161 Division IX Disqualification of Maids (1/2)

There you are. It's good to be home.

I came back to my room and lay down on the floor.

'It's true ...... I would never have given permission for this to happen if I knew it was going to happen.

On the contrary, Belle was in a very bad mood.

Well, if there was so much at stake, she'd be angry.

I'm sorry. Can't we just say that it's a good thing that I learned some useful information?

If I hadn't met the Demon Lord today, I would have been scared shitless of the information I got.

I don't regret it at all.

''That's nothing compared to Leo-sama's life!　I'm not sure I'd be able to live without Leo-sama, you know?

'Wow, okay, ....... But isn't it nice to know who Belle's parents were?

It was also surprising to see that Belle was the daughter of the Beast King, and I think it was a great gain to know that she was properly loved?

Yes. But not so much more important than Master Leo.

'Really?　Don't you think Belle would like to visit her hometown?

''No. . . my home is that orphanage, and I don't want to risk going to a place that I know is already destroyed.

Oh, here it is: ...... I'm getting violent.

What if I could take you there?

”All the more so. I've told you many times, Master Leo is my priority. I don't want you to do anything dangerous. You heard what the devil king said, didn't you?　It's dangerous outside the Empire. So I'm against going outside the Empire, right?

I don't know what to do ......, but whatever I say, they're going to oppose me.

We need to get him in a good mood first.

Okay, okay, ...... and then we'll go when it's safer.

...... then.

Oh, that's good. Oh, that's a breakthrough.

And I know you still want to go back to where you were born.

Well, let's do our best to make the world a better place.

Now that we have a goal, let's go for it!

I don't think it's necessary for Leo-sama to risk it all to make the world a peaceful place: ...... No, rather not.

Oh, is that coming now?　Hmmm. ...... What can I do?

Why?　It's more fun to have some sort of goal in mind, right?

Bell's not in a very good mood today: .......

It's not good!　Master Leo, please take care of yourself a little more!　Even today, put yourself in my shoes, having been shown nearly killed by a dragon!

Yeah, you just saw me get blown up by a dragon: .......

If you think about it, I've been worrying about Belle all day .

The demons in the demon forest alone were a terror to Belle,...... the demon king and other reincarnated people, and then the dragon got to me,...... Yeah, it's just a normal thing that breaks my heart.

”I'm sorry......Oh, he's gone.

I noticed Belle's state of mind and tried to apologize in good faith, but she walked out of the room .

'Huh, I wonder what I should do: ......'

Should I chase them?　Or would it have the opposite effect if you went after it?

You should go and apologize.　Sister Elle used to tell me that if I made the other person unhappy, I had to go apologize immediately with an apology, right?

'Yeah, well, you know what the ...... apology is?　And ...... Lou, why are you here?

I turned around and saw Lou creeping out of my bed.

”We missed you all at the castle today, so I took a nap in Leo's bed.

Oh, by the way, Shelly and Lina have been busy with their magic training lately, and Elsie is busy with the development of the underground city, which is finally in full swing: .......

Indeed, Lou would have been busy . But now that I think about it, you should have brought Lou with you.

Then we could have gotten the materials more safely.

Well, that's no use talking about it now.

Yeah, ...... don't tell Elsie, Shelly and the others what you just heard, okay?

'What?　Why?

I don't need to know that.

I know that Lou is on the side of Elsie and Shelly.

If I tell you that Sherry and the others are going to be mad at me, I'll never take their side.

Hmmm. Well, all right. I'll fix you up with some dragon meat. Did you fight a dragon?

”Oh, oh, ...... the meat of the dragon.

You think Lou is going to offer you a deal?

Hmmm . My sister Elle taught me that when she asked me to do something for her, I had to negotiate with her to make sure I got paid for it.

As I chuckled at Lou, who said that, and smiled at his chest, I couldn't help but think, Elsie, you did it ...... .

Yo, that's great. ......

'Besides, don't you have to go and apologize to Belle?　We've got to be quick, okay?

'Oh, yes!　What do you think I should do as an apology?

Hmmm. What about Leo's pants?　Belle, I've been collecting Leo's pants in a box under the bed with great care, haven't I?

My pants?

'Really?　My pants, are they worth that much?

I mean, isn't that what they do to you if you see what's under the bed?

'Well?　Isn't there one for Bell?

Yeah ......, I'm going to go to Bell's anyway.

Well, I'd better apologize first.

SIDE: Bell.

I ran out of Leo-sama's room and went back to my room and cried alone .

''Ugh ...... hate me already ......''

Why would you say something watered down when Leo-sama is trying to do his best: .......

You're just saying that because you're worried about Leo-sama.

Leo-sama, you're so kind to try to make me feel better in this way, but I'm the one who has to ask for Leo's mood: .......

Haha, I've been taking too much advantage of the kindness of Leo-sama lately. .......

Even if Sherry and the others approve of me, I am only a maid, I must not get too proud.

I have to do my duty as a maid of honor: .......

Still, Master Leo...... do you know how much I was in a hurry when Master Leo was blown up by a dragon?　I was so anxious and worried that I couldn't cry, you know?

To think that Leo-sama will now have to fight people who are a step stronger than that: ......

I'm so worried about you I can't sleep at night. What are you going to do about it, Mr. ...... Leo?

Well, I don't think I'm gonna be able to sleep alone for much longer, so it was nice to see that. Can you sleep with me from now on until we have peace?

!

I heard a familiar voice and turned around in a hurry to see Leo-sama's face peeking through the door .

'Oh, I'm sorry . But I did knock, okay?　There was no response, so I opened the door to check, and I heard voices.

'Er, uh, ......'

Did you hear that?

What am I going to do? ...... How far was I with my voice?

I was upset that Leo-sama had heard me, and I couldn't get out of the conversation as I wanted to .

''I'm sorry . I'm sorry I let you go to the Demon Forest with the promise that I wouldn't do anything dangerous, but I'm sorry I did something dangerous!　Dude, please ...... could you put me in a better mood?

Leo-sama apologized as he got on his knees on the ground and rubbed his head against the ground .

It's always like a ritual when Leo-sama really apologizes, and I'm sure Leo-sama used to say dogeza .......

'No, I'm the one who apologizes ...... sorry for being so cocky.

I panicked and apologized with a dogeza as well.

'No. . It's my fault. So please, please forgive me. I'll give you some pants or something.

'So what's the point of forgiveness ...... pants?　Pants?

I looked up at the unexpected words.

Perhaps noticing this, Leo-sama also looked up awkwardly.

'Oh, Lou said ...... no, I didn't say anything.

Leo-sama started to make some excuses, and I silenced him with a single glare .

''I see . For now, I'll scold Mr. Lou later, Leo-sama ......

'Yes, yes ...... what is it?　Whoa!

I pushed Master Leo down on the bed and got into a riding position.