Chapter 140
On the way back to the Demon King Castle, Seere was smiling to herself.
It had been a very long time since she had received a reward.
Due to Nahun’s vigilant attitude towards her lately, she hadn’t received any meaningful rewards…
“I finally got one.”
She had already decided what to ask for. Seere peeked at Nahun, who was walking ahead.
“Teacher.”
“Yes?”
“Before we go in, let’s visit the human world.”
“The human world?”
Nahun tilted his head. Suddenly suggesting a trip to the human world puzzled him, so Seere explained.
“You said you would give me a reward, right?”
“What does that have to do with going to the human world?”
“Dein and Eri said there are many fun places to visit in the human world.”
She was referring to dating spots. While there were such places in the Demon World, the human world, with its more emotionally sensitive nature compared to the cruel demon kings, had many of these locations.
Nahun seemed to hesitate a bit. It appeared that a little push would do the trick. Seere made a slight sulky expression at him.
“It’s been so long since we went out together that I don’t remember much.”
Her voice carried a hint of disappointment, triggering Nahun’s feelings of guilt for not having taken care of his pupil for eight years.
“Alright, I got it. Let’s go.”
The effect was immediate. Nahun immediately agreed, and Seere beamed with joy. With a wide smile, she joined Nahun’s side.
“Eri also said there are many pretty clothes in the human world.”
“Is that so?”
Nahun thought about the maid outfits worn by the servants in the Demon King Castle and the clothes Seere wore.
“It seems like clothes are similar in both the Demon World and the human world…”
Speaking of which, Nahun was surprised that Seere brought up Dein and Eri so frequently. He asked her.
“You’ve become quite familiar with Dein and Eri, huh?”
“Ah… um, I had a few questions. So as we talked…”
In fact, after Dein and Eri got married, Seere had asked them various questions. Honestly, she couldn’t help but ask.
Her life goal was to marry her teacher, and here was a couple who had already achieved that goal right in front of her. How could she just brush it off out of curiosity?
Thanks to this, Seere had asked Eri many things and received various pieces of advice from her.
Unaware of this context, Nahun pleasantly remarked that it seemed they’d gotten close over the eight years.
“That’s great. It’s nice to see you doing well.”
“Lukah also follows me around well.”
“Is that so?”
It seemed Seere had a personality that liked children.
Nahun felt pleased that Seere had become able to take care of another child. He reached out to pat her head, but suddenly startled himself and withdrew his hand.
He remembered accidentally touching her horns while patting her head when he was not sober. The horns were very sensitive for a demon and required caution; he had made that mistake twice already…
“I guess I should refrain from patting her head.”
As Nahun thought this, Seere looked up at his hand with big eyes.
“Teacher, why do you stop patting me?”
“Huh? Ah, well…”
“If it’s because of the mistake you made before… it’s okay. It was an understandable mistake.”
“Still, you must be careful. Especially since it’s a sensitive area; it’s best not to create situations for accidents…”
“I don’t want to.”
Seere suddenly grabbed Nahun’s hand with both her own. Then she lifted his hand and placed it on her hair.
“I like being patted.”
“…”
Seeing Seere waiting eagerly for him to pat her head while holding his hand tightly, Nahun couldn’t help but smile softly.
“Well, if you’re okay with it…”
Nahun cautiously and gently patted Seere’s hair. The texture he felt while patting her hair, which used to feel like fluffy fur when she was younger, now felt like soft silk.
Seere enjoyed Nahun’s gentle pats with a beaming smile. She looked just like a cute puppy, which made Nahun’s heart stir unconsciously.
“…Since we’re going to the human world, we should check out the situation too.”
“Please focus on having fun with me!”
“Of course, that’s what I plan to do. My words are just something to mention afterward.”
“Well… I can let that slide.”
As Nahun finished patting her, Seere stuck to him closely. Casually linking arms, she cautiously asked him.
“This much is okay, right…?”
“Yes.”
Since they were going out for a reward, he could afford this much. Seere laughed happily. With her soft hair brushing against Nahun’s fingertips, it tickled him.
Trying hard to suppress the ticklish feeling, Nahun headed toward the human world with Seere.
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Nahun and Seere headed to Germanium, the capital of the Bismarck Empire. The reason for choosing this place was naturally that Nahun wanted to see how the Bismarck Empire had changed under Charlotte’s rule.
Upon arriving, Nahun was honestly surprised.
“Is this the capital of a country that was in a civil war?”
The streets were bustling with energy. Countless people passed through the wide avenues. The neatly maintained civic facilities and roads, along with the well-organized shops, made it so that neither the residents nor the passersby experienced any inconvenience.
It had been less than seven years since the country had been in a civil war for nearly two years, yet it could achieve such a vibrant scene, even more lively than before.
“Truly… she is an amazing person.”
Seeing this scenery alone gave an inkling of Charlotte von Bismarck’s genius. Nahun felt a twinge of envy. If he had been as capable as her, he could have done more…
“I could have guided this girl to be even better.”
Feeling a sense of regret, Nahun looked at Seere. She too appeared somewhat surprised.
“There are so many people.”
With her horns concealed by magic, Seere had cast a recognition-suppressing spell to avoid attracting attention by appearing human. She showed her face comfortably.
Although it felt a bit awkward, she suited the look without her horns. When Nahun stared at her, Seere noticed his gaze and made eye contact.
“Is there something wrong, Teacher?”
“Um… I was curious about where we should go first.”
“Oh, if that’s the case…”
With a smile, Seere suggested.
“Shall we start at a clothing store? I’ve been curious since Eri mentioned it.”
“Sure, let’s go wherever you want.”
Nahun thought it was interesting. Surprisingly, Seere did not show any signs of disdain at the crowded streets. She had clearly disliked humans before, but she didn’t seem to feel that way now.
“Has she changed?”
It seemed that Dein, Eri, and their child Lukah had a good influence on her. Although he didn’t expect her to get along with humans as a demon king, there was no need for her to hold onto unfounded disdain.
If she reduced her dislike, it would be easier for her to interact with humans. As he pondered this, Seere pointed towards a store sign with her finger.
“Let’s check that place out!”
Nahun followed her into the store. He hadn’t noticed it before, but the sign of the store they entered read as follows:
[Costume Shop]
In fact, Seere had brought Nahun to this place on purpose.
It was based on Cecili’s advice. Before leaving for the Demon King’s council, Seere had received this suggestion from Cecili.
“I used this method when I was trying to seduce that frustrating guy.”
That was the advice—to wear costumes that stimulate a man’s fantasies. Cecili had reported that this was quite effective.
Could Seere possibly resist the urge after hearing that? Of course not. Although Cecili had suggested she find something in the Demon World, now that they were in the human world, she immediately put it into action.
As soon as Seere saw the store, she intentionally hugged Nahun’s arm to prevent him from escaping.
“Seere, here…”
“I’m going to pick something to try on.”
Unaware of what was happening, Nahun stammered in surprise.
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Like most games, Ebel Queen Maker had a costume system.
It was a feature that could also be called a “skin,” a monetization element. Given the game’s volume, it was relatively inexpensive and the main source of revenue for Ebel Queen Maker. However, little did he expect…
“…that it would be realized in a store like this.”
He knew this world was quite faithful to representing the game, but he had never imagined something like this. Nahun felt a mix of wonder and embarrassment.
Because as soon as he entered the store, the first outfit he saw was a strikingly cute ‘cat cosplay costume’ that would make anyone feel giddy.
Nahun couldn’t imagine what kind of outfit Seere would come out wearing, and he instinctively sensed that this was an absolute crisis.
Honestly, anyone not foolish would have guessed the reason Seere had brought him here. He hurriedly searched for her.
“Seere!? Where are you!”
Nahun was just about to dash out of the store, but Seere had already evaluated the situation and was on the run.
“Ne?”
Nahun froze as he turned towards the source of Seere’s voice. The place she escaped to was a space no man could enter.
[Women’s Changing Room]
“Uh… uh…”
“I’ll change quickly and come right out, Teacher~.”
“Don’t come out!”
“What? Then how are we supposed to play?”
“We’ll just go back to our original clothes…”
“Then my effort to change will be wasted.”
He wanted to ask what that had to do with anything, but Nahun couldn’t bring himself as a teacher to say that to his pupil. If a teacher denied the notion that all efforts are reflected in results, what disciple would ever follow them?
Still, given the circumstances, it wouldn’t be too wrong for him to say this. While Nahun was stuck in this rigid line of thought, the curtain of the changing room was suddenly pulled open.
“Teacher.”
“…Huh?”
Nahun let out a foolish sound. Contrary to his worries, Seere was wearing a surprisingly decent outfit. She had on a cute dress resembling a gothic lolita with a nice black-and-white color scheme that matched her hair.
In fact, it was adorned with lots of frills, and the hem flared out, so there was none of the exposed skin he was worried about.
Far from being risqué, it was adorable. The lolita cap she wore finished off the look with a perfect touch of cuteness.
“This is an outfit from a fairy tale in the human world.”
Upon hearing that, Nahun realized what the costume was. It was likely inspired by “Alice in Wonderland.”
“Does it suit me?”
Seere twirled in front of him, holding up the skirt. Nahun blinked in surprise and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“It’s cute. It suits you well.”
“Hehe, really? I’m glad.”
In truth, he thought there wouldn’t be any outfit that wouldn’t suit her. Seere smiled with satisfaction and said.
“Then I’ll try on the next one.”
“Okay… wait? The next one?”
At that moment, Nahun’s gaze shifted to the inside of the changing room where the curtain had been drawn back. Upon seeing the garments laid out, he hurriedly reached out and shouted.
“Wait…!!”
But by then, the curtain had already closed. Nahun let his outstretched hand drop helplessly and began to tremble.
What he had glimpsed beyond the curtain moments earlier. If he hadn’t misperceived it… No, there was no way to misinterpret it. It was definitely a black…
“…bunny ear.”
Bunny ears. What kind of costume would come to mind at the mention of bunny ears?
Surely, anyone would immediately think of one specific costume.
Nahun gazed nervously at the door of the changing room, waiting for it to open. Finally, as the curtain fully parted.
“Teacher.”
“…….”
“In what way did a bunny hop?”
Nahun froze completely. Seere appeared dressed as a bunny girl in a tailcoat jacket that had a swallowtail at the back.
Seere slightly spread out her hands and tilted her head.
“Hop hop?”
