A quasi-B grade mage is a very high rank even within the Magic Guild.
　Candidates for the future guild's Sages, who are recognized for their abilities, are said to be the ones who are given this rank.
　One of them is Izetta Memento.
　She is the eldest daughter of a noble family, and like Dr. Demeter, she is a Cainite.

I'd be happy to see her, but I'm curious if it's marked 'secret'.
I think so.

　Odette and I were talking in front of the letter.

"A Level B of the Magic Guild would know that I'm Iris's guardian knight and that Odette is close to Iris. And yet, 'in confidence'... does that mean that you're not to let Iris know?
Or maybe it means that Iris can get the message.
'Come to think of it, Prince Cain's sister Iris is thought to be a Cainite.
Yes. I know that Izetta Memento is an admirer of His Highness Prince Cain. I'm sure Iris, Prince Cain's sister, thinks it's okay for that information to get out.
I guess I'm just assuming that Iris is going to get what I'm going to tell her when we meet.
Maybe he's trying to win Iris over to his side through us.

　Odette crossed her arms thoughtfully.

In any case, we don't have much information.
Couldn't we just not see each other?
We are being summoned by a high magician. Refusing may have a lot of negative consequences for you in the future. You're in an organization, so you have to get to know people. Yuki.
'I know, but ...... I'd like to get to know them a little better first.

　The other side is a higher ranking wizard, so they have access to information about me and Odette.
　But we don't know much about the other side.
　If we're going to talk to her, we'd like to know who Izetta Memento is.
　We don't want to misinterpret his intentions or get taken advantage of.

But even if he's semi-B grade, he's a magician.

　I opened the window and called out to Dick, the sorcerer.

"I know what the sorcerer's doing. Let's go check it out.
"Yes. Your husband?
DICK. You were on the roof.
There he is. It's Dick's job to make sure the house is safe.
So, let me ask you, are there any other witches around the house?
There they are.

　Dick the bat nodded simply.

"There was a pigeon that looked like an errand boy. But I didn't go near the house.
'An errand boy!　It's true, Mr. Dick!

　Odette spoke up .
　I mean, I don't know when I can have a normal conversation with Dick. ODETT.

'Yes, sir. There's a pigeon that's been trying to get close to our house since this morning. But this house is guarded by Dick and his bat army, so we won't let him near it.
I knew it.
A pigeon, ...... a common messenger. I'm sure the Cainites liked to use it too.

　Odette nodded.

''If the messenger is Izetta-Memento's, then that person has been watching us. I see ......, so that's why I see my name on the letter to Yuki.

　You mean Odette was being followed.
　There's a bat army guarding me and the house. The demons won't get anywhere near us.
　But Odette's messenger is a snake.
　They're for research, not guarding. We'll never find another sorcerer's messenger.

Releasing a messenger to follow a lowly sorcerer is very aristocratic behavior. ......
Is that so?
''Senior nobles love to 'get the upper hand'. The fact that the letter mentions my name and Yuki's name means 'I know you're in his house'. It would indicate that you have an informational advantage.
"You're a pain in the ass, nobleman.
You're a child of the county, aren't you, Yuki?

　I know.
　But I can't imagine Brother Xellos or Lumiere behaving in such an aristocratic manner.
　The Glossarias are country aristocrats, but that's one of the things I like about them.

"If I refuse to see Izetta-Mement, that means the demon will keep following me.
You've reached .......
Well, let's make this quick. I'll get back to him myself. Odette, could you check the text for me?　I'm not sure about aristocratic writing.
Yes, sir.
"And I'd like to get some information on Izetta-Memento before we meet. Dick, go to Rhodelia and tell her I'll visit her tomorrow. The 'Grail Company' knows a lot about noblemen's affairs. They may have information on the Marquis de Memento.


"This is the place.
Don't let that messenger follow you.
"Of course!　The bats have gathered their full strength to sow their tails.

　Dick jumped out the window.
　I'll stop by and ask him to replenish his staff and the bottles for the magic bullets.
　Also, I'll have you take a look at the remains of the Lord of the Rings. Analyzing it will help Roderea too.

Can I come along with you to the Grail Company?

　Suddenly, Odette said.

'I would like to talk to Yuki about the Marquis de Memento. There are some things about the nobility that Yuki does not understand.
Of course you can. Just the question of how to follow them.
There's more than one demon. If you get rid of the messenger attached to me and Yuki at the same time, it will be obvious that we are both trying to do something .......

　You're right.
　You can get rid of their demons if you ask them.
　But getting rid of the demons sends a message to them.
　I can throw those things off casually, but Odette can't.
　...... I don't know what to do.

Can Remy play house?

　The next thing I know, it's Remy peeking out of the kitchen.
　He's staring at me with his fingers in his mouth.

Remy, I want to help Yuji and Odette.
No, Remy. Yuki and Odette are having a very important talk with you.

　Martha comes rushing over and picks up Remy.

'It's nice to hear you say that. Mr. Remy. But it's not something you're going to help me with.
Really?
Could I have some more tea instead?　Cute maid.
I get it!

　Remy, dressed in a maid's uniform, held up his hands and ran toward the kamado.
　Seeing her gave me an idea.

"I wonder if Odette's quarters have a maid.
What is this all of a sudden?
'No, I was wondering if you have a maid to help you.
There you are, but ...... you're thinking of something strange again. Yuki.

　Odette smiles wryly as she folds her arms.

"Let me hear it. This is a plan to get me and you to the Grail Trading Company together, isn't it?
Yeah. I'm going to have Martha help me with that, if that's okay?

　My opponent prefers the aristocratic means.
　If we use their habits, we can make it work.
　I told Odette and Martha the plan.






　The next day.

"...... chi-chi.

　The messenger was looking down on Odette-Sley's quarters.
　It remained on the roof, waiting for its target to make its move.
　The messenger, the blue dove, received orders from his master to follow the sorceress's girl.

　At first it was to follow the black-haired boy sorcerer, but it failed miserably.
The dark-haired boy sorcerer couldn't keep up with his movements, and the mysterious bats prevented him from doing so.

　So my master switched to following the blonde girl wizard.
　The blue dove is supposed to keep an eye on the girl and then tell his master what he sees.

""Well then, I'm off to shop 」」」」

　There was a clatter, and the door to Odette-Sleigh's quarters opened.
　From inside, three maids emerge.
　They all carry large baskets. They'll be on their way to the marketplace.

　The messenger dove is staring at the three of them.
　Then he sees Odette Sly's room. The curtains are still closed. She's not going anywhere.
　Then no problem.

　The messenger dove has been told to do exactly what she's been ordered to do.
　There's nothing in there that says, "Follow the girl in the blonde maid's outfit. It doesn't matter that she's shyly slumped over in unfamiliar clothes, or that the other maids are looking at her curiously or giving her a thumbs-up, saying, "You look good".
　In the first place, it is impossible for a duchess to wear a maid's uniform in the common sense of the aristocracy.

　That's why the messenger decided to stay on the roof and wait for the target to start moving.





It was very embarrassing!

At the entrance of the Grail Company, Odette said.
　Of course, she's wearing a maid's uniform.
　It's the duke of Surrey's specs, and it's more ornate than the one we have here.
　I suppose the sense of luxury is so we won't be embarrassed by the high nobility.
　It's a nice design. Maybe Martha can have one of these.



I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get your tail off ...... but normally a duchess doesn't wear a maid's uniform. It's durable, comfortable and comfortable to wear ...... but they don't usually wear them.
That's why I had it on.
...... ugh.
Thanks to you, I don't have a tail. I checked with Dick and his people and there's no doubt about it.

　Apparently, the masters of messengers like to play things the noble way.
　So I decided to counteract it in a non-noble way.
　I asked Odette to wear a maid's uniform and leave the inn with the other maids.

　Generally, a high noblewoman does not wear a servant's clothes.
　She might wear it for pleasure, but she would never go out in it.
　So if Odette wore a maid's outfit to the house, she could catch them off guard. Now Odette has a different haircut and walks with her head down. Anyone who doesn't know her won't recognize her for what she is.
　Moreover, Odette has left the house, hidden by the other maids.
　She went straight to the marketplace, separated from her maids in the crowd, and came straight to the Grail Trading Company.
　I had an army of bats around the marketplace, but of course no messenger came close to me.
　Thanks to Odette's efforts, the mission seems to have been a success.

...... Martha's guidance was well worth it.
That's great, Odette. You learn to walk like a maid in a day.

　Yesterday, Martha taught Odette how to wear a maid's outfit and behave like a maid.
　As a result, Odette has come to this point as a maid of honor without being discovered by the messenger.

I'd love to get some information about ...... worth the trouble.
I'll be fine. Rhodelia said she'd look into it with the 'Grail Chamber of Commerce'.

　Odette, dressed in a maid's uniform, walks with a slight slump.
　This is under Martha's direction. When I do this, I look like a maid following my master. If I look up, I can't help but see the bullish look on her face.

　We'll go straight to the Grail Trading Company's reception desk.
　The receptionist showed me and Odette to the manager's office. But her name is Yuki-Grossalia and her servant Martha.

...... Somehow I feel like I've been getting too much into Yuki's ways lately.

　Sitting on the sofa in the manager's office, Odette had her head in her hands.

I'm the daughter of a duke and ...... now a quasi-C-magician. So how can you wear a maid's uniform ...... and be this calm?
I'm sorry.
If I never get to be a normal nobleman again, you'll have to take responsibility. Yuki.
Responsibility.
That's true. If you are the guardian god of the village you will need a priestess or priestess to support you. How about that job?　Normally I'm a nobleman, and only when you return to your 'guardian god' will I be the priestess and priestess.

　Odette laughed and pinched the skirt of her maid's uniform .

''If you're going to take care of the 'guardian god', he's like a colleague of Master Martha's . You wouldn't be surprised to see her in a maid's uniform, would you?
I don't want to add any more future dependents to my family: ......
If you're the former Guardian God, deal with it.

　Then, Odette sips her tea in silence.
　Odette has a point.
　If she had never met me, Odette would still be a regular duchess.

Never got any magic blood.
She never wore the Spirit King's Rider.
　She would have been a commonplace good wizard, working for the Magic Guild.
　Of course you wouldn't have worn a maid's uniform. It looks good.

　But I owe Odette a debt of gratitude.
　So I'm going to do what I can for her.
　Before I come of age and leave the human world.

　I think the most important thing I can do for Odette is...


My Lord. Dear Odette Slay.

　Just as I was thinking about this, Rodelia appeared .
　She placed the parchment in her hand on the table.

There wasn't much information about Master Ezzetta-Memento personally at ......, but I have learned a few things about the Marquis de Memento.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Take your time.

　I said.

"I'm concerned because I'm about to be involved with a senior sorcerer I don't know, so I asked him to check me out. Perhaps I'm being overly cautious, but...
No, I think that's wise. There is much talk about the Marquis de Memento among the commercial community.
...... rumors?
"Yes, sir. He owes a lot of money. He uses the money to buy all kinds of precious metals. He frequently holds parties for the highborn at which he gathers them.



　Rodelia said with a serious expression .

''Most importantly, this is a submerged movement, so the 'Magic Guild' may not know about it .
'So you're trying to develop relationships with other nobles: ......

　I don't know why they're doing it.
　The Barons of Grossaria were country nobles and the nobles didn't have much contact with each other .

''That the Marquis de Memento's daughter has been trying to contact My Lord ...... I think we should be alarmed .
'I hear you're trying to win over the Glossarias and the Duke of Surrey?
There is that too. But ...... there is another rumor, a disturbing one.

　Rodelia kept her voice down.

"I'm sure you are aware that in the Kingdom of Liestia, the First Prince Tauro has already been crowned Crown Prince.
I know who you are, Your Highness. You're a year older than His Highness Cain.
"I've heard he has a solid character. But I heard a nobleman close to the Marquess of Memento say this.

With the neighboring Gaiul Empire growing in power, the magic guild should be under the king's direct control. The king should be the head of the guild and rule over all sorcerers. Otherwise, we will never be able to stand against a powerful nation.

　No.


　The king should be the head of the Magic Guild.
　On the contrary, the head of the magic guild should be the king of the land.

But His Royal Highness Prince Tauro, the Crown Prince, is not a magician.
So I've heard.
'The prince who can use magic and has the highest claim to the throne is His Highness Cain: ......
And the Memento family's eldest daughter is also an avid Cainite: ......

　Odette and I looked at each other.
　I felt like we were about to get in a lot of trouble.

These are the rumors of merchants who are close to the nobles. It seems that the nobles involved with the princes are talking about reforming the 'magic guild'. The Magic Guild should have the power and authority to take on the Gaiul Empire.
''The Sorcerer's Guild is populated by children of noble families. Perhaps they think that as the power of the Magic Guild grows, they will be able to take advantage of it .......

　Odette shook her head in dismay.

''Well, there are always nobles like that. The Memento family is the main force behind the gathering of people, although I'm ...... curious about it.
To begin with, having a sorcerer directly under the king is a step backwards in time.

　I said .

'Didn't you create the 'Magic Guild' to separate politics from magic?　I gave them power over the 'Sanctuary Church' and they went berserk. That's why ancient magic and ancient artifacts are supposed to be managed by the 'Magic Guild': ......
That's a problem: ......
'The kingdom is at peace, though, so we can do business in peace. ......

　Me, Odette, and Rhodelia sighed.
　Anyway, I knew that Izetta-Memento's parents were a pain in the ass.

"So what do you want to do, Yuki?
I'll see her. But I'll see if I can do something about it.
Is this a countermeasure?
''I don't want to get caught up in the royal family and all that stuff. But I'm afraid I'll keep getting tangled up in it if I leave it unattended, so let's just talk it over and get it over with.

　I know what I'm going to do.
　I'll talk when I'm called upon, like a human being.
　But I don't get involved in power struggles.

　I'm human now.
　I'm going to walk away from the people world sooner or later, but I'll decide when that time is right.
　I don't want to leave my father and brother Xellos and Lumiere for someone else's mess.

　Our goal is to explore the fifth underground level of Elysian.
　To learn the secrets of the Sanctuary Church and, if possible, to obtain a clue to the ancient Immortal Magic.
　That's all there is to it.

"You'll meet with Izeta Memento this evening as planned. But it's just me. Odette can't make it, I hope. She's not feeling well?
Are you not feeling well?
"I guess we can just say that I'm tired after fighting the Spirit King's Rider. That's what Odette says after killing the Holy King's Rider. I don't think they'll ever suspect it.
...... It was Yuki who defeated the 'Holy King's Horseman', wasn't it?
No details. I just want you to make sure that Odette is out there, ready to go. I just want someone I can trust to be there in case something goes wrong.
Well, if that's the case, then I'll have to do it.

　Odette nodded repeatedly, choking, and

I'm okay with that, but you'll have to watch out for me at ......, Yuki.
I'm gonna go talk to him and see if I can do something about it. For example...

　I told Odette and Roderea about the plan.
　This is a contingency plan in case we don't have to use it. If we can get away with it, so be it.

　But the rest is a pain in the ass. Human nobility.


　I don't care if you try to reorganize the guild, but I don't want Odette and I to get involved.

　I just want to live a normal, human life for now.