This will be the new quarters for the Yuki-Glossarian C-level sorcerer.

　The woman who was guiding us said.
　Her name is Meridia-san. She is an office worker for the Magical Guild.

　In front of us there is a stone building.
　It's larger and smaller than before, but it has a garden.
　This seems to be our new quarters.

This is the key to the quarters.
Thank you.

　I gave Martha the key that Meridia offered me.
　She's going to drop it if I have it.

'Well then, you'll have to sign this form.
Come in, Yuki.

　Meridia holds out a piece of parchment, and Martha hands me a pen and an inkwell. As expected of Martha.

'.........Yuki-Glossaria........and is this correct?
'Yes. Sure.

　Meridia confirmed her signature and bowed as I handed her the parchment.

The procedure is now complete. As long as Yuki-Grossaria-sama is a C-class magician, you may use the lodgings. Of course, that is as long as you belong to the 'Magic Guild'.
I understand.
Also, a C-level mage is granted access to the guild's library without an application.
Didn't I usually have to apply?
Well, it's not easy to get a Class D or lower to apply, so we usually have a Class C student accompany us.

　Okay.
　I'll take Odette with me next time.
　I'm indebted to her for a lot of things.

''And then, a C-level mage will be similar to a senior mage in the 'Magic Guild'. They are required to conduct themselves in a way that does not degrade the authority and dignity of the guild. Please do not forget that, please.
I understand.
You don't have to be so formal about it.
Is that so?
'Yes, we're supposed to provide what we need so as not to diminish our authority and dignity. Specifically, it's for clothing and grooming. Of course, there is a limit. Of course, there is a limit.

　Meridia nodded.

'So, if you need anything, I can arrange for it. 'I'm sure you will.'
What do you have?　Martha, Remy.
I'd like some fabric and thread.

　Martha, in her maid's uniform, whispered into my ear.
　When Meridia saw that, she giggled and said

You may speak to me directly, if you wish. I am a clerk, not a magician. I often speak with the nobleman's butlers and maids.
I mean, Martha.
Now, excuse me.

　Martha looked at Meridia-san with a nervous look on her face.

''What I would like to receive is the same cloth and thread used for Yuki-sama's uniform. When you go exploring dungeons they wear out during battle, so I want to make sure they are mended.
Gosh, you're so sweet.
''The uniforms of the 'Magic Guild' are made of high quality fabric, so if I used materials brought from my parents' home, the repaired parts would stand out. Therefore, we would appreciate it if you could provide us with materials for the uniforms.
You know...

　Martha said as she held tiny Remy's mouth.
　I took Remy from Martha and nodded.

　Martha was right.
　We fly and roll around while exploring dungeons," she said.
　I can't help but notice that my clothes get damaged.
　Sometimes I would fix them myself, but I hadn't thought about the material of the cloth and thread.
　That's as good as Martha.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. That's quite a feat.

　Meridia is impressed, too.
　I think I, and by the way, Remy, had the same look on my face.
　Martha, you're blushing red and covering your face.

"I'm sorry to be so obtrusive...
''No, I understand why someone as good as a C-level magician would only have two maids with him. With someone as good as this, they can work without a care in the world.
'Yes. Martha has been a big help.
'Please don't, Yuki-sama.......don't pat your head in public.......'

　I'm sorry.
　I just got out of the habit of praising my children in a past life.

So, is there anything else you need?

　Meridia, the office clerk, said, holding a note in her hand.
　Martha (with my hand on her head) got her mind back on track.

I suppose you're right. If you could give me a comb to comb Yuki's hair, soap to wash her hair, and moisturizing oil, I'd appreciate it.
I'm not in a hurry to get there. In fact, the later the better.

　I said.
'Because ever since I joined the Magic Guild, Martha has been washing my hair very carefully.
　It takes a long time, and I get hot water and bubbles in my eyes, and it's a lot of work.
　Honestly, the dungeon is so dark that you don't need to get your hair done...

Okay. I'll get it for you as soon as possible.

　Meridia-san was merciless (mujihi).
　With a curiously gentle smile on her face, she made a note of what she needed and bowed.
　With that, Meridia-san was returning to the guild.

''So, this is your new quarters?''
It's a magnificent building.
She's so big.

　Me, Martha and Remy looked again at the building in front of us.

　The new dormitory is a one-story building made of stone.
　The previous dormitory was a two-story building, so it may seem smaller, but in fact, the site is larger because of that.

　The number of rooms has doubled, and above all, this place is close to the headquarters of the Magic Guild.
　You can see the roof of the royal palace in the distance.
　The fact that the lodgings are one story high may be a consideration so that they don't overlook the palace.

　I brought my clothes and change of clothes and important luggage.
　The rest of the luggage will be delivered soon. I guess I'll have to clean up today and tomorrow.

　I've had a meeting with Iris and Odette, and we've decided that we won't be hiding in the dungeon until the day after tomorrow.
　Iris has some business to attend to as a princess, and Odette has some research to do.
　I'm supposed to go to the Grail Trading Company in my free time and meet with Rhodelia.

The reason for this is because I sent a letter (via Bats) to her about the summoning of the Black King (Lord of) Noir, and she informed me that she had made new equipment. I'd like to see it before exploring the fourth level of Elysian.

　But that's a story for tomorrow. We have to clean up the quarters today.

"Let's check inside then, Martha, Remy.
"Yes. Yuki-sama.
Yes, sir.

　Martha unlocked the quarters.
　And so we entered our new quarters.






　The new quarters were clean and tidy.
　Not only did it have more rooms, but the rooms themselves were bigger.

　Just to be sure, I checked to see if there were any magical devices, but there were none.
　If there was, I was going to play 'hacking'.

Was I being too cautious?
'No, I think it's a necessary precaution. I don't want anyone else to see the fun Martha is having.

　Martha said as she combed my hair.
　We moved into our quarters a few hours later. It was evening.

　After washing my hair in the spacious bathroom, Martha sighed with a satisfied sigh as she picked up a new comb.
　By the way, Remy is taking a nap on the bed.

"If anyone sees me brushing Yuki-sama's hair, I may have to take this duty away from Martha,
I don't think anyone will take it.
That's because no one else has experienced this yet.
Didn't Lumiere and I do this before?
'It's okay, Lady Lumiere. It's fun to wash her hair. She and Yuki-sama have very similar hair.
But Martha, since you've been over here, you've been tweaking my hair very carefully.
"Martha, Mr. Baron, has asked me to take care of you, Mr. Yuki.

　Martha said in a calm tone.

''Now, the princess and the duchess are always with you. We must not be rude, sir.
Okay. Thanks for the help.
Martha ... she's not involved in magic.

　Softly, a short sigh ruffled my ears.

'Martha would like to help Yuki-sama in this way.
I wonder what would have happened if I'd come to King's Landing by myself. Me.
Maybe the lining of the uniform was still torn.
Was it torn?
There were traces of something hard on the floor.

　Maybe it was when I wore the 'Black King (Lord of) Cavalry (Noir)'.
　There was a bulge on the inside, so the jacket must have gotten caught in it.

I'm sorry. I'll make sure to button my jacket from now on.
No, you can't. Please don't take the mending work you do for Martha.

　After gathering up my hair, Martha comes over to me.
　She takes the jacket from the hanger and shows me the lining.
　The torn edges are mended. You can't even see the damage from the repairs.

It's amazing, isn't it? "Martha is...
I used the thread I just received. So I need to ask one favor.
Please?
You told me the other day. There are two factions in the Magic Guild.
"'Cainites' and 'Zamelites'.
But Martha is a 'Yuki' person.
We don't have any factions.
'Yes. So I'd like to make a sneaky claim.

　After the hot water, Martha got on her knees (knees) in front of me, holding the chest of her gown.
　Then she pointed to the lining of her uniform.

'Can I sneak in here and put a 'Yuki School' mark on it?
Okay.
Are you sure?
It's not forbidden to wear the mark on the lining. I'm not going to show it to anyone, and besides, Martha is one of the people who is helping me explore the dungeon.
Thank you. Yuki-sama!

　Martha hugged my uniform and laughed.

'What kind of symbol would you like? After all, it's Yuki-sama's trademark, so bat-san, right? Or is it.........
We need to keep a low profile.
'Yes, sir. Of course. But.....

　Martha closes one eye with a frustrated look on her face.

''It can't be helped if Yuki-sama's friends find you, can it?
"Martha,
"Yes. Yuki-sama.
"Are you serious about trying to create a 'Yuki-ist' emblem?
No, it's not!

　Then we talked about the design of the "Yuki School" emblem.
　Martha, perhaps too enthusiastically, inadvertently nearly burnt the soup for dinner.
　Remy and Dick the bat joined us, and it wasn't until midnight that we decided on a design.
　Martha insists that she'll finish it by morning, but she insists that she won't sleep either, so she's forced to sleep.
　Still, it was finished when I went to bed and woke up.

　I couldn't help it, though, so Martha was forced to take the day off.






'Good morning. Yuki.

　The next morning, as I was getting ready to go out, Odette came into the inn.

I thought you said you were going to the guild to do some research today.
We're sending you housewarming gifts. Here, it's from me and Iris.
Fruit biscuits. Thank you. I'll make you a cup of tea and we'll eat them.
Thank you. Come to think of it, Yuki is in uniform too, what's up?
"We're going to the 'Grail Trading Company' now.
Is that so? Is this a........bat?
Martha mended the torn part. Apparently it's my faction's logo.
Yes. Mm-hmm.........I see.

　Odette suddenly clapped her hands.

'Well then, I must excuse myself, I have a business to attend to. Here are the snacks I arranged for you. Give my regards to Martha and Remy, then.
'Huh?　Odette?



　At the Western Reach of the Royal Palace.



Huh?　You have a parchment, don't you? There seems to be a picture on it...?






　It would not be until a little while later that I would learn that the emblem Martha had designed would be officially adopted as the party's mark.