290 11-3 Schwardberts Empire Sudden Butler

.........yeah. I think I went to bed after it got light.

And as for what we were doing until such a time, we talked until morning while being made into a hug pillow until Sicilia-sama fell asleep due to Sicilia-sama's frustration.

.........yes. I talked about it all night long!

I told you what I've been up to since I got here, what I ate with Iris and what we talked about... and I'm too asleep to remember what we talked about... .

It wasn't what I expected and hoped for, but I fought the bliss of being held in a cramped but cuddly pillow and the struggle of whether it was right to rub it or not, and before I knew it, I thought I had fallen asleep, but when I was woken up, Sicilia-sama was gone, and it was several hours after the morning when six disgruntled faces were waiting for me.

'Ooh...'

In front of my eyes, there was a huge wall like a city wall, and they continued in a row to the farthest point, standing as if to divide the land.

I've never seen the real thing, but I was shocked to see if the Great Wall of China is as magnificent as this.

And what was even more shocking was the number of people standing in line and the number of people guarding them.

The number of carriages lined up along the road was too numerous to count, and there was a constant stream of wagons going by from the other side of the hill.

"Hmmm. Magnificent, isn't it?

''Yes I didn't realize there were so many people here...''

''Well, the kingdom and the empire have been enemies for a long time as to which of them is the champion of the continent. In the midst of the periodic battles, the demon race intervened, so the two countries temporarily joined forces to defeat them, and from there, due to the presence of the demon king, the invasion of the demon race, and the increase in the number of demons, it was decided that the truce was not the time for people to fight each other.

It's a wise decision. If they're still fighting a war now, I'm going to be stunned.

Hmm. Right. I'm sure you'll find that this is the result of the distribution. The culture and goods of the kingdom spread to our country, and vice versa.

If the countries that were hostile to each other in the first place are connected, it is only natural that merchants selling their own specialties and the things that are lacking in the other country will expand their sales channels, and that traveling merchants will come and go.

In addition, the number of travelers and immigrants must be increasing as well as the development of new products to do business with.

''Ah........in a sense, the demon king has stopped the war.

''If you put it that way, that's true.... It is because of this that I met Iris and met you thanks to the Demon King. But the people who have fallen to the demon are the avenging enemies of humanity, so I won't condone them.

Sicilian-sama laughs merrily, but Sicilian-sama is in good spirits despite the fact that she should be sleep-deprived.......

I'm the one who can't stop missing........

But maybe that good friend of mine.........yes. It's also possible that they were enemies with their good friend Iris.

Even if a common enemy was born and not cooperating with each other, it would be a good thing that the war was gone.

''Come to think of it, not long ago, the road was halfway paved. Is it hard to fix because there are so many people on it?

Halfway through, the shaking became more noticeable, and when I took a look at it, I found that it was paved and on the road at least, but it wasn't as organized as it had been earlier in the day.

''Hmm?　Really?　I don't feel that way, but..... It's not as good as what's growing out of Ainshail. That is because the Lord of Ainshail, Origor, is carrying on the business.

''Ahh... come to think of it, Hayato said something like that before.

That was on the carriage on the way to King's Landing for the first time, I believe.

I was amazed at how well the road was laid out, and you said it was something Origor had pushed for.

'He's a good one, too. If it is easy to get to Ainshail, and it is easy to get out of Ainshail to the provinces, there will be many people from the empire to Ainshail as well. It's not too far from the other countries, so we have created a system that naturally attracts people and goods.

''Uh ... that's usually the thing though.... Come to think of it, did you have something to do in Origor during the festival?

Yes. Since you were in my kingdom at the time, we should have a little chat before we go, but since you're meeting with your lord, you'll have to say no more than that.

'I know, I know. But still, you're properly competent......... Oligor would be more respectful if he was normally normal...

'Hmm. It's good to be cute in public and private life, isn't it? Well, in his case, he's not only pretty, but he's also strong, which is a scary thing for other countries...

Strong...

That being said, it was just the other day that I recall.

It was a frustrating memory of Oligor.......making me nervous.

''Hmm. I guess you have some things on your mind, too. But.........but then again, we still have to wait?

''Oh well..... But we can still get there faster than the people in line now, so let's just be patient........

It's very painful for me, as a small-time citizen, to pass the people in line to advance, but.......

Well........she's the sister of the emperor of the empire, so that makes her special.

I'm sure it's only natural, since the kingdom has no way to take responsibility for anything that happens while they are waiting.

The people standing in line may have gotten used to it, or perhaps they haven't complained even after the notice was given, so maybe I'm just being too concerned about it.

It's a good thing that people are looking at it from a distance as a good opportunity to see the 'Burst Gift from Heaven' of the Empire.

So, why are we waiting in the spare time for the special treatment, because in order to proceed beyond the line we're currently in, we have to shed all the carriages on the other side that are already in the kingdom and stop the carriage on the Imperial side.

And it seems that the axle of one of the carriages on the opposite side has been broken, and furthermore, the people who tried to carry the prohibited items were found, etc., so they are waiting longer than usual.

........And what am I doing?

I think I'd better go and solve this problem myself.

"It will create problems and confusion, so let's not...

'Well I guess I'll just enjoy this one. So, are you done getting dressed by now?

'........Yes. Well, it's all done, but........

When I stepped out of the simple changing room that was prepared for me, the first thing I saw was Sicilia-sama smiling happily.

Hmmm. You look good after all.

'Is that so...?　It's pretty embarrassing...

It's like the suit, but not quite like it....

'Your embarrassment is good too. There you go, the cup is empty. What do you do now?

...is very important. Miss Sicilia.

At Sicilian-sama's request, I have now begun to serve in my tailcoat.

My hair is pulled back all the way back and fixed with hairdressing materials, and I have a white hankerchief and white gloves in my breast pocket.

The beard and hair that had been growing thinly is also cleanly shaved, and he is dressed as the standard able-bodied butler who valued THE cleanliness of his appearance.

........it's just an outfit though.

''Haaah........master.......good looking......nice.......''

"...Miss Wendy. Would you like some more tea?

Yes! I'll take it....I'll have as many as I want!

As I poured the tea into Wendy's cup, I intertwined my fingers as if Wendy was worshipping me, and she had a debauched smile in her eyes, as if she was reflecting a heart.

'Isn't this a good punishment that will please everyone?'

'I don't remember any punishment or anything, I don't remember what it feels like, but...'

That's right. This is a punishment, a punishment game.

That's why Sicilian wasn't there when I woke up this morning, and that's why we were all here, because that thing happened.

No one will tell you what that thing was, but they do know that I, in my sleep, squeezed Lady Sicilian's tits.

But it's a real, real shame, but I have no memory of that at all.

I don't remember the warmth that lingered on my fingertips, or the feel and texture that I had to remember, or anything else.

But even though I don't remember it, they're all convinced, and when I go to apologize........

'You were sleepwalking, weren't you?　And I'm the one who took him to the bedroom. But if you say you care........... How about a punishment that everyone can enjoy?

And so, for some reason, as punishment........

'I'll be a butler and serve everyone as if I were a lady.

That's what it came down to.

And why the butler's uniform?

'When you met me, you were the only one wearing normal clothes, weren't you?　I thought that Iris didn't want to seduce you because she thought you'd like my master. And I would like to see a master who serves us.

It seems that he had originally prepared the tails for me to wear.

Why does he bother with tails........

I can't believe Wendy had her master serve her!　But when I put on my tailcoat and left the locker room, she cackled and shook Mizzella's shoulders in a squirming fashion, leaving her completely at the mercy of Mizzella.

'Oh!'　A makeover for your husband?　There's something different about it!　Oh, is this the punishment you were talking about earlier?

Renge, who had been training in the vicinity, has returned from training in the vicinity.

Please wipe your sweat off with this towel.

Phew!　What's that accent?　Your husband, your husband is so polite!　Careful master!　Oh, and thanks for the towel!

Is that it?

Is this payback for what I said the last time I was in Lokakuk, 'Beautiful Wrenches'?

I want to grill you with a towel while questioning that, but I'm a butler now....

It's a fact that even if you don't remember what you feel, it's a fact, so even if it's not slightly convincing, I've decided to prepare myself as a man and do my best to play the role of the butler.

"So you're imitating a butler, huh? Lord. Can you give me a towel too?

'Yes, sir. Miss Solte. Thank you for your training.

"Yeah. I'll protect you and Wendy and everyone else. Now, let's get you wiped down.

"...yes. Miss Solte.

Solte is in a good mood and stretches out her arms to make it easier for me to wipe her off.

I take Solte's hand and use a towel to wipe it as if to entangle the sweat from my fingertips.

''........Lord, the sweat on my face is dripping.......''

Okay. I'll take care of it.

I put my hand on Solte's cheek to help her wipe her face clean, and I wipe it off with a careful amount of force, trying not to get any marks on it.

When I did a thorough job around the neck and ears without forgetting to do the same, Solte sat down with a satisfied look on her face and I quickly offered her some cold water.

''Haha........Lord you are so clever....... I wish I had one in the family........

No, I usually have one in the family, you know?

And I'm sure you usually do this much....

'Oh, master, I want water myself!　And candy!

I'm sorry, sir.

"Lord. And White. One for this, one for that and three for that. And put them on your lap.

I can't serve you if you sit down.

Well that's a shame.

Even if it's a request from Miss White, I can't ask her because she's everyone's butler now........

Or rather, if I allow it, I'm afraid the other misses will ask for something more extreme.......

'What is it, Miss Aina?　Is it a towel?　Water, sir?

'Oh, no, I'm on my own... and by the young lady...'

"...Since that's the way it's set up, why not just ride it?

''Mm......... But Mizera, it's not so much that it's itchy to be called a young lady by your lord........

That's...I don't know...but...

Is that what you think?　I don't know what it is, but...

Is that it?

Is it like the national costume of Lokak that everyone came to see last time?

Oh no, that was a very good one!

I'd love for you to wear it again!

'Sir. You're not using your words well. Also, why did you grow a nose...?

'Hmmm.......my apologies. Miss Misela.

'No. But still, how can you switch between them instantly....

Well, I'm still a former member of society.

I think I know how to be polite, posture and other gestures that won't make the other person feel uncomfortable.

'By the way, Miss Misela. You have cream on the side of your mouth.

'What?　Lies.

Excuse me.

I took a white hankerchief out of my breast pocket and wiped the cream off of Mizella's mouth.

'Yes. You look as beautiful as ever.

Is it because it's true?

Yeah. It's still a beautiful, pretty Mizella face.

I love how she's blushing a little bit with embarrassment!

"Oh, oh........Mizella is very shy....... She's so cute!

'I'm with you, Miss Ceren. If you'll excuse me.

'Huh?　I'm just your bodyguard!　No, not that kind of thing!　I'm fine with that kind of thing!

'Please calm down. If it drips, it will stain your clothes.

Seren-san, who was eating cake while standing and guarding, wiped her mouth, and she meditated like a child, meditating like a child, nunn!　He wiped it off aloud.

''Did you ... get it off?''

'Yes. Miss Seren is back to being a beautiful woman.

Uh-oh...

He said before that he wanted to be dignified as an escort, but it seems that he is quickly becoming pretty for his age if he is not careful.

I hope that his efforts will eventually pay off, but the fact that he seems to be spinning out of control is adorable.

''........Hmm. Looking at the fact that there's nothing to show for this much leeway, it seems that this wait can't be his doing.

Hmm. Looks good.

'Oh, I had a thought too, but have you been looking into that?'

I thought it was a very well-timed accident, so I was on alert.

Well, White was still close by, so I kept my vigilance to a minimum... but I was curious.

'It's only natural. After all, they will be fine as long as they are with me. I've always believed that if they were to make a move on me, it would be within the kingdom. You can enjoy the empire with a little peace of mind, because once you're in the empire, you're in my hands.

Well, I don't even know if that duke is already working or not.

It's the Empire with the lager we've been waiting for.

Come to think of it, I hear there's a shop recommended by Sicilia-sama, but will she be able to take me to that?

'By the way ... don't mess with Seren, okay?　I don't want a man to trip over me where I'm about to grow significantly.

I won't let you out...

Wait a minute, you didn't see the many gentlemanly and butlerly maneuvers I just did!

I'd like to hear more about where the elements were in play!