Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 190: “Taking Control of the ‘Pseudo-Smartphone’”
—A few hours later—
“Thank you all for gathering here.”
This was the grand hall of the Demon Lord’s Castle.
Facing the people who had gathered, I bowed my head.
After fusing the smartphone with the Mind-Responsive Material, I asked Rukie and Chancellor Kelve to gather the people in the Demon Lord’s Castle.
It was time to conquer the “Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone.”
I had said, “Anyone who’s available is fine,” but more than 200 people showed up.
Apparently, once they heard it was my request, everyone eagerly raised their hands to help.
The grand hall was packed with people.
There were Minotaur guards, lizardman scouts, members of the elven magic corps, maids, and even the dwarven clothing artisans who always helped us.
Especially the clothing artisans—I asked them to do something troublesome again this time. I should go thank them later.
Chancellor Kelve was also present as the overseer.
Rukie couldn’t attend because of her duties. That was unfortunate.
“I’d like to ask everyone to help with an experiment involving a magical item.”
I spoke up.
The gathered people raised their fists in the air with a resounding, “Oooooooh!”
Their enthusiasm was clear.
As they responded, Mabel and Agnis began their preparations.
They held cords made from Magical Weave Fabric.
They were designed to easily transmit magical energy.
Each one was several dozen meters long. There were 20 cords in total.
Mabel and Agnis began laying them out on the floor in stretched-out lines.
“…May I ask something, Chancellor?”
While the two of them were preparing, I turned to Kelve-san and asked.
“Just to confirm—it’s alright to make the ‘Justice Smartphone’ known to everyone?”
“No problem.”
Kelve-san nodded.
“Given the issue with the ‘Cursed Smartphone,’ we need everyone to help search for them. In that case, we must also explain the ‘Justice Smartphone.’ Either way, the people will need to be informed.”
“Thank you very much, Chancellor.”
“By the way, Thor-sama.”
“Yes?”
“…Has the Justice Smartphone truly become mind-responsive?”
“Yes. Thanks to the Mind-Responsive Material Mabel brought back, it evolved into the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone. When someone touches it and issues a command mentally, it responds. Its functions are still restricted, however, so it can’t yet be operated freely.”
“…So the ‘smartphone’ has evolved in this world?”
For some reason, Kelve-san pressed his forehead.
“…A smartphone from the Heroes’ world has evolved in this world… It has literally become an item surpassing the Heroes’ world.”
“No, no. It hasn’t surpassed the Heroes’ world.”
“Is that so?”
“My theory is that smartphones from the Heroes’ world were originally mind-responsive. This merely restored that capability.”
“They were originally mind-responsive?”
“Because operating a smartphone with your fingers in battle would be dangerous.”
“…That does make sense. If you manipulate a smartphone with your fingers during battle, unintended commands might be sent.”
Kelve-san and I nodded to each other.
“I see. Precisely because Heroes are warriors, they use mind-responsive smartphones… That’s plausible.”
“I plan to use this mind-responsive function to break through the barrier restricting the Justice Smartphone.”
“I understand your point, but… please don’t do anything strange.”
“It’s okay.”
I nodded at Kelve-san.
Of course, I won’t do anything strange.
I merely intended to challenge the Heroes’ world in a perfectly ordinary manner.
While we were talking about that, Mabel and Agnis finished their preparations.
Turning once again toward the people gathered in the grand hall, I said:
“Now, I’ll explain the details of the experiment.”
I began speaking slowly about this experiment.
“The other day, an object resembling a smartphone from the Heroes’ world fell into the Demon Lord’s Domain. It was probably sent here through Dispatch Magic. That item delivered a message from the Heroes’ world.”
With that, I held up the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone.
All eyes focused on it.
I touched the surface of the smartphone to display the message.
“After receiving the message, I modified the smartphone with the Mind-Responsive Material so that it would respond to mental commands—”
“──────!?”
The people in the grand hall widened their eyes.
No, no, this isn’t the part to be surprised at yet.
Merely becoming mind-responsive didn’t mean it could be operated freely.
“—However, it seems this smartphone has a defense mechanism from the Heroes’ world, and without knowing something called the ‘Function Unlock Code,’ it can’t be used.”
I showed everyone the screen requesting the unlock code so they could understand.
—‘Please enter the Function Unlock Code’
The smartphone had been displaying that same message the whole time.
Below the message, there were eight square boxes. Below that, numbers from 0 to 9 were shown.
When you touched a number, one of the eight squares changed from black to white.
Touching “Delete” in the corner would reset it.
Presumably, after touching numbers eight times, all the squares would turn white.
In other words, this eight-digit number must be the “Function Unlock Code.”
Just like the “fireproof safe” we found earlier.
It’s likely a mechanism where inputting the correct number unlocks it.
“To use all of this smartphone’s functions, we need the ‘Function Unlock Code’… in other words, we have to input an eight-digit number.”
I explained to everyone.
“But trying every single eight-digit number would take forever, and entering the wrong code too many times could cause something strange to happen. So, I want to try a different method. Will you help me?”
As soon as I asked, answers began pouring in:
“—Of course, we’ll aid the Alchemist.”
“—If it benefits the Demon Lord’s Domain, all the more reason!”
“—There’s no need to even ask whether we’ll help!”
“—No matter how dangerous the mission, we’ll see it through!”
As expected, the people of the Demon Lord’s Domain were remarkable.
They trust me and offer their strength. I’m truly grateful.
I’ll do what I can for their sake, too.
“Alright. When I give the signal—”
“““When you give the signal…?”””
“Please think of an eight-digit number—clearly and strongly—inside your mind.”
I spoke.
Silence fell over the grand hall of the Demon Lord’s Castle.
Everyone had a blank look on their faces. Huh?
“This smartphone can be operated by touching it while issuing commands mentally. The cords on the floor are designed to conduct magical power.”
For now, I continued explaining.
“By taking hold of one of these cords, you’ll be connected to the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone. If you then imagine an eight-digit number, it should recognize that thought as an unlock code. Then—”
“…Um, Thor-sama.”
“What is it, Chancellor?”
“You said an eight-digit number is needed, correct?”
“Yes.”
“I see, but there are fewer than 200 people here. Even if everyone thinks of a different number, that’s just over 200 variations. If the ‘unlock code’ is eight digits long… isn’t the likelihood of guessing it very low?”
“No problem. Our goal is to overload the smartphone.”
“Overload it?”
“To put it in a metaphor, it’s like casting a spell on an anti-magic barrier to distract the caster, so you can strike from the side while their attention is diverted.”
“I’m sorry, I still don’t quite understand…”
“Let’s just try it for now.”
I said.
“If it doesn’t work, I’ll come up with another method.”
“Understood. In that case, I’ll cooperate.”
Chancellor Kelve turned to everyone and said,
“Let us assist Thor-sama. Everyone, strongly imagine an eight-digit number.”
“Understood, Chancellor!”
“Please try not to think of anything unnecessary.”
Kelve-san gave a firm reminder.
As expected of the Chancellor. He’s considerate.
“Put aside thoughts about breakfast menus, your families, your jobs for now. Good? Food, family, work—don’t think about castle repair costs either. I repeat, please don’t think of anything unrelated to numbers such as family or work…”
“Chan—Chancellor, Chancellor!”
That’s just going to make everyone think about those things instead.
…Well, I guess that’s fine too.
The goal, after all, was to place the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone under strain.
The Justice Smartphone contained a barrier that blocked my “Appraisal Grasp” skill.
If I can break through it, I should be able to read the information inside.
The ‘unlock code’ should be in there too.
To break the barrier, we just need to overload the smartphone.
In other words, we need to leave it no energy to maintain the barrier.
To do that—
“Alright everyone, on my cue, imagine your numbers and then immediately grab the cord on the floor.”
The cords are several dozen meters long. There are twenty of them.
Ten people will share one cord.
The ends of the cords were connected to the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone.
Now, what happens if we send a command like this—
“Here we go! Ready—GO!!”
“Haa!!”
The minotaurs, lizardmen, elves, and dwarves all simultaneously grabbed the cords connected to the smartphone and closed their eyes.
Kelve-san, Mabel, and Agnis did the same.
I… kept my eyes open and imagined an eight-digit number.
This smartphone contained Mind-Responsive Material.
So even if you don’t understand how to use it, you can still operate it.
Now, how will this smartphone interpret the numbers everyone is imagining—
There was a sound.
A change appeared on the surface of the smartphone.
The message “Please input unlock code” appeared—but it froze at “Please input unlock co—”.
Just as I thought.
Receiving the thoughts of 200 people all at once overloaded it.
Now, I might be able to break through the barrier.
“Appraisal Grasp!”
I activated my skill.
And then—
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Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone
A smartphone from the Heroes’ world fused with the Mind-Responsive Material known as the “Dragon Bone.”
Can be operated solely by the owner’s thoughts.
The functions available vary depending on the user’s mental strength.
Powered by the magical energy of the ‘Dragon Bone’, so no need to recharge.
Contains residual consciousness of the Ancient Dragon Vira.
Currently under function restriction.
A barrier exists within to protect the internal information.
Attributes: Light, Dark, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Dragon, Unknown
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Still not enough. The barrier hasn’t been broken.
But there’s definitely a load being applied.
Thanks to Appraisal Grasp, I could see the thoughts being received by the smartphone.
‘267557813878120004678900751613213 pillar repairs 46597543001 repair cost 36565 I’m hungry 7879787009788 soup 66778 Thor-sama 1298986900870688888 Primordial Flame… 7869783400515455564521578997898798748897610023 fiancée 13400567988694561326879798745879878840005645641323222────’
Numbers are swirling inside the smartphone.
These are everyone’s thoughts.
Because they’re overloading the smartphone, the barrier is weakening.
Now, I should be able to break through it.
—Concentrate.
—If I couldn’t overcome this smartphone from the Heroes’ world, surpassing that world would remain nothing more than a dream.
Use every ounce of skill and magic to appraise this smartphone and—!
“…I see it!”
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Currently under function restriction—
Inside—
Unlock Code: 22031209
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“Activate: [Creative Alchemy]!”
I disconnected the cords linking everyone to the smartphone.
At the same time, I activated the [Creative Alchemy] skill.
I interfered with the smartphone and input the ‘Unlock Code’.
And then──
Pipho
Once again, a sound was heard.
Additionally, the text on the surface of the ‘smartphone’ changed.
“Function lock release code accepted.”
“You’re now recognized as the administrator.”
“──What’s your request?”
“…………It worked.”
When I used Appraisal Grasp again… yes. Every function had been unlocked.
It looks like this ‘smartphone’ is now completely under my control.
“Thank you for your cooperation. Thanks to all of you, I’ve taken control of a smartphone from the Heroes’ world!”
I turned the ‘smartphone’ toward everyone.
While maintaining that state, I focused my thoughts on the phone. Like saying, ‘Hello.’
And in response, words came back.
“Hello.”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Thor Canaan.”
“Nice to meet you, Administrator.”
All right. The Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone was responding properly.
With this, everyone should understand that I’ve successfully taken control of this item.
I then explained how I managed to take control of the ‘smartphone.’
That I overloaded it by pouring in a large volume of thoughts.
That doing so made it easier to ‘appraise.’
As a result, I discovered the ‘function unlock code’ and unlocked all functions.
“““………………”””
Huh?
Everyone was staring at me blankly.
Mabel and Agnis were nodding in apparent understanding, but…
That’s strange. Maybe my explanation was just bad…?
“…Um, Thor-sama.”
“Yes, Chancellor.”
“The smartphone is an important item even to Heroes, correct?”
“Yes. The heroes did say, ‘If only we had our smartphones, things would be easier.’”
“That’s why I, too, believed it to be an important item in the Heroes’ world. It was also why we remained on high alert regarding the Pseudo-Smartphone.”
“Yes, I believe that was the right move.”
“And you’ve completely taken control of that item?”
“I have. Though I won’t know everything until I try using it.”
I handed the ‘Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone’ to Kelve-san.
He flinched, as if I had handed him a burning lump of iron.
But, as expected of the Chancellor of the Demon Lord’s Domain, his resolve was extraordinary.
Kelve-san quietly accepted the smartphone, cupping it gently with both hands.
“What… am I supposed to do with this?”
“It’s mind-responsive, so you need only think about what you want it to do. Please try.”
“Well then… ahem…”
Kelve-san cleared his throat and said:
“………………What should I do…?”
He muttered while staring at the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone.
“Come to think of it, this did use dragon bone, did it not? When addressing it, should I call it ‘Ancient Dragon Vira’? The bones appear to contain the dragon’s lingering thoughts. But honestly, I don’t know. This smartphone from another world… what abilities does it possess──”
“Chancellor! Chancellor, sir!”
“What is it, Thor-sama?”
“I think it’s better not to think about too many things all at once…”
“Ah. So, how’s the smartphone responding?”
“Text has appeared. Um… it says,
‘What’s your request? This device has been registered under the name “Vira.” The lingering thoughts of Vira wish to serve the people of this land──’”
The text continued.
“Vira currently understands 80% of this item’s functions.
Voice output isn’t yet available.
It’ll become possible eventually.
Inquiry regarding abilities confirmed.
Internal data searched.
Not connected to network.
Currently, only photos can be displayed.
Would you like to display photos?”
──I read the text aloud so that everyone could understand.
Then Kelve-san said,
“By photographs, do you mean the images printed in the Mail-Order Catalog?”
“Yes. They’re a technology from the Heroes’ world that preserves images of objects and scenery.”
“So this ‘Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone’ has that too… Understood. Then, let’s take a look.”
Pip.
In response to Kelve-san’s words, the text changed.
The next text to appear was:
“Displaying Hard Creature database.”
The ‘smartphone’ displayed a massive, spider-shaped magical beast.
“…Is that not the Magical Beast Gargarossa!?”
Kelve-san’s eyes widened.
Before anyone knew it, people had gathered around Kelve-san.
Everyone was peering into the ‘Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone.’
“It’s showing the Magical Beast Gargarossa moving inside the smartphone! What’s this!?”
“It’s likely something called a ‘video.’ A moving picture, essentially.”
“A moving picture. I’ve heard of those, but this is…”
On the smartphone’s surface, the Magical Beast Gargarossa moved.
It was accompanied by countless small spiders, spitting webs everywhere. The smartphone’s video appeared to be shot from a high angle, looking down at the beast. More text appeared.
“Hard Creature – Spider Type. Threat Level: D
Maximum size confirmed: 14 meters
Number of small spiders: Maximum──”
Then the display changed again.
Next appeared a giant centipede. Then a giant scorpion.
After that came a giant lizard. Up to the scorpion, the threat level was D. From the lizard onward, it was classified as threat level C.
Judging by appearance, C definitely seemed stronger than D.
The ‘Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone’ next displayed a creature with threat level B.
However, only one.
Moreover, it appeared blurry, as if shrouded in mist, making it hard to see clearly.
It looked humanoid, but the image only appeared for a moment. The smartphone’s screen then went completely black.
“──That concludes the information on Hard Creatures.”
“This… this is amazing, Thor-sama!”
Kelve-san’s eyes were wide.
“We’ve acquired information on new types of magical beasts. With this, we now know their traits and how to fight them. We can prepare before the ‘Hard Creatures’ appear again!”
“““Oooooooooh!!”””
The people in the grand hall raised a cheer.
“──We’ve obtained some amazing information.”
“──From now on, we’ll be able to fight the new types of magical beasts more efficiently!”
“──Let us inform Noza Town as well. We need to cooperate on countermeasures!”
Everyone seems happy. That’s a relief.
The new species of magical beasts, starting with the Magical Beast Gargarossa, were truly formidable foes.
Until now, we had defeated them only because we possessed weapons such as Rukie’s dark magic, Princess Sophia’s light magic, Princess Liana’s Holy Sword, and Mabel’s Meteor Replica.
To defeat those creatures, special magic or magical items were absolutely necessary.
But the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone gave us detailed information about the Hard Creatures.
And it even came with video.
Based on this information, we might be able to devise strategies to defeat Hard Creatures more easily.
“However, it seems we still don’t know the whereabouts or contents of the Cursed Smartphone.”
I received the smartphone from Kelve-san.
I questioned it, but it provided no information about the Cursed Smartphones or the dangerous spell known as the Army Art.
Well, I guess that can’t be helped.
Just getting information on the new species of magical beasts is a win on its own.
“I’ll report to Her Majesty the Demon Lord immediately.”
Kelve-san said.
“Taking control of the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone and obtaining information about the Hard Creatures are both matters of great importance. First, let us inform Her Majesty. After that… this item shall be treated as shared property of the Demon Lord’s Domain.”
“I agree. It contains highly valuable information.”
“But… I’m worried it might get damaged. This item is meant to be carried around and used to retrieve information. If it’s dropped during movement, or held with too much force… that could be disastrous.”
Kelve-san is right.
The Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone was unique in this world.
I plan to make copies eventually, but until then, we absolutely can’t afford to lose it.
It definitely requires careful handling.
Even Kelve-san is handling the smartphone with great caution.
“It’s okay, Chancellor-sama. I’ve already thought of a solution.”
Just in case something like this happened, I came prepared.
I had already made an item specifically to safely store and manage the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone.
“The Mail-Order Catalog didn’t have the smartphone itself listed.”
I explained.
“However, there were many items called Smartphone Cases.”
“Smartphone cases?”
“As you said, Chancellor-sama, smartphones are precious items. People in the Heroes’ world use magical items called smartphone cases to protect them from shocks during battle.”
“I see… and what exactly are those like?”
“Most of them are box-shaped. There are all kinds. Things like ‘Slim and Shock-Resistant!’, or ‘Won’t Break Even If Stepped on by a Giant Lizard!’, or ‘Proven Durable in 20-Meter Drop Tests!’ and even ‘Safe Even If Sunk into the Deep Sea!’”
However, with my current technology, I can’t make anything that advanced.
Shock resistance.
Won’t break even if stepped on by a giant lizard.
Can survive a fall—those I can manage somehow.
But combining all that with a “slim” design is impossible.
That comes down to a simple materials issue.
It inevitably ends up thick and bulky.
“However, I was able to copy one type of Smartphone Case. I’d like to offer it to you, Chancellor-sama.”
“I’ll gladly accept. What kind is it?”
“A Plush Toy Type Smartphone Case.”
I took a black-and-white plush cat from my Miniature Simple Storage.
It was several dozen centimeters long.
It was modeled after Soleil and Lune when they transformed into cats.
They occasionally cling to my arm, so I used that pose as the reference.
The limbs are freely movable, so you can do this… and make it cling to Kelve-san’s arm.
Finally, I inserted the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone into the cat’s back, completing it.
“This is the Shock-Resistant Plush Toy Smartphone Case.”
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Shock-Resistant Plush Toy Smartphone Case
(Rarity: ★★★★★★★★★★☆)
(Attributes: Water Water Water / Wind Wind / Earth / Light Light)
A plush toy shaped like a cat that clings to your arm, designed to store a smartphone.
The inner material is made from slara bean husks, the same as those used in body pillows.
The magically imbued husks transform to absorb impact.
If dropped in water, the Wind Magic activates and creates a bubble of air around the plush, preventing the smartphone inside from getting wet.
The exterior uses Earth-Element Magical Weave Fabric, making it extremely durable.
It can deflect attacks from blades.
The section touching the smartphone screen uses Light-Element Magical Weave Fabric.
When infused with magic, it becomes transparent, allowing the smartphone to be used while still inside the plush.
Because it has the same structure as a body pillow, the shape can be freely altered.
By infusing other magic, it can be turned into a dog or an owl as well.
Mabel and Agnis’s evaluations were “Cute” and “Agnis wants one too.”
Their request at the time was for a plush toy in the shape of Thor, so production is on hold.
- Physical Damage Resistance: ★★★★★ (Due to extremely high shock absorption, very hard to break)
- Durability Lifespan: 5 years
- Note: Machine washable (remove smartphone before washing)
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“How’s it, Chancellor-sama?”
“…This is a fine item indeed.”
Kelve-san nodded while wearing the Plush Toy Smartphone Case on his arm.
“It’s securely fastened to my arm. There’s no risk of it falling, and the plush toy softly protects the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone, which is very reassuring. With all due respect, this is an eminently practical and excellent item.”
“I’m glad you’re pleased with it.”
“What does everyone else think?”
Kelve-san looked around at the people in the grand hall.
The reactions that came back were—
“…So cute…”
“Huh?”
“—I’m surprised such a cute item exists in the Heroes’ world.”
“—No, it’s precisely because the dignified Chancellor is hugging an adorable cat that it’s so charming! The contrast is irresistible!”
“—U-Uncle looks cute…”
“—This! It looks like the Chancellor is lovingly cradling a cat!”
“—I can’t take my eyes off the Chancellor cuddling a cat!”
“…T-Thor-sama!”
“What’s the matter, Chancellor?”
“Would it be possible to make it in a shape other than a cat…?”
“It’s possible… but it’ll take a bit of time.”
Because I need to change the internal magical power.
I think I can finish it today… but not immediately.
“Before that, shouldn’t you report to Her Majesty the Demon Lord?”
“…In this form…?”
“Carrying the ‘smartphone’ around exposed is dangerous.”
“You’re right…”
“I’ll make ‘Plush Smartphone Case No. 2’ later.”
“I-I understand.”
Kelve-san nodded.
It seemed he was convinced.
Anyway, this experiment was a huge success.
We had gained control of the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone and extracted the information within it.
All of this was thanks to everyone’s cooperation.
The people of the Demon Lord’s Domain truly were remarkable.
They listened to my explanation and helped me out.
I need to properly thank them.
“Everyone, thank you very much. Thanks to your help, we’ve made the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone our own here in the Demon Lord’s Domain.”
I bowed to everyone who had gathered.
“I’ll express my thanks more fully later. Well then, thank you for your hard work. You’re free to disband now… huh?”
“…”
…What’s this?
Everyone’s not looking at me. They’re focused on Kelve-san.
They nodded when I said “disband,” but still—
“…I’m glad it went well. The ‘Plush Smartphone Case’ is cute…”
“…The combination with the Chancellor is adorable…”
“…In fact, the Chancellor is starting to look cute…”
“…U-Uncle… Why does Uncle look so cute? This is strange…”
…Well, whatever.
In any case, we had gained control of the Mind-Responsive Justice Smartphone.
If we wait, I think it’ll present us with new information. That’s it for this issue. Next, we need to search for the ‘Cursed Smartphone’.
There’s a possibility that the ‘Cursed Smartphone’ fell into Imperial territory.
I’ll contact Princess Sophia later and think about how to search for it.
Thinking about such things, I returned to my room.
—Later, in Thor’s room—
“The ‘Plush Smartphone Case’ transformed into a dragon form.”
A few hours later.
Rukie came into my room and told me that.
“While I was talking to Kelve-san, it changed form, and before I knew it, it had become a dragon. I was so surprised…”
“That was probably caused by the magic contained in the Dragon Bone.”
The ‘Plush Smartphone Case’ uses the same material as a body pillow.
It’s for shock absorption, but just in case, I also gave it the ability to transform.
So it can react to the magical power of the object inside and change its form.
As a result, it probably reacted to Ancient Dragon Vira’s magic within the smartphone and transformed into a dragon.
“But for the Chancellor, that might actually be better.”
I said.
“A dragon seems stronger. Wouldn’t that help show your dignity to everyone?”
“No, it turned into an incredibly adorable dragon.”
“Got it. I’ll go take a look.”
“Wait, wait, wait! Don’t just dash off without warning. Wait until Kelve calms down!”
“Huh? Did something happen to the Chancellor?”
“He seems pretty shaken up. Ever since he put on the ‘Plush Smartphone Case’, he’s been the center of attention.”
“The Chancellor’s been carrying it around?”
“He probably can’t put it down, not knowing when new information might appear.”
“Shall I make ‘Plush Smartphone Case No. 2’ without the transformation ability?”
“What kind of shape are you thinking?”
“How about a General Raisenga model? It could symbolize the cooperative relationship between the two pillars supporting Her Majesty.”
“If Raisenga were clinging to Kelve’s arm, that would attract even more attention, would it not?”
“…That’s true.”
“Then why not make it a small Kelve-type instead?”
“A tiny Chancellor on the Chancellor’s arm… That’s a great idea.”
“If not a cat, there’s also the option of an owl.”
“…Rukie-sama, please keep coming up with ideas. We’ll make every single one and have the Chancellor try them.”
“Indeed! For Kelve’s sake. Let’s give it some thought.”
“Yes, Rukie-sama!”
And so—
For a while, we put our heads together to come up with designs for ‘Plush Smartphone Cases’ that could be attached to Chancellor Kelve’s arm.