Golden Knight – Part 3
Auri watched the girl—
the one who looked ready to pounce on me—
and murmured thoughtfully:
“Let me guess… ‘Chef’s Recommendation: Twenty‑Four‑Year Vintage, First Harvest Meal’?
No, perhaps ‘Limited First‑Time Set’ would be more appropriate.”
“HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY!! Don’t just stand there naming menu items—HELP!!”
“Oh? Is it your first time?
Then I should prepare a celebratory meal,” the girl said cheerfully.
Auri nodded.
“She is a succubus. You may relax and allow her to… feed.”
“WHAT PART OF THAT IS RELAXING?!”
“Then… bon appétit♪”
Time passed.
“Fuuuu… it’s been so long since I had a proper meal.
Delicious.”
“I’m glad it was satisfactory,” Auri replied politely.
I sat slumped against the tree, staring blankly at the sky.
“…Hey. You. How are you planning to take responsibility for this…?”
My voice came out rougher than intended.
Auri turned toward me.
“If you wish, I will take full responsibility.”
“…Huh?”
“I mean exactly what I said.
If you desire compensation, I will provide it.
Financial support, assistance with daily life, emotional care—
whatever is required to maintain your well‑being until the end of your natural lifespan.”
I stared at him.
Was this… a trap?
“…Just leave me alone for a minute…”
“Understood. Call me when you are ready.”
Auri turned to the succubus.
“Now then, Miss Succubus. A moment of your time?”
“Oh? Did I do something wrong?”
Her face looked noticeably healthier than before.
Auri leaned close and whispered:
“If we could provide meals like this regularly,
would you be willing to cooperate with us?”
“…My, that’s a tempting offer.
I don’t know what you want me to do,
but regular meals would be wonderful.
Hardly anyone comes here.”
“Then you agree?”
“I do.
And if possible, I’d like his meals for the time being.”
“…Unexpected. You seem quite fond of him.”
“I’d love to savor him completely… down to the very last drop♪”
“That would be… problematic.
Please refrain from consuming him entirely.
We require him to remain human—physically and mentally.”
“Oh? I assumed you brought him here as disposable.”
“My body cannot satisfy your hunger nor persuade you.
He can.”
Both of them turned toward me with identical mischievous expressions.
What the hell are they whispering about…?
Auri approached.
“Tōdō‑san. Let us return.
Can you stand?”
“…Yeah, but how am I supposed to go home dressed like this?”
“My subordinates will prepare clothing.”
At the elevator, the pink‑haired succubus waved at me with a bright smile.
“Thanks for the meal! See you again!”
See you again?!
What does that even mean?!
I looked at Auri.
“Ah, yes. I spoke with her earlier.
There is something I would like to request from you.”
“…What?”
“Clothing.
I would like you to make her some.”
“…Clothing?”
“Yes. We will provide the materials.
You will need to visit her regularly for measurements.
Naturally, I will accompany you, so you need not worry about dungeon hazards.
And of course, you will be compensated separately from your cleaning wages.”
