Chapter 266: The Despicable Rich Woman
"I am truly very sorry..."
Ten minutes later, Irisviel, who had changed into clothes suitable for going out, immediately bowed down as soon as she invited Hachiman into the room, apologizing with a very sincere attitude.
"No, it's completely fine to just be immersed in online games, actually..."
After all, the jewels Irisviel brought are enough for the mother and daughter to live comfortably for a lifetime.
"It's just that I would appreciate it if you could take important matters seriously."
They had agreed to handle the two women's identity and housing issues today, but they still stayed up all night.
If they weren't Homunculi and Magicians, but ordinary people, the plan Hachiman had scheduled for today would definitely have been completely ruined...
"Speaking of which, is staying up all night truly okay?"
Hachiman turned his head to ask Illya.
Irisviel, being an adult, could naturally handle staying up late, but Illya...
"Don't underestimate me!"
Hearing Hachiman's question, Illya symbolically waved her fist in protest.
Let alone staying up one night, she could easily sit in front of the computer and play for a whole day right now!
"Illya! Hikigaya-kun is just showing concern for you."
Seeing her daughter growling at Hachiman, Irisviel quickly walked over, pressed her hands down, and began to lecture her while pulling her delicate cheek.
"Mmm, I know..."
With her cheek being pinched by her mother, the imposing aura around Illya instantly collapsed.
However, Hachiman saw through the gap in Irisviel's body that the now-docile Illya was secretly grinding her small canines, clearly yielding in appearance but not in spirit.
"In any case, let's go downstairs and eat breakfast first."
Looking at the problematic mother and daughter in front of him, Hachiman rubbed his temples in frustration, stopping Irisviel's 'atrocity' of tormenting her daughter.
After having breakfast for Irisviel and her daughter in the hotel restaurant, Hachiman asked the two women to return to their room, pack the computers they had just bought yesterday, and check out at the front desk.
"Here you go... If you memorize the information on them, there shouldn't be any mistakes."
Stepping out of the hotel, Hachiman took the luggage from the two women and handed them the identity documents that the Inari Shrine had processed yesterday.
"So fast!"
Irisviel took the documents Hachiman handed her and glanced at them, then looked up at Hachiman in surprise.
They had only just arrived in this world yesterday, and in just one night, Hachiman had solved their status as undocumented persons.
This work efficiency is in no way inferior to the Einzbern family...
"I just asked a friend for help."
The image of the Inari God flashed across his mind. Thinking that he still had to go talk to the Inari God after settling this mother and daughter pair, Hachiman couldn't help but frown.
"Um, I really appreciate your trouble..."
Hachiman's frowning expression was caught by Irisviel.
Not knowing the truth, she thought Hachiman had paid a significant price to help her and Illya sort out their identity issues.
The other person was busy all night to help them, yet she herself was hiding in the room playing games all night...
Thinking of this, Irisviel couldn't help but blush with shame.
"Huh?"
Seeing Irisviel's face suddenly turn red and her look of guilt, Hachiman, whose wavelength was completely different, showed a hint of confusion in his eyes.
"Forget it, to avoid causing trouble for myself, it's better not to ask what happened..."
Thinking this to himself, Hachiman ignored Irisviel's reaction, took the two women, and got into a taxi, heading towards the houses he had selected online last night.
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"So small..."
Throughout the morning, Hachiman took Irisviel and Illya to see three houses he had chosen the previous night. However, without exception, Irisviel and Illya complained that the houses were simply too small.
"Well, please try to make do..."
Sitting in the restaurant seat, Hachiman's mouth twitched slightly upon hearing the mother and daughter's words, and he sighed helplessly.
Considering that the two used to live in a castle, Hachiman had specifically chosen comparatively large houses online for them to select from.
However, he still underestimated the distorted values of the two women, who had lived in the Einzbern family for so long...
For the two who had absolutely no money troubles, even though the houses Hachiman chose were twice the size of average ordinary residences, they were still dissatisfied. After all, they used to have a garden at home for strolling...
"Thank you for your hard work, Hikigaya-kun, helping us find a house. I think we'll choose the last one, shall we?"
Although not entirely satisfied with the house, Irisviel was clearly not so crazy as to force Hachiman to find a house that perfectly met her expectations.
To avoid putting Hachiman in a difficult position, and to prevent his hard work from going to waste, Irisviel immediately decided to buy the last house they saw, which was also relatively close to Hachiman's home.
"It's better to think carefully before deciding to buy a house, you know."
Seeing Irisviel so casually decide on her future residence, Hachiman kindly reminded her.
"It's fine. If we really don't like living there, we can just get a new one after we're fully settled!"
Facing Hachiman's concern about the house, Irisviel said confidently.
"Despicable rich woman..."
Looking at Irisviel's expression that suggested any problem solvable with money isn't a problem at all, Hachiman internally complained with a hint of bitterness.
Although he currently had a good amount of cash on hand, doing something terrifying like deciding to change houses on a whim was still beyond his capability!
In just a few words, the housing issue was resolved. Next, Irisviel turned her attention to Illya, who was drowsy and leaning next to her.
Thinking that Sakura, who was with Hachiman, seemed to be around the same age as Illya, Irisviel instantly found a topic.
"Um... Hikigaya-kun, how is Sakura doing?"
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