Life in Another World as a Maid Mage

"I see. I guess that's what made me a guide all day."

Alec laughed as he tilted the ale, and Cili grilled the tris salmon with vanilla bread. This is the signature menu of the Izakaya "Sumikitei of the Samurai", where you can enter the store. After flattening the menu for magicians, Louis chatted with other magicians in the playground set up in the store (?). Louis was poking his nose at the snowstorm cat (Snowstorm Cut) and the Irolan bat, but the three of them showed a smile as if something interesting had happened. I'm glad you're having fun.

I can't hide my slightly dissatisfied feelings in exchange for fun.

"I didn't expect to be stopped four times. I went shopping because of it."

After I guided the pair of high-ranking aristocrats, I was asked to guide the travelers four times. The pilgrim, who was reading the map in reverse direction, took three pedestrians who were stuck at the gate heading towards the border without knowing where they were going, a husband who had lost his way with his young wife in a paranoid quarrel during the trip, and a playful man.

The birthday of the saints at Tris Cathedral is near, and the number of pilgrims and travelers is increasing. There will inevitably be many geographically uncertain people. More and more people asked me the way.

"Because you seem nice. It must be easy to speak up."

What do you think?

Alec seems to have given a favorable interpretation, but Ciori's view was different. All the victims who called out were men. I was somewhat disturbed by the way I looked at it to make it interesting. I am used to it, but it is not interesting. The bad mood was there for a reason.

"Isn't it because Orientals are rare? It was hard for the last people to follow me to dinner with them. I was about to grab her hand and hug her, and she almost swallowed it from her head."

……

I imagined a human being swallowed by a slime, and Alec had a slightly steep face.

Luckily, thanks to the knights of the guards, we were able to get through, but otherwise we were taken to a poor restaurant, or were they feeding on the slime again? As a last resort, I didn't have to think about using phantom magic to smoke, but as an adventurer, I don't want to make rough imitations of civilians as much as possible.

"You... be careful. Some strange women decide to be businesswomen. Especially since you're small and young to look at, I'm sure it looks easy for you. It attracts the attention of a man in a bad way."

"Yeah... that's what I meant..."

Some immigrant women are unfamiliar with the environment and language, do not have a proper job, and few sell themselves to earn a living. Did you look at yourself as an Inhuman and expect a relationship to go and go? Was that why there were so many calls from travelers?

(Speaking of which, there was solicitation for such a job...)

Shortly after I came to Tris, I was called several times when I was running for a job. How can I forget the memories of being spoken to by a lowly man who seems to be a feminine woman, such as, "Why don't you talk to him and do a job that provides a pleasant time?" I wonder if he had the audacity to let a rare Oriental woman have her favorite objects. Once, a classy man in a noble-style figure offered his work under the name of "customer service at a membership-based club for upscale gentlemen," but this was difficult to judge, so I asked Zach just in case, and he changed his blood phase, and a few days later, the club was forced to investigate the knights. It must have been a bad case of quality (tachi) deceiving young daughters and speechless Inhumans into forced prostitution.

"... I'm not."

Yes?

As he sipped the spiced hot wine, he remembered the time vaguely, and the sleigh and Alec murmured something, but he couldn't hear it well because of the noise in the shop. Alec threw a piece of kingdom-style cuttlefish into his mouth and chewed it, but eventually he swallowed it and shoved his cheek at Shiori.

"So, is shopping distracted the usual purchase?

"No? I was thinking of buying enough winter gear. My rank rose and I didn't like last year's gear."

I see. Then. "

Alec laughed.

"Why don't you come with me?

The Enandel Chamber of Commerce for Adventurers invited me to come with you because I wanted something new. A specialty store that handles clothing and equipment made with special methods and materials for rough adventurers. Clothing made with particular emphasis on toughness and ease of movement is also one of many loyal users. Though it was expensive, it was far more convenient to carry and move than what I bought in a regular store, and above all, it was attractive to me because of the abundance of designs and sizes. There are also dresses and semi-dresses that can be armed when worn with unusual objects, and they are said to be frequently used by knights.

The shoppers are crowded with adventurous shoppers like themselves. There were many unfamiliar faces, but some of them appeared to be colleagues. Beyond his gaze, Alec looked at the gloves he had taken. I seem to be seriously choosing to check the touch and try it on, but the face is somewhat enjoyable.

By the way, Louis has been staring at the shelf full of magic confectionery ever since she entered the store. I'll buy this for you later.

"... either way"

When Alec and Louis looked back at the coat in front of them, Theori spoke to herself. The winter adventure underwear, shoulder bags made of antifreeze material, and medicine pouches were quickly decided, but only the key coats are still to be decided.

Two types of jackets with similar designs. A Dolman sleeve jacket with white thread embroidery on the dyed fabric with a beautiful gradient from indigo to white, and a cape with subtle snowflake edges on the other side of the jacket, inspired by a birthday sacred night. Both were difficult to throw away, but the materials seemed different. Which is better? When I wanted to call the store owner and ask for his opinion, the hand stretched from behind touched the coat. It's Alec.

"You seem to be in a lot of trouble."

"It looks like the materials are different, which one is better for the job?"

"... I see."

Alec's hand stroked the two coats and then turned to the other coats hung on the shelf.

"This one looks good on you, too. Don't you like it?

What was recommended was a long cape with an elegant hue hem that changed from purple garden to purple blue. It's not bad, but I rather like it.

"... I was curious about that, but when I think about my work at the campsite, my hem and arms are a little..."

A sleeveless jacket that covers your arms and knees. Unlike the profession of dealing directly with beasts with weapons, it seems like a magician's work suits me, but I am a domestic magician. There is no choice but for the hem to get in the way of your work at the campsite. Otherwise, I would take off my coat and work at the campsite, but I wanted to spend the winter wearing it as much as possible.

"... is that so?"

Alec's eyebrows and buttocks dropped slightly, making a sad look. Compared to the first time I met him, when there were many facial expressions with no gaps that made him feel hard, I feel that he has become much richer lately. Not just masculine strength, but a soft smile, a happy face, a troubled face, a weak face that feels a little tired... perhaps it's just an expression of sincerity. I stopped hiding those expressions. Is that how close you got?

"I'm sorry, you recommended a corner."

"No, it's okay. Never mind."

Revisited Alec again compared the two coats in Siori's hand. After looking at the surface for a while, he turned over to check the lining and thought about it. Eventually I chose one and gave it to Shiori.

"... maybe this one is better."

A Dolman sleeve jacket with a pale change from indigo to white.

"The lining is a warm Tris rabbit wool fabric. Because it is a material that is also used for camping blankets, the thermal insulation effect can be guaranteed. Probably a water-repellent river sheep (Elve Fall) fur. It's very resistant to snow and rain, and it's hard to stain, so it'll be just right for you."

Should I say that to the locals? Precise advice.

Well, I'll decide on this. Thank you, Alec. "

Looking up and thanking her, she narrows her eyes with joy. I almost accidentally fell in love with that soft smile, and unexpectedly strayed my eyes.

--Perhaps it was his recent attitude that made me feel favorable. However, it was not conveyed directly in words. That's why I'm still grasping the distance. That's because it's happened many times before. I called out because things were unusual, and I tried to secure a woman with a different colour from the others, but I didn't give her words of whispering love so that she could end the relationship at any time - there were not many men whose soul and gall seemed to be clear.

But...

─ You're where I belong first.

Alec's words came to mind. And that warm, soft feeling that touched my cheeks.

He is aware of Siori's wounds. Probably heard about Zach's protection and [Dawn].

----They 're carefully packing the distance, little by little, so as not to get in the way of the scratches.

His kindness is of course there, but I think it is a consideration because he also has some kind of wound.

--- I remember the words that I said to him with a high fever.

Help me. Forgive me. Please don't.

It was fragmented and I didn't know the whole story. But I had to take that hand, which was so tightly squeezed to endure the pain, that I asked for help. A hand that is gripped back like a clasp.

(... just like me.)

I can't tell anyone, I don't want to. But I need your help. I need a place to rest. I want to have more conflicting feelings - him.

(If I could be this person)

I looked up at him again.

(--I wonder if it's okay if you want this person to be where I am.)

Looking down and gently narrowed, its eyes are the color of a gentle night sky that exudes gentle sleep and healing.