落とし穴４７堀：メイド妻の朝 (Part3)
"If we use my husband as the standard, all other 'good men' look like mere weeds, don't they?
He doesn't let his status as a divine messenger go to his head. He is not only learned but possesses the intellect to apply that knowledge, is well-versed in politics, and on the battlefield, he toys with the enemy using god-like strategies and schemes. He possesses an unparalleled strength that cannot be defeated even in a direct confrontation.
Yet, he never forgets the importance of learning. He has the magnanimity to generously share the knowledge that is the embodiment of his homeland's research and wishes.
And above all, he loves the people, and he loves his family.
Truly, he is perfect!!"
"Whoa, I just got a chill!? I feel like I was just worshipped after being piled with one unreasonable request after another!?"
"What are you talking about? Look, Kirue and Sasari are already preparing, aren't they?"
"Oh, right. Sorry, I'm late."
"We've come to help!!"
"We have come!!"
"Kirue, Sasari-san, we've come to help."
Just as we were speaking of them, my beloved husband and Shera-sama and the others arrived. They had come to help make breakfast as usual, but...
"Oh, how unfortunate. I am terribly sorry. Kirue-senpai and I have already finished making breakfast."
"Ehh—"
Aslin-sama and Firia-sama voiced their dissatisfaction. They are adorable no matter when I see them. Shera-sama and Labyris-sama were also smiling as they watched the two of them.
"However, we must now transport the breakfast to the banquet hall. There is a large quantity, so if you would be so kind, could you assist us? Aslin-sama, Firia-sama?"
"We'll help!!"
"Yes. Thank you very much. Then, if you would come this way..."
At first, Sasari was surprised to see my husband and Shera-sama and the others making breakfast together, but she seems to have gotten completely used to it lately. Just like now, she gets along harmoniously with Aslin-sama and Firia-sama, sometimes making breakfast together.
"Ah, man, sorry. I left all the breakfast to you two."
"It's rare, isn't it? Since we were the ones who went to wake Yuki up."
"No, no. Husband, you had accumulated quite a bit of fatigue. If anything, please at least leave the breakfast to us."
I couldn't say, "I am the one who made you tired." After all, we did it three times. But I couldn't help it. My husband's expression is just so cute!!
"That's right. Yuki-sama, please leave it to us and just sit back and relax."
Sasari chimed in to say that, but my husband is, as always, very earnest...
"It's fine to leave it to you when I'm busy or tired, but this is a daily routine, too. I'm sorry to you two, but I'll help as much as I can. This is about the only place where I can work together with you two like this."
"...Well, when you put it that way, I cannot refuse."
"Haa, Yuki-sama. If you say things like that, you're going to get eaten, you know? Do you want to do it from the crack of dawn?"
Sasari said that, but perhaps she didn't dislike being told that, as she replied with a smile.
"Are you going to do it, Big Brother?"
"Are you going to do it, Brother?"
"Oh my, are you?"
"That... it's embarrassing, but if Yuki-san wishes for it..."
And then, Shera-sama and the others reacted.
"No, I'm not doing it. No matter how you look at it, the other wives who realize I'm late will come over, and it'll turn into a big deal."
"Oh my, I think it would just mean we'd have the whole day off today."
"It's me who would be in trouble. Come on, let's carry the breakfast. There are probably wives already waiting in the banquet hall drinking tea."
With that, my husband picked up the heaviest item, the pot of miso soup. Following him, Shera-sama and the others carried the side dishes. We carried the rice cooker filled with freshly steamed rice.
"Ah, there's salmon today. Yay!"
"Hey now, Milly. Don't just be happy, help out."
"I know, I know, Eris. Here, Aslin, I'll take that tray."
"Thank you, Milly-oneechan."
When we arrived at the banquet hall, the group who had been leisurely drinking tea immediately helped with the serving. In the meantime, the other wives who hadn't come to the banquet hall began to gather.
"Ugh... I'm sleepy."
"You're the same as always. Why don't you try going to bed a little earlier, Deryu?"
"That's easier said than done. Jessica, if you watch the DVDs in that series..."
"I'll hear about that later, so please don't bury your face in my chest."
"It's a good pillow. Second only to Rurua, it's quite good... Zzz."
"Don't sleep with my chest as a pillow!! It's reserved for Yuki and the children!!"
She tried to pull her away, but she is the Demon Lord Deryu-sama. Using her superior strength, she wouldn't budge from Jessica-sama's chest.
"It's noisy from the morning again today, isn't it? Right, Sakura, Shael?"
"Uu?"
"Good morning. Look, it's Papa and the mommies. Sumire-chan, Eria-chan."
"Auu..."
"It looks like the preparations will be done soon. Well then, Shans, Yuyu, let's have some food. Come now, Deryu, stop playing around and feed her."
"Auu!!"
"Auuu!!"
Saying that, the last to enter were our treasures—the children and their mothers. Shael, my own child, was being held by Seraria-sama. In the mornings, since I am busy with breakfast preparations and the like, I basically leave the childcare to the other wives. If my work were finished, I would immediately scoop up Shael and feed her, but that isn't possible right now. I must finish the serving properly.
"Oh, cute Yuyu. You should drink plenty of Mommy's milk."
"Honestly. You're such a dedicated mother at times like this."
"Well, well, I like Jessica's milk too."
"Ria, you too?"
While Yuyu-sama was desperately nursing from Deryu-sama, Jessica-sama looked resigned and let things happen as they may. Well, with a chest that large, I imagine it is quite satisfying to touch.
"It's alright. I'll let Shael drink from my milk, so please go ahead with the preparations."
Perhaps Seraria-sama noticed me watching the children, as she spoke to me, and Shael was nursing from Seraria-sama along with Sakura-sama. Shael seems to be full of energy today, which is a relief.
"Still, Seraria, you're quite dexterous to feed both of them. Well, everyone else is doing it too, though."
"It's habit. Just habit. Besides, this is surprisingly helpful."
"Helpful? How so?"
"My breasts get engorged. Because I'm producing milk. If I only let one drink, the other side gets painful. And you won't drink, will you?"
"Well, I'm not going to drink."
"That's why it's easier when two children are nursing from both sides."
"I see."
It's the same for me, but Rurua-sama in particular seems to have issues with engorgement, so she often feeds two children at the same time. Watching that scene, the breakfast preparations were finished. Everyone, without anyone needing to say a word, took their seats and waited for my husband's words.
"Alright, the preparations are done, let's eat. Itadakimasu."
"Itadakimasu!"
Now then, let's eat breakfast and do our best with our maid duties for the day!
The pitfalls continue for a short while, but the next chapter will also be a pitfall-centric one focusing on Kirue. However, although it is a detour called a pitfall, please forgive me as it serves as a bit of foreshadowing in a sense. Until the foreshadowing is resolved, please think of it as a glimpse into the lives of the people of Weed.