Chapter 74: 74 Decorating the Sky Island, A Challenge?!

I helped the servants organize the inside of the mansion. Perhaps because I helped, the work seemed to be gradually coming to an end.

I didn’t know if the original Lord had brought them or if Lao had indulged in luxury—though it was probably the latter—but all sorts of strange items came out.

Strictly speaking, they were items scheduled to be discarded.

Knight statues, potted plants brought from abroad, carpets with gold tassels, chandeliers, famous paintings, and even some household furnishings.

"Is this the Weaverpool Lord’s mansion, or a flea market?"

Moreover, there were even stuffed animal figures and knight statues completely naked and striking a ’sun salutation’ pose.

What the heck? Is there a demand for these kinds of things?

"But they’re all perfect for decorating somewhere."

I was tempted. I asked the servants who were wiping off their sweat.

"It’s a waste to throw all these away. Can I take them?"

Honestly, I wondered if I’d look like a beggar. But the servants laughed heartily.

"Oh, you must be planning to distribute them to those who need them again!"

"You’re truly like a hero from a story."

"His heart is wider than the ocean."

"He’s a great person to emulate. To the point where I want to write a biography!"

Uhm, okay. Just misunderstand on your own.

Following the servants’ reactions, Aki also approached with a bright smile.

"Yes, of course. Hehe♥ Hero, take them all!"

"Thank you."

Since even Aki allowed it, it was a done deal. I sent all the items to the Sky Island through the ring.

Hehe, I’ll decorate you well. In the place where you belong!

"It’s amazing every time I see it."

Piery’s eyes sparkled like stars. I extended my hand to her.

"Shall we go then, Young Lady?"

Instantly, Piery’s face flushed.

"Wh-what is it? It’s like I’ve become a noble young lady."

"Because to me, you are a person of such worth."

"Even if you keep praising me, nothing will come out, you know? Hmph, let’s go."

Cool-dere Piery, trying hard to maintain a cool demeanor. Then Aki cut in.

"Kyahaang ♥ I want to go too!"

"Aki...?"

"Yes!"

Well, there’s no harm in it. I took the two women and moved to the Sky Island.

A pure white light enveloped us, and I immediately opened my eyes.

"Huk, unbelievable...!"

"Oo..mama...♥"

Piery and Aki were surprised, looking around as if they were about to faint. I tidied up the messy, cluttered place.

"This knight statue, isn’t it broken? Oh, thank goodness. What about that stuffed bear? Heol, it’s intact."

First, I had to decorate the mansion and its surroundings. Hmm, I think I can leave some artificial flowers or lanterns outside.

If there’s a sense of time here too.

First, I carried the items and decorated the surroundings. Dinora came out and helped.

"Why did you bring so much?"

"Well it was free and this is all for this place. New people have arrived! Oh, nothing happened, right?"

Dinora’s face was a little dark.

"Actually... water burst in the basement."

"What?!"

Suddenly? What kind of water?

As I was surprised, Dinora also sighed endlessly.

"I was surprised as soon as I arrived too. I came back here after helping you, and my goodness, the basement kept filling with water and then draining? Just like the ocean tides."

I can’t imagine what’s going on. This is supposed to be a grassland tile, isn’t it?

There couldn’t be an ocean. If it’s underground, water veins flow and water fills up anywhere, but.

Did they even implement that realism here? Ah, that’s a bit much.

I turned around.

"Aki, Piery! Please help with the tidying up!"

"Yes!"

Leaving the tidying to the women, I quickly went down to the basement.

No matter what, this place will be our home and Sex Resort. I didn’t want anything to go wrong.

When I went down to the basement, for some reason, the floor itself was made of dirt. Unlike the mansion’s first-floor lobby, it wasn’t tiled.

"What the, the basement here isn’t decorated at all? The first floor was cool though."

This was a bit disappointing. What was this for?

As I looked around, trying to find the problem, a notification popped up.

[Hot spring water is about to gush out. It is scheduled to evaporate to its source within 24 hours.]

[Pay 300,000 CP to decorate as an underground hot spring resort?]

As soon as I saw it, my jaw dropped. It’ll all disappear within 24 hours?

But I can decorate it as an underground hot spring resort?

"It means if I just give points, it’ll decorate itself, right? Fuck, I can’t resist. That’s amazing! I have about 400,000 now, so I have plenty. Okay, thank you!"

I immediately accepted. Then, arbitrary tiles were laid in the basement.

Even if they were just tiles, they were pure white pebbles, but this alone brought the atmosphere to life.

It began to change. I watched my world change, as if I had become a god.

It’s like a public bathhouse, but the decisively different thing is that most of this place is a hot spring bath!

"It’s super cool."

As I admired it decorating itself, another notification popped up.

[Scheduled to be completed within 24 hours!]

Ugh, do I have to wait 24 hours?

No, wait. Let’s wait. It’s not 24 years, I can definitely wait!

I took a peek. The mansion’s underground hot spring resort was changing in real-time.

When I went to one corner, the surrounding background suddenly changed.

Hwiiing!

An outdoor area with wind blowing appeared. It was a night sky background with a bright moon.

For some reason, feeling like I was isolated in the world, an exclamation of admiration naturally came out.

[Time or environment can be adjusted. How would you like to adjust it?]

[1. Day, Beach]

[2. Late Afternoon, Utopia]

[3. Night, Snow Mountain]

[4. Unlock Required!]

[5. Unlock Required!]

...

"This is crazy, crazy!"

I exclaimed in admiration. This level of functionality?

Moreover, ’Unlock Required’—it’s a bit frustrating that the conditions aren’t shown, but it means I can create that many diverse environments, right?

"I can’t resist!"

I immediately instructed.

"Day, Beach!"

At my shout, the background immediately changed. The sun rose in the dark sky, and the clear blue sky looked down on me.

Even waves crashed, and the sound of seagulls crying could be heard.

Good, next.

"Night, Snow Mountain!"

Hwiiiiihing!

A snow mountain with a blizzard changed to a background of a quietly towering snow mountain.

Beyond the night sky, there was even a depiction of dragons flying. Awesome, surely they’re not real dragons, right?

"This is seriously super awesome... Please be completed quickly. Please!"

I returned to the center of the underground hot spring resort. The background had changed as I instructed.

Wow, this is mine?

"It’s better than buying a house in any noble district, for real."

I went up to the first floor and announced to the women.

"The basement is currently under construction. It will soon become a hot spring bath, so please decorate the first floor or other areas!"

At my instruction, the women’s faces brightened.

Dinora licked her lips.

"Oh my, a hot spring bath? Hot springs are famous in the East!"

Aki immediately stepped forward.

"Ohoho, that’s right. I don’t remember well, but when it comes to hot springs, the East is best!"

Why are you saying it so confidently if you don’t remember? Piery sighed.

"Shall we tidy up first, my ladies?!"

"’My lady,’ you say! My heart is still that of a young lady, you know?"

"Ohoho, that’s right!"

"As expected, Piery is a cool-dere, isn’t she?I like it."

I watched the women work.

First, Aki decorated the paths and garden around the mansion.

Seeing her work, she was truly skilled.

"Oh, the path like that... And the garden is cool too? The surrounding atmosphere is more lively, isn’t it? Hehe."

It was already wide, but the empty place gained more atmosphere.

Dinora hung paintings on the first floor, decorated with sculptures, and moved the knight statues to appropriate places.

Piery coordinated all of this and was doing the final tidying up.

As I spent busy time with the women, the tidying up was roughly completed. Everyone smiled contentedly as they finished their work.

Aki said with a bright smile.

"Whew, that was hard!"

"Then, Piery. From now on, live comfortably here. You can come out if you need to. If you have anything you want to say, just think of it as telling me and say it."

At my guidance, Piery bowed her head.

"Thank you so much... You are my benefactor. And a prince from a fairy tale...."

’Prince,’ you say! I’m a Debauched Hero. A Debauched Hero who will screw all the MILFs in the world!

Dinora laughed lewdly. Then, hugging Piery from behind, she fondled her breasts.

"Oh my, is it because you’re young that your skin is so good? Your breasts are firm too. I’m envious, so envious. How about down there?!"

"Euat, what is it, suddenly?"

The two women showing chemistry that makes one look forward to the future.

I looked back at Aki.

"Shall we go back?"

"Yes♥ Because there’s still work to do in Weaverpool♥"

I prepared to go outside. While enveloped in light and leaving, something was seen beyond the clouds passing by.

"Hmm? What’s that?"

Just as something was becoming visible between the clouds, I ended up going outside.

But I could guess what it was.

"I saw something like an island beyond the clouds. Is the Sky Island not just the one I’m on?"

This makes me even more interested. There’s another Sky Island? Moreover, though I only saw it briefly, the environment seemed different.

Will dungeons appear like this too?

"Hmm..interesting?"

Looking forward to what comes next even more, I grinned.

Meanwhile, the Guard Captain came running busily, as if out of breath.

"Hero! Hero!"

After preparing to leave, I replied.

"I’m not going anywhere. Ah, though I will be leaving soon. What is it?"

"An inspector has arrived. They’re looking for you!"

I sighed and replied.

"Ah, I was just about to rest. He’s acting up, that elf-eared bastard. Lead the way!"

Well, well, what was bound to come has come. It’s not an excuse, but honestly, I was a little tired.

Ah, I should have gotten a massage from Dinora! Regret always comes too late after you’ve done it.

I followed the Guard Captain. In the domain’s training ground, Kelsas was waiting, drinking coffee.

His posture, just, and his expression. Is he shooting a coffee commercial?

"Ah, you’re here?"

"You want to fight now?"

"If you’re tired, I can postpone it."

"No, there’s no need for that. I was just about to leave this place anyway, and if it’s a showdown that has to happen, I should finish it now."

"Huhu, Lucian. You’re always so straightforward, I like that. And the feeling when I hit you is so satisfying."

"...What kind of nonsense are you spouting?"

Kelsas stood up. He seriously started a staring contest with me.

The challenge he offered, I gladly accept!