My clothing selection was instantly finished by Alice, and I was waiting for Lilia-san while having tea at the recommendation of the shopkeeper.
　This shop mainly caters to the aristocracy, and it seems to be a common occurrence that choosing clothes takes a long time, so there are several tables and chairs in the open space. Somehow it reminds me of a car dealership... no, I've never bought a car before, so it's just a perfect image.

　When I sat down on a soft chair, a little while later a different clerk from earlier brought me a cup of tea.

'Here you are, Miyama-sama.'
Yeah, thank you...

　When I accepted the offered tea and saw the face of the female clerk, I was surprised to see her face. Not for the fact that she called my name.......this person is definitely Alice's subordinate, so it's not surprising that she knows my name.
　What surprised me was this female clerk herself.

　Her deep dark blue hair was swept back only very long in the front, hiding her left eye. And the visible one had unusually dark circles appearing in the eye.
　I think the face is very well-defined, but the gray eyes and deep circles, combined with the pale skin, make her look very unhealthy.

　However, it's not her appearance that surprised me. No, I was a little surprised by her appearance, but even more so........

''.........Um, could it be........Mr. 'False Phantom King'?
''........I'm surprised. Even though I was far from Chartier-sama, I was confident in my disguise as well, but....
Oh, and that face you just made...
No, it's The Real Face.
Oh...I see.

　Yes, this female shopkeeper was the False Phantom King who appeared before me twice on behalf of Alice.........I didn't expect to see her again in this place.
　I mean, is it okay for this person to be here in this place?　Obviously, Alice's bellybutton........I think it's an executive class......

　As if sensing my doubts, False Phantom King-san opens his mouth with a thin, elegant smile.

''I've decided that the person assigned to this shop is a bit low ranking and not suitable for serving tea to Miyama-sama, so I've gone to him.
''Oh really........wow, thank you for going out of your way. Well.........
"Lady Chartier's second-in-command, my name is 'Pandora'. Henceforth, please get acquainted...
Ha, yes. 　I mean, I mean, have you been sick?
Oh, this...

　Being a second-in-command, it's safe to assume that he's the highest of Alice's subordinates.
　Umm, yeah I understand that, but it still looks messy and unhealthy, and I can't help but look at the deep circles.

''I am of the race called Hell Nightmare. I was born with this skin color and the dark circles in my eyes, so please don't worry about it.
Oh, yeah, I'm sorry.
No, it's a great honor for you to pay attention.
Well, uh...

　I see, it's not because she's in bad shape that she's like this, but she was originally like this.......
　But, Pandora-san.......don't you think she's too low on the ground?

We, the Phantom King Corps, are absolutely obedient to you, Lord Chartier. Of course, I'm willing to carry out the mission of Miyama-sama, if it's an order from him, even at the cost of my own body. If you need it, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Well yes. Thanks for your help.

　After clearly stating the previous statement in a voice filled with firm intentions, Pandora-san has a faint smile on her mouth......it's a little spooky with the way it looks.
　It's a different kind of scary than Eden-san, or maybe this one is purely scary like a horror movie.

　I mean, the entire Phantom King Corps is in absolute obedience... is that what you're talking about?　If you say "convocation" or something like that, like Alice, does that mean a bunch of people in black will show up?　What's that, I'm scared.
　As I was thinking about that, Alice, who appeared at the seat across from me before I knew it, opened her mouth while drinking tea.

''Well, there's no problem at all since I'm with Kaito-san, but.......in case you're wondering, that Pandora-san is called 'the closest count class to the duke class', so it's useful there.
Yeah, well, no, uh...
My specialty, by the way, is 'assassination'.
You don't have to order me around!

　I have no plans to assassinate anyone, nor will I ever be able to assassinate anyone, even if they say I'm good at assassination with such confidence. Wait, if you're going to appeal to your strengths, please do it in a different part of the world.


Could you please make it a little less daunting?
"...the size is average, but they are beautiful.
Do you need that information in this situation?
If you wish, Miyama-sama, you can take care of the 'night care' for me.

　Hey, Miss Pandora?　Can you stop talking like that to a virgin, please?　Even if you don't want to ask her to do it, you'll be strangely aware of it....
　It's certainly a beautiful woman, and once you get used to seeing her pale skin and the dark circles in her eyes, you can't help but say she's mysterious and bewitching.
　No, no, no, what am I thinking, I'm reacting too much to one word.......

''Pandora........''
Ha!
Sir, I think you're in need of a refresher course you'll have to come with me.
What?　No, but still...
Come on!
'Yes, sir!　Thy will be done....

　As I was dawdling at Pandora-san's statement, Alice announced in a somewhat sullen voice.

''Oh, Alice?''
Excuse me, Miss Kite but she's a bit 'crazy' in her loyalty.
Yeah?
"...Pandora, who is Kite to you?
'Ha!　He is the Lord of Lord Chartier and the One to whom I should 'consecrate my body and soul and love forever'!
...What?

　I'm starting to say something outrageous, huh?　Who is this guy? Is he a type like Mr. Eden?

''.........No, I ordered Kite to obey me, so I'm sure she's applying her loyalty to me directly to Kite-san as well. So I'm going to go and re-educate her a bit.
Uh-huh.

　Letting out an unusually tired sigh, Alice dragged Pandora-san away.
　


You'll ruin it and you can't give it to me.

　Dear Mother, Father--While waiting for Lilia-san at the clothing store, I met another new person. Pandora-san, the False Phantom King. Her appearance was distinctive, but her personality was also quite good, and something about her - I was tired of it all.