197 - - Extra Edition Ice Heat Consultation

UR, Flaming Heat Freezing Grappler Ice Heat, Level 7777

She is the deputy head maid at the lowest level of "The Abyss.

When May, the head maid, leaves "The Abyss," Ice Heat takes over for her and is in charge of internal administration.

She also served as Light's escort when he moved to the lowest level of the "Abyss.

Ice Heat has been having some problems recently, so he asked his friend "UR, Chimera Mela Level 7777" for advice.

The time is night.

At the bottom level of the "Abyss" cafeteria, "UR, Ice Heat Level 7777, Grappler of Flaming Heat and Freezing" and "UR, Chimera Mela Level 7777" were in the same room. UR, Chimera Mela Level 7777" sit side by side on a couch and sip tea brewed by Ice Heat. The first time I saw the "I" in the name of the "I" was in the "I" column.

In the past, when Ice Heat listened to Mera's complaints, it was about alcohol, but tonight she brewed tea because she was in a position to ask for advice.

The sight of Mera, who is over two meters tall, and Ice Heat, who has red hair on the right side and blue hair on the left side, sitting side by side, stood out even from a distance.

Mela dexterously grabs a cup of tea with her palm-hidden sleeve and takes a sip before cutting him off.

What is it that you want to talk about?

Actually, I've been having a bit of trouble lately. ......

Trouble?　The f*cking serious, good-natured, quick-decision-making Ice Heat?"

Mela opens her big mouth to express her surprise.

Seeing her surprise, Ice Heat's cheeks puffed up.

Even Ice Heat has his worries. I mean, what do you mean by 'd*mn serious, good girl'?"

'Kekekekekekeke!　Bad, bad."

Ice Heat stares at her, staring at the words of her close colleague's assessment.

Mera apologized with a somewhat amused laugh.

This was an exchange because the relationship was not one that would become acrimonious over this level of slight.

So, what on earth is bothering you?　Did you find out that the fairy maids are afraid of you behind your back?　Or that they are jealous that you are Light-sama's bodyguard and will be by his side the whole time he is in the "abyss"?　And then there's the fact that ...... hair is divided into red and blue, but people say it's the opposite, that it's less unique?"

Wait a minute, what are you talking about?　Is that what they say about Ice Heat behind your back!"

I'm going to go to .......　No?　And you didn't know that?　Uh, ...... sorry, forget it."

How could I forget!"　Who the hell are you!　Who is saying that behind your back!　The fairy maids?

Kekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekeke!　I'll keep quiet.

Mela turns to the day after tomorrow and drinks her tea.

She persisted for a few minutes, but she never spoke.

Ice Heat gives up and proceeds with the story.

I'll pursue this matter at length later--kohon, the trouble with Ice Heat is that I don't feel I'm being relied upon by Master Light as much as Mera and Tin are. ......

?"　Again, outlandish. How is it possible that Ice Heat is not dependent on Master Light?"

In fact, since the defeat of the Giant Elven Tower,...... I have not been called upon by the Dwarven Kingdom or the Confederacy of Beastmen, and I have been on standby in the Abyss.

In the Dwarf Kingdom, Mera and Tin were both called to the "Ruins of a Large Past Civilization.

In the United Beastmen Kingdom, both Mera and Tin were required to be scouts in order to secretly take hostages and slaves (humans) out of the country by transition.

Both Tin and Mera are capable of scouting.

Therefore, they participated in the rescue operation of the Allied Beastmen Nations.

At the same time, Ice Heat was waiting at the bottom of the "Abyss.

Ice Heat folds his hands on the table with his elbows on the table and lays his forehead on the table.

The actual "ice heat" is a kind of a "no-frills" type of heat, which means that the ice heat will not be able to be used properly on the ground because of the fact that it burned to death the twin elves in an instant, rather than fighting them properly on the first floor of the Elf Tower. Ice Heat has become a 'useless human resource' in Light-sama's mind. ......

Kekekekekeke!"　No, no, no, I think you're overthinking that by any amount.　If we treat Ice Heat as a 'useless force on the ground' to that extent, then Nazna-sama will never be allowed on the ground again, right?"

In the past, I fought a battle with twin elf brothers, Nia and Kia, who belong to the "White Order" of the Queen Elf Kingdom, on the first floor of the "Giant Tower.

If Ice Heat exerted himself lightly, Nia and Kia were mortally wounded to the point that they would have died instantly without Ellie's protection.

On the other hand, Nazna defeated the leader of the "White Knights," the strongest knighthood in the Queen Elf Kingdom, with a single flash of her sword, and punched a hole in the "Giant Tower," which made Ellie plenty angry.

Which of the two is more problematic, Nazna's overkill or her breaking of the wall?

'Kekekekekeke!　That's a bad habit of Ice Heat. You think too much. If Light-sama thought Ice Heat was a useless human resource, he would not have entrusted them with the management of the lowest level of the "Abyss," the place to which Atashi and I are returning. Rather, he trusts her on the same level as Mei-sama, and that's why he entrusts her with the management of the "abyss" when she goes above ground. The Dwarves and the beastmen just happen to not be called in if they don't fit the bill in terms of ability."

I wonder if that's so. ......"

Kekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekeke!　Of course it is!　If you still can't shake off your apprehension, I suppose you could ask Mr. Wright directly, huh?"

What a load of crap!　There is no way I can make Master Light give up his valuable time for Ice Heat!　Isn't that disrespectful!"

In response to Ice Heat's yell, Mela tsked without changing her easygoing attitude.

Kekekekekekeke!"　Really?　I think it's rather painful not to know that Ice Heat is worried about 'not being needed' and to find out later, don't you?　Mr. Wright is a kind man, and I think he would be happier if you were honest with him about what's on your mind."

............, I wonder if that's true."

Yes, yes, yes. If you don't feel comfortable taking up Mr. Wright's time, why don't you ask him through Ms. Mei?　Mr. May is Ice Heat's direct supervisor. She wouldn't be impervious, would she?"

...... Surely there is a way to have Ms. May speak to her at the right time, rather than asking her directly."

Ice Heat nodded repeatedly, convinced by Mela's advice.

Ice Heat turns to Mera once again.

Mela, thank you. I'll talk to May-sama about it as soon as I get a chance. I'm really glad Mera listened to me."

Kekekekekekekekeke!　Don't worry about it. I'm just thanking you for listening to me complain.

Mela lightly lifts her cup and responds with a smile.

Ice Heat seems to be truly grateful, brewing a fresh pot of tea from her own hands and even offering her tea cakes.

After that, the girls had a lively conversation until late at night.