Chapter 80 Relieve

The 15th day of training.

Early morning on the day of our departure for the Adelheit Magic Academy. There is a little more time left until the meeting time with Nell and Chinatsu. After all, you can afford this kind of time if you get up early, so you can feel profitable. Now, what should I do with this free time?

Uhh, Goshujin-samaaa, good morning

By the time I and Haru finished breakfast, Lily, who was sleeping beside me eating, woke up. Hey, are you getting up now? Her pride as her maid is just her appearance, and other than that, she is completely useless. Good grief, just who did she look like? Theres the thing that yesterdays me entrusted to me, so I cant just eat and do nothing. Now, what to do?

Morning. Ah, right. Lily, sorry but theres something I want you to do after breakfast.

Eh? W-Work! Being entrusted with a task by Goshujin-sama is like a dream come true! Is it cooking? Or is it laundry!?

No, its more important than that. Its something very important that only Lily, the top maid in our house, can do.

D-Dont tell me, are you finally! Gulp

If can, change into your maid uniform, eat your breakfast and come outside. Haru, come with me when youre ready to leave.

Me too? I understand!

I-In a maid uniform, outdoors, and with Haru-chan!? Its so extreme, Goshujin-sama was even more extreme than I expected!

I purposely not retorting anymore, but Lilys delusion is not going to happen. After all, something more extreme is going to happen. I came up with a good idea if I had to say myself. Kukuku

Ah! Lily-senpai, thats not good. There are still green peppers left.

Haru-chan. I didnt tell you this before, but devils die when they eat green peppers

Haru, devils are omnivores, so dont worry and make her eat it. Shes a picky eater.

Got it! Ive never let my younger brothers left their food, so Im a little confident. Dont worry, Ive cooked it deliciously. Come on, you can definitely eat it! Gobuo-kun, hold her.

Gobu!

S-Stooop!

Kukuku. Good, you should chew it slowly while thanking the farmers. The more you chew, the more your dislike will turn into like, and your dislike of vegetables will disappear. Kukuku

N-Noooooooo!

A maidens cry echoed through the mountains.

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When Lilys dislike of vegetables was peacefully resolved, we gathered in the garden. Its to let her do the work.

Okay, are you ready?

Im ready!

I-Im fine

When I called out to them, Haru in the orange robe saluted, and Lily in her maid outfit noded while blushing. Both are motivated.

Okay. Then, I want the two of you to do a mock battle. Attacking the eyes or other vital parts is not allowed. This battle is only within the scope of training. Do you understand?

Yes!

Y-Yes Eh? Huh? A mock battle?

Lily-senpai. Thank you for becoming my sparring partner. Lets do our best!

Yes, lets do our be NOO!

Suddenly, Lily began to scream loudly. What, is she emotionally unstable?

Goshujin-sama, whats the meaning of this!?

I feel a terrible deja vu in that line, whats wrong?

Theres no pink development here! Why did it become a mock battle with Haru-chan!? I cant keep up with the development at all!

Calm down, Lily. Lets say its all for you and for Haru.

For me and Haru-chan?

Yes, I was thinking about it. About a way to make Haru, Lily, and I happy. A way to make everyone happy!

Ill start by explaining the important condition. If I were to solve Lilys pursuit for insatiable desire, theres a great chance that I will die in the process. This must be avoided at all costs. Do you understand?

No, Lily is confident that Goshujin-sama will be fine.

Dont be sure there. I mean, what is that confidence for no particular reason? Ill die when its the time for me to die, you know?

There, I thought about it. If I cant fulfill your wish, Ill just let you vent your desire in another thing!

D-Dont tell me

A battle is a good thing. Its a noble ritual where you can communicate with your opponent by crossing fists and improve each other. Its no exaggeration to say that there is no better act of courtship than to take the very life youve led up to this moment and sublimate it to a further level!

Courtship, act!

Alright, shes hooked! Im glad that shes so simple!

And from ancient times, maids have a history of supporting the necessities of life, and at the same time, fighting as bodyguards for the master. Coincidentally, Lily, you are the head maid of our house, and you have a junior, Haru. Ill formally command you as your master. Lily! As the head maid, fight with Haru and improve yourself!

Yes, yes! I accept it with all my heart!

Perhaps she was moved, Lily accepted with teary eyes and nasal voice. If shes deeply moved that much, it somehow feels as if Im deceiving her and it pains my heart. But, Im not deceiving her. This is a necessary process for Lily. Even if she is not as passionate about fighting as Haru, I thought that some of her frustration would be relieved if she could get absorbed in other things.

The good thing about this idea is that its not limited to Lily. It will be profitable for Haru since she will have a sparring partner of a different type from me. In the end, Ill be relieved of my worries and everyone will be happy. Ahh, what a perfect plan. Im scared of myself.

Haru-chan, as your senior, Ill be your sparring partner. Come at me with all your might.

Yes! I will do my best!

You guys, follow the rules properly!

Now, the question is, is Lily really a suitable opponent for Harus mock battle? Well, Lily can be said to be a perfect opponent for that.

Im going!

Come!

Haru chants Gravas. Gravity is applied to the entire field including Lily, and she starts running when Lilys movement is restricted. She activated the magic almost at the same time she started running. This is the result of her regular training. Without using any cheap tricks, Haru jumped at Lily in a straight line like a wind.

Huh?

Haru-chan, I think that your attack is too straightforward, you know?

When she realized it, Haru was pinned down on the ground by Lily. The other day, she was using the pinning technique against Gobuo, but now shes in the opposite situation. Her joints are tightly locked. In addition, theres a difference in their base ability. No matter how good Haru is, theres no way she can reverse the situation. To begin with, she doesnt seem to know why shes lying on the ground.

We have a winner. Lily, go easy on her next time. It wont be training for her.

Y-Yes! Understood! Uhh, Im so happy!

Haru, even if Lily is like this, shes a monster that Im employing, you know? You should think that shes far stronger than Gobuo, so dont hesitate to use iron balls like when fighting Nell.

Y-Yes! Thank you very much, Lily-senpai!

No, Im the one who should thank you, Haru-chan! I now have something to live for!

Lily is an expert in pinning technique and shes a great devil whos in the lowest rank of the Great Eight Demons. If you can defeat her, you surely can defeat almost all of the Demon Kings. And my favorite disciple, Haru, can make the impossible possible by training with one of the Great Eight Demons on a daily basis. Its efficient and effective training. Its truly wonderful.