Chapter 703: Lets Have a Housewarming Party ⑤ (2/2)

[His Majesty, the King is indeed an attractive man…… but unfortunately, he is not to my liking. My husband is ”that fashion-conscious skeleton” that also interacts with Miyama-sama.]

[……Eh? Skeleton, you mean Sechs-san?]

[Indeed.]

It seems like Rachel-san is Sechs-san's wife. This may sound rude, but I honestly was a little surprised.

No, even though I understand that people of differing races fall in love in this world, it is still difficult to imagine the Lich Sechs-san being in love.

[Is it surprising? I don't really think that was the case though.]

Saying this, Rachel-san took off part of her armor and showed me her exposed arm. To my surprise, I saw what seemed to be the spherical joint of a doll in her elbow……

[I'm a Living Doll, a Demon who belongs to the so-called ”Undead”, so it's not that unusual for me to marry the fellow undead Sechs.]

[I- I see……]

I see, I had felt that there was something slightly off about her earlier…… but looking closely, I can see that Rachel-san's eyes weren't blinking at all.

Does that mean she's the same race as the magic doll, Zwei-san? Hmmm, when it comes to Demons, there are new things I learn whenever I meet one.

As I was having a light conversation with Rachel-san, thinking about such things, before I knew it, Lilia-san and Sieg-san had approached us.

The two of them moved up to Rachel-san and after bowing politely, Lilia-san spoke on Sieg-san's behalf.

[It's been a while, ”Knight Commander” Rachel.]

[Ohh, well, well, if it isn't Lilianne and Sieglinde. It has been a long time, hasn't it? ……Ah, excuse me. You're now the Duchess Lilia-sama, right?]

[Fufufu, I'm glad to see that you're as energetic as ever.]

[I think it's strange to describe a Living Doll such as I as energetic. It seems that both of you have become much stronger than when you were in the Knight Order. Especially Lilia-sama, I don't think I could compete with you anymore…… As your former superior, I'm proud to see that both of you have grown.]

Apparently, Rachel-san is the commander of the Knight Order of Symphonia Kingdom, and she's an old acquaintance of Lilia-san and Sieg-san, who used to belong to the Knight Order.

From the expression on Rachel-san's face as she said that she's no longer Lilia-san's match with a happy smile on her lips, somehow…… I could feel what kind of person she is.

<Afterword>

~ ~ Character Introduction ~ ~

Name : Rachel

Race : Living Doll (Undead)

Affiliation : Symphonia Kingdom, Knight Commander of the Royal Knights (Knight Commander since 650 years ago)

Strength : Viscount-level, High-ranking Demon (The reason why it is said that ”Count-ranks = National strength” is because all three Human kingdoms employ peerage-holders.)

Special Remarks : Had a rivalry with Bard, Knight Commander of Archlesia Empire. Sechs' wife. Just like Sechs, she has a rather peculiar tone of voice.

Serious-senpai : [……W- Well, it seems like the story's finally progressing…… the party is still not starting though!? Even though the title had already reached ⑤ , the party is still not starting!!!]