The Neighborhood High School Girl, Miss Isezaki, Is the Great Saintess Returned from Another World~ And I, Suddenly Awakened as Her Exclusive Mana Supply Uncle, Travel Between Earth and Another World with Time-Space Magic~ - 69. Dropping Point

69. Dropping Point

“I-I’m terribly sorry for my unsightly appearance…”

“I’m sorry, Levi…”

Sitting around the table, Levia, trembling with embarrassment and turning bright red, and Isezaki-san, looking apologetic as she lowered her gaze.

At the sudden scream, understandably, inquiries were made about the situation. It turns out that Levia understood from Isezaki-san’s prior explanation that the toilet seat was multifunctional. However, the shower function was unexpectedly powerful, causing her to involuntarily cry out.

It seems that Isezaki-san, out of kindness, tried to set the water pressure low for beginners, but mistakenly set it to the strongest level. Come to think of it, aside from retro games, Isezaki-san is quite clueless when it comes to machines…

“It’s quite common for first-time users to be surprised, so please don’t worry too much.”

“Thank you for your concern. However, it was indeed a shocking experience to encounter such a thing in another world…”

Levia murmured with a hand on her cheek for some reason, lost in thought. …Let’s not delve too deeply into that.

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To change the awkward atmosphere, I decided to show Levia the night view from the balcony. It was just an ordinary suburban residential area, but even so, the sight of lights glowing in the dead of night seemed to deeply move Levia. I felt glad to have shown her.

However, it was truly disappointing that there wasn’t enough time to visit the impressive Isezaki mansion visible from the balcony.

With that, the tour of Isezaki Manor apartments came to an end. After sipping the freshly brewed coffee once again, Levia, taking her time, began to speak.

“I felt that this world, unlike ours, has achieved peace and stability. Indeed… involving Matsunaga-sama and his sister in my affairs was an audacious request. I apologize once again for my impudence.”

Levia bowed her head solemnly, and Isezaki-san spoke gently, showing her concern.

“Don’t worry about it. But more importantly, Levi, if you and a few of your close associates were to seek asylum here, I think my grandmother could arrange something… What do you think?”

“Asylum…?” Levia muttered with narrowed eyes.

Certainly, with the landlady’s connections and wealth, it seems feasible for a small group.

Isn’t this unexpectedly a good idea? I don’t wish for Levia to be murdered, after all.

However, Levia quickly responded.

“I believe there are still underlying factors to the recent attack. Running away without uncovering them would not be acceptable to my pride. Therefore, I will graciously accept your kindness. Thank you, sister.”

“I see… If that’s the case, I’ll do my best, Levi.”

Isezaki-san looked somewhat lonely. Seeing her expression, I couldn’t help but speak out.

“Levia, while I’d prefer to avoid trouble, and providing overt assistance is out of the question, I have no issue continuing our business relationship, selling our products as before. So, please continue to favor us in the future.”

As a merchant accompanying the heiress entangled in intrigue—while danger is unavoidable, in a world where there are plenty of thugs, if you want to make money, you have to be prepared for some level of risk.

With that, I bowed my head, and Levia smiled warmly.

“Well… Matsunaga-sama, that alone is more than enough. I sincerely appreciate your cooperation.”

As she lifted her head, Isezaki-san also smiled happily. Yes, this seems to be the dropping point.

“Oh no, not at all. Well then, shall we return now… Oh, before that.”

I opened the interdimensional space and poured the remaining hot water into it, thinking that having plenty of hot water would be convenient.

…At that moment, I felt something odd.

“Hmm?”

“What’s wrong, sir?”

Isezaki-san stared at me curiously.

“Well… Just wait a moment.”

I tried expanding the interdimensional space just to see. To my surprise, the space, which had previously been as large as a manhole cover, now expanded to about the size of two tatami mats.

“My goodness…”

Levia and Isezaki-san, staring at the dull gray space in front of them with wide eyes. And I tilted my head in confusion.

“Why can I suddenly expand it to this extent?”

I realized that the interdimensional space had various uses. The more I can expand it, the more convenient it becomes, which isn’t hard to imagine.

However, not knowing the cause of it is unsettling.

But then, Levia let out a gasp.

“Perhaps it’s because you defeated the Earth Dragon?”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“I heard from Holly before that when you defeat high-ranking monsters, your physical abilities can increase and your magic power can rise. It seems that the souls and magic powers that detach from high-ranking monsters merge with the person who defeated them, leading their body to even greater heights.”

“Ehh… Is that safe?”

The merging of souls and magic powers sounds kind of gross, doesn’t it? But contrary to my feelings, Isezaki-san exclaimed excitedly.

“You truly are amazing, sir! To become even more wonderful, what will become of you, sir~!!”

Isezaki-san placed a hand on her cheek and wiggled her body with excitement.

Seeing her rejoice as if it were her own accomplishment, the idea of merging seemed less important. Yeah, if it makes you stronger, then that’s fine.

And thus, in my late twenties, I achieved a power-up event.