"Mr. Wright, excuse me."
Thank you, May.
The office on the bottom floor of Naraka.
I was concentrating on paperwork in the office. [M]
Today's side maid was supposed to be in charge of the maid director, May.
She smiles back at me when she brews tea. [M]
It's been a long time since I've been alone.
Nevertheless, I myself couldn't afford to spend time alone with May for the first time in a long time.
I have a headache problem... I think about 'Punishment for Ellie'.
Why should I punish Ellie?
A short while ago, she allowed Miki, the Magus kingdom, to enter "Giant Tower Street", where she was in charge.
As a result, some information was leaked outside and a Daigo with the self-proclaimed most powerful mythical class (Mitrosy Class) "Spirit Double Sword" was attacked.
The damage was minor, but Ellie felt responsible for the incident and pleaded "I want you to punish me."
I said, "I'm not solely responsible for Ellie," but she didn't convince me that "the reward and punishment are the essence of the organization."
With May's backing, I promised to punish her at a later date.
(But what kind of punishment should I give Ellie...)
Honestly, I still think Miki's "Tower Street" intrusion is not Ellie's fault, but my own responsibility for managing everything.
But Ellie is not convinced.
I understand it is also necessary to relieve her self-blame....
(It doesn't make sense if it's too light, and even if it's too heavy, it could have a negative impact on some of Ellie's roles, such as "Naraka" and "Giant Tower"....)
They had to be given a punishment that was not too light and not too heavy, but the salted plum was very difficult.
(Actually, it's not just Ellie's fault, he's scared of tin, and it doesn't have a good effect on Yume or Nazna.... Should I dispose of Miki and turbid tea as a messenger to disturb "Tower Street"?
The power of the "SSSR Cursed Collar" weakened levels down, magic, reduced physical abilities, and restrictions on the benefits (gifts) held, making executions easier - but I quickly shook my head.
(It would be a waste to dispose of the information source caught in the corner. I don't think you understand the importance of information...)
In the "Race Gathering" era, there was little knowledge and I didn't understand the importance of "information", but thanks to Mae's education, I now understood it to such an extent that I hated it.
It causes trouble to tin, but there is no way we can easily dispose of the source of information called Miki, which we have obtained at the corner.
(After all, there is no alternative but to punish Ellie for being too light and not too heavy.....)
Eventually, it returns to its original conclusion.
"Haaa...."
I accidentally sighed deeply. [M]
"... Master Wright, you look tired."
May came out with a deep sigh.
I answered, holding my temples tightly with one hand.
"It's okay physically, but mentally...."
"... it's poisonous to your body to think too much. Why don't you take a break?
May advises her to open her mouth and sits on the sofa and pounds her knees.
I understood my intentions and realized that my cheeks became red.
At the same time, I remember about three years ago.
(― The night Mae helped me fall to the bottom of the "Naraka", betrayed by the members of the "Race of Races", you gave me a lap pillow to faint with physical and mental fatigue.)
At that time, I felt the back of my head wrapped in a soft, good smell.
But sooner than Mae realized that she had been knee-rested, she remembered the fact that members of the Race of Races betrayed her and became confused.
I remember that May gently hugged me and calmed me down.
Looking back, it was one of my memories, but I was mentally tough at the time.
It was only natural that I was able to overcome that mental state to avenge the members of the "Race of Races", and Mae was there to support me.
Mae and I have grown the "Naraka" so far with two tripods.
Looking back now is a really good memory.
I missed the old days and decided to accept May's offer, which was a bit embarrassing.
Well, let's take a break.
"Yes, don't hesitate to rest"
My cheeks are loosened by the sound of joy that seems different from the usual sound.
Keep your head on May's lap and meditate.
The smell is as good as it was at the time, and the softness of the knee, calming body temperature, and feeling spread to the back of the head.
In addition, May began stroking my head with love. [M]
It is caressed like a child, but there is no discomfort.
Rather, she stroked me in a way that conveyed her love for me. On the contrary, it was calming.
Unlike the members of the False Race, I have trusted friends who can walk with me.
You can decide by consulting with them without bothering one person.
I'm sure I'll come up with a good idea that I can't think of by myself.
When I realize that fact, my shoulders become a little lighter. [M]
When it got lighter, my drowsiness slowly pushed up.
"... May, wake me up when I'm asleep."
I was afraid.
May replies to my instructions with love. [M]
While listening to her reply, I relieved myself and forgave myself to the sleeping devil.
It was like a baby whose mother was sleeping with her, leaving her defenceless consciousness in the dark.