The Way to Absolute Dungeon Administration – There Is No Reason To Meet With the Opponent! - Volume 01 Chapter 24: Good Night

Volume 01 Chapter 24: Good Night

My room’s just next to everyone else’s, since this inn was just built.

I bring the kid trio in.

“Alright, how about the futons? One each?”

“…Can’t we sleep together? Sleeping alone feels lonely.”

“We’ve always slept together, the three of us.”

Labiris and Filia say, but Asrin’s fidgeting.

“What’s up, Asrin? Something wrong?”

“Um, where do we… do our business? The courtyard?”

Oh, right, medieval Europe—even in castles, they used chamber pots and tossed waste out windows to specific spots…

Japan got plumbing in the Edo period, I think, so before that, nothing like it existed.

Edo’s around the Tokugawa shogunate, right?

Whatever, point is, at this cultural level, especially in rural areas, you do your business in rivers or designated spots—not actual toilets.

“I-It’s gonna leak…!”

“Wait, hold on, the toilet’s right there!!”

I scoop up Asrin and rush to the toilet.

“Asrin, sit on this. Know what a chamber pot is?”

“Yes!!”

She plops down, facing her butt toward me.

No, that’s wrong!! But yelling won’t help—she doesn’t know how to use it. Toilets don’t even exist in this world.

“Wait, hang on, sorry, Asrin!!”

“Eek!! No, Yuki-san!!”

I lift her up and turn her to face me.

Asrin’s already let go. Spinning her in time saved the day.

“Don’t look!! Don’t stare like that!!”

Asrin covers my face with her hands, blocking my view. Wait, pointing her butt at me was fine?

Oh, it’s the face-to-face part that’s embarrassing, huh?

…I’m really just a guardian now…

“Ughhh…”

After the toilet, Asrin hides behind Labiris, embarrassed.

“…Yuki, sudden kinky stuff is a no-go. Start with a normal hug.”

“What does that mean?”

“Argh!! Labiris, why do you know stuff like that?! Filia, don’t listen!! Anyway, you saw how to use the toilet, right? Remember it!! I’m gonna teach the others. Calm Asrin down.”

I dash out of the room.

Staying there makes me feel like a pervert.

I’m normal. No weird kinks!! Or so I’d like to think.

“Hey, sorry, forgot to explain the toilet.”

As I enter the women’s room, Ratsu sprints over.

“Onii-san, perfect timing!! I was about to burst!!”

Ratsu hops toward me, legs pressed together, somehow managing gracefully.

No surprise there—rabbitman tribe, huh?

“Hey!! What’s that?! Wanna see me wet myself?! I’ll do it right here!!”

“No, no, wait!! Come here!!”

Even Ratsu’s too desperate for her usual drawn-out “~” talk.

“Here, sit on it like a chair!!”

“Ugh!! No time to argue!! Like this?!”

“Do it in there!!”

“Yes!! Got it, Onii-san!!”

I shut the door the moment it happens. No repeat of Asrin’s fiasco—I’m a learning man.

Right after, I hear water flowing. …She was holding it in, so the sound’s unavoidable, right?

“Phew~ Heaven.”

“When you’re done, use the white paper next to you to wipe, toss it in, and twist the silver knob to flush.”

“Wait!! Wipe with paper?! So luxurious!!”

“I know it feels weird, but get used to it. That’s normal here.”

“And flush? This thing? Whoa~ It’s going down!!”

Ratsu emerges from the toilet, looking satisfied.

“What’s this perfect thing called—a toilet, right?”

“Yup. Teach the others how to use it.”

“Got it~ Man, should I have had you carry me to the toilet too?”

Did that with Asrin already.

“Eris, how’s the futon setup? Any issues?”

“Uh, like this?”

Eris glances at the futon uncertainly.

“Yeah, hard part’s down, soft part goes on top as a cover.”

“This toilet and all… feels like a weird dream…”

“Give up and get used to it.”

“…I’ll try.”

“We’ll talk details tomorrow, so rest up.”

…

Eris looks like her mind’s not resting, but oh well.

This is normal for me, and I plan to keep this lifestyle for Eris and the others.

“Oh, if you’re thirsty, twist the faucet like in the bath for water. Put it in this kettle-like thing, press this button for hot water. Cups are here. Put in a teabag for tea or green tea.”

“…My common sense doesn’t work here anymore.”

Eris shakes her head, hand on her forehead.

Hang in there. I’m leaving explanations to you.

Time to sleep. Not because it’s a hassle to deal with—I’m just worried about the three in my room. It’s my duty as a guardian!!

“…You’re late. Filia’s already asleep.”

“Um, do we sleep on this grassy floor?”

“Mmph.”

Back in my room, Filia’s already out. Good call coming back early.

“Sorry, let’s sleep four to a bed tonight. I’ll lay out the futons quick.”

I set up two futons. One adult and three kids should fit fine.

“I’ll sleep in the middle. You two pick your spots. Filia, where’s good?”

“Um, she holds my hand when sleeping, so next to me is best.”

“Alright, next to Asrin. No point overthinking it. Tonight, Labiris on my right, Asrin on my left, Filia next to her.”

I gently place Filia on the futon.

Asrin lies down, holding Filia’s hand.

I settle in the middle.

Only two futons, so the middle’s at the seam—bad for sleeping.

Can’t let kids sleep there, so I took the spot.

“Hm? Labiris, not sleeping?”

“…No. I never thought I’d get to sleep like this. I was often alone.”

“I see. Might be hard to adjust, but give up. Here!!”

“Kyaa!?”

I scoop up Labiris, who’s staring at the futon, and toss her onto it.

“Lights… er, I’m turning them off.”

“…Treat me more gently.”

I turn off the lights, cover the three with the blanket, and slip in.

“…So fluffy.”

“…Yeah. Until yesterday, we huddled under rags. This feels unreal.”

“Raise your heads a bit.”

“What?”

“…?”

As they lift their heads slightly, I slide my arms under them.

“You can lower them now. I’ve got bad sleeping habits. Might flail and hurt you, so keep my arms pinned with your heads.”

“Got it.”

“…Sure, let’s call it that.”

Alright, I’m at my limit.

Asrin and Filia are already breathing softly. Exhausted, probably.

Small kids, slaves, dragged to a dungeon. Of course they’re tired.

Thinking about it, my consciousness fades.

“…Hey, Yuki. You awake?”

“…Yeah.”

Labiris, head on my right arm, looks at me.

But I can only mumble a reply. So sleepy.

“…Thank you. Good night.”

“…Yeah.”

And so, the night deepens.