He decided not to think further about that. After all, they were still in the middle of the forest, and this wasn't exactly the best place to get distracted.
"Well, for now, let's head to the capital," Shido said, turning to Rumia.
"Yes!" Rumia nodded happily, although she had no clue about the danger of this world, she felt secured when she stood by Shido's side. She thought that it may have something to do with the red thread that connected them, however she didn't hate this feeling at all.
"But before that, let's do something about your outfit first." Shido said, his gaze briefly shifting to Rumia's school uniform that was truly unique.
"My outfit?" Rumia blinked, tilting her head slightly. She looked down at her Alzano Imperial Magic Academy uniform and furrowed her brows in confusion. "I didn't think it was strange or anything…"
"It's not strange," Shido said with a soft smile. "But it's way too revealing. I could see so much of your skin. I don't mind you wearing it around me but, there are many perverted men in this world that will take interest in you if they saw you in this kind of outfit."
Shido spoke bluntly without hiding anything.
Rumia was stunned at first when she heard Shido's words, but she reacted when she snapped out of her daze and became shy.
In her world, this uniform was perfectly normal, no one ever looked at it with any inappropriate thoughts. However, after hearing Shido's words, Rumia glanced down at herself and took a closer look and realized that it was really revealing too much of her skin.
Her bare arms, her smooth, flat abdomen, and her thighs were all clearly visible.
Rumia's face flushed a deep red, and she instinctively tried to cover herself with her hands. But no matter how she moved, it was impossible to conceal everything.
"…Shido-san is a pervert."
Rumia pouted and glared at him, though the attempt was anything but intimidating. Instead, her expression looked more like a flustered kitten trying to fend off against a big bad wolf that wanted to eat her.
"W-Why me?!" Shido exclaimed, clearly caught off guard by the accusation.
Rumia giggled softly at his exaggerated reaction, her earlier embarrassment melting into quiet amusement. Shido, seeing her laugh so naturally, felt a warm smile spread across his face as well.
'She really is adorable', he thought to himself, watching her with genuine fondness.
In the end, Shido decided to buy Rumia a uniform from the Demon King Academy, the same design worn by Sasha Necron. However, he made a few modifications to better suit Rumia's original aesthetic.
The coat, which was originally black with red linings, was changed to white with elegant gold trim. The inner dress, once black, was now a refined shade of blue. Even the stockings matched the new color scheme, turning a deep blue with subtle gold accents.
Though the design retained the signature style of the Demon King Academy, the color palette now mirrored the charm and grace of Rumia's original uniform.
The uniform materialized in Shido's hands, and he handed it to Rumia with a small smile. "Here, try this on. I adjusted the colors to match your original uniform."
Rumia immediately love this uniform the first time it appeared. She eagerly took the outfit, clearly excited to wear it. But as she glanced around at the surrounding forest, her enthusiasm faltered, there was nowhere private to change.
Sensing her hesitation, Shido pulled out his portable house from his inventory. With a soft hum, the compact device expanded into a full-sized house.
Rumia blinked in surprise at the sudden appearance of such an unusual building, so different from anything in her world, but didn't question it. She stepped inside to change, but just before closing the door, she peeked out through a small gap and looked at Shido shyly.
"D-Don't peek, okay?" she said bashfully, her cheeks tinted pink.
After saying those words, Rumia hurriedly close the door, leaving Shido stunned. He smiled wryly and didn't know whether to laugh or cry at this moment. A quite sigh appeared on his mouth before shaking his head, he decided not to say anything and just wait patiently for her to come out, doing his best not to think too much about the image of Rumia changing just beyond the door.
...
When Rumia came out of the house, she had now changed her uniform to the Demon King Academy's.
Shido took a deep breath the moment he saw her. He had to admit that Rumia was truly stunning. He decided to calm himself since he was afraid that he might attack her if he didn't calm himslef.
"How do you feel?" he asked, trying to keep his voice even as he observed how naturally the outfit complemented her figure.
"It fits perfectly, and it's really beautiful," Rumia said, spinning around to admire herself in the new outfit. The golden and blue highlights shimmered in the sunlight, giving her a radiant aura. She had to say, she liked this uniform a lot. The fabric felt soft and comfortable, and it didn't restrict her movement at all.
After admiring herself for a moment, Rumia turned her gaze toward Shido. However, she shyly lowered her face, her cheeks tinged with pink. Gently pinching the hem of her skirt, she asked softly, "H-How do I look, Shido-san?"
"You look amazing." Shido replied honestly.
Rumia's beauty had always been natural, something no one could deny. Now, with her new outfit complementing her features, her charm was amplified even more, making her look incredibly cute.
"I-I see. Hehehe~" Rumia giggled bashfully, clearly pleased by the praise.
"Good. If you're ready, let's head to the capital now." Shido said with a small smile. "I'll explain to you more about this world and the tasks I need to complete on the way."
"Un!"