The Peaceful Life Of A Maid Who Hides Her Power And Enjoys It - Chapter 200

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Chapter 5

“Besides, what about your position? If it were 8 years ago, maybe… Hmm. What was that ignorant knight’s name again, Andert?”

What was it again.

When I couldn’t answer properly, Deshero, who had been watching quietly, said in passing.

“It was Count Grix Pul, Natasha. But… though it’s awkward to say this in front of Andert, I understood why he was so agitated the moment I heard his name.”

At that, everyone’s gaze turned to Deshero. Since it was none other than Deshero defending the opponent, rather than anger, their eyes showed curiosity about the reason.

Deshero proudly answered our curiosity.

“Do you know Sir Helloice Pentil of the Berkley Greyton Knights? Of course you would. He’s the handsome man who stood out particularly among that bleak bunch.”

At Deshero’s words, Natasha nodded vigorously.

“Of course, Deshero. If it’s Helloice Pentil of the Pentil Baronage, he’s quite famous. We’ve officially recognized him as 6th place in the Allied Forces’ handsome men ranking.”

…Who’s ‘we’?

“Official handsome men ranking? Where on earth… Anyway, about Sir Helloice Pentil. Apparently, he’s actually a woman, not a man.”

“What?”

For a moment I stopped breathing and had to reconsider Deshero’s statement. Actually a woman, not a man.

A woman, a woman…

‘Stay calm. It’s not about my name, but about that Hell-something Pentil.’

They say a guilty conscience needs no accuser, but at this level it’s not my feet but my brain that’s tingling.

While I was calmly controlling my pounding heart, Natasha stopped crunching her candy and gaped blankly.

“What kind of absurd joke… Deshero, do you know exactly who Sir Pentil is when you say that? His height is even taller than yours. Not to mention his shoulders and calves! He’s even bigger than Grix Pul!”

“Is that so. But Natasha, have you ever actually met the Baron and Baroness Pentil in person? Baron Pentil is 2 meters tall and the Baroness is about the same height as Raphael. They’re a bloodline blessed with the warrior’s physique from God.”

“…”

“I heard that the real Sir Helloice Pentil… ah, the real name of the Sir Helloice Pentil we know is Rize Pentil. It seems she stole her sickly younger brother’s identity to join the knight order.”

“Hmm. Stole her younger brother’s identity? Was there a need for that?”

From what I heard, Sir Pentil didn’t seem to have magically changed her appearance like me, but simply switched identities.

Considering the Berkley Greyton Knights’ characteristic of not discriminating by origin or gender, it seemed like somewhat excessive disguise.

“There must be personal circumstances. I don’t know that much either.”

I see.

So that’s how it was.

‘A sister disguising as a younger brother to enlist in the military… it was more common than I thought.’

Two exist just in headquarters! If converted to the entire Allied Forces, couldn’t it reach a ratio of ten?

Realizing that several comrades like me existed, warm camaraderie and sympathy bloomed deep in my chest. So much so that I’d like to form a ‘Sisters Disguised as Younger Brothers Friendship Club’ if the opportunity arose…

“I can’t believe it. My goodness, the 6th place in the Allied Forces’ official handsome men ranking… was actually a beauty, not a handsome man? This will cause quite a stir! Enough to require establishing new candidates…”

Natasha, who had been thinking with a more serious expression than ever, scanned us with sinister eyes.

“Hehe. By the way, Raphael, Deshero, Andert – all three of you are included in the Allied Forces’ official handsome men ranking top 20. Aren’t you curious about your exact rankings?”

“Not curious.”

I looked back at Deshero, leaving behind Raphael’s answer that was cold rather than indifferent.

Ahem. After a short cough, he asked with a nuance suggesting he had no interest at all, but slight curiosity had arisen.

“So… what does the fact that Sir Pentil’s identity was female have to do with me getting into trouble with Grix Pul?”

“Count Grix Pul and Sir Pentil were close friends who would share even a single bean. They must have seen each other in all sorts of situations, so suddenly being told she’s a woman must have been very disturbing. When people’s hearts are troubled, don’t they tend to make big and small mistakes?”

At those words, I glanced at Raphael and Natasha, but they showed neither particular agreement nor rejection. My heart grew slightly anxious at their only peaceful appearance.

“That’s just an excuse. What’s there to be disturbed about over such a trivial happening as gender? If a man becomes a woman, does the accumulated friendship crumble?”

It was Natasha who first reacted to the dismissive tone.

“Hmm… if it wasn’t voluntarily revealed but accidentally discovered, one might be quite hurt. Depending on the circumstances, one might even feel betrayed.”

Betrayal.

‘…Right, that’s natural.’

I don’t know what I was expecting even while knowing the truth. After nearly 8 years of this charade, I’m really hopeless for still harboring fleeting hope.

It seemed better to get a complete answer this time and face reality.

“Then what about you guys.”

Raphael, who had been staring into space while turning his pipe for a while, looked at me.

“If my gender were revealed to be female, would you act like an idiot like Grix Pul?”

My mouth felt parched under his gaze that showed not a trace of wavering.

Those lava-hot red eyes sometimes felt like they were peering into my mind, making it difficult to pretend to be calm.

Of course.

“Hmm. No matter how I look, it’s flat.”

The hand caressing around my chest area was equally difficult to bear.

“…Stop groping.”

“I’m against it.”

“Against what?”

“I can’t allow it, Andert. If you became a woman, Raphael would fall for you at first sight! Then I’d have a powerful rival.”

Wondering what she was talking about, I looked at Raphael, but the person in question had a face that wasn’t even listening to Natasha’s words. It’s nonsense.

Natasha, who examined my chest and throat once more, spoke in a sharp voice.

“Pretending not to, pretending not to acknowledge it while lighting a cigarette, Raphael. Do you really think I don’t know your sinister preferences?”

“Hah.”

“I can clearly see the confusion you’ll experience, Raphael. At first you’ll deny it because you can’t believe it. But soon you’ll accept the truth and feel great betrayal.”

Raphael got up from his seat and moved to the barracks entrance before lighting his cigarette. Natasha stared intently at the back of his head and clicked her tongue.

“But what you’ll feel won’t be simple betrayal alone. Confusion toward someone you trusted like a brother and entrusted your back to. And the unknown hot emotions you’ll feel seeing Andert, who became soft and tender overnight…”

“That’s enough.”

At the tired voice, Natasha chuckled and grabbed my hand with an unprecedented look of concern.

“But Andert. Today you’re frequently acting and speaking unlike yourself. …Do you perhaps want to become a woman?”

“Not particularly.”

“If you want, I’ll search everywhere and devise a way for you to damage part of your body and advance to a new world. Of course, you might miss your male body, so I’ll preserve that cleanly severed thing in fresh condition…”

“Please shut up, Natasha. Just hearing about it makes me feel like the water I just drank will come back up.”

Even while saying this, I couldn’t help but chuckle. Perhaps because I knew who her lengthy chatter was for. Natasha with sparkling eyes seemed as cute as a little sister.

As Natasha’s explanation about the new world gradually became more elaborate, a fifth presence approached the barracks entrance.

“Reinforcements have arrived from the Northern Confederation. Duke Berkley Greytown orders you to attend the strategy meeting.”

Now, it was time to return to the front lines.

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