I Work As A Healer In Another World’s Labyrinth City

Its now the night of the same day that the succubus was repelled. In my room at the lords mansion, Ive been absorbed in reading the Bible.

-The reason Im here in this world.

Until now, I didnt think it would be possible to find out. I didnt have enough material to consider, so I had given up.

But now I know. In this book, there are details written about a character with the same circumstances as me.

At the moment, a victory celebration is being held in the lords mansion over our successful repulsion of the succubus. But, so that I could read this book, I slipped away early.

The saint and the lord protested and tried to hold me back, saying that I was the leading role, but I insisted on returning to my room and locked the door. In order to concentrate on reading the Bible, of course.

Shiki-sama. Everyone understands that the fact that you were manipulated by the succubus was unavoidable. Lord-sama dealt with that female knight who was pointing and laughing at you by telling her she would be getting a one-month pay cut.

Therefore well, wont you cheer up and come attend the victory party?

The saints voice comes from the other side of the door.

Its not like I withdrew myself into my room because I was embarrassed that so many people saw my desires being easily manipulated by the succubus. Im not saying it didnt factor in, but that doesnt mean it was the entire reason.

That didnt bother me at all. I just want to read the Bible. Leave me alone for a while.

Im barely even bothered anymore about the fact that, after staggering back and forth between the succubus and Eris for ages, I just barely returned to my senses when Yuel was about to pull down my pants. Besides, Yuel is here in this room too.

I wish the saint would stop suggesting that Id let such a minor thing get to me. The thing Im dwelling on is what happened after that.

-Those words the saint said are still echoing in my head even now.

Sage-sama.

At the time, while she was clutching my hands tight, the saint clearly said that. Sage refers to that character in the Bible who sealed the evil god.

Ive only read a part of the Bible so far, but I was able to confirm that in terms of our black-haired man who came from another world and has an enormous amount of mana aspects, we coincide.

And, as for him being such a ridiculously powerful person that he forced back the evil god and his apostles, Im just getting to that part right now.

From the events so far, considering my outstanding healing magic ability, to think that Im the same type of being as that sage its not difficult to imagine.

Understood. The truth is, there is a subordinate of mine to whom I wished to introduce you but if that is the case, I suppose it cannot be helped.

As Im reflecting, the saint says that.

Subordinate?

As far as I know, Im pretty sure all of the saints subordinates were women. Besides, I just remembered this right now, but when we were attacked by the Earth Dragon, I unknowingly treated one of the saints subordinates in addition to the beauty contest participants.

Yeah, the saint was saying something about that back when she purged the archbishop. By some chance, is it possible that said subordinate became interested in me after I gallantly saved her life with EX Heal without revealing my identity or demanding compensation?

Whaaat, if you wanna introduce me to your subordinate or whatever, you shouldve mentioned such an important detail sooner.

I put strength into my legs in order to stand up and unlock the door to the room. However, I notice that Yuel has laid down to sleep with her head on my lap, and I stop. Because Yuel is making sure to stand watch over me throughout the night, shes taking a nap now.

Plus she hasnt started breathing softly so she may not actually be asleep yet, and I cant risk her seeing me easily take back something Ive previously said.

Well, theres no need to hurry, right? Things have been going great with Eris and Ruruka lately. And Ill be introduced to the saints subordinate eventually, so I can meet her next time.

-Then from outside the room, I hear the saints footsteps leaving.

However, those footsteps soon stop and for some reason, return to my doorstep. And, after apparently taking some time to consider, the saint calls out to me again.

Umm Shiki-sama, by some chance are you perhaps in the middle of something?

The middle of something?

The physique and skin color of Shiki-samas slave girl companion are similar to those of the succubus and moreover, she appears to greatly adore you, so

I must admit, I did not exercise enough consideration, my deepest apologies. My knowledge of male nature is quite limited even though your sexual desires have been enhanced by the succubus, I so rudely intruded upon your doorstep.

The saint says in a tone that actually sounds apologetic.

Is this b*tch implying that she thought I would definitely bite if she offered to introduce me to her subordinate, and because I didnt that must mean Im getting busy with Yuel?

Wait, she sees me as the type of person who, when given the choice between finding out the reason for my existence in this world or meeting a woman, would always pick the woman?

Shes quite perceptive, but this time thats wrong.

Im not venting my sexual desire that was roused by the succubus on Yuel. To begin with, it already calmed down on its own. I wish she wouldnt say such easily misunderstood things. Yuel might already be misunderstanding; her eyes are closed but her ears are rapidly twitching.

Those long elven ears of hers are shaking intensely.

Oi, dont say something that could invite a misunderstanding. I really am just reading the Bible.

No, you need not hide it. We succeeded in repelling the succubus, but that does not mean we have already confirmed her demise. So that you do not suffer her manipulation again, it is imperative to sate your appetite.

Though I say that, well, even if there is mutual consent, with a young slave girl such behavior will not lead to favorable rumors. Though if that is indeed the case, I thought it necessary to vacate the area just to be sure.

Seriously, please dont say any more. Right now, Yuel is most likely in an unstable condition again from Eris kissing me.

-When we got back to the lords mansion, we entered the bath together, but at that time I noticed.

In the dressing room, as she was removing her panties, Yuel was shaking her hips subtly, as if she was trying to imitate the succubus behavior. Of course, when she saw that I didnt approach her back when I was ping-ponging between Eris and the succubus, her face was a little disappointed too.

On top of that, at the victory celebration afterwards when my eyes met with Eris and I averted them in embarrassment, the look of pessimism about the world in general in Yuel-sans eyes was a new one for me.

!!

Did she hear the saints words just now? Yuels ears stiffen straight out, and she excitedly shoots out of bed, comes over to me, and sits on her knees in front of me.

Then, with an expression that tells me shes definitely made a huge misunderstanding, she pats her head to fix her hair and corrects her sitting posture again. After that, unable to hide her tension, her body goes rigid and she looks down, occasionally casting a furtive glance up at me.

I dont know what Yuel might be thinking, but this situation is not the greatest.

Thats wrong! Its not like that, really! I havent made a move on Yuel, and Im absolutely never going to! I honestly just want to read the Bible!

I deny it strongly. When I do, for some reason the saints laughter leaks out.

Is that so? I apologize for jumping to conclusions.

Well then, I shall call upon you again tomorrow morning, so please do be ready.

After that, the saint quickly departs from in front of my room. I wonder if she believed me? But something tells me she agreed too quickly.

Wait. By some chance, the saint may not have been thinking that I was in the middle of something with Yuel in the first place. And she was laughing when she heard my voice. Besides, that saint, back when she purged the archbishop, Im pretty sure she said she had to pay him back in kind.

Theres a chance that she just came to tease me a little for bailing out of the victory celebration.

But if thats what it was then I really wish shed cut it out. It may just be a mild tease to the saint, but if I mess up in dealing with this fidgety Yuel, one strike and Im out. Timidly, I take a look at her.

-Over there, Yuel is looking at me with eyes full of tears and a despondent expression.

Sitting on her knees in front of me and trembling. She looks like she could cry at any moment.

Absolutely Never make a move I-I knew it, someone like me anymore over Eris-san

I think back over what I just said. Oh no. Sure, I have no intention of putting my hands on the young Yuel, but saying that I never will must have crushed her hopes.

Although to be completely honest, I cant at all imagine how Yuel will look when shes grown, so its not entirely like I misspoke. But I do know that every day without fail, Yuel always checks her breast size and measures her height when were entering the bath, anxiously tracking her progress.

All I can do now is gloss it over.

Yuel. I only meant until you grow up. Who knows whatll happen after that. So, well Dont let it bother you, okay?

Alright?

For now, I try to explain. But well, Yuel should understand that I wont lay a hand on her while shes a child, so I dont think there should be a problem with this.

But Yuel is still looking down and trembling.

And she doesnt say anything.

No, for an instant she looks at me with a face like she wants to say something. However, after that, she quickly looks back down again.

Yuel? Whats the matter?

I ask, but Yuel doesnt answer. Shes just hanging her head and trembling.

-Then suddenly, I notice a drop of water fall onto her knees.

At the same time, I hear a sob from her.

Shes crying. Oh man, shes seriously crying.

Yuel!?

Oh no. This is bad. With a pitter-patter, drops of water keep falling onto her knees.

As Im feeling bewildered, I hear Yuels weak voice squeeze out of her throat.

Before I grow up, Im sure that Master will get married to Eris-san. When that happens I know I wont have a place by Masters side anymore

From Yuels mouth, the words married to Eris come out. Well, even though it was to save me from the succubus, Eris did just kiss me. I guess its inevitable that Yuel would end up thinking this way.

Eris-san is super nice, even to me. Thats why I think I want Eris-san to be happy. And Eris-sans boobs are so huge too I know shes perfect for Master. But but I with Master forever together forever

Most likely, in Yuels mind, marriage = no other women allowed by my side, not even a slave, or something close to that. Even if I get married, though, I have no intention of sending Yuel off somewhere.

Regardless of whether monogamy is common sense in society, regardless of who I get married to, in all likelihood I would keep Yuel by my side. Besides, Im aiming for a harem in the first place, so such societal norms have nothing to do with me. For me, its a trivial concern.

But, as far as I can tell from Yuels appearance, for her, its truly a massive obstacle.

Yuel.

Somehow, compared to the time with Ruruka, I get the feeling that Yuel is much more depressed. Maybe shes thinking that against Eris, she doesnt have even a one in a million shot of winning.

Well, Eris is a woman whose unadulterated sexual charm triumphed over even the succubus who has the ability to manipulate desires. If you put it that way then yeah, I guess she doesnt have a shot.

Now that I think about it, I havent told you about myself yet, huh.

Thats why I need to turn Yuels thoughts in a different direction here. I came up with this entire plan as I was reading the Bible with all my might until just now. With this, Yuel will stop crying. Im that confident in it.

About Master?

Yuel seems perplexed by the sudden change of topic, but I keep talking.

Ill say it again. Ive kept silent about this until now, but Im not from this world. It seems like Im a similar existence to the character from the Bible known as the Sage.

I-I have always, always thought that Master is definitely an amazing person.

Yuel informs me with a solemn attitude. Albeit in a tearful voice. But she latches onto the conversation. She appears to be interested in what Im saying.

Have you already read chapter two of the Bible, Yuel?

Yes, there were words I didnt understand, but Ive read that far.

I havent read past chapter two either, but the past Sage, it seems like he could only use a special sealing magic. He apparently had next to no close-quarters combat ability. For that reason, he always had an ally at his side to protect him. Did you read about that too?

Its written that the past Sage used special sealing magic. I dont know that much about it, but apparently it had an immense power that was enough to seal the evil god and his apostles one after the other in their prime.

But, since a number of prior arrangements were necessary, it wasnt very user-friendly as an ability and his ally was always saving him from trouble in melee combat, which is what was depicted in chapter two of the Bible.

Yes, it said that when Sage-sama was assaulted by the evil gods apostle, he had a really, really strong ally who held them off all by herself and protected Sage-sama. I couldnt read her name, but it said that when it came to swords, nobody could compare to her I really look up to her.

So she looks up to her. That makes this easy.

Yuel. The part you couldnt read, that wasnt her name. It was a designation.

Designation?

Thats right. That ally was known to the world as the Hero.

A talented swordsman who acted as a shield for the Sage during surprise attacks and melee combat. The two of them were together day and night, the Sage and the strongest swordsman alive who always protected him. According to this Bible, thats the Hero.

This person known as the Hero, she protected the Sage at all times, and sometimes he even repelled an apostle of the evil god all by herself. Isnt that right, Yuel?

Yes, I think she was an amazing person.

Yuel answers, eyes still slightly downcast. I diverted the conversation from Eris, but in the end it still seems to be bothering her. Thats why Im saying this.

Isnt that just like what Yuel does for me?

!?

Yuels eyes snap open as she looks at me. Perhaps she thought of a slave such as herself as being too far removed from someone important enough to be written about in the Bible, so she didnt make the connection.

Yuel held off the succubus, an apostle of the evil god, and didnt let her get near me. Besides, whether its in the labyrinth or the forest outside the city, Yuel is the one who always protects me.

When I continue, Yuel shows me a bewildered face.

But, Im not as strong as the Hero from the Bible.

Thats because Yuel is still a child. Most likely, in ten years, Yuel can absolutely become a peerless female swordsman. Whatever you put your mind to, you can accomplish it.

I mean what Im saying. Her ability with blades is already on the level where she wouldnt lose to a knight, and Yuel has even shown an affinity with magic. For healing magic, her mana seems to have increased from being next to me, so she should be able to use Heal after a little practice.

And, being able to use healing magic with basically no piety or knowledge, Im sure shed even be able to learn to use attack magic. And yet shes only 12. If Yuel studies for a few years from now on, she has the potential to reach even the level of the Hero from the Bible.

Hero to Master, am I your hero?

Yeah, my hero. Hero Yuel.

A slave, yet a hero. Slave Hero Yuel.

Nah, that titles no good, huh. Its got the same nuance to it as Slave Female Knight. Thatd be more appropriate for a porno book title. Hero Yuel it is.

Amazing! I will try my hardest to become Masters hero!

Hero Acknowledgement Strategy, success.

Such a joyful expression. Shes not crying anymore. Looks like that stuff about Eris has slipped her mind.

When I become strong Hero Masters hero

Yuel looks at me with sparkling eyes. Maybe shes even envisioning her future once she becomes strong. If Im the Sage, its true that theres a possibility that Yuel, who always sticks by my side and is already quite capable, will be called the Hero.

However, Yuels face quickly clouds over. After staring at the empty space next to me, she hangs her head.

Then, as if she cant hold it back, she starts to tremble again. She must have ended up imagining a bleak future for herself. It seems that for Yuel, her concerns about Eris are quite deeply ingrained.

Hero Acknowledgement Strategy, failure.

Also, Yuel.

Looks like I have no choice but to reveal my hand. I didnt want to say this due to the risk involved, but theres no helping it.

Im a really amazing person.

Yes, Master is amazing.

In society, theres a system for the sake of such an amazing person, known as a harem.

Since Yuel is sad about monogamy, Ill let her in on the fact that Im aiming for a harem. I didnt tell her since I wasnt sure how shed react, but now that its come to this I cant avoid it.

Hair rum? Now that you mention it, the succubus was talking about that too, I think. But I didnt really understand what it meant.

A harem means polygamy. Its where one man takes a lot of women as his wives.

!? No way! Is such a convenient arrangement really allowed!?

The word convenient startles me for a moment, but most likely Yuel didnt say it with the meaning of convenient for me. She was likely asking if something so convenient for her own circumstances would be allowed. Thats probably it.

Ordinary citizens arent familiar with the concept of a harem. At best, its likely just to the degree that some nobles and wealthy merchants form them. Its not surprising that a young slave like Yuel wouldnt know about them at all.

Its allowed, naturally. Because, as you are well aware, Im amazing.

To be perfectly honest, I dont know that Yuel will even enter my harem once she grows up. Shes still a child, and I dont want to look at her in that way either. And yet, for such a pure child, such deception is necessary. Or more precisely, I dont want her to cry anymore.

Harem

Yuel murmurs in a daze.

Harem, a harem!! Amazing, amaziiing! A harem is amazing!

After that, Yuels expression immediately brightens, and she starts skipping around joyously.

Huh? This reaction from Yuel might be better than when I recognized her as a hero.

I tried my hardest to come up with that idea, though.

I always thought that if Master got married, you couldnt be together with any other women!

Well yeah, usually thats how it would be. Theres no way I could say Im marrying you but Im gonna keep sleeping together with this slave girl every night. At the very least, unlike now wed have to be in separate bedrooms.

Ill go tell Eris-san and Ruruka-san too! This way everyone, everyone can be happy!

I reflexively grab Yuels shoulder to stop her from running out of the room.

Wait, Yuel! Its fine if you dont tell Eris and the others! Thats, well look, Yuel didnt know this, but among adults, its totally natural! You dont need to specifically mention it to them!

Maybe because shes a kid, Yuel accepted it without resistance, but I dont think that Eris or Ruruka will approve it so quickly. The fact that Im plotting a harem was almost discovered. Its going to be revealed eventually, but the time isnt ripe yet.

In order for them to accept it, I need to raise their affection levels more and more.

Is that so?

Thats right. Listen, Yuel. Everybody thinks its obvious, so you dont have to go out of your way to mention it, okay?

I ended up lying again on the spur of the moment, but Im sure itll be fine.

Understood, Master.

If by some slim chance the succubus comes back, Ill repel her without fail! Like Hero-sama from the Bible, Ill definitely protect Master! Ill work hard so I can stay by Masters side forever and ever!

Yuel smiles and continues to clench her fists tightly. Her beaming smile makes it hard to believe she was crying nonstop just earlier. Perhaps because I emphatically acknowledged her as a hero, she seems to be in extremely high spirits.

Although the knights intend to keep protecting me here in this mansion until they can clearly confirm the succubus death, so Yuel doesnt particularly need to try that hard.

But well, I guess theres no harm in Yuel remaining vigilant. Ill keep an eye on her to make sure she doesnt go overboard, and spend some time in the safety of the lords mansion.