The day after I got a C in my rank.
　We were in the dorms instead of ...... going to get a commission for a new rank.
　Today we decided to build Bell's armor.
　We'll need something to protect ourselves because C-ranked people ask us to take down or something.

Then what kind of armor do you want?
　I asked Belle as I shoved my hands into my backpack.

'Well, ...... I want something as light as possible.'

That's Bell's fighting style. Okay, let's make it out of leather.
　I don't know if there was ever a skin in my backpack: .......
　There it is. It's a black ogre skin.
　I got it in the Devil's Forest, so it's okay to use it as armor, right?

Okay, let's do this.
　A black leather slathered in front of Bell.

What's this?

It's an ogre skin.

This?　I've never seen an ogre before, so I don't know the details, but they're blacker than I've heard, aren't they?
　Then Belle looked at me with suspicion .
　Looking into Belle's eyes, it sounds like, 'It's not just an ogre skin, so get on with it and tell me what you're doing?

'Well, uh, ...... it's a subspecies of an ogre called Kuro Ogre.

'After all, there's no way Leo-sama would produce a mere demon skin, is there?　And where did you get this?
　Yeah ...... The look in Belle's eyes makes me feel like she's going to be pissed if I'm honest with her. .......

'Let's see, ...... I got it from a material store in Oklahoma.
　Maybe they sell materials for the Kuro Ogre there.

''Oh, so you got it from the Demon Forest?

What?
　...... demon forest?
　Huh?　You've been found out!
　I mean, how do you know I've been to the Demon Forest before?

You mustn't go into the Devil's Wood, okay?
　Belle is going to stare into my eyes.

　If she looks at me like that: ......
'Yes, yes ......'
　That's all you can say.

Master Kara asked me to keep an eye on you.
　Mother!

Yes ......
　Your mother taught you .......

'If you go ...... I'll stick with Master Leo and cry all day long, okay?
　Jeez, that's a horrible punishment for being sober: .......
　You learned the last time you cried that I get in trouble when you cry, didn't you?

Wow, okay. ......
　If they're even spying on Bell, we'll have to give up.

　...... Okay, let's switch things up when this happens!
Well, I'll be working on Bell's armor, and you'll see!
　Yes, we were talking about building armor.
　From there, you can go from there to sermons at .......

'Huh?　Ah, yes. Is it more important to build my armor with such an expensive thing?

Yeah. You can't put a price on Bell's life.
　I'd go looking for better materials for that, but I've been told I can't go to ...... the Demon Forest.

''Well, if you say that ......

''Well, well, it's practically free since it's the skin of a demon I defeated in the Demon Forest, so they don't have to worry about it.

Yeah, but still: ......

If you don't give it to me, I might be tempted to go back to the Devil's Forest: ......
　I'm going to need some good material.

You can't do that!　Wow, I get it: ...... I will use it carefully.
　All right, let's work on it.

Okay. Okay, watch.
　Then he used his creative magic on the pile of skins.
　He fashioned the armor to fit Belle's body.

　The leather armor was completed in less than a minute.
It's very sturdy. It should be safe for fighting demons.
　Belle said and looked over at herself in her black armor.
　'Yeah, you've got some pretty armour to suit Belle.

Of course it's strong, but you can never let your guard down, okay?
　You never know what's in store for you when you go on an adventure.

Yes, I know.

Yeah, I'll just finish up then.

Finished?　Isn't that the end of it?

Of course. I have to mix it up.


　Then he took out the magic stone.
　I'm still worried that it won't be a magic item.

"Don't make it as powerful as that: ......
　No, no, no, I can't let Belle fight me because I'm worried about her.

Let's do it. Isn't it better to have good performance?

But ...... I'm just a maid, you know?
　Was that what you were worried about?

It's different when you're an adventurer. I asked Belle to come with me on my adventures. So, it's not a problem.
　And even if she was a maid, it wouldn't be just any old thing.
　You've always been good to Belle, and this isn't much more than a thank you.

Okay, sure. ......
　He apologetically agreed to it.
　I guess I could have been happier, but it didn't matter.

Then I'll do it.
　Then he attached the magic stone to the armor Belle was wearing and used his creation magic.

　The magic stone immediately mixed with the armor.
　Now, let's see what happened!

＜Armor of service.
　Your strength and speed will increase tenfold as long as you are in the service of the Lord.
　You will neutralize your enemy's magical attacks.
　You will be able to feel where the Lord is.
　The Creator: Leons Forster.

　Well, you're serving. ......
　I don't know what to do ...... how to explain it.

I feel lighter ......
　And then Belle began to move around.
　Oh, it's working immediately.

"And ......, Master Leo can feel it.
　Yeah, you can now feel where I am: .......
　I won't say this .
　I mean, I'm definitely not going to be able to go to the Demon Forest anymore .


　Well, I'll leave it at that: ...... There's a lot you can do, isn't there?
　Was it always this high-powered?
　Was the amount of magic power poured into the magic stone too much?
　Oh, by the way, I've been pouring my magic power with Bell every day .
　Well, as long as the performance improves, that's fine.

Okay, now we don't have to worry about the armor.

It's too good for me.
　I don't think so.

So, now for the weapons: ...... Can Bell use a sword?
　I've never seen you use it.
　Well, of course not, you're a maid.

No, sir, I can't.

So there's no need to build one. Bell has his own weapons.
　Bell has beast magic.
　Beast magic has very sharp claws.

Yes. With some of that non-attribute magic Leo taught me, I think we can take out the weaker demons.

Yeah, it's going to be easy to take him down. But you have to learn to fight.

Fighting?

''Yes, if you don't hone your skills properly, you won't have to worry about simple demons, but when it comes to ...... strong demons, right?''
　There's always a chance we'll run into something stronger.
　You need to be prepared for that eventuality.

I'm sure you're right. Tell me about it.

Okay. Okay, so from today onwards, we're going to take the time we've always spent working on our magic and turn it into martial arts time.
　We're not in a hurry, and that's enough time.
　As long as you're strong enough to get to B grade, you'll be fine.
　Until then, I'll have your back no matter what.

I'll take care of you. I'll look after you!

Yeah, I'm on it.