Chapter 48 (2/2)

“Ah, right.”

After being sent off by my father, Macho, I left to join the frontlines.

I got onto the carriage full of unknown adventurers.

We were headed straight to Ester-chan’s territory.

[Sophia-chan’s point of view]

This is bad. Tanaka-san has been drafted.

“W-What should I do.”

As might be expected, I don’t know what to do. I went to Ester-sama’s room to speak with Rebecca-san about everything that’s happening. She was busy tidying up the room but told me the basics of what’s happening.

What should I do?

What should I do?

What should I do?

No, I can’t act like this.

“it won’t do any good for me to start panicking.”

I should eat lunch so I can calm down.

Tanaka-san was able to defeat a dragon so I’m sure he’ll be fine. He’ll be right back in no time. Until then, I should really just enjoy this freedom I have.

I should be happy to have all this time to myself now. I’ll be able to live everyday doing the minimum amount of work required of me as a maid. Tanaka-san doesn’t clean up after himself at all, so it will definitely be easier being on my own.

“Anyway, I should go see what they’re serving in the kitchen.”

What could today’s meal be?

Yesterday, they served a delicious steak.

I got ready to leave Tanaka-san’s room with the service cart and had turned my attention to the kitchen and the meal that awaited me there.

And then I heard something.

“Excuse me! Tanaka-san! Tanaka-san!”

A voice could be heard from the entrance of the room. I could hear this voice calling out my Master’s name as well as pounding on the door. Depending on who’s on the other side of the door, I may have felt the need to call the guards. I was rather suspicious of who this person could be.

However, I know that voice.

“A-Allen-sama!?”

There’s no mistake. That voice belongs to Allen-sama.

I shouldn’t be thinking about eating right now.

“Wait a minute, I’ll be right there!”

I rushed to open the entry door.

On the way there, I made sure to fix my hair with a comb. I also made sure to tidy my clothes by fixing any wrinkles I saw and straightened my collar. Recently, I’ve really only been around Tanaka-san so I’ve started caring less about my appearance.

“Tanaka-san! Excuse me, it’s Saito!”

By the way, ever since yesterday, Allen-sama has insisted on being called ‘Saito’. Is this the result of some kind of punishment game? It doesn’t even sound like a person’s name. It actually sort of resembles Tanaka-san’s name.

“I’ll open the door right away!”

I grabbed the key and opened the door.

On the other side of the door I could seeah, Allen-sama~

Allen-sama looked really cool in his armour.

I could feel my heart beating faster. This is an entirely different thrill then putting my blood in Tanaka-san’s meals. I’m sure this is love. I could feel my armpits start to sweat just from being this close to him. If I were to ask myself which feeling I prefer, I’m not sure I could answer.

“Oh? Y-You’re here.”

“I-I’m very sorry, Allen-sama. Due to Fahren-sama’s influence, I became a maid in this school to take care of Tanaka-san.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes.”

I can’t let him misunderstand this situation. I need to clear it up before anything else. I can’t have him thinking that I’m involved with Tanaka-san in that way. Especially now that Allen-sama has separated from Ester-sama. I’m sure I have a chance now.

Tanaka-san isn’t here right now.

I’m sure he’ll leave right away once he knows that.

I’d like this to last a little longer though.

Allen-sama, looks serious.

“I’m sorry Sophia-san but there’s something I need to ask.”

“What is it?”

“Where is Tanaka-san?”

“Tanaka-san has already left to the frontlines.”

“i-is that so? Tanaka-san has already left.”

Allen-sama said this quietly to himself then looked down solemnly at his feet.

He’s so cool.

I can’t stand it.

I might start drooling soon.

“Then, Ester must have left already too.”

“I only heard this from Rebecca-san, but Ester-sama seems to have left the capital yesterday. Rebecca-san, said she was in a hurry so I’m sure she’s already long gone.”

“KuuIII just wanted to see her before she left!”

I’m sure he knows more about what’s going on in the war than most. I’m not surprised to see him so worried about Ester-sama. He must have ran the entire way here in his armour. There’s sweat pouring down his face and neck. It actually smells amazing. Is this the smell of a man?

“Allen-sama.”

Allen-sama really is a good man.

He seems like he might weep at any moment. He’s gritting his beautiful pure-white teeth. I’m sure he must be thinking about Ester-sama right now. I want him to show that same face when thinking about me.

“Thank you for telling me this.”

“N-No, it’s no problem!”

He’s trying his hardest.

“Umm, w-would you like a cup of tea?”

“I’m sorry but no. I need to leave to Tricklis right away.”

“I-Is that so.”

I was defeated so quickly.

There’s nothing else I can do to keep him here.

Ester-sama, is a tough opponent.

As you’d expect.

Even though she’s younger than me, she’s better than me in every way.

“Thank you. Someday, I’ll be sure to thank you properly.”

“N-No, your thanks is enough.”

“Well then, if you’ll excuse me.”

“Ah, yes.”

Allen-sama gave a knightly bow and ran down the corridor.

The sound of his heavy boots echoing down the corridor slowly faded.

“.”

I closed the front door once I could no longer see him.

I felt a little lonely.

“should I go get something to eat?”

Somehow, it seems that everyone but me is busy.