Chapter 896 – Ep.894 the Collapsed Empire
Everyone was gathered in the break room, so I took them to the office one floor above.
“Sit comfortably.”
“”…””
There was no shy answer.
So, I first sat down on my butt on the soft sofa.
When I sat down, they both moved as if they had been waiting.
The problem is that the directions the two are heading in are different.
“…”
“…”
Melbourne sat across from me and Rita stood behind me as if it was natural.
‘Did I make a mistake?’
When I told them to sit comfortably when they came in, I was telling them both. However, it seems that Rita had no idea that she was included, perhaps because she had been serving me all the way from the Demon Continent.
“Rita?”
[ Yes. Master. ]
Almost immediately as the title ‘Master’ came out of Rita’s mouth, Melbourne’s stiff shoulders trembled.
“Well, what should I say? Since I’m not a guest, would you like to sit comfortably next to me?”
[If the master orders. ]
Only then did Rita come forward and quietly sit down next to me with her butt down.
“First of all, since we will be together from now on, I will briefly…”
“”… ?””
The two people who were looking at each other turned their gazes towards me when I suddenly closed my mouth while speaking.
“Huh, Rita?”
[ Yes. Master. ]
“I’d like to introduce you instead of anything else, but do you mind if I reveal how much?”
[ … ? ]
“… ?”
Rita tilted her head, and I couldn’t help but tilt her head as well.
That’s because Rita’s case involved several quite sensitive parts.
The fact that he is the second-in-command of the Demon Continent right now, that he is a member of the succubus race that does not exist now, and that he is active in the body of a doll, etc.
[I have sworn to follow my master. So, everything about me can be done as you wish. ]
“… “I will always be grateful.”
[ It was nothing. ]
In fact, apart from being grateful, I felt a little burdened at times, but there was no need to say that out loud to her, so I lightly patted Rita’s head and then repeated what she had said earlier.
“Melbourne.”
“Yes. “Mr.
[ … ]
‘… ?’
Is it because of my mood?
I think Rita flinched just for a moment.
“First of all, everything I’m saying from now on is true. So don’t be too surprised, just listen for now.”
“… All right.”
I could see her already stiff body becoming even stiffer.
It’s not something to be that nervous about, but anyway.
“First of all, this name is Rita. And of the Demon Continent…”
I told her everything about Rita, step by step, just as I had explained her existence to Mariel.
And after telling the whole story.
“… Honestly, this is a story that is hard to believe. But on the other hand, there is no reason not to believe it. “More than anything, she met him first.”
“You mean Mariel?”
“…”
Instead of answering, she nodded her head up and down once.
“… Question, are you okay?”
“Uh. It’s okay.”
Melbourne looked at Rita sitting next to me for a moment and then asked me.
She said, “You said you were the second leader in the Demon Continent. Other mines below… No, it doesn’t seem that different from other people. “Is there any special reason?”
“Did I explain that Rita’s body is a doll?”
“That’s right.”
“Rita needs her magic power to move, and someone has to fill her magic power. But now, one-third of the required magic attribute?”
[It’s one-fifth. Master. ]
“They say so. “Maybe that’s why it feels that way.”
“Okay.”
Melbourne nodded, taking a look at Rita from her head to her feet.
[ Master. ]
“Uh. Say.”
Rita, who was sitting quietly, glanced at Melbourne with wide-open eyes and said,
[ Even in my current state, I can easily subdue you. ]
“… Like.”
Dismissal—!!
“Wait a minute!!”
I clearly saw blue sparks flying at the point where their gazes intersected.
“Order? Ah, rank is important. But can you be patient for now?”
[ … Sorry. ]
“… Sorry.”
Fortunately, the two quickly lost their momentum and bowed their heads in apology.
… Wow, look at the cold sweat on her hands.
I wiped the sweat that had come out without a trace on my pants.
[For the sake of fairness, I will not use both hands. ]
“… “It’s unnecessary consideration.”
[Even if you refuse, I will take care of it, so don’t decline. ]
“…”
Haha, yes. Just hit and fight.
I just leaned back on the sofa and watched them, intending to see how far they were going to go.
[ … ]
“…”
I don’t know if it was because they had both served their superiors for a long time, but they were very quick to notice.
“Why? Continue. “Why don’t you just go out and have a fight?”
[ … Master. ]
Without a moment of hesitation, Rita got off her couch and immediately got down on her knees.
OK.
Thud!
“… “Sir, please punish me.”
Since I only have one arm, it must be difficult to balance.
Melbourne placed his remaining arm behind his back and used his head to strike a perfect prone position.
‘Ah, why don’t I just order it.’
It’s no joke, but if it weren’t for Marvius’ request, she wouldn’t have given Melbourne such a thing.
However, regardless of my perplexed feelings about being caught between the two, Melbourne is now facing Rita with a desire to win or a good win… Anyway, just as Marvius said, the effect was taking place.
“Both of you, sit down right away.”
Wow!
As soon as I spoke, they quickly got up from their seats and sat back down on the sofa very casually.
“Puh…”
It wasn’t just a performance, but it actually made me feel a little sick, so I wiped my face and let out the remaining tension in my lungs in a sigh.
“This is Melbourne. The head of the Royal Guard who was the Crown Princess’ closest associate and was respected by all knights of the empire… “He was, but now he is my servant.”
[ … ? ]
Rita, who had finally calmed down and sat down calmly, tilted her head crookedly.
[ Master? I’m sorry, but could you say that again? ]
“Uh, okay. This is my servant. You heard it right. So, just be quiet for now.”
[ … Yes. ]
“Your head too.”
[ … ]
“Okay. Kind.”
He patted Rita’s head and praised her as she straightened her head again.
If I can calm it down like this, I’m willing to pet it as much as I can.
“Melbourne.”
“… Yes. “Mr.
It seems like the eyes were moving busily.
However, with Melbourne’s gaze looking towards me in a straight posture, I was unable to think further and had to open my mouth.
“If you wish now, I will let you live as a knight again.”
“… Sir. “I have already sworn allegiance to you.”
“Becoming a knight doesn’t mean you go against your oath.”
“…”
A moment of silence.
I waited patiently, stroking Rita’s thighs to give her enough time to think.
“Father.”
When about ten minutes had passed, Melbourne raised his head and looked at me again with determined eyes.
“I am your faithful servant. So, even if I have to lift a sword, I will carry it as a servant. “There is no law that prohibits servants from carrying a sword.”
“… “I insisted.”
As I was preparing to raise her words to her again, I ended up laughing at her decision.
“Melbourne. “I will respect your decision.”
“Thank you.”
There was something about her that was quite different from when she begged him to kill her, as she bowed her head with an emotion that made her heart melt.
“Rita.”
[ Yes. Master. ]
“Is it possible to make just the arms separately?”
[ Of course. However, since production is not my field, I think I will have to find a separate meister. ]
“Did you hear? I will take responsibility for the severed arm and do something about it. Well, I guess it will take some time.”
“… “I look forward to the day when I will receive favor from you.”
“What. “Are you pressuring me to do something quickly?”
“Uh, like that?! “It’s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!!”
“It’s a joke.”
“… “Buguun.”
Melbourne must have been truly surprised, pouting her lips slightly as she let out a sigh of relief.
‘Well, it still looks much better.’
Now he’s starting to look a bit like a living person.
“Rita.”
[ Yes. Master. ]
“Can you make the clothes I’m wearing now?”
[ Of course. Although each Hmongma has a specialty, the tailoring is of a high standard because the clothing must be repaired individually. ]
“So, how much time do you need to make a new outfit?”
[Assuming you have enough magic attribute, one minute is enough. ]
“… “Isn’t it amazing?”
[ It was nothing. ]
I imagined sewing by hand, but when I listened to the one-minute time, it seemed like the clothes were woven using magic rather than hands.
“One minute… Well then, I guess it’s okay to leave it to me without any burden. Melbourne? “Do you remember the number of knights who committed the same crime as you?”
“… “It will be a little over one hundred.”
Sigh.
Then Rita quietly raised her hand and asked to speak.
“Why?”
[If you are the master’s new servant, you can also say that he is my successor. ]
“It’s not that I can do it, it’s my successor.”
[In that case, I will accompany that child as I need to greet the new successors and find out the exact numbers. ]
“Ah, ah, child… ?”
[ Are you dissatisfied? ]
Rita indifferently asked Melbourne, who was stuttering with a very shocked expression on her face.
“Uh, nothing… Ugh… Wow…”
[ Master. It seems that there is a need to also provide basic education. ]
“What…”
Melbourne looked at me with truly earnest eyes.
But.
“… “It’s necessary.”
“Boo, boo!!”
[ How dare the servant raise his voice to the master? ]
“Ugh… !!”
Melbourne shook her body and lowered her head as Rita shot her a look that bordered on contempt.
“Rita?”
[ Yes. Master. ]
I looked at Rita, who was clearly a doll, but her eyes were sparkling, and Melbourne, who was slowly getting ready to accept her fate.
“Well, in moderation… Know?”
[Don’t worry. ]
Is that the smile of a child who received a surprise gift?
‘… I don’t know.’
The path you chose.
I can only hope that I adapt quickly.
