Life in Another World as a Maid Mage

The birthday festival of the Cathedral of Tris, which is said to be the largest festival in the country, is held the next day, and the city is crowded with people. Siori walked as she watched the stood stalls with good aromas such as grilled meat, stewed dishes, and baked confectionery, leaving her face broken by the fun and gorgeous atmosphere. Looks like Louis is walking around a little bit, looking at street food.

"Let's buy it and go home when we're done."

He smiled back at Louis, who trembled happily, and then turned his gaze back to the gorgeous streets.

A birthday festival that attracts tourists from nearby towns, distant King's City, and southern towns. The more peaceful and prosperous this country is, the more long it can travel to enjoy festivals and sightseeing not only for the royal nobles but also for civilians.

Nearly half of the year is said to be winter, and the country was originally less affluent and forced to live in poverty for a long time after part of its territory was invaded by the Empire. It was the ancestral King who embarked on the reform with grief. In addition to taking the lead in reforming agriculture, developing the transportation network, and improving transportation technology, he released technology and knowledge that belonged only to some privileged classes for the benefit of the people.

And as a result of the reforms that have been carried out over the next few decades and three generations, there is now plenty.

(... even modern kids like me managed to come here because this country is rich and easy to live in.)

Rich countries have plenty of room. Not only in life, but also in people's minds. Many visitors to Tris' birthday festival and their smiles are a symbol of this.

--- I was thrown alone into a strange world.

It would have been fortunate in misfortune that it was a peaceful and rich country that was dropped. I was really lucky to be surrounded by warm people.

And...

When he opened the union door with a noise, Alec first noticed and turned to smile.

"Morning, Shiori. Did you get a good rest?

"Good morning, Alec. I took a good rest."

He lays his hands on the stretched hand and greets each other with warm thoughts.

--Meeting someone you love in a strange world is truly a miracle of happiness. Looking back at the soft, thin, purple blue eyes as you chew on the fullness of your chest.

"What do we do today? Can I get you anything?

"That's right...."

Alec looked around the room. Even though the outside is full of people, people are not always neglected within the union (guild). Due to the influence of the birthday festival, tourist information and escort requests have increased, and everyone seems to be paying for it.

"I was going to take a day trip... but maybe we should just wait."

"That's right...."

A few days after Annelier's request and return. It's been a few days since I've rested well enough, so I was going to make amends to a request that would take a few hours to complete, but from what I've seen, I feel like I'm running out of manpower. It would be better to leave someone who can handle urgent requests.

"Still, there are so few people this year. I've always been so busy."

That's true too. I've been away for a few years, so I don't know what's going on lately... but has the visibility increased and the number of visitors increased?

"Hmm... what do you think?"

I don't think the birthday party is going to be the same as usual, but I wonder if there are a lot of related requests this year. I think I had a little more room last year and last year.

"Ah... that's it."

As they tilted their necks as they watched the crowd outside the window, Zach broke in from the side. Stop the hand sorting the request form, and scratch the head when it is broken.

"The workers are late. Sounds like the impact of the Brovitte incident."

"Eh... ah, speaking of which, I haven't seen it yet this year."

Earners are like special slots for adventurers. A mechanism whereby people who are employed in jobs like peasants and carpenters who cannot work much during winter can work as adventurers for a limited time. Many people do not rank very high because their activity period is less than half that of the year, but the skills they have trained in agricultural work and hunting, as well as the knowledge they need to collect, are reliable. It was a precious talent in winter, when there were more small requests than in summer.

They usually start gathering around mid-November, but they hardly seem to be here this year.

"The blue woods and surroundings haven't settled down yet. As expected, the Snow Wolf herd won't be here anymore, but the Magic Beast always comes down to the nearest neighborhood. Apparently they're eating time with that countermeasure."

"Heeheheh...."

"... I see."

The Snow Wolf raid in Brovitte has had an unexpected impact. Theoli and Alec looked at each other and had an unspeakable bitter smile. Lori also trembled at her feet.

Work outside the city, such as gathering your own during the snow-free season, or winter, when snow piles up and dangerous beasts emerge, is a fate for the general public.

In addition, small villages in the area, such as those located off the street and separated into small trails, often require escorts to travel in the winter.

For these reasons, in winter, many small requests are sent to the Adventurers' Association (Alliance).

If the workers who take on those jobs don't get together today, which is the day after the birthday, they may be busy for a while.

Looking at the requisition form with colleagues who were also waiting for Theoli, she sighed from nobody.

and.

Outside the union (guild) in Russia becomes noisy, and at the same time the door opens and the men of good health fall into an avalanche.

"Oops... it's finally here. I've been waiting for you."

Zach waved his hand with a relieved smile, and in response they smiled generously on their sunburned faces. I'm a rumored wage-earner.

"Oh, sorry, Master. It took a lot of time to install the fence and elect the vigilante."

"I arrived just yesterday at the close of the door. But I'm glad we made it to the birthday party somehow."

"No, thank God. I almost paid for it. It wasn't a rush. I had a few requests waiting for me."

"It's been a while since Alec was here. It's been four years."

"Ah, I finally finished my long work. I came back in the summer."

"Theoli seems to be fine, and above all..."

Yes, thank you.

Reunite with them for the first time in six months with a powerful handshake along with a short update.

"Our village is a short distance from Brovito, and it's across the street from Tris, right? That's why I thought you wouldn't have to worry."

"The villagers are really worried. There are snow wolves in the woods nearby. Adding more fences and turning the hut doors into sturdy stuff was tough... even so."

A peasant and swordsman named Orov, a man who worked as a wage-earner, turned his eyes on us.

"I heard Alec is back, but somehow... the atmosphere has changed a bit. And...."

Press your finger against the tip of your chin and tilt your neck, alternating between Alec and Shiori.

"- You guys aren't too close?

All of a sudden, their gaze gathers here, wandering to the intensity of their gaze. But Alec smiled without thinking of it, and held Shiori's shoulder tightly.

"... well, here's the thing. That's why you shouldn't do anything to Theori."

Hey, Alec.

Shiori turns bright red on her neck when she speaks to me in public. Alec has a cool face, but his words seem to have had an explosive magical impact. After a moment of silence, a voice of consternation echoed without screaming or screaming.

"Haaaaahhhh!?"

"Alec's lover!?"

"No matter how good a woman comes to me, I wasn't crazy about her!?"

"You're kidding!? I've never made one of these masculine, specific women before!?"

Alec blocked Olof's mouth momentarily. Looking at him with his eyes round about something, Alec, who was holding down Orov's grumbling remarks, showed a subtle smile to make up for the situation.

"Eh... what? Amateur?

"No... don't worry about it. It's not a big deal... no, it's a big deal... no, no, mmm..."

……

Looking at Zack from Alec, who began to murmur in his mouth like Orov, holding him down, he somehow slipped out of sight again.

I wonder what it is. Is there something I shouldn't ask? It doesn't seem too serious for that.

Looking at Louis, who was shaking his body at his feet, Orlov finally took a deep breath out of Alec's restraint. And then he wrinkles and laughs at the corner of his sunburned face.

"But well... I'm glad."

I didn't say what happened.

I'm glad. Feeling the thoughts contained in the words, Siori smiled.

"... yes. Thank you very much."

Looking up at Alec, who seemed awkward, like Zach. What a pathetic expression he had on his face, he now had a gentle smile.

The air in the noisy place becomes calm.

"Ah... well, that's right. This is the usual one. Keep it."

As he said, Orov and his friends began to unload the load and arrange the contents on the table. Various bottled and dried tris salmon, dried meat, etc. Their main business is farmers' preserved food. There is also a lump of fresh raw meat inside. They brought it as a souvenir for the union's stockpile.

"Oops, I'm always sorry. Thank you. I'll give you some of my first reward."

"Oh, thank you."

"Bring the raw meat to the cafeteria. I want the rest in the vault."

Zach, who instructed the staff to carry the preserved food, spread a bundle of request forms on the table that remained on the counter. I was asked to extend the deadline for lack of manpower.

Well, I'm sorry to bother you so fast, but I have a lot of requests to collect...

Zach was about to say that the carriage stopped. Outside the window facing the street, you can see a lying snowcarriage. A young man with glasses came out of the inside with the door open. The young man who got off the carriage in a hurry turned his gaze over the window as he walked fast.

"Client?

I don't know.

While everyone was watching, a door that turned candy from the union (guild) opened and the young man earlier peeked at his slightly stronger face. White jacket with high quality tailoring and glimpses from the hem and collar.

"That's...."

Alec murmured. In response, Louis trembled as she peered into the gap between the shelves.

"... yeah. The cathedral guy...?

The young man who closed the door behind him lost his sight and noticed that he had stopped moving. He and I have a line of sight. The young man opened his mouth.

"Um... I'd like to make a quick request. For someone named Shiori-san."

Urgent request for nomination.

Theori looked at Alec.