Just in case something happened I had Maya guard Khorkina back to her country.

Svetlana, who had turned back into an Eternal Slave, was left behind.

I returned back to Ribek with her and went to the palace.

「Ku!」

I entered first when I heard a sound from Svetlana behind me.

When I turned I saw her stuck as if she had hit a pane of gla.s.s.

After I thought for a bit, I remembered.

「Sorry, there's an absolute barrier around the palace.」

I reached out my hand to her and helped her up.

「Absolute barrier?」

「It keeps anyone I don't give permission outside. It is indestructible from the outside.」

Even using a full power strike from True Eternal Slave didn't work.

It might not be an accurate comparison, but I don't think that a shot from the battles.h.i.+p Risha's main cannons would break it either.

「There's such a thing……but I came here before and could get in?」

「I gave you permission back then and…huh?」

I thought for a moment.

The permission for entering the barrier was as simple as turning it on or off.

However, there shouldn't be a time limit. At the very least there hadn't been any proof of a time limit on permissions.

Martha's permission hadn't ended even though I had given it to her so long ago. She had no issue entering.

And yet Svetlana was repelled.

…..Is it because she was reborn?

「Whatever, just wait a moment. I'll let you in.」

I gave her permission and allowed her inside.

She walked through and we went to the office.

I sat down in my seat and looked at Svetlana once more.

Golden hair, pointed ears, smooth white skin…she wasn't any different looking than a regular Eternal Slave. However, her impression before was of a calm and collected girl, with her short hair, long sharp eyes, and tone of voice. You might have even said she seemed cold hearted.

But right now——–she was blus.h.i.+ng while looking at me with moist and teary eyes.

It was different from a look of s.e.xual excitement…it was more like the look a fan would give an idol when they finally met them in person.

I could understand. It was her way of showing that she wanted to be mine.

「Ok then, where to start the talk…」

「P-please make me your……」

「Don't worry, that's already been decided. You'll be mine.」

Actually I have absolutely no reason to refuse.

I knew that Eternal Slaves were the most admirable and lovable creatures in this world.

As I said that, Svetlana was visibly relieved.

I continued speaking.

「You will be my slave, I was just wondering how to teach you the rules and tasks and other things.」

「I'll never disobey Master's orders.」

「That's obvious. It doesn't even need to be said…right?」

「……N-no. that's how it should be.」

Ok then, where to start.

Should I start from my objective?

Then maybe I should make an example with my DORECA while explaining the theories and principles of things? Until a while ago that was the best choice, but maybe now it would be easier to make her a Slave Card and have her learn by experience.

That's right, for now let's make her a Slave Card.

I took out my DORECA.

「Menu Open」

I chose the Slave Card (Normal) and created the magic circle.

I looked at Svetlana's face and stopped.

She seemed very uneasy.

This was wrong, all wrong.

The order was incorrect.

「…….man what was I thinking. I was mistaken.」

I smiled bitterly.

「Eh? Mistaken?」

「It's just I'd forgotten my initial resolution.」

「???」

Svetlana tilted her head in confusion.

…….that was no good.

I made her uneasy, I made her feel nervous.

I need to set her at ease.

I can't do things like this to my slaves.

I chose something else from the list.

Slave Choker, I created it from nothing for 10x the magic power cost.

Then I held it out to her.

「Svetlana」

「Wh-what?」

「Please smile.」

「Eh?」

「That's the most important thing if you are to be mine. You should be smiling and happy as much as you can.」

「Fun…happy…smiling…….」

I placed the choker around her neck as she seemed a little troubled.

This type of troubled face wasn't bad but…..before that I want her to smile.

「S-smile~」

Svetlana said making an awkward smile.

—Magic has been charged by 100,000—

Svetlana, who wasn't used to smiling, was both adorable and lovable.