Mesugaki Tank Enters The Academy-Chapter 710: Ordinary conversation (7)

As I step foot into the forest where the fool fox lives, a group of fairies suddenly popped out from the bushes and surrounded me.

The kids who had guided me up to this point ordered me to go away without making a sound. If they hadn't, I would have been overwhelmed by the fairies by now.

The fairies, complaining like they were being treated unfairly, were being watched with a pleased expression by Lucy, who was glaring at them with red eyes. I turned my head after seeing the smoke sitting next to me.

"As if you were waiting, you appeared," I said.

"This is the place I protect. When someone as conspicuous as you shows up, it's easy to spot you," she replied.

"Like a puppy waiting for its owner at home?" I asked.

"Not much different. Look, my tail is wagging uncontrollably," she said.

Despite being treated like a dog, the woman grinned as if she was happy, and I knew she was the very fool fox I had known.

"At this point, I would have preferred if you'd put a leash on me to show that I'm your pet," she teased.

"I’d rather abandon you in this forest," I retorted.

"Hmm, that would be difficult. Once a pet is adopted, you have to take responsibility for it," she replied.

"I have no memory of adopting you," I snapped back.

"What are you talking about! What about all the memories we've built together?" she exclaimed dramatically.

What memories could we have, really?

All I could remember was you charging at me like a pervert and me being terrified.

A pet that doesn’t even know its place and charges at its owner is a perfect reason for abandonment. You perverted fool.

"Lucy’s gaze is so cold. But I like it," she remarked.

"You’re really the same as always," I said.

"I’ve lived this way for more years than you’ve been alive. Do you really think I’d change easily!?" she declared.

"That’s not something to be proud of. You trash," I said.

"Heh, heh, keep insulting me!" she replied.

"Ugh, really," I muttered.

I was thinking about giving what I had to give and running off quickly when the fool fox suddenly changed her expression.

She looked serious for some reason, and I wondered what trick she was up to, but no, this time she maintained her composure. Because...

"I’d love to follow you around like I said, but I don’t think that’s possible anymore. After all, I’m the guardian of this forest," she said.

The words she said were ones she never wanted to say.

"I’ve spent too many years by your side, and the forest is saying something about it. Now, I’ll have to stay here for a while and take care of things," she continued.

In the end, the fool fox’s essence lies in this forest. She can’t be wandering around forever outside it. If she did, her very existence might disappear.

"That’s fine. Now I can bathe without worries," I said.

"...I was hoping you’d be a little sad," she murmured.

"Then maybe you should behave better from now on. Perverted fool," I teased.

"I did think my behavior was a bit much. Ugh," she sighed.

"Enough. Kneel before me now. I need you to apologize for all the disrespect you’ve shown," I ordered.

"Giving me a reward at the end? You’re so kind, Lucy," she said, her voice full of mock sincerity.

With a pitiful expression, the fool fox finally kneeled, and our gazes met.

Not liking it, I pouted and commanded her to close her eyes.

"What’s this? Is this some kind of play? How interesting. I’ll follow gladly," she said.

As she licked her lips, I was tempted to run away, but I forced myself to endure it.

After all, I had endured quite a bit already, so I had to give her what she deserved.

Sighing, I opened my inventory and placed the collar she had longed for around her neck.

A collar with the splendid emblem of the Allen family.

"Alright, open your eyes," I ordered.

"...Th-this is!" she stammered.

"From now on, you’re my pet, so you have to come running like a dog when I call you. If you disobey my orders... punishment. Understood?" I said.

"Of course! If I can be your pet, I will do anything! No, I’ll do anything! If you want me to step on your face with my paws, I’ll do it! There will be no better reward!" she declared, eager.

I kicked the fool fox away as she seemed ready to pounce on me. I then glared at her as she trembled, clutching the spot I kicked, and sighed.

"I’m leaving now."

"I’ll find you once I’m done here! After all, I’m your pet!" she yelled.

"Yeah, yeah, I got it. Lina, I hope you’re lazy," I muttered.

"Ha! Wait, Lina? You just... Lucy!" she stammered in shock.

Avoiding the wild-eyed fool fox, I arrived at a place where I had to face one of the women of the gods that I despised the most among the deities.

The crow, who had been pointing out the flaws in her divine form, dashed toward me the moment she saw me, as if I were some kind of precious gem.

Naturally, I tried to avoid her, but since she was a god, I failed to escape her grasp.

"Ahh, seeing you in person, you’re even more beautiful! How could the gods have created such a masterpiece? Truly, you are our lord!" she praised.

"Why don’t you say that to Mama directly? She’ll love it," I replied.

"I would like to, but there’s this thing called manners, you know?" she said.

"Do I not deserve manners?" I retorted.

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"Yes!" she said firmly.

This woman is truly something.

"Do you want me to spread your dark history across the continent?" I asked.

"...Huh?" she replied.

"Do you understand my authority? It’s nothing to make you fall from grace," I threatened.

Honestly, if I truly set my mind to it, it would be easy to undermine her divine authority with slander and manipulation.

If I were to expose all the sexual harassment I suffered at the hands of the perverted executioner, this place would be burned down, no doubt.

In the past, I couldn’t do this due to my Mesugaki skill, but now I can.

"Want to try? Do you want to watch your followers be hunted down as heretics? Just say the word. I can do that for you," I threatened.

"Sorry!" she immediately apologized, backing off.

I looked at her, and the crow, trembling, hurriedly stepped back.

"Is saying sorry enough? You need to show sincerity. Do you not understand common sense?" I scolded.

"I’m sorry! What should I do?" she asked.

"Get on the floor. Move your wings aside," I ordered.

Sitting on the crow as if she were a chair, I frowned due to her oversized wings.

It was more uncomfortable than I imagined. I couldn’t even use it as furniture. How incompetent is this woman?

Well, whatever. I wasn’t going to stay long anyway. I’d just bear with it.

"I don’t know how to respond to this situation," the perverted executioner muttered, looking at us awkwardly.

Since the crow was her god, it must have been uncomfortable for her, but I wasn’t stopping. She deserved this treatment.

"How should you react? Draw this scene! I’ll treasure it for the rest of my life!" I ordered.

"That’s what you want?" the perverted executioner asked.

"If the goddess orders it, we will follow," he said, starting to draw the scene on a canvas as if eagerly waiting.

I really didn’t want to be here for even a second longer.

"But why did you come here, Your Ladyship? You don’t seem to like being here... Could it be that you’re planning to discontinue our art pieces?" the crow asked.

"I came here for something, but it’s not to do that. Since you helped save the continent, I’m grateful, so I won’t stop you," I explained.

After all, if they told me not to do something, I would still do it. Even if they tried to stop me, they would just work in the shadows and cause trouble anyway.

Instead of trying to prevent it, it’s better to let them do what they want. This way, I can train them.

It’s easier to deal with them as I see fit rather than interfering and turning them to the dark side.

"But make sure to properly inspect through Karia. If you cross the line, I’ll really be angry," I warned.

"Don’t worry! I’ll follow all the rules so you won’t have to worry!" she assured.

I didn’t really trust her, but for now, I decided to act as if I did.

If she were to ask me how I trusted her, she’d ramble on endlessly, so it was better to just let it be.

"Also, one last thing. Can you come to the Allen family later and paint us a picture? We need a skilled artist for a family portrait," I requested.

"I’ll do it! Please, let me! I’m confident I can make the most beautiful painting!" she said desperately.

Before I could even finish my request, the crow, who had been under me, desperately asserted her will.

"Fine. Then both of you come. I’ll contact you later," I said.

"I’ll prepare the best materials for it!" the crow declared.

Having said everything I needed to, I tried to get up, but suddenly, the crow grabbed my ankle.

Her touch was so disgusting that I tried to kick it off, but the crow wouldn’t let go.

"Wait! Just a little longer! It’ll be enough until the perverted executioner finishes the sketch!" she insisted.

"...Is this really that important?" I asked.

"Of course it is! This will be the first painting Lucy and I do together! What could be more important than this?" she exclaimed.

"Ha, then you don’t mind if I spread your dark history while you model?" I countered.

"Do whatever you want! If it means completing this painting, I’ll pay that price!" she said with determination.

I didn’t think it was worth risking my life to be painted in the same frame, but the crow’s eyes sparkled like she didn’t care at all.

Under the pressure of her madness, I reluctantly became her model for the painting.

‘This is really terrifying.’

<...Honestly, I was creeped out too. It’s a good thing I’m not a cute, sweet guy.>

Finally, having escaped from the arts academy, I followed the fairy’s lead and arrived at the next location.

A rural village far, far from the kingdom’s capital.

A place so remote that it was hard to believe the Pope had attacked it recently.

In the village where Bishi and Adrigra were staying, there were an unusually large number of spirits around.

Hmm... if my memory serves me right, those spirits were from the royal palace, weren’t they? The ones who had sworn to protect the palace—what were they doing here?

"Apostles of the gods!""Damn! We’ve been spotted!""Run!""Damn! Even here, the gods’ influence reaches!"

Like thugs caught by the police, the spirits scattered as I watched them from afar, waving my hand awkwardly at Bishi, who was grinning at the back.

"Ah! Aah!" Bishi exclaimed.

And then, Bishi too opted to run away.

...Why is he running off again?

What kind of nonsense was he up to?