Recruiting a Companion

"...I understand. So, in the end, you sold the shops, didn't you?"

"Yes. I thought it through, so I decided to sell them."
After leaving the slave trader's house, I asked about the source of the three million Col that Sheryl had prepared.

"But is that okay? Those were precious shops your master left for you, weren't they?"

"Yes. But it's fine. I had already intended to leave the shops once to seriously search for my master. With the way I'm living, forced to work, I haven't found any clues to search for my master. I think finding my master is more important than my current work."

"That's right. That's a good thought, isn't it?"
If Sheryl's master was still alive, they might not want to see her tied down to the shops and unhappy.

"And so... Souta. This time, I sincerely want to ask you something, which is... Please... can you let me become your companion?" Sheryl said with eyes burning with determination.

"Um... You mean you want to travel with me, right?"

"Yes! Although I want to travel, the only thing I can do is forge items for you... If Souta accepts me as his personal blacksmith... that would truly help me a lot."

"..."
*There's nothing to feel guilty about!*
My long-term goal in this world is to defeat the Demon King, who is predicted to revive somewhere.
Sheryl's master lost contact after going to conquer demons.
In that case, she might find clues by coming with me.

"Wait. Souta. You're not... thinking anything evil, are you?"

"Master. Are you planning to do something terrible to her...?"
Aphrodite and Carolina noticed my ulterior motives and offered criticism.

"Alright. Sheryl. If it's about such matters, you are welcome to come with us."

"R-really!?"

"Um. But, there's one condition. Sheryl. Can you stand there and turn your back a little?"

"Um. Like this?"

"That's right. Just like that."
I threw the ball at Sheryl's back.

"What!? What the hell is this!?"
The ball suddenly shone with a brilliant light and enveloped Sheryl's body.
As a result, before I knew it, Sheryl's body had completely entered the capsule ball.

"W-where is this!? L-let me out~!"
Confused by the unexpected situation, Sheryl cried and pounded on the inner walls of the ball.
Having acquired the third beautiful girl, me. Truly... there will be many problems living in another world from now on.
Will I be able to return to Japan safely?
Above all... can I defeat the Demon King?
There's still a mountain of problems, but even if I worry about it, it won't do anything.
For now, let's reflect on the joy of meeting my third companion.
The blacksmith girl... ACQUIRED!

Monster Information:
Sheryl O'Telrod
Race: Gnome
Level: 12
HP: 58
STR: 65
INT: 18
MP: 32
Skills: Fire Attribute Magic (Attribute Magic)