“Ah, that guy’s going to go on a journey after about a week.” (Arnold)
“Is that so?” (Raive)
“Until then, I thought I would show him around the city. Since I was here, I also decided to drop by and see you.” (Arnold)
“So I’m just an add-on!?” (Raive)
A fist came into contact with Arnold’s skull once more.
“O-ow!” (Arnold)
“Quiet down, and endure it!” (Raive)
“… By the way, how are things going on your end?” (Arnold)
According to Raive, she had been working here as a maid for a number of years. Contrary to her appearance and personality, she worked diligently and made it up the ranks to Head Maid.
The King was quite fond of the meals she made, and happily ate them. She had heard of the war, but did not participate in it.
It’s not that she couldn’t fight, but she obstinately stood by her position as not to.
She became a maid because she wished to make people happy. She didn’t want to use her powers to harm anyone after all this time.
That’s why she felt great relief upon learning that Arnold did not come to go to war. He wasn’t the best brother, but he was still precious family. She didn’t want him to be taken away by the war.
“Did you know about it, Raive?” (Arnold)
“About what?” (Raive)
“The war is over.” (Arnold)
The cigarette dropped from her mouth onto the floor. She hastily picks it up, and puts it into an ashtray-like fixture. But her eyes remained open wide.
“W-what are you saying?” (Raive)
“I understand your reaction. But this is information from master.” (Arnold)
“…… Is this for real?” (Raive)
She was still half in doubt, but Rarashik’s information was quite reliable.
“Yeah, it seems both sides suffered no casualties. They should be returning soon.” (Arnold)
At that time, a large noise sounded out. Everyone turned their attention to its source.
“I-is that true?”
Standing there was the first princess, who was held from battle. The princess, Kuclear.