Life in Another World as a Maid Mage

It was a little after 3: 30 p.m. The winter sunset in the Kingdom of Stridia, located in the northern part of the continent, was early and the sun was already completely dark. Night books are falling down in the city, and magic lights are illuminating the houses.

Looking through the windows at the streets lit by warm light as people hurried home, Zach smiled back into the paperwork at hand.

It summarizes the reports submitted by union (guild) members and departments. Walk through the page and say that there are deficiencies - most of them have been corrected and almost no deficiencies have arrived in the hands of the union (guild) master - and then write a note on the sticky note and throw it into the resubmission box, signing it as the final confirmer if there is no problem.

"- Thank you very much. That's all. I don't mind if I fix it at the beginning of the year, so please go back up. They've already begun."

After completing the series of work and handing the clerk the spelling, the man of the same age left saying, "Master, please come and cut it up in the right place."

As soon as the door of the room closes, a pleasant and boiling laugh echoes. The voices of the participants in the comfort group.

It is not certain who started the habit around when in which branch, but the end-of-year comfort meetings that began to take place in each branch of the union (guild) are now one of the routine events that are also incorporated into the budget. In line with this budget, there are also donations from union masters and high-ranking holders, which tend to be more open than branches in urban areas, where there are many adventurers.

"If you're having fun, I hope so."

Saying so, Zach, one of the investors, stood up and put the spelling of the documents he kept with him on the bookshelf. Most of them are kept on bookshelves for immediate access, but some can be stored on lockable shelves in adjacent libraries.

Documents that are confidential, such as books about transactions, customer rosters, and personnel documents. It also contains records of scandals involving members of the union (guild) to which they belong.

--Of course, the record of the case of [Dawn] is also available.

Almost unconsciously, Zach took the spelling of the document, which was stamped with external secrets, and carried it out at once. The details of the case and the dispositions handed down to those involved are described in detail, but they are limited to the contents within the Tris branch.

It is not written until the end of their emigration, and the end of their predecessor, Runwald Runbeck, who is regarded as the main culprit, is not worth mentioning. However, it is only recorded as a termination.

With the exception of a very small number of people, no one knows that Ranvaldo was actually the main perpetrator of a serious incident that could develop into an international problem and was subsequently sentenced to "capital punishment" in secret. If it's on the record, it's just a vault of classified documents from the Knights of the Kingdom or the Trisval Border Clan.

And the last moment of Rambald's life is past his head.

--As an executioner, I cut that man with my hands, and the feeling of that time.

The anger and emptiness of that time are still unforgettable. I missed it, and I was angry at myself for doing nothing.

"... Shiori"

Use your fingertips to trace the name of the woman who became the victim, as described in the spelling. A woman she protects, keeps under surveillance, and always has a special emotion.

"The nightmare is over. You have plenty of good friends. And maybe even a lifetime partner."

I have a friend who rescued me from the bottom of a horrible death. I have a companion who has been heartbroken and watching the incident. And there are lovers who share the pain and support each other.

"You're not alone. Our companion, my sister, Alec..."

Behind closed eyelids, the bride of Shiori, who would eventually marry his disciples in the near future, appeared and disappeared. There is a faint smile on the edge of my mouth.

"- Hey, is it almost over? Everybody's waiting."

The door opened with the sound of knocking and Alec peeked into his face. Unequip yourself with your usual gear and instead eject it as if you were a disciple wearing a pure white front cover and a triangle scarf.

I'm sure he was helping Shiori get into the kitchen. Along with her, who sometimes runs out of manpower in the cafeteria, Alec also helps with the catering.

Wearing the "dress" of the cafeteria, Zach smiled with a loud voice.

"... what is it?"

You know why, but you still smile at Alec with a frustrating expression.

"Well, what is it? I thought it would suit you."

Say it.

Alec wrinkled his eyebrows and returned them. However, he immediately eased his expression.

"Cut it up where it's good and come with me. Young people want to hear about S-class adventurers."

"I don't know... what I'm talking about."

A and S classes are often challenged by newcomers and young people, but there are some heavy loads on those who have pulled the front lines.

When she scratches her red-haired head, she slaps her back to encourage her to do so.

"You may not be aware, but you have flowers. Even if you're here, it's going to be fun. Just show him your face. I like being young."

"... is that so?"

It makes me feel good, but I don't feel bad.

Run the line of sight on the document spelling at hand for a moment, then gently close it and return it to the document shelf. Then he turned his back and called out to Alec, who was about to return first.

"... Alec!"

Looking back, the triangle hiding his chestnuts fluttered.

Zack said thinking that if there was a human cut, it would change what he had never imagined before.

"Be happy."

Alec looked like he had been poked in the face. As he opened his eyes and stared at Zach, he nodded forcefully.

"- Yes, of course."

That said, he laughed.

"Surprised. To tell the truth, I was told the same thing recently. Be happy with Theori and me."

Hmm?

This means that there are others who wish them happiness in the same way. Yes, it's not just me. I'm very glad about that.

Zach smacks Alec in the back with a broken face.

"Come on, let's go. You guys come out in the right place. There's enough in the shop."

Additional dishes are favored by the cafeteria generals and Theoli, but Zach, who is in a position to tie up the Tris branch, wants to work with them as well. I am sorry to have them work until the day of the concert.

"Ah, we're almost done cooking. I'll tell you what you said."

I'm asking you.

Siori turned back to the cafeteria and saw Alec's back, unlocking the door to the room. Zack leaned towards the chat room, which was the venue of the concert.

--Some have lost their lives in the past year, or retired and left the union (guild). Some will mourn such companions and spare no effort to immerse themselves in memories. Looking back at the end of the year, including that, and working together is the end of the year comfort party.

Fun laughter can be heard from the tip of your feet. They are all bright and warm.

It's been a long year, but Zack prays that the coming new year will be a happy one.

I hope we can all have fun and calm this day again a year from now.

With that hope, Zach stepped into the room where his friends were waiting.