As A Result of Trying To Live An Erotic Slow-Life, I Have Become The Underground Ruler of This Upside-Down Otherworld - Chapter 69: Chapter Three Interlude: Ronnyan’s Bonus

Chapter 69: Chapter Three Interlude: Ronnyan’s Bonus

Quality of Life, abbreviated as QOL, is a term derived from its initials.

In simple terms, it’s a word indicating the quality of life or lifestyle, used to measure how satisfied someone is with their current circumstances.

Towa, Mia, Serika, and Shuri are employees of Ronnyan.

They’re essentially live-in workers, and since their workplace is also their home, the work environment directly impacts their life’s richness.

The Rats, led by Kazune, who are officially under Arius’s command, each have their own homes, while the Snakes, unofficially but practically under him, live in Mia’s mansion.

In other words, their work and living spaces are separate, and structurally, their work rewards enrich their lives.

Arius is the shop’s master, and naturally, he’s responsible for caring about their life satisfaction.

More than that, he’s the head of the household—Arius’s decisions and actions greatly influence their QOL.

The current situation has strayed far from Arius’s original goal of a discreet, quality diner with a side of intimate male hospitality.

He doesn’t have complaints—or rather, he doesn’t know where to begin complaining—but he must rethink his initial plan to contribute to employee satisfaction.

Welfare benefits… or perhaps “welfare intimacy” is more apt.

When he first got close to Towa and the others, frequent sexual encounters were common, but things have calmed down.

Yes, that’s what had Arius panicking.

Or rather, he worried they’d grown tired of him.

Of course, it goes without saying that Towa and the others aren’t tired of Arius. If he invited them, they’d drop everything to jump at the chance.

In fact, their attraction grows daily, constantly breaking the ceiling of how much they can love him.

Now, a gentle whisper in their ear is enough to push them over the edge.

The reason they’re less proactive about sex is largely because their emotional fulfillment is so high.

Their QOL is exceptional—being near Arius alone maxes out their satisfaction. What more could they ask for?

To the point that, to respect their individual privacy at Ronnyan, giving them a place outside could severely lower their QOL.

To the Rats and Snakes, Towa and the others’ situation is enviably perfect.

They can always have Arius in their sight and touch him if they want—how they’d love to be in that environment.

In short, fulfilling that desire was the first step to improving their own QOL.

Arius isn’t particularly dense about these things, but his otherworldly sensibilities make him lack confidence.

So, what to do?

What Arius came up with was…

“This is the only way…!”

Issuing a “do-anything-you-want-for-a-day coupon.”

In his past life, it’d be like a bonus. This world lacks the concept of bonuses.

Even with the sister-store contract with Rongrong, Ronnyan doesn’t have the funds to casually pay out two or three months’ salary.

Still, a bonus is something to look forward to.

In his past life, it might’ve gone to car maintenance, but it was undeniably a joy of work and enriched his life in some ways.

He can’t pay cash. But this kind of welfare benefit? That, he can do, so he decided to issue it.

If Ririeru heard, she’d probably say, “That’s not it!” but Arius is serious.

He’s unsure if his value matches a bonus, but at least spending a full day together would reveal something.

He wants to use what they see and grasp for the future. Failure is the mother of success—he doesn’t mind mistakes, but he doesn’t want to be self-absorbed.

A “do-anything-you-want-for-a-day coupon” might be self-absorbed, but staying paralyzed suits him even less.

“Alright, for the next payday, then.”

Arius finished making the handwritten coupons.

He stashed them in the safe, wondering what they’d ask for.

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“…The time to settle this has finally come.”

“Fufufu, I’ll show you Mia’s the best.”

“No compromising here… I’ll win.”

“E-Eh… Um, I’ve changed too, you know!”

Payday arrives.

Explaining the concept of a bonus and the coupons’ details…

The moment the “do-anything-you-want coupon” was mentioned, sparks flew before Arius.

“No, there’s one for everyone, okay?”

He didn’t mean it as a prize for a winner, but Arius holds his head, wondering how it came to this.

“Wha—”

“—t’s that?”

“No, this isn’t a comedy skit, alright? Like I said, a bonus is something paid to all employees. It’s not just for one person.”

In his past life, there were conditions—like only for full-time staff or a small sum for those under a year.

But this time, Arius didn’t intend to set any conditions. He’s trying it with these four first, and if it goes well, he’ll extend it to the Rats.

“Um, Goshujin-sama?”

“Oh, no restrictions, of course. Anything goes. All-day sex? Fine. A day trip? That works too. Any wish that wraps up in a day is okay.”

“…Gulp.”

Mia swallowed hard.

For a moment, she thought—all-day blowjob—something she’d been itching to try.

But she calms herself, thinking clearly.

Frankly, sex is always an option. Shouldn’t she ask for something she can’t usually do?

“Ari, Arius-sama… O-One day, m-my, my… Fuhe!”

What did she imagine? Or did her brain short-circuit from failing to imagine?

Serika exhaled heat and her soul from her mouth. The fact that her god would be hers for a day, even temporarily, overwhelmed her.

Serika is a fanatic who lives by Arius’s wishes as her own.

It’s like being told to name a reward for her daily work—her eyes spin guru guru as she overheats, and who could blame her?

“—”

Serika’s state is bad… but Shuri might be worse.

The moment she processed Arius’s words, her face turned red, and she fainted standing up.

Shuri still struggles to voice her desires, but with a trigger or excuse, it’s different.

Realizing that, the wish that popped into her head—naked nighttime exposure play—sent her consciousness flying. Why did that come to mind?

“I see. Thank you, Goshujin-sama.”

Surprisingly, Towa nodded calmly, showing understanding.

She seemed to grasp not just the offer but what Arius was aiming for.

Indeed, Towa is the one who understands Arius’s thoughts best.

It’s not for nothing that she’s recognized as his right hand.

She doesn’t know how he’ll refine what they grasp.

But she’s starting to understand what he’s trying to seize, so she resolves to fully indulge under the excuse of following her master’s intent.

“Uh… Towa?”

“Yes. What is it?”

A soft smile, radiating, I understand everything.

“I’m glad you get it, but it’s kinda embarrassing… Right now, you’re the one in an embarrassing spot.”

“Eh?”

“Nosebleed.”

She hurriedly touches her nose, feeling a slick sensation.

“…Can we pretend you didn’t see?”

“Well, yeah. Let’s do that.”

Arius’s right-hand woman…

“…Pervert.”

“No, that’s not—!?”

In that moment, everyone realized anew that she’s also the resident pervert.