Konjiki no Moji Tsukai

On that day, due to reading a book until the break of dawn, Hiiro had been deprived of sleep. Thus, Okamura Hiiro had decided to pass the entire day simply sleeping, telling his colleagues his intentions before heading to his room. Concerning this room in the inn, ever since Hiiro had arrived in the Evila Capital: Xaos, he had been in its care for quite a while.

Although it could be said that Hiiro had been taken care of quite considerably, it had only been barely a week since Hiiro had arrived in this country. Up until then, however, Hiiro had seen plenty of the sights of the Demon World, going around to many places as he fully enjoyed the experience.

Various Evila settlements. Mountains and seas. Monster dens that have been specified as danger zones. Hiiro had visited a variety of places in the past 6 months. Of course, Hiiro had not yet explored every inch of the continent. As his travelling companions had told Hiiro that they were heading to the the Demon Capital in order to take care of some errand, Hiiro had simply ended up in the capital.

If he were to look back on it now, it seemed that Hiiro had single-mindedly been moving about without rest. As his travelling companions had suddenly awakened to monster hunting, they would often offer to go help people, going out whenever they pleased. As such, Hiiro, who had been completely at their mercy, had been sent into an everyday life of performing exhaustive labour.

However, the one thing that Hiiro did not feel was boredom. Delicious food and rare books. Thanks to such hard labour, Hiiro was able to come across many things. Furthermore, during the times where Hiiro had accompanied his companions during monster hunting, his own level had increased quite significantly. His level was now so high that, should one compare it to his level when he was summoned, they would doubt their own eyes in the face of such a growth rate.

Thus, even though Hiiro held thoughts of annoyance due to being forced to follow such companions, as he would stand to gain many things, he was unable to completely deny their requests, causing Hiiro to continue to associate himself with them.

And thus, this time, Hiiro had arrived at the Evila Capital: Xaos in this manner. As they were already here, for the purpose of Hiiros goal of viewing the material in the Grand Fortuna Librarys Basement 5, the floor that required permission from Royalty to enter, Hiiro had asked for entry permission from one of his travelling companions.

As he had arrived here according to his companions instructions, it was necessary for them to provide him with the means to enter Basement 5 as originally planned. However, throughout this one week period, he had not received any news from his colleague. As such, it was possible that they were considerably struggling to provide such means.

Although this problem had actually been resolved mid-way, Hiiro had yet to transmit this information to his currently absent companion. Well, it should be fine if we talk about it once she comes back. Thinking such thoughts, Hiiro did not pay the issue any mind.

Even today, Hiiro contemplated whether or not there would be any news from them as he rested in his bed. Yet, as he did so, he heard something noisy coming from outside. Actually, even from within the inn, the sound of people hurriedly running away with a *batabata*(1)could also be heard. It was as if they were trying to flee from something.

No, this level of volume could not be merely described as noisy. It was a roar. The sounds of buildings collapsing and cutlery being chafed against each other. Sounds of explosions and other noises. Hiiros irritation gradually began to accumulate.

Hiiro: (The hells going on today...is there a festival going on or something?)

As he was still lying in his bed, Hiiros pleasant sleepiness had been brutally purged as his displeasure began to increase.

Hiiro: (That bastardwhat the hell are they doing?)

As he was continually frustrated, he recalled that, before he had gone to bed, he had left the strict order of Dont you dare wake me up to one of his companions. Even though he included the implied message of You know what will happen if you cause a commotion, right?, Hiiro was still doubtful as to whether they had understood such implications. However, Hiiro also recalled them tensely saluting with a pale face.

Even though that individual was an idiot, as they would abide by Hiiros orders, Hiiro had come to more or less trust them. However, it had apparently turned into an uproar that this individual could not control, or so it would seem.

The reason for this assessment was because of a faint but familiar voice that had entered Hiiros ears.

???: Hey you! Cant you be a little bit quieter!? Shishou will wake up, you know!?

It was that bastards voice. As they had apparently stepped out in order to try and calm the uproar, Hiiro decided to leave it to them as he closed his eyelids once again, indulging in indolence.

???: A~mou(2)! If you make this much noise then-! Do you know how bad it is to disturb Shishous sleep!? Before this, even though I had apologized for slightly waking him up, he made me into his magic training partner desu zoo(3)!

As if Hiiro was saying that bastards voice was slightly too tense, his eyebrows moved with a *pikuri*(4)as Hiiro rolled over.

???: If Shishou wakes up grumpy, I want you to take responsibility desu zoooooo~!

Hiiros eyebrows once again moved with a *pikuri*. They were screaming so loudly that their voice could be clearly heard even from here. Honestly, Hiiro found it noisy(5).

Although the tone of the voice had soon diminished, one could still hear the sounds of talking. As Hiiro thought do it somewhere else, he once again rolled his body over.

???: No no no no no desu zoooooo-! That is absolu~tely bad desu zooooooo-!

*Piki*(6)......

This time, a vein appeared on his forehead. Hiiro slowly opened his eyes, silently getting up as he draped his red robe onto his back. Following this, he grabbed a nearby book with one hand, its large magnitude suitable for throwing. His footsteps, teething with rage, headed towards the window with a *Don Don Don Don*(7).

???:IF YOU DO SUCH A THING, YOULL END UP WAKING SHISHOU, WILL YOU NOT~~~~~~~~!?

(Disclaimer: I am describing the terms above as best as I can describe them. Youre probably better off checking with Google. With that said, please dont quote me as I am not a professional.)