kuh......if only this was not mom......at least if it was someone elses......even though Im supposed to experience a heart-throbbing situation like a young man......DAMN IT...... Hey Maa-kun! Take it off for mom! Mom wants Maa-kun to take it off! Eei shut up! Im going to take it off, so stay still! There was no weird meaning behind it, no weird meaning, just a son stripping his mother. The good boys and girls out there, please only equip what you can equip. Haa......things be too troublesome with mom around...... Thats true. When the other party is your mother, it gets a bit difficult to act at times. Eh? Wise, you think so as well? Thats for sure. If you had done that to an ordinary girl, with a What the heck are you doing!?, I would have blown you away already. I dont remember asking you to take on the punishing role. But if the other party is your mother, I think that I should leave you alone. Its hard for you toy your hands on her......Aah, I lost the chance to blow you away. Even though you should be flying off with a bang at such a time. Thank you very much for not blowing me away. Leaving the shop where they tried out the rmendations, they went to the next one with protective gear. This shop also had arge quantity of products, not losing to the previous one at all. It had an assortment that wouldnt bore anyone who likes protective gear even after an entire day of browsing. The unfriendly clerk gave a [Look around by yourselves] nce. Then they would do just that. Porta-chan can tell us only about the high quality products, then we can choose what we like and suits us from those......having this many types would make anyone unsure of what to get...... Thats true......be it mainstream or going for originality......my senses are being tested...... Ah. Wouldnt this look good on Masato? Wise picked out a ck leather long jacket. It was a piece with geometry symbols that reminded one of magic decorated throughout the body, and a shield motif tattoo embroidered on its left armguard. It came to me at a nce. Just as I thought. This is from [e & Banale] brand, its pretty strong against fire or frost breath attacks. On top of that, this type can open up a defensive barrier when you thrust out your left arm. Its pretty convenient. Heh. Thats pretty impressive......You are unexpectedly detailed. Of course. Since I am wearing the same brand right now. Dont they have the same logo on the cor?......See. Wise stretched her own cor to show him, so he took a look......un, something seems to smell nice......not that. Hey Porta, take a look. Isnt this good? I will appraise it!......Mumumu, this is......Warrior Profession light equipment......Masato-san can equip it......no fraud in its defense performance......its value of 30,000 Mamu is adequate......yes! I also rmend this! Portas seal of approval huh. Then I will...... Was what he thought but, just a moment. Listen, I just thought of something. If I wear this......it means......I will be wearing a matching brand with Wise, right? ......Ha!? T-Thats!? The ck leather long jacket and the sorcerer jacket that Wise was wearing were products made from the same brand with simr designs. At a nce, two people wearing matching clothes would be......meaning that they would look like a couple...... Meanwhile. Hey Maa-kun! Take a look at this! How does this look!? O-Ou......? Mamako pulled Masatos arm all of a sudden. He walked there while being pulled. For female and male, two sets of armors withpletely same designs were disyed. They were made from white silver. Every ce was refined diligently; on top of that they had rich colors of red, which reminded one of magma, and blue, which reminded one of deep sea. Great powers that built the world could be felt pulsing from those first-rate products. These look like the armors for a hero son and mother to use......I cant help but think that its saying Equip me ...... Mom also thinks so. Arent they the same color as Maa-kuns sword and moms swords, the three legendary swords? Its a perfect coordination. And also, erm......what is it......this is somehow amazing. Hey, Porta-chan? Yes! This armor hasplete immunity to abnormal statuses such as poison or confusion! Ooh, immunity against abnormal statuses! On top of that, it has been imbued with recovery magic for wounds, it will activate at a set interval! Auto-recovery ability included!......Oi oi, just how high this performance can be. I definitely want this......However, it doesnt seem to be so easily obtainable. The disyed price for the set was 29,800,000,000,000,000,000 Mamu. 2,980 kei Mamu.[7] One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, billion, trillion, keis, it was in kei. This will definitely not be sold. Thats true. As expected, its not an affordable price. At least if it was 29,800 Mamu, then we could somehow manage it. Thats a price which would probably appear on those TV shopping programs. But well, such a good deal wont happen...... However, at that moment, the sharp-sighted shop attendant moved. Its price changed right after hearing Mamakos words. Large number of 0s disappeared, the price became an unbelievable 29,800 Mamu. Whats going on......a parents wish came true huh......just how much privilege do parents get in this world...... Maa-kun! Two for 29,800 Mamu! 298![8] Its a bargain! Well, thats for certain. Its impossible not to buy this......but......if we buy this, it means that I will be wearing matching armor with mom...... Mother and son matching is wonderful! No way. Its totally impossible......its impossible no matter how I look at it, but......umumu......giving up on immunity against abnormal statuses and auto-recovery is...... The armor shone with a brilliance that was telling him There is no other armor like me! However, this would make him a pair with his mother. Masato was faced with the biggest choice in his life...... In the meantime, Wise, who was standing a bit farther, hugged the ck leather long jacket and came up to them. Hold on! Dont tell me that you are going to buy that instead of the protective gear chosen by me!? W-Wise...... Think carefully! My choice is also amazing! It can mitigate enemys breath attacks! Furthermore, it can open up a barrier that protects against both magic and physical attacks! A-Aah......of course, yours also has an astonishingly high performance. Theres no doubt that its a good stuff......But if I chose that, I would be a pair with you...... BBBBut! Its not aplete match! Designs are mostly simr, but the colors are different! Even though the colors are different, a pair is a pair. The other people will see it that way. And Mamako naturally cut in. At the same time, she stood in front of Masato, facing off against Wise. I think that if you are embarrassed about being a pair, then its fine if you dont rmend that jacket. Isnt that so, Wise-chan? T-Thats true, but......ah, thats right! I have a reason for rmending it! Oh, what might that be? Our party has no defender, right? Therefore, if we let Masato equip this, then he could use the shield when necessary! Theres tactical value in this! I dont understand much about defenders, but if high defensive power is better, then isnt it more important to have a proper protective gear after all? I believe that the armor I chose is sturdier. Yours is sturdier for sure, but! About that, look, I can cover that with magic! If I go full support, then its totally fine! As such, they were making amotion. C-Calm down you two! Theres no need to fight over a matter of this degree, right? Matter of this degree......? *Snap.* I do believe that there is such a need though!? *Snappy snap.* Picking out equipment That was a womans battle. A death match that tested their own senses. Talking about it nonchntly meant death! He was going to die! But if this went on, something would really explode. F-For the time being, you two need to pipe down!......Ah, thats it......i-its about my protective gear! This should be something for me to decide! OK!? Masato obviously had the decision right since he was the wearer. Hence, he was going to choose. Having resistance against breath and shield function, matching with Wise, the ck leather long jacket. Having immunity against abnormal statuses and auto-recovery function, matching with his mother, the legendary armor. Which one should he choose......Masato already had an answer. It was a simple issue. Since we have sufficient funds, we can just buy both. I can adjust to whichever fits the TPO[9] or something like that. Adjusting equipments to match against the attack pattern of the enemy that appeared wasmon sense in RPG. Masatos judgement was not wrong at all. That being said. Tch. You escaped. You got no backbone. Mom doesnt remember teaching you to be such an indecisive child...... Wise and Mamako looked at Masato with disappointed eyes. Disgusting......By the way, Porta had a vague smile. Shes a good girl that knew how to handle such situation. Like that, one issue about protective gears was somehow settled......or so it seemed. Next morning. ......Mom. Please exin this. I-Its not what you think! Mom didnt have any bad intentions! Mom just thought that Maa-kun would be happy about this! With that thought, you washed it during the night and dried it, then gave it to me like this now......this ridiculous object. Masato passed his arm through the jackets sleeve. However, his arm could note out from the sleeve. Its hem, which was supposed to be knee-long, had extended to the point of dragging on the floor. Masato, who was wearing a sloppy long jacket, looked at Mamako with sorrowful eyes. Mom......you cant use softeners on a leather jacket...... Mom thought that it would make this morefortable! Mom thought that it would give it a nice fragrance! When mom thought that way, the cloth just expanded and stretched! Moms really sorry! Mamako was desperately bowing and apologizing. Like what she said herself, she probably didnt mean anything bad......Masato was slightly irritated. Ah, not good......I somehow got a disgusted feeling...... What he felt disgusted at was himself. He felt disgusted for trying to go towards the direction he did not want to. He knew that, but he couldnt stop it. Unable to stop. He was irritated, without thinking, words came out on their own. Look here......mom, havent you be a bit too excited aftering here? Eh?......T-Thats true......moms really happy to be able to go on an adventure together with Maa-kun...... Not about that. You were acting crazy, or rather, couldnt calm down at all......just like this, doing things on your own, pushing me around, how often has that happened? Mom never intended...... Even if you had no such intention, the reality turned out that way. Even though I also wanted to fight a vigorous battle, you finished it first because you were stronger. Youre always the partys leader. I dont have any position at all. Im more or less supposed to be the hero. Im saying that I hope you could consider such things a bit...... Hold on, Masato. Wise suddenly interrupted from the side. Leave it at that. Youve said too much. More importantly, youre getting off the point. Ah, well, thats true......rather, this should be the part where Wiseins to mom. The jacket you chose was ruined. Of course Im irritated, I wanted to make aint, but......I dont want to do something that you are doing now. I would feel bad about this. Feeling bad......Im...... It feels bad, right? Hey, Porta? Wise called out to Porta and pushed her in front of Masato. U-Umm...... Portas pupils showed slight anxiety as she looked at him. She became timid as she thought about Masato and Mamako having a quarrel......no, thats not it......seeing that Masato was one-sidedly using Mamako, while she had no such intentions, Porta looked at Masato as if condemning him. Oi hold on. Am I really that bad...... He felt like retaliating back in anger. His stomach was already at a boiling point. However, he realized at thest moment that it would get worse if he did that. He wanted to be a cool older brother before his cute little sister. Thanks to such feelings, he managed to recover himself. He recollected himself and put on a good appearance. Masato extinguished his anger along with a sigh, walked straight towards Mamako, then lowered his head. ......Sorry. Ive said too much. Eh? A-Aah, its fine. Mom is the one whos at fault. Mom should be the one saying sorry. Moms really sorry for bringing you all sorts of troubles. Aah, yeah...... With both sides apologizing to each other, this was resolved without any issues. Everything returned to normal......or so it should have. It didnt seem to have worked well. The awkward atmosphere remained as it was, sticking to Masatos body to the point of him feeling disgusted from it. 1 Japanese week - The seven days of a week in Japan are named after the five elements + moon and sun, each represented in a different color. http://.punipunijapan/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/meanings.png 2 Itadakimasu - Thanks for the meal. Japanese polite speech that is said before a meal to thank the chef, while Gochissama is said after the meal which also means thanks for the meal. 3 Tsukudani - A type of side dish served. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsukudani 4 Tama kake gohan - Literally egg over rice. A Japanese rice dish that puts a raw egg over rice and mix it with the rice before eating. http://.seriouseats/images/2016/04/20140416-tamago-kake-gohan-recipe-16.jpg 5 Seiza - A formal way of sitting in Japan. Usually seen in tea ceremony, traditional formal meeting, and modernly used as a form of punishment. 6 Agura - A way of sitting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agura 7 Kei - . A measurement unit used in Japan. It refers to 1x10^16, or 10 quadrillion or 10,000 trillion. 8 298 - Japans bargain shop which sells things at 2980 yen. Its like those one-dor shops. 9 TPO - Time, ce, asion. Volume 1 - 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 - He never once thought that having an understanding mother was good The sky they saw was sunny, without a single speck of cloud . Gently blowing breeze would at times brushed against their backs . It was time to advance . It was a great day to start a journey and seek adventures . Alright then, lets get going! Everyone, follow me! Yes! Im ready anytime! Following that energeticmand, the party left Kassan Town . They were advancing through the grasnd with light footsteps . . . . . . Except the fact that only two of them were light . Listen, Ive been thinking about this! How about we have a race to our destination or something? Yes! I will do it! Alright, lets do it! The person who reaches the forest first will receive a present filled with luxurious rewards! Yes! I want luxurious rewards! They were a Sage JK wearing a crimson jacket and a Travelling Merchant girl hugging arge shoulder bag . Those two ran intimately together, humming tunes while skipping along the way, and making *kyaa kyaa* shrieks as they were chatting . A flower garden of two . What the heck are they doing? Haa . . . . . . oi Wise, and even Porta as well . Just what happened? Arent you two unusually hyped? E-Erm . . . . . . thats . . . . . . Hmm~? Thats because . . . . . . Answering Masatos call, Wise decided to make a spin and turned around, with a smile blooming on her face . Just when he tried to understand what she was doing, she suddenly drew close to Masatos bosom and grabbed his chest vest, then stared daggers at him furiously as if she was trying to stab him . What an intense stare! Who is this scary person!? E-Erm . . . . . . Wise-san . . . . . . ? You see, Masato? Do you not understand why we are feeling this way? Hey, do you not get it? Thanks to someone, the partys atmosphere was sunk and ruined . Do you notprehend our efforts to desperately try and lighten up the mood? Hey, do you not realize it? Uu . . . . . . s-sorry . . . . . . You dont really have to apologize . Isnt there something else you should be doing since you are responsible? How about it? Hey, how about it? Y-Yes . . . . . . I also think that I need to do something since I am responsible for it, please pardon me . . . . . . Then hurry up and do it . Come on . Getting pushed on his chest, he retreated five steps back . Masato lined up with Mamako who was next to him . Ah . What is it, Maa-kun? Eh? Ah, erm . . . . . . Mamako, who wore a light armor over her one-piece, used her usual voice to call out to him with her usual tone . However, her expression was somewhat reserved . Her overwhelming youthfulness still remained, but it seemed as if there were traces of illness, for she showed a slightly clouded smile . . . . . . It was needless to say what the reason was . To get back that sunshine-like brilliance that was currently covered by a cloud . That was Masatos current mission . You, see . . . . . . that . . . . . . about my equipment . . . . . . As he was trying to talk it out, Mamako suddenly showed a frightened face, lowering her head in panic . Sorry! Moms really sorry! How should mom apologize!? No, you dont have to apologize! Its fine already! That blunder was already fixed after Porta mended it nicely! This feels pretty good! The protective gear that Masato was equipping currently was known as [Armored Jacket] . Using the ruined jacket and the shoulderguard and gauntlet parts of the armorbined, it was remade into a light armor . It was a product from Portas Item Creation skill . As a result of thebination, theplete immunity against abnormal statuses was downgraded, auto-recovery and breath resistance effects were reduced . That part was a little regrettable . However, the helpful functions werebined, its design was also not bad, more importantly, he was happy that it was Portas hand-made . Thats why, you dont have to worry about it already . . . . . . Calming down from the current situation after going through twists and turns, Im d it turned out this way . . . . . . he was trying to go along with this flow, but . . . . . . Moms really sorry . Mom will stop doing things on her own . Mom will not get in the way of Maa-kun . Thats why, mom beg of you . . . . . . dont hate mom, okay? Mamako waspletely withered . She was full of apologies . An iron wall-like apologetic attitude . She was not listening to anything he said . Masato retreated as he had no choice . . . . . . or at least, he wanted to, but No escaping! Garrr! he was threatened by Wise, who was walking at the front, and got pushed back . He returned next to Mamako . Ah . . . . . . erm . . . . . . uh look . . . . . . Sorry . Moms really sorry . Mom will not do anything anymore . This way Maa-kun will not get angry, right? Thats . . . . . . no, its not about that . . . . . . not doing anything is not alright . . . . . . Eureka . Aah, thats right! Roles! The important matter I have to talk about is roles! Roles? In this kind of games, everyone will y their own role, doing their job properly, ande together as a party . As a result of ying different roles, trust is born and you also start to think that you want to be intimate as a party as well . So . ying a role is important . . . . . . then what should moms role be . . . . . . in charge of meals? Laundry after that? Ah, attending guardian meetings is also moms role . Alright, calm down, first you need to stay away from the reality and think in terms of game basics . Ah, t-thats true! We are currently adventuring in a game! Thats why In the meantime, was there any suitable role for Mamako? There was . Just the perfect role . Speaking of which, mom is holding onto that guide book,right? Regarding that, the map of Lost Forest which we are heading to is recorded inside, right? Mapu . . . . . . aah, youre talking about map . Yes, its recorded . Mom has properly checked it . Mom has folded the page so she can flip to it immediately . Alright, alright . Thats why, for the time being, moms role will be guiding us . We will break through the forest, which has a reputation for making people get lost in it, and arrive at the vige located inside of it . Feel free to y a big active role . Im depending on you . Yeah! Mom will y her role properly! Mom will work hard! *Shine!* Alright, thats the spirit! Lets go in a bright mood! The sun in the sky and Mamakos smiling face after regaining her motivation . If talking about which one was more dazzling, it would be Mamako by a small margin . He secretly had such embarrassing thoughts while maintaining a serious face . Why would one get lost in that forest? There were two reasons . One was because of the countless paths that could not be differentiated, as human or beast trails were entwined together . The other was how the trees grew . Due to theirck of special features and identical growth pattern with the same density, a simr scenery would show up when one looked left or right . Thats why it was called the Lost Forest, where people would easily get lost . Mamako led the group and stepped into the Lost Forest first . And then, they went round and round about thirty times back to entrance . Its more like [We are back to entrance before we even realized it] to be precise . Haha! We are totally lost! What is this about, mom!? Even though mom properly followed the path written on the guide book and advanced . . . . . . Maa-kun! Please give mom one more chance! Mom will fulfil her role! I will believe in those words . . . . . . Then, lets move on . They moved from the entrance of the forest . First, they went straight . After passing the bush in front, go right They passed the bush and turned right . Next is left . They turned left and followed a beast trail Walk straight just like that crossed over a fallen tree Left passed through between pir-like rocks, and then . . . . . . They reached the entrance . Im back . Wee back . Oi . . . . . . you cant even guide the way huh . . . . . . S-Sorry! Mom is really sorry! Ah . . . . . . ah, no . . . . . . you dont have to apologize for that . . . . . . Mamako overreacted to Masatos mumbles, desperately bowing her head . . . . . . I did it again . Even though Masato should have been more aware of himself . Taking the guide book from Mamako who withered again, Masato checked it just to be sure . The map drawn was no different from this Lost Forest, Mamakos guidance also seemed to be urate ording to the exnation . Despite that, not being able to go through the forest was . . . . . . Maybe a special item is necessary? Or is it an event? . . . . . . No, then it would have been written here . . . . . . then could it be a bug? . . . . . . Ah geez . . . . . . useless . . . . . . S-Sorry . . . . . . for being a useless mom . . . . . . No, you got it wrong! I didnt mean you when I said that just now! He followed up in panic, but the depressed Mamako did not even lift up her face . And, the hair Masatos ipital region was *beshi!* suddenly pulled . Ouch . . . . . . w-what is it . . . . . . There was only one person who would do this . He turned around, and it was indeed Wise . However, Wise did not say anything, and pushed out Porta, who was together with her, right to the front of Masato . Those pure pupils, as if very sad, were staring up at Masato . *Stare . Stare . * I-I understand already! I will do something! Leave it to me! He said that, now what should he do? He couldnt think of anything at all . . . . . . At that time . . . . . . . Umm, Maa-kun? Can mom have a bit of your time? Mamako called out to him in a reserved manner . And then, Mamako sat in seiza in the middle of a spot where sunlight leaked through the canopy, looking at him while tapping her knees . . . . . . . Yes? What exactly did she intend to do? As Masato tilted his head in wonder, Mamako pointed at the tree branch next to her . Two wild birds were there . They were chirping, but . . . . . . Ah . . . . . . Ah, yes yes, thats what you mean . Masato immediately understood what his mother was saying . However . Umm, mom . Thats a no . I-Is that so? Mom thought that it might unexpectedly work though . . . . . . as expected, its not possible . . . . . . Hold on . Dontmunicate in a way only you mother and son can understand . Exin to us as well . What does that mean? Wise voiced her dissatisfaction . Porta also seemed to be looking here with great interest . He had to exin it here . Honestly speaking, this is just some stupid talk . . . . . . when I was a brat, I really hated cleaning my ears . Cause its ticklish . Then Mom told me this . Mom said After you clean your ears on momsp pillow, you will be able to hear the voices of animals . Then Maa-kun was able to enjoy cleaning . . . . . . Ufufu, its nostalgic . Last time was just about a week ago, probably . Thats from ten years ago! I realized it was a lie before going to elementary school! I dont really care if its one week ago or one day ago . So what about it? In other words, if I get my ears cleaned on momsp pillow, I may be able to hear the voices of those wild birds, which could possibly give us a hint on breaking through this forest, thats the kind of stupid thing shes thinking . Thats about it, right? Thats right . It would be great if we could do that . . . . . . Because, mom can make her body glow, you know? Thats why, maybe, what if, is what mom thought . . . . . . I understand that mothers are able to unleash incredible abilities . But I just know that its not going to happen . Thats just too unreasonable . T-Thats true . . . . . . sorry for saying weird things . . . . . . Uu . . . . . . ah, no, I have said many times that you dont have to apologize . . . . . . Mamako slumped in depression . Mamako probably thought desperately about what she could do . Even though she was probably trying her best to regain her honor . . . . . . Masato immediately dismissed that . Her heart was in pain . Meanwhile, Masatos back was pped . It was indeed Wise and Porta who were there when he turned around . Eyes filled with condemnation and also eyes filled with sadness were staring at him . Wordlessly staring at him . Such pressure on his back . He had no choice but to do it here . Ah, listen, mom . Can I have a minute? Eh . . . . . . ? Masatoid on Mamakosp pillow . His cheek pressed onto those soft thighs as he lightly closed his eyes . Erm . . . . . . Maa-kun? Trying it out is fine right? Thats why, here, hurry up and clean my ears . T-Thats right! Okay! . . . . . . Porta-chan, can you pass my luggage over please? Yes, here you go! And I will keep staring at you . I must carefully observe this guys face as hes openly lying on his mothersp pillow and getting his ears cleaned . Kukuku . Im begging you, please go somewhere! Im begging you! His appearance from the embarrassing y was shown, but he would endure it this time . Endure . Then, Maa-kun . You must not move, okay? As he listened to Mamakos joyfulughter, the tip of an earpick entered his ear . A solid feeling, but steady and gentle, scrubbing here and there, making it ticklish . Masato really hated this feeling . Even now, he could not say that he liked it . However, directly opposite to the ear that was being tickled, he liked the feeling of his cheek pressing onto thep pillow . So soft . So warm . His position was a bit high, causing some burden on his neck . However, it wasfortable nheless . And he frankly thought . Its momsp pillow, huh . Thats right . Thats because this is momsp pillow . Uu . . . . . . He was quite embarrassed about letting out his voice without thinking . Still, thatp pillow was against the rules . Felt pillow would feel better if he had simply considered putting his head on it . However, thisp pillow was packed with an absolutely satisfying feeling, a special thing that he definitely could not feel from anything else . It could only be thatp pillow . . . . . . it could only be mothersp pillow, he confirmed that it was something special . Something that could even make a stubborn heart open up . I have to say it properly on this asion . This is a chance . Masato had to tell Mamako . He felt that he could say it now . . . . . . . Hey, mom . What is it? Sorry about various things . I seemed to have said too much, since the other party is mom . . . . . . Im really sorry for making you feel bad . Its my fault . Maa-kun . . . . . . About mom, I have never thought that you are useless or a hinderance . You are very useful . . . . . . that seems to be a bad way to put it . . . . . . you are very reliable . Even now, I still cant clean my own ears, so you are a great help . Oh my . Is mom an ear cleaning agent? Is this moms role? No! No no! Thats not what I meant . . . . . . ! As he was going to get up in panic and rebut her, Hey . Dont move her gentle hand pressed his head back down . That hand started stroking his head just like that . Again and again, affectionately . As Mamako was doing that . You know, mom really likes Maa-kun for being gentle and looking out for his mom . *Shine . * Thanks . . . . . . more importantly, mom is dazzling . Light filled with happiness was overflowing . Masato closed his eyes as if to escape from that dazzle . His immense embarrassment subsided along with his consciousness as he fell asleep . . . . . . When Masato woke up from his mothersp pillow, his already way too inmmense embarrassment bursted out and he felt like dying from it . D-Dont misunderstand, okay!? Thats the effect of momsp pillow! A special skill that makes you fall asleep on herp pillow . . . . . . ! Yeah, yeah, keep saying that . You got to nap on mamasp, good for you . Kuh . . . . . . Im seriously regretting it now . . . . . . ! But I think that being able to hear the voices of birds from ear cleaning is amazing! Thanks to that, we can break through the forest! Umu . Im also astonished by that . To think that I really became able to hear . . . . . . mom is amazing . That ability is immeasurable . Mom is very happy for you to say this! Mom feel much better! *Shine!* The chirping of birds flying above their heads became words as Masato listened to them . Go up, go up, go down, go down Go left, go right, go left, go right He certainly heard those chirps continuously . (TL note: Secret move: Konami Code!) Although they would return to the entrance if they had followed those instructions . . . . . . Pushing aside the bush, he didnt find the entrance . It was no longer just a forest . Hostile trees that had thorns growing on branches and messily growing trunks everywhere made it look like an interrogation ground of thorns . There, he saw the figure of a person . On a closer look, she seemed to be the Mysterious Nun Shirase . Ah! Dear travellers! Now,e here! Lets do something nice together! Its alright, there is no such thing like traps here at all! Ufufu! Ahaha! The Shirase standing over there was showing a rare smiling face, just like a fake saintess figure forged by an unofficial souvenir shop, waving her hands and body like a puppet being controlled, making a pose that said e, fly into my bosom . Beyond being shocking, it was almost admirable how low of a quality it was . Theres already no need to suspect whether its suspicious or not, its a trap . Even though its not the first time we encounter each other, she still said Dear travellers! . Her attitude is totally different . Thatspletely broken . U-Umm . . . . . . ording to my eyes, there seems to be something like a tree root stabbed into Shirase-sans back . . . . . . it seems to be eroding her whole body from there . . . . . . Oh no! If we dont help her immediately! And thus, Mamako immediately rushed out, but stopped when she suddenly realized it . She looked at Masato and spoke again . Oh no! If we dont help her immediately! Ah, un . You are yielding the role to rush out first to me . . . . . . Hmm, but you see . . . . . . this is obviously a trap . . . . . . Then I will go . You just go sleep on your mamasp pillow . Pupu . Oh, is that so? Then Maa-kun, wee . She sat down in seiza and tapped herps . Dont go on standby! . . . . . . Ah, oi, Wise! Wise moved first with her back towards them . She walked up to Shirase, who was obviously looking strange, grasped her hand, and at that instant . *Omnf!* They were eaten . . . . . . . Hah? . . . . . . Oi, seriously . . . . . . ? Eaten . . . . . . as per ground area, the whole party was eaten along with the entire ce itself . The true identity of the trap was the very ce where Masatos group had arrived at . That was just like a huge snare . The instant when its prey touched the bait, which acted as a trigger, it would snap shut its trap . The ground surrounding Masatos group was folded up into two, and as if chewing, thorny trees started rubbing against one another . Hmm . I expected this would happen! Just like what I had read! *Ehen!* Then take care of it before the trap activates . Geez . . . . . . now then, mom . Lets go! . . . . . . Is what mom wanted to say, but . . . . . . mom seems to be unable to stand . Hah? Maybe she got injured . As he was getting anxious . . . . . . Funyaa . . . . . . Porta was sleeping on Mamakosp pillow in Masatos ce . Look, Wise! See! See! Yes, yes, I get it already! Momsp pillow did have a drowsiness inducing effect . How daring in this kind of situation . . . . . . but good job Porta! If mom cannot move! It will always be our turn from here on out! Lets do it, Masato! Yeah! Since its a good chance, lets try thebo effect! I agree! Then, lets go! One was on Masatos left middle finger . The other was on Wises right middle finger . Aderire Ring, which upon wearing adjusted its size, was shining as its effect was activated . Combo attack had started . Meanwhile, Masato was holding Firmament, but . . . . . . . Where exactly should I attack? I also want to know that! The folded-up ground . The grinding trees . They could only attack everything for the time being . Forgive me Mother Earth! Forgive me trees! Im sorry for being a hero who isnt eco friendly! . . . . . . Wise, follow up! OK! Cast Cancel! Explosion Ball(Bomba?Sfera)! Furthermore! Inferno(Fuoco?Fiamma)! In addition to Masatos sh, Wises magic followed . They cut, sted, and burned their surrounding Wait till my action power recovers! Hurry up! After resting a while Alright, lets go! OK! Cast Cancel! They cut, sted, and burned . They tried to attack randomly like that, but leaving aside thebo activation, there didnt seem to be a response . The big mouth of the ground continued to chew without getting affected, Masatos group seemed closer to being crushed . Oi this is bad! If we continue like this, we will really get eaten! I know that already! Then what should we do!? Attacking the surrounding doesnt seem to have any use! The only ce we havent attacked is . . . . . . just Shirase-san . . . . . . Y-Yeah . Shirase-san is clearly the key point . . . . . . identally was one thing, but directly attacking was a little . . . . . . meanwhile . Uh? Wheres Shirase-san? When they turned towards her, Shirases figure was not there . Where did Shirase go? . . . . . . Zzz . . . . . . There . Shirase was right next to Mamako . On the opposite side of Porta who was sleeping on Mamakosp pillow, Shirase was also in a deep sleep usingp pillow . Oi In addition, the parasitic root monster on her back was sleeping together with them . This . . . . . . dont tell me its moms new skill!? Mamako had learned the sleeping skill Mothersp pillow that would certainly make a maximum of two targets fall asleep, regardless of whether its an enemy or a friend, in exchange for her falling asleep as well . To even make a boss level monster fall asleep . . . . . . momsp pillow is scary . This is our chance! The parasitic root on Shirase-san is most likely the main body! The opponent cannot resist while sleeping, the two of us can cut and burn it to end this! Dont say it in THAT way . . . . . . doesnt that make us look like we are doing something terrible . . . . . . S-Sorry . . . . . . However, what they were actually going to do was just that . [Note: The opponent is a monster!] Masato randomly cut up the defenseless, sleeping opponent . [Note: The opponent is a monster!] Wise used Chainspell to burn the opponent who couldnt resist into a crisp . Those two were only considerate in words at the start, but their furious attacks continued . Masato! Finish! Leave it to meeeeeeeeeee! The tip of Holy Sword of the Sky Firmament pierced deeply into the root on Shirases back, victory was decided . Devils Root defeated! The widely stretched out Devils Root withered . The transformedndscape returned to normal, and Shirases body was released from being a host . She seems to be scorched in some ces? [Note: She was already dead the moment she became a host . Its not my fault] No penalty . And then, the result from the victory was disyed . At the same time, the window which informed them of level up *popopopon!* popped up continuously . Alright, good . A big boost in level ups, arge amount of SP get . Seems like I can learn some nice skills . . . . . . Hmm . . . . . . that battle gave a really bad impression, but we properly gave consideration and won! This is our victory! That, is our real ability! Thats right . Although Mamako-san has set the table, its certainly our power that . . . . . . rather, Masato attacked once, I attacked twice, so two thirds of that is thanks to me, right? D-Dont say that kind of thing . . . . . . even though I got into a good mood after so much trouble . . . . . . Yeah, yeah, sorry, sorry . Now then . . . . . . here . You wanna do this? Wise thrusted out her fist . This was that which had been interrupted many times . Of course he was going to do it . In celebration of their victory, their fists knocked against each other . And then . . . . . . *Hyahho!* *Yay!* and so on . The person who was watching over those children cheering after their victory was here . . . . . . . Moms role, perhaps its this kind of thing . Mamako murmured, and closed her eyes again . Supra?La?Magia?Peru?Mirare . . . . . . Awaken(Alzare)! Furthermore! Resurrection(Rianimato)! Wise used Chainspell . Awaken magic to wake Mamako and Porta up, and resurrection magic to revive Shirase . The nun with an unsociable face raised her body . This is everyone . We meet again . I am the Mysterious Nun Shirase . Im Shirase that doesnt inform you what that mystery is . She seemed to have returned to being an iprehensible person as usual . This was much better than that disgustingly sociable person . Masatos party patted their chests in relief . Now then . Without further ado . Shirase-san . Oi . Masato and Wise thrusted out their hands at the same time . With very nice smiles, Hand . It . Over, they said . . . . . . . Yes? What are these hands about? Obviously, our reward . Reward . Just thinking about taking our quest reward . Cause we defeated the boss . You said that there would be a reward, right? I see . . . . . . but regretfully, there is one thing I have to inform you about . The Devils Root here was this forests area boss, and not the quest objective for my request . The quest I requested starts right now . Eh . . . . . . seriously . . . . . . ? Seriously . However . . . . . . it seems that it appeared at a ce different from the setting . . . . . . theyout of the forest also seems to have changed . . . . . . and my condition just now was just like ount hacking . . . . . . as I thought, the possibility of that person modifying is . . . . . . Erm, Shirase-san? What are you mumbling about? I cant really hear it . Im sorry about that . Im just talking to myself, so you dont have to mind it . . . . . . Now then . Shirase lightly joined her hands into a praying posture . Well then, I am grateful for this reunion . Allow me to request your help for a quest . And the main content is? Possessing the rare and strong parent-child bond, using its power, please resolve the incident that happened in Maman Vige ahead . Was what she said . Erm . . . . . . maybe a more detailed exnation would help? Please investigate about it in the vige . Gathering the necessary information is also part of the quest . You should have just told us that . You wasted our time . This is also one form of the beauty of style[1] . . . . . . Now then, lets depart . I will also being along with you to Maman Vige . Well! Shirase-san has also be ourpanion! Moms deeply moved! I think that increasing the number ofpanions is a good thing! Im also deeply moved! Eh? Frankly speaking, I cant handle this person though . I dont particrly have any issues . Then, on that note . Mysterious Nun Shirase became theirpanion . Then Shirase casually moved next to Wise . I already said I cant handle you, why are youing closer!? Its just harassment . Fufufu . As they knew that she would likely do something like that, the otherpanions watched over them warmly . Now, lets go . . . . . . Speaking of which, Mamako-san, how is life over here? If there are any inconveniences, we will immediately deal with them . Hmm, lets see . . . . . . I want to spoil Maa-kun a little more . . . . . . For example, hugging him tightly or something . In that case, how about turning the hot spring in Maman Vige into a mixed one? Its the so-called skinship . Masato-kun would be unable to hold back ande clinging to you . Something like getting dangerously intimate . What should mom do!? Mom will be troubled! *Oh no . Its sho embarrashing . * She doesnt mean it like that, right!? Not in the forbidden way, right!? Other than that, how about administering some medicine? This world is outside the application of Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, so you can use any kind of medicine you want . Is it alright not having Pharmaceutical Affairs Law? Its not, but item usage and sales would otherwise be restricted . This treatment is unavoidable . Ah . . . . . . I have been using them normally, but recovery medicine is still a pharmaceutical drug . . . . . . As they engaged in a lively conversation with traces of a dangerous medication topic, they left the Lost Forest . After breaking through closely packed trees, the viges scenery expanded before them . There were few houses built between wide fields and oxen were leisurely strolling narrow field roads . The sunlight was gentle, the wind was gentle, and the scolding voices aimed towards children ying around the crops were also gentle . That was Maman Vige . Meanwhile . Then, I will be going . I will never forget the number of steps I have walked with everyone . Shirase stopped being theirpanion . Eeh!? Suddenly leaving!? Even though we have only walked around thirty steps together after bingpanions!? The correct number is twenty-eight steps . My promise was to walk with everyone until Maman Vige . Promise must be fulfilled, thats the rule of Shirase style . Shirase-san, can we be together for a bit longer? I want to chat with Shirase-san some more . Im very happy for your feeling, but I have some other work to do from now on . Please forgive me . Well then . . . . . . ah, before that . Shirase brought her lips next to Wises ear . Your mother seems to be nearby, so I think that you should use this chance to talk with her a bit . Would you want me to apany you? Masato overhearing the content of that secret whisper by coincidence was a secret . Wise seemed a little lost, but she turned her back to Shirase . . . . . . . Why dont you hurry up and leave? Since I dont have anything to say . I see . Then it cant be helped . . . . . . Well then, everyone . I bid my farewell here . Please stay well until we meet again . Shirase politely excused herself, then headed into Maman Vige . He was a little worried about Wise who was facing the other way, but he dismissed it for now . . . . . . . Now that thats done, what do we do now? Even if you ask what to do . . . . . . since she had some business, it cant be helped . After saying goodbye to Shirase-san, we should go to Maman Vige . Thats true . Then, lets go . Coming to terms with that slight loneliness, Masatos party walked towards Maman vige . However, as a result of their destination being the same, they felt like they were following Shirase, who was walking ahead . The distance between them was about two meters, but since they had already bid farewell, it felt wrong to call out to her . . . . . . . So . . . . . . Awkward . . . . . . All five people, including Shirase, continued walking in that suffocating subtle atmosphere . Im sorry to bother you when you are busy . Could you spare me a bit of your time? Eh? . . . . . . Y-You all, you appear to be adventurers, could it be that you came through that forest!? Wow, amazing! Youre all such youngdies! Oh you jest, calling me a youngdy . Despite looking like this, Im already a mother, do you see the fifteen-year-old boy here? He is my son, Maa-kun . . . . . . Hey Maa-kun, say hello . Mom! Stop introducing your son every single time you meet someone, do I have to keep telling you that!? Ueeeeeeeh!? Could it be that you are not fifteen years old!? . . . . . . S-Such a young and beautiful mother, its my first time seeing one like that since I was born . . . . . . Thank you . . . . . . So umm, may I ask some things? As they were speaking to the vigers, Shirase had already entered before them . Thank you for caring about us . Masato thanked her in his heart as he listened to the vigers stories . Based on what they heard, there seemed to be some trouble brewing in the Maman Vige . However, they had to listen to the vige chief for the details, so they quickly went to his mansion . Geez . . . . . . I wish they could tell us quickly without wasting our time . . . . . . I honestly feel the same, but dont say that . This is meant for the beauty of style . These vigers have practised a lot . Now, where could the vige chiefs home be . . . . . . It must be that! My eyes are never wrong! A single residence was standing alone, back facing the forest . An old man, apparently the vige chief showed up holding a cane, as some viger probably called him earlier . They went into the house under vige chiefs guidance . From his story, this acted as the vige chiefs mansion, vige gathering spot, and also a lodging, since this vige did not have an inn . In the dining room of such a big mansion, as they were moistening their throat with purple shiso juice which served as a weing drink, the vige chief performed his duty of telling them the situation . It happened a few days ago . A devil that calls herself [Queen of Night] appeared . Queen of Night . . . . . . Devil . . . . . . With her sudden appearance, she forced the vigers into submission with her great power, and made a certain demand from us . . . . . . offer a sacrifice, if you value your lives, she said . Dont tell me you need to offer the most beautiful girl in the vige? What a ssic unforgivable fellow! Masato enraged at that point . He believed that getting angry there was what a hero should do . Aint that right? Yeah, thats right . . . . . . However . Ah, no no, she doesnt want a girl . Shes a Queen anyway . Ah, thats true . If shes a queen, then she is a female as well . Yeah . She even said that she didnt want to see any girls, regardless of the situation . . . . . . what she demanded was [The most handsome and macho host in this vige with pectoral and abdomen muscles that I wont get tired of even after stroking them for a whole day] . Heh . . . . . . somehow an image of a really dumb erotic MILF appeared in my head . . . . . . Seeing hispanions nces, Mamako was smiling bitterly, Porta was giving a cute nk look as she didnt understand the meaning . . . . . . Wise was holding her head in agony . The content of her demand would indeed warrant this kind of a reaction . Vige chief appealed with an expression full of distress . The live sacrifice was promised to be handed over tonight . There isnt much time left and we cant refuse . There are no vigers who meet the requirements, we also searched around . . . . . . when I was so troubled by this, you all have arrived . . . . . . umm, how should I ask you . . . . . . Ah, I know what vige chief-san is thinking . It''s basically that kind of thing . Yes . First, with a smile, Id say Please dont mind and stay here . Then, wed prepare free meals, free rooms, free service at our viges prided hot spring, then try to extend your stay even if a bit forceful, and finally making you all beat the Queen somehow, is what I thought of . Thats quite above of my expectations . Not by relying on us, but by a smile huh . . . . . . Well, fine by me . In any case, they had already epted to be dragged into this quest . Dusk arrived early for the Maman Vige that was surrounded by a forest . Tree shadows stretched by the setting sun enveloped the vige, and night arrived quickly . Along with that darkness, time drew close as the promised meeting with the devil called Queen of Night approached . However, before that, they were going to relieve their fatigue from the journey and regain their energy first . Kua~ . . . . . . I cant get enough of it~, this is . . . . . . a good bath~, Mamama~n . In the wide open-air hot spring built from rocks, Masato had the whole hot spring to himself . Maman Viges prided hot spring, it was also known as [Mamans Milky Bath] . The instant he saw the hot spring signboard behind the vige chiefs mansion, he gave it a second thought before going in as he was afraid that his reputation would be damaged, but it was a hot spring after all . When he stripped away his clothes and pride and soaked all the way up to his shoulders, What a good bath~, Mamama~n he was already enved by the hot spring . Not good~ It seems I may have be more beautiful . He scooped up the milky white bathwater and sshed it onto his cheeks, making them silky smooth . Hmm . Its going to be scary to look into the mirrorter . Masato mumbled as he carried on with his facial massage . . . . . . No, no, thats not how it is . It was not the ce for beauty care . There was something he had to confirm . Masato called out to the female bath beyond the partition . Ooi, mom . Can you listen for a moment? Oh, what is it? And the reply came from behind him . Turning back, he hoped that it wasnt the case, but it was . Mamako, with her hair tied up, was there as if it was natural, and entered the hot water bath unrestrained . Of course, her body was not d in anything, from nape to back, and to her slim waist, the milky white bathwater followed her bodyline as it trickled down . . . . . . The bathwater droplets dripped down from her hips . Something like that, I didnt see, I didnt see anything . Dont watch, dont watch . . . . . . . Oi . Why is mom here? Since its a rare chance, mom was thinking of entering with Maa-kun together . We are mother and son after all, its fine, right? I will consent to it afterpromising ten billion steps if this was a parent-child exclusive hot spring, but unfortunately, this is a public bath . A public bath that the vigers share . I asked the vige chief about it, and he said that he has reserved it for us today . So its alright . Kuh, doing unnecessary things . . . . . . Thats why . . . . . . hurry up ande in, you two! Nows your chance, when Maa-kun is gazing at my body in a daze! Im not looking at you like that! . . . . . . More importantly, eh? . . . . . . Those two are also entering . . . . . . ? Heey . You cant turn back . Look over here . Those two are still girls of young age, so if you are not tactful . *Squish . * . . . . . . Please be more tactful about your son who is also of a young age . Masatos head was pushed into those bountiful breasts before his eyes . Behind him, *Pita pita, don!*, someone dashed towards the hot spring and leapt in . S-Sorry to keep you waiting! Im already soaked all the way to the shoulder, so its alright! Porta seemed to have entered . Only Wise was left, but . . . . . . Wait, are we seriously having a mixed bath!? This is a joke, right? This is impossible!? Oh my . You cant enter the parent-child hot spring? Then you cant be my daughter after all . How unfortunate . No, hold on! I will enter if thats a possibility! . . . . . . If I can be Mamako-sans daughter, then thats the most important . . . . . . after hearing that, then all the more . . . . . . grr grr . . . . . . Then please, wee . I believe that you understand that letting your towel soak in the hot spring is bad etiquette, right? I am strict on such kind of matter, you know? I know that! I dont need such a thing! She threw the towel that was hiding her slightly t body near her feet, and bravely came closer stark naked . . . . . . and with a ssh, Wise soaked herself in the hot spring . Masato! If you look this way, you are dea . . . . . . Hey Wise-chan . I dont like it when a girl uses that kind of anguage, you know? Uu . . . . . . I-I wont do anything even if you look this way, but keep it in moderation! O-Ou . . . . . . In moderation also meant that it would be fine if he looked, which implied that he was given permission . Mamako with two breast inds floating as she soaked in the hot spring . Porta with her important shoulder bag stacked on top of her head without leaving her side . Wise was submerged all the way to the line barely below her nose in highest level of alert mode . And then Masato, who was somehow sitting in seiza . The four of them became mixed bathpanions! Masatos individual Mixed Bath Bastard level 1 title get! Mom . . . . . . what are you thinking . . . . . . Didnt Shirase also say this? Skinship can promote intimacy . Mom also thinks that its a good idea . Thats why with everyone . . . . . . Are you happy with moms support? Guh . . . . . . seriously . . . . . . good grief . . . . . . Geez . . . . . . It was not aint this time . He wasnt thanking her, either . Masato tried to absent-mindedly soak in the bath . . . . . . Though frankly speaking, it was impossible to be absent-minded . Now then, lets chat . Maa-kun has some things to say about the battle against the Queen of Night, right? Did mom guess it? Yes, that! Thats it! Masato sshed his face, tightened his expression, and began his talk . It would be a serious talk regarding battle tactics from now on . Time to pay attention . Vige chiefs story said that she is a devil, but we dont know what she actually is . For example, her strength or attack pattern . In any case, we will need information first . . . . . . say mom, did the guide book have anything written? About that . . . . . . the guide book has recorded the data of many monsters, but there arent any devils with the name Queen of Night . Even the guide book has no data . . . . . . thats . . . . . . Omission . There was also the possibility of a newly added monster . The game Masatos party was participating in was in the beta test phase . At any time, there could be an update before the official release, so thats also . . . . . . Meanwhile . Queen of Night is magic type . Attack, support, recovery, she can do everything . On top of that, she has Cast Cancel, so we cant aim for the opening during chanting . Furthermore, she has turn-based invincible defense, you must do a three turn and above chain attack in order to actually damage her . A very troublesome opponent . It was Wise who gave out all the information . Mamako and Porta were looking at her in admiration . . . . . . However, Masato did not . Of course, he was bothered by it . . . . . . . Thats quite a lot of details . Of course . Since shes . . . . . . a . . . . . . She is? E-Erm . . . . . . erm . . . . . . ah, its . . . . . . that, that . . . . . . ah, uh . . . . . . Wise was already behaving suspiciously, like a clich example of a suspicious person, her eyes darting around here and there, D-Dont look here! You ero boy! Bu!? Masato was sshed with hot bathwater . However, stopping there wouldnt befit Masato . This was the best chance to peek at those slightly flushed corbones and the upper part of that pettanko . [2] It was an important duty . Oi . L-Like I said! Its not some strange reason! . . . . . . Umm . . . . . . I knew those informations before joining you all! There were some rumors about this! I just heard about this! And you want me to believe that? Believe me! We arepanions! Doubting yourpanion is the worst! Human trash! Youre going that far, eh!? . . . . . . Ah whatever, I got it already . Lets go with that, for the time being . For the time being, that is . You just do that! . . . . . . Geez . . . . . . hmm . . . . . . it sure is hot . I might be getting a little light-headed . Isnt this hot spring a bit too hot? Wise rose up, and her slightly reddish hips sat onto the edge of the hot spring . It didnt seem to be only due to the bath . She started fanning her whole body with her own hands, as she had gotten hot . . . . . . And then, Wise noticed . She was sitting stark naked before Masato . . . . . . . Uh . . . . . . oh . . . . . . ? He had a premonition that her maiden shame would explode . However, Masato was unexpectedly calm . Since he had already resolved himself and gave up . Well, hold on, Wise . Give me some time to speak myst words . . . . . . Mom,ter on, I will be receiving the punishment for seeing a maidens bare skin, taking on shame-filled magic and then die bravely . Due to the asion, I will be dying multiple times . However, please dont worry . I will definitelye back to life . Thats true . This is a game after all . Shirase-san also returned back to life many times . Then mom will believe in you and watch over you . I have recovery items prepared, so it will be alright! Please dont worry! Thanks Porta . . . . . . Now then, Wise . Without further ado, go ahead . In order not to involve the vige, Masato took his stance with his back facing the forest . . . . . . However . H-Hmph! D-D-D-Dont underestimate me! For someone like you, punishment in this situation would feel like a reward! S-S-S-So I wont do that! What, did you say . . . . . . no punishment, you say . . . . . . you, are you fine with that? Hng hng! Are you regretting? Hey, are you regretting? If you are regretting, then go dig a hole around here and keep shouting Thank you very much! which you didnt get a chance to say! . . . . . . Kukuku . . . . . . ahaha . . . . . . uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! Wise ran away . She abandoned the punishment and ran away . Masato, who narrowly escaped death, absentmindedly murmured . . . . . . . . . Thank you, very much . . . . . . Thank you for forgiving me, thank you for not hurting me . . . . . . even though those words should have been used correctly, they dispersed into nothingness in the wind . Meanwhile, on the other hand, in the forest behind vige chiefs mansion, at a certain location . There were no chirping birds or buzzing insects, as they have all fled from that ce . This is strange . . . . . . ording to the promise during the hot spring event, Masato-kun should be flying over here by now, but . . . . . . hes noting, huh . Shirase lightly clicked her tongue in her mind . This was totally out of her expectations . If somemotion had happened right now, she mightve been able to use the gap when the other party was distracted to escape . The vige, which she could see far away, was still as quiet as ever . . . . . . meanwhile . What is it? . . . . . . No, its nothing . As a voice filled with joy called out to her, Shirase stopped turning back and looked ahead . However, she did not look at the other person . The scenery over there . . . . . . it mightve been a luscious sight to some people, but it was an ugly scenery for those who did not have such preferences . Five bishounens . [3] They were all half-naked, one was crawling on his fours acting as a seat, one was standing still to act as a backrest, the two on left and right stretched out their arms to act as armrest, with thest one crouching down like a turtle to serve as a footstool . The one sitting on the bishounen chair made from the bodies of said bishounens was Queen of Night . Tanned skin, morous body, and goat-like horns on her head . . . . . . The devilish queen did not fix her obscenely disheveled evening dress, and looked over with a shrewd nce, disying her indulgence in grape wine and bishounen chair . So, what is it? Do you still have something to tell me? No, its nothing . I have understood your attitude very well . Then what should we do? Your actions have greatly deviated from the games original intention . As such, we have no choice but to take action and stop providing service to you for breaking the contents of the contract youve signed at the beginning . Oh myl, is that so? How unfortunate . . . . . . But I will be troubled . . . . . . I dont seem to be good at being reasonable . . . . . . I may unexpectedly retaliate . Its useless . We have already made arrangements to neutralize you . . . . . . Now then, without further dy . Shirase quickly raised her hand . That was the cue . The Administrative monitoring the live situation over here responded to the cue, and activated forced ount termination . The Queen would be logged out without a doubt . . . . . . That was supposed to happen, but . . . . . . . Eh? Nothing happened . The queen was still sitting on the bishounen chair, right before Shirase without a change . Ufufu . What happened? Could it be that you wanted to eliminate me from the system side? . . . . . . But its useless . I have a special power . Special power? What exactly . . . . . . Well, what could it be . . . . . . Are we finished here? Then let me end it . Queen of Night sharpened her gaze, and then pointed at Shirase . . . . . . . tsk . . . . . . ! Shirases body was robbed of freedom, just with that . She could not move her body . This is . . . . . . hacking, is it . . . . . . I suppose this is the power she mentioned . . . . . . She could not resist at all . The other party probably would not hesitate to remove any obstacles . If that was the case, then she would end up dead . However, Shirase was calm . . . . . . Because she had a feeling . I would like to confirm one more time before the end arrives, is that alright? Yeah, go ahead . You have no intention of fixing the rift between you and your daughter? No way . I am living freely . I refuse the notion of bing intimate with my child . Are you really fine with that? Isnt it obvious? Dont make me repeat myself . That kind of a stupid girl . . . . . . in fact, see? These boys are good boys . They properly listen to what I say, such good boys . Arent they wonderful sons? I have always wanted a child like this . What mother would turn her children into furniture . . . . . . no, its useless to say anything to you . Yeah thats right . So you can leave me alone already . Goodbye . Queen of Night lightly flicked her finger . A shockwave spread from that fingertip, and shot out at once . . . . . . Shirase was easily blown back and smashed against a tree . *Prick . * Calmly looking at the branch that pierced her from her back, Shirase closed her eyes . The n to neutralize the queen from outside the game ended in failure . However, it was not over . Hope was still there, inside of the game . The next time I open my eyes, that reliable mother and son pair will probably be here . . . . . . And with their power, they would without a doubt guide everything in the right direction . Holding such premonition in her chest, Shirase was put into a coffin . Volume 1 - 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 - A child is a child and a parent is just a parent, there are various issues to being humans, but doing something about them is what being a pair of parent and child is all about . Masato came out of the hot spring and headed towards the dressing room . Right in there, probably prepared by the vige chief, a dangerous, yet attractive thing was prepared . . . . . . . It says, Mamans milk . . . . . . !? No, hold on . Dont misunderstand . What was prepared was the ssic treat taken aftering out of a bath, some well-chilled milk(in a bottle) . It was made from cow milk produced in the Maman vige, hence the name . Do you want to drink Mamans milk? Kuh! Its different! Its not like that! At most, its for growing taller in the future! Masato put one hand on his waist and drank the milk in one go . Puha . Delicious . In the meantime . Masato, you are there, right? Can you spare a moment? A voice called out to him from the other side of the dressing rooms door . It was Wises voice . O-Ou . . . . . . yeah Im here but . . . . . . dont tell me you are going to punish me now? If so, then at least give me some time to wear my clothes . Getting blown away in full nude is really too . . . . . . Why the honorifics? Rather, Im not going to punish you . I just have something to talk with you about . O-Ou . . . . . . ? It was simply talking, but he could also imagine her sending him flying right after seeing each other . Masato decided to wear his clothes first anyway . He put on the bear-print briefs humbly made by Porta, then wore a shirt . As Masato was putting on his clothes, Wise started talking with some strangely picked words . You see . . . . . . Im going to head out for a little bit, or like . . . . . . Hah? Going out you say, where? Where . . . . . . Im just going to take a stroll in the nearby forest, something like that, such kind of feeling, or the like . . . . . . Oi oi, we are going to enter boss battle right after this . Even so, strolling, and to the forest as well . . . . . . its already pretty dark, isnt it dangerous? Monsters have also started appearing, I think that its too dangerous for you to go alone . Ah, un, thats true, but . . . . . . ah . . . . . . in that case, does Masato want to tag along? Haa? Why must I go too? He questioned her without thinking . Wise did not reply immediately, she took time to think of some things, then absentmindedly said . . . . . . . Nevermind, after all . Im going alone then . Hah? Oi, whats with that? Youre acting strange . . . . . . huh? He quickly finished changing and opened the dressing rooms door, but her figure was already gone . As he looked towards the direction of the forest, he could see a figure in red fading into the darkness . It was probably Wise, who was entering the forest . She really intends to take a stroll in that ce huh . . . . . . on top of that, she seemed to moving forward in the direction without even a single animal trail . . . . . . She looked strange regardless . . . . . . if I chase after her now . . . . . . now is not the time to think about something like this! Geez! Masato picked up the Holy Sword of the Sky Firmament that was leaning against the wall, and dashed out of the dressing room . However, even though chasing after her was the correct choice, he might have been too careless . Damn . . . . . . I should have at least brought some light source . . . . . . what a failure . . . . . . He just rushed into the forest that was known for making people get lost, furthermore, it was during a time without any sunlight and he did not bring any equipments . It was not wrong to say that this action was equal to suicide . Good children must not imitate it . He was moving around without knowing left or right, neither did he know what he was stepping on . Masato was advancing with poor visibility . Ugh!? Stumbled, Nuoo!? Even as his face rushed into a spider web, he kept searching for Wise . That fe is probably lost also . . . . . . and with me getting lost as well, it wont be over until I find what Im looking for . . . . . . please spare me from something like that . . . . . . oi, Wise! Not there!? You are there, right!? More importantly, please stay where you are! He called out to the bushes, lifted up a fallen tree and checked below Oh, a horde of dung beetles!? Something like that, she surely would not be under there . He searched and searched, but could not see her . Only the clock kept ticking . Masato was at a loss, he looked up into the sky aimlessly . What he saw in the seams between the trees and branches was the clear night sky with a moon floating on it . . . . . . He saw a swaying shadow . Nn? Theres something above! A monster huh . . . . . . wait . . . . . . oi . What he saw above was the sole of a shoe . It was the sole of a boot he remembered seeing somewhere . Itnded without a sound, stepping on Masatos face as if it was a matter of course, and pushed him to the ground just like that . There was only one person who would do something like this . Haa . . . . . . what do you want? Could it be that this is the punishment for that thing earlier? Werent you going with the no punishment n? Its not a punishment . This is simplynding . Youre the one at fault for standing on mynding spot . This brat . . . . . . It was Wise whonded on Masatos face . And since she hadnded on his face . . . . . . Tomorrow is pink day, huh Did you say something? No, not really The underwear for next days use was exposed openly, he nced at it in amazement . So? What are you doing here? Thats my line . What are you . . . . . . hmm . . . . . . ? As he spoke halfway, Masato suddenly noticed . The words that Shirase whispered to Wise, the problem at Maman vige, and Wises attitude after hearing about it, this whole situation . . . . . . that might have been the case, there were many leads suggesting that hypothesis . To Masato, he felt that this was the correct answer . He asked just in case . Hey, Wise . I may have understood the whole story, but . . . . . . what is your rtionship with that Queen, or would it be better if I dont ask you now? Thats true . I think its better if you dont ask . That way it will be easier for you to fight . I believe that it doesnt make much of a difference in that regard . . . . . . Then what? You want me to say it myself that one who threatened the vige and demanded an offering of a muscr man that she could yed around with is my that? Even though I already feel like vomiting blood? Even though Im about to shed tears of blood? Wise stared at him with her widely opened, bloodshot eyes . There was no doubt that the atmosphere was somehow different from expressing gratitude, but well, its not a bad atmosphere, Masato epted that sensation . Then . Then that means, you are going to secretly make contact and somehow persuade her . Is it okay to take it like that? Thats right . I cant really leave it alone after all . Im not unrted either . However, when ites down to it, you are a little insecure, so you invited me toe along as a mental support . Wait, thats not right! I didnt really intend to go with you because Im feeling insecure, I totally didnt have such thoughts! Im totally not thinking about that! You idiot, getting full of yourself! Im going to Chainspell instant death magic at you, you hear!? Wise denied with a face blushing so hard, that he could notice it in the dark, but well, since the person herself denied it, then he should just leave it at that? Its not like that, its not like that! It just means that, as a form of insurance, I will bring you along, thats all! As a form of insurance . . . . . . Its in case my words dont reach her! Its possible that she will attack all of a sudden! Shes that kind of person! . . . . . . If one in a million chance it ends up in a battle, three consecutive attacks are necessary to damage the Queen . Thebo attack between the two of us is necessary . Doing that can break through her invincible defense and damage her . I see . . . . . . thats where Ie in with this essory used forbo . Yeah . This . The two took out their Aderire Rings from their pockets, and Wise put it on her right ring finger . Hurry, you too . O-Ou . . . . . . Masato followed suit for the time being . There was no deeper meaning in this action . With that, Masato suddenly thought of something . If were considering a battle scenario, wont moms firepower be necessary? Calling her toe with us just in case . . . . . . No . Hold that thought . Please, lets go there without asking Mamako-san toe along . Whys that? Its certainly true that she would be a great help in a battle . . . . . . if my good-for-nothing mother and someone elses nice, young and pretty mother were to meet at the same ce . . . . . . spare me from showing the disparity between our families, or like . . . . . . do you get it? Or rather, understand it! *Stare!* Wises eyes once again opened wide with intense bloodshot I-I get it already! I see your point already! A son, who was happy with a mother like Mamako, would only achieve the opposite effect, had he tried to convince her anymore . He should listen to her wish here . T-Then the two of us will go first . The first objective is to try persuading her at most . However, if that fails, we will not fight . How about that? Okay . . . . . . If possible, before meeting that idiot, I want to check our cooperation when the timees . . . . . . ah, I just found something good . Some shadows were lurking between the trees before them . The forest was a habitat for monsters . Even though they had defeated the area boss, it didnt mean that they would disappear . The monsters had ample fighting spirit . They immediately started their attacks . Do you need an exnation for cooperation? No, dont need . I already have an image . Then, lets go! With a nice feeling, take care of me! Gotcha! First, let me . . . . . . receive! Wolves, deers, bears, evil beasts with changed eye colors came assaulting . Dealing with that first was Masatos role . Masato leaped out right in front of the enemies to attract their hate . Then he thrust out his left arm and deployed a defensive shield - the additional effect of his armored jacket . He received the enemies attacks with one hand . *Crash!* Tsk! But I withstood it! . . . . . . Back you go! Pushing the enemies back with his shield, Masato unsheathed his Holy Sword Firmament in a perfect motion . The moment he cut down a nearby wolf . Wise! Combo! Cast Cancel! me Explosion(Bomba?Fiamma)! Furthermore! me Explosion(Bomba?Fiamma)! Explosion after explosion burned the enemies to smithereens . An overwhelming victory! Alright! Now then, collect loot! Then the two of them started gathering gems . Having money was an important matter . And well, it felt something like that . Masato on defense feels quite nice . It makes fighting really easy . We may have a goodbination . Thats true . Rather, keep collecting . I received some damage that my auto recovery from the protective gear has yet to catch up . If we are going to fight that idiot, Masato will first receive the attack, I will save up my power and wait for a chance . Next turn Masato will attack, I willbo, and blow her away in one go . No, wait, you need to add a recovery buff in your action . A weakened defender will die without recovery . Its like when rabbits, when left alone for too long, die earlier from loneliness . It seems that rabbits, contrary to popr belief, dont die from being alone over a long time, you know? Eh, really? I didnt know that . . . . . . more importantly, its about recovery . Yea yea, I understand . When the timees, I will be flexible . Gem collectionpleted . Now then . Lets get going then . . . . . . is what I want to say, but speaking of which, where should we . . . . . . ? Dont worry . I got a map to the location where the vige chief was going to hand over the sacrifice . Leave guiding to me . Understood . Then . . . . . . lets go . They bumped fists lightly and went deeper into the forest . Deeper into the darkness . . . . . . . Based on my feeling, it should be soon . I also feel the same . We need to be alert from here on out . Being even more cautious, they moved forward amongst bushes while avoiding the road . Gently pushing aside the leaves and branches to take a look . . . . . . in the open space of the forest, something seemed to be moving . Under the moonlight, a shadow rose up . It was a swirling vortex of darkness . Oi, whats that . . . . . . i swirling . . . . . . I have seen warp holes like that in other games before, but . . . . . . Its exactly that . . . . . . Itsing . The dark vortex suddenly elerated its revolutions and expanded itself . After it reached the size of an entrance, a strong perfume wafted over from the other side . Something wasing out of it . Soon, it showed itself . It was a bewitching woman with well-tanned skin . Her body, wrapped in a glittering evening dress, was well-endowed, slim, and bountiful . Her erotic limbs swung in motion as she moved forward . More than anything, what attracted Masatos eyes were the two horns growing out from both sides of her head . Those ugly, twisted horns clearly proved that she was not human . Just like a devil . . . . . . This is Queen of Night, huh . . . . . . The opponent was someones mother and he was aware of the fact that she woulb be one of the test yers . The Queen probably used a transformation magic to change her appearance . . . . . . Masato took a quick nce at Wise, who somewhat resembled her, and focused his attention on the Queen again . The arriving Queen lightly snapped her fingers . Five half-naked bishounens immediately walked out, joined their bodies like gymnasts and created a chair . The Queen lowered herself on it as if it was natural and smiled bewitchingly . Fufufu . Today is a memorable day . The day I will be getting my sixth son . What kind of a boy will he be, I wonder . . . . . . aah, thats right . He could stay in a bridge pose and let his abdominal muscle be a table . Thatd be nice . Pressing my hand on it, stroking those abdominal muscles with my fingers while I eat weiners . . . . . . Ufufufu! The best luxury! Herughter, that seemed joyful from the bottom of her heart, was getting louder as the Queen continued to mutter . Un . She was the type of person he did not want to get involved with . Seeing that behavior, Masato was frankly dumbfounded for unknown reasons, as for Wise . . . . . . . That idiot motherrr . . . . . . how dumb must she get until shes satisfieddd . . . . . . ! She was already gone . She seriously snapped . Incredible veins . C-Calm down, Wise! Well reason with her first! Talkinges first! Its toote for words! I really hate that thing for being my mother! Im going to murder that stupid mother and then die as well! Calm down! If you make a ruckus . . . . . . ! Yeah . Of course I will notice . ! The Queen nced over at their direction, a thick and well-binded grimoire had already materialized in her hand . An attack wasing . Oi oi! She suddenly wants to fight! Theres no room for talking! In that case, lets change the n! Lets first blow her away and force her to grow up, then after an hour of sermons, we will talk about it! Were going, Masato! It cant be helped! Lets do it! Masato and Wise flew out towards that throne, at that instant . Silence(Tacere) . The Queens pre-emptive attack . The magic with Cast Cancel activated from her throne assaulted Masato and Wise . However, Masato was not affected . Wises magic was sealed . Alright, I quit . Retreat . Thanks for the hard work . Ah geez I cant do this . Oi, wait just a minute, you useless girl! Dont give up so quickly . . . . . . ! Death(Morte) . As Wise was looking for a ce to lie down around there, the Queens magic was activated again . Death god prated through Wise, and after instantly dying, she was encased in a coffin . Oi oi oi oi! Thats too merciless! . . . . . . Damn it! Since it hase to this, I will do it myself! Calling out like that seemed to be pointless . Like Wise said, he had to defeat her first, then make her listen to him . There didnt seem to be any other choice . In that case . Kicking away his anxiety, stepping in with bravery, Masato rushed at Queen of Night instantly . Oooooooo! The Holy Sword of the Sky Firmament reflected the moonlight as he swung it sharply . And the sh caught the Queen . . . . . . however, what was cut was one piece of the Veil of Darkness that were deployed around the Queen . He did not deal any damage to the actual body . To make matter worse, the shattered veil was quickly repaired, and the twoyered defense immediately recovered itself to three . Tch! This is the turn-based invincible defense huh! So troublesome! Fufufu . Sorry for being invincible? . . . . . . Speaking of which, who are you? Suddenly shing at me without even greeting, dont you have any manners? Im sorry about that! . . . . . . Im apanion of that dead Sage over there! Because that fe wanted to persuade you, I made a gant entrance to help her, like a busybody hero! Oh, is that so . . . . . . Hearing Masatos speech halfway, the Queens eyes distorted ufortably . She seemed to be displeased . Haa . . . . . . how stupid . Aah, so worthless . Worthless, you say, thats not how it is! Wise was unexpectedly worried about . . . . . . ! Worthless . Queen of Night bent her index finger and flicked . An invisible pressure burst out instantly, sending Masato flying away with furious momentum . Gaha!? . . . . . . O-Oi . . . . . . why . . . . . . was that, magic just now . . . . . . somethings different . . . . . . ? I just flicked my finger, you know? It really was just that . . . . . . Fufufu . . . . . . ahahahahaha! The Queen made arge swing with her arm, in that instant, the space screamed as it was distorted . An invisible shockwave from her finger that could easily flick a person away . With its fierce power further enhanced several times due to its increased size, it assaulted Masato just like that . !? He yelled in pain as his back hit a tree . He suddenly realized that he could not move his body . Guh . . . . . . oi, whats with this!? . . . . . . Hah . . . . . . stun effect!? Yes yes, its that . Inflicting a temporary immobile status, or something like that . I have only received a simple exnation so I learned little about it . But its convenient . After that, just . . . . . . need to do this, I suppose . The Queen raised her hand . The dark vortex at her back quickly changed into a conical shape . The sharp point faced towards Masato . He was in its unavoidable piercing course . After finishing her preparations to end the fight, the Queen spat out . You sure have some nerve, showing up now without any concern . Did you think you could do something by appealing to my feelings? Aah, so worthless . Seriously troublesome . Something like parent and child . . . . . . Hmph, well, whatever . A nuisance just needs to be eliminated . You showed up here, so youre just as guilty . Disappear this instant . . . . . . . Im finished!? He couldnt even take a defensive stance, he could only await defeat . And, at that moment, the earth suddenly shook . The vibrations gradually increased in strength . An earthquake? . . . . . . No, its different . . . . . . This shaking . . . . . . could it be!? It was just that could it be . The ground before Masato suddenly bumped up, and a sharp tower pierced out of it . He remembered this scene . This was . . . . . . finding her sons location regardless of how far apart they were, interfering whatever situation was happening in that ce, the support skill Mothers Fang . That meant . . . . . . Maa-kun! Youre over there! Mom ising over now! She came . It was Mamako . White silver armor donned over her one-piece dress, her right hand held the Holy Sword of Mother Earth Terra di Madre, her left hand held the Holy Sword of Mother Sea Altura, carrying Porta on her back, Mamako gantly appeared . Her appearance under the moonlight was full of dignity, like a hero arriving to protect the downtrodden from danger . Mama-san! I will take a look at Wise! Please do . I will take a look at Maa-kun . . . . . . is what I wanted to say . . . . . . before that, there seems to be someone who needs an opponent . Ah, will you be able to be my opponent? Im, really strong, you know? Being strong or not doesnt matter . . . . . . Regardless of who you are, I cannot forgive you for doing cruel things to my cute son! I bet on my name as a mother that I will not forgive you! Wh . . . . . . !? It was an instant . Mamako already closed the distance between her and the Queen, swinging her crossed swords mercilessly, aiming for her head . The Veil of Darkness defended her from atattack . However, multiple stone des and water bullets which followed those shes grazed the Queens skin, they were shallow, but they wounded her . Guu!? H-How!? This great me was hit!? It didnt deal a lot of damage, but the attacks had certainly connected . The shocked Queen activated her magic in panic . Shield(Barriera)! She desperately piled up her defenses . Its not over yet! Here I go! W-What!? How are you attacking so often!? Arent you too unreasonable!? In reality, Mamakos attack consisted mainly of the stone des and water bullets that appeared with her sword swings, while the swings themselves were not taken into ount . However, the Queens invincible defense was turn-based . Even if there was no damage, it would count as one turn of attacks with a certain degree of impact, removing oneyer of defense . I do hold some regrets, but . . . . . . as expected, my mom is really great . . . . . . too strong . . . . . . Chasing with overwhelming speed, Mamako destroyed her defenses again and again . The Queen deployed defensive shields right after the destroyed ones . Their attack and defense exchanges were like a furious storm . Especially the aftershock from Mamakos all-target attack, which mowed down the trees and grass easily and shattered the earth with tremendous force . Truly, a fierce battle . Masato was staring at her current state . Ha!? Not good! My role! Thats when Mamako noticed Masatos gaze, she pushed the Queen back with one strike using all of her strength and hurriedly went to Masato to ask for permission . Eh? What is it? H-Huh? Mom, what is it all of a sudden . . . . . . Sorry, Maa-kun! Even though moms role is to support Maa-kun, she went overboard! But mom has realized it! What it is that mom should do now! Mamako showed a gentle smile, held out her hand and told him . Come, Maa-kun . Nows the time! *Go ahead . * Its not Nows the time right!? Even if you yield it to me, Im still in trouble!? There is no chance or what for me at all! As you can see, I cant move at all! No way! Then, will you get betterter!? I am the one who wants to know that! More importantly, instead of me, go be the Queens opponent . . . . . . wait . . . . . . aah? Before his eyes Kuh! I have to improve the settings some more! The Queen expanded the dark vortex and escaped while leaving her bishounen chair . Her figure disappeared in an instant . The contact with Queen of Night ended in a failure . After the battle, they immediately opened a reflection meeting . Like I said! You couldve finished it, mom! Its okay to push her around with your firepower and go all out! Defeating her like that would have been good! Why did you withdraw!? B-But Maa-kun! What!? Mom cannot spew fire . Mom doesnt have a stove . Like I said, we are not talking about stove here, how many times must I repeat myself! Firepower basically means attack power! Remember that! T-Thats right . Sorry, mom is bad at remembering things . . . . . . really sorry . . . . . . Mamako showed an apologetic face and lowered her head deeply . . . . . . But before that . Ah, no! Hold on a moment! Masato pressed Mamakos cheeks with his hands and raised her face . Funya? Maa-bun? Mothers squeezed face before him I pressed the wrong ce! Anyway, he raised her face . Barely safe? I dont feel that its an out . However, Masato was able to notice . I cant help but to yell with this momentum . . . . . . then it will be the same as before . Thats not it . I cannot do that . He believed that he should not do that . He should speak honestly . His mother was there to listen to him, so he had to calm down . He needed to properly convey what he wanted to tell her . Ah, erm, you see . . . . . . thats not how it is, thats not it . . . . . . I dont mean toin to mom, I just want you to be more careful . I just feel like giving a lecture about what will be good to do . Yes, mom understands . Maa-kun is thinking for moms sake, and is trying to teach mom about the important things, right? Thats right . Thats why I will not yell like a kid . . . . . . erm . . . . . . thats how it is, so . . . . . . please work a bit harder next time . I will definitely teach you . Yes . Mom will work hard . Mamakos smiling face bloomed, Masato nodded . And deep inside his heart, he was relieved . Thats right, this is fine . Turning out this way is good . This is the right choice . I can do it if I want to . He felt that he had somehow grown and tasted great joy . . . . . . . Now then, back to main topic . Masato looked back towards Wise who was a little further away . Wise was in an extremely bad mood . Like a toddler venting out her anger by hugging a stuffed toy, she hugged Porta who was sitting on herp, and had a sour look on her face . Oi Wise . First, release Porta . She seems to be troubled when you treat her like a stuffed toy . Porta isnt really troubled . Right? Y-Yes! Im totally fine! I will continue to be a stuffed toy! If Porta is fine with it, then its alright . . . . . . In any case, Wise . Since everyone has gathered, could you tell us your story? Not only are you showing me how close you mother-son pair is, you want me to reveal my terrible situation? What kind of harassment is that? No, I dont mean it that way, but . . . . . . I have roughly guessed it already, so wouldnt it be better to properly tell mom and Porta? We arepanions . Remaining ignorant is, well . Haa . . . . . . I know already . I just need to tell right, just telling . Wise let out a big sigh, and spoke while looking up at the moon . The person who calls herself Queen of Night . . . . . . she is my mama . Mamako was taken aback after hearing those words . Her face instantly turned pale . Eeh!? That person is Wise-chans mother!? . . . . . . Hey Maa-kun, is that true!? Aah . It seems that thats the case . She looks totally like a devil, but thats probably a magical transformation . Thats right . My mama is definitely a human . She doesnt grow horns . . . . . . her chest is also not that big . Rather, that was too much . Way too pretentious! How can that be . . . . . . w-w-w-what should mom do . . . . . . mom fought her without thinking . . . . . . Ah, its fine, its fine . You dont have to worry about that . I also feel like blowing her away . . . . . . Because shes an idiot mother, who wont look my way if I dont do at least that much . Shes really the worst . While gently stroking Portas head, Wise recalled her mothers appearance . My mama was hooked on host clubs in the past, so she couldnt stop herself from ying with men like that . . . . . . by the way, my real name is [Genya], but its actually the professional name of a host she was interested in . Eh, seriously . . . . . . Using a hosts name for her own daughter . . . . . . ? Wise-sans real name is Genya-san . . . . . . Thats how it is . . . . . . thats how it is . . . . . . kuh . . . . . . Genya held back the tears with all her might . . . . . . Since she felt anger and pain towards her real name, it would be better to continue calling her Wise from now on . Because mama is like that, my house is a little poor! Mama has spent all the money at home! She even used her daughters food expenses on hosts! . . . . . . Even papa couldnt endure it anymore, so they divorced . Of course, I decided to live with my papa . That was going to solve everything . . . . . . at least, thats what I thought . . . . . . until one day, mama suddenly showed up . Something like wanting to reconcile with her family? Its exactly that . As I fiercely rejected, she mentioned this game, and unreasonably tried to be more intimate . . . . . . Once she realized that she could make lots of money because she was a little bit strong, she said something about releasing stress and started her ying around with men dream while treating me like a nuisance . When I yelled at her Dont screw with me!, it was basically a good-bye . She snorted roughly . Wise faced Masato and others and faintlyughed with a crestfallen face . And well, thats how I feel . Its already over . Over, you say . . . . . . you . . . . . . I said that just now, didnt I? Rather than listening to me, she will strike me with instant death magic the moment I show myself . She doesnt care about me at all . U-Umm! I wont do that . . . . . . ! Its fine, its fine . You dont need to be considerate . I also dont care about her . My mother and daughter rtionship is already over . . . . . . Thats absolutely not possible! Mamako clearly denied her . Mamako stood before Wise and spoke again while looking straight at her . Thats not possible . Parent and child rtionships wont be over . They can never end . Wait, Mamako-san . . . . . . what are you seriously . . . . . . But thats the truth . Parent and child are something above genes or family trees, something that cannot be severed even if you try to cut it . Because parent and child are eternal . No, well, Mamako-san and Masato have a good rtionship, so you may actually feel that thats how all parents and children are like, but I totally . . . . . . Thats not possible . Wise-chan must have felt it it . You are just unaware of it, but you really do have it inside yourself . . . . . . Can you spare a moment? Mamako pulled Wises hand to make her stand up, and brought her closer like that . She held Wise tightly against her chest . Hey, Mamako-san . . . . . . what . . . . . . Now, Wise-chan . Feel my hug firmly . How is it? How, you ask . . . . . . Mamako-sans chest isrge, soft, and gives off a nice fragrance . . . . . . However, something is amiss, right? Its a little different . Thats . . . . . . for some reason, its different from the feeling I know, I really do have such thoughts . . . . . . the fragrance is also different, not in a bad meaning, its like this is not it . . . . . . Who is it different from? Who you ask, thats of course my mama . . . . . . ah . . . . . . Wise seemed to have suddenly realized it . She didnt know if it was since her birth . It was something nurtured without her noticing . It was an iprehensible, uncertain, but also undeniable feeling that definitely existed . It was definitely there inside of everyone, a parent and childs that . Hey . Its not over . Wise-chan definitely has it . . . . . . Thats why, okay? Mamako shifted her gaze towards Masato, showing him a smile . What meaning did it hold . . . . . . there was no need to ask that question . Revenge it is, then . It was not some grand task to save the world . It was for the sake of someone close to him, in order to repair that twisted bond between a mother and daughter . The curtain of a battle that the ordinary hero could not afford to lose was lifted . D-Dont misunderstand! Its not like I wanted to, I just decided to meet mama one more time because Mamako-san told me to! Well, it wont hurt to get along with her a little better, thats all there is to it! Yes yes, you say that . Getting a hug from my mom, good for you . Although she was making a fuss with excuses, well, he didnt mind it . They began tracking down Queen of Night . How is it, Porta? I can smell the strong scent of her perfume! This way! Porta-chan is really amazing after all . Being able to track from scent . Scent also ys an important role when appraising, so I properly increased the skill! Please leave it to me! Twitching her small nose and sniffing around to search, Porta led them deeper into the forest . The deeper they went, the more branches and leaves covered the sky above their heads, causing the moonlight that shone to dim . They were enveloped in darkness as they advanced, but their goal was further inside . Even further inside . After they walked for awhile, Porta saw something . Ah, I see something! . . . . . . Thats . . . . . . ? It was a mysterious scenery before them . A coffin was stuck to a tree trunk . It seemed that someone had died over there . Considering the coffin that appeared before us suddenly, I just thought of one person . I also thought of one person . As such, I will quickly revive her . . . . . . Supra?La?Magia?Peru?Mirare . . . . . . Resurrection(Rianimato)! After Wise used resurrection magic, the coffin vaporized, revealing the figure of a nun that was within it . It was indeed that person . An acquaintance who called herself the Mysterious Nun, Shirase . . . . . . . Its you people . It seems that I have been saved again . Im sorry to have troubled you all again and again . No no, I have pretty much gotten used to it . You dont have to apologize . However . . . . . . if possible, please do something about my condition of being pierced by a tree branch . . . . . .ing back to life, I want to . . . . . . inform . . . . . . Shira . . . . . . se . . . . . . *Gaku . * Sorry for not noticing! Shirase was revived, but then died again . It was easy to revive the dead with magic, but one also had to take care of themter . Masato! Hold there! Got it! They took her down from the tree and revived her again . Once again, Masatos party reunited with Shirase . Its just as I thought . When I opened my eyes again, I believed that I was going to see everyones smiling faces . . . . . . Now then, let me confirm the situation immediately . How is the quest I requested going? Its going well . Queen of Night has run away, we are in the midst of chasing her . I see . . . . . . then, have you understood anything regarding the Queen? The opponent uses magic with Cast Cancel, and also has turn-based invincible defense, I know that she is pretty troublesome . . . . . . Others are . . . . . . I have already told them that the Queen is my mama . As Wise resolutely announced, Shirase thought that was a little unexpected, as she slightly raised her eyebrow with a surprised expression . However, she soon returned to her usual calm demeanor . Looks like pretty much everything has been said . As everyones guide, this Shirase will inform you about an additional information regarding the Queen . I will inform you . Just as Shirase . *Smart pose . * Youre back to your usual self . First . . . . . . Queen of Night is Wise-sans mother, her real name is Kazuno-san . So her name is Kazuno-san . . . . . . I have to properly greet her the next time we meet . Save that for after the battle . Please spare me the long talk between two mothers . Needless to say, Kazuno-san is a test yer, and while adapting to the game, she has been pursuing her own hobbies and wishes . She can easily be ssified as a shameful person . Guh . . . . . . my familys shameeee . . . . . . * . . . . . . Trembling . . . . . . * W-Wise-san! Please calm down! You are going to evolve into something! The daughter, who was about to demonize like her mother, regained some calm . Then, Shirase told them an important detail . Next, regarding her status . Her profession is a Sage like Wise-san, and was given a grimoire that could use every magic for the First-time Privilege . Like Mamako-sans swords, she also received the official cheat equipment for mother-only use . Wise . . . . . . you have also went through those hardships . It was hard! Even though I have to spend SP in order to learn magic, mama doesnt need to! It was always mama who was active in battles, I didnt have anything to do at all! Kazuno-san who has been umtingrge amount of SP seems to have spent those points on learning Cast Cancel . . . . . . And thats all the exnation regarding the Queens battle capability . Eh? No, please wait a moment? She did not exin the most troublesome ability . Shirase-san, can I ask something? The Queens invincible defense . . . . . . That ability, rather than saying it wasnt given to her, it wasnt installed in the game in the first ce . Eh? . . . . . . It wasnt installed in the first ce . . . . . . ? The Queen was using an unavable skill . That meant . . . . . . . . . . . . Dont tell me, cheat, huh? Chiito? Hey Maa-kun, whats that? Ah, simply speaking, its like [Unfair Act] kind of feeling . However, depending on severity, its not just simply being unfair . It was clearly foul y . Harming the game would be a criminal act that could even endanger its survival . Shirase deeply nodded to Masatos words . Its exactly as you say . Kazuno-san is probably using some kind of cheating tool . After checking the logs, I have confirmed that some program from outside has been sent to her . Sent from the outside, you say? The details of her acquisition history are still unclear, but we cannot deny the possibility that it was sent unterally . The tools mechanism includes invincibility, making NPC behave outside of their setting, ount takeovers and enabling other unthinkable behaviors . Given its wide array of uses, its easy to realize why users would get addicted to its usefulness and keep abusing it . . . . . . Its like a drug . Its that thing where once you use it, you will be addicted till the end, huh . . . . . . That idiot mother . . . . . . what the heck is she doing . . . . . . she just had to do this, of all things . . . . . . Thats true . Thats not something funny . Using cheat tools is prohibited in the first ce . If by any chance she caused troubles for the operation, the administrative side will not hesitate to take legal actions . You mean she will be sued huh . . . . . . The government is the one providing funds for this game . It is nned to be deployed country-wide, and the preparations are already underway . . . . . . if a dy urs because of this problem, then depending on situation, it wont be strange if the damagepensation will cost billions . Wait . . . . . . m-mama wouldnt be able to pay that much . . . . . . Shell have to pay, even if she cannot pay . In that aspect, the legitive state wont go easy on her . No way . . . . . . if that happens . . . . . . what will happen to my mama . . . . . . Wises trembling hands wandered about aimlessly . . . . . . and came into contact with Masatos arm . Her slim fingers then grasped onto his arm like that . Like they were seeking for help . Despite her saying dismissive things, in her heart, she still cared about her mother . I know that . Its alright . Dont worry . I . . . . . . we are with you . He was unable to imitate affectious gestures like whispering softly or putting his hand over Wises hand, but he had the will . Masatos determination was stalwart . Its true that this will be a grave issue, but we can still make it, right? Theres still something that we can do, right? As he inquired, Shirase thought for a while, and choose the words for her reply . This is just an extreme measure . . . . . . if we were to destroy theputer Kazuno-san is using in real world, the entire matter would be over . That is if we are just talking about a method . Employing such a forceful method will definitely bring criticism . It wont end just like that . Its just as you say . If this matter got exposed, criticism would probably flood the administrative side, which is the government . That would hinder the operation . . . . . . And more than anything, in the case where theputer acting as a medium for the full dive were to be damaged, I would be unable to guarantee the safety of Kazuno-sans body . The government doesnt want to harm its citizens . We cannot use this method . Then after all, we have no choice but to do something in-game . Thats right . . . . . . do something about the game inside the game . . . . . . because of this incident, using the deep bond between a parent and child and leading to a touching conclusion will be the best oue . If you can do that, I will be able to write up a good summary reportter . Therefore . Then its decided . In the end, it would probably depend on Wise and her mother, but they would do what they could to achieve that . To fight, and win . They would stop the Queen after winning . They had to start from there . Getting a clear view of their objective, Masato nced at hispanions . As for Wise, we already know what you want, right? Of course! Obviously, Im going to do it! Very well . . . . . . Since Porta is a nonbatant . . . . . . No! I will work hard as well! I will do my best within my ability! Un, thats right . Since Wise will get her magic sealed and die immediately, Porta needs to prepare the item to use at that time . Hey, dont say it with the assumption that I will be done in! I will work hard not to be a burden! Please do so . . . . . . What about mom? Although mom feels that its not right to interfere with other people''s family matters, since it has be like this, mom will not hold back on meddling . Mom has the greatest firepower . Mom will meddle immediately . [1] Its a good scene, so I wont ruin it with aeback . . . . . . As such, Shirase-san . Leave it to us, he conveyed such intent with his eyes as he looked straight at her, disying his will to rise to the challenge . Shirase looked at those challengers and deeply nodded . Understood . Then, let this Shirase use the secret forbidden power and guide everyone to where the Queen is . Shirase faced straight towards the depths of the forest and sped both of her hands in a prayer . Do you know her whereabouts? Yes . The Queen is currently hiding in Foreign Dimension, further enhancing her power . Foreign Dimension, and further enhancing . . . . . . Putting it bluntly, it could be said that she has opened [Alternate Window] and is in the midst of changing the systems code . I have received amunication from the System Department . Thats really blunt . You ruined the feeling of fantasy . Even if it was a game that would not work with multiple logins, by using cheat tool, it would be possible to open multiple game screens on theputer and run them at the same time . Time consuming things like quests or production originally required the yer to choose one or the other, but if both were done at the same time, then the yer would get both results . It was a bargain . However, that kind of misconduct would absolutely not be forgiven . Queen of Night . . . . . . if you are going to be like that, I will also not hold back . . . . . . power with power, let me repay you with my overwhelming power . . . . . . connecting to Foreign Dimension, I will drag you out to the judgement ground! And Shirase sang loudly! Forced activation! Undisputed Maximize Magic [Administrative?Intervention]! Uwa . . . . . . What a tant ultimate magic . . . . . . She activated the great power that controlled the entire online game [MMMMMORPG(temp)] . The scenery of a dense forest before their eyes started to distort . . . . . . when the distortions stopped a momentter, the scenery returned to normal, as if nothing had changed . However, that was not the case . The fragrance of the perfume which only Porta could smell until then, had be stronger before they realized it . That was undoubtedly the presence of the Queen . . . . . . And . Lava Flow(Flusso?di?Lava)! The Queens voice echoed, and the dark forest was dyed red in an instant . In front of them, a stream of magma burned and swallowed the trees while pushing towards them at once . Their immediate surroundings became a sea of me . It was just a visual effect at best, but they could not say it . Kuh, she suddenly appeared! . . . . . . Masato! Its your turn! Frankly speaking, Im about to cry, but if I dont do it here, how can I im to be a heroooooo!? Masato leaped forward over the scorching stream and thrust out his left arm to deploy his defensive shield . Will this do? I have to defend against it, even if its impossible! He was showered with enormous heat, but prevented hispanions from being swallowed up by magma . I stopped it somehow, but at this rate, Im going to be steamed alive! My HP is getting scraped off!: Then I will cool you down! Supra?La?Magia?Peru?Mirare . . . . . . Blizzard(Vento?Neve)! Furthermore! Ice Lump(Ghiio?Grumo)! It was Wises Chainspell . The raging blizzard cooled the surrounding temperature, while huge ice lumps that fell solidified the magma . It seemed to be possible to walk on the surface of the cooledva . In front of them, the figure of the Queen holding her grimoire in her hand appeared, as she stood there maintaining herposure . Mama! Iming to you, so stay there! Ah! Oi Wise! As soon as she saw the Queen, Wise started dashing, going ahead by herself . Masato hurriedly chased after her . In that moment, a wind-cutting sound came from the side . Something swung down at them . What!? Is it a monster!? He dodged by jumping back and when he checked, it turned out to have been a tree branch . It was a tree monster at the side . . . . . . no, it wasnt . It was the trees growing in the surroundings themselves . In the immediate vicinity of Masatos party, every single tree started moving horizontally, some trees spinning around and sweeping with their branches, other tries tried to take an aim and fall on them, they were seeing such strange movements . This . . . . . . could it be, shes controlling objects to hinder us? Kuh, how troublesome! Theres way too many of them, since one of our nks is exposed to the forest! Leave this to mom! Regardless of how many there are, mom will attack them all at once! Im so d that we have an all-target attack! Then I will rely on you here! Im going to chase after Wise! Porta, stay close to mom! Y-Yes! I will be by Mama-sans side! Shirase-san is . . . . . . huh . . . . . . ? Shirase, who was supposed to be right next to them, was nowhere to be seen . . . . . . aah, there was one coffin under the fallen trees . I will resurrect her! Un . Take care . Then he left it to Porta . The Queen activated a dark vortex after releasing her first wave of attack, and quickly got inside it . Wise chased after that figure and jumped in without hesitation . Geez! Its not that I dont understand your feelings, but dont just suddenly go in by yourself! Kicking down a tree before him, jumping over another fallen tree, Masato also quickly jumped into the dark vortex . He dashed through the stagnant flow that created the swirling vortex . He kept running . After arriving at a tidy space ahead, Masato stopped . . . . . . . Whats with this ce? What he saw was a cuboid space . There were a total of six sides . The walls and ceiling were like frameless monitors, with rows of programming code crammed on them . It was such a digital-like room . However, he didnt have the leisure to look around nonchntly . Further inside that space were Wise and the Queen . They kept a distance while confronting each other . Both had their grimoires equipped, they were just one trigger away from a fight . Masato hurriedly ran over next to Wise, and readied his Holy Sword Firmament . Masato, yourete! Youre the one who ran off first! . . . . . . So, whats the situation? The totally wont listen scenario . The Queen lightly snorted as Wise was ring at her, then she gazed at Masato carefully . She looked like she was trying to measure his worth . Hmph . . . . . . a in boy . Not handsome or macho . Is that your boyfriend? Wrong! Rather, I dont want to be told about your interest in men! Thats not what Im trying to say! . . . . . . Its time you answered my questions! Whats with this ce!? Exin! Haa . . . . . . Gya gya gya gya so noisy . . . . . . Honestly speaking, I dont know . I dont know anything . Hah!? Whats that!? Stop pretending like you dont know! But thats the truth . I dont know what this ce is . I received a gift in my item storage from an unknown person . After I opened it, this location appeared . . . . . . Speaking of what I do know, it would be only that [If I make a wish here, it will be granted] . W-Whats with that . . . . . . Its exactly what you think it means . If I say that I want a wonderful man to be mine, it teaches me the method to freely control him . If I say I want to be stronger, it gave me veils that make attacks unable to hit me . If I say that I want to defeat enemies without using magic, I can finish off enemies with a flick of my finger or a swing of my arm . Thats how it is . W-Wait a moment . . . . . . I dont understand what you mean . . . . . . No, wait . Thats . . . . . . ? This ce is the exact cheat tool that the Queen had been using . . . . . . within the program huh? And ording to the story he heard from the Queen, she was not the one operating the tool . . . . . . Someone else is operating this to amodate the Queens demands . . . . . . thats the one activating the effects . . . . . . ? In that case, who . . . . . . He had to think about it allter . The Queen made her move . I have answered your questions . Then I hope that you can go back . . . . . . Connielio, Orekkio, Tiffone . Wee, you three . Answering her call, three existences suddenly appeared . A blue-haired rabbit . A butterfly with ear-shaped wings . A whirlwind swirling with jewelries . The Queen was brimming with happiness after calling the trio, as if she had obtained everything in the world . I also obtained these children in this ce . They are very outstanding . As long as this ce exists, all my wishes will be granted . Standing at the top of this world will be easy . Controlling everything will also be easy . And then . . . . . . controlling the other world, the real one, will also be possible . Uwa, what the heck are you saying . Youre crazy . Its the truth . I tried asking it and it replied Its possible to me . The administratives of this game is from the Cab Office, so I just need to hack into thework and do this and that . . . . . . well, anyway, its possible . Cab Office . It was needless to say that it was the center of Japan . The countrys core . If I make a I want this countrys top secret documents wish and obtain them, I wonder how much people will pay for it . . . . . . if I could freely control the Public Institution system, what would people do to avoid the damage . . . . . . Hey, stop it! Isnt that too much even if its a joke!? Youre already walking on thin ice! Its about time you stop! I didnt intend it as a joke . That can happen, no, thats what I am going to do from now on . Alright, I have decided . I will be the ruler . Everything will be ording to my will . . . . . . Thats why, stop hindering me anymore than this . Disappear from my sight . I feel sick just by looking at you . Hey, thats not the way to speak to your biological daughter!? I will say it anyway . Because you are just an existence that spoils my mood . Staring at Wise as if she were some serious annoyance, the Queen murmured . Even if I say this, I was being serious . I seriously thought about the reconciliation between mother and daughter . . . . . . However, it doesnt matter now . Eh . . . . . . Children are harmful . They act selfishly all the time, always being annoying, an existence that strips their parents of their peace and freedom . . . . . . Thats why, Genya . W-Wait! Wait, mama! One more time . . . . . . ! Its fine already . I dont need someone like you . Hurry up and disappear from my sight . The Queen slowly pointed at Wise . At the same time, the ear-shaped butterfly thrust ahead with speed that eyes couldnt follow to blow Wise away nonchntly . The scream did notst long . She was pushed out to the other side of the dark vortex . And an unquenchable rage grew in Masatos heart . It was an anger that he did not need to endure . He exerted strength into the hand he was holding the sword with . Hey, you . . . . . . why are you like that? Arent you still her mother? Oh, a sermon? I hope you can stop . In the end, arent you the same as that child? Arent you treating your parents not like a parent, saying things on your own, doing whatever you want? Those words stung a little . Those thorny words splendidly hit him . . . . . . . I acknowledge that point . Ufufu . Is that so? All children are like that . Aah, thats right . . . . . . When I thought that the transfer into a game I had seen in dreams came true, mom also arrive here with me . As I did not like it, I also had outbursts of anger . As a result of that, he made Mamako cry . Although its good that we started an adventure together, I didnt like what mom was saying and doing, so I scolded her . I vented out my anger one-sidedly . As he did that, he saw Mamako lower her head in sorrow . However . But . . . . . . my mom didnt say the things that you are saying . Masato remembered . Mamakos appearance as she was soaked in tears . No matter how selfish her child spoke, how much she was hurt, she would forgive him, and face him with the same smile as usual, that kind of mother . A mother was a person who would forgive . A person who would ept . Masato thought so . Im well aware of how selfish we are . . . . . . However, cant you ept that part of a child? Its not just on asion that the parents are troubled . Even so, ept your daughter . That fe wants a reconciliation between you and her . . . . . . Haa . . . . . . I cant talk with you . She let out a mocking sigh, as if she had given up from the bottom of her heart . This is why I hate children . They only think about their own circumstances . Do you think you can have a decent conversation with insects? I also understand what Im saying is unreasonable . But theres no other way to say it . I dont want to hear it . Its not like Im a god . Here, just like you see, Im a devil . Something like forgiving a selfish child . . . . . . You definitely have it within you . In the end, regardless of what you say, you are a mother . . . . . . If you cant see it no matter what . . . . . . What will you do? I will strip off that devilish appearance and remind you . Even if I exhaust all my strength . He pointed his sword tip to convey his battle spirit . Oh my, are you intending to strip me naked? Ufufu, ahahahaha! Alright, please do it . . . . . . if you can, that is . The Queen distorted the corners of her mouth obscenely, the time until magic flew out from her thin, smiling lips was . . . . . . 0 seconds . Instant open battle . Explosion Ball(Bomba?Sfera) . That magic is a small area explosion! Then I will do my best to take my distance and evade it! Blizzard(Vento?Neve) . Thats a wide range! If I cant evade, I will endure with my defense! Hot impact, cold stimtion, showered with continuous magic attacks released in a rhythm, Masato suddenly entered a defensive battle . However, he certainly avoided a clean hit . He did not take unnecessary damage . You are dealing with it rather dexterously . I have made preparations! In any case, you are using the same magic as your daughter! You mother and daughter have simr attack patterns after all! Hmph . Such annoying words . The Queen showed displeasure and swung her arm widely . She released a shockwave different from magic . The troublesome attack came huh! Kuh! That attack could not be seen, so it could not be evaded . Masato immediately chose to defend . He could not take on the full pressure which blew his way, his body floated off the ground . . . . . . From the inorganic floor, to the ground with the smell of soil and grass . Masato rolled out from the dark vortex and stopped after his body hit something hard . Guh!? . . . . . . Tsu . . . . . . w-what is this . . . . . . The surrounding scenery changed . It was supposed to be a dense forest, but the trees that grew in the surrounding were gone, changing the ce into an open field . It seemed that a coffin was caught and hung on a remaining trees branch . . . . . . thats Wise huh . Porta was doing her best to handle it . And what Masato crashed into was a mountain of wood, which was created from the piled up trees . . . . . . . Maa-kun! . . . . . . Are you there!? . . . . . . He could faintly hear Mamakos voice from within . Mom? . . . . . . Dont tell me you are trapped inside!? Masato swung his Firmament to cut down the wooden mountain before his eyes . A hit with all of his strength . However, the structure was totally undamaged . Not even a single scratch . Oi, why is that!? The Adventurer Guilds building wouldve been destroyed! Objects should also be able to be destroyed by normal attacks . . . . . . ! Yeah, thats right . They couldve been destroyed as it was a bug . Until now . . . . . . But it seems that the patch waspleted, they can no longer be destroyed . Your mama cannote out . Sealing that troublesome firepower was a sess . Ufufufu, ahahahaha! The Queen, slowly walking out of the dark vortex, wasughing with great joy . Trying so desperately to rescue her . . . . . . what? Could it be that you want your mama to help you? Even though you usually treat her like a nuisance, you still want her to help you only when you are in trouble? Thats not it! I just want to rescue her! Seeing my own mother encounter something like this, any child would normally help her! Say what you like, the end result is that you just conveniently borrow her strength . Ah, not good, not good . Children are selfish after all . I want you to stop already . Your mama must also think so . My mom is different from you! Shes not different . Because we are both mothers . Thats why I will teach you how your mama feels . . . . . . A child that tries to use his mother for convenience is . . . . . . The Queen raised her hand, magic was immediately activated . Divine punishment light(Luce?di l?Dannazione) . As her voice echoed, a thunder fell from the sky and pierced through Masato . Everything happened almost instantly . Masatos defensive shield in his left hand was thrust upwards and blocked the hit . However, he took quite arge damage . Tsk! . . . . . . This is, quite . . . . . . effective . . . . . . Although he didnt want to, his knees buckled down and touched the ground . How is it? Have you tasted a mothers feelings? Mother is angry at everyone . This is the iron hammer of anger . Ufufu! Of course, theres probably anger in it, but . . . . . . this kind of . . . . . . Its not just anger . . . . . . Disappointment, depression, regret . . . . . . all mothers in the world feel ufortable with their children . They are a hinderance . They are an annoyance . We wish they could disappear . Thats . . . . . . ! To parents, children are simply shackles . Just things that impair their freedom . Thats all . Ufufufufu, ahahahahahahahaha! The Queen raised an irritatingughter . Masato wanted to rebuke immediately, however . At that moment, he felt it all of a sudden . The ground was slightly shaking . This shaking was the kind that he felt many times before . . . . . . thats right, there was no mistaking it . The Mother Earth was shaking in response to the call of a certain mothers thoughts . Masato advised the Queen out of mercy . . . . . . . You know, nows the only chance if you want to change your way of thinking . Hah? How many times have I told you already? What I said are all facts . Facts about mothers . Theres no need to change . Is that so . . . . . . then you have resolved yourself, right? Masato called out with all his might . A mother that is different from you is here! Isnt that right!? Hey . . . . . . mom! Right after, the ground trembled . Not to mention standing, the ground was shaking so violently that one could not support his body even in a crawling posture . From the piled up wooden mountain, a huge crack ran through the ground . Soon, enormous quantity of water sprayed out from the crack with a deafening sound, pushing the trees away with the current . After everything was washed away, the figure of Mamako holding her twin swords, Holy Sword of Mother Earth and Holy Sword of Mother Sea, was standing there . Swords in her hands, Mamako was there with her usual smile gone . H-How can that be . . . . . . why? . . . . . . Even though it shouldnt be able to be broken . . . . . . even though you shouldnt be able toe out! Regardless of what the Queen said, the figure over there was the truth . Mamako stared straight at the Queen as she slowly walked towards her . I have never forgotten for a single moment . . . . . . the moment when my child was born . That moment when I seriously thought that I was willing to die for this child . The day when my childughed for the first time, the day when he called me mom for the first time, I will never forget . Because I am a mother . Moving forward one step at a time, as if she was savoring her words one line at a time . How could there exist a person who forgot that much happiness . . . . . . theres nothingparable to it, not even a single thing Theres only what we have between ourselves, the irreceable parent and child rtionship . Why are you making light of it . . . . . . I have a hard time understanding . I feel anger . And I also feel sadness . Taking a nce at her with a slight pity, Mamako raised her face . Before that gaze, the Queen was maintaining her attitude without stepping back . However, I have faith . If you are also a mother, you will be able to remember . . . . . . no, I will make you remember . For the sake of Wise-chan who is your child, at all cost . Hmph . Although its a rare chance, I would like to decline . I have lost interest already . . . . . . I dont need something like a child . Its enough for me to be in this world alone . Because I have power . The power that doesnt let anything hinder me, making everything happen ording to my will is . . . . . . In that case, I will shatter that little power you boast to be so strong . Doing that will probably make you notice . How stupid . Do you think you can do it? Yes, I can . Because the son Im proud of is here . . . . . . Right, Maa-kun? Mamakos face that suddenly turned back after calling out . . . . . . had her usual expression . It was a smile that was so youthful that it didnt seem like a mothers, yet he knew that it was definitely his mothers . Good grief . . . . . . as a son shes proud of, I cant show her my unsightly side . Masato unreasonably drove his hurting body up with all his might . He puffed out his chest, raised his sword and ran to Mamakos side without caring about the wounds covering his entire body . And he said one thing, he felt that he had to convey it now no matter what . For being a son who always speaks selfishly, Im sorry . As such . . . . . . thank you . Im d that you are my mom . Yes . You are wee . It was the final showdown . The fighting mother and son duo lined up next to each other, facing the enemy they had to defeat . The Queen was on full alert, taking a stance with grimoire in her hand . It was a sign that a magic attack was going toe soon, however . . . . . . right before that . Masato-san! Take this! He was suddenly called from behind . As he turned around, Porta tossed over a small gem to him . Please throw this into the air! That will activate it! O-Ou! Just as she said, he caught and threw the gem into the air the gem . From the dull shining gem, a strange tremor that sounded like a vibration was released . The trembling fell onto those standing on the battle ground . Masato was not affected . Mamako was also not affected . Porta, as well as Wise who was currently in the coffin, were also not affected . The Queens magic was sealed . Wh . . . . . . what the heck . . . . . . thats, impossible . . . . . . Even the way youin is simr for both mother and daughter! . . . . . . Porta, good job! Youre the MVP! Youre ttering me! Im d to have been useful! Then, lets go mom! Lets teach her what it means to be parent and child! Yeah! Lets go! Masato ran with his body that should have problems standing . He could not let this chance go . Gaining the initiative, overwhelming her in one go . Masatos attack . He stepped into the space right before the Queen who had her magic sealed, swinging Firmament down . One piece of the Veil of Darkness was broken . Kuh! . . . . . . Something like having magic sealed, I will dispel it immediately . . . . . . ! I wont let you . Haa! Following after Masato, it was Mamakos attack . She swung down Terra di Madre at that spot . All of the stone des that appeared from the ground assaulted the Queen . The second Veil of Darkness was broken . It was still Mamakos attack, but in the middle of it the panicked Queen called out to Mamako . W-Wait a moment! You there, you are called Mamako-san, right!? You are the mama of that boy, right!? Thats right! Im Maa-kuns mom! What about it!? Then you must have thought about it too, right!? Being swayed around by your sons selfish words, havent you felt terrible until now!? Am I wrong!? Thats . . . . . . Mamakos attacking hand slowed down all of a sudden . Masato was also interested in what kind of answer would she give, so he stopped without thinking . The heart of the mother known as Mamako was not shaken a tiny bit . Lets see . I do feel sad . I also do feel hardship . . . . . . However, I do understand . A child is something like that . Something like that, you say . . . . . . I cant simply ept that kind of . . . . . . ! I think that what you said is also most likely true . I also have those feelings that you mentioned . Parents are also people . Staying calm regardless of what others tell you, not getting hurt, forgiving everything, were not such kind of gods . T-Thats right! In that case . . . . . . ! But then I thought . . . . . . Coming into contact with my child, I thought about something . . . . . . thats something that can only be done when the child is staying close to you . That everything is a treasure which we can only obtain here and now, and cannot be obtained by parents alone . . . . . . Thats why! Mamako swung down Altura . Water bullets shot out from the created water stream, mercilessly piercing into the Queens body . Guh!? She was damaged . Thats why, I will ept everything from my child . epting everything, embracing everything . I will never abandon him no matter what happens . She was showered in furious storm of attacks and determined words . The Queen spat out with her face burned red . D-Dont fool around with me! I wont acknowledge it! Thats all just ideals! Reality is not so! . . . . . . The righteous one is me! I am the one thats righteous! Children are just egoistic, selfish and annoying! Before the Queen, the blue rabbit, ear-shaped butterfly and jewelry whirlwind creatures cut in . The Queen called them to be her shield . However, it was all for naught . It was Masatos attack . Stop whining all the time! Your child has been desperately stretching out her hand to reach you! Understand it already! The sh wave cut down the nimble blue rabbit that had jumped up, one down . Mamako continued . I know painfully well your feelings! But epting them is what only you as a parent can do! So stop running away! Face your child properly! Mamakos attack . Stone des spawned by Terra di Madrepletely pierced the jewelry whirlwind . Mamako attacked again . Alturas water bullets shot out en masse . However, the ear-shaped butterfly flew at a tremendous speed and dodged all attacks . . . . . . At that moment . Supra?La?Magia?Peru?Mirare . . . . . . me Explosion(Bomba?Fiamma)! me suddenly erupted in the air, burning the flying ear-shaped butterfly to crisp . Furthermore! Weaken(Indebolito)! The magic following after that weakened the Queens defense . The one who released the Chainspell was Wise . Wise had defeated thest enemy and also seeded in weakening the Queen after being resurrected by Portas item . Mama! End this already! Take one good hit, cool your head, then properly talk with me after that! . . . . . . No matter what was said, I just cant really hate mama after all! Because Im still mamas child! Genya . . . . . . you . . . . . . Now Masato, Mamako-san! Theres no need to be considerate, do it! I-I wont let you! . . . . . . Come! Responding to the Queens call, the dark vortex moved . It distorted into tworge wing shapes, fitting perfectly on the Queens back . And she flew . High into the air . She probably thought that attacks wouldnt reach her in the sky . However, thats too optimistic . Rather, it was convenient . This means its Maa-kuns turn! Now, please! Aah! Enemies in the sky, leave it to meeeeee! The Holy Sword with anti-air specialization raised a groan . The released sh wave cut off one of the wings . The one-winged devil fell from the sky . Over there . Mom! Finish it! Moms full power! . . . . . . Remind yourself that you are also a mother! Mamakos consecutive attacks . Stone des and water bullets shot out at the same time . The attacks that conveyed her wholehearted wishes all hit their target . The Queens body waspletely pierced, prating through her abdomen . It was decided . Guh . . . . . . h-how can that . . . . . . I, lost . . . . . . ? The defeated Queen fell towards the ground . nkly keeping her eyes open, pressing her faintly hurting stomach . However, before crashing onto the ground, her falling speed slowed down . The Queen was caught . Eh . . . . . . Genya . . . . . . ? It was her daughter that caught her by hugging . Hugging her mother from behind, pressing her head firmly against her back, she did not say anything and just continued hugging . As the Queen lightly caressed her daughters hand, a drop of tear fell . They gently looked at the heartfelt scene . Mom, thanks for the hard work . Yes . Thank you for your hard work as well . Trying not to disrupt those two, Masato and Mamako exchanged a quiet high five . U-Umm, me too . . . . . . Oops, its not like I forgot about you . Porta-chan too, thanks for your hard work . Once again, the three of them high fived . With that, the battles curtain was finally lowered . Volume 1 - 6: Epilogue Chapter Epilogue Epilogue Aah geez, so irritating! What is it!? What do you want to say to me!? It doesnt really matter anyway, does it!? In any case, were inside of a game! Let mama do what she likes! This is the result of you doing whatever you like! You have troubled everyone involved quite a lot! Moreover, what is that!? Making a furniture out of handsome men, are you insane!? Even getting led around by a normal host is still better than that! Is that so? Then I will do just that . Genya, please give me some money . You are working part-time, right? Dont say stupid things! Just how much worse of a mama can you get!? You better stop that already! Seeeriously stop that! Aah geez, shut up! Making gya gya gya gya noises again! Genya is always like that! Always making gya gya noises from the moment you popped out from mamas crotch! Dont talk about things like popping out from crooootch! And dont call me by my real naaaame! What are you unsatisfied about, Genya? Isnt that a good name . . . . . . Aah, I want to meet him again, after such a long time . . . . . . is he doing well, my number one, Genya . I have to bring a bottle when I go to that shop next time . Know the wrath of your daughter who was given the name of your favorite hooooost! I will retaliate my idiot daughter! I will make that pettanko chest even tter! I will blow you away along with my grudge from inheritaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaance! Wise became a devil of anger and attacked her . On the other hand, Queen of Night who returned to her human appearance after removing her transformation magic Wises mother, Kazuno, who looked like an ordinary middle-aged housewife, also fought in defiance . Those two grasped onto each other, bumped their foreheads together, then Kazuno immediately changed her stance and pushed over Wise, executing a newaza[1] on her . . . . . . . . . . . . Ah . Hmm? What? Something wrong? N-No, that . . . . . . how should I put it . . . . . . when I smell mamas scent, a bit . . . . . . Hey, dont suddenly say that kind of thing . . . . . . Genya as well, I can smell your odor that gives me a feeling that you are mamas child after all . Muu . I feel that the way you said it just now was strange! Your words seem to suggest Im smelly! Ah, you understood that? Because your sweat is smelly . You also reek of sweat! Mama is smelly! Somehow it reminds me of an old person! Hold on a minute, take back that statement just now! Mama is sensitive about that, you know!? Well, thats the feeling over there . Over here, Masato and Shirase were watching them from afar . Eeh, after a touching scene, a sudden parent-child brawl broke out, huh . . . . . . I wont say that that also shows how close they are, but what do you think? Lets see . . . . . . theres a saying that says a quarrel is the evidence of people being close . . . . . . as long as they dont trouble those around them, well, lets just take it as a good sign . That was also one way of being a parent and child, that might be good in its own way . Probably . So then, what will happen to Wises mom? First, she will have to log out, then we will listen to her story . And will she face a harsh punishment? We cant overlook the use of a cheat tool . However, if she confesses by herself, and provides beneficial information to the administratives from now on, it wont be difficult to reduce her punishment . Though they are like that, they are still a proper parent-child pair . Is that so . . . . . . then, umm . . . . . . what about Wise? As this game is meant for a parent and child duo to participate in, based on Kazuno-sans attitude, Im afraid that there is a possibility that Wises ount will also be suspended . . . . . . Shirase took a quick nce at the ring on Masatos right ring finger . But since I am not so boorish as to tear two teenagers apart, please be reassured about that . Having new parent-child pairing born from within the game is also a joyous result for us . . . . . . However, be mindful of your marriageable age, please abide by thew . Hmm? Hmm? Hmm? I dont quite get what you are saying? Ah well, leaving that aside . Masato-kun and Mamako-san made a great contribution . Seeing the two of you disying that parent-child strength, I was impressed . It was splendid . Thanks . . . . . . But the bacsh is bing really serious . . . . . . He looked back slowly . Mama-san, youre so bright! Just like a sun! Its dazzling! Sorry for being too bright . Working hard together with Maa-kun, mom was so happy . . . . . . Aah geez, moms heart is still beating so fast . . . . . . *Shine*! Mamako was chatting with Porta back there, but her Mothers Light activated from her great mood was so bright that they already couldnt confirm Mamakos figure . It was too dazzling . I think that it will be better if you adjust the skills for mothers a little . Fumu, I see . Then I will report it as a test yers feedback . Is there anything else you would like us to improve? Other things . . . . . . lets see . . . . . . something else . . . . . . And, while he was thinking, Masato yawned loudly . Although his HP had recovered, the fatigue still remained . You are probably tired . In that case, Masato-kun and Mamako-san should return to your inn first and rest up . That annoying pair over there seems to require more time, so I will take my leave first . Annoying pair, you say . . . . . . then well, I will take you up on your offer . Porta,e with us as well . . . . . . No! I can read the mood! I cant interrupt the get-together between mother and son! He wanted her toe along because he found that kind of situation a little bit troublesome, but it couldnt be helped that she refused out of pure concern . And, well, he did not hate being alone with Mamako . Then mom, lets go back first . Sure . Then we will take our leave . Aah, thats right, Maa-kun . What shall we do after we return? Do you want to go to the hot spring? Or supper? Or, sleeping together with mom? Oh you *Shine!* Dont get carried away . Stop shining . And I want to have udon for supper . Got it . Then mom will use all of her skills to cook it . . . . . . Ufufu . W-Whats with you? Suddenly smiling like that . Because its rare for Maa-kun to say what you want to eat . At home, youre always Anything or Like usual . Mom gets really lonely, you know? S-Sorry . . . . . . And like this, properly talking it out, we are able to have a conversation . . . . . . mom is really happy . . . . . . *sob* . . . . . . And, a thinyer of tears welled up in Mamakos eyes . Hey, why are you crying!? Thats not something you should cry about!? Ufufu . Thats true . Moms weird for suddenly crying like that, right? Totally . . . . . . haa . . . . . . mother is a being that I dont quite understand . . . . . . Maybe . A boy may not be able to understand . . . . . . But its alright . Its fine if you dont understand . If you properly think of mom as your mom, thats good enough . . . . . . . Is that how it is? Thats how it is . Like that, while leisurely chatting, Masato and Mamako walked next to each other . It was the figure of a dazzling pair of a parent and child walking side by side . The next day . Sent off with the smiling faces of the vige chief and vigers, Masatos party left Maman vige . Thanks to everyone defeating Queen of Night, the vige has returned to normal . The abducted young men have also regained their sanity and returned to their hometowns . Thank you very much . . . . . . This is a token of gratitude for you all, please ept it . What the vige chief gave them, was an URL . It was an URL . He was gesturing them to take a line consisting of half-width letters and symbols . Erm . . . . . . what is this? A bug? If you ess this with your mobile phone or a smartphone, you can download a free inn visit voucher that can be used at any hot spring hotel from the National Hot Spring Association . Please use it well, everyone . Free inn voucher has arrived! Wise was super grateful What a wonderful present! Mamako was delighted You two over there, dont get too excited . It cant be helped, I guess . Not at all . This is a wonderful reward . For quest reward obtained in-game to be used in the real world, what a revolutionary idea . Please ept it . Haa . . . . . . then, well, I will receive it . . . . . . Porta, please hold onto it . Yes! Please leave it to me! I will keep it in the party storage! Porta pushed the URL code(rod-shaped) wriggly into her bag . Now then . It was time to leave . The weather was sunny . Afortable breeze was blowing . A perfect day to go on a journey to seek new adventures . . . . . . . Ah, speaking of which, Wise . Hmm? What? Why are you here? Hah!? Whats that supposed to mean!? Are you trying to say that Im a hinderance!? No, thats not it! . . . . . . In the first ce, after you had a quarrel with your own mom, you wanted to be my moms daughter in order to clear the game . But didnt you more or less reconcile with your mom? Then you shouldnt have any more reasons to be with us . Ah, yeah . . . . . . you have a point . . . . . . Thats why, I think that you should log out together with you mom and live with her in the real world . Ah, un, well . . . . . . theres that . . . . . . however, I just thought that I wanted to stay here a little longer . Since its a rare chance, I want to have some more adventures . Saying so, Wise joined her hands behind her back, and yed around with the ring on her right ring finger . Even the person herself was not aware of the meaning of that action . As such, dont exclude me from yourpanions . More importantly, you definitely need me, dont you? The power of a transcendental Sage such as myself! Improving your resistance against magic seals and instant death will be the priority, though . I-I know that! I will properly improve my resistances! They started walking . To seek new adventures . New adventures . . . . . . adventures? . . . . . . Oh? Hey, Maa-kun . Hmm? What is it, mom? What should everyone do from here on out? What to do . . . . . . erm . . . . . . what would be good? As he asked back without thinking, Mamako tilted her head . Wise went I dont know? and shrugged her shoulders to show him . Porta had a nk look . A nk look that he wanted to preserve forever . After seeing that face, he could eat three, no, four bowls of rice . And, at that time . A screen showed up on one side of the sky, disying that persons expressionless face . A pair of pupils which remained overly calm regardless of the situation looked down at them . Good morning everyone . Its Shirase thats always there in the corner of your hearts . I want to chase her out right now . I want to inform you that Im Shirase who will return there unknowingly, even after youve chased me out . . . . . . Now then . Thank you for all the help you have provided during the previous quest . Following up on that, there is another request that I wish to rely on all of you, but is it alright to ask you now? Another quest huh? . . . . . . Hmm, well, its alright . . . . . . Wait, Maa-kun . Mom has been thinking, its about time to leave the game . Maa-kun has to go to the school, right? . . . . . . Uu . . . . . . That did seem to be the case . How many days had it been since they came inside the game? Apart from taking a break from school during that period of time, if he skipped school on top of that, his attendance would be in trouble . . . . . . meanwhile . There is no need to worry about that . What you are participating in right now is organized by the Japanese Government . Nevermind a temporary waive from academic duties, well even guarantee a source of ie and house management . We will cover everything . Well! I see! Then Im relieved . A reliable support system! As expected of the dependable Governmental Administratives! I hope that everyone will continue to assist the Administratives to eliminate problems in the name of questing from now on . This amount of support is all par for the course . Fufufu . It would be good if you didnt inform us the spections . . . . . . Then, lets clear away the suspense, I will inform everyone about the next path you all will be following . Shirase just has to . . . . . . Hah! Projected in the sky, Shirase looked to the side, and at that moment, a streak of light was released from her eyes . *Beet . * That was the direction they should head to . Why the performance? Im unexpectedly fond of it . If the person herself said its good, well, then its fine . Well then . Then everyone, the next q . . . . . . Then everyone, lets go for the next quest! Ooh! Mom, thats what I wanted to say . . . . . . I am the hero leader . Are we clear on that? Ah, sorry . But this kind of thing is on a firste first serve basis . Right? Geez . . . . . . well, thats fine . It was a trivial matter . It wasnt the right ce toin about it . He was in a mood to somehow just let it go . Then, lets go! Ooh! Im also going! Ooh! Yeah yeah, lets go . Maa-kun as well, follow after mom! Adventure together with mom! Ooh! Alright, dont get carried away, mother . Slightly amazed at Mamako walking in high spirits, Masato also started walking . And, at that moment, Masato suddenly remembered . Speaking of which . . . . . . [Q: Will you be more intimate with your mother if you go on an adventure with her?] Before these days began, that question was asked in the survey . What answer would he have written now? . . . . . . Probably? Not like I would know . In the end, he mumbled those words that were not different from before his adventure had begun . With a smile on his face that even he himself did not notice, Masato chased after his mothers back . Volume 1 - 7: Afterword Chapter Afterword Afterword This is my first meeting with everyone . Inaka Dachima, Inaka Dachima is my name . On this asion, I thank you very much for purchasing my work . In this book, mother is the main heroine . Regarding this, even the editor-in-charge also described it as [Quite an innovative idea] . Thats, well, also quite true . Heroines from light novels were existences that were born with the goal of being loved passionately by their fans . Her being a mother . . . . . . unless one is quite the veteran, it will be quite impossible to make her a waifu . However, thats fine . Mamako is not the heroine that you should love, but the heroine who loves you . She is a mother who will acknowledge everything about you, ept it and love you deeply . As such, to those that may think but I already have waifu(s) . . . . . . as well, I hope that you will feel free to ce this work in a corner of your bookshelf . She will not hinder you . Mamako will gently watch over you, while you are making out . . . . . . Eh, thatd be hard to do? Well, thats true . But please do something about it . Please do it . I will borrow this asion and thank everyone . To the dear members of the selectionmittee that have chosen this work to be the winner of the 29th Fantasia Grand Prize, thank you very much . In addition, to Iida Pochi-san in charge of illustration, people engaged in publishing this work, and K-san in charge of editing, let me offer my apology and gratitude, please bear with me and take care of me in future as well . Lastly . To my mother who returned after bing a contracted employee after passing the age of fifty and obtaining a forklift license, I wish to offer this work to you . It may be troubling for you, who is already a grandmother with a grandchild, to dedicate your time to light novel . . . . . . Eh, read it? You will read it? Then, go ahead . However, please spare me from giving your feedback face to face . Year 2016?Autumn Inaka Dachima The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!