Lightning Empress Maid Chapter 97

I stared at the sky for a while.

thinking?

This is not sentimentality, just admiration, Mother’s sky is beautiful today too. I was fascinated by the sky that I glanced up at after she left. It is natural for my eyes to be stolen by the sight of the colour that Mother loved extending as far as the eye can see. After all, it is something that captivated Mother, of course Nanaki would be fascinated by it. The blue sky is amazing.

I prefer grey

Friend suddenly asked.

Seriously, even though you hate humans, when it comes to Nanaki you speak out so quickly. This is your bad point, but also your kindness. Thank you for worrying about me, Nanaki is fine. Nanaki certainly finds her likable, that has not changed even now. But Friend, Nanaki is Nanaki.

Nanaki won’t change

This may be rude to Shiel Mercury, but I don’t particularly have any thoughts on this farewell. She should just enforce her will, this was never something Nanaki had a say in. Her pride which is beautiful to her, can become a poison that kills master to me. Since I feel that way, Nanaki just needs to protect him.

no biggy

Nanaki won’t change. Nanaki must not change, on this alone.

everyone needs their constants

The strong survive, Nanaki will trample over them as Nanaki has until now. No matter if they are siblings, the emperor or love rivals. I will conquer the path I believe in, Nanaki has decided that day. And swore, to brush aside all that stood in the way. Denial is fine, do as you like. Just remember this, if you deny this Nanaki.

then you are an enemy

Your last days are before your eyes.

enjoy them

Twenty one burnt and one without a head. Proof is always simple. Affirmation, denial, if you can do it, then do it. Survival, compet.i.tion, strife, Nanaki has overcome all of that. That’s why I am alive right now. These twenty two speak for themselves more than anything else can. If you die, there is no affirmation or denial, the weak are not even allowed those options, this is what it means to live.

twenty two?

Now then, this time is Nanaki’s question, Friend.

“——who can deny me?”

no one

Let this be the answer to your kindness. Even if it is her, Nanaki will not change. There is no need to change. Because Nanaki is a special existence. n.o.body can deny that.

unique

When I stated my answer, Friend nodded in satisfaction. I’m glad that you understand, then let us meet up with master. Since Shiel Mercury is not here anymore, there is no longer any reason to wait here. The corpses on the ground should be fine as they are. Unlike Aibus’ subordinates, they have people that will mourn for them.

good for them

“mu”

hm?

Hearing the sound of liquid, I looked down and, red.

ah

I took out my favourite hand-mirror without delay. Possession of a hand-mirror is the fundamental of a servant, one must not shame the master by showing a shameful appearance. I don’t think it’s possible, but blood might have splashed somewhere when I decapitated that person. Conceit is dangerous, begin checking.

any?

Hold the foldable compact hand-mirror at various angles and check. Hair check, face check, seriously an angel(T/N: maji tenshi). Angelic nanakismile into the hand-mirror, the reflected smile is satisfactory. No doubt heaven is also getting excited. Everyone in heaven, it’s Nanaki.

angelnanaki

Not good, I messed up. Adjusting course, hard port Nanaki.

back on track

I should reunite with master quietly, watashi wa Nanaki (I am nanaki). Resume checking, after hair and face, next is clothes, good, a bit splashed onto my shoes, so I wiped it thoroughly. With that done, the full check is complete, no problems.

now then

And so.

back

“I have returned, master.”

“Aah.”

“I apologise for improper conduct as a servant.”

it’s fine

When I returned to my master’s side at top speed, I received a response with much signs of surprise. First I lowered my head, I must apologise for leaving his side because of Nanaki’s circ.u.mstances. If necessary I will not hesitate to put this head to the ground. I have been rude to master, lowering my head for this is not shameful. Until I am forgiven, I will do it any number of times and put out any amount of effort.

….no need

If I am to not forget my pride, suitable conduct is necessary. There is no pride in a head that cannot be lowered because of one’s own reputation, it should just be cut off. And so for the first time in a while, headb.u.t.t to the groun——

stop

“Forgiven”

great

I am deeply grateful.

don’t break the earth

If master forgives me, then I cannot lower my head any more than necessary. Acting too menial is rude to the master. If he has forgiven me, then Nanaki should act dignified. I will hold my chest high and follow behind him. Trust and achievements, having obtained those, nonaki faults can be found. Accordingly, Nanaki will be here.

….plenty of faults

“Onii-sama? You’re too soft on Nanaki, you need to scold her when she needs to be scolded.”

is he?

He should.

really?

“It’s because Nanaki is necessary to me.”

can’t lose her~

Hearing those words, I looked at master. Golden hair and blue eyes, that good-looking face was looking at Nanaki. Of course, I felt happy. But that’s not it, Nanaki has gotten confirmation with those words. If that is the case, then action should be taken swiftly.

what is it?

“In any case, Salia, thank you very much for taking on guiding master.”

“This is called being forced to, Nanaki. Seems Envy’s education is still lacking.”

“I will take over from here. Please be free to return to your job as the Sky Empress.”

bye~

When I conveyed my words of thanks, Salia looked in a certain direction. that is the direction Nanaki came from just now. As expected of Sky Empress Salia, it seems she has noticed the incident just now.

how did silver not come running back

“…….Right now we are having a truce. You understand right, Nanaki?”

“Yes.”

really?

I met her eyes and responded steadily. Sharp eyes like that of a bird of prey, even men that are higher ranking imperial knights would cower. But something like that won’t work on Nanaki, Salia. Even birds of prey are Nanaki’s food. If you glare at me too much, I’m going to eat you.

nom

“…………I’ll leave it to you.”

to not destroy the capital

Did my thoughts go through to her? Salia left just that one sentence and disappeared into the sky.

she ascended~

“Dahaa……! That was really suffocating!”

the atmosphere?

The first one that spoke up was as expected, Vilmott Arkahn. Well, I guess this much can’t be helped. No matter how much of an upper-cla.s.s n.o.ble he is in Freyline, he is not of a position to be guided around the capital by Sky Empress Salia. He has endured it well, I will honestly congratulate him. Mentally.

more than he deserves

“Vilmott-sama, where do you intend to go?”

“I got the chance to come to the capital, I’m gonna look around more! I’m sick of matching someone else’s pace, that’s not something a n.o.ble like me should be doing!”

great, go

You really don’t waver much either.

idiocy cannot be healed

Vilmott Arkahn walked off on his own while harshly responding to Akiha’s question. Akiha openly sighed and looked at Nanaki. I’m sorry for Akiha, but right now Vilmott Arkahn acting on his own is convenient of us. I’m leaving him to you, Akiha.

get rid of him

When I nodded to the eye contact from Akiha, she answered by lightly raising a hand and chased after Vilmott Arkahn’s back.

gd lk

“Then let’s walk around too, onii-sama. Since we have the chance, I will guide you.”

“No, I have something to talk to Nanaki about for a bit.”

rejected

A little unexpected.

what is it

Nanaki felt resolve in master’s words just now. That’s why I had Salia leave this place, but it seems master wishes to talk to Nanaki alone. But I have to say that telling Meia-sama in that manner is a bad move. If things go badly, Nanaki will meet a horrible fate after this.

carrot h.e.l.l

“What does that——–”

shh

Meia-sama’s expression changed completely, at that moment.

help

“Co, come Meia-sama! Let’s go sightseeing around the capital!”

“Ye, yes Meia-sama! Let’s guide the head butler around!”

“Wa, wait you two!?”

saved

Even if not as fast as Nanaki, head butler Ridolf and Fio-san took swift action. I can see their skill in how the two of them bulldozed over Meia-sama’s words without question and forced her to walk. I have seen the brilliant cooperation of the Alfred servants corps. Nanaki wanted to join in just a little too.

seems fun

Thus, the stage was prepared as master wished.

what’s the talk about?

“——can you kill the G.o.ds?”

that’s it?

Without much pause, he asked in the most concise way possible. Certainly straight to the point. There is no need to ask the reason he arrived at that conclusion, Nanaki also wishes to keep it concise. As simply and concisely as possible, I just need to say it as it is. Neither is there a need to decorate it, nor a need to hold back. This person does not like those.

ofc nanaki can

“Limited to the three great G.o.ds, unmistakably yes. If it were all the G.o.ds in the world, that would likely be impossible, there is not enough time.”

“But, you can do enough to remove the threat to humanity. Isn’t that right?”

limited lifespan

One of the three great G.o.ds, Igrey=Arairah has already been defeated. Almagia=Eldan and Froam=Deeno are left. For other G.o.ds that bear great strength, there is only Nanaki’s friend, Ilveng=Nazgul. Since Friend is Nanaki’s ally, there are two G.o.ds left to take down.

Nazgul is no.4?

It won’t be simple, but definitely not impossible.

Nanaki can do it~

“If you wish it.”

“Nanaki said it right? I should just make the choice that benefits me.”

“Indeed.”

so your choice?

Now that he knows the truth the empire was hiding, master has lost his obvious condition to become a hero. What this person wishes for is fame and standing. A human to the end, he greedily craves for the position of a hero. That’s exactly why the concept of destroying the empire is gone from him.

they are not the enemy

“Even if it means joining up with that emperor?”

doesn’t matter

Naturally, the option left is to form a united front with the empire. In the war against the G.o.ds.

if master chooses so

“I do not mind, but will that raise master’s fame? By joining up with the empire, I believe that will lead to me returning to being Lightning Empress Nanaki.”

“I will play an active part only after the war ends. I only have money after all.”

“I see.”

recovery works?

I don’t get it. For now let’s nod.

bakanaki

“Can I ask one thing, Nanaki?”

“Anything.”

“Having come to this point, this really has exceeded the realm of master and servant.”

this was never in there

And I was wondering what he would say with such a serious face, worthless. This is not good as a servant, but this is also for master’s sake. I think he will forgive a little rudeness.

so saying it now

“At this late hour?”

bikun

Conversely, he was surprised.

he gets surprised O.o

“……that’s blunt.”

“It is because you said weak things.”

not allowable

Seriously, what is he saying at this late hour. Both you and Nanaki are deviated, there is no longer any mistake about that. Stepping in this far and then acting like a decent human, even if it’s master, that can only be said to be unsightly. Certainly, this is a large matter, but what’s the meaning of hesitating at this stage.

just keep going

There was something you wanted to accomplish, for that, you had the courage to use Nanaki. I can mostly understand the reason he said something like this at this point. He is probably worried about Nanaki’s safety, after all the opponent is the three great G.o.ds. It seems I still haven’t gained his complete trust, this is regrettable. Punskonanaki. (T/N: )

Fine, if you became scared, then Nanaki shall rea.s.sure you.

easy

“Then I shall ask for compensation. This way you should be able to use me with peace of mind, master.”

“Compensation?”

“Yes, I will have you fulfill just one of my wishes.”

“…….which is?”

i want to know too

Naturally, he asked, but I have no intention of answering.

eeeeh

“I cannot say it.”

“What scary things you say…….”

gakkari

Nothing more will be spoken from Nanaki’s mouth. That will not be for master’s sake, because he must make the decision. Limited to this time, it won’t be easy even for Nanaki, it shouldn’t be wrong to ask for that much of a compensation.

love?

He doesn’t even know what I will ask of him, but he will use Nanaki. Even knowing that, Nanaki asks. I have already told Shiel Mercury. Nanaki will not hold back anymore. So Nanaki, I, will form a new contract with him.

no longer bound by master-servant contract

“…………..got it, I’ll brace myself.”

“Is that alright?”

“Yeah.”

progress

To obtain the things we want.

the end

Author’s note:

Chapter Six – End-

It was twenty three right? Right?