Good morning, everyone. My name is Chloe, and I am Lady Ray's personal maid of honor.

　It has already been almost two years since I have served House Ranwalker.

　My son, Ravert Lanwalker, was born one year ago and has grown up quickly and comfortably since then.
　Every day is a surprise to me, and if I had continued to be the adventurer I was then, I don't think I would have had to live a life like this.

　Let me tell you a little bit about the past, I was just a commoner from an orphanage.

　It seems that I had parents of my own, my father was a human and my mother was a cat couple of beastmen. In this world, intermarriage between different races is common, and it is possible to have children.

　Children are born of one race or the other. When I was born, I became a beastman of the same cat race as my mother.

　However, 15 years ago, when I was two years old, the Great March of Demons, which happens once every 10 years, took place in this remote county. Both of my parents participated in the march and never came back.

　My parents were the only family members, and I had no relatives, and it was like the director of the orphanage took me in. I don't remember much about it because I was very sad because my parents were gone and I was very young.

　I've been the leader of the orphanage for as long as I can remember, and the kids from 5 to 10 years old are learning from the orphanage teachers or helping out at the orphanage, and the kids over 10 years old are working at home or going out to earn money.

　Maybe it's because I didn't show much emotion myself, or maybe it's because they see me as a little more mature, so it was easier for me to trust them with a lot of things.

　After taking care of a child and studying, I finally reached the age of ten when I could work. There are many ways to work.

　I chose to work as an adventurer among many other things. Fortunately, I'm a cat person, so I'm good at moving around, and I chose this job because there was no shortage of requests for me to get rid of demons and obtain medicinal plants in this remote county.

　The Director wasn't too keen on it, but in the end, he was willing to support me and gave in. I can't thank the Director enough.

　Some of the adventurers were from the same orphanage as me, and I earned my daily money by teaching them the ins and outs of being an adventurer.

　One day, after I had been working as an adventurer for about 4 years, the second Great March came.

　This time, there were nearly twice as many demons as the last time, and the battle was quite fierce.

　Not only the lord's army but also the adventurers were forced to participate in the battle, and I was one of them.

　At that time, I met the successor of the frontier county's territory, Zeke-sama and his wife Ellis-sama.

　Sieg-sama was the assistant to the current lord and commanded his troops as his second in command, while Eris-sama was a wizard and the leader of the wizard corps. I was to be assigned to the vanguard unit, but as a woman of above average ability among adventurers, I was chosen to be Ellis-sama's bodyguard.

　At that time, I had many conversations with Lady Ellis. At first I was afraid of being an aristocrat, but I think he softened my expectations by the fact that Eris-sama herself was a friendly person and that she wanted to become my friend.
　As expected, I was surprised when he asked me to be his friend.

'Lord Ellis. I think it would be better if the guards didn't get too close to the commoner me. What will people say about you if you befriend a commoner like me?

'Just let those people around you say that. I'm already friends with you!

'What! Are we friends?

'Yes. It's only been about a week since this big march started, but we talk about a lot of things every day, as Chloe, and we're fighting together. We're battle buddies, so to speak! Does Chloe not want to be friends with me?


'No! No, it's not! I'm so happy!

　When I heard these words, I was so happy I almost cried, but I managed to hold back. I was very embarrassed, though, when the other guards saw that I was happy to bury my face in my pillow when I went to bed.

　After days of such talk, the demon's grand march was finally over.

　This time, the damage was considerable, as the number of demons on the grand march was nearly double that of the previous march. The biggest damage was that the former lord of Zeke's father died from his wounds. Master Zeke had taken over and was devoting himself to rebuilding the frontier county. Since Master Ellis had been assisting him, I never saw him again after the march was over.

　With the end of the march, I returned to my adventurer's work. Since the army protecting the security of the city had dwindled, I received many requests from the army to take out demons and bandits, and I actively accepted them. I hope to help Eris-sama and the others, even indirectly.

　One day, about a year after the Great March, I was returning to the orphanage after the adventurer's work was finished that day.

　When I got to the front of the orphanage, I found a beautiful, fine carriage there. I wondered if there was a nobleman in the house, and when I entered the orphanage, I found the headmaster and Miss Ellis there.

　When I entered the orphanage, I found the rector and Mr. Ellis.

Mr. Ellis! How did you end up in a place like this!

Oh my! Long time no see, Chloe! How have you been doing?

'Yes, sir. I was fine, but what happened to you?

I've been doing Chloe a favor today.

You want me to do it for you?

　Is there anything I can do to help?

'Yes! As far as I'm concerned, I'd like you to be my personal maid of honor for my child who will be born next year.

　Ellis-sama touched her belly lovingly as she said this.

'You're going to have a baby! Congratulations! But an adventurer like me, who has never done the work of a handmaid, is not fit to be Lady Ellis's child's handmaiden.

　When I said that, Ellis-sama puffed out her cheeks. It's cute, but I don't think it's appropriate for me to have that kind of face.

'Ehh. But I can trust Chloe, and I can rely on her to be my bodyguard if something goes wrong. If it's a maidservant's job, you can learn it now and you'll be fine!

　I'm glad they trust me....

Please! Think of it for my unborn child!

　Ugh! If you put it that way, we'll just have to accept it!

'I understand! I will accept the job of a maid of honor. But I really don't know what a maidservant does, if that's all right?

Yes! Thanks, Chloe! The work of a maid of honor is fine. I've told our very experienced head maid of honor to teach you exactly what to do!

　That's hard to say, but....

　Soon after that, we moved to the maidservant's house at the frontier county house, and from that day on, my life changed. I met the head maid of honor soon after the move, but she was a rather strict man.

You're the one Lord Elise chose, aren't you? I am the head lady's maid of honor, Anne. I hope that you will be a suitable maid of honor for your unborn child.

Yes. My name is Chloe. It's nice to meet you.

　From that day on, the head maidservant made me learn about the work of the maidservants from the very beginning. When I think about it now, it was very strict. I was desperate to learn.

　Then, after I became a maid of honor, the day I had been waiting for arrived in no time at all.

　Master Ellis found out at breakfast and immediately went to call the midwife, and we were in a frenzy from the morning.

　This was Mr. Zeke's fourth time and he was restless, and I wanted to help, but I had no experience, so I didn't know what to do and was in a hurry.

　The midwife and the head maidservant helped me get through it, but I was able to get through it.

　The head maidservant laughed at me and said, "You can get upset sometimes, can't you?

　He was born a healthy boy. His name was named Ravert-sama. I was wondering if this was the one I was going to serve, and then Ellis-sama.

　Come on, Chloe! You are going to serve, Ravert. Hold her.

　I was filled with an indescribable sense of happiness when Ellis-sama let me hold Ray-sama in my arms. That's when Ray-sama said, "Ai~! I was so happy that I cried when she smiled at me and said, "I'm going to serve you forever.

　At that time, I promised myself that I would serve Her Majesty Ray for the rest of my life.

　Now, one year after he was born, he has become a very naughty boy.

　Once he was able to crawl, he started going places, and it's good that he's so energetic, but when I saw him buried in a book in the storeroom, I thought my heart would stop beating.

　He was taking his worries about me and Ellis-sama to other places, but as expected, his tears may have had an effect on him, and he was nodding in a mysterious way.
　I'm relieved that he hasn't gone to the stacks since then.

　His daily routine these days is to try to touch my tits. You want to touch it that badly! But I manage to dodge it.
　I wouldn't mind letting him touch me, but I can't help but feel indescribable emotions when he sees me trying so hard to do it.

　When I twirl my tail, Rei-sama twirls her body to match my tail. Just looking at her makes me feel like my expression is going to loosen up, but I manage to endure it.

　And finally! Master Ray has called my name! And it's the first time he's ever spoken to me!

　I was so startled that I made a mad dash to report to Lady Ellis, and we were both cackling and frolicking. In hindsight, it was probably a little too much.

　And now that Ray-sama had spoken, the day to get the status had arrived. Zeke and Ellis-sama are two very talented children, so Ray-sama must have a great talent as well.

　Even if you don't have it, I will serve you for the rest of my life, Master Ray! Thank you for your continued support. Dear Ray!