I, a Holy-Attributed Healer, Am Surrounded by Beautiful, Big-Breasted Women of the Female Knight Brigade - Chapter 16 - Mei Likes to Tease

Chapter 16 – Mei Likes to Tease

Lana-sama officially appointed me as a helper of the Fourth Knight Brigade, and as proof of the contract, I took on Krish-san and Mei as my assistants.

Before going on adventures with the two, planning to head towards the frontier, I want to confirm our coordination first.

So we decided to take on a few quests near the walled city of Corias and work together.

By doing this, I could learn about their fighting styles and personalities.

Krish-san’s combat style revolves around defense-oriented swordsmanship, using shields like bucklers to protect allies rather than defeating enemies.

From her tone of voice, she might seem to have a tomboyish and rough personality, but she’s actually a considerate and kind woman.

She said she was from the slums, but she must have needed a lot of knowledge to survive. She was able to adapt to situations by switching between her own methods and the methods she learned as a member of the Knights.

She’s skillful, considerate, and kind. At heart, she values the spirit of chivalry and is the kind of person who protects the weak.

Mei’s fighting style is based on swift movements that make the most of her small physique, and dagger techniques that allow her to hide and launch sneak attacks. An assassination style that emphasizes speed.

By adding Wind magic, she can confuse her opponents by diverting or dazzling them.

Surprisingly, she can be rather careless and lack consideration, so Krish-san often supports her.

While not clumsy, she executes tasks effectively without seeming to enjoy them or convey her emotions.

She has the skills, but it’s more like an obligation, and she does it with machine-like precision. It’s hard to tell what emotions Mei herself is feeling, whether she is having fun, troubled, or whatever it is.

“Mei, can I talk to you for a moment?”

“What is it, Salt-sama!”

While Krish-san was reporting to the Fourth Knights about our work, I found myself alone with Mei near the carriage, so I decided to talk to her for a bit.

When I called out to her, she came running over happily.

Each time, her petite figure with huge breasts, which have grown in size contrary to her height, would bounce up and down, and I can’t help but press the corners of my eyes to avoid looking at them jiggling.

“Uh, no, I just think it’s impressive that you can do anything, Mei.”

Rather than asking Mei why her actions were emotionless, I decided to praise her first.

I thought the same thing with Asha, but when people are praised, they become happy and more talkative.

It’s fine if she wants to talk, but I won’t force her if she doesn’t want to.

“NnnnNnnn! Are you trying to praise me, Salt-sama?”

“Ah, yeah. Your cooking, your dagger skills, information gathering, driving the carriage—you help out with everything. Mei, you’re amazing.”

“Nufu~!!!”

Mei was breathing strangely.

Does this reaction mean she’s the type who likes to be praised?

Her face looked incredibly blissful.

“I-I guess I have no choice. If Salt-sama praises me that much, I will give him the right to pat my head.”

“Huh? The right to pat your head?”

“That’s right! You shouldn’t touch a girl’s head so carelessly! If you did that easily, you’d be disliked, you know.”

“Ugh!!!”

Asha felt like a little sister to me, so I patted her head quite often.

I also remember patting Cynthia’s head while casting healing magic.

Did they both dislike it?

“Ehehe, what’s wrong? Come on, yyyou can only touch my hair now.”

“Ah, yeah. Thank you.”

I did as I was told and reached out to pat Mei’s head.

Her chestnut-colored hair was neatly trimmed in a bob cut, and it felt soft and fluffy.

“Ehehe, Salt-sama patted my head~”

She looks so happy, so it’s gotten even harder to ask. Oh well. I was worried if Mei’s mental health was unstable, but the way she is now, I think she’ll be fine.

“Huh? What are you two doing?”

“Ah, no, this is…!!”

“Krish-sama, Salt-sama was praising me for doing my best.”

“What. How nice… Salt-dono! Is Mei the only one you’re praising? M-me too… I’ve been working hard too, haven’t I?”

Please stop glancing at my hand that’s patting Mei’s head.

Mei is cute, so I can stroke her like a little sister, like Asha, but… Krish-san is beautiful, so I feel a bit hesitant.

“Come on, Salt-sama. Krish-sama is waiting.”

Mei whispered to encourage me as I was hesitating.

Ugh!! Mei may look innocent, but she surprisingly enjoys teasing.

Since becoming my assistant, she’s gotten a lot more familiar. Rather, I feel like the distance between us has suddenly become too close.

“Yeah, that’s right. Thank you as always, Krish-san. I can chant spells with peace of mind knowing that you’re protecting me. You’re also very considerate, I’m sure you’ll make a good wife.”

As I praised her, I reached out to touch Krish-san’s hair.

“W-wife?!?!”

The moment I tried to stroke her head, Krish-san let out a shout and jumped back.

“T-t-there’s no way a rough knight like me can be a wife, right?!! W-w-w-what are you talking about, Salt-dono!!!”

Krish-san’s face was bright red as she ran off.

My hand was left dangling in the air and missed stroking Krish-san’s head, leaving it with nowhere to go.

Mei suddenly took that spot.

“Fufu, Krish-sama was so embarrassed that she ran away.”

“I-is that so…?”

“Salt-sama is pretty insensitive, isn’t he?”

“Eh? Insensitive?”

“It’s nothing. You can pat my head instead of Krish-sama’s.”

“Ah, yeah.”

For some reason, I continued to stroke Mei’s head afterwards, and she looked really satisfied.

“Nufuueh~~”

I was worried about Krish-san who had run off, but I don’t think she was angry, so I guess it’s fine.

“Ah, so are we heading to the miasma on the border you mentioned before?”

“Yeah, now that I’ve gotten to know more about you two, I’m thinking about getting ready and heading there soon.”

“So we’re going after all, huh?”

“Hmm? You’re not enthusiastic about it, Mei?”

“No, it’s just that my family lives there. My father is part of the Second Knight Brigade.”

When talking about her family, Mei didn’t look happy. In fact, her face was expressionless.

Maybe she doesn’t get along very well with her family.

“Well, we’re just going to purify the miasma. Let’s not overthink it.”

“Ah, mou~~ Stop ruffling my hair already! You’re too rough with girls!”

“Ahaha, sorry. You remind me of my little sister. Mei’s hair is prettier and fluffier than hers, so I couldn’t help it.”

“Mou, fine. Salt-sama said my hair is prettier than his sister’s, so I’ll forgive him.”

As Mei tidied up her hair, I remembered Asha’s rough hair.

Asha couldn’t even take care of herself, will she be okay?

Her hair used to get tangled, and I’d often help her comb it out.

But Mei’s hair was so soft and beautiful that it fell smoothly through my fingers.

I couldn’t help but smile to see how different women could be.