第７７３堀：軽い運動 (Part2)
Lady Rurua immediately rushed over to Sasari, who had collapsed on the ground. After checking the extent of her injuries, she found that there were no life-threatening wounds—only scrapes, cuts, and bruises, nothing that would be considered serious.
As if to prove this, Sasari’s mistress, Samantha, approached the nursing Sasari without any sign of panic.
"My lady... if you were watching, you could have helped me..."
"You seem perfectly fine, Sasari. Rurua, you can leave her be."
"Eh? But..."
"How cruel! I’ve worked so hard and ended up in such a tattered state, and this is the treatment I get?"
"If you have the breath to spout such cheek, then there is no need for concern. Besides, haven't you become a bit too dull? Even if Kirue is strong, to be beaten so one-sidedly... You shouldn't rely solely on your high stats, you know."
"...I’ve been working at the mansion this whole time. I haven't had the leisure for training. That’s why I was doing it here. Besides, it’s Senior Kirue who is strange for being able to move like that."
*I am not strange, that is quite rude.*
Regardless, it was a grave failure to have my master come to retrieve me.
"Master, Lady Shera, I apologize for losing track of time, even if it was just for training."
"Well, I'm just glad nothing serious happened," Master said, offering a kind word.
However, Lady Shera looked displeased.
"Travelers heading toward Baide were quite worried, hearing the constant booming sounds coming from the plains. Kirue, I understand the desire to exercise, but please show a little more consideration for your surroundings."
"Understood. I apologize."
Even though we were a fair distance away, the noise of our battle would certainly reach travelers on the main road. Lady Shera’s anger was well-founded.
"Now, now, Shera. Let it go at that. It’s been a while since they’ve been outside, and it was training, after all. Besides, Kirue won't make the same mistake again, will she?"
"...Indeed. However, I am in a position to govern Baide alongside Lady Catherine and the others. Please take that into account. Poor conduct by my subordinates leads to doubts about my own capabilities."
"Yes. I will be careful from now on."
I may have gone a bit overboard. My enthusiasm got the better of me, and the terrain has been slightly altered. I should fill in the holes later.
Just as I was thinking that, Master spoke up again.
"So, how was it? For both of you, being back in nature after so long."
"Yes. I enjoyed it to the fullest."
"Geez... I think only Senior enjoyed it... Well, it was fun, though."
Sasari, who had stood up at some point, admitted she had fun while still complaining. It truly was enjoyable. Samantha said Sasari was soundly defeated, but that wasn't entirely the case. With her sharp swordplay and skillful use of a sturdy shield, I had struggled quite a bit in the early stages.
Her victory over me in the past was no fluke; her ability as a knight, honed through constant effort, is genuine. There were several times I nearly received a dangerous blow, only to be stopped just in time. Well, that only served to heat me up, but it couldn't be helped.
"I see, that’s good then. I was planning to explain the details of our activities in the New Continent and begin work starting tomorrow, but will you be alright? Do you want to take a day off?"
"Yes!! A day of rest—" *Gah!*
Sasari was immediately silenced by a sharp jab to the ribs from Samantha and doubled over.
...Foolish. Of course, if she asked Master for a day off, he would grant it, but I have no intention of holding us back that much.
"There is no problem. We can begin tomorrow. We have already had the day off today. We cannot impose on Lady Kaya and the others, who are looking after the children, for any longer than necessary."
With Kaya, Tori, and Riel on maternity leave, they have been handling the childcare along with the household chores after finishing their own work. We cannot take that for granted.
"No, I’m sure Kaya and the others intended for you and Kirue to have some time to relax, too."
"Then, let us finish this incident quickly so we can take a vacation together as a family. That is my greatest wish."
"Ah, I’m of the same opinion. Let’s wrap up this business involving such a suspicious country quickly and go out for a relaxing trip with everyone."
As Sasari and I said this, Master nodded, seemingly convinced.
"That’s true. Let’s go on a relaxing trip with everyone once this is over. Alright, let’s do our best for that sake."
"Yes!" we replied in unison, preparing ourselves for the work that would begin tomorrow.
"Oh, and before you head back, fix the ground. It’ll surprise anyone who happens to see it."
"Eh? But it was Senio—"
"Don't complain, let's just do it. I admit I was at fault, so please help me."
"You’re always so obedient in front of Master, Senior."
"Naturally."
While chatting, we began to restore the ground that had been cratered during our combat training.
Replacing Ratz and the others, the maid duo of Kirue and Sasari are on the job.
With their "vacation" over, how will these two maids move in this New Continent?
And what of the movements of the Seasypho Kingdom?