31. Do you want this black maid or this white maid?
After using the “command” of the fire fairy, Jias, everything became “easier.” Nilu used Jias’s “command” to make everyone in the church branch forget about the various events that transpired with “Miss Jader” today, even ensuring that the lady herself would not remember her swollen cheeks.
Seizing this opportunity, Nilu also registered for the “New Saint Selection,” and our group quietly left without drawing attention. As for what antics Miss Jader would pull the next day, what schemes she would concoct, or what kind of crab she would pretend to be, it was none of our concern. The only thing that needed to be ensured was that Nilu’s “registration” would definitely pass the screening, and for that, Nilu confirmed it once more with Jias’s “command.”
During the waiting period for the “initial selection results,” I found too many “main threads” related to that “Miss Jader,” and I didn’t want to spend the time idly. The “inside story” of the church was gradually emerging in the script. Therefore, I planned to cooperate with Nilu’s selection and create a little “smokescreen.”
At this moment, in our residence.
Nilu’s earlier remark, “It seems that maintaining the original maid appearance will attract you more,” was definitely not a joke; she hadn’t forgotten at all! After registering for the new saint selection, Nilu had no intention of reverting her image. Not only her appearance but even her demeanor and attitude were deliberately kept in that “delicate girl” guise during private moments.
This was truly hard for me to bear. Not physically, but mentally.
Finally, when Nilu once again clumsily approached with a tray, I spoke up.
“Nilu, can we play something more real?”
Otherwise, this stark contrast of yours, combined with those occasional flashes of regal authority, is a bit too much for me to handle! I don’t have the psychological fortitude to withstand such drastic changes from a big shot like you.
However, Nilu seemed to know what I was thinking.
“But don’t you prefer me this way?”
What’s worse: setting aside my stubbornness, Nilu… was right. Compared to that queenly presence that seemed to command submission just by standing there, I seemed to be more accustomed to this maid-like version of Nilu. But getting used to it could be deadly.
“Shh, shh! If Kefer hears you, you two will never be done!”
I hurriedly stopped Nilu from teasing me further, and I couldn’t help but doubt: when everyone was still in the residence, how could Kefer allow Nilu to approach in this state?
“And where did Kefer go?”
“Ah, her?”
Nilu smiled lightly, “She’s in the room, but I came to remind you to prepare yourself a bit mentally for what’s coming.”
【Crack】
As soon as Nilu finished speaking, the sound of a door opening from Kephri’s room reached my ears. I hadn’t even had the chance to fully savor the meaning behind Nilu’s words when my gaze fell upon…
Another maid dressed in the same style as Nilu.
The girl had long, flowing hair and held a set of utensils, her pretty face etched with a look of nervousness, revealing her unfamiliarity with the “maid” profession. Haha~ Which young lady has donned a maid outfit to come here and experience life as a maid?
…Not a chance! This is Kephri!
I pressed my forehead, feeling that my brain was a bit overwhelmed at the moment.
“What are you all doing…”
After a moment of hesitation, Kephri let out a voice that was completely at odds with her usual poised and aloof demeanor.
“I… I’ve been wanting to try being a maid too, Master…”
The last word, “Master,” came out of Kephri’s mouth almost in a whimper, mixed with a sob, and she immediately lowered her head, unable to look at me.
I…
I’m fine.
I didn’t respond because I was in a sage-like state, contemplating the origins of all things and the future of the universe.
However, this awkward yet sweet-and-sour atmosphere didn’t last long, especially since Nilu was standing right beside me, her reaction much more genuine than mine.
“Hmph… childish.”
At this moment, Nilu dropped the act of being a timid maid and directly smiled at Kephri, “Want to be a maid? You’re just imitating others, stumbling along like a baby learning to walk.”
It was no surprise that Kephri couldn’t tolerate such words and immediately lifted her head.
“Well, I see you’re just longing for something unattainable, painting a pie in the sky to satisfy your hunger, right?”
Wait, wait a moment, are you two planning to hold a classical literature class in front of me today?
“Longing? Ah, then, young lady, besides your body and strength, what else do you have that’s worth boasting about?”
“Ah, ah~ it’s not good to say the grapes are sour just because you can’t reach them, Nilu.”
I knew that if I didn’t intervene, today would definitely be spent in this dangerous atmosphere.
So I decided to let myself go.
“Can you all be quiet!? Since we’re all maids here, shouldn’t you listen to your master’s orders!?”
On my left was the Dragon Overlord, and on my right was the Big Boss. Theoretically, I couldn’t afford to offend either, but with that one shout, both women quieted down considerably. As for the secret glances exchanged behind me, I couldn’t care less, nor did I dare to.
“Don’t think that just because Nilu successfully registered, we have nothing to do! I originally wanted to wait until both of you were here to say this. In fact, there’s new content in the ‘prophecy’ that I got from that young lady named Jader.”
The two maids, one black and one white, immediately leaned in closer.
I… how could I dare to have any thoughts! After all, whether I looked left or right, or placed my hands to the left or right, I was bound to offend the other. Helpless, I could only maintain the most proper posture like a model student, staring intently as I recited the content from my script in a voice that was already starting to stiffen.
Accompanied by the revelations that followed Lady Jader’s “command,” my script revealed more about the church’s “insider information.” The most concerning piece of information was that there existed a faction responsible for collecting “intelligence,” which undertook the roles of information gathering and surveillance. The reason Ikusis’s earlier desire to “sneak away” was directly exposed to the Pure White Nun was likely due to this.
After all, no matter how careful Ikusis was, her actions would still be discovered by others within the church, and hidden among them were those who collected “intelligence.”
The previous failure of Urasiru was because I had been acting in coordination with Ikusis from the very beginning, but if we let our guard down this time, our plan might leak out. Therefore, we needed to quickly uncover the insider information of this faction and “resolve” it.
Fortunately, that commotion caused by Lady Jader had become the best opportunity. We could definitely follow this lead to uncover more of the church’s secrets, even the actions of that Pure White Nun, Urasiru, and so on.
Having briefly explained, I looked at Kefir and Nilu, who finally seemed less “tense,” and I relaxed a bit. Nilu was hopeless; she wouldn’t change. As for you, Kefir, please return to your previous demeanor.
Otherwise, if word of your current attire reaches Uncle Zerola’s ears, I fear I’ll be treated like a carrot tossed into a vegetable patch.
“Since it’s about collecting intelligence, they can’t possibly not monitor this ‘Saint Selection’ either. Nilu, Kefir, we can use this to ‘make something of it.’”
“Um… are you all listening?”
I looked up.
What I saw was this scene…
“Ah, sorry, Oqilid, can you repeat that for me tonight?”
“Lady, if you keep showing off in front of me, do you believe I’ll put laxatives in your food tomorrow?”
Forget it, let it go…
Tonight, just once for each of us, I’ll separate these two big shots and explain things to them individually…
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PS: I want all the titles