The Ugly Orc Strikes Back ~ Reincarnated as the Cruel Crown Prince of a Twisted Doujin Eroge with No Happy Endings, But as an Inexperienced Guy, Cruel Play is a Hopeless Challenge, So I'll Give My Best to Break the Flags and Strive for Survival ~ - Chapter 31: The Big Busty Lady

Chapter 31: The Big Busty Lady

“Is this the right place…?”

Through a narrow alleyway, we arrived at a small diner with a weathered wooden sign. However, it seemed too fancy for an information guild, with flower paintings on the walls.

“Hey, um, Ilse…?”

Summoning my courage, I called out to her, still looking down. I wonder if she’s still in a bad mood…

“Yes, this is definitely the information guild.”

Ilse raised her head and spoke in a calm, matter-of-fact tone, as if nothing had happened. Good… seems like her mood has improved.

“I see. Let’s go inside then.”

“Okay.”

Relieved, I smiled at her and opened the door.

“Welcome!”

The person who greeted us with a smile was a woman with chestnut-colored hair braided into three strands, sitting behind the counter. Judging by her appearance, she seemed to be in her late twenties, but…

“…”

…Is this really the information guild?

I mean, isn’t she too gentle and beautiful, completely out of sync with the grim image I had in mind?

Furthermore, her bosom was so huge that it overwhelmed even Ilse, distorting the silhouette of her apron in an unusual way. Thanks to that, my gaze was fixated on those two colossal things. I want to be sandwiched between them.

“…Louie-sama.”

“!? Y-Yes!”

A tremendously deep voice whispered from behind, causing me to instinctively freeze in place. W-Was Ilse still in a really bad mood!?

“Please have a seat at the table by the window.”

“Y-Yes…”

“…”

Prompted by the suggestion, I tried to sit on the chair on the side facing the counter, but I was glared at by Ilse. So, in a hurry, I sat on the opposite side… in other words, with my back to the counter.

“What would you like to order?”

“!?”

No, no, no, this place is definitely bad for my heart.

When the lady reached out her hand to place a glass of water on the table, her cleavage came into full view… way too close for comfort!

Suddenly, something hit my forehead, and I covered my face. I knew exactly what it was. Only one thing could cause this.

“Ah… Um, then, I’ll have the ‘Seasonal Fruit Frappuccino’ in a Tall size.”

“…Very well.”

A name I would never dare to order in my previous life… or rather, it was the code Ilse taught me to use when making requests at the information guild. As soon as I mentioned it, the lady’s expression changed into an emotionless smile, as if she had put on a mask.

Y-Yeah, this definitely seems to be the information guild…

And then, we waited for a few minutes.

“This way, please.”

“Oh, thank you.”

Led by the lady, we entered the back of the shop, where there was a staircase leading downstairs.

“Ilse.”

“…(Nods)”

Silently nodding, Ilse and I slowly descended the stairs and opened the door at the bottom.

“Hmm? Nobody’s here?”

“Seems that way…”

It was a room with a worn-out sofa, a small table, and various tools and furniture that seemed to have been used in the upper diner. It appeared that this place was being used as a storage room.

“Louie-sama, let’s just sit on the sofa and wait for now.”

“Yeah, you’re right.”

Ilse and I sat on the sofa… and suddenly!

Bang!

“Ugh!”

Ilse immediately stood up, turning and pushing and pulling the doorknob… but…

“…It seems like someone locked it from the outside.”

“S-So, we’re trapped…”

Ilse attempted to unlock it, but from the inside, there was no keyhole, so it seemed impossible.

“Should we try breaking the door?”

“Let’s give it a shot.”

Ilse pulled out a dagger knife from under her uniform and tried inserting it into the gap or slashing at the door.

“No good. This door… it only has a thin wooden panel on the outside, but the interior is made of steel.”

“So, it seems impossible…”

We searched the ceiling, walls, and floor thoroughly, but there was no apparent escape route.

We were completely trapped in this underground chamber.

“What do you suggest we do?”

“Hmm… for now, I don’t think we’ll be left trapped here indefinitely. We’ll just have to patiently wait until someone comes.”

I said such nonchalant words, but deep down, I was extremely anxious.

If nobody comes for an entire day, what should we do…?

If it comes to that, I’ll have to use the restroom in front of Ilse, and vice versa…

This is truly a grave problem.

“…Louie-sama, please don’t worry. I will protect you with my life if necessary.”

“! No, you can’t say things like that!”

I unintentionally raised my voice in response to Ilse’s determined expression.

“I wouldn’t be happy if you did something like that for me. Or is it that you want to make me sad? To hurt me?”

“No! I would never want that!”

“Then! Don’t ever say something like that again! Because, you’re the only one for me, Ilse… okay?”

Including my past life, there wasn’t a single person who had been this kind to me. And it’s especially true since I reincarnated into this world.

You don’t understand how much I cherish you.

“…I’m sorry.”

“…I also spoke too harshly. I’m sorry.”

After meeting each other’s gaze, we both apologized and lowered our heads. But… it wasn’t just my imagination that the tense atmosphere around Ilse had eased, right?

While feeling it was inappropriate, I couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief at that fact.

And then…

“…Louie-sama.”

“What is it?”

“Well… if you were to be with someone else, would you still need me, this Ilse…?”

Ilse asked with an expression that seemed on the verge of tears, placing her hand on her chest. If that “someone else” refers to a girl, it would be absolutely impossible, wouldn’t it? Or rather, is it fine to interpret it that way?

If that’s the case…

“…As I said before, there’s only Ilse for me. In the past, now, and in the future, forever.”

“Ah…”

Well, it’s a story about an “ugly orc” like me, a socially awkward bachelor, and a broad-minded girl who willingly wants to be with me. But really, which world would have such a girl? So please, Ilse, I beg you. Tell the emperor to give you a high salary and excellent benefits, and serve me forever. Just like that.

“Y-yes! I… I only have Louie-sama… Louie-sama, you are the only one…”

With fervent azure eyes, Ilse stared at me. Huh? Huh? What does this mean?

I couldn’t comprehend the meaning behind her eyes, expressions, voice, and everything else, so I was currently in a state of utter confusion.

And then…

Click.

“Haa… even though you guys are students, I think it’s important to be mindful of time and place…”

“”―!?””

The door that had been locked opened, revealing the exasperated face of the lady from the diner.