I Already Know My Magic Power Is Ridiculously High! Now I Just Need a Cute Wife... - Episode 44

It seems that Elmia will stay at Bangwall Fortress for just today and return to Ortenatris tomorrow.

The one who informed us about it was the female warrior attendant who entered the castle after Elmia.

The reason Elmia came here was explained entirely by this female warrior.

I had said that no assistance was needed, but it seems they insisted on coming for my sake.

The more I hear about it, the more I realize that her tomboyishness is beyond anything I could compare to, and while it chills me to the bone, I feel even happier about it.

However, if that happens, the Naked Brother Incident will have deeply hurt Elmia’s heart.

Even though I came to check on my brother, praying for his safety, I can’t help but get angry if I find him naked and flirting with a maid.

By the way, the father who was left behind returned to Ortenatris with a heavy heart.

As expected, the head of the family couldn’t leave Ortenatris for an extended period.

“Um, Lady Shalka, I am terribly sorry because of me.”

“No, it’s not Nicolette’s fault; it’s all due to my lack of crisis management awareness.”

Nicolette and I had returned to our respective rooms since then.

As expected, I couldn’t return to my original mood, so I calmly rinsed my body and left the bathhouse.

“No, but…”

“Nicolette, this is a matter between me and Lady Elmia. Your involvement only complicates things further. So just forget about it, alright?”

Well, I’m the one who wants to forget.

“Yes… However, Lady Shalka, please refrain from such actions.”

“Hmm, what’s up? Am I doing something strange?”

“Y-yes. For the eldest son of the Ortenos Marquis family to lie face down on the floor like that is quite inappropriate.”

“Even if you say that, my reputation has hit rock bottom. So, it makes sense to blend in with the ground.”

I was lying face down on the floor.

If it can’t be prosecuted for public indecency, then I have no choice but to lie on the floor.

“It’s completely unreasonable, and I won’t be humiliated just because someone saw me naked. If others see it, they’ll worry about what happened, so please…”

Nicolette says that to try to cheer me up, but the earlier incident was even more shocking than being caught by my mother in my previous life.

To see my beloved younger sister in such a pathetic state… Ugh, my head.

“I’ve hit rock bottom, could you please just leave me alone?”

“That’s not good!”

Nicolette grabbed my sides, which had gone limp, and helped me stand up.

As expected of the Satellite Satera class, it can get back up so easily.

“Lady Shalka, we have the victory celebration coming up, so please hold yourself together.”

“Victory celebration?”

“That’s right, there’s no reason not to hold a victory celebration on this auspicious day. We have a dining room for nobles, so we’ll hold it there. By the way, the princess is also scheduled to attend.”

“Lady Elmia…?”

I felt a glimmer of hope.

We might be able to have a pleasant conversation during the victory celebration.

“Yes, that’s right.”

“I see… then we have to make up.”

“Yes. … By the way, I have a plan to improve the relationship with the princess.”

“……Let’s listen.”

The victory celebration was held on a small scale.

Many of the soldiers seem to be participating in large-scale events outside, but those at this venue are the ones who were near me among the military officers.

Around the time the fire was lit, Elmia appeared in the dining room.

Since the military officers are all men, I am taken aback by their beauty.

I touch the gold coin with my sweat-soaked right hand, trying to calm my mind.

First, the initial greeting is important; let’s stay calm here…

“Uh, Lady Elmia, y-y-you’re in such a good mood. Earlier, um…”

“Minimum”

“Guh…”

Elmia suddenly threw a jab.

One down.

Oh no, I was so nervous that I completely messed up.

No, calm down, me. Nicolette still has a plan.

“We have been waiting for you, Princess. Today, we have prepared a modest celebration in honor of Lord Shalka’s victory. We hope you will enjoy it…”

“You were the maid who was with Shalka in the bath earlier, right?”

Nicolette will also have her plans thwarted.

“Y-yes”

“When did I become Shalka’s attendant?”

“Ha! I have been appointed to serve Lady Shalka as of today by Lord Geraldo.”

“Geraldo? … Unnecessary things.”

“Um…”

Elmia, with a face like a Noh mask, whispers to Nicolette.

“……Good thing? If you lay a hand on Shalka, I will never forgive you.”

“Eek!”

I have no idea what the two of them were talking about.

When Elmia whispered something, Nicolette turned pale and hurried into the kitchen.

It looks like Nicolette is down too, but is it just my imagination?

“……Then, we shall receive words from our leader, Lord Shalka.”

I received a request for a speech from Geraldo.

Well, of course, it’s only natural that the main character of the day should take the lead, isn’t it?

This gives me a chance to interact with Elmia on a formal basis.

I spin the gold coin rapidly with my right hand while constructing the speech in my mind.

“Well, everyone, you worked hard today. This victory is a result of your dedication. Please take this opportunity to recharge and prepare for tomorrow’s work. I apologize for the first task being my cleanup job. And as you may have noticed, rejoice, everyone! Lady Elmia, the White Princess of Ortenos, has come to commend our achievements. Lady Elmia, thank you very much for coming to us today.”

“……Hmph.”

I turn to Elmia and bow.

Actually, it’s Elmia’s rampage, but I won’t say it so bluntly.

Elmia turned away with a huff at my words.

This is a bit cute.

“Everyone, even though it’s a celebration, please don’t go overboard. Now, cheers!”

“Cheers!”

I somehow managed to finish the speech.

Elmia and I sit across from each other at one of the round tables that have been lined up.

(I can’t make eye contact at all. Am I dead or something?)

From experience, I know that talking to Elmia when she’s in a bad mood will only make her angrier.

I understand that this is not a problem that should be left unresolved.

However, even though it was an accident, how should I interact with my sister who ended up showing her private parts?

In my past life, I didn’t have any sisters, so I don’t understand this at all…

The dish meticulously prepared by the chef tasted like nothing at all.