Chapter 55: Socialization
[Edited by Deathbricks, Bunny, ArchmageNaoki, and Arthur300000]
"Fire in the hole!" *BOOM* One of my platoon members jumped into the swimming pool belly first. There is no battle going on though. Everyone is just enjoying my rented private mansion.
"Sebastian, is this going to be alright?" I asked my dogkin butler with the curviest mustache I ever saw while I sat on a swing near the flowery gazebo in a breathtakingly beautiful garden.
"No problem my lady, everything here has insurance." He assured me and added. "Also, my name is Scott, not Sebastian." Alright, I don’t have to worry that someone might break a million credits vest here. Otherwise, I would ask you to beam me up, Scotty.
My negotiation related perk was working too well again. I discovered that the grumpy woman is the guild master of the merchant guild. She was scary at first, but in the end, she was very kind to me. It wasn’t without any hiccups though, I still had to pay 1,000 gems for her 'discretion'. But as I followed Skynet's instructions word by word and with Cocoa pitching in from time to time, I acquired lots of money, a luxurious mansion to stay for a night and the peaceful life that I want. Hah, I was worried for nothing.
About the money, I should receive about half a million gems from the giant's corpse alone, but because I want its skin and its core, I only got a half of it. I never saw any materials that could bounce off spells like that before. So, if I make armor from it, I might just become invincible, hehehe.. Hahahaha! Muahahahahaha! ... Ahem. Anyways, Skynet also said that its core is a rare commodity, and it's surely capable of powering the power armor that I found in Marcus' workshop for a year. Later when I get back to my home town, I will try to buy that power armor from him.
However, to extract the skin and core from the monster, Ms. Guild Master asked me to wait for a day because the process needs specialized equipment and several experts to do it. She said it's related to 7 lines perpendicular to all of other lines or something. So, she kindly lent me this luxurious grand mansion with two catkin maids and a butler for the length of the stay.
"Commander! The slumber party preparations will be completed at 7:00 PM!" The giraffe girl, my vice-commander, reported with a salute and ran way. Right, the slumber party! It happened because we have to give up the pool to guys. It's not like I can't take it by force, but because no girl here including me has any swimsuit. To swim in front of them without it would be embarrassing. So, when the sheep girl suggested this plan, I quickly approved it.
Still, I was kicked out from the preparations. They told me to wait outside because they wanted to thank me for the bear meat and this mansion. So, here I am. Swinging on a swing trying to study the complicated X-ray vision spell.
"Can I leave the rest to you, Scotty?" I stood up and looked around. Even though the guys are not allowed at the slumber party, they seem to have a blast at the pool side with all the beer, wine and food the mansion provided. I hope no one is going to drown from swimming while drunk. *BOOM* Another wolfman jumped into the pool with an unopened beer in his hand.
About Cocoa, I can't leave her to these... wolves. Her special part is just a minor detail. I wonder if there’s a shapeshift spell for that? I want one if it exists, for research purposes of course. Right now she is happily helping giraffe girl organize the party.
"As you wish, my lady." He bows as I quickly walk away with mixed feelings. For some reason, my gaze keeps drifting to the pecs and abs of those men. It's just that I'm jealous of them because in my past life I was in poor physical shape and didn't have any friends to have fun with. I-It’s not like I had hormonal reaction… or anything.
Two catkin maids who waited for me synchronously opened the door and led me to the biggest bedroom in the mansion. They have braided dark brown hair and slender bodies. However, they are too taciturn. When I ask them a question, they won’t speak a word and use gestures instead. Even when I ask for their name, one of them shows one finger and the other shows two fingers. Do they mean that I should call them maid one and maid two? Wait, maybe I should call them Ichigo and Neko. Uhm, they won’t understand the joke, I think. I wonder how I can break the ice.
It took only a short walk to arrive at my bedroom. It’s situated on the second floor and has the largest bed I ever saw, but it's not as luxurious as the hotel I stayed at with my family. Still, it's neat and cozy.
I stopped at the door and told both maids to change their clothes and meet me at the party. Then I quickly changed into the white rabbit pajamas in the chamber's restroom filled with shiny things. Yippee, I'm going to enjoy pillow fight with all the cute girls in my platoon~! I hope it's the kind of battle where pieces of our clothes get destroyed when you take damage. After I finished changing, I grabbed the fluffiest pillow and ran.
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"It has to be Rafael, right?" Sabrina, the rebellious looking wolfgirl, suggests.
"No, it has to be Larry! He got the biggest arm!" Joy, the dogkin girl argued.
"Mou, you're only looking at the muscle, you muscle head woman!" Betty, the sheepkin girl rebuts.
My expectations were crushed again. It was already three hours into the party. Three goddamn hours! But all the girls did was gossip. I lost contact to my brain quite a while ago as the girls here were trying to decide who the most good-looking guy in the platoon is.
"Kuro, ahhhh~" Right now, I'm sitting on Matha's lap, a foxkin. She's the most mature woman in my platoon, 32 years old. She’s different from Cocoa though. She has only one tail, and her appearance is already of a grown up with a confirmed D cup chest. Her nightgown is also made to emphasize her chest.
Actually, It would be a bit better if I sat with Cocoa and Rina, the giraffe girl, who are discussing pros and cons of each weapon in the catalogs they acquired from the headquarters, but Matha said that my pajamas reminded her of her passed away daughter. So, I ended up letting her pamper me because I can't bring myself to disappoint a kindred big boobs spirit.
At least everyone looks gorgeous in sleepwear or lingerie. I told myself that while the two maids in see-through camisoles are refilling snacks and tea for us.
The girls' conversation changed rapidly. It was about men's physiology a moment ago then it turned to their hometowns then their first love and even their sex life. Skynet was also enjoying this very much and pitching in from time to time.
"Commander, do you have any lover yet?" Finally, the topic turned to what I feared the most, my romance life.
"W-Why do you ask?" While caught off guard, I did what I usually do, delay the inevitable.
"Dah~, you see, you are cute, rich, and very strong. You killed all those monsters alone, and you got this mansion for us to stay in like it was nothing." I looked at Cocoa, how much did she tell them... She looked away. "So, all men in my clan would die for a chance to marry you." Sabrina rolled her eyes as she said all that. M-m-marry!?
"Nah, that can't be right. You don't do love, you fall in love, Sabrina. I would say that she doesn't have any man in her mind yet because there is no one that could tame her." Joy interjected while Betty nodded sagely. Uh, please don't use the word 'tame me.' It made me think of that kabedon novel. Also, while you can't do love, you can make love though.
“So, do you have any guy you like?” Matha also asked. G-guy? Hell no! My mind slips to the image of a swimming pool filled with muscle.
“I-I LOVE GIRLS!!!” By trying to disperse that thought, I accidentally shout it out loud.
*Silence* Oops… Why is everyone staring at me like that? Then suddenly they start avoiding eye contact and adjusting their clothes. It’s really awkward, some of them noticeably distance themselves from me. Weren’t we chatting happily a moment ago? Oi, don’t look at me like I’m going to rape you or something!
[You see mistress, since you can order them to do anything, it can’t be helped that they are afraid of your potential advances.] Skynet explained the reason of awkwardness.
"My lady there is a situation outside." Luckily I was saved by the bell as the butler knocked on the door. I scuttled to the door and opened it. Let’s retreat and regroup for the moment, no matter what the reason of my butler is, I’m gladly following him.
"Right, that’s why she keeps staring at our chest." I overheard Joy gossiping with the other girls.
"What is it?" I jumped out of the room and asked my butler. I don’t think I will go back there tonight.
"Your male subordinates seems to have an argument, and it appears to be escalating. I fear that I cannot stop them." The butler said and bowed.
"Alright, lead the way, Scotty." What the heck are they doing now? I hope they did not start breaking things. Insured or not, I don't want to be held responsible for this.
I followed Mr. Scotty down the wooden corridor decorated with pieces of art and magical lamps. His pace is more hurried than usual, but he still regulated it so that I won't have to run. I took the cloak from my storage device and put it on. I don't want to have my male subordinates see me in my pajamas. I also took out a pistol to protect myself before my butler opened the front door.
"What are you talking about Rafael! There is no way the commander going to like a guy like you. You are too skinny!" Wolfman A yelled. I look around the scene, everyone there seems to be drunk like my cat on catnip.
"If you have a shot, I would have it too!" It's Mr. I-Like-Flat-Chests, I think. It's dark and chaotic out there... Actually, I don't want to care about their identity and to waste my time discerning who's who.
"Aren't you in the flat chest faction!? At least stay true to your belief!" Let's call him Mr. B.
"Ah ha HA! Weak! So weak! You guys are squabbling like girls. I, Larry the Stone Breaker will take the commander in my arms with my own strength!" Oh, this guy is Joy's secret crush, huh? Isn't he just a brute?
"You have to walk over my corpse first!" That Rafael guy interrupted. I don't know why Sabrina is crazy about him. Is it because he dyed his hair blond and pierced his ears?
"BRING IT ON!" Larry again...
After that, all of them began multi-way rumbling. At least they are too drunk to take out any weapon from their storage devices. However, after a few minutes, they began ripping other people's clothes off, and the scene turned to a half nude wrestling match of multiple guys.
"I think, I'm going to call it a night. Just let them fight to their heart’s content. If they cause too much trouble, call the police and take them away. I don't care anymore." I slammed the door shut, walked to my room and brushed my teeth.
"I’ve had enough of it, and it's time to sleep." I told myself before I dive into the super fluffy bed. Ahh, peaceful life is the best. What's going to happen to my platoon next? I will let my tomorrow self handle that.