When I Went to Another World, All the Women I Met Fell in Love With Me and Things Got Out of Hand – A Carefree and Heartwarming Harem of a Man Who Fell in Love With a Death God, as He Pours His Thoughts Into a Sketchbook and Dominates All. C86

Chapter 86: Can't Let You Go

"Mika, today's meal is quite luxurious, isn't it?!"

Her younger siblings' smiles were infectious.

"I found a good job, so once in a while, it's fine. Make sure to eat your fill. Going back to the labyrinth, right?"

We don't have parents. There's no blood relation among us, but we've survived together as siblings.

But still, today was lucky.

I found a job that paid a huge sum of gold coins, and that man, Kakeru-san, was quite handsome... No, no, what am I thinking?

Even though we received gold coins for breakfast expenses, that's three months' worth of meals for us... Well, if they're giving it, I'll take it.

Since he trusted me, I'll work hard to earn more. Hehe, I'm looking forward to tomorrow... No, no, why am I thinking that way!

I've been acting strangely since a while ago. Before I knew it, I was thinking about that man. Well, it's not like there are many people as unique as him. Anyway, I should eat!!

"Hey, it's bad! Mika!"

An old man from the neighborhood rushed in with a changed expression.

"What's wrong, old man? I'm eating right now..."

"It's bad, they've prohibited entry into the labyrinth."

"...Huh?"

I didn't understand at first, and then everything went dark.

Afterward, when we listened to the adventurers, it seemed that in a week, there would be a stampede of monsters overflowing from the labyrinth. Entry into the labyrinth and its vicinity would be prohibited, of course.

Our previously tolerated dwelling would no longer be inhabitable. If we can't leave here and can't enter the labyrinth, how will we survive?

It felt like we were abruptly thrown from heaven into hell, and Mika's heart was in turmoil.

(Anyway, I have to go to the guild tomorrow morning. I have to ask Kakeru-san for help.)

"Mika, what's going to happen to us?"

Her younger siblings asked with worry, and she couldn't show any signs of weakness.

"Don't worry, I'll go to the guild tomorrow and talk to them. Our living situation will be fine. The Border Count said he'd provide us with temporary shelter for now!"

There were still worries beyond that, but it was nothing new. She had to protect these kids.

***

The guild was crowded with people seeking detailed information since morning. The Badlur Adventurers Guild had many who made a living in the labyrinth, so it was only natural. Facing an unprecedented crisis like the stampede, everyone was anxious, irritable, and tension filled the air in the guild.

Mika, feeling a bit nervous, entered the guild, a place she rarely visited. She was worried about being accosted by rough characters, but that didn't happen, and she found a table in the dining area.

In reality, the adventurers were simply behaving themselves due to the incident involving Kakeru and Lizerotte the previous day, but Mika was unaware of this.

Kakeru had told her to wait while having breakfast, but given the current situation, she couldn't afford any wastefulness.

Sitting alone at the table, she was approached from behind.

"Good morning, Mika. Did I keep you waiting?"

She turned around to see the familiar young man with black eyes and black hair.

"No problem! You just arrived, Kakeru-san."

"That's good. I was worried you might have run into some trouble while waiting. Did you have breakfast?"

"Uh, yeah, I ate, so I'm fine..."

Mika's stomach growled loudly, and her face turned red.

"Oh, this is different..."

"Mika, you're still growing, so you should eat more. If you can still eat, I made a simple breakfast. It would really help if you could eat it..."

Saying this, Kakeru took out a sandwich from his bag.

Mika's eyes were fixed on the sandwich, which looked delicious.

"What's wrong? Aren't you going to eat?"

Mika, who hadn't touched the food yet, was asked by Kakeru.

"Um, can I take this home? I want to let my younger siblings have it."

"Of course! There are plenty more for souvenirs, so you should eat this one."

He's really a nice guy. His smile is kind, too.

"Is it the same as the ones you have for souvenirs?"

"Yeah, it's the same. Don't worry."

"Okay, then I'll eat it! Thank you."

Mika finally took the sandwich, feeling relieved.

"By the way, how do you eat this? I've never seen this kind of food before."

"You eat it like this."

Kakeru demonstrated by taking a bite of his own sandwich.

"I see, it's easy! Whoa, what's this? It's incredibly delicious!"

Mika started eating with gusto, and Kakeru joined in.

***

"Mika, did you hear about the stampede?"

"Yeah, it means there won't be any work, right? In that case, I should return this."

She handed over the advance payment.

"You don't need to return it; it's because of me that your actions are restricted."

"...Is that so? You're a strange one."

She handed over the gold coins reluctantly, but Kakeru held onto them gently.

"By the way, there's something I want to ask you, Kakeru-san."

"What is it?"

"I'll do anything, so please hire me! I mean, I don't look that bad, right? You're a man too, so you don't dislike me, do you?"

She never wanted to sell her body, but now she had no choice. If she had to do it, she'd prefer it to be with Kakeru. It was the answer she had come up with after thinking about it since last night.

"Please... Don't refuse. If you reject me, I'll..."

"I don't dislike you. In fact, I really like you. A child like you, especially."

Kakeru gently stroked Mika's gray hair.

"Don't treat me like a kid!"

Blushing even through her dark elf's characteristic tanned skin, Mika protested.

"Anyway, stay at the shelter until the stampede is over. After that, we'll decide on what to do next. This is the advance payment until then."

Kakeru handed over seven gold coins.

"Why? I haven't done anything."

"I told you, it's compensation for restricting your actions. Listen, don't do anything dangerous. I'll take care of the stampede."

"...Alright."

It was an extraordinary request, but with this man, she felt like he might actually do it. With mixed feelings, she nodded obediently.

"You're a good kid."

Kakeru stroked Mika's hair and spoke to Kazane.

"Kazane, please take care of Mika and the others."

"Yes, of course. You're such a kind... beloved king!"

"Mika, I'm leaving now, but if you ever run into trouble, talk to the guild master or the vice guild master. You can use M

ika's name for reference."

"Huh? Okay, I got it."

She didn't fully understand, but she realized that Kakeru wasn't an ordinary person. The guild members had been looking at Kakeru with respectful eyes the whole time.

Watching the black-haired youth disappear, she thought, "Take care! Please be safe."

And then, suddenly, he came back.

"Oops, I forgot to give you the souvenir."

Mika couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Seriously, you're dependable but surprisingly forgetful, huh? I don't dislike that. A guy like you, I can't just leave alone..."