第３２掘：根本的な事 いろんな意味で (Part1)
**Dig 32: Fundamental Matters, In More Ways Than One**
*Side: Elju Lau Roschur*
I am currently in Yuki-san’s bedroom, accompanied by Rurua-sama.
The reason for this is the discussion we held just past noon regarding Rurua-sama’s treatment.
In exchange for taking us in, Ratz-san demanded something truly outrageous.
"There is only one condition for us to harbor Rurua-sama. You must serve as Yuki-san’s sexual outlet from here on out. And while you’re at it, get pregnant."
"Wh-what!?"
I was speechless. To suggest such a thing to a woman who was, if only in name, a Saintess—how cruel.
"Oh? I’ve actually made quite a concession here, you know? Honestly, I would prefer to have her consort with a goblin right here and now, but if Rurua-sama were to break, we wouldn't be able to extract any information. That wouldn't align with what you call 'saving' her, would it, Elju-sama?"
"That goes without saying!! But to accept such a condition is..."
"Please, Elju-sama, calm yourself. They are merely testing my resolve. Just as you staked your life to make them believe in you, I must do something to show them that I am trustworthy and will not betray them."
"But Rurua-sama is under designated protection!! You are providing information!! Is that not enough!? Are you not worthy of their trust!?"
"That only applies once I am under their protection. It does not prove my resolve; it only states that there is an advantage to hiding me. Designated protection does not seem to be a binding authority like slavery. In other words, I could still feed them false information. That is why they are demanding the greatest thing I can offer right now—to prove that they can trust me."
That is correct... I chose the path of threatening to behead Rurua-sama just to save her and to make everyone trust her.
That only proved that they could trust *me*; it did not prove that they could trust Rurua-sama.
"As expected of someone once called the Saintess of Litea. So, will you accept? We would love to trust Rurua-sama, but we cannot afford to be outmaneuvered. Well, even if Rurua-sama offers her body, it doesn't guarantee she won't betray us, but this is the condition we can offer to accept her."
Ratz-san said this, waiting for Rurua-sama’s response.
I could not interject. I felt that saying anything more would only worsen Rurua-sama’s standing.
"I will gladly take on the duty of serving Yuki-sama. If I do not conceive within a month, you may behead me."
Rurua-sama replied without a moment’s hesitation.
...Is this the world Rurua-sama said she didn't want me to see?
A world where human dignity is utterly nonexistent...
"Buh!? Wait a second, I was just enjoying my tea, and now the conversation has gone off the rails!?"
Yuki-san finally participated in the conversation, and for some reason, he seemed more flustered than I had ever seen him.
"Oh, no, there’s no major problem. We’ve settled on the direction of harboring Rurua-sama, haven't we?"
"No way!! That’s a lie!! You were talking about using Rurua as a sexual outlet, which is completely insane!?"
"It’s not insane at all. From every angle, this is a fair and equal condition, and Rurua-sama has consented to it."
"I look forward to working with you. Since this is my first time, please be gentle."
"Hooray, a virgin! ...Did you think I’d say that!? I might not touch her for a month, or I might just have bad luck and not hit the mark within the month!?"
Yuki-san rambled on.
...Wait, conceiving within a month... does that mean, well, doing it every single day and night...?
"Oh? So you intend to intentionally avoid her to get Rurua-sama killed? Or perhaps you're worried about your 'luck'...? Hmm, that is a problem. Labyris-chan, how should we handle this?"
Ratz-san asked the small girl beside her with a lewd smile.
"...It’s simple. We’ll just watch over them. If he doesn't do it properly, we can just help him. We might even need to provide a demonstration."
"Oh, that’s a great idea. Even if she doesn't conceive in a month, since we were watching, we can prove it wasn't Rurua-sama’s fault, right?"
"...Exactly. Well, one of us will probably end up pregnant anyway, right? Won't we, Yuki?"
"Is that your goal, Ratz!? And Labyris, you put her up to this, didn't you!?"
"Ahahaha, even though we’ve given the green light, it’s your fault for getting distracted by Rurua-sama’s chest, Yuki-san. Or rather, don't mess around."
"...That’s rude, Yuki. I have plenty of chest right here, too."
The argument between Yuki-san and the women continued in that vein...
"Oh, Rurua-sama. Per our conditions, I should mention this: starting today, please take care of Yuki-san’s needs."
"Yes, I understand. I will serve him with all my heart using this chest."
"...Rurua-sama, you don't have to come. I have confirmed your resolve. There is no need for anything further."
"No, I will keep my promise. From today, I will share a bed with Yuki-sama and do my best."
Was it just my imagination, or did sparks fly for a moment?
And now, we have arrived at Yuki-san’s bedroom...
"Come now, Yuki-san. If you make too much noise, you’ll wake up Aslin-chan and the others."
"...You’d better just give up quickly."
"Nooo, someone, help me, oh gods—"
Those were the only words I could catch by straining my ears.
...I wonder, what is the meaning of a man being stripped of his clothes against his will?
"Excuse me, I have arrived as promised. I am Rurua. Shall I assist?"
"Oh, thank goodness!! Rurua, help me, both of them have lost their minds!!"
"Oh my, you really came?"
"...What is your intention?"
"If I am here, I have a legitimate excuse to be with Yuki-sama, don't I? I will assist you, Ratz, Labyris."
"Eh? A-are you sure, Rurua-sama?"
As I stood there in confusion, Labyris-chan walked over and shook Rurua-sama’s hand firmly.
"...I believe in you. I’m sure we’ll be great companions."
"Yes, I believe so too."
"Gyaaa, I don't understand any of this! What, what kind of deal is being made here!?"