73 Episode 73 "Extra Part 5" Training the Natural Elf, Priestess, and Maiden Heart "".txt (1/2)

The kitchen of the lord's house was large and always packed with people.

Before I knew it, it had become Rafilia's role to bake breakfast bread there.

''I've been entrusted with the care of Iris-sama. I will do my best!

With that, Raphilia placed the shaped bread on a tray.

The cook, who has been with the company for 30 years, is a pleasant man and he heats up the cauldron just in time to bake the bread.

Uncle says.

He's got a lot of laughs now,” he said. That's all thanks to little Rafilia.

Oh, no, you're embarrassing.

It's partly because you no longer have a poisonous role to play, but it's also because you can now eat hot food. I'm talking about the fact that you used to eat cold food that looked so boring.

Really? ....... So it's all thanks to the master.

Raphilia couldn't help but hold her mouth as she watched the bread burn.

Uncle is a nice guy, but he talks a lot. I feel like I might accidentally slip up too.

Both Rafilia and Iris have many secrets, so we must be careful.

''Even so, making an elf a maid, as expected of Rafilia-chan's master, isn't it?

It's enough to convince a sea dragon.

It's not exactly a festival, is it?

It's nice how they can be so mean sometimes.

Well, he's still little, so he's bound to have a lot of experience.

I'd rather see Rafilia experience more than just a few things.

'...... You're talking about little Rafilia's master (Lady Iris), aren't you?'

...... Yes, we're talking about Master, right?

””.................. hahahahahahaha”

They looked at each other and laughed.

This was the only way to get out of trouble.

It was a maneuver that Raphilia had learned during her years of wandering.

The bread was baking as we talked, so we decided to put it on a tray and take it to our room.

Today's breakfast is freshly baked bread and boiled eggs. It's fish in vinegar and fruit.

The fish used in the pickling is a high quality fish called ”swordfish”. The head is literally shaped like a sword. The meat is tasty.

The fruit is a fresh yuguesca (green apple) from the south. Shall I peel it normally, or shall I try to peel it while jumping in the air (I didn't say I could)?

As Rafilia was walking down the corridor, a tall man came from the other side.

Short, cropped hair. A trimmed beard. The black clothes are glossy and shiny and would normally be intimidating, despite the fact that he was asleep and waking up, but unfortunately that's not the case with Rafilia.

While receiving a strong look straight into her eyes, Rafilia feels, ”Ah, you're a lord, aren't you? You're Iris-sama's dad.”──that's all.

In the first place, I don't think the lord-san has any business in the kitchen. The outfit of coming around the corner of the corridor now also feels somewhat contrived.

But it doesn't matter because it's for their convenience, and if you don't go back to your room soon, you'll end up losing your breakfast. I'm looking forward to hearing Iris-sama say that it's delicious. Even more so after hearing that he was only able to eat cold food because of the poisonous role he played in the past.

Why is the lord blocking my path? You are such a bother, aren't you?

You're a pain in the ass,” he said. You're the new maid, Rafilia-Grace, right?

No need for an introduction. What do you want to know?

I hurry, so I cut in quickly and easily.

The lord glares at the rude elf. But after all, I don't feel anything.

If this was a master, I would get a thrill if he looked at me for a second, if he spoke to me, I would go 'thump', and if he stared at me, I would shake my head. I guess he's not as good as the master, isn't he? I'm sorry.

You must have been waiting here because you wanted to hear what Iris-sama or the Master had to say, right?

No, it's not: ......

I don't mind. All I want to do is bring you a hot meal. I'll be happy to answer your questions, but I'd appreciate it if you'd be quick about it. But I hope you'll be quick about it.

''Oh, right, so ...... you're not going to the 'Sea Dragon Hero''s house today?'''

The lord-sama looked away and asked with a coughing fit.

'I'm curious as a father, how far is the relationship between Iris and the brave Lord ......? Do you have any plans to have children ......?

And that's what my lord told me.

It was Iris's room.

Rafilia said while tearing bread from the table and making a cup of tea for Iris.

'For now, I've answered 'I'll check with him,' but what should I say in that situation?'

You can tell it like it is.

Iris frowned and threw the egg-dipped bread into her mouth.

She wipes the crumbs from her fingers with her stark white nightie. Her hair is still ruffled, but she's stopped trying to get around in front of her fellow slave, Raphilia. Especially when it's just the two of us. It is Iris's motto that she doesn't keep secrets from her dearest friends.

The only thing she wants to keep secret from her father is the fact that she has a master-slave contract with her brother. The only thing I want to keep from your father is the master-slave contract with your brother, because there is nothing else to hide between Iris and your brother.

'Okay. Then I'll be honest: 'We kissed twice and took a bath together once. I'll be honest with you, 'Two kisses and one bath together'.

Gubbo!

Iris, who was on the verge of drinking her tea, held her mouth.

'Wow, wow. Dear Iris. Please don't drown on the ground!'

Raphilia rushes over and holds out a cup of water.

Iris wipes her mouth with a napkin and looks resentful.

'Duh, duh, who do you think is to blame?　Shisho!

You said you wanted to be honest.

'Too honest!　And ...... that kiss is for the use of skills, so it doesn't count ....... Kissing your brother will be a little better when you are in a ...... proper and memorable mood.

Iris, holding her reddened cheeks, shook her head to break the delusion.

'Anyway!　I respect my master's frankness, but you could use a little more maidenheadedness, couldn't you?

I've got a damsel in distress.

...... Are you sure?

I'm the one who corrects the letters to the Master that you write to him every night.

'Because ...... you have to put your thoughts into it to move your brother's heart. And Iris doesn't have a heart for poetry. That's where Master's poetry skills come in.

I've already put enough thought into it, so I think it's time to give it to the master.

Is that what you're saying about not having a maiden's heart?

That's not true. I know exactly what's in your heart, Iris.

...... for example?

”When you flush your back in the bath, I want you to imagine my hands are your master's hands and I want you to know that you are breathing hot air.

No, I didn't!　I didn't!

Iris gasped and waved her hand.

Then, reflexively, I go to the window. Outside the window, I can see Nagi's house across the forest. There's no way she can hear him talking from this distance, but Iris' face turns red at the thought of being heard.

Iris growls, ”Mmmm,” and glares at Raphilia's face.

She's a respected teacher, but the lack of delicacy is troubling. It's also troubling to see that he's taller than I am, and that the big fruit twitches against his chest when he moves.

If I had that much, I wouldn't have to continue the endless loop of writing and hiding a letter to my brother, writing and hiding it.

''Anyway, I'm going to ask Master to train his maidenhood a little more.

Well, why not?

'Anything. Read and study this book.

Iris took a book from the bookshelf, bound with a string.

''It's a love story that is very popular these days. I think my master would understand the maiden's heart if he read it.'

'The Knight Prince Helmatoka and the Holy Princess Filialuna'?

Yes. It's a tragic love story between a prince who stands against the demonic dragon tribe and a princess who is destined to serve them.

Huh. A prince chosen by lore or a princess blessed by ancient magic doesn't seem very realistic.

Master is an elf, right?　He's skilled in magic!

Well, but since you recommended it, I'll read it.

''Yes. By the way, that's the first volume, 'Demon Army Attack Edition'. Right now, it's up to the 12th volume, 'Divine Sword Awakening Arc'. Let's read it together, Master.

(2 hours later)

''U, u, u, u, u... Why, why can't Prince Hermatica understand the feelings of Princess Filialuna!　He wants to follow you to the 'Abyssal Dungeon' attack, so why don't you just take him with you!

''Isn't that right?　Why is it 'Let's get married after we finish this dungeon attack' here!　It's strange!　To live together and die together is what lovers are for!

But I can understand why the prince doesn't want to put the princess in danger.

'I understand. But the princess's indolence in waiting for the prince's return for six months is already .......

Dear Iris, please let me continue.

I'm sorry. The author died of the epidemic, so it's unfinished.

Oh no!

'I'm sorry. I wanted to share this disappointment with my mentor: ......

”'Aaaaaaahhhhhh'

So, after enjoying the love story of this world, the two of them...

I wasn't feeling up to it, so I decided to go to Nagi's house for a visit.

Welcome, you two. Are you going to have lunch?

'My dear prince, I am extremely grateful to you. I can only express my gratitude to you for your hospitality in a land of peace, where I can do nothing but wait for your return. At the very least, grant me the honor of nipping your hand in the palm of your hand as it passes over all difficulties.

...... Yes?

Just when I thought I was coming to visit, Raphilia said something weird.

She's on her knees, or rather, she's on her knees in the doorway as usual.

'Um, Iris, what's this?'

Right now, Master is training his maidenhood.