1088 Episode 1: Zeland Holidays

"Ah, Lavis! You've been here!"

It was Mirial, the second son of the Grannal family, who bumped into Lavis.

Lavis, who was practicing his swordsmanship in the courtyard of the mansion, bowed his wooden sword back to his waist.Mirial laughed at Lavis like that.

"Lavis is a swordsmanship practitioner, as long as you have a sunflower."It's a really big holiday, so I wish I could spend it more slowly. "

"No. If your sword arm becomes blunt, you won't be able to do the job of protecting your husband."

"You're serious!" After all, Lavis doesn't seem to have changed at all. "

Mirial, who speaks like that, has completely grown into an old daughter.While Lavis was away from home for his master, Dialle, she was between the ages of 13 and 15.

After all, for a daughter of this age, the time of less than two years is very important.Even though the back length seems to have not changed much, the expression and workmanship are grown up.If you're an early riser, you're old enough to think about giving it to your daughter-in-law.Long, long brown hair and well-maintained white skin were filled with a flowery glow that was about to bloom.

(However, even with the same bloodline, it seems to be very different from Dial-sama.... well, Dial-sama started training as a merchant at the age of thirteen, so it's only natural)

When Lavis was thinking like that, Mirial laughed amusedly and called out, "Hey, hey."

"The Jomtien bell should be ringing soon."Let's make Lavis a cup of tea and a snack too. "

"No, I'm so dirty."

"Because today, Charial and I have prepared a snack."That's why I want to ask Lavis about it! "

Mirial grabbed Lavis by the arm and pulled him gently.Although it was a lot more relaxing than her sister Dial, she still hadn't hesitated against Lavis.In addition, Lavis, who was a servant of this mansion from birth, was not allowed to refuse it.

"Come on, hurry up! If you don't hurry, the tea will get cold."

Lavis stepped into the Mansion while being pulled by Mirial.

Lavis, who was led to the cafeteria, found an unexpected appearance on the spot and bowed in a hurry.

"Amelia-sama is here, isn't she?"I'm sorry I disturbed your family reunion. ”

"Oh, what are you talking about?"Lavis is an important member of your family, isn't he? "

Amelia, the mother of the three sisters who was the companion of the Mansion's master, Granal, smiled loosely at Lavis.Amelia was finally counting 36 years old, but her gentle expression and pretty flower-like appearance didn't change at all.

"Ah, Lavis is here too!"Come on, sit over there! "

And her youngest sister, Sharial, who was preparing tea on the table, turned a smile similar to that of Mirial. The three-year-old sisters were very similar in appearance and temperament.

When Lavis calmed down in front of Amelia, Mirial and Shariah scratched her left and right.On the table was a large plate with lots of sweets, a small plate for sorting, and a cup poured with chatch tea.

"Now, let's give it to you. It looks very delicious."

"Yes! Me and Sister Mirial put a lot of pressure on my arm!"Now, try eating it quickly! "

Sharial, who had graduated from school at the age of 12, had recently been told that she sometimes stood in the kitchen while helping her sister and her children with the work of keeping books.And these days, they were so enthusiastic about how Dial brought the sweets from Genos.

Prepared as a snack today, it was perhaps a confection called "Roll Cake" in Genos.Fuwano's dough is grabbed with a sponge cake, and the caron's milk is painted with a whipped cream, which is then rolled around and cut into pieces.The sponge cake and whipped cream layered into a whirlpool pattern in its cross-section, making it extremely unusual to see.When the cook at the Mansion first created this candy, the clear Amelia was always cheering with her daughters.

Yeah, it's delicious. You two have raised your arms a lot.

Amelia said that, and the friendly sisters exchanged smiles happily.As it was, I looked at Lavis from the left and right.

"Come on, try some Lavis!"It shouldn't be so bad! "

"Yes," said Lavis, carrying a spoonful of candy into his mouth.

The fluffy texture of the sponge cake is very pleasant.The whipped cream wrapped in it was also rich in caron milk and flavorful.

For one thing, compared to the sweets made by the people around the forest, the whipped cream was sticky, and that unique fluffy feeling was damaged.

How are you doing? It's not that bad, is it?

"Yes, it's very delicious."

"But it shouldn't be perfect."Can you tell me what's wrong with you? "

“No, I know it's incredibly brilliant.”

Lavis answers like that, and Sharial says, "Eh!”he exclaimed in displeasure.

"But Dialle-sama also said that the confectionery made by the culinary turn is not perfect yet."Are our sweets even worse than the ones in the kitchen? "

No, but--

"Even Lavis was mouthing sweets made by the people around the forest in Genos?"Then you know the difference. "

Charial was so enthusiastic that Lavis couldn't help but reveal the truth.

"If you're talking about the difference between the sweets I tasted in Genos... I think the sweets there had a very light mouthfeel."

Light mouth? Well then... didn't I get enough stirring?

"I'm sure it is! Onee-sama Dial brought home a document that said," If you stir a lot and take in a lot of air, it will give you a softer texture! ""

Mirial also spoke up enthusiastically, and Amelia, who was tilting her tea cup, smiled.

“Thanks to Dial, you guys seem to be able to enjoy your cooking work even more.If you do your best not only in confectionery, but also in cooking, I'm sure your father will be happy. ”

But that document only said how to make sweets, didn't it?

"Why didn't you teach me how to cook?"

Mirial and Sharial looked at Lavis from the left and right again.

Lavis thought through his thoughts and expressed his own thoughts.

"The people near the forest where Dial-sama was greeted were cooking with the flesh of a beast called Giba."Perhaps Zeland refrained from writing about how to prepare the dishes, because they can't handle gibbons? ”

"Is Giba's meat dish so special?"Isn't it possible to substitute it with the meat of Karon or Kimusu? "

“Now... I don't know anything about cooking, so I can't respond.”

"Is the Giba dish that these people make really delicious?"Not only Dialle-sama, but also my father and Harrias!Okay, I'd like to try something called Genos' Gibba cuisine for once. "

Mirial said that, but her grand daughters would not be allowed to travel long.Even when Dial wanted to help out with the Ironmonger's work, Grannal finally gave her forgiveness after she was bothered.

However, Dial is now recognized as a merchant and entrusted with work in Genos.It was the first time in nearly two years that I had been given a rest, and I was in the middle of going home.

Today is just the first day of the green month.It's already been about 20 days since Dialle and Larvis returned to Zeland.After resting for about half a month, they were supposed to return to Genos.

Speaking of which, did Dial leave today as well?

When Amelia asked no one, Charial said, “That's right!”He responded cheerfully.

"I've been out to your factory since morning again!"Even though you're back in Zeland, you won't be able to deal with us at all! "

"It's true. I'm just spending time with my dad and Sister Dialle."

Myriar is also with her sister and her cheeks are puffed up.They were looking forward to spending time with their beloved sister.

“I hear you got some special orders from people in Genos.Dial has been entrusted with a job at Genos, so she's probably worried about how it's done.I'll be back at night, so be patient. "

But in half a month, Sister Dialle will be heading for Genos again.

“That's right, then we won't be back for another year or so, so I'd like to spend that much time with you.”

"Yes, but the most frightening thing is Dial, who lives apart from all his family?"

Having said that, Amelia had a very soft look at Lavis.

"Well, with Lavis, you won't have to worry about anything... but Lavis, please keep asking for Dials."

"Yes, I will protect Dial-sama with my life."

Mirial, who was still puffing up her cheeks, looked back at Lavis.

Speaking of which, how's Lavis doing with Sister Dialle these days?

"Huh... what do you say?"

I mean, in Genos, we're always alone, aren't we?

"Dial-sama works very diligently, so she has little time to be alone with me.Dial-sama has a lot of business meetings with many people every day, and it is my job to watch over them. ”

"That's why it's not like that..."

As Mirial tried to repeat her words, Amelia gently called her "Mirial."

"Don't bother Lavis with too much talk."Dial, this is definitely the most enjoyable time to work. ”

"... I see, Mother."

Mirial replied with a smile.

It's not my usual lazy smile, it's a bit of a mischievous kid's smile.Such a smile didn't even resemble my sister Dialle.

After finishing the snacks in Jomtien, they returned to the courtyard.While Dial wasn't at the Mansion, he had nothing left to do but train in swordsmanship.

The Dials on their way to the factory are usually accompanied by people who are protecting Grannal.Grannal would have taken care of it like that to give Lavis a rest. However, in the daily practice of swordsmanship, Lavis did not feel that it was not enough.

(That said, I need to be more empowered.In Genos, the practice of swordsmanship cannot continue, and I must thank you for the valuable opportunity to grow.)

As Lavis tried to take the wooden sword away, Mirial and Sharial, who had just broken up, ran away.

"Hey, Lavis. Could you give me a little chat instead of Sister Dialle?"

"Is that... my name is Chatty?"

"A chat is a chat. Let's talk on that table over there?"

In the courtyard, there is a table for the family to relax.If you feel like it, you can have a snack here.There was also a splendid roof to fill the jaguar's harsh sunshine and sudden rain, and the gardener's flowers blossomed in front of it.

"Hey, Lavis, how old are you?"

When he got to his seat, Mirial questioned him like that.

"I'm 23 years old now."

"Yes. Dialle-sama is already 18 years old. She's been away for nearly two years, so she's already that old."

Lavis, who did not understand the intent of the question, simply replied, "Yes."

"At twenty-three years old, it's not strange to be hard anymore."Doesn't Lavis still feel that way? "

"Yes, I'm sure I'll return my soul without a wedding."

When Lavis answered like that, the two friendly sisters sat down and said, "Huh!”I raised my voice.

"Why don't you give me a wedding?"Do you have any questions? "

“No, I think it will end up that way.Besides, I serve this mansion. "

"Even a servant can give you a wedding!"Your parents were also the guards and maids of this mansion, right? "

"Yes, but my job is to protect Dial-sama... so I can't help pouring out my passion."

"Even Sister Dialle, you won't be in Genos forever!"Even my father will be 50 years old in two years, so he should be able to inherit his master's seat from afar! "

"When Dial-sama comes to such a position, he will run around Jagal like the current Granal-sama."Then, I think it is difficult to have a family to protect me! "

"Why! This is how my father built his family!"

"That's... let's make things different between my husband and his squire."In the first place, aren't there people like me who don't have a definite place of residence, who don't have a mate to greet? "

Mirial and Charial sighed deeply together after exchanging faces.

"Lavis, I think your honest personality is very irreplaceable.But, if you give up marrying a mate with such youth... isn't it too self-sacrificing? "

"Not at all." Since I lost my parents at a young age, I have been made alive by the warmth of Master Granal and Master Amelia.I want to do everything in my power to repay my debt. "

Mirial and Charial stared at Lavis for a moment, then began to whisper something.

Even Lavis, who was holding a small table facing each other, could not hear the contents.Until his sisters' conversation was over, Lavis silently fell in love with the flowers in the garden.

"... hey, Lavis. Did you know Lil, the gardener's daughter?"

Eventually, Milliard, who had finished the confidential conversation, suddenly asked such a question.

"Are you the gardener's daughter? No, I didn't know that name.”

"Yes, the gardener is attending, but occasionally the girl named Lil delivers."She's the same age as Sister Dialle, and she's a very cute girl. "

"Haa..."

"Lil is the name of the flower."What does Lavis think of Lil's flowers? "

"Lil's flowers... I'm sorry."The name of the flower doesn't make sense at all, because it's unconscionable. ”

"Oh, that's right." Lil's flowers...... oh, this is it. "

Charial stood up and pointed to one of the flowers that blossomed in the garden.

A small, bright blue petal folds up at the tip of the stem.I didn't know the name, but it was a familiar flower for Lavis.

"That flower has the name Lil, right?"... yes, I think it's very favorable "

"Yes, what part do you prefer?"

"That's right... even though each petal is small and pathetic, I think it has a very powerful impression of vivid shades."

“That's a nice compliment,” Mirial smiled.He smiled like that mischievous kid again.

“Okay, thank you very much.... I'm sorry to interrupt your training.I'll make sweets for dinner again tomorrow. "

No, please don't worry about it.

The sisters grabbed their white hands and bounced back towards the Mansion.

What was the meaning of this scene so far?Without a shadow of a doubt, Lavis resumed his practice of swordsmanship.

(Well, showing interest in weddings and such is probably a sign that those two are getting older.)

When my youngest sister Sharial was even younger, she said, "I'm going to give Lavis a treat!"And so on and so forth, it was inviting laughter from around it.Lavis was very sorry, but it seems that the gossip was about young children. Since the age of four, Lavis, who thought that the mansion was useless, had no such common sense.

(The children I know are the only ones in this mansion... and Master Dialle and Master Millial didn't say such jokes)

As Lavis was entering the training, Dial and Grandal finally returned to the Mansion in the evening.

The two of them appeared in the corridor, so when Lavis bowed from the courtyard, only Dial rushed over.It was like a puppy who found a parent dog.

"You're here! Asta's orders are starting to take shape!"I wonder if Asta would be happy to bring it back to Genos! "

"If it's something that convinces Dial-sama, I won't be able to complain to anyone else."

Ehehe. I hope so!

Looking up at Lavis' face, which was about half as high as his head, Dialle smiled loudly.

The facial features are very similar to those of my sisters.However, Dial was the only one among the sisters with dark brown hair and eyes with jade-like shades - and more than that, she was different inside.While her sisters are innocent and well-known, Dial has the decisiveness to be so majestic, and a strong desire to be a merchant that can't be beaten by her father.

Besides, Dial's love for others is very deep.Instead of talking about the sisters' emotions, it felt like they were putting those thoughts straight into their eyes.

In the sunlight of the reddish evening, her hair and father's eyes shine beautifully in a mysterious shade.Just by looking at the figure of Dial, Lavis felt like he had regained the half body he had left somewhere.

(Even in Genos, there was little time spent alone with Dial-sama... but on the contrary, it was impossible to be away for half a day.)

When Lavis thinks like that, Dialle says, "What have you done?”He tilted his head.

"No, it's time for the Banquet."Why don't you head to the cafeteria? ”

"Yup! I'm so hungry already!"... sometimes we can eat Lavis together? "

“No, it would be inappropriate for a servant.”

Dial spat in frustration, but laughed, "Well, let's go."

"In about half a month, it's Genos again!"Ah, I wonder how the people in the capital are doing.By the time I get back to Genos, I'll be in the wrong place. "

On their way from Genos to Zeland, Dialle and Lavis were forced to cross the street with the envoys of the southern capital.If there hadn't been a problem with the itinerary, they would have arrived in Genos about half a month ago.

"If I were here, I would bring business to the people of the capital!"Harrias won't make it!I couldn't even put my hands and legs out the last time I visited! "

“Yes. Wouldn't it be dangerous for someone with a low profile to start a business deal?”

"Oh, Lavis is getting it too!"That's what I thought, and last time I gathered the information carefully!The next time I encountered it, I was going to bump into the results, but more importantly, it came at this time! "

"But in the capital, we should start trading regularly with Genos, right?"If so, will there be another opportunity? "

"Yeah! I'm aiming for that too!"

After all, when talking like this, Dial's eyes shine even stronger than usual.The intensity of his eyes, which was unbeatable to his father Grannal, seemed very favourable to Lavis.

"Well, I can't help but worry about that kind of talk!"If we have time after dinner, let's chat again! ”

“Yes, but please respect the time you spend with your family.”

I know! See you soon!

Dial ran away from Lavis, following the same steps as he had taken when he arrived.

Lavis feels like he's been filled somewhere, and he's aiming for a cafeteria for his servants.

Currently, there are about ten maids and guards living in this mansion.The cooks and gardeners are passers-by, but being able to hold such a servant is a testament to Granal's strength as a merchant.

Half of the guards are part of the team, so there are about six people in the cafeteria.Two of them were maids, but they were both elderly and said they had children older than Lavis.Therefore, there was no way for Lavis to ask for a wedding partner like his parents did here.

Lavis, thank you for your hard work. Today we're cooking a soup of kimus.

One of the maids was smiling mildly.She was the person who played the role of a nanny until the three sisters grew up, and was the most familiar person to Lavis.─ ─ Well, she was no longer the only one who was more ancient than Lavis, who was born and raised in this mansion.

"In the afternoon today, your daughter made you some handmade sweets."Lavis couldn't see him, but did he speak properly? "

And the maid asked him, and Lavis answered him, Yes.

"I got it from another place."You've done such a wonderful job. "

"Oh, that's the sweets your daughter taught you in Genos, isn't it?"It really tasted like a melting tongue.

At that moment, Lavis and the guard youth who seemed to be the same age rose up with a smile.

"Hey, tell me about Genos again."It doesn't matter whether it's a castle town or a forest village! "

Others turned their fervent gaze toward Lavis.For people who have barely left Zeland, the exotic souvenir story seems very interesting.Lavis was a subdivision of the mouth, but he managed to do his best for the people serving the same mansion.

Even after finishing the meal, Lavis was going to talk about it for a while---that's when Dial jumped into the cafeteria.

"Hey! I need to talk to Lavis!"

They all looked back at Dial with a dazzling look on their faces.

Dial ran this far, gently stomping in with her out of breath, grabbing Lavis' arm.At noon, Mirial was grabbing my arm, but it was incomparably stronger than that.

D-Di, Dial-sama, where are you?

"Anywhere is fine!" A place where you can talk alone!... ahh, I'm done in my bedroom! "

"However, if the servant steps into the bedroom at such a time......"

"Come on, come on!"

Dial seemed to be bubbling a lot.

Relying on the light of the candlestick in her hand, she stepped through the corridor and headed for Dial's bedroom.As he stepped into the bedroom, Dial locked the door.

"What's the matter, Dial-sama?"What am I, a mess? "

"No, it's not like that..."

Dial shifted the flame to the candlestick in the room as the end of the line became cloudy.

However, the dimness hasn't changed.In the dimness, Dial was exposed to a very confused face.

"Um... no, really, it's not that much of a fuss.But, well, I'm Lavis' master... and more than that, I've been raised like a brother and sister... "

And Dialle twisted herself shyly, not even if he was a woman.

That's how I looked up at Lavis with a sloppy smile, as if I had returned to my infant.

"Well, it's been about 20 days since I got back to Zeland, but I've been out and about... so I don't really know where and how Lavis spent her time."

Yes.

“Or is this from before we headed for Genos?Either way, I was full of minds about business... and it became normal for Lavis to stay by my side all the time... "

"Yes.... what the hell are you talking about?"

Lavis retorted like that, and Dialle lifted his head with determination.

"Um, Lil is my daughter!"Lavis... how long have you been interacting with this girl? "

"Lil... is that a gardener's daughter?"

"There's no one else Lil, right?"Well, I've never heard that name before... but I've never seen a gardener's daughter before!What kind of girl is that? "

And Dialle grabbed Lavis.

"That girl was the same age as me, wasn't she?"How close is Lavis to her daughter?... oh, no, I'm not going to ask you that!But look, the next time I went to Genos, I thought Lavis would come with me! ”

"... Dial-sama?"

"Of course, I don't have the right to interfere with Lavis' life... but it's now normal for me to be with Lavis... but if I were to give him a wedding, I wouldn't be able to pull Lavis around anymore..."

"Lady Dial," Lavis said, placing his hands on Dial's slim shoulders.

“What exactly is a wedding?”

"Huh? That's why Lil and my daughter Lavis..."

"The name Lil is the first name I've ever known today."And I have not yet met her face. "

With his chest gripped by Lavis' outfit, Dialle's eyes tightly rolled up.

”Um... because Lavis is having an affair with that girl... she's very small and poor, but she's a very powerful impressionist, isn't she?”

"That's what I said about Lil's flowers, isn't it?"Isn't there a difference of words between you and Mirial-sama? "

"Lil, Lil's flowers? Is that blue?"

“Yes, I liked your flowers, and after lunchtime snacks, I talked to Mirial and Charial.”

Dial stretched out his back and leaned towards Lavis.

"Oh, is that true?"Don't lie to me, okay? "

"Yes, I like Lil's flowers, and I don't know anything about the gardener's daughter."

When Dial weakened, he leaned against Lavis' chest and said, "Glad to hear it!"He breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh my God, it's over!" Mirial, say something embarrassing!I wondered what would happen for a while! "

"Hah... if you're convinced, can you let go of me?"

When Lavis called out to him, Dialle jumped away with a bounced momentum.

Then, while dyeing her white face bright red, she scratched her head and said, "Ahahaha."

"I'm sorry! I misunderstood!" I thought Lavis had a good man and might give you a wedding!It's all the fault of Mirial and the others! "

”Hah... even if I were to give you a wedding, I'm not going to abandon the task of protecting Dial-sama”

"Huh? Huh? Is there someone else you're worried about?"

No, not at all.

"Don't be surprised!"Are you guys making fun of me?! "

With a red face, Dial stepped like a child.

Dark brown hair shakes fluffily along with the rough crop.The sparkle created a slight ripple in Lavis' mind.

Dial-sama... looks like your hair has grown a lot.

"Huh? What, all of a sudden!"... but by the way, I guess I've already been left alone for about two months. "

Having said that, Dialle scratched his head again.

Well, even if I say that my hair has fallen out, I know how to do it with the lid of the moon.It was about whether the tip of the hair touches the shoulder or not.

"When I was told, it was a bit depressing."Yeah, I'll have Mirial hang up tomorrow, too. "

"...... after all, you're going to cut it off, aren't you?"

"Yeah. You know I hate the color of my hair, right, Lavis?"

At a young age, Dial was teased by schoolmates that he was "like a dog" and had his long hair cut off.For Lavis, it was the last memory of Dial crying like a baby, so he never forgot.

"I'm sorry." I felt so sorry for you that I told you that I had gone too far. ”

"Too bad, what happened?" If you lengthen your hair like this, it's just dirty, right? "

"As I said a long time ago, I think Dial-sama's hair is beautiful from the heart.Aren't the shades you inherited from your parents so wonderful? ”

Then Dialle's face became even more red, and her mouth sharpened like a fish that came out of the river.

Then, as I nodded deeply, I looked up at Lavis from the gap between my forehead.

"...... does Lavis really think so?"

"Yes, I will not imitate Master Dialle to tell lies"

"But... isn't it funny that I stretched my hair like a man?"

“It's not like that.It must be a beauty you can't beat. ”

Dial shouted, "Wow," and now she's beating Lavis' chest like a child.

"How can you say such a word to Lavis with your true face?"Are you really kidding me!? "

"Not at all." It's not uncommon for Dialle to wear banquet costumes in Genos, and if you had long hair at that time, how beautiful would it be? "

"I'm done! I'm going to bed, so get out of here!"

With a small hand, Dial was squeezing Lavis' body.Of course, it was easy to stay on the spot with Lavis, but there was no reason to imitate it.

Dial unlocks the door and finally pushes Lavis' body into the corridor.Then Dial tried to close the door, but he stared at Lavis from the narrow gap.

"... I'll go to the factory tomorrow."My father seems to be busy with something else, so why don't you come with me to Lavis? "

"I understand." I am truly glad to have Dial-sama's offer. "

Dial shouted "No more!" and then closed the door roughly.

Lavis, who didn't even have a candlestick, decided to aim for his own bedroom while relying on the moonlight alone.

(Speaking of which.....)

One petal at a time is small and poor, but the shade is vivid and very powerful. Lil's flower - Lavis may have liked it because it is reminiscent of Dial.

Lavis stops along the corridor and looks back at Dialle's bedroom door.

Somehow, I was in an irresistible mood to deliver this idea to Dial, but when I imitated it like that, I almost bought Dial again.

(Tomorrow, if Dial-sama is in a good mood again, I will tell you that)

Thinking back like that, Lavis resumed the steps he had been taking.

This time, the figure of Dial, whose hair is long and stretched, comes to mind.Since Dial had shortened his hair for more than 10 years, it was quite difficult to apply it to the current Dial, but - Dial, who was more pathetic and beautiful than anyone else and was considered to be like the people of the East, had unexpected exuberance and joy in his quiet heart.