...In the end, I explained that "these are powerful magical tools reserved for gods, and the human body cannot withstand them," and instructed disappointed looking Arsha-chan to try the selection again.
No, seriously, the weight of the drill, the recoil from the rotational force, and the power source would make it impossible for a human to withstand. The rocket punch can also become a suicide weapon due to the recoil and flames it emits when fired. Well, it doesn't matter because I can't make it, right?
...However, in this world, there were things you could do and things you couldn't do. I couldn't tolerate pranks on something this important. So I gave a thorough lecture to Sabine-chan and Colette-chan. I got quite angry, so naturally they were scared and started to feel remorseful. Colette-chan was probably just caught in the crossfire of Sabine-chan though.
Sabine-chan wasn't the type of kid who plays any particularly malicious pranks though—So maybe there was some kind of intention behind it too. At first, I'd have Arsha-chan chose something that I would definitely reject, so that when she redid the selection, she could choose without any pressure and with ease—
And then they didn't tell anyone about their consideration and made themselves the bad guy.
Sounds exactly like something Sabine-chan would do. ...No, it's possible that it was really just a prank...
Wait a minute? Surely, both Sabine-chan and Colette-chan thought that drill and rocket punch prosthetic arms were commonplace and available for selection...?
The anime I showed them includes things from everyday life, adventures set in other worlds, and even science fiction. Among them, what was everyday life for me, was an otherworldly adventure for the two of them. What to me was everyday life, to the two of them was "A fictional story set in a fictional country where science is highly advanced," which was the equivalent of science fiction.
And after visiting various countries around the world, including Japan, the two of them thought, "Oh, that was a story about a real country!" Including absurd stories and science fiction—So, is it possible that she really did think that the Drill Left Arm and Rocket Punch were possible?
...I won't go into this matter much further... However, I'm really glad that Sabine-chan didn't know about "Yakuza Weapon" or "One-Armed Machine Girl"...
Arsha-chan still needed to go to the hospital for regular basis until her wound was completely closed and healed, but she has healed to a certain extent and there was no longer any need to worry about infection. So, she was discharged from the hospital and returned to Marquis Vibolt's mansion in the royal capital. She was transferred to General Store Mitsuha, and from there Colette-chan and I accompanied her—
As I expected, Colette-chan and Arsha-chan became very close friends, regardless of the age difference between them.
…Well, they are "comrades who will sacrifice their lives for their master", so I guess that makes sense… They don't resonate and amplify each other, right? I feel like I will continue to keep them in contact...
No, I didn't really mind. Even in the capital, it's good that Colette-chan had made friends other than me, Sabine-chan, and Beatrice-chan—Actually, Arsha-chan would still have to go to the hospital, and when her training on her prosthetic arm began, she'd be learning a lot on Earth at first, so I would still need to ask Colette-chan to act as an interpreter.
However, Colette-chan would not be able to interpret the structure and handling of prosthetic limbs or other technical aspects. That was something I had to do. About motors, batteries, what it meant to charge, and electricity. It would be terrible if the motor or battery were washed with water.
Well, anyway, that's how I sent Arsha-chan back—It was an amazing welcome, yes. The entire Marquis Vibolt family and their servants. Also, Count Culvady family and their servants.
It was as if they were welcoming the King on his visit....
And to my surprise, Arsha-chan's family had come from their territory and were praising her highly, calling it an honor for the family or something.
…You're happy because your precious daughter was seriously injured?!
"She still has one more arm, so she could help the young lady once more," if he said that with a straight face, it would be hard to tell if he was serious or joking, this damn old man! But are you still her father?!
Ah. Arsha-chan is laughing, but Theresa-chan looks completely pale! This is why I dislike people who can't be considerate of others...
It wasn't really a party, but it was a dinner to celebrate Arsha-chan's release from hospital, so even though Colette-chan and I were about to leave, they persuaded us to stay and we ended up joining in. All the servants from both households also participated—No, who will cook and serve the food?
Oh, so you hired temporary help or asked other families for help?
The head of the noble family who was asked was amused by the reason given, "Because all the servants from both families will be participating," and readily agreed? And the chefs and maids who came to help were overwhelmed with enthusiasm, as they were deeply moved by the idea of a "Dinner party for a noble family, with the servants participating."
…Indeed, the food is delicious and made with great care, and the waiters work hard. And I wonder why Sabine-chan is there...
For a princess to come just to celebrate the release of a mere servant from hospital from an aristocratic household—
Ah. Maybe that's another reason why the chefs and waiters are working so hard.
It's rare for anyone other than those who work at the royal palace to have the opportunity to cook and serve at a party attended by Her Royal Highness the Princess. Moreover, she was Her Highness the Third Princess Sabine, who was immensely popular among both the nobles and the people. That's why—
"Ane-sama, I think the existence of 'The great hero who saved the country, the Lightning Archpriestess' is more important than that." (Sabine)
...Ah, is that so...?
After the meal, I, Colette-chan, Sabine-chan, who had joined us, and the Marquis Vibolt family had a discussion—about Arsha-chan, of course—Except for Arsha-chan herself—
First. In recognition of her bravery and achievements, the Goddess bestowed upon Arsha-chan the "moving arm," an elementary sacred item.
Second. They would also be given equipment to replenish her arm with divine power, so they should prepare a small storage room.
Third. To install a lower-level sacred object that collects the light of the sun and converts it into divine power.
Fourth. I wanted Arsha-chan to be given no special treatment but assign her to a position that she could work in even with a disabled arm, and to continue to be employed normally.
Naturally, the people of the Marquis' household had no objections, and my proposals, or requests, or should I say—"demands", were all unanimously accepted.
Author's Note
Announcement!
Volume 13 of the "Roukin" comics and volume 3 of the "Potion Continued" comics will be published on Tuesday, October 8th!!
Thank you very much! (^^)/
Next week, due to personal reasons, I will be taking a break from all three works.
We look forward to your continued support from next week onwards! (^^)/