Life in Another World as a Maid Mage

"... nh...?

I was going to get up as soon as I put Theoli to bed, but while I was holding my soft body, I also fell asleep.

Wake up gently and touch Shiori's cheeks as she leans towards her. Your body temperature is higher than usual. My skin was slightly moist.

Speaking of winter clothing, they were much thinner than usual bedtime clothing, clavicles visible from the gap between the collar of the skin kicked, sweaty bare skin, slightly puffed eyebrows, airy cheeks, half-opened lips with shallow breathing, and black hair spreading to the pillow - all of which were reminiscent of the middle of the affair (otherwise), and inadvertently suppressed the mouth and turned away from sight.

What am I thinking at a time like this?

When I shook my neck to get rid of the clutter, I quietly slipped out of between my clothes so as not to wake her up.

I'll dip the dripping, warm towel in the bucket that I left on the table, squeeze it tightly, and then put it on Shiori's forehead. Looking at her face for a while, she gently dropped her mouth and then looked up at the wall-mounted watch. It's been a long time since noon. He was asleep longer than I thought.

Leaving the bedside, Louis trembled on the table while eating. I deliberately open the contents of the bottle into a deep dish and eat it. I'm sure Ruli is following suit because Theoli always does.

That's clever.

If you smile bitterly and say so, the deep dish will be pushed here. Pickles of diced shellfish and vegetables. Looks like they're going to split the hem.

Shall I have it?

Borrow small plates and cutlery from the shelves and separate the pickles from the oiled ones.

Cut into a round cereal bread held by Bettil, and push two shellfish into it to make a simple sandwich. When I made some of the same things and recommended them to Louis, I bounced them happily and took them into my body.

I rode myself into the double-shell sandwich. Together with the nostalgic aroma of the grain, the rich flavor of the shellfish spreads. After chewing and swallowing, he then threw a pickle of root vegetables into his mouth. The sweetness and acidity are so good that the body is soaked with the fatigue of the expedition.

"... delicious"

The unconscious murmur trembled as Louis agreed.

"Do you always eat this delicious food?"

Speaking of which, this time I shake right and left bragging. I envy you.

Sometimes when she throws words while eating, Louis shakes her body to answer them, and sometimes gives out tentacles to make some kind of manifestation of intention. Dinner across the street from the expressive slime, without saying a word, was bizarre and enjoyable.

"That's right. Do you know what Theoli likes?

I've had several meals with Theoli, but I still don't know her preference for making a wide variety of dishes to suit her tastes. When eating out, it is difficult to deduce from the fact that you order different dishes each time, regardless of whether you intend to use them for future reference or specific ingredients and types.

Louis looked as if she had thought about it for a while, but jumped off the table, pointing to a few bottles lined up on the shelf with tentacles. Berry jam, candied cherry blossoms, apple compote.

"... fruit?

Speaking of which, I think I bought a sandwich with fruit jam and candied vegetables last night. Nevertheless, we can't just give them jam and candied vegetables. Speaking of raw fruit, I don't know if she's feeling well in her mouth, but if she likes it, she might be able to eat some.

Can I get you something?

After finishing a simple but satisfactory meal with bread and bottles, I saw how Ciori was doing. Sleeping well. There is no sign of waking up yet. I borrowed the writing and wrote a note stating that I would be back shortly, and put it under the pillow.

"I'm coming out a little bit. It won't take long."

Ask Louis to leave, put on his coat and leave the room. The janitor, Larsch, was absent or invisible to the entrance.

Go to Marius's grocery store early. When the door was opened, Marius, the owner of the store, looked at us and opened her eyes.

Oh, my God, there's another rare person here.

Alec is not very familiar with grocery stores lined with perishable foods, as he usually buys food for dinner or meals. On rare occasions, I feel comfortable entering.

"What are you hiring?"

"Do you have any fruit?

"Are you alive? I could use some bottles."

"I wish I could live."

"Hmm... raw, that's about it now."

Marius, who came out of the counter, guided us to the corner of the sales floor. Apples, snow grapes, strawberries. Only these three can be obtained raw. The rest appears to be frozen or bottled. It's snowy time, and it's still hard to stay alive.

"I see...."

After some thought, I chose seasonal snow grapes and strawberries for the current season. As I watched the white colours of the snow grapes and strawberries packed in paper bags, I remembered. Memories from childhood.

"That's right. Do you have any ice cream?

Ice confectionery is also nutritious and may be eaten by a body weakened by heat. When I was a kid, I remembered when I fell asleep with a fever that made me feel special.

"I didn't leave any ice cream... if I thought someone unusual came, I'd want something unusual"

Fruit and ice cream. Sure, it's not something a solo male customer would like to buy.

Someone's asleep with a fever.

"I see...."

Marius, who had been thinking about something while staring at us tilting his neck for a while, handed over the paper bag and smiled hard.

"If you go to the second block, it's for sale. From here, the nearest cafe is on Central Street. I've forgotten my name, but I can tell right away because there's a sign in yellow in the blue."

The second block won't take long to get back and forth. When I thanked him while handing over the money, I heard a voice over my back trying to leave the store.

Say hello to the lady!

……

I didn't say my first name, but it's obviously the way I call it a "lady." Bettil at the bakery, to what extent is it rumored? Slightly fed up, I hurried to the second block.

"... here?"

Yellow sign on the blue ground. "Dancing teapot." After I raised my eyebrows a little, I glanced at the store from the window. Some of the travelers seemed to be there, but many of the guests looked like good family daughters, ladies, and young lovers. It's called a shop name and a good customer base, and I'm in the wrong place no matter what I think. It's not the right place...

It's for Theori.

I opened the door today with my second readiness. This inn has a sweet smell like baked goods. The laughter of the daughters who enjoyed tea and sweets stopped for a moment. There's a piercing gaze coming after me. Even though I felt painfully what that meant, I tried to reach the back of the store under the guise of calm.

A splendid glass-enclosed freezer dedicated to frozen items made of ice magic stone was lined with ice confectionery colored with fruit squeeze.

"Welcome. Which one would you like?

Unlike customers who look at us reluctantly, the well-educated clerk has a refreshing smile. Relaxed with a smile that didn't contain anything, she asked for two berry jams and a simple vanilla ice cream with nothing to mix for herself.

"Take it home."

"Yes, sir. Please wait a moment."

Silently watching the items on the order being packed in a takeaway container, the conversation exchanged in the store where the original liveliness was restored stunned his face.

"--hey, he's a little nice."

"Yes, I've made your taste uncomplicated, but you look beautiful."

"Are you an adventurer? Unlike knights, wild things are fascinating."

Are you alone?

As far as I can tell, I'm the only one who looks like an adventurer. This flow is my worst development. For this minute...

"Why don't you call it in? I might be able to listen to you on an adventure."

Yes, let's invite her to tea.

"... please don't, don't be afraid."

Yes, I'm sorry to bother you.

Some voices seem to stop me, but I'm sick of hearing footsteps as I stand up.

"- Um, the swordsman?

Looking back at them, there were two beautiful, well-shaped daughters. It looks like a noble daughter or a wealthy daughter, but it's not as expensive as entering or leaving a shop in the 2nd Quarter.

Strangely hot eyes. It's a familiar sight. At least it's not the kind that's going to be directed at the first person you meet.

I felt ill when I remembered the abominable memories of living in the castle.

"Anything?

When they replied with great carelessness, their daughters seemed somewhat frightened.

"If you have time, why don't you join us for tea?

"We're interested in adventure. If you don't mind, I'll talk to you."

I'm sorry.

Intercept my daughter's words halfway through her mouth.

"We have to go back. There's someone waiting for you."

"Yeah, but..."

One daughter seemed convinced by one of the words, but the other looked depressed. In the first place, it's a shop where all the women come, and they go out of their way to buy ice cream by themselves. I hope you realize there's a woman waiting for you.

"--- My wife (...) is falling asleep with a fever. I don't have an appetite, but I think I can put it in my mouth. That's why I appreciate your understanding."

It's convenient to lie. If you don't say this much about this kind of relationship, you may persistently eat it down. Unfortunately, there are many people who think there is enough room to interrupt someone like a lover or fiancée.

The daughters looked at each other casually and said a small apology. The other daughters they seem to be bringing rushed over.

"--Look at that! It's not like I'm talking to you in the dark!

"I'm sorry to keep you."

These seem to be common sense daughters. If they had friends like these, these girls wouldn't have such bad qualities either, but there are a lot of people in the opposite sex who would lose their hoods.

When I received a box of ice cream from the clerk with my daughters returning to their seats, I paid the price and left the store early.

"Holy shit....."

In that case, Zach would be able to laugh easily, and Clement would be able to gentlemanly say no to horns. I have become a pungent way of saying things. Still, it would be much easier this time.

(Speaking of which, there was a woman who came to me earlier.)

Sure, he wanted me to handle magic and the sword, but the flashy gaze clearly suggested that he approached for other purposes, and he said no in a rather harsh and unpleasant way. Since she was not interested, I don't even remember who she was anymore.

I got tired of something strange and hurried home to see Shiori's face as soon as possible.

Upon arrival at the apartments, they were entertained with snow-coated larch. Apparently he was helping with snow removal nearby. I'm rubbing my left foot because I have endured heavy labor.

"Are you okay?

A bitter smile came back when I called.

"Hey... that pretty girl right there asked me to do it. I couldn't help but say no."

The pretty lady right there.

If you ask me that, I may have made a good face for my young daughter's request, but I am actually a young girl under five years old. Indeed, I heard that her father was injured at work and was unable to move as he thought. I suppose you took on the snow removal in his place.

"If that's your job, tell the Adventurers Association to do it. There are a lot of people who are willing to pay for their children's pocket money for free."

That's right, I'll tell you that from now on.

Larsch closed her eyes to the box Alec was holding.

"Oh... that's unusual. Ice cream?"

The name of the store printed on the box seems to have caught my eye. He seems to be more familiar with all kinds of information than I thought, and I'm sure he knows about this store.

"Oh, is this it? Theoli has a fever. I bought it because I don't seem to have an appetite."

"Is that... you're still tired? It was hard, wasn't it? I saw it in the paper."

I'm guessing you're talking about a case in the village of Blovite, where a few of your colleagues were driven out.

"Tell them to take care of it."

"Oh, I'll tell him."

When I finished the conversation and turned my back on Larsch, I was called from behind as I started going up the stairs.

"Don't push Alec too hard. Today is yesterday, so please rest well."

Don't push yourself. This must have implicated falling asleep last month. At that time, my consciousness was hazy and I don't remember much, but apparently Larsch took care of me a lot. All I could do was laugh bitterly, wave my hand over my shoulder in place of a reply, and I waited.

Back in the room, Theori was awake. It is blurry while holding the note that was placed next to the pillow.

"... welcome back"

It sounded relieved somewhere. I may have felt lonely when I went out while I was asleep.

Place the box on the tabletop and touch your forehead, excluding towels. I don't see much change. I'll dip the towel in water, squeeze it, and then I'll put it back on your forehead.

"I bought ice cream. I thought you could eat this.

Siori opened her eyes slightly when she presented the ice cream she had just bought.

"Wow...."

"What do you think?

"... yeah, maybe you can eat it. You bought it for me?

Ah.

"... thank you. I'm glad."

I'll stroke Shiori's head with delight. Then I borrowed the key from the shelf and sat down on the small chair by the bedside.

One of the ice creams that opened the box and kneaded the berry jam was given to Louis, who looked up at her feet with interest. After shaking happily, lean forward as if you were grateful. He smiled at Ruli, who started eating ice cream like he was licking it at the tip of the tentacle, and then swallowed another ice cream with a spoon and carried it to Shiori's mouth.

"Eh?"

"I'll feed you. This will allow you to eat while lying down."

"Uhh...."

That sounds embarrassing, but I put a key to my mouth. The edges of her lips, which contained snacks and ice cream in her mouth, slowly arced.

"... delicious"

That's good.

I'll put it in your mouth a few times. When it fell by about a third, Cili lowered her eyebrows and buttocks and looked up at Alec.

"Where's Alec? You're not eating?

"There's nothing else for me, so don't worry, you can eat everything."

"... I see."

After slowly melting and swallowing another spoon of the ice cream, Shiori looks up again.

"Do you like Alec? Ice cream"

Ah.

"... a bit unexpected"

I smiled as I replied. I am aware that it has changed for men in their mid-thirties.

"--I still can't forget the shock when I first ate it when I was a kid. I wonder if there was something so cold and delicious in the world."

Vanilla flavoured ice cream that was rare at eight in castle life.

"I rarely get out because I cool my body, but when I get a fever and I don't have an appetite, my father tells my brother it's special, and he sneaks me up on it."

He still had complicated thoughts about his father, but he was still trying to be his father. Until then, make it up to you.

When I remembered my childhood memories, I unexpectedly reached out to my cheek. With hot, hot hands, you can gently stroke.

"... what?

Surprised, Shiori smiled softly.

"I'm kind of looking very gentle right now."

"--I see....."

Ice cream with a gentle vanilla scent. Cold and sweet - memories of a few fathers. The encounter was the worst thing, but because of that memory, maybe I can't dislike him.

- That's right. I didn't hate it.

After that, there was no conversation for a while, and only the occasional sound of the key hitting the vessel sounded indoors. It was just not uncomfortable silence. Somewhere gentle, warm, and soft.

"... good. You've eaten up."

"Yes, thank you. It was delicious."

"Ah, now go back to sleep."

"... yeah"

I stroked that cheek with a slightly uneasy color.

"Don't worry. I'll stay with you until it's healed."

Really?

"Oh, so you can sleep in peace."

Remove the mouth from cold lips with ice cream. When she licked the end of her lips, which had a sweet vanilla and berry flavour, Shiori laughed with a smile.

"... thank you. Okay, let's go to bed."

"N-night."

I dropped my mouth again, stroked my cheeks, and then pulled the clothes up to my shoulders. I heard a slight breath of sleep after a while. He looked asleep.

Did you finish eating the Louis at your feet, too? I trembled as if it were a treat. Smile and answer while collecting and washing empty vessels. The washed vessel and spoon were shaken gently to cut off the water and lay down beside the sink.

Remove the vanilla-flavoured ice cream from the box and look out the window. The city, dyed in a white colour without dirt, was already at dusk. The white snow gradually brings color and bluish to the night.

Looking at the snowy scenery, I poured ice cream into my mouth.

Cold and sweet. Taste that reminds me of my childhood memories.

--It certainly snowed on the day I was taken over by the castle and fell asleep with a fever for the first time in my unfamiliar life.

"--I couldn't be with the woman I loved the most, but I want you to marry my daughter from the bottom of your heart."

I remembered unexpectedly the words of my father that I dropped as I was leaving the bedroom that day. From a standpoint, my father's heart revealed that he could not accompany his low-status mother.

---Mother was the daughter of a junior aristocrat raised in the countryside. He may not have been as dirty as the daughters of King's Landing, but he was still simple and kind. A gentle person who soothes your surroundings with wrapping warmth.

Yeah, that's right. My father and I had little resemblance except for the color of my eyes, but there was still another thing in common.

"... women have the same hobbies."

Simple, gentle and warm - a homely woman. Ciori.

Unexpectedly, he noticed the common denominator, and Alec smiled slightly.

My mother and I felt lonely and disappointed. The complicated thoughts of the father have not been abandoned, but I feel a pleasant feeling in unexpected commonalities with him that I could never dislike.

"- As you wish, I'll be happy with the woman I love from the bottom of my heart. So rest assured. Father."

To my father, who has been remembering for a long time, who traveled to a place where he could no longer speak.

Giving words of oath.