'Are you sure you want to go all of a sudden?　Isn't that annoying?

　After lunch with Mine and the others, the SS, led by Light and Olympia, were to follow me home.


'You were the one who suggested it,'
'No, yes, but ...... wouldn't it be a distraction to barge in with such a large group of people?'

　I'm drunk to the point of being drunk and saying, "I want to see, I want to see, I want to see the second house! And Light, who had been floundering on the tatami mat, is now a shadow of a man, and he seems to be suddenly concerned about his annoyance with me.

'That's right, Olympia. You're going to be able to choose just two people to guard you, and have everyone else wait somewhere else--
I don't need that kind of attention. It's okay. We'll get everyone in.
'What ...... second house is that big?'
Hmmm, fair enough.

　I'm going to be a little humble because I want to see your face.

"You're walking a long way by the way. You'd be better off in a carriage.
He's already here.
...... Huh?

　It's been five minutes since we went through the gate. Maybe it's because we still can't see the house, but Wright didn't seem to think that was the gate to our property.

Second, you shouldn't be out in the field. You'll catch a cold, even if you're an inexplicably stupid person.
Stupid. Still a garden. A garden.
Garden?　This is it?　No way. It's a park.

　It seems unbelievable. It's bigger than an imperial castle, so it should be. No matter how stupid I was, they couldn't believe I would buy such a ridiculously large lot and house.

　However, as we walked for a few more minutes after that, the complexion of Light, Olympia and the others gradually changed.

　Well, yes. Because for a daytime park, there were no passersby at all.

　Most of the servants, except for the managers, should be eating their lunch by now. It is tightly coordinated by Yukari so that everyone can eat their lunch at noon.

　And speak of the manager, and you will find Champagne.


'Master, I am in a very good mood.

　When Champagne spotted us, she ran up to us at a trot and bowed gracefully.

　Her beautiful hair danced and the scent of flowers wafted softly in the air. The maid's clothes were gorgeous, fashion-oriented and arranged in a shimmering arrangement, even though it was summer. The make-up is as perfect as ever and comes with a frilly parasol as an added bonus. Yeah, you're more lady than most people today.

"Hey Champagne. Nice lady maid again.
Are you sure?　I did it... I'm so glad I did it!

　When someone calls her a young lady, she jumps up and down with joy. I think this kind of innocence is what makes her so attractive.


''Oh?　These people,
Oh, that's the Emperor.
"Oh-hoho-ho.

　After a moment of pleasure, Champagne noticed the lights.

　When I told him the truth, he smiled ladylike and said a few words.

''Again, that's right, Master has a good sense of humor.

　He thought it was a joke.


'...... Well, I'm aware that I don't look like an emperor. I'll let you off the hook for a special treat.

　Wright managed to keep it civil, despite the pissed-off mark on his forehead.

'People aren't always what they seem, are they?
Whose fault is it that this is happening?
I made it happen.
It's...

　At one point, Wright was saying it was my "thanks", but now he's stubbornly insisting that it's my "fault".

　Olympia is watching the argument between Wright and I, and Champagne is staring blankly.

　Oops ......?　What if these two will meet up in six months in the Four Jari Sei fight?


Hey, Olympia. You'll be in the Four Jari Crusade, right?
Ha. If only Your Majesty would allow it.
Light, forgive me.
Why do I have to take orders from you?

　That said, they'll allow it. If you want, they might follow you to watch the game. Wright is that kind of guy.


............ Oh, are you serious?

　Champagne, on the other hand, seems to have realized by now that he wasn't joking. He said that in a low voice, with an unusually divine look on his face.

　When I grinned back, Champagne froze with crisp white eyes. I've seen something like that in a girl's manga ...... Even the reaction is perfectly ladylike.

　And as Champagne hurriedly tried to bow to the light, I stopped the movement by placing my hands on its shoulders from behind and opened my mouth to introduce her.


'By the way, our Champagne is a contestant in the Four Jars Holy War. At the moment, she's strong enough to screw Olympia with one hand, so you'd better be ready for the next six months.

!


　People are not always what they seem.

　He says, tracing the words I said just a few moments ago.

'O-ho-ho!　It's so difficult to do that with one hand!

　Champagne is in a good mood to see. He's holding his hand to the side of his mouth and smiling high and mighty. On top of that, he's clearly humble. I guess he's planning on making it easy on himself with one hand. This is a simple thing, just like me.

I'm not sure what to say. I'm very sorry for the delay in greeting you. I'm Olympia Astra, commander of His Majesty's royal guard, Emperor Light Marvel.

　When Olympia heard my introduction, she greeted me in a new way. Heh, your family name is Astra? We've been together for a while, but this is the first time I've heard of it. On the contrary, I didn't know it well. I'm surprised at myself.

　When I'm impressed by the mystery, Light turns to me for some reason, puts his hand to his chin like a detective and gives me a quizzical look.


'What's wrong?'

...... No, it's still weird. Second, you, why are you being called master by the Four Jari Holy War contestants?
That's because Champagne is my maid.

"The contestants for the Four Jari Seigniorage?　Talk about stupid. No title contestant would ever be a maid. It's the same thing with the garden, you can't take a joke out of it.
I'm not kidding.

'And that woman, too. She may deny the one-handed part, but she doesn't deny that she can be screwed over. That's a lot of confidence, no, overconfidence, against the Emperor's guards. You're trying to trick me, aren't you?　Hey, no matter how much you can't disobey your master, you can't allow that kind of nonsense to happen again to me, an emperor, in the position of a maid.

　Oh, my God, Wright's mad.


"Calm down.
Shut up!
Just relax.
...... .......

　I look into his face and say, and Wright shuts up, looking like he wants to say something.

　I guess I was a bit too much of a surprise. Yes, even though it's a little better now, this guy was originally like a lump of scepticism.

　No, or is there some reason he wants to deny it?

　Oh, well, that's okay.


I'm sorry.

Your apology is overdue.

It's all true.

...... Huh!


　I don't know. It's not my fault. It's your fault for not believing me.

　It's called factual violence.


"There's no reason to lie to you in the first place. It's all the truth. I'm not going to tell you a lie, ever. You were the same way with Seven. I haven't lied about anything, except that I've been lying about my appearance.

......!

　When I sputtered out, Olympia gave me a huff. There it is, the usual look of admiration.


'And what the hell, that's not like you. Are you on vacation?
What the f*ck?
"Did you read the note I gave you?
............ Ah!

　He noticed. A memo is an instruction book with instructions on how to learn skills, how to hunt demons, how to attack dungeons, etc.

　Yes, if it occurs to me that they might be giving similar things to their servants as well, it's not strange if the servants are contestants in the title game.


　...... Or, for me, I don't think it's funny or unusual for a servant to be a title fight contestant or title holder, or conversely, whether the contestant or holder is a servant or a baker.

　Champagne is a lady's maid because she likes it. She wants to be a lady's maid even if she has the status, the honor, and the ability to be a lady's maid. That's good, lassie maid. I love it, you know.

　Everyone should do what they want. Do what you want, however you want. I want the world to be a place where that's allowed. At least, as far as I can see.


Follow me, Light. "I'll show you the first test."
Wow, wait!　Stop pulling!　All right, all right, all right!　Let go of me!　Walk by yourself!

　So, where shall we start?

　I think I'd like to go around the property, and then the log cabin at the end.

　I'm the "Rude! I excitedly make the math for the guide, with Wright fussing over me.

　I hope that the head of the empire will share my thoughts even a little bit. With such faint hopes.



　　* * * *



This is my butler, and his name is Cubero. He's a contestant in the Tushinui tournament. The great thing about this guy is that he has a lot of guts. He's clumsy, but he works very hard, and he's cool and dexterous. It's a power-oriented fighting style that's more passionate than it looks.
............

''This is Eve, the maid, and she's a contestant in the Tenmuza Tournament. What's great about her is that she's normal in the best sense of the word. She's so sure of herself that she doesn't feel like a slave in the past. Therefore, she is normal inside. The tactical ingenuity that comes from that particular experience is something that blows me away.
............


　It had been several hours since the Second began to guide them. The sun, which was directly overhead, had already tilted to the side.

　Light was fed up with the look of disgust on his face, and the SS, led by Olympia, also showed a faint hint of fatigue on their expressions.

　As it should be, they were standing and talking with people they met on the grounds, one after another, and Second was happily chatting with each and every one of the unnamed servants, saying that they rarely get an opportunity like this.

　Most of the servants were delighted by their master's sudden appearance, but as the conversation grew longer, their faces gradually twitched. Because, to my surprise, the boy who looked unhappy beside the second was Emperor Marvel.

　Putting aside why the Second has such a heavenly person with him in the first place, they dragged the disgusted-looking Emperor Marvel around for hours, talking to the servants at random regardless of their rank. ...... This too mysterious behavior of their master I was beyond nervous and just plain confused.


'Sorry I took so long. Well, let me introduce you to your team members one last time.

　Second told a scowling Wright and led the way to the log cabin.

　The Olympians looked a little relieved to see that it was finally the end of the line. On the other hand, Light's face remains unrelieved.

　In fact, fatigue was building up in Light. Second realized that he had also made him tired and apologized for his mistake.

　However, Second still didn't know. That Light was in a bad mood for another reason.


'I'm home!'
'Second Lord. I've heard rumors that you've been carrying the Emperor around endlessly in the hot sun, but that's--

　Silvia, who greeted Second with a grim expression, looked at Light's figure behind Second as she questioned him and held her head in her hands, ''Ouuhu.

''Ah, awwww .......''

　Alpha, who knows Light's temperament, observes them with a harried look on his face.

''?''

　Akaneko didn't seem to understand the situation well, and she was polishing her sword while tilting her head.

'Master, the dinner party is already prepared.
"Thank you, Yukari.
Banzai!
Don't eat too much.
Riiiiiight!

　On the other hand, there are a few faces here and there that don't look at the Emperor and his group.

"Senpai. Yukari said that she wants you to stop meeting and talking to the servants so much.
What, really?
You know, I hear people are getting restless.
Really?
Some people can't handle their work, and others are just as busy. And in the end, it's all good because it's zero.
'Heh. Then, well, it doesn't really matter, does it?
Yeah. Hmm.

　Raspberry Belle looked happy, perhaps because she was able to have a family-like chat with the second or perhaps because she was able to have a family-like chat with the second. To her stalkerish nature, the mere fact that she was living and conversing in the same living space as that Sato Shichiro would be enough to get three cups of tea.


''Light, since it's a good time, you're going to eat, right?
Hmm. ......?　Well.

　When Second invited him to the dinner party, Wright replied blankly as he continued to observe his surroundings.

''Hey. More importantly, are these guys servants too?　Seems like there's only one person in a maid's uniform.

　And then he points to Sylvia and the others and says something like that.

　A slightly spiky way of saying it. The Second says, "Are you trying to rival us? 'No,' he thought inwardly, but denied it aloud.


''That blond, serious-looking guy is Sylvia Virginia. He's a Kisenshou. He took that Elnte one way or another to beat the shit out of her and take her away. And she's my girlfriend, too.
'The titleholder!　I mean, do you have a girlfriend?　Well done, with that outrageousness!
Yeah, really. ...... yikes!

　When Second introduces Sylvia, Wright's eyes widen in surprise. He hadn't expected such an outrageous man to have a girlfriend, and how could he not be surprised that she was the title holder?

　Second, on the other hand, protested by secretly poking him in the side as Sylvia gave some kind of insistent and rude nod of the head.

　Tsk...... and a tongue-twister of "Ichiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii," by Yukari, can be heard from somewhere.


'That little thing over there is an eco-leaflet Kongo. Oh look, shield and recovery is the best in the world, and it's f*cking dependable in dungeons.
Hello, please!

'Another titleholder?　And what's a Yolo Secret?

The samurai next to him with the great posture is Akaneko. He's the challenger for the Bishamon battle. I think it's amazing how much more serious he is than Sylvia.
"Isn't it just that I seem to be relatively inadequate due to my master's extreme lack of diligence?
That's one theory.

'Title challenger, that's great. What's the second, Yolo Secret, by the way?　Answer me.

　Eco, who was going my way, Light, who was curious about Eco's greeting, and Akaneko, who was spouting righteous arguments like she was breathing.

　The scene was getting mixed up, but the second continued to introduce them without a care in the world.


'That red and white colored super beauty is Raspberry Bell. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. Now you're a single flash battle challenger.
Good morning.

Huh!

"...... Oh, crap, I just said that.

　The Second gave up at the speed of light, "Oh well," he said. I had faith that Light would not think of abusing Raspberry Belle when he found out that she was a former saint.


'Next up, Alpha. You know that, don't you?　She is the daughter of the Elven Promenade family and a contestant in the Battle of the Eishou. She has the best fighting sense, so I called her to my house to teach her a few things.
Hey, nice to meet you.

...... Yeah, I know. I didn't think it was a big deal at the time, but ...... well, if Second says that much, you must have (...) talent. Awesome talent.
'What?　No, no, no, no. ......

　When the Alpha humbled himself, Light fell silent with a faraway look in his eyes. He had his own thoughts.

　Dinner with Second. That was the reason why he hadn't been able to enjoy the event that Light would have been in a lucid mood a few days ago.


The last one is Yukari. She's my family order, head maid, my secretary, my girlfriend, and the blacksmith for all the title contenders we met today.
What? I mean, all of them?　Or rather, the second one!

　Wright was surprised for the umpteenth time today.

　What surprised him, of course, was the fact that he had a second girlfriend in the second, but most of all, it was Yukari's unusual competence.

　The position of a blacksmith, a position that had been hidden behind the title fight and had never seen the light of day until now. However, Wright, who has been able to see the title fight from a more detached perspective, is convinced that Yukari is the true genius.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world and what's going on in the world. I felt it.


............

　And it's not just Yukari that feels that way, nothing is limited to Yukari.

　Silvia, Eco, and most of the people who met face to face today - to Light.


''By the way, the third one is His Excellency General of the Army Nova Valtelemon~''

Heh?
......?

　Supplemental information on Raspberry Bell. Alpha and Light were surprised, plus Olympia, who was also surprised with her mouth hanging open in amazement.

　Naturally. The Malbel Empire's biggest virtual enemy, the Orangi Kingdom's biggest virtual enemy, is in love with that troublesome army general who is known to be the strongest of mankind, because he has already taken the Orangi Kingdom in his hands.


By the way, I'm also sleeping with a genie and a genie. I'm beginning to have a feeling that you should call him a s*x lord instead of a second lord.
Well, you're a hero. Mmm-hmm.
Well, I didn't expect my teacher to be bewitched by Miroku-sama and Zen-sama: ......
"Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.　It's not Miroku! It's anko!　Don't make any funny mistakes!

　Sylvia, Raspberry Belle and Akaneko are getting excited on their own, and Second hurriedly tweaks the scene.

　The place was filled with the usual wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai-wai.

　It meant that Wright had been accepted by everyone. He was surely not a bad person, and he was certified as such. Hence, the place has become the usual atmosphere despite Light's presence.

　But Wright didn't think so.

　Something had been hazy in his mind since this morning.


'I'm going back to .............'
"Your Majesty!

　Suddenly, Wright got out of his seat.

　Olympia was surprised and tried to stop him, but Wright quickly walked ahead of her.


'Are you ready for dinner?'

　The Second asked for a word, without questioning why in particular.

　Wright silently nodded his head and walked out the doorway.


　When Second followed his back to see him off, Wright took a few steps before turning around and breaking the silence.


'Someday, someday ......'


　I clench my fists tightly and speak.

　But no words came out beyond that.


　The Second waited, not rushing. What did he feel and think as he looked around at the Firth Test directly with his eyes? That was what bothered him.

　Then Wright shook his face with a shake, then huffed and opened his mouth with a dignified look.


'Second. Next time I see you, I'm a great emperor. A great and awesome emperor. The Marvel Empire under heaven will be made up of me. So remember, remember that you are ...... rude!


　A fearless smile, radiant.

　Second laughed at Light's smile.

　He wasn't sure why, but Light was looking somewhat blown away. Second was very happy about that.

　Thus, the two parted again. When would the next reunion be? I'm sure they are both looking forward to it now.





'...... What did he want, after all? His Majesty the Emperor Marvel.

　Sylvia muttered as she looked at the lights and the second as they walked out the door.

　A mere eight-crowned king takes me around his home for half a day for an extended period of time and then leaves without eating at the end. It's an action that is almost unthinkable for an emperor.


It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one. I'm here to tell you that I want to get along with the Kingdom of Castal from now on. But King Castal would never accept it, would he? Normally, there would have been a misunderstanding between us, but thanks to Mr. Second's help, we didn't have any problems. It's a big step toward the restoration of the relationship between the two countries. We did it~

"Oh, you're a win-win-win.
There she is, Belle Belle.

　After giving a quick explanation of the situation, Winfiled, after exchanging greetings with Raspberry Bells, he wandered off again and disappeared somewhere else in a huff.

　He didn't even give everyone time to say "I see" before he left after making them understand the overview with a simple explanation. 'This is the ideal military strategist,' Raspberry Belle said, quietly admiring him alone.


''Nevertheless, he was in a bad mood throughout, wasn't he?
'Hmm, I thought as much. I thought it might have been Master Second who had offended you, but it didn't seem to be the only thing.
'The servants report that your moods gradually worsened while you were touring the grounds.

　Akaneko and Sylvia seemed to be concerned about Light's moodiness. Yukari knew that fact from the reports from the servants, but she didn't have a clue as to why.

　I wonder why ...... and as I was thinking about it while watching everyone "haggle" and eat their food eco-friendly, one of them raised his hand in fear.


...... I think I know what I'm talking about. I think I know what I'm talking about.

　It was an alpha.

　How could he know how Wright felt? The reason was simple. She was overlapping her and Light's circumstances.


'Everyone around me is awesome (...) ...... because I'm not awesome at all. I didn't have any confidence, at all, so ...... I thought maybe the emperor would be the same way.

　The Alpha speaks, looking down a bit.


'That's not true. I'm sure that Alpha has talent. After all, that Second-dono even went out of his way to pick up and bring her here, so it's a given. I can assure you of that. It's just a matter of slowly building up your confidence.

　Sylvia immediately offered a follow-up word.

　Alpha's cheeks tinted at the words and she bit down happily before continuing her words.


'Thank you. I've been rubbed in by all of you for the past month now, so I've ...... managed to get more confident. But His Majesty the Emperor ...... has only just been enthroned, so...''

!


　I see - and everyone agreed.

　And I guess the reason why Wright left so abruptly.


　Yes, Wright was ...... embarrassed and couldn't bear to be embarrassed.

　The Second's companions looked so respectable that he felt inexplicably ashamed of himself for "only becoming an emperor" on the contrary.


...... It's surprisingly age appropriate.

　Everyone nodded in agreement with Raspberry Belle's mutterings.



　　* * * *



Oh, by the way, Master. What are your plans for tomorrow?

　After dinner, Yukari asked me about that.

　Come to think of it, my month-long vacation is over today. Tomorrow we must start enjoying the wonderful Mevion life again.


　Well, let's get on with it.


I know what we're doing. Oh, yeah, there's one guy I want you to have on hand.

Yeah. Well, who's this?


　I promise. I have to take you with me.



"Prince.