I Already Know My Magic Power Is Ridiculously High! Now I Just Need a Cute Wife... - Episode 42

A little before Elmia and I have our shocking reunion―――

I was standing on the high ground of Bangwall Fortress, looking down at the ground while being blown by the wind.

“Even so, this view is breathtaking.”

“Yes, this Ortenos Plain was formed by several major rivers flowing into Shalio Bay, and now it is one of the continent’s leading granaries. There are few obstructions, and the view is excellent.”

The female officer, who has a blank expression, interjects with a perfect explanation to my words.

Before me, a vast panorama resembling an Edo period landscape painting spread out.

On the grand Elhoro River flowing to the east, wheat fields beginning to bear ears spread endlessly, and in some areas, clusters of white lilies can also be seen.

I looked towards the direction of Ortenatris where the evening sun was beginning to shine, but at this distance, I couldn’t see it.

“This area has the Hime Shiro Yuri blooming.”

“Do you like it?”

“Well, yeah. Anyway, just being able to see this view makes it worth dropping Bangwall.”

“Yeah, really.”

I wonder if the samurai warlords of the past felt this way too.

While gazing at the majestic nature from the castle’s main keep, he might have been reveling in his glory, saying, “Hahaha, I am the great general of the world.”

When there are visible achievements like this, I can’t help but feel a bit cocky.

“Shall we head back soon?”

“Yes, please come this way.”

After thoroughly enjoying the view, I descend the stone stairs of the high ground with the expressionless female officer.

The place guided by the expressionless female officer was a room that could be called a private room exclusively for nobles.

It was probably a room where nobles like Barbato stayed, but from now on, I’ll be using it.

“Now that I think about it, I never asked for your name.”

“Ha, my name is Nicolette.”

Hmm… For a name like that, you don’t smile at all.

She appears to be in her twenties, giving off a vibe of a university student who might be aiming to become a librarian.

A single flower blooming among the rough men, the competition seems fierce.

“Nicolette, huh? That’s a nice name.”

“Thank you very much…”

“By the way, Nicolette, what’s with that outfit?”

Nicolette had somehow found herself dressed in a maid outfit.

In this world, maid outfits are the classic black dress with a white apron.

I was impressed that he could handle both being a military officer and a maid.

“I have been instructed by Lord Geraldo to serve by your side from now on, so I have dressed like this. Do you not find it to your liking?”

“Yeah, it actually suits you quite well.”

Thank you very much.

Nicolette bowed modestly.

Attendant—Since my unit has an unusually low number of women, Nicolette was inevitably chosen.

“Hey, I can’t shake the feeling that my unit has an unusually high number of male officers. Is it just my imagination?”

The gender ratio of the military officers is roughly seven to three, but there are clearly more men, and the only woman present is Nicolette in front of me.

I am genuinely curious about what is going on.

“Um, it’s not just my imagination.”

“Hmm, what do you mean by that?”

“Many of the female officers wanted to join Lord Urgore’s unit, so they are all stationed at Ronshanto Fortress now.”

What… the…?

I was thinking, “It feels kind of stuffy,” and then I realized, oh, that’s why.

“Could it be that my unit isn’t popular with women?”

“No, it’s more like Lord Urgore’s popularity is incredible. After all, his robust physique and strong arms that don’t give away his age, along with the alluring charm that emanates from him, completely captivate the female officers.”

Nicolette spoke eloquently without changing her expression, but her voice was as lively as when a fan talks about their favorite.

“Could it be that Nicolette also wished to join your grandfather’s unit?”

“Uh…”

“……No, it’s fine.”

Nicolette had a slightly embarrassed look on her face and was evasive with her words, so I decided to stop pressing further.

He probably didn’t win the lottery and had no choice but to come to the junior event.

It’s at the level where I want to throw a tantrum and go to bed.

“I, I think I’m glad to be in Lord Ortenos’ unit.”

“Nicolette?”

To my dejected shoulders, Nicolette said, her face turning red.

“Lord Minoyori, leading from the front and inspiring everyone, was the ideal figure of a general that everyone admired. At first, it was just a matter of chance, but now everyone strongly wishes to continue following Lord Minoyori.”

“I see.”

I was completely absorbed in it, but it seems that I at least managed to fulfill my duties as a general, which gives me a bit of relief.

“Um, please continue to guide us from now on.”

With teary eyes, Nicolette takes my hand and says.

Despite having just met today, it seems he really captured his subordinate’s heart.

Or maybe I’ve grabbed her too much? Nicolette seems to be infatuated.

(This is, isn’t it inevitable to be attacked?)

Actually, I can’t help but feel really excited too.

It was probably because my will to live was stimulated by the life-and-death struggle with the two star-level beings.

I had been trying not to care, but Nicolette awakened the beast within me.

I just don’t want to ruin the image I’ve worked so hard to build up to this point.

Let’s observe the situation for now and handle it alone.

“Ah… um, by the way, could you show me to the bathroom?”

“That’s fine, but is something wrong?”

What should I do…

There’s no way I can say that I ended up doing it.

“…I worked up quite a sweat, so I wanted to change.”

I will pinch the clothes and show you.

“If that’s the case, how about taking a bath? If you don’t mind, I, Nicoleta, would be honored to take care of you.”
“Obtrusive…! Hmm, by the way, what kind of…?”

Like a lecherous old man in front of the options table, I snort and huff.

“Yes, please leave it all to me.”

“All of it?”

“Yes, everything.”

Nicolette said with a slightly hopeful tone.

Full option… is that what it means? I take back what I said.

This seemingly innocent librarian officer is probably a pervert despite their appearance.

“Is that so? Then, can I ask you to do it, Nicolette?”

“Leave it to me.”

As a noble, there are times when you must act—this is one of those times.