An Unconscious Genius Magic Tool Maker Wants to Live a Leisurely Life

Chapter 43: The Director and the Pretty Boy

“——So that’s the story.”

Keeping Motivational Messages Alive

“…Huh?”

It was the first time I introduced Nero-kun to Lidoria-san.

She had seen him in action many times before and knew about the absurd rumors with His Highness.

Of course, she knew that he was a golem.

But Lidoria-san was also someone I trusted.

Honestly, when I told her that Nero-kun was a former great magician…

“W-Wait a minute. Your story is too sudden and confusing.”

“That’s true.”

Lidoria-san’s reaction was natural.

It would be strange if she just accepted it with a simple explanation like ‘A great magician from ancient times became a golem and was resurrected.’

There are still things that you find hard to believe.

But I can understand the fact that he is not normal, because I made his core.

Nero-kun’s uniqueness.

“To be honest, I can’t believe it…it’s too free to call it a golem. No matter how excellent the core completed by Freya-san is, I can’t imagine a golem that moves so human-like.”

“But it’s not just a golem. This body is based on my original physical body. In other words, it’s a living corpse.”

“A corpse?! Did you transform your own body into a golem? Why would you do such a thing…”

“I had no other choice. It was the only way to survive.”

Nero-kun talks about being cursed from his own mouth.

He also didn’t want to become a golem by his own choice.

He chose the best way he could to live in the future.

Although, I don’t think ordinary humans would even come up with such a method.

Nero-kun’s existence proves his exceptionalism as a magician.

“So…what are you going to do from now on, Nero-san?”

“As I explained earlier, I am her assistant for now.”

“The Great Magician as an assistant…what an amazing combination.”

“Hahaha…I think so too.”

Despite looking like a child, there’s someone much more amazing than me next to me.

And he’s here to support me as my assistant.

Thinking about it again, it’s an unbalanced relationship.

“Is that alright with you, Nero-san?”

“It’s fine. It’s undoubtedly thanks to her that I awakened. If it wasn’t for her, I would still be sleeping. Maybe I would never have awakened.”

He clenches his fist and stares ahead.

As if to feel the reality of being alive.

“I’m grateful. Truly grateful.”

“Nero-kun…”

“I’ll be here for a while until I can repay this debt of gratitude. Gratitude isn’t just about words, it’s something that needs to be shown through actions.”

“That’s quite profound.”

“Nero-kun’s words are strangely persuasive.”

“Of course. The density of the time I’ve lived in is different from yours.”

Every time I talk to him like this, I become interested in the era he lived in.

He said it was a brutal world, but it couldn’t have been just that.

If the world only breeds conflict, I don’t think kind people like him can be born.

“That’s the way it is. You said Lidoria, right? If you have anything, don’t hesitate to tell me. If she’s your superior, then my superior is the same.”

“W-well, I’m not exactly her superior…uh, is that okay?”

“Oh, I’ll listen to most things.”

“T-Then, there’s one thing…”

Lidoria-san is fidgeting.

Looking at Nero-kun, as if expecting something.

I’m also curious about what she’s going to ask.

Especially since proactive Lidoria-san is rare.

“If it’s possible…how close is Nero-kun’s body to a human’s?”

“Hmm? What’s that? Is that what you wanted to know?”

“Yes! I’ve been curious about it all this time. His appearance and movements are just like those of a human boy, and he even eats and sleeps, right? I just really want to know what’s going on.”

She’s speaking faster than usual, probably because she’s excited.

I’ve never seen Lidoria-san like this before.

“I see. Then go ahead and investigate to your heart’s content.”

“Is, is it okay? Then, can you take off your clothes?”

“I don’t mind.”

“Huh?”

The conversation suddenly progressed all at once.

Nero-kun took off his clothes without any hesitation, and a few seconds later, he was in a very indecent state.

“Is this okay?”

“Wow… you really look just like a human boy.”

“It’s not just the appearance. The internal structure is the same as that of a human, taking in air, circulating blood, and transmitting nerves. Of course, it’s all pseudo.”

“Do you grow?”

“The body doesn’t change. However, I can change my shape with magic. If I want to, I can become an adult or even more childlike. I can’t change my gender though.”

The two of them were calmly talking face to face.

A naked boy and an older woman staring at him…

If someone who didn’t know saw them, wouldn’t they call the guards?

Or rather…

“Hmm? What’s wrong?”

“Why are you covering your eyes, Freya-san?”

“Well, it’s just… because he’s naked. Why is Lidoria-san so okay with it?”

Despite his appearance as a young boy, he’s still a boy.

I’ve never had a chance to stare at the naked body of the opposite sex.

I’m too embarrassed to look straight at him.

As a magic tool maker, I’m interested in his body, but… it’s even more embarrassing.

“I have a younger brother who is about the same age. And Nero-san is a golem.”

“That’s right. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

Nero says confidently.

He doesn’t try to hide anything.

“Don’t be embarrassed by something like this. If you can’t handle this, you won’t be able to do anything when you spend the night with that prince.”

“N-Nero-kun, what are you saying!”

I imagine for a moment and my face turns bright red.

Beside Nero-kun, who is laughing happily, Lidoria-san looks puzzled.

Come to think of it, I hadn’t told her about me and His Highness…