Maou No Utsuwa

After the plenary session, each headed to his or her place of work.

Theresa also tried to follow Hildegand as a Kingsguard, but there is a voice to control it.

"You're over here."

"Heh? But I'm to Master Hildegand"

"You cannot protect Master Hildegand right now. That is not necessary. Besides, don't you have something to do?

"... workout!

"That's right. Come on, follow me. I'll tell you for a while."

"Oh, please!

Heard it's been a long time since I've worked out, I didn't realize Theresa was happy. You have sympathetic eyes all over your back that follow Aura.

◇ ◇ ◇

"Ha, ha."

In the corner of the workout, Theresa seemed painful to breathe and was grumbling.

"Can't you move anymore?

"Come, come, want"

You can't have a Kingsguard like that.

"... Shit, good luck, Ma, Su"

It was Theresa who managed to get up, but she wouldn't listen to her body. Nice to meet you, I fell to the ground again.

"The side chamber protects the king, but if so, the side chamber..."

"Damn, good luck, I will!

Again, Theresa rises desperately. Even if I can manage to get up, I can't move my legs from there.

"Ugh, move, move"

"You can't just stand there and work out. Come on, run."

"Ugh, move, move. Yeah, eh!

I managed to get my legs one step ahead of me. Also, Theresa collapses to the ground.

"Is that the limit? Today would be a good place. It's my first day."

"Oops, it's over..."

Theresa shrugged with a howling look, with a big letter on the ground. Until just now, it was a hard time to want to cry, but as soon as I heard the end voice, my accomplishments were spreading to my chest.

"I have something to tell you in advance."

"Yes, sir"

"From now on, no matter how hard you try, you can't be as strong as the others"

"Ah..."

In Aura's harsh words, the sense of accomplishment that was spreading across Theresa's chest shriveled at once.

"This is not because you are bad, but because you were too late to start a full workout. No, it's not your fault you haven't really worked out before."

"Yes......"

"So this upcoming workout will be a workout that will prepare you to die"

"Heh? No, I don't want to die."

"For the king, even for Master Hildegand?

"I'm dying!

Because of Kamui. This is all Theresa has to offer now. It is the weakness of Theresa, who cannot find a purpose to live without something, but if so, she is prepared to abandon everything.

"That's fine. Yes, I'm ready to die to protect you both. It will be a shield for both of us under any circumstances. I'll have you ready to throw yourself out even if the sword comes at you."

"Yes."

"When we're done with the foundation, we move on to that. Even if it's a workout, be prepared to come."

"Yes! I'll do my best!

"Great.... yeah, I see"

He looks convinced, and he's whining, Aura. The harshness disappeared from Theresa's eyes.

"What is it?

"I think I know a little bit why the king brought you closer."

"What? What's that?

More than anyone else, it was Theresa herself who wondered about it. I think I know why, I look excited, I look at Aura.

"... I knew it"

"What?

"You're like a puppy, aren't you?

"What..."

Aura's explanation was a little different from Theresa's expectations. I was hoping for a few more nice words.

"It's annoying when you can bark, but watching you be innocent is relieving"

"It's terrible."

"I praise you for being adorable."

"What, really!?

At first, I realized I was being praised, and Theresa's face floated with joy.

"Well, it's the cuteness of a plaything animal."

"... I knew it was terrible"

Soon I was depressed again.

"Isn't that good? If you can stay on the side, what? Because you can stay on your side and touch it..."

Aura with a lonely grin somewhere. Theresa is also a little confused by the look she sees for the first time.

"... you know?

"Come on, it's workout tomorrow. Be prepared."

"Ah, yes."

◇ ◇ ◇

It was Theresa who slowly relaxed the body hurt by the workout in the bathroom, but that doesn't cure the pain. I lay my body on the bed and couldn't move.

"I guess the Kamuis were doing more than that..."

Regret for not having really worked out before depresses Theresa.

"Even if you're depressed. We just have to do what we can."

Theresa excites her depressed feelings as she looks at the ceiling.

Before its eyes, suddenly, Kamui's face appeared,

"Whew!"

"Oh, bad. Did I surprise you?

"You've decided to be surprised!

"I thought you were asleep, 'cause I can hear you."

"Speak up."

"Think it's bad if it's bedtime. You're tired of being moaned by Aura, aren't you?

"Ugh, yeah."

When I could hang a kind word on Kamui, it was Theresa, who would wander away.

"So I'm talking about the meeting. Didn't know where?

"Is that it..., good"

"What?"

While delighted with the kindness of Kamui, who really came, Theresa refused to be briefed. It seems to annoy the busy Kamui and I don't like it.

'Cause I don't know how many times I've heard the hard part.

"You don't know until you ask me, do you?

"I know a little bit. It means I have the same demonic blood as Kamui."

"Simply put."

"Kamui and I are the same. I was glad to hear that. That's enough for me."

"Oh well."

Kamui gets confused by Theresa, who smiles innocently.

"I still don't know what I can do either, but I'll do my best"

"Right...... Well, here's another story."

Looking at Theresa's condition, Kamui, who did not consider the difficult explanation useful, decided to move on to another matter.

"What?"

About Theresa's family.

"Ah..."

It was Theresa who had an unexpected situation going on and had completely forgotten about her family. The look on Theresa's face darkens at once.

"Maybe, but Theresa will no longer be a nobleman of the Empire"

"Oh well..."

Theresa understood exactly what Kamui meant by his words. I knew from the beginning that they had been cut off.

"Maybe the Hanover family will be crushed too"

"... will be. That's who I am."

Theresa's mother is Claudia's nanny. That's the kind of relationship, so if you always try to stay away, Theresa understands.

"There was something I wanted to ask you about that. I was wondering if Theresa could tell Claudia's reaction."

"What kind of thing?

"How do you think Theresa would react if she found out she had become my sideroom?

"It!?

In an instant Theresa's face turned bright blue. This Therese reaction is the answer.

That's exactly how it's reacted so far, Kamui's unexpected.

"Fall that far into the unsavory?

"... what the hell is that guy like me. I'm not sure about myself."

"Well, I feel like I know that"

"No, I'm inferior to myself to that guy. I think she was comforting herself with me. It's getting worse and worse. You have deliberately demeaned me and come to rejoice"

"That's terrible."

"I can't resist. So, it got worse and worse. And he became emperor, and after a while, this time, he seemed to hate having me on his side like that. I wonder if you thought you'd be able to see me down there."

"So he was forced to decide to marry me and turn away, and at the end of the day, he was sent to this country"

"Yes. If I'd known I'd become Kamui's sideroom like that"

"What happens?

"You won't forgive me. Because he has a strong appetite for exclusivity."

"Me, not Claudia's, though?

Theresa's explanation is incomprehensible to Kamui. We don't have enough information. Theresa's next word tells me that missing information.

"I can't allow someone else to take me away from me that I wanted to do that at all. Sometimes you think about marrying Kamui."

"What!?

That's right. Kamui was also the first to hear this information. Even if I had heard it in some way, I would never have believed it. So unlikely for Kamui.

"Kamui when he was said to be a symbol of the Empire's martial arts. If you become that Kamui's wife, you'll appreciate yourself, too, right?

"Simple. That? But it was Theresa who invited me."

"Don't think I knew you'd fail. Or did you want to make sure Kamui reacted? If you want to ride my temptation, you may accept it even if you offer to marry me."

"Hey, I meant to know, but it doesn't look good on your face, you mean a relief, or bad wisdom works"

"That's the weapon. But I'm really unconscious. I often push myself into my feelings. But I know that. Oh, here's the thing."

"I see. Bad for Theresa, but you did well. So all the notoriety goes to Theresa."

"Right..."

At the time it was all Claudia, I didn't care so much, but now it's a hard memory.

"Let's get back to it. If I hear that Theresa's turned into a sideroom, the Hanover family isn't just going to be crushed, it could be worse, right?

"... yes"

"Well, let's stop it. When I heard it had become my sideroom, I thought I might give the Hanover family a favor, but there's a good chance it's the opposite."

"But it's the same thing that will crush you..."

It would be a terrible inconvenience to my family for my own sake. This thought depresses Theresa.

"I'm sorry about that. But I'll do what I can."

"What?"

"I just don't have any trouble with my immediate life, I've got the money. I keep it in the Imperial Capital whenever I can give it to you. And if Theresa's family says they want to come to Arten Kreutz, they'll bring them right in."

"I don't... That's good."

"Why?"

"I'm staying in this country because I want to. So, I can't believe you bothered the Kamuis."

I don't want to bother Kamui. Now, this thought occupies Theresa's heart.

"You know, it's not annoying, is it? Theresa is one of us. And my side room. It's only natural to take care of your family."

"Kamui......"

Kamui's words are not the original Kamui way of thinking. Still, I said this to comfort Theresa.

Theresa has such Kamui emotions to convey.

"Let me know if you have anything to tell me. Yeah, a letter would be better. Because if it is, you can trust me."

"Yeah, thanks"

"Well, that's about it. I'll let you know when I know the results."

"Ah."

Theresa accidentally raises her voice when she sees Kamui trying to get out of the room.

"What?"

"You know..."

"What?"

"You want me to hold you, I can't believe... I guess not?

Theresa, who shook her courage and honestly spoke of her feelings.

"... Not today"

The answer to that was no.

"Oh well..., uh, today?

"You're hurting yourself, aren't you? You'll be tired of it."

"But... I want you to hold me"

Knowing it's a rejection from compassion, Theresa's thoughts get more and more solicited.

"... Then just sleep on the side. What do you mean Theresa's on your side till she goes to bed?

"Still good....... thanks"

"I'm not thanking you. See, then, get in the futon and empty the side."

"Yeah!"

Therese glides to the futon as a delight. Kamui also lay down next to it.

When Kamui comes next door, Theresa moves with her toes and sticks with Kamui perfectly.

"Hehe."

"What is it?

"This is good, isn't it?

"Really? Whenever you have time..., ah, eh"

A bit of an irresponsible statement, I realize along the way, and Kamui mumbles.

"Take care of Master Hildegand"

"Oh."

"How I'm Ella. Right. I really only need free time. That's enough."

This is what happens when Theresa, who has abandoned her body and mind and devoted herself to the Lord, turns the same thoughts to love.

"... go to sleep now. You must be tired.

Kamui, who was told, was more lit.

"Yeah."

Therese, who was actually quite tired, stopped the conversation and immediately took a nap. Make sure that, don't wake him up, and softly Kamui gets out of bed.

"There was another one, Theresa. Well, this Therese is cute, so good."

Well, I haven't noticed Kamui yet that the other Theresa is taking my feelings away one by one.

◇ ◇ ◇

Out of the castle gate of the Imperial capital, a little further down the street, a carriage stopped. One woman stares at the royal capital, which has grown smaller by its side.

It's Theresa's mother.

The Empire, who rode well on Marie's words, sinned Theresa, as expected, and banished her parents, the Hanover family, from the Imperial Capital, over the title-stripping.

For Theresa's mother, who was Emperor Claudia's nanny, it was an incredible shabbat, but it was done relentlessly and is celebrating today's day.

"How could you do this..."

Theresa's mother whimpered small, hoping far away for the royal capital she was accustomed to living in.

"Ma'am. It's time."

To her like that, the housekeeper, who was serving the Hanover family, called out. Many servants are among the few who have decided to accompany her as she leaves.

"Right..."

With words of recognition in his mouth, Theresa's mother, inside, does not try to move the spot. I couldn't leave the Imperial Capital, but I refused to move my legs.

I had no choice but to wait for her determination, both the housekeeper and the other servants, but one carriage approached me so as to disturb that feeling.

"Oh, somebody move the carriage. I'll get in the way."

"Yes."

Jiazai instructed him to move the carriage, but before it was made, the carriage that appeared came right near him and stopped in front of him.

A man coming out of that carriage approaches Theresa's mother and housekeeper.

"Excuse me, I'll move this carriage right away"

"Oh, no. I didn't come here to complain, I wanted to ask you something."

"Is that what you want to hear?

"Yes. Excuse me, are you from the Hanover family?

"Yes, sir."

Jiazai replies with an astonishing look. I don't recognize myself as a housekeeper. I didn't think he was someone who had a relationship with the Hanover family.

"Is that still true? I saw the carriage crest, and I thought it wasn't."

"What about you?

"My name is Otto from the Deto Chamber of Commerce. As a matter of fact, your Therese and I were classmates at the Imperial College."

"What? Theresa's?

Theresa's mother reacted to Otto's explanation. The appearance of an acquaintance of her missing daughter had created slight expectations.

"Excuse me, are you on Mr. Therese's mother?

"Yes, it is."

"Really? Nice to meet you. Thank you for being so close to Theresa in college."

"Really?

"Yes. Yeah, but that was on my own. Mr. Therese was always with His Majesty Claudia, so I was not so close to the civilian. But a few times, I had a chance to talk to Mr. Therese."

"Yes."

"How is Mr. Theresa? Rumor has it you're back at your parents' house."

"It's..."

Unfortunately, the mother's expectations were to disappear in an instant.

"Oh, is something wrong? Oh, why are you here in the first place?

I'm leaving the Imperial Capital.

"... apparently, there's something wrong with you. What do you think? If you don't mind, why don't you join us on the journey along the way? That said, until the next city."

"No, it's"

The first person I meet suddenly tells me to accompany him, but I get in trouble. There is no chance that they are deluding their identity.

"I'd like to talk to you. Some of my college friends still have a relationship. My friend is also a classmate of Theresa's, so I thought you'd mind."

"But..."

"Oh, I won't let you trust me all of a sudden, will I? What shall we do? Doesn't that mean I'm riding your carriage? Some escorts, you're relieved, right?

"Yes, but..."

"I am a merchant, so my face is quite wide and I have all sorts of handouts. I was wondering if I could help you if you had any problems."

"... ok. Okay, until the next city."

In the end, Theresa's mother lost Otto's push and was allowed to accompany her.

With Otto on board, the carriage began to take the streets. Theresa's mother and housekeeper ride the carriage.

It would be nice to say inadvertent for showing the color of vigilance, but for Otto, it would be more convenient to have fewer people.

"I see. Did that happen? What can I say about that?"

Otto, hearing the circumstances, just pretends that he can't find a good word of comfort. Because I know everything about the situation.

"Honestly, I'm still confused about how this happened."

"That would be so. So have you decided on a new place to settle down?

"I'm going to go to my parents' house"

"... I don't know if you'd like to hear this, but will your parents take it? Your parents are noblemen too."

"It's..."

Cheaply accepting people from houses disposed of by the state can cause disaster to reach home. If you are an aristocrat, there is ample refusal to take care of your home, and so was Theresa's mother's home.

"You still haven't got your word, have you?

"I used it, but I didn't hear back. But I can't stay in the Imperial Capital or forever, so I can't help it."

This is also why my mother is heading home alone. If it was just my daughter, I thought there was a chance she'd accept it.

"I ask you something unpleasant, but what about your life when you couldn't accept it?

"It's..., I have a buildup, so I can figure it out"

"Really?... Well, I guess it's time, no one's wearing it."

"What?"

Theresa's mother shows confusion at Otto, who has leopardized her attitude as soon as possible.

"Ki, you!

On the other hand, a house slayer who stood up to grab it would be great.

"Oh, please calm down. Nothing. I'm not going to work intact. There's something I'd like to talk to you about, so I just want you to listen."

"What is that!?

"Mr. Theresa is now under your command."

To calm the housekeeper, Otto suddenly put his core in his mouth with a full grin on his face.

"What? You know where Theresa is?

Theresa's mother reacts immediately to Otto's words.

"Yes. I still can't tell you where that is. Oh, let's take a look at this first"

That said, Otto took the letter out of his pocket and gave it to Theresa's mother.

"This is..."

"This is a letter from Mr. Therese."

"Well, it's definitely Theresa's letter. I wish I had practiced more, dirty letters"

"I don't know what it says there. But I will tell you that Theresa is not in the right place in a way that she never wants."

"Yeah. Right. It says so."

Theresa's mother's gaze remained pointed at the letter. Over and over, I follow the letters written by Theresa.

"Ma'am, what's in the letter?

"I was happy, thank you for giving birth," he said. That's all. Then you don't know anything. That girl is no longer. "

With a bitter laugh, from the eyes of her complaining mother, there were tears.

"Really? Happy Theresa."

"Now you know what's going on, don't you? Let me be a little more specific."

"Yeah, yeah."

"He is prepared to welcome you. But the place is not an empire."

"... where's Theresa?

Theresa's mother has never left the Empire. Even if they say it's outside the Empire, I'm not sure.

"Excuse me. I can't tell you that yet. If you don't keep it a secret, it could be dangerous for you."

"Really?"

"The danger comes from the Empire. So guess what."

"... I'm not sure."

Now we know that Theresa's mother doesn't understand Claudia's nature.

"Really? Well, that's better now. Now, there are a few conditions for welcoming me in. I'll explain that now."

"Yes."

"First, the first. If you go to that place, you will never be able to live in prosperity. Of course, it doesn't make life difficult."

"Um?"

"Don't you see now? You're in trouble. Uh, Mr. Therese is in a special position. If you're in that position, it doesn't seem strange to have a rather luxurious life."

"That's..."

Looks like she finally guessed something, and Theresa's mother has her eyes wide open to Otto.

"Have you got a little idea? But even if he cares about Theresa, he clearly distinguishes him from his family. I would not recommend using Mr Therese's status to go to that place if he seems to seek privileges. Because rejection is terrible."

"I can't believe it's a privilege. If I could live normally, so."

"If that's what you think, fine. Moving on to the second condition. In guiding you to that location, let me make sure you deserve it. It's not you, it's the people around you."

"Confirm?"

"If someone has a weird idea, it's also not advisable to go to that place"

"What's so weird about that?

"Prejudice, discrimination, privilege consciousness, well, you don't have a kiri when you put it up. Conversely, those who are serious and able to live a solid life, no matter where they are, will pass."

"Well, that's normal."

"If you can call that normal, you probably have no problem. Do you understand what I just said?

"I'm afraid I understand."

"If you can call that a shame, you'll be fine. If, from the house, there is someone who seems to have a problem, I'm sorry, but cut them off early."

"... I don't think he's in what's left"

Those who don't know what's going to happen next. I'm not a bad guy. But there are as many of them as there are good men in the tribe, but not in other races.

"I hope so. Either way, it's an assumption that we're going to that place. With the current story, can you decide?

"... will you be on Theresa's side?

"I can't do it every day. Because I'm not anywhere anybody can get in. But I'm free to see you. As long as Mr. Therese will allow it."

"Theresa's in the castle, and that's in the back, isn't it?

"Oh, yes, you lived in the castle, too, didn't you?

"Yes."

"You may say who you are. Mr. Therese has become the king's sideroom. He is also the Queen's Kingsguard."

"Kingsguard in the side room?

"Isn't that safer? The Queen and Mr. Therese have a good relationship."

"Right. Right."

Never heard of a Kingsguard in a side room, but Otto's explanation was to reassure his mother.

"That's all we've got to talk about. You know the house, right? But never talk out of your mouth. Those who envy it are at the apex of the Empire."

"Oh, I see."

"His Majesty Claudia..."

"It must be hard for you to be a nanny, but this is true. Now here's the story. Well, what do you want to do?

"Yes. Um, Mr. Kamui..."

"Don't say that name."

"Oh, yes, I did."

Kamui's name is better known to the people of the Empire than to the Republic of Artenkreutz. Besides, for better or worse.

"But you just figured it out, didn't you?

"I can only think of one person who is a king and likes Theresa"

An unexpected word out of Theresa's mother's mouth. Now it's Otto's turn to be surprised.

"It was quite a surprise from me knowing the two of you?

'Cause that's the only man I know who heard from Theresa's mouth.

"That's a bad word, isn't it?

"Even so, that's all I can complain about. It means he was deeply interested. If you can do something you don't like, you can do it. It's complicated, isn't it?

To the point where such a light mouth comes out, the mother's feelings are lighter.

"... you'll learn. So what do you do?

"On Theresa's side"

Theresa's mother chose not to get lost, but to go to the Republic of Artenkreutz. I didn't have to worry about going to a place where Theresa could be considered happy.

"Really? Now, stay on your way to the Oriental Uncle's trading capital. I'll put an escort on it, so if that person shows up, follow the instructions. He will also guide the way."

"Um, can't you accompany me?

"In an invisible way, I will follow you all. It's easier to protect."

There are reasons to be surprised when accompanied, but this was not spoken of. The escort is a demon or former bandit. It's a little too irritating.

"Really?"

"Well, I'll have a house to stay in the mall, so please live there for a while. If you decide that you have no problem, follow the instructions of another person as they will go to see you."

"Yes."

"Well, I'm around here"

"Aren't we going as far as the next city as this?

"In order for you to trust me, I came out, but in fact, I am also a little familiar with my face. I was wondering if it would be better if we didn't see each other too much."

"Yes."

"It may seem like you're exaggerating, but please don't think about it that way and act cautiously. That will lead you safely to your destination."

"Yes, I understand."

"Then can you stop the carriage?"

"Yes."

As soon as the carriage stopped, Otto moved on to his carriage and moved on.

"What a rush."

"We can also say that there are no gaps. As far as I heard earlier, you must have come to see me quite ready. Then act without alarm. If he is, so is he. Theresa was married to a good man."

"Yeah. Right."

Theresa's mother and housekeeper regarded Kamui's supine preparation as sincere. If this seems like it, you must be able to live in the Republic.

Theresa had a good family.