--The mountainous region west of King's Landing.

　The mountainous area around here, which used to be valuable as a mine, only yielded a small amount of high-grade ore.

　Few people stop by the abandoned mines that have already been depleted of their resources, and in this mountainous area that has become a den of demonic beasts and others, abandoned residential areas remain intact.

　Half past midnight.

　The dozens of people who had gathered here, unafraid of the threat of hexenbiests, were looking at the man standing in the center.

　Starlight in the darkness. It's the only thing keeping them from seeing.

　But no matter. They are not afraid of being hunted. It's the hunters.

　Every one of them a skilled assassin.



Once again. The reward is worth 50 million gold.



　The man in the middle spun his words cheerfully.
　A voice that echoes in the silent night, a reward enough for those who seek to fight.


"The sooner the better. Killing men and kidnapping children is easy work. We'll split it with you if you form a posse.


　Then go.


"Kill the Wind-Earth note.


　At that order, the black shadows moved in unison.

　Skilled assassins move to take credit for their work.


　In the midst of all this darkness, there was one who stood out from the rest.


The Master. I'm not sure what to make of that.

　The high-pitched voice of a young girl - the words resembling an inorganic, emotionless murmur.
　Although her figure is not clearly visible in the darkness, her petite silhouette is still illuminated by the starlight.

　The person who seemed to be working with her was called "Master".

　He was a young man who looked a bit gaudy to be called an assassin.
　His messy reddish-bronze hair was like dried blood.
　His eyes were large and sharp, and his mouth was full of sharp, dog-like teeth.

"What?　One in five?　How many times?
I'm not sure I understand your question, Master.
Haha, you're an idiot. I'm asking you how many times is one in five?

　The young man smiles cheerfully and pats the girl on the head.
　The girl, however, remained completely expressionless, shaking her head as she was.

I'll tell you one in five times.
I see. You must have hit your head when you ran away. I'm sorry!
Master. No, sir. Master.
If I get 50 million gold, I won't have to travel for a while!　It's a pity about this Wind and the kid who's being brought back, but we haven't eaten anything in about five days!
"Yes, sir. It's been almost six days, Master.
With 50 million gold, I could eat 100 meals in King's Landing!
Master. Master. A 500-garde meal can be eaten 100,000 times.
500 gulds is 100,000 meals.　You're a picky eater!
Master. No, sir. Master.

　The young man walks off with the girl, who repeats the correction with a blank expression.

"Nevertheless...

　With a fierce smile on his face, he glares down at the royal city from the mountainous region and mutters.

"I've finally got a lead. --Wash your head and wait, Champion.














　--The royal castle is Futa's private quarters.


"Futa-sama! Futa-sama!
What's wrong?

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm not sure what to do.

　While Futa is wondering how to explain to Lilac, a cheerful maid appears who seems to have overcome the cold.

I've got everything I need to convince the princess!　How dare you!
"Persuasion materials: ......?

　Futa turns around to see what's going on.
　When Corona moves out of Futa's sight, behind her is...


"Meido!
"Number two!


　She raised her little hands and greeted him cheerfully.

　The white brim on her head and the perfectly sized maid's uniform. This one is almost identical to Corona's.

"Oh, what, you just made that?
You can't make it in time, Futa-sama. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.


After all, it's made to order. ......
Only for maids. Only maids.
Don't move around.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

　He grabbed Corona and lowered her to the bed, holding her by the sides.

"Whoa. She's getting good at this. You're so bold, Master Futa!
I thought it would be unfair to be so cautious with Corona.
You think I don't find maids attractive?
Where'd you get that protest sign?

　Where did you get that protest sign? "Where did you get that protest sign?
　I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

　When he looked down, he saw a cute little maid with her hands up in the air, her eyes glittering as if she was urging him to do something.

"What?
Do it, Luli!
...... if it's okay like this.

　I lifted her by her arms.
　It's not too light, but it's heavy enough for someone her age. You can tell that she is being loved and nurtured, and it makes you feel a little more secure.

"Wow!
"Okay, then, Korona-san.

　Futa sets Ruri down on her lap.
　She cradled Ruri in her hands and whispered in her ear.

"Come, prisoner.
"Pssst!
The first thing that comes to mind.

　The first thing you need to do is to look at your eyes.
　The room is filled with the sound of happy children's laughter.

　The first thing you need to do is to look at your eyes.

　Futa, too, has no memory of a happy family.

　However, Ruri felt deeply relieved, and she was indeed now in the midst of fulfilling love.


"Futa-sama, Futa-sama, Futa-sama!
What's wrong?
Ruri was hungry.
Don't speak for me.
Ruri, I'm hungry!
You're right. ......

　"I'm hungry," the two maids protested.

What, am I supposed to be making something?
"Anything is fine, maid-wise. I don't want to leave Ruri alone, so we'll all go to the kitchen together.
"I see. Since I don't want to stay at home, I'll learn how to cook from Corona.
Oh, by the way, Futa-sama... The maids will take care of Ruri.
............ Ah... Because children's body temperature is high.
"Perrin!
"Flipping!

　Ruri on her knees mimicked it.
　When you hold her, she's really Maid #2.

　He wondered what Richter's reaction would be if he showed it to him, and stood up.

What are you going to make today, chief maid?
"Well, what are you going to do, chief maid?
Oh, so you're the head maid. ......
"Ruli, I want meat.

　I'm not sure what you're talking about.

I'll cook some meat for you. I'll roast you whole.
"Pfft!
Don't scare me. Don't scare me.

　The three of us staggered out of the room and headed for the kitchen.

Meido!
That's a cheerful greeting. You can't lose, Futa-sama!
What, you're waving at me?
Are you trying to be a maid?
You're not a maid then, are you?
That's true!　Then we're all maids.
I don't know about that, either. ......

　But... "Persuasive material" is a good idea.
　If you want to make her an apprentice maid, it might be one of the ways to get Lilac's approval.

　But still...

"Meido!
"Meido!

　I watched them from behind, fists in the air.

I'd like to show this to Mr. Wind.



　I want you to see for yourself how cute and energetic my daughter is.

　With that in mind, Futa walked into the kitchen.



"......?



　You'll be able to see it from the outside of the garden.
　You can see only the darkness of the night through the bare exterior corridor.


I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.


　It's a good idea to keep your eyes and ears open for the latest news.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.　What is it?　The maid also picks up something to eat.
"Eat!
"What a sad maid. Stop it, stop it.

　Come on, let's get to the destination.
　Futa smiled and urged her.






　At the end of the first weret, an assassin was darting arrows at the kidnap target to get rid of the guards (Futa) who were in the way.





"A monster?




　He muttered quietly.
　If he had tried to shoot, he probably would have been grabbed with his bare hands.
　The fighting spirit that only a skilled assassin can understand.

　"It's a good thing that he was only looking back at me nonchalantly, thanks to his desperate efforts to block out the presence of the assassin.
　If anyone had noticed, it would have been the assassin (me) who would have died.




　Of course, the pimp who is gazing at the pretty maids doesn't know anything.





　But one thing's for sure.
　But one thing is for sure, Wind Earth Note made the right choice.