I was summoned to the Magic Guild.
The Magic Guild.
I had no business being called there, but…
"…Izumi-san. I've heard some rumors."
The old man from the Magic Guild had a rather awkward expression.
"Rumors?"
What now?
Had some bad rumor started circulating?
"They say your alcohol is being produced with magic…"
Magic.
This was the Magic Guild.
Any business involving magic was supposed to go through this guild.
That meant my alcohol would be subject to their cut.
Shit. Cold sweat was already breaking out.
I was currently affiliated with the Cooking Guild.
That was the mandatory guild for anyone running a food business.
Joining the Magic Guild wouldn't exempt me from the Cooking Guild's fees.
In other words, I'd be paying double.
And the Cooking Guild had nothing to do with alcohol sales, especially Sekauma.
Their fees were only for the "shop" itself.
Sekauma, which I sold directly to the royal family and wholesalers, was completely outside their jurisdiction.
But if the Magic Guild got involved and claimed my alcohol was magically produced?
Then Sekauma would suddenly fall under their tax too.
The fees would be on a completely different scale.
This was bad.
"It's completely groundless."
I denied it flatly.
Yeah.
"…H-However, the volume you produce is far too large. There aren't many records left, but… aren't you a user of 'Creation Magic'?"
Creation Magic.
"…You mean Avael-san's magic?"
I had heard about it before. Avael-san's magic system was called Creation Magic.
"Exactly. We haven't seen her lately and were getting worried. She was the one who created magic items."
Right. The rejuvenated Avael-san hadn't told anyone she was the same person, so she was probably listed as missing.
"…I heard Avael-san was a regular at your shop. Perhaps she taught you as an apprentice?"
Oh, so that's how they connected it.
"No, not at all. She was a valued customer, but she never once spoke about magic with me."
It was the truth.
Before she rejuvenated, Avael-san had never talked about magic.
"…"
"…"
Both of us fell silent, staring at each other with probing eyes.
I absolutely did not want to pay double fees.
Small amounts were fine, but if Sekauma got dragged in, the sum would be enormous.
So I would never admit to magical production.
From their side, poking too hard would only make me shut down, and they'd gain nothing.
We were both searching for a compromise.
A middle ground.
Whether it was magic or not, neither side would concede.
So instead—
"…I'm on very good terms with Miju-san."
I suddenly changed the subject. The Magic Guild man tilted his head.
"It's true that I receive help from a mage."
"…"
His face said "I see."
It looked like the old man had caught on.
In other words—
"How about treating it as patronage?"
Taxing (well, guild fees) on Sekauma was unacceptable.
But what if I made regular donations instead?
That was the proposal.
"…Yes, we would very much appreciate that. The Magic Guild always has high expenses."
I see.
Now came the real part.
How much?
We both raised our hands at the same time.
He showed open palm (five). I showed two fingers (scissors).
I won!
…No, wait.
"…Just to confirm."
"Five gold coins per month."
In other words, five gold coins every month.
Six hundred thousand yen a year!
Well… that much was manageable…
But I couldn't show relief here.
This was still a negotiation.
In this world, showing weakness meant they would take advantage endlessly.
After pretending to think it over slowly…
"…Then let's go with that."
The old man broke into a huge smile.
"Wonderful!!!"
And he hugged me tightly.
On the way back—
"Oh, right."
I hadn't visited in a while. I wondered if he was doing well.
The old man from the guild reminded me.
I had fled from magical beasts, barely making it to this city.
With no knowledge of the local language, I had negotiated with merchants just to survive.
One merchant had taken interest in the tea I offered and bought it from me.
Thanks to that man, I had found a way to live in this world.
He was the one who taught me the language and even helped set up my first shop.
That merchant — the old man — lived in a huge mansion.
"Hey~ It's Izumi!"
The gatekeeper looked puzzled at first, then—
"Ah! Izumi-san!"
"Is the old man in?"
"He's inside!"
He let me through.
The old man had made a fortune selling my Japanese tea.
He had become a famous tea merchant and was rarely in the city.
I had heard he had just returned recently.
"Izumi! It's been a while!"
"You're the same as ever, old man."
He pulled me into a big hug.
Yes, this hug reminded me.
Whenever something happened, this old man loved to hug.
"Thanks to you, I'm busier than ever."
My Japanese tea had become incredibly popular.
That's actually why my shops served mostly black tea and very little Japanese tea — I was being considerate of him.
He was my benefactor.
I had no intention of ruining his business.
Though I did serve a little Japanese tea. There were many varieties, after all.
"Are you leaving again soon?"
The old man nodded.
"There are always new business opportunities."
Even after becoming rich, he was always on the move.
He had no plans to retire.
"Take care of your health."
He smiled happily.
"You too, Izumi. I've been hearing good rumors about your business lately. Keep it up."
He was a good man, but so busy we could never talk for long.
We usually parted after this much conversation.
Still—
"It's nice just to see each other and know we're both doing well."
We each had our own paths.
As long as we were healthy, that was enough.
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(Au's POV)
"That's why! Speak in the common language!"
"Auu—!!!"
I ran away from the demon instructor.
"Wait! If you have that much energy, stop slacking!"
No way. Au hates studying.
"Auu! Come back—!"
Miu called after me.
My feet slowed for a second, but—
"If Au runs away, I have to do double the studying—!"
I kept running.
"Stop right there!!!!"
In the end, I got caught.
"Auu—!"
"I already taught you the words!"
The demon instructor was scary.
While I was struggling—
"…What are you doing?"
Master had arrived.
The instructor gave a calm report.
Master nodded.
"Punishment game."
"Auuu—♡♡♡"
"Why me too♡♡♡"
"Management responsibility."
Then Master pulled out his cock right in front of Miu and me.
"I'll make sure you get plenty of exercise."
"Auuuuuuuuu♡♡♡♡♡"
I was crawling on all fours like a dog.
Master's thick cock was buried deep inside my pussy as I walked.
"Auu. No, use words."
"Feels so gooood♡♡♡♡♡"
The words I had learned came out.
"So that's when it comes out."
"Feels so gooood♡♡♡ It feels so goooood♡♡♡♡♡"
I love cock♡
Master suddenly lifted me up.
"Oooooohhhhhhhhh♡♡♡♡♡"
He kept me impaled on his cock while holding me in his arms.
My whole body was buried against his muscular frame.
"♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡"
The smell of his sweat, the thick male scent.
The joy of being completely enveloped.
I felt like I was suffocating in his flesh.
"♡♡♡♡♡"
I can't take this anymore♡♡♡♡♡
My head is going blank, I'm going to die♡♡♡
I'm going to die wrapped in his male scent♡♡♡
"Miu wants it too♡♡♡ Please give it to Miu♡♡♡"
The warmth pulled away a little.
Miu spread her pussy with her fingers and begged.
"Alright. Then both of you can wash my body."
"…Funyuu♡♡♡"
"…Auuu♡♡♡"
We used our pussies to wash Master's body.
We covered our cunts with lots of soap bubbles and rubbed them all over his skin.
It felt so good♡♡♡
So happy♡♡♡
"Alright, I'm going to cum soon."
His cock was rock hard.
We pushed our pussies out, but—
"Ah, today use your tongues."
Tongues.
Miu and I tangled our tongues together and latched onto Master's cock.
*Chupa chupa*
We licked and sucked noisily, slurping and kissing every inch.
Serving this cock was all we needed in life. We loved it so much.
After licking desperately with our tongues—
"Alright, here it comes."
Miu and I opened our mouths wide at the same time and sandwiched his cock between our lips.
Then—
*Jubu!! Dogg!!*
A massive load of thick cum splattered all over our faces.
"…Aaaaaahhhhh♡♡♡♡"
"…Auuu♡♡♡"
We were so happy from the cum that—
*Shoooo—*
Both of us lost control and pissed ourselves.
"Pissing yourselves? How dirty."
Master stroked our ears while saying,
"These ears are the pride of beastkin, right?"
At those words—
"Yes♡♡♡ But Miu and Au's ears are Master's personal cum rags♡♡♡"
Miu pressed her ear against his cock.
I did the same.
"Fwaaaaaaaaahhhhh♡♡♡"
An overwhelming wave of bliss washed over me.
It was incredible.
I felt completely defeated by cock.
I had lost to cock and been utterly dominated.
Then—
"Oooooohhhhhhhhh♡♡♡♡♡"
A hot surge rose from deep inside my body.
"…Au?"
Miu looked at me in shock.
My body kept changing, growing—
"Ah! Could it be?! Today's the cat day!?"
My body stretched longer and longer.
"…Nyaa?"
In Master's wide, surprised eyes was a beautiful adult woman with sleek cat ears.