Leading the young lady I picked up astray, making her the happiest girl in the world!-Chapter 51 - After the Big Cleanup 2

A voice called from behind, making Allen’s shoulders jump.

Slowly turning around, he saw Charlotte standing there. Just as the demi-humans had reported, she looked exactly the same as she had that morning, her bag still slung over her shoulder. She broke into a bright smile.

“Oh, you really are here, Allen! Just like everyone said.”

"Everyone...?"

Allen frowned.

The only ones who knew he had been going around cleansing the town of its ruffians for Charlotte’s sake were the people directly involved. And he had made sure those ruffians wouldn’t be spreading any rumors.

Glancing around, he noticed that the very thugs who should have been lying in heaps were now stirring, slowly getting up.

“Ohh, it's the Goddess…!”

“What a divine presence…!”

"Ugh...! The Great Demon Lord has deceived our goddess..."

Worship and complaints filled the air.

It didn’t seem like anyone had let anything slip.

(Then how did word get out…?)

Allen tilted his head in confusion, but Charlotte simply smiled and continued.

"When I was walking down the main street, everyone was talking about you, Allen. They kept saying things like, ‘The Great Demon Lord did it,’ or ‘Now the town will finally be at peace.’ So I got curious and came to see for myself."

"Huh...?"

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, nya."

Miaha suddenly beckoned him closer and whispered――

“The Demon King is a hot topic all over town now, nya.”

“…Why?”

“Why, you ask? This area has been a problem spot in town for a long time, nya. But thanks to you wiping it out in one go, the troublemakers are gone, and everyone feels relieved, nya.”

“Well, isn’t that great, Bro? You ended up helping people without even meaning to.”

"Mmmm..."

Eruca praised him with a smile, but Allen had mixed feelings.

All of this had been for Charlotte’s sake.

(Who would’ve thought it’d end up benefiting others…? The world is full of surprises.)

On top of that, receiving gratitude from so many people was an unfamiliar experience. He was well aware that his words and actions often led to misunderstandings, but he had no intention of changing them.

So the fact that something he had done as usual turned out to be a good deed… made him feel a little uncomfortable.

As they were having this private conversation, Charlotte tilted her head, looking around curiously.

"What are you all up to today? Is everyone having a sports day... or something?"

"Yeah, something like that. I was asked to train them," Allen said nonchalantly.

All around, hushed whispers followed:

‘Yeah, sure you did…’

‘Looks like we owe everything to the Goddess…’

‘To think she could tame the Demon King… As expected of our Goddess…’

Allen, with his sharp hearing, caught every word and shot a glare in their direction.

Meanwhile, Charlotte, oblivious to it all, simply laughed carefreely.

"I guess sports days are popular. I saw a lot of injured people today. I ended up using almost all of the magic potions Allen gave me… sorry."

"No, it was a good way to clear out my stock. They were cheap, so don’t worry about it."

In reality, they were fairly high quality and could easily sell for three silver coins each—but Allen didn’t say anything.

“By the way...um, you know...”

"Yes?"

Allen averted his gaze slightly, searching for the right words.

He had debated whether or not he should ask, but in the end, his curiosity got the better of him.

"... How was your shopping?"

"Of course! It went perfectly!"

Charlotte said cheerfully, rummaging through her basket bag. She pulled out two packages. They were wrapped in colorful wrapping paper that looked like something a woman would like, with pretty ribbons tied around them.

It seemed like she had managed to buy what she wanted.

Eruca and Miaha peeked in from behind Allen.

"Oh, that’s from the newly opened general store, right?"

"That place is the hottest spot in town, nya! Charlotte-san, you wanted to shop there, nya?"

"Uh, um… well, this is…"

Seeing the two of them, Charlotte stiffened slightly, looking a bit nervous.

The three of them exchanged puzzled glances at her reaction, but before long, Charlotte swallowed hard and firmly held out the two packages.

"Th-these are… presents for Eruca-san and Miaha-san!"

"Huh!?"

"Nyaaa!?"

"What… did you say…?"

The atmosphere became a little shaken up.

Eruca and Miaha looked at each other and asked Charlotte with concern.

"Wait… don't tell me… you came to town today just to buy us presents!?"

"I heard you just got your first paycheck, nya… Are you sure we can really accept these, nya?"

"Y-yes. You two have always helped me out so much…"

Charlotte nodded firmly.

With that, the two of them carefully received their packages. As they unwrapped them, adorable gifts peeked out from inside.

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"Wow! A cool stuffed cat!"

"A brand-new hat or Miaha, nya! Thank you so much, nya!"

"... That's great."

Charlotte's expression softened as she watched the two of them having fun.

She must have been quite worried about whether they would like her presents.

The three girls giggled together, their laughter filling the air.

It was a very heartwarming sight. If anyone ruined the mood, it would almost certainly be a serious crime.

But... Allen simply couldn't stand this atmosphere.

"Charlotte!"

"Y-Yes?"

He grabbed Charlotte's shoulders and pleaded with a trembling voice.

"...Don't I have anything?"

"Big bro…"

"Demon Lord-san..."

"Great Demon Lord-dono…"

"Honestly… I gotta hand it to you, man."

Eruca, Miaha, and even Magus and Groh all turned their gazes toward Allen, deeply disappointed.

Even though he knew it was very uncool, he couldn't help but say it.

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