Life in Another World as a Maid Mage

The next morning, the group finished breakfast and set the stage for their trip and left the entrance.

"... what's wrong?

Alec is somehow looking at the back of Clement carrying her back sac with a subtle look on her face. Was there something wrong with the luggage? He looked up at Alec and replied, "... no, it's nothing." But that face looks kind of sneaky. Theoli looked up at the dark sky while tilting her neck.

Seven o'clock before sunrise. The departure time would have been earlier if only within the group, but considering that the client was almost novice, this time was set. Stridia's winter dawn is late, and there is some anxiety about letting beginners walk the dark snow path.

Less than an hour before sunrise. The final confirmation and the transfer to the entrance of the road leading to the tower will be just in time.

"If that's impossible, don't hesitate to ask. Let's see what happens and think about turning back in some cases."

"Yes, I understand."

Anyway, Annelier nodded with a slightly stiff face.

"Still...."

Wearing the new gear she bought yesterday, she looks down and then turns around.

"It's really light and warm! I'm surprised."

"That's right. At first, I felt that it was too light and unforgiving, but the professional specifications are really different. I really want to match my work clothes with this material."

Balt also agreed in a light tone. Dennis was silent, but seems comfortable wearing it. Somewhat satisfying expression.

By the way, Annelier is wearing a young leaf coat. It doesn't seem to be the olive that Dennis bought privately. It seems that the elegant design of the cuffs is not suitable for her work and she intends to use it when going out in a dress.

"The guy from Dennis, he got mixed up in something he bought at his expense, even though he had to be honest with me."

Balt taught me secretly. Yesterday's subordinate appearance and his current dialogue somehow seemed to see the relationship between the three, and Nadia and I looked at each other and laughed.

At first, I wondered what would happen, but they're a lot more carefree than I thought. It could be a rather pleasant journey.

"You don't forget anything, do you? If there's no problem, let's go."

Alec looked around and asked. No problem. Everyone nods and shows.

"Yes, thank you."

Using Annelier's words as a cue, a short exploratory journey began over several days.

A carriage will take you to the entrance of the road leading to the Sylveria Tower. Along the street dotted with farmhouse-like buildings, there is an entrance and a cabin for the Knights' Watch next to it. In the summer, travelers are checked in and out, and they are careful to rush in case of emergency. In winter, the main purpose seems to be to monitor the underdogs who enter the danger zone with half the fun. I can see two knights staring at us through the window.

When she got out of the carriage, with the help of the lord, she lowered her back and carried each of them, Annelier shouted loudly.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?

"No, I just thought it would be this big for everyone's safety."

Until now, Dennis and Balt had most of their luggage, so they were surprised by the amount of luggage they needed per person. Still, six days' worth of food and drinking water, including spare parts, as well as clothes and blankets, are the lightest in a row, with furs lined with a waterproof cloth. Dennis and Balt share paintings and heavy cans.

"... for your information, may I take a look at Shiori-san's luggage?

"Okay? It may be a little heavy, so please be careful."

I put my spine down and handed it to you.

"Ugh!?"

"Dear Annelier!?"

She moans and almost removes her spine, rushing to catch Dennis and Balt about to fall.

"This is..."

"... there's no doubt about Siori's luggage, right?

"Yes, but...."

Re-bearing the returned sac, the three leaked a voice that could not be called astonishment or exclamation.

"--I don't think it weighs as much as a woman, but... is Shiori-san okay?

Apparently he was surprised at the weight of the luggage. As an adventurer, you may have felt the weight of food and cooking utensils for seven people. Still, Alec and Clement were concerned, and they brought their usual bath tents, baths, and laundry sets.

"It's okay. It's always about this much. I had a lot of trouble being an adventurer."

Compared to that time, my strength and strength were quite good. I am more confident that I can work harder than adult men in Japan today. Nevertheless, I honestly apologize for the situation in the village of Brovitte the other day.

"Is it heavier in women than in men?

"Well, depending on the situation... in the case of a large number of people, we're taking the lead in getting the luggage."

Annelier thought about Alec's words.

"No matter how familiar I am with this, I'm sorry to ask you to do the job of holding me captive for days."

"Thank you for understanding that. Some of you can easily hire a job like escorting a noble explorer instead of a playmate... well, that's not what I'm asking."

"It's up to each branch to accept incoming requests. At least now the Tris Branch is categorically turning down clients who are too rude to ask or ignore our advice."

Clement and Nadia follow Dennis as she swims her gaze in awkward faces.

If it were too dangerous, Zach would not have accepted the count's donation. He must have decided to accept Annelier's personality and Dennis's difficult but flexible nature if necessary.

"Well... I'll think about it a little more next time. Right?"

With a bitter smile, Annelier turned to his sidekick for consent, and Dennis murmured, "Yes, I will."

"Come on, come on. Now, let me give you a quick explanation of what's coming."

Nadia rang her hand as the story came to a close.

"Leuli will lead by me, Clement, and Alec and Shiori... Counts told me to walk in the middle."

"Yes, I understand."

"Then why don't we stick together on both sides of Annelier?

"That's right. If the Beast comes out, you two will protect the Count. Of course, I'll do my best to protect you, so just follow my instructions. Avoid running around in the dark."

"I understand."

"The road is easier to walk than the normal snow road because I use magic, but don't push it. If it's tough, tell me sooner."

The three nodded with a mysterious face. Then Alec said.

"As a campsite, I consider the observatory in front of the tower about 500 meters as a candidate site. There's also a water field, and it's a place where we've laid down a boundary with the Beast. I think I can rest in peace somewhat."

Even in summer, the interior of the tower is dangerous. As a result, a fence and boundary have been laid to prevent tourists from entering, and it seems that the view can be enjoyed from the observatory in front of it. The observatory doesn't seem to be closed in winter, but it's still a good place to camp.

"Since the sunset at this time is before 4pm, I would like to enter the campsite at least by 3pm considering the campsite's operating hours. Without anything, I think Annelier and the others will be able to get there. Then there will be a halfway break, but there will be enough small pauses every hour, and a big pause of 30 minutes at noon. Give me a moisture pill and a moisture pill at the break."

"You mean snack every hour? Quite a few times."

"We've got high-performance gear, but it still consumes a lot of energy walking in the snow. The amount depends on the person, but it is better to put it in the mouth to make it a little better. Well, maybe you can see this by walking."

"Okay."

"Theoli doesn't have to use exploratory magic. In the direction of magic and health conservation."

"Yes, sir."

Having finished all the explanations, we will finally leave. The knights are coming out of the surveillance hut.

"Adventurer?

"Oh, I'll lead my client to the tower. Four adventurers and three from the nobles."

The middle-aged knight looked a little difficult when Clement told him about the staffing.

"What is your affiliation and rank?

"There are three Class A and one Class B members of the Tris branch... is there a problem?

"No... are you guys okay? Actually,"

The knight staring at the face of the party looked back and turned to the path to the tower.

"The day before yesterday, an adventurer party broke through and forced us toward the tower. My young one handled it that day and pushed it off, but it seemed like it was a party that would leave me uneasy."

"Anxiety?"

Everyone looks at each other.

"It was a three-person party between a leader class A magician and a class C swordsman and a therapist. Besides, the wizard man was almost handy except for the gear, and most of the luggage was held by two Class C's."

"Wow...."

My voice leaked unexpectedly. Alec and the others have bitter faces.

"I don't know how much use that Class A magician has, but there's a clear shortage of power."

"I don't know... I don't suppose one of the avant-garde C-Class players is used as a decoy."

As for me, I am concerned about the power relationship between the three. Rather than an adventurer's party, it gives the impression of a nobleman and a luggage attendant. You must have thought the same thing. Annelier looks complicated and Dennis and Balt look up.

"... even if it's just a civilian, I'm going to stop it, but if it's an adventurer, it's my responsibility. I dare not send out a search party, but if you see it, can you keep an eye on it?"

There is a subtle air that cannot be said to the murmur that was finally dropped, I wish I were alive.

"--I want to prioritize my client. It depends on the situation."

"It doesn't matter. Well, be careful. Good luck with that."

The knight showed him a beautiful salute and returned to the surveillance shed.

"- Yes, but naturally, we give the highest priority to Lord Annelier. However, I might be able to help the party in the unlikely event...."

"Yes, of course. It doesn't matter."

Annelier smiles bitterly after nodding.

"There are many nobles, but there are many adventurers. I haven't left yet, but I'm really glad I could ask you."

"That's right. I'd be terrified if they were like the ones I just heard."

Annelier and Balt murmured at each other's gear and luggage. Dennis strokes a new coat in silence with one hand. It seems that there is something I think too.

"... I feel a little embarrassed knowing the ugliness of my colleagues"

"Oh, my God."

As he murmured, Alec smiled bitterly and slapped Siori on the shoulder. Louis bounced at her feet.

"Here we go. Night starts right away."

"Yeah."

--The eastern sky is starting to whiten. The dawn is near.

This is how the journey began, including the hunch of turbulence.