I ended up staying at a familiar inn that I had first started sleeping at when I came to this world. This time, I had Astria and Celeste with me. We didn’t do anything. Until the other girls were found, we vowed that we wouldn’t do anything like that. I asked the girls if they knew anything else regarding Chalm, but they didn’t.
“Are you going to be going alone?” Celeste asked.
“I want you to go and get any news you can on the other girls,” I spoke to Celeste.
“I could come…” Astria said stubbornly.
“You’re too weak. You gave up most of your energy to your daughter, and the fight we had probably didn’t do you any favors. You’re to stay at the palace and recover.” I explained again to Astria.
The two fairies still looked at me worriedly.
“You know, I can summon up an army of fairies. They didn’t all become nymphs. I also have a few wisps, dryads, salamanders, and gnomes.
“So many types of fairies!”
“Mm… I didn’t know about their evolutions either. It wasn’t until I pushed them that they started to evolve. Of the two hundred I have, thirty have become higher fairies. They could help you. You’re best as a leader. With that much firepower…”
I shook my head. “I need to see things for myself. Besides, if I bring an army, I might end up starting a war. I hope that none of the citizens get hurt, and I won’t be able to guarantee that with fairies running around.”
“That’s true…” She seemed uncertain.
“Besides, I have Alysia with me. She’ll keep me safe.”
She shot a glare at the sword sitting in the corner of the room. “That sword is making me jealous again!”
“I-I’m not doing anything?” Alysia cried out defensively.
“Nevermind that,” Celeste spoke up. “I’m used to Master bringing other women home. However, there is something else that Master has been putting off.”
“Hmm?” I blinked, giving an innocent smile. “What is that? I think we’ve resolved everything. Tomorrow, I’ll be going to Chalm. Astria will be resting. You will go searching for Miki and then meet me back at Chalm. It sounds like a perfect plan.”
“Where is the part where I’m your slave again?” She demanded, making an upset face that still looked adorable on the cute fairy.
“Huh?” I asked, looking away. “The slave bond between us was removed.”
“Exactly! So, why haven’t you made me a slave already? I’ve been waiting all night! You already enslaved mother.”
I coughed. “I mean, I enslaved your mother because she was out of control. I needed to put a leash on her.”
“Mm! Mm! Mother is bad, mother must be punished by Master, so he’ll put reins on her and then ride her like an animal!”
“It’s no punishment at all!” Celeste cried out. “I want to be a slave again!”
“Celeste… you’re strong now,” I said awkwardly. “You don’t need that power. As far as being close, I’m happy to be as close to you as you want to be. This is a chance for us to start anew, and to be as equa- ahh!”
Celeste leaped on me her expression filled with seriousness. “Make me your slave, Now!”
{Celeste has become your slave.}
Job: Master Wind Magician (LVL 85), Novice Magician (LVL 100), Magic Singer (LVL 44)
Unlocked Jobs: Adept Wind Magician (LVL 50), Apprentice Magician (LVL 80), Singer (LVL 28), Enchanter (LVL 20), Tinker (LVL 3)
That bond formed instantly, snapping into place before I even finished the spell without any resistance. I let out a sigh, but Celeste snuggled up to me humming peacefully to herself. Her mother gave me apologetic looks as if to say that it couldn’t be helped. I supposed it was settled. One way or another, I’d end up with a slave harem.