The Retired Demon of the Maxed-Out Village: Volume 1 [Parts 1 to 4] by Akinosuke Nishiyama

Author:Akinosuke Nishiyama
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 4

The princess knight couldn’t believe it. The maid was the demonic sword.

It was morning and Albrea awoke with a pounding headache. “Mmm, where am I? Oww...” Holding her temples, she slowly got up and found herself in an unfamiliar room. It was modest but clean, with the faint scent of wood in the air. The ceiling was a little high, but beyond that it was an ordinary guest room.

Albrea tilted her head, wondering how she got there. She had to think for a moment, but eventually her shameful conduct the day before started coming back to her. Her impatience and stubbornness had gotten the better of her. On top of that, she had gotten drunk and cried all over the very people she had pointed her sword at. It was too shameful to be summed up in a single word.

The pain was only natural after how much she’d had to drink yesterday. Men and women alike were considered adults at fifteen, so her drinking wasn’t a problem in and of itself, but Albrea had minimal experience with alcohol.

As her vision cleared up, so did her memory. The elderly demon she’d pointed her sword at had turned out to be quite friendly—he’d happily listened to all her sobs and complaints. The scowling maid had offered Albrea the beef stew she called a culinary masterpiece. Even the other villagers had offered her drinks and were empathetic to her situation. It was oddly comforting.

Until last night, Albrea had never been able to feel at peace even in her own home, let alone the royal palace. At last able to let loose, she had cried and cried. Burning with embarrassment over the memory, she couldn’t help but squeal. Fortunately for her, there was nobody around to hear it. Burying her face in her pillow, she mumbled to herself. “Ahh... What have I done?”

“Finally awake, Lady Albrea? Breakfast is ready.” Someone else’s voice echoed through the room. Turning her head in surprise, Albrea found Yoto standing next to her bed in a red maid outfit. Hands on her hips, she was scowling at her guest.

“Eeeek!”

Yoto didn’t even flinch. “What am I, a ghost? I’m a little hurt.”

“S-Sorry... Umm...”

“You may call me Yoto, Lady Albrea. Or would you prefer I call you Princess Albrea?”

“Um, I’d prefer no title at all, actually...”

“Then Albrea it is. Once again, welcome to my master’s home. Though humble, it does still have a bathroom. The well water has already been drawn, so you may go wash your face.” Yoto’s voice was cold as she encouraged Albrea to wash up.

Albrea crawled out of bed, embarrassed and still frightened of Yoto due to the hellish nightmare that she’d inflicted on her the day before. “U-Umm...”

“Yes? Oh, the bathroom is down the hall to the right.”

“N-No, not that. Are you still mad about yesterday?”

“Not particularly. In fact, as Master’s sword, I feel I owe you an apology. We both bear the blame for what happened, but it’s in the past now.” Despite how angry she had been, the maid brushed it off like it was nothing.

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