Requirements of Beauty

Master!

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Master!?

Hm? Lancelot?

Long time no see. What brings you here?

Actually... I had some questions about what you taught me last time.

So you're interested in romance. Well, by human standards, I guess this is the age for it.

Ever since I started wearing makeup and walking around town, men have been paying a lot more attention to me. Heh, Mia Master's skill is the best!

A beauty needs proper grooming. I'm glad you're such a quick learner.

Ah... I feel like I've learned one of life's truths... Nice.

You look much more refined than before. From now on, instead of always going heavy on the makeup, focus on bringing out your best points like this.

...because people might get the wrong idea about you just from your looks.

T-To be praised by you, Master... I don't know what to do with myself...

Don't get too excited yet. Your makeup's still rough around the edges. You still need more training.

Is that so...

I'll fix it up for you.

Th-Thank you, Master...

If you draw this side like this, and color that side like that...

It feels like you're building it up carefully from the base...

The basics matter in everything. You have natural gifts too, so it's better not to cover them up too much.

The kind of person who stirs up instinctive desire is closer to that than to someone who's obviously dolled up.

I'll keep that in mind.

But if you're asking about what I taught you last time again... don't tell me you've fallen for someone?

I-I knew you'd see right through me, Master.

He's only shown a little interest so far... but if it's him, I want to get closer.

He seems dry and hard to approach, but he's surprisingly thoughtful... and quietly devoted to what he does...

Hmm?

...Could you be talking about the Swordbringer?

Uh... well...

It's embarrassing... but yes. If I want to get closer to him... what should I do?

I want to stay by his side whenever I can... I'd be happy even just to step in his shadow.

Hmm... I think you're already doing fine as you are...

But if the other person is the Swordbringer, it won't be easy. That guy is so dense he never notices what's going on around him.

He's a golem of a man.

That's right, he is that kind of man. Heh...

All right. I'll tell you a secret trick that can make any man fall for you.

A secret... trick...!

With my special method, even a blockhead like the Swordbringer will end up in bed in no time...! Fufu... ahahahaha!

As expected... you're amazing, Master. I can feel your incredible knowledge and experience...

W-Well, of course... I've read quite a lot of books. Heh...!

You've surely made the hearts of countless men race... as expected... a hundred years of experience...!

O-Of course. That's nothing at all. I can even XXXX and then XXX...!

It's a world I know nothing about... You're truly incredible, Master.

I wonder if I could learn that too...

I-It's not hard to teach you...!!

Really?!

But only if you do something for me first.

Just say the word, Master.

I'm in the middle of managing this forest, but some ugly little pests keep getting in the way of my work...

It wasn't easy to deal with them alone, and then you happened to show up. You'll help me, right?

Of course, Master. For daring to interfere with your work... they deserve to die!

What a wonderful girl you are.

I didn't expect there to be this many orcs.

The perfumed oil and cosmetic creams I make smell nice. Looks like that scent draws in all sorts of females...

It just means every living thing longs for a male, fufu.

Are you all right, Master? It doesn't seem like something you could handle alone...

That's exactly what I've been worrying about. I really don't think managing a forest suits me.

I still can't kill them all even now, so if possible, I'd love a way to drive them all out at once...

...! I see!

What is it?

Heh, Lancelot... I've just had a wonderful idea.

Won't you trust your Master and follow me?

Of course. I'll follow you anywhere...!

Heh... First, let's deal with those things, then I'll explain.

So in the end, even a pretty strong-looking one showed up.

That must be the leader of this pack. Once we take that one down, it's over for the orcs.

Looks like they caught on. Monsters tend to be very territorial, so the moment they spot weakness, they move in for the kill.

Let's end this fight quickly and get started on that plan I mentioned earlier.

Alright, Master.

I'll do everything I can to make sure those stinking orcs don't dare interfere with your plan...

That's the spirit.

Hmm, it'd be better to herd them this way.

You're going to herd monsters?

That's right. And the bait is... you, Lancelot.

Me?! You want me to be bait for you, Master... Do you think I can really do it?

Oh, don't be shy. You'll pull it off just fine.

Hearing you say that gives me strength. My heart's pounding with joy...!

But... it's not that I doubt your plan, Master... I'm just not sure I can really be bait.

You don't have confidence in yourself?

The monsters gathered here are all intoxicated by the perfume you made, Master. I just don't know what to do about that...

Heh... what a silly question, Lancelot.

Didn't I explain it? Every female tries to look good to a male.

If you use every grooming trick I taught you before, and add the new technique I promised to show you...?

...! I see!

Then the male monsters won't be able to take their eyes off me. Heh...!

Exactly.

Once the males swarm in, most of the monsters will head that way. When the males start fighting over having you all to themselves, quietly slip away.

Ah... so you're trying to make them fight each other and scatter?

Alright, Master. Please, tell me!

What's the secret move that can make any man fall for me...?

Heh... if it's that, you already have it. You just don't know how to use it properly yet.

I already have it...?

You already have more than enough natural talent, Lancelot.

You lure them in with an atmosphere that stirs up desire... with sensual poses and a seductive voice.

You could say it's about letting your natural allure pour out.

Hmm... I don't really get it yet...

But if you say so, Master, then it must be true. So what should I do?

Before you head into battle, you sharpen your weapon first. So let's touch up your makeup to start.

Yes...!

So I just need to sit here, right?

Yeah. Be as seductive as you possibly can... like you're trying to charm every male in the world.

Hmm...

Push your chest together, part your legs just a little, and leave your lips slightly open. Make sure your beauty really stands out.

L-Like this? This pose feels kind of strange... I'm embarrassed...

More! Draw out even more of your charm!

But... this feels so awkward...

If you want to be the best, there's no time to be embarrassed! Seduce them like you're ready to throw your whole self into it!

Nngh, i-if that's how it is...! Look at me, Master!

There, now you're fully immersed. Keep that up...!

That should work on the males.

I-I've put on plenty of your beauty products too, Master...

You've got everything it takes to become a truly wonderful woman...!

Yes... to think I can finally become a true beauty... I'm so excited...!

Even if I'm so embarrassed I can barely open my eyes...

Fufu, relax a little. If you're too stiff, they'll find you hard to approach.

Sigh... Alright...

I'd better spray the perfume all around too, just in case. Make sure the males definitely come closer.

Hopefully they'll get eaten before the female monsters make it here...

M-Master! Is this really going to be okay?

They're coming...! At last, I can wipe out those awful beasts that kept getting in my way.

Th-There are kind of a lot of them...?

I-Is that so...? Hah?!

Lancelot?!

Nngh?! If they all pile on me at once...! Aah!

...

I-It worked, Lancelot! Get out of there, now! Those things have gone wild at the sight of the male monsters!

Y-Yes!!

Lancelot! Are you alright?

M-Master...

I... I did it...

Whew... You did wonderfully. You really... have completely surpassed me.

The absolute condition of beauty is the interest and recognition of others... and now that you've achieved that, there's nothing more I can teach you...

Thank you... Master... *sniffle*...!

The forest seemed unusually noisy, so I rushed over, but what in the world is this...?

E-Elin?! It's not time for the shift change yet...

Mia... could you give me an explanation for this situation...?

It's nothing much. Lancelot came by because she wanted to become beautiful. So I taught her how to seduce the opposite sex and how to do her makeup.

And with that, she even drove off the Monsters. Pretty amazing, right?

That's all well and good, but...

Mia... have you ever been in a relationship before...?

O-Of course! Tons of them!

Hmm...?

It's true! I'm telling you, it's true?!

Master... does this mean... I've become a wonderful woman now...?

Lancelot... your makeup's all smudged...

Sob...!

Ahem! AHEM!!

This won't do. Come with me. It'd be better to wash it off up in the valley and do your makeup again.

How clumsy...

Still, seeing how serious she is about it is kind of cute.

I can't just sit back when my precious Lancelot has fallen in love...! In that case, I'll just get the Swordbringer completely drunk and then...