Life in Another World as a Maid Mage

Prototype dishes are cleaned up by colleagues, friends, and slimes, with after-dinner sweetness. While the sweetness was dispensed to each seat, Nadia, who had a refined mouthfeel of tea in her mouth, said it was stingy.

"─ I don't think so. Then Yae-san and I are quite similar."

At the end of the fun tasting, the conversation turned from the food's reputation to the personal stories of each. The topic touched on the situation in the Eastern countries and Mizuho countries, and the main speaker became the main guest here. I was careful not to lose my gratitude, but each of them kept asking questions with interest.

Well, so did Lord Nadia.

Yae was originally the princess of a small local lord, but when the country opened up, the old identity system was abolished and she lost her original identity. Although we have moved to a newly introduced continental identity system, many houses have lost their lands due to the dismantling of the territory due to administrative reform. It seems that Yae's house is one of them.

"Without anything, in three years, I would have become some of the side chambers of the temple, and I would have ended my life as just one of the flowers decorating the back of the castle. But when the old system collapses and a new nation emerges, we lose territory and identity, and we have only a way to find another way of life. I've lost my storage destination, and I've lost my temper....."

Fortunately, Yae's father seems to have had a talent for business, and he has succeeded in the trade industry and continues to do so today by assembling his family and founding a business association. Yae is recognized for her language skills and negotiation skills, so she is entrusted with her current job.

"The new way of life was a continuum of surprises and discoveries for me, who eventually gave birth to and raised a child in a dowry for the house, but who lived only for it. There was a lot of hard work I couldn't say - but I'm proud of this job that I can feel alive now. Nadia said the same thing, but... the country?

"... that's not true."

Nadia smiled thinly as she was shook up. His eyes seeped slightly as he reflected the magic lamp light.

"I was born in the former Kingdom of Lithuania. After all, I was completely changed by the civil unrest, and I was this young lady, and I lost my house."

The former Lithuanian kingdom, known for its textile industry, was destroyed for the last king who was a tyrant. Live in serenity by cultivating fields, growing livestock, and spinning yarns in a land covered with forest and farmland. His king would have been dissatisfied with such a kingdom, which was difficult to say rich, but never poor.

Wanting a strong and rich country, the King pushed for a strong country policy, but sudden military expansion and aggressive conscription and speech control fed on the birth and throne rapidly eroded the country. As it stood, it didn't take long for the Dolgust Empire's second dance - the thought of the people - to rise.

The problem would be that popular hatred is suitable for almost all the ruling classes. They targeted the tyrants for their participation in oppression, but many of them were misunderstood. His king's manoeuvres were so forceful and harsh as to cause confusion without even realizing that the people had been misled. It was only a few years after the war that it became apparent that the King had taken the lives of his people hostage to join the policy of powerful nations.

So many nobles were stripped of their identity or chased after their country. Most of them felt disturbed by the air and fled before the civil unrest, or at least found a place to study or a daughter-in-law for their children and let them escape abroad, but unfortunately Nadia didn't make it happen.

"... the truth is, I had a bride out of the country. But the other party died in an accident before the engagement was officially decided, and the civil unrest started shortly afterwards. I managed to get out of the country, and I couldn't join him in mourning."

"Yoshi-san....."

The former Kingdom of Lithuania was destroyed more than twenty years ago. Nadia was still in her early teens when the civil unrest broke out. I lost someone who swore a promise of a future during my sensual girlhood, and then I lost my destination after being chased by my country - an incredibly spectacular past from today's Nadia.

Alec and the others must have heard the details of the relationship since they were young. Alec quietly meditated, and Zach and Clement gently lay down their eyes.

There is no place to go back, just like Ciori. She took good care of herself as a stranger, and sometimes she stared at Shiori as she remembered something, perhaps because she was overlapping her own past.

--The world is now entering a turbulent era. The industrial revolution that began in the northwest of the Alphandis has transformed the economy and social fabric, causing powerless countries to be swallowed by neighboring powers and changing borders many times around the world. Though national frameworks such as Lithuania and Mizuho remained, many countries were forced to undergo large-scale transformation.

What happened to Nadia and Yae is by no means unusual.

You look like that.

Nadia lowered her eyebrows and buttocks in trouble with the pungent air, and then she had the usual lustrous smile.

"I've had a lot of trouble, but I'm pretty happy now. Fortunately, I was good at magic. I was able to earn a job that took advantage of it, and I didn't have any trouble eating it. Besides, he's dead, but his good friend was still alive. I came to this country in the flow, and I saw my friend again, and now there are a lot of people I can't care about."

The path she followed, incidentally, would never have been flat. But now Nadia's smile of happiness is heartfelt.

--Fu, I saw Clement's left arm move quietly. I didn't know what I was doing hiding behind the shadow of the table, but Nadia, who was sitting on his left, glimpsed across and smiled little by little. I was told that Clement must have touched her.

Supporting companions. Or maybe it's someone to keep your heart in. The air between the two is gentle and soft.

(... me too)

Just like Clement did, Alec's arm moved and touched Cili's hand. The hand that gently grips back is warm. The rugged tentacles were now on top of each other's hands.

(A lot happened, but now I'm so happy)

My dear lovers, my dear friends, my trusted brothers, my sweet and warm friends.

It's a symbol of my happiness now.

In a room where soft air is restored, the sounds of cutlery and tea utensils are loud and loud.

"... nn. That's not bad. They're both salty, aren't they?"

Zach, who was not very good at sweetness, muttered after chewing the cheesecake that was cut into small pieces and carried into his mouth.

There are two types of sweetness served: a baked cheesecake with miso on the hidden flavor, and vanilla ice cream with miso sauce. Both had a strong saltiness accent, and were popular with people who were not good at sweetness.

Originally Alec didn't hate sweet things, but both finished eating deliciously, and the happy look of Shiori burst out small. As with Zach, Clement, who usually likes it very much and doesn't give a hand to sweetness, also expressed the impression that it is not bad.

"This cake can't be eaten out of tea bars. Even if you serve cream and jam plenty of confectionery, you can't put your hands in front of your customers..."

"I don't know...."

If the customer is a nobleman or wealthy person, it is troubled that heavy sweets are sometimes served to the tea confectionery that they behave when visiting at the meeting. If it's a well-preserved snack, you might just want to put a little mouth on it so that you don't lose courtesy. However, in the case of confectionery that is obviously prepared for visitors, it cannot be refused, and sometimes the stomach feels irritable later.

The habit of treating customers with sugary confectionery as a means of showing off their financial resources was not very rich. It seems that many elderly clients still offer this kind of hospitality.

I see. But rather, older people tend to shy away from heavier sweets. I can't put it out formally at all, but this ice cream and cake might be great for parties with a lot of elderly people. It's simple and tasty, but it doesn't have much flavor, and more importantly, it has something to offer. "

"I have written down all the recipes. I'll give it to the chef (uncle). Want to try it out at the next tea party?

"Yeah, I see. Please make arrangements when you get back."

"Oh, okay."

Looks like the Rovnells are really going to take in some oriental seasoning. Of course, the recipes taught will be improved by the cooks in the Rovnell family, but I'm nervous about whether it was good for Ciori as a lecturer.

However, it was fun for the two of us to go ahead with the consultation while tasting. Yae and Shaunosuke are also expanding their notebooks and discussing something in Mizuho. I'm sure that the serious but somewhat exalted appearance is very exciting about the future sales plan.

I don't feel like I'm taking care of anything, but I would have liked it if it had been more or less useful, so I exhaled relieved.

"... that's good."

Alec next door whispered.

"I wonder if it's good..."

"Oh, you're going to live here forever, aren't you?

"... yeah. I'm gonna do it."

--If I'm allowed.

He had a slightly troublesome smile, he added.

He would have understood that "to whom" is really royalty. Alec slapped me on the back, saying, "It's okay."

"But we all know you're capable, but what happened to your immigrant title? It can be disadvantageous. That's why it's best to keep as many acquaintances as you can. I don't want to be born because of you, but it won't hurt to build a powerful shield and consolidate the ground in this country."

"... yeah. That's right."

Regardless of his performance as an adventurer, his outward appearance is an extremely vague position of an unaccompanied Oriental of unknown origin. I can understand how difficult it is to be with Alec that he still retains his royal identity even though he ran away.

I'm sure he's thinking a lot, but I haven't heard what he's going to do in the future. However, he said that he would stay with me forever - eventually he would ask his wife. It was also clear from his attitude up until now that there might be some prospect. He also said he would never do anything wrong.

"We'll discuss it soon. Let's talk about the future."

"... yeah"

--So, for my part, I'm just trying to be with him all the time, no matter how he decides how to behave. I never want to live a life that just leans against him.

"I wonder if the ground has hardened...."

I can only do my best as the only domestic wizard in the Tris branch. But as a result of these four years of hard work, I was able to connect with great people.

The connection between a person and a person creates a connection. The bonded border is now leaving the kingdom to lead to the eastern land. You're getting more and more connected in this world to yourself, who's always been alone.

(--This is how people live.)

Spinning edges to live. If you think so, ground consolidation is by no means the only means for the birth of the world. Alec and Zach, who had left the house because of the pain, and Nadia, who had been chased after the country unwillingly, must have lived that way. And maybe Clement has the same reason as them.

I'll do my best.

Too soon.

After an exchange like it was somewhere, the two of them looked at each other and laughed.

"... but this country is very nostalgic. Especially the unions here are all pleasant people."

After eating the last piece of the cheesecake, which was carefully chopped down little by little, the yellowtail that wetted its mouth with tea dropped its words.

"At the special sale the other day, we made it very good without underestimating the strange merchant. Plus, people of different nationalities and identities gather around a table and laugh together with people they haven't known for a long time - this is hardly possible."

She travels around the world as a merchant. There would have been a lot of hardship such as prejudice and discrimination if she had been from the East for a long time.

"There are a lot of people around here mixed with the land pattern that was formerly imperial territory, the blood of the Empire and its territories. Regardless of the nobility, there are many who become small and draw exotic blood when they become civilians. It's probably because of that."

According to Dennis, who thinly draws the blood of the Empire himself, Alec also inherited his words.

"Tris is a city with a lot of immigrants in the country. Besides, the Adventurers' Association (Guild) is a place where so many people gather without places to go. I feel strongly about accepting it because I know how hard it is."

I see. Of course, I don't make any effort, it's not sweet enough to easily accept humans, but I don't risk anyone trying to get used to it or working hard. And once you admit it, you have a strong sense of companionship. If you're in trouble, I'll help you, and I won't forgive anyone who tries to hurt you. That's how we lived. "

--Protected, protected. The Tris branch is comfortable because it supports each other.

That was true even in that case. I'm sure I was admitted. That's why my colleagues, including Zach, are trying to get Theoli back from [Dawn]. You tried to protect me. She realized something was wrong.

(That's why. I want you to stop worrying about that time)

I knew they would have been so sick if I had noticed sooner. I don't have to worry about it anymore, but rather because I am grateful, even if I had told you that before, you wouldn't believe me very much.

But I'm sure this feeling will be conveyed by now. I have a friend named Alec who can smile at me from the bottom of my heart.

(Next time, I'll tell her properly.)

I owe my life to all of them. Thanks to everybody, I came back alive.

Because of their existence, I want to tell them that I am who I am now.

Alec, of course, finishes his busy afternoon with Yae and Annelier and drops off the visitors outside the evening book. In front of the entrance was a snow carriage waiting to pick him up.

"--I had a good and precious time. Thank you, Siori. And I'm sorry for everything."

In front of the snow carriage waiting for the door to open, Shiori smiles at Yae who takes his hand and apologizes.

"No, I enjoyed listening to a lot of stories. Thank you very much."

The visit of Yae gave rise to a new edge. As for Alec and the others, I plan to make arrangements with Shonoske at a later date, saying that I will stay for a while. Apparently there was a promise to replace each other's recommended swordsmanship guidebooks. I wonder what brings us here again.

I didn't think of it, but I decided to reveal my last secret to someone close to me. I think our bonds with Alec and Zach, who embraced it, have deepened.

(They say there's a cut to everything, but it's true....)

Annelier grasped Ciori's hand, smiling emotionally and quietly.

"Are Annie and the others still in Tris for a while?

"I'd like to, but I'm going back a step later tomorrow."

After visiting the venue, it seems that there is a dinner plan with the Border Uncle family. Either way, the name of the Border Master who had to meet him came up unexpectedly, but since the Rovnells were welcoming with the Border Master, it certainly had nothing to do with the Siori case.

"Ah... that's right. I apologize for cutting it out at such a time. Let's just talk about this for a second."

In advance, Annelier said.

"As a matter of fact, the Archbishop is the opponent of the deal. I was asked to paint a new altar for the Virgin... but I want you to model it."

"Heh!?"

A model of the Virgin Statue.

Siori, who said a terrible thing, shouted out a frantic voice. Too surprised to turn my voice upside down.

Alec and the others had rounded their eyes, but I'm sure they're surprised at the model. I didn't want to be surprised by the strange voice I just made.

"I'm sorry to surprise you."

Was there something wrong with Shiori who became suspicious of her behavior? Annelier erupted.

"Even if it's a model, you don't have to go out there. I just want to paint from your image, which is close to the impression of the Virgin I've heard from the Archbishop, and I'm not going to paint it as it is. It's just like your atmosphere, so if someone sees it, they might realize it's you. So I thought I'd have to say no."

"Ah... that's right... but I was surprised."

Although it was no longer necessary to go directly to the Rovnell family to work, it was a model of the altar painting of the Cathedral of Tris, whose name is known nationally and internationally. Though it is a small one that usually rests in the attached chapel rather than in the cathedral and is carried around for occasional use, Shiori was completely upset.

It is a substitute that touches many people's eyes and remains semi-permanent as long as the cathedral remains. It is not impossible to be upset because it is similar to drawing the model to the extent that people who are close to it know who the model is.

Isn't that amazing?

Alec slapped Shiori's back slightly harder as he stood up.

"Your figure is drawn by the hand of the now and then female painter. Is that a statue of the Virgin?"

"... what could you possibly do...?"

I don't know what I was imagining, but with a lover who seemed strangely smiling and happy, and a slightly dazed sibling in the appearance of such a disciple, Siori felt unable to say anything. However, Alec cheered up the thistle and hugged it tightly, whispering gently around his ear.

"--You can think of this as ground consolidation as well. This is how your efforts will be marked. That's not a bad story. And I'm not going to take a picture of you as you are. You don't have to take it very seriously."

"... yeah. I see. I see."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Was it a burden?"

"Yeah, it's okay."

I think it's my bad habit to take everything seriously, but I smile at Annelier who lowers her eyebrows and buttocks in an unfortunate way.

"Sure, I'm surprised... yeah, but I might be happy. Thank you, Annie."

If she were to say that her job was very demanding, she would never choose a model with a light feeling. If that's what she chose for herself, I want to be honest about it.

Lori at her feet trembled proudly and clasped Shiori's feet.

"... good. The image of the Virgin is so close to the impression of Shiori that it's completely fixed by you. That's why I'm so happy. Thank you, Theori."

"Yes, thank you for choosing me."

"... I'll come see you again. It was a treat, but it was very delicious. I hope you can get Oriental seasonings easily at any time. We will spare no effort."

"Yeah, but I don't have to buy barrels anymore. Thank you, Annie and Yae. It seems like it would make my diet more fulfilling."

Alec and Dennis stopped laughing at a situation that was going to be rewarding.

Theori smiled at them as they boarded the carriage. Alec, who stood up to defend his back, and Zach, who watched him.

Everyone here has just arrived in this city under different circumstances. Some people are different in age, gender, identity, and even in the country where they were born and raised. Remembering the miracle that they and others came together in one place to make a connection, Theori gently pointed her cheek at Alec's chest.