Chapter 97 – Innocent Hollow 2
The residents had fallen asleep.
“Howl!”
The beast let out a howl and soon the night dominated the sky.
In this soundless world, a phantom sound called “Shinshin” could be heard.
The Aix reaidence, shrouded in pitch darkness.
That night, something strange happened.
During the time when the residents were asleep and living creatures were motionless, there was something wriggling.
“Yea!”
Lights in the rooms turned on one after another. The sofa trembled with a booming sound. The sound of water gushing could be heard.
Numerous house spirits began to walk around.
A gentle breeze blew inside the house.
A sound of water flowing came from inside a box.
Warm water.
A heated box alongside a cold one.
Blades rotating solely for the purpose of cutting vegetables.
Guildmaster’s Dream House was being dramatically transformed without permission by Aix’s arrogant Hollow, which had received some compliments and gone to their head.
Hmm, now the innocent artisan is gazing at the wall.
There, lined up neatly, are the tacky paintings that the Guildmaster had cherished as a collection.
“Heave-ho, heave-ho.”
Surprisingly, one by one, they began peeling the tacky paintings off the wall.
Certainly, they are unnecessary.
The walls regained their original beauty.
And they picked up one piece from the Guildmaster’s collection that was haphazardly piled on the floor.
“Hehehe.”
What does the artisan intend to do with this?
Oh my, it seems like they are casting some kind of magic.
“Shield.”
The paintings became stiff.
“Levitate.”
Just when you thought they had cast levitation magic on it, they ended up discarding it this time.
No, the paintings, which had become firm and floated just above the ground, seemed to be like a floor.
“Take that!”
Kicking the paintings, they advanced all the way to the end of the corridor, bounced off the wall, and returned.
It seems like what the artisan was creating is a floor that moves around the room in a consistent pattern.
Now, in the reborn Aix family, what kind of reactions will the residents show?
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“Lai-nee, wake up. Something amazing!”
“Mmm. What is it, Nitra?”
I am Lai-nee.
Since yesterday, I have become a real maid.
I was awakened by Nitra’s excitement in the morning. When I opened the door to my room, there was a mysterious painting floating and moving around gently. And Nitla jumped and landed on it!?
“Nya!”
“Huh? Nitra, what are you doing!?”
As I stood there, taken aback, Nitra, who had jumped onto the slightly floating painting, continued to float and smoothly moved away into the distance. When they reached the edge, they smoothly returned.
Um, what are they doing?
“Lai-nee, come here.”
“Oh dear. Just a moment, Nitra.”
I was grabbed by a stretching hand and lifted up onto the floating moving platform.
Wow, this painting is moving.
It’s not the contents inside the painting, but the painting itself that moves. I can’t quite keep up with the Goshujin-sama’s ideas.
It seems that this is a floor that only works indoors.
Sigh, I’ve been thrilled since the morning.
To immediately experience the impact I received at the master’s magical inn.
But now that I understand how it works, I hold hands and jump to the next painting to move.
This is so much fun!
At the kitchen stage, I discovered Hollow with a triumphant expression. Nitra performed a graceful silent landing, and I followed suit.
“Tuchaa!” (Nitra)
“Could it be that you did this?” (Lai-nee)
“!” (Hollow)
Hollow nodded with a proud expression.
“You’re amazing!”
“Good job, good job.”
“Hehehe.”
As I praised the Hollow of the Goshujin-sama’s, Nitra rummaged through her inflated pocket and pulled something out.
“Nitla also brought breakfast!”
“That’s great! Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
I received the glossy apple and praised Nitra, causing her to get distracted and wag hee tail. She’s so cute.
That’s right! Let’s bring this apple to the Goshujin-sama.
I want to be praised too.
And yet, the Goshujin-sama only sees me as a child.
But I’m a lady, so I can become a maid.
Now, let’s do our best with the first task.
I place the apple on a plate and cover it with a silver lid. This feels like a maid-like thing to do.
I might have talent for this.
Jumping and hopping, my destination is the Goshujin-sama’s room.
Hop, landing.
I also found a handbell along the way, so I ring it with a tinkling sound before entering the master’s room gracefully.
For some reason, the Goshujin-sama’s, alerted by the sound, rushes over.
?
“Good morning!”
“Good morning, nii-san.”
“Ah, good morning.”
The Goshujin-sama is looking at the silver lid.
“I have brought breakfast.” (Lai-nee)
“Eat.” (Nitra)
“Amazing! Um, I wonder what’s inside?” (Aix)
Pretending to be important, I open the silver lid!
He has a surprised expression.
See! It’s such a luxurious treat to be able to eat a whole fresh fruit like this in the morning.
“Nitra brought it for me.” (Lai-nee)
“Nyaa.”
“Hmm?! Ah, thank you.” (Aix)
“It’s nothing. I can easily do something like this.” (Nitra)
Seeing Nitra’s embarrassment, the two of us feel warm and fuzzy.
“Also, Goshujin-sama, this little one has been working hard too.”
“The house was amazing.”
Let’s also let the Goshujin-sama know about Hollow’s efforts.
“Is that so? Well done!”
“Hehehe.”
It seems really happy.
“Lai-nee is also very maid-like. Thank you.”
“Yes. Hehehe. I’ll do my best!”
Goshujin-sama, you’re so sneaky with your unexpected compliments.
