It was when I came to visit Alice's grocery store and was sitting in front of the counter chatting with no one else.

"Ah, yes, Mr. Kite." I think it's time to carry out the review of the titles we talked about earlier, but after all, would you like to go with Kite? "

Yeah? Yeah, it took me a long time to get the Duke class I was talking about when I was taking a bath...

"Well, I prepared a lot so that the information could be penetrated immediately... somehow, I thought I could convince Mr. Ein in a decent way, and it took a long time." By the way, I've given up on Ein-san. ”

"... I feel that the second half of the reason is the main reason"

Well, if Alice's brains aren't enough, there's nothing I can do about it... I guess I couldn't avoid the maid class. Well, I certainly don't think I can convince Mr. Ein anywhere else, and if I say I can't help it, I can't help it.

"Well, by that I mean that you're going with me... does that mean that Alice is going to certify you?"

"Yeah, there aren't many of them." So let's go together! Mainly for the sake of my emotional stability when I tell Ein-san that I'm no longer a knight...... "

"Aside from the reason, are you going right away?" I don't have any plans for today and I'm fine..... "

Just transmitting it normally, it doesn't mean you need to be prepared.

”That's right... then, let's go when we're done drinking this tea”

In a sense, it should be the moment when the history of the demon world moves, but I think it's okay to have such a casual conversation. But, it's a title that Alice originally put on to make it easier for her to manage, and I wonder if it's something like this for her.

With that in mind, I drank up the little black tea I had left.

"By the way, I've already informed you about my subordinates." You've made Pandora and Pandemonium Duke grade, respectively. ”

"You said two of each faction... by the way, where is Kuro?" Besides Ein-san, are you going to give it to the Duke? "

“Yeah, I'm going to. Please look forward to it."

After Alice told me that, she flicked her fingers, and a transfer magic circle appeared at my feet.

The first thing that came was Kuro's castle. Then you don't have to think about who you're going to meet.

"... to Master Kite, Chartier?" What's the matter? "

"Hello, Ein. I'm sorry to bother you all of a sudden."

Yes, it's Ein-san. Despite his sudden visit, Mr. Ein greeted us with pleasure, and after guiding us to the dining room, he served us tea and sweets... I just drank tea a while ago... I'm going to ask you for your generosity.

"... it's a taste I've never drunk before, but it's really delicious."

"Heh, this is... I see. Usually, the tea leaves with quarrelsome flavors are blended well with Nepula-san's tea leaves."

"Hmph, if you can spot it in a bite, it's my rival... my arm doesn't seem to be fading."

“No, please don't seriously certify me as a nuisance rival.”

Alice said something to Ein with a militant smile on her face. And after a while, Alice tells Ein-san to make up his mind.

"...... Ein-san, actually, the count class is increasing, so I'm going to change the duke class certification criteria and give some to the duke class."

"Hmm, shouldn't I do as I please?" It's entirely your jurisdiction to manage the ranks, isn't it? "

"With that, I'm going to ask Ein-san, who is currently in the Duke's class, to prepare a higher rank and go up there."

I don't specifically say maid class, but even if I give up, somewhere in my heart... I can see a slight expectation that maybe you will accept me and feel better than a maid class...

However, the reality was ruthless, and Ein-san had an openly disgusting expression the moment he said the word.

"No, in the first place, the status quo in which I, the maid, am referred to by the rank of duke and so on, is already disagreeable for me." Since you ask for it, you're compromising not to deny anything that you don't call yourself. Don't forget to make the biggest concessions at a time when I'm allowed to be called something other than a maid. ”

As expected, or as expected, it is a categorical refusal. No, indeed, Ein-san, who is only a maid, has given Alice considerable concessions at a time when she is not calling herself a duke.

Alice dropped her shoulders to give up everything, wondering if Ein-san's reaction was as expected.

"... the new rank is that of a maid."

“I have no objection. I'm just impressed by the wonderful English decision. What are you doing, Chartier? Hurry up and qualify me as a maid of honor."

and the speed of light is as pure as a palm. The more the disgruntled face disappeared, the more the eyes were shining, and the joy seemed to come from the bottom of my heart.

"...... I will certify Ein-san as a maid-grade high-ranking demon race"

“Excellent, now I'm back where I belong.”

In contrast, although Alice had given up... I knew she had a disgusting expression on her face, but she couldn't possibly correct it anymore.

That's why on this day, a maid-grade superior demon was born above the duke-grade superior demon race... I don't feel very uncomfortable, but I think I'm already quite contaminated by the maid.