Life in Another World as a Maid Mage
09 Heaven Man
As rubbing travelers reflect on the exotic crest of a rare design, the snowcarriage slides along the snowway. It is a snow carriage with the crest of the Yangmei Chamber of Commerce from a far eastern country. In that warm and comfortably arranged cover, Yae exhaled with an emotional look.
"- Oh, my God, they were nice people."
It's on the left.
The shounosuke picked up the murmur and nodded.
"At first, I was going to take you home, yes or no."
Thank you for your worries.
Could it have been about three or four years ago? A pedestrian - pretending to be a pedestrian, but perhaps a grass or something - came to the table several times.
An Oriental woman arrived in the northern city, but she was unaccompanied and had nothing to lose. You must be a princess whose figure and manners are inferior to each other.
However, the woman's name that the man had spoken of was Mizuho style, but I didn't realize the personality style, and the only acquaintance whose name sounded close to me should have died soon after leaving Mizuho. Above all, it doesn't suit my age.
No, on the contrary, I thought (...) too much (...), and I could only say that I couldn't judge any woman.
How many Mizuho women have scattered across the continent in the last twenty years or so? Not only the townsfolk, but even the daughter of a famous samurai was married to an exotic man like a hostage. I don't know how many town daughters have been tailored by samurai and public princesses for exotic gentlemen looking for a gentle princess from the east.
In the eastern country, Shaunosuke could have secretly gone out and examined as many women as possible, but in the kingdom, this appearance and physical appearance were too prominent, and there were limits to falsifying the appearance. Above all, we had to avoid the conspicuous move, as it was possible that the woman was suspected of being in the East. I didn't want my strange suspicions to ruin the trade that finally started orbiting this country.
Though I thought I would have to see him eventually, it was because of this that I had to wait until this visit.
However, the plight of the woman who was told later seems unbearable to hear. I was rubbing my mind that I had to come to pick you up as soon as possible, but in the meeting with the Rovnell family, I found out that the owner was acquainted with the woman and jumped with the boat on the crossing.
"... and you're such a strange woman. I was modest, but I don't think she's the same talent and craftsmanship."
There are some gaps in your standing behavior, and if you teach me a little, you'll pass as a samurai princess. And I was good at talent when it came to just a woman with no status. Above all, the talent and knowledge of water-intensive cuisine were impressive.
"I still understand that I am good at cooking in Mizuho and the Kingdom. However....."
In addition to the major countries of the continent, it is out of the ordinary for women who have never come out of the kingdom to like Hua Fa and northern Ishan cuisine. It is not a skill that women like you can do, such as fully understanding the characteristics of seasonings and ingredients in each country and immediately proposing dishes that suit the tastes of both Mizuho and Stridian people. Even the people from the Chamber of Commerce who travel around in the trading aren't capable of performing that kind of trick.
"I know the taste of many treats and know how to cook them... it's like a heavenly person."
There is no sign of slowing down talent while excelling in amazing craftsmanship, a woman who has left the world somewhere.
Rather than being confused with a princess, being said to be a heavenly man is still more fulfilling.
"... what a pity. Should I have brought him here somewhat aggressively?"
Yae smiled bitterly. If we get into the Chamber of Commerce, Siori will certainly do a great job. On the contrary, one of the two single brothers...
No, there's no good in it.
"... Yae-sama"
Seeing the heart of the LORD, Shaunosuke lay down his eyes. Looking at his face, Yae deepened his bitter smile.
"Don't look like that. I won't let you take a place of rest from Shiori. Isn't there someone beside him who deserves to be a good man?"
It was said that the other party, but the two people who came close were the couple themselves. Above all, Alec's eyes on Shiori were hot, full of care and kindness. That's by no means an act, it's the eyes of a man who cares about a woman in his heart.
"---and quite an arm."
Shaunosuke pulled the love knife from the sheath to the middle. There is some damage to the shaded sword.
An unimaginably agile movement from a splendid body is like lightning. I took the terrible, quick, and heavy blow from my body head-on.
If I was serious, I would have been humbled to say that I had lost, but would I? It was Shaunosuke's view that he was a handyman for five minutes or more.
"If that man were around, it wouldn't be too rare."
There are fewer people who have had a good relationship with an exotic country than they think. Much of it is either to live in unfamiliar exotic lands or to live in distress. And the number of those that guarded Yae after he had replaced his brother exceeded fifty. Theoli was supposed to be one of them, but fortunately, she was blessed with a good friend. It will also be greatly helped by his personality and outstanding talent.
"Maybe the next sentence is for the wedding."
You think so too?
"Sincerely,"
Though I nodded, I still thought it might take several years. In Alec's condition, I would have liked to have a family immediately, but there seemed to be something unusual about the man. For a woman like that heavenly man.
But still, those two will be together.
"We have to go through a lot to make sure they invite us to the wedding."
I will never keep the promise I made to see you again. It was a pity to break up like this.
Shonoske gently rolled up the drape. Outside the snow is white, with occasional rubbing travelers and roadside fences only looking slightly black. However, I felt like I saw a white spire of Tris Cathedral on the other side of the snowy scenery.
--Same night.
Siori, who got off a fine snowcarriage without a crest, stood in front of the old castle hall, which was lit by magic lights and floated in darkness. Dark grey solid stone walls and thick chest walled towers with equally spaced spaces reminded the fortress as if it were rejecting intruders.
The elderly man who was waiting for him meets with a soft smile. The tailoring of the man seemed to be superior and expensive as a servant. Later, it was a butler with a border.
Inside the mansion he invited in, a magic lamp of warm color was lit up, and the atmosphere was the opposite to the initial impression, and Theoli breathed softly.
Alec grabbed her shoulders gently and Lori slapped her feet. Zach, who stood at the head, glanced over his shoulder and smiled small.
--No matter what happens, these people will follow us. There was certainly as much trust as it seemed.
Left with Alec holding her shoulders, she led her to the back of the Mansion. There were weapons and armor on display in the hallway and it was a vivid atmosphere, but it wasn't just decoration, it was an interior that served as an armory, Zack said, and it wasn't unusual for a home that valued its weapons. His parents were also famous for their martial arts, and in the same way they were decorated with armour.
"Heh... that's right..."
The butler, who passed through the magnificent hallway and eventually stood in front of the heavy door, simply said, "I see you." There was no subject in his words, and it seemed to emphasize even more that it was a confidential meeting.
It is low and deep from the other side of the door, but there is a voice that passes well. I've only heard that voice once. After Siori was tense, Alec and Zach stepped into the room all by themselves.
The walls are all filled with bookshelves, and the back of the walls is filled with fine desks with windows. In the middle of the room was a reception furniture of the same design as the waiting desk. Uncle Border's office.
"Oh, I brought it."
In Zach's words, Christopher Osbring, a frontier uncle who appeared to have been writing at the executive desk, raised his hips to the eagle.
I had a calm smile like when I met you at the birthday party before, but I felt something a little stiffer seeped out than then. However, that may not be possible in the position of keeping one of the pillars of national defense.
Theoli slowly lowered her head to him. Although there might actually be more proper etiquette for this occasion, Alec and Zach told me to behave as usual - as usual - regardless of form. Don't worry about it because you know the other person.
Christopher wants to see Shiori as it is.
Thank you for coming.
He takes Shiori's hand and drops his mouth to touch or not to touch his fingertips. Then he turned back and raised his face, looking at Shiori's expression, he looked a little troubled.
"That's how scared you are. You look like you're on death row."
Though it might have helped to defuse the tension, Zack offered his help to Theori, who was hesitant to laugh at Christopher's joke.
"Well then, if you look down on that side...."
"This face is natural. There's nothing I can do now."
From the way they slap each other lightly, it is clear that they are really close. In contrast, Alec seemed to have taken a slight step back. He seems to be positioned like a "brother who can't get his head up."
"But it's true that whoever you're dealing with is protecting you. Rest assured."
As he whispered in his ear, he kept his shoulders in his arms to protect Shiori. It was only for a moment that Christopher took Siori's hand.
"... yeah. Thank you, Alec."
I'm here, too! As such, Louis at her feet also trembled.
After a while of silent gazing at the two and one, Christopher eventually loosened his mouth slightly and pointed to the central pick-up.
"I might ask you something tough in my position, but I'm not going to do anything wrong. Now, sit down."
Sitting three and one, he rang the bell. The butler appeared shortly after, pushing on a brand-new tea cart with delicate decorations. The circular top plate, edged with elegant pale gold metal, is decorated with wild rose inlays, and the pole connecting the top plate and the lower stage is engraved with a satin pattern. It is a dish that can be seen to be handmade by amateurs and famous craftsmen.
"Lately, he likes tea carts."
Christopher whispered to him, and the butler nodded with a smile.
"It is a tea cart made in the Kingdom of Britannia. It's just been sold in Japan in recent years."
Tea carts that can carry a lot of things at once seem to be very popular with servants. It seems that many servants are still being used to carry it in the Great Basin at events that emphasize the format, but there are more and more houses to use for personal gatherings. The liquor and snacks that had just been brought in would have required him to go back and forth by himself.
(I see. It's obvious that it wasn't sold recently....)
That's why I've never seen it before. Kitchen wagon used to place dishes and rice cookers instead of cupboards while living in an apartment in the other world. I somehow thought it would be convenient to have the same kind of product at home, but if it is a recently sold imported product, it is not yet widespread in the general household.
"Is that unusual?
Christopher spoke joyfully to Theori, who followed the butler down the hallway after finishing the meal. I noticed that I was staring at the tea cart.
"Ah... no. I wanted it because I used it at home before. But if it's not yet widespread, there's no other way."
"Oh, at home. Is that an interpretation of Miss Shiori's hometown?
"Ah... yes"
"It seems to be already widespread in Britannia, but only some of the upper classes are still in our country. Miss Shiori is still out of the famous house."
- Here we go. Interrogation disguised as a public story.
"No, I'm a regular family… I'm from a civilian. It was produced in large quantities under the name of a kitchen wagon and was commonly used in general households."
Huh. Mass production.
"Yes, it wasn't that splendid, but it was cheap and enough for everyday use. I put in dishes and seasonings that I usually use."
I see.
Drinks are recommended during conversations, and alcohol is politely declined and carbonated juices are chosen.
Christopher stared at him with his searching eyes, and without realizing that Alec and Zack had made a slightly painful expression, Theoli swallowed it.
Winter peach fruit juice harvested in the garden of the Borderland family. It has a light peach scent and refreshing carbonated drinks that can be played in the mouth.
"... delicious"
Christopher gladly broke his face to Shiori, who leaked his honest feelings.
"That's good. Winter peach juice is my wife's favorite. It's the taste of my daughter's memories."
"Remember...?
"One night I attended a bachelor's party, and the man who showed up from the side to help me find trouble when the son of a superior house forced me to drink, and it was this fruit juice that he was offered."
At that time, it was understood from the attitude of the son to the man who left the scene without revealing his name that he would be a leading nobleman. A man who would have realized that she was not the daughter of a famous house and was dressed as a concubine's son was worried about her and dared to leave without a name.
Having a crushing affection for the man she only met once, she later visited her knighthood and discovered that the young Trisval border man was the man of that time.
That's what Mrs Christopher and I are all about.
"... so romantic."
Siori, who had a smile of affection, expressed an unmistakable feeling.
Is this an interrogation or just a love story? Siori, who could not make a decision, gave Alec and Zach a look. They are sipping wine with an unspeakable facial expression that is neither bitter nor astonishing.
By the way, Louis is at the feet of three people eagerly wearing raw snow pig ham. From time to time, I trembled satisfactorily.
"... you, stop talking about it to the people you meet. You'll have trouble responding."
"Isn't that nice? It's a beautiful recall of my youth."
Well, then, this is still a romantic story, apparently turning it into a routine event. Or is it an interrogation that looks like a romantic story?
Siori, who was completely troubled by how he reacted, saw Alec next door. He also smiled bitterly and slapped Shiori on the shoulder saying, "Listen carefully."
"- Well, that's why my beloved wife is still the favorite fruit juice of their memories."
The encounter between the knight's daughter and the young frontier uncle is still a tale of grass.
Christopher asked if it would be possible to reflect the one-of-a-kind scene of the encounter with the magic of a good illusion for a lady who misses it every once in a while.
"I find it difficult to reproduce faithfully. Photos of you two when you were young and how the venue would look might suit you to a certain extent."
"Photos..."
Christopher roars.
"I can get a portrait, but I don't have anything from my youth. Besides, it's forbidden to shoot night club venues."
"Oh, is that so?
Seeing something like a photo gallery in the city, Cili blinked her eyes. Because I thought there might be quite a few users.
"Yeah? Isn't that different from Nihon?
"...?
I tilted my neck to try to make sense of Alec's question.
"The nobles of the royal family are not used to taking pictures. Sometimes I take photos of what I personally leave with me, but I don't think it's a good idea to capture a lot of things accurately at once. I'll know exactly what's going on in the Mansion."
"Ah... I see. There are security reasons."
"That's right. Besides, it doesn't have to be abused by photographers. You can't do it if you've been sidetracked for a guilty purpose."
Photographic technology brought from abroad is already capable of reproducing photographs - in other words, burning them up. In the citizen class, it seems to be preferred as much cheaper and less time-consuming than the portrait painted by the painter, but the nobility of the royal family, whose position involves a great deal of power, still maintains that it is the painter who paints the portrait. It seems to be their security measure to prevent the use of photographs for assassination or kidnapping purposes.
Much fewer than before, but there is no way in this world that assassinations and kidnappings are still taking place as a matter of course. There were reports that the Baron's daughter was abducted to interfere with his marriage to the Vicomte in a city still on the western border. Luckily, the daughter was safe, but the idea that the unmarried daughter of the aristocratic family would be kidnapped would be scandalous in itself, so it's no wonder they think the pictures are dangerous.
I see. I used to take pictures of people with identities where I was... weddings and stuff like that on TV. "
"Telephone... what?
A slug?
Due to the reassurance that there were only people who knew the situation, the sight of suspicion and curiosity was concentrated on Shiori who ran away with words they did not know.
"Um... in that world, there's not just the kind of thing that cuts out a part of the movement, as shown in the picture, but there's the technology to reflect the moving object as it moves. You can shoot not only humans and animals, but also moving landscapes such as wind-blown flowers and flowing rivers and clouds. It's called television."
There are also means such as smartphones, computers, tablets, etc., but I dared to omit the explanation because it would make it easier to talk. But it would still be a stunning technology for them.
"... hah"
Oh, wow.
The three men have black and white eyes.
"You can shoot that moving footage and show it almost simultaneously on a television in a remote location. This is a live broadcast. A lot of people can see the same footage at the same time in many places, so it's used to show off big events and provide information during emergencies. They broadcast festivals, concerts, weddings of royalty and celebrities."
It will be difficult to understand just by verbal explanation, and I will project the real thing with phantom magic.
Ha...
"Welcome home....."
"I can see the royal wedding..."
Alec and the others, who were looking at the phantom interestingly, were stunned.
"... that's an incredible skill. So the view from heaven that I showed you at the birthday festival is something that I saw directly with my technical skills?
After a period of silence, Theoli shook her head to Christopher, who finally opened his mouth.
"Some of them... I saw the view from above the clouds on a vehicle called a flying plane. But the view from above is what I saw on TV earlier."
"Miss Shiori didn't see the situation from the heavens directly, but did she know it from the footage taken by someone else? I mean, there's only enough technology to go to heaven...?
"Yes, in the other world, humans have gone to heaven - to the moon."
Border Uncle, lover, and brother stared with their mouths half-open.
--Silence once again dominated the room.