Life in Another World as a Maid Mage

01 Do you want to show me the way?

(--Someone is watching)

From the moment I left the union (guild), I felt like I'd been surrounded. There was no malicious feeling, but Alec raised his eyebrows slightly, undeniably uncomfortable.

Walk alongside Shiori on a cobblestone path where people intersect, paying attention to the gaze from somewhere. Today's destination was a different place, but I dared to explain that the way to the end was the same, so I walked together. Would you be willing to spend a little time with me every day? The time that I could walk with him was only a few minutes, but even when I invited him, Shiori nodded pleasantly with no particular reluctance.

About two months after I met her, I became very attracted to her. It would be nice if I told Zach that I would receive her, but in fact, it was a day to go a little closer. There seemed to be something in her chest that she didn't want to hurt, but she couldn't deny that she just didn't want to hurt herself.

It is a rare woman full of kindness and caring, but still somewhere neutral and unconscious of the part as a "woman".

It's easy to get along without being on board.

"We can work together with peace of mind."

Who was rating it that way?

From my experience as a boy, I don't have any good memories of women, and I was attracted to this kind of woman, who tended to have an attitude toward the opposite sex.

I want to take care of it.

--I want you to take care of it.

The cold wind blew relentlessly, and Shiori shook herself and scratched the collar of her coat. At a time when the snow signs were getting intense, the days of going out continued to cool down to billions, but there was no stopping the hate and adventurers association (guild) coming in. If I stayed with her, I would have forgotten the cold, but that didn't work.

A branch of the road. Both of you stop your feet.

"Well then, go ahead. Be careful."

"Oh, yeah, why don't we go back and have dinner together?

"Very nice. Well then, if you can get back soon."

As soon as he broke up with Shiori with his fineness and promise, Alec stopped moving, feeling as if he had seen the back of a familiar blonde trying to leave amidst the crowd.

(--No, Makana)

He wasn't supposed to be here.

"What's the matter?

Asked strangely and returned to me. I looked at the trail again, but there was no sign of him earlier. Was it because of your mind, or was it because of someone else's imagination?

"No... nothing. I'll see you later."

"Yes? Yes. Welcome."

He waved his hand to Shiori, and this time he turned his heel back towards the west gate.

--The gaze that I've been feeling for a long time has disappeared sometime.

After saying goodbye to Alec, Theori looked up at the sky. In summer, the sky, which was a vibrant Celerian blue, is now blunt from the thin clouds flowing high above the sky. It's an empty sky that predicts snow.

The moon will change in a few days. Authentic winter is approaching. I wanted to buy some more gear for my winter work. Because I was promoted early in the spring and the difficulty of requesting it increased, I couldn't accept the equipment from last year alone.

It is a winter gear that tends to get heavy, but the equipment of specialty stores specialized for adventurers is light and durable.

(It's difficult to charge a price for a specialty store, but it's better than dying.)

I thought I'd put all my clothes there, but as I turned my foot to the street where the adventurer's shop specializes, the two men with me called out.

"― ― I'll see you at the magician's house, but if you don't mind, can I ask you to show me the way? I got lost."

A blonde man who doesn't look so different from himself says he's lost his way, and another flax-haired man lowers his eyebrows and buttocks like he's in trouble. I wonder if they are both traveling swordsmen with swords in their travel costumes. I thought so, but when I looked closely, the tailored costumes and equipment for the two of them weren't so grassy, they were small and beautiful, and somehow, they looked like nobles of nobility. However, speaking only of a man with linen hair, the sword made him feel like he used it very well.

"If it's a place I know, I'll show you."

That said, they relaxed their anxious expressions and smiled. A beautiful smile with a gorgeous smile, even though it's a man.

(They're kind of beautiful people)

Unlike themselves, the people of this country, who are deeply carved and stand out, honestly, all look beautiful. But I wonder whether these two were good products, or whether any trivial technique was sophisticated and beautiful, which further highlighted their beauty.

"Where are you going?

"to the Lindgott Hotel in First Quarter."

(Super Luxury Hotel!!

It is the name of a hotel preferred by the wealthy and the aristocrats, especially those of the upper echelons. A long-established luxury hotel where dozens of gold coins fly for overnight accommodation, sometimes used by royals when visiting Tris. I crushed my heart to the name that popped out of the man's mouth. Was he a noble man? If something is rude, it will be difficult.

"Shall I arrange a carriage? It will take long enough to walk."

I made a suggestion, but the two of them could walk.

That's why I'd like to take a look around the city.

While sightseeing was strolling, the two laughed bitterly that they had lost their way. Often. It was not uncommon for travelers in distress to lose sight of their destinations in the city to ask for directions.

I walked slightly diagonally in front of them. At their feet, Poyon Poyong and Louis bounced, and they watched as if it was funny.

"It's unusual to be a Slime Man."

"It's often said. It's more like a friend than a magician."

"Friends."

The blonde man smiled joyfully at the words of Shiori. The laughter somehow evokes Alec for a moment. Maybe the eyes of the same color made me think so.

"I have the impression of contracting with a strong and smart type of magician, but is he still okay? I wonder if it's strong."

"I don't know if it's strong... but it's very reliable. He saved my life."

That said, Louis looks delicately swollen. They looked surprised. She looked a little intrigued and looked as if she was waiting for this word to continue. Think about how you should keep talking so it doesn't get too heavy, and carefully choose your language.

"... I've been asked to do this before and I can't move alone. That's when you brought me to the city. I think you're grateful for sharing your meal, but you've been with me ever since. I don't really have a contract. That's why I'm a friend."

"That's another unusual thing. Cross-racial friendship."

The blonde man looked down on Louis with an impressive look.

"Can I touch it?

When she asked me and looked at Louis, she trembled as if she didn't mind. The blonde man took off his gloves and started stroking Lori's body without fear. Then the flax-haired man reached out fearfully and gently shook his rugged body.

"I thought it was cold, but it's warmer than I thought. Surface is also unexpectedly rough."

"That's right. It's a touch that feels like a dust and a habit."

The look of the two big men stroking the slime with pleasure was strangely cute and made them laugh unintentionally. Eventually they stood up satisfied.

"I'm sorry. It's a rare opportunity, so I'm obsessed with your friend."

"No, I hope you enjoyed it."

Looks like there's nothing left for Louis to do. I'm walking in a good mood.

"--Friends, huh?"

A blonde man leaked his words as he walked. Looking up at her voice with a feeling of love, she said, "Oh, excuse me," and she smiled back like she was in trouble.

"I have a wrong brother. [M] I grew up like a childhood friend. I was still young when I first met him, so I was happy to feel like I had a new partner, rather than a child my father gave birth to an extra woman. It was the same age, so it was too much. I think my brother probably felt the same way. We went on an expedition together, were scolded for bad behavior, and played with each other. More like a brother than a brother, a bad friend like a best friend."

It is narrowed to miss the juvenile days when the eyes of purple blue are gone.

"--I heard that my brother, who lives away now, fell down. I flew here in a hurry."

"... Oniisan? That's... worrying."

"Luckily, it wasn't a big deal. There was someone who looked after me personally, and I looked perfectly fine."

I see. It wasn't important. "

The other day, I noticed the face of someone who fell asleep with a fever. At the turn of the season, I wonder if my physical condition has also deteriorated. When I thought so, I felt a little nervous as if I was gazing at you. The gaze I felt when I was walking with Alec the other day. Is it because of my mind? No. No.

(... are you watching?

I've become completely sensitive to other people's gaze, whether it's a career pattern or some noticeable personal death. This feeling is probably correct. They're watching. Is it you or these two? I'm sure it will catch the attention of two beautiful men like the one in the picture.

(... I'm tired, but I'll explore just in case.)

Because they are two people who seem to be noble, perhaps they have guards at a distance. But if it were harmful, it would be troublesome.

While walking, secretly explore magic. Conditions are harsh in places with many people, but you can't detect them if you devise a way to use them.

Spread the web of exploration while responding to blonde men and occasionally flax-haired men who interact in unrestrained conversations so that they don't get awkward. The opponent is a normal person, and if you think it's following you, you won't have to spread it so widely. I should have been at a visually verifiable distance at best.

(Fifty meters would be enough.)

Of course, how many signs are you worried about the extent to which you don't even go to 50 metels? The web of exploration bears signs of all living beings within its range, but it is easy to distinguish it from the unexpected if you look carefully at its movements. While other signs were moving irregularly vertically and horizontally, there were five signs of moving in the same direction at a certain distance. When I dared to stop to explain the old structure, which is also a tourist attraction along the street, two of the signs kept moving, but the remaining three stopped moving. Once you walk out, the other side resumes moving again. I stopped in the same way twice, but the results were the same.

Definitely. We have a tail. Three.

(I hope nothing happens)

I don't know if it made sense, but I got there without any particular problems. A magnificent architectural Lindgott hotel with a sense of history. After all, the entrants and exits, as well as the doormans standing beside the entrance, are all refined and elegant. I felt like I was floating as an adventurer, and Siori was uncomfortable.

The two men who arrived safely at their destination are turning back to us. I guess I'll say goodbye, when I thought so, the blonde man stepped out a step ago, and he approached me. You can hold your body as if you were suddenly upside down. The man with linen hair was in a hurry. Hold him down with one hand as the blonde man whispers.

"--You were using magic earlier. What the hell is that?

I wonder if this man also knew magic. They were aware of it. Trying to get out, but not against the power of a man. I couldn't move while I was being held. I don't think it's harmful because Louis is only shaking as she watches, but it's uncomfortable to say so.

I was followed, so I used exploratory magic.

There is no way to defy him as a nobleman, and he answers honestly while suppressing the upset in his heart. Have you noticed it in a strange way?

"Explore magic? That can only be used in a narrow area, right?

"We've made our own improvements. Expand your exploration range to detect life signs - magic. I usually use it to search for enemies such as beasts and bandits."

The man narrowed his eyes. Not as familiar as before, but as sharp as exploration this time.

"... do you know how many people follow?

"Three in fifty metels. I don't know if we need to expand it any further."

"--That's amazing."

The man sighed. Your sharp gaze relaxes and returns to your original calm eyes.

"These three are my guards. I don't feel calm and stand out when I'm by my side. Except for this guy, he's coming away."

"... was that so?"

Theoli exhaled an unexpected deep sigh. I feel tired at last.

"Are you a senior magician? It's amazing."

"Unfortunately, I am a low-ranking magician. Because the magic is too low, and it can't be used unless you improve it for yourself."

The man's hand loosened. The air he wraps up cares about.

"... then, that's why I feel a little pale. You're out of magic."

What do you think?

Theoli smiled bitterly.

"All of a sudden, everybody gets blue."

For exotic men, it is often troublesome to have too close a distance or a lot of flying behavior.

When the man made an awkward expression, he loosened his arms. Get out of that arm gently.

"I'm sorry. I asked for directions, but I did something wrong."

"No, I should have used it after I called. I'm sorry."

I don't think I'm used to dealing with nobles yet. I thought it was trivial, so I alerted the other party. I am somewhat hesitant to say that the work of noble opponents may increase more than ever in the future.

It seems he received that he was afraid that he had shut up. The blonde man smiled as if he cared about it or felt reassured.

"I'm sorry about this. Thank you for your guidance. It was a short time, but it was fun. Thank you."

My hands are lifted. Should I shake hands? I hesitated to grip it back and the right hand was taken from me by the hand that I was given. My fingertips drop my mouth.

(---wooahhhhhh!!!!

A warm, soft feel remains on your fingertips. I almost screamed, but I couldn't help it. I thought about it before when someone else did it, but I'm still not used to it. I understand that greetings to women are not so uncommon, but shyness comes first.

"--If you get a chance, I'll see you soon."

I didn't know if I noticed Shiori's inner upset, but the blonde man turned his heel and walked out with an interesting smile. The flax-haired man also gracefully confesses and follows him. In front of the entrance, the two stopped and looked back. After a deep conversation with the two gently waved their hands as if they were ready to go, Theori left the scene to flee.

"... it's too harsh. You must have looked after His Highness. Poor thing was turning blue."

When the linen-haired man complained, the blonde man smiled.

"No, follow me. Because she's an unusual type of woman, I'm interested in what kind of reaction she'll have. I didn't think it would turn blue."

As you gaze at the back of your dark hair farther away, your purple blue eyes narrow. My brother's condition worried me so much that I came here, but I was able to get close to the woman who thought that she might be able to see it.

"--That's the" Heavenly Woman "that stopped Alec's heart. It's funny."