Vol 1 Chapter 49 – Great Commotion

It was a huge uproar.

The world after everyone learned I was alive—that’s what it became.

My family flew to the capital to rush to my side… which, well, I could understand. But then even royalty and nobles from other countries started showing up wanting to see me.

Yeah. I don’t get it.

I was drowning in dealing with people trying to confirm my safety, and things had gotten incredibly hectic.

“Ugaaah! Why am I locked up!?”

Not only that, but after I’d finished dealing with everyone, my shop had mysteriously vanished without a trace, and I found myself confined instead.

I was now trapped in a lavish room in the royal castle, my freedom restricted.

“All I wanted was to run my brothel…!”

“That’s exactly the problem. I have no intention of letting you engage in such dangerous business ever again.”

Ryshia, stationed as my guard, responded to my lament.

“This isn’t just my opinion—it’s the consensus of the entire country. It won’t be overturned.”

“Guh…”

“What’s there to be dissatisfied about? You won’t suffer any inconvenience. Even if you don’t earn money, we’ll provide you with as much as you need. If you want to research magic, we’ll supply you with whatever you require. You won’t face any hardship here… Even for women, I’ll be your partner. …If that’s still not enough, any woman will be yours. There isn’t a woman alive who doesn’t want to be held by you.”

“Guh…!”

That’s not the point! It only has meaning because of the freedom!

A restrictive cage!? What meaning is there in that!? If I’m boxed in like this, I can’t go play with cute girls from the slightly sour-smelling downtown, can I!?

“So… please. Just stay here forever. You mustn’t do anything dangerous—”

“…Fine.”

“I’m glad you understand. No one underestimates your abilities. If you try to activate any magic or leave, a spell will immediately activate to restrain you and summon Tail.”

“You don’t need to be that cautious…”

“I’ll make sure you have your privacy… Well then, I’ll excuse myself. Call me immediately if you need anything.”

“Got it.”

“…Please, I’m counting on you.”

“Yeah, I got it.”

While seeing off Ryshia as she left the room where I was confined, I obediently flopped down on the bed.

…

……

Admittedly, this room was the worst.

Every ounce of effort had been poured into sealing me in. It felt impossible for me to escape this place with my power alone.

“Hey, Witch.”

So I decided to call for a little help from outside.

Vol 1 Chapter 50 – Solo Slow Life

True, that place had been strong against internal interference—or rather, interference targeting me specifically.

But it wasn’t particularly strong against interference from other beings.

After summoning the Witch, I successfully escaped using her power and fled not just the royal castle but the entire country.

“Alright! New shop setup complete!”

Having traveled quite a distance with the Witch, I’d finished preparing to open a brothel in a new country.

I’d already done the advertising. Customers would come here too. Probably.

“…Hmm. Is this really okay?”

Beside me as I personally reveled in satisfaction, the Witch tilted her head.

“What is?”

“Well, you fled from your country… making you a wanted man, right? Yet you’re way too brazen about it. Your boldness is downright terrifying.”

“It’s fine, isn’t it?”

Being bold isn’t a bad thing.

“They’ll track you down in no time and pursuers will come. After opening a brothel… you’ll be lucky if it lasts a week.”

“No, no, if I worried about that stuff, it’d be over. Thinking like that just makes life boring. Life is meant to be enjoyed.”

If worrying about others prevents me from enjoying my own life, that defeats the whole purpose.

I’ve decided to live in this other world however I please… I don’t want to think about pursuers or whatever. I’m going to live freely and do as I wish.

“Well then, let’s get started.”

Having steeled my resolve, I ignored the Witch’s downer comments and opened my shop.

“My free-spirited solo slow life isn’t ending anytime soon!”

My otherworld life won’t end… nobody can stop me!

“I’m here too, you know!?”

You’re a tool, so obviously you don’t count. Onaholes should stay quiet.

“Now then, I wonder what kind of customers will come today?”