The Peaceful Life Of A Maid Who Hides Her Power And Enjoys It - Chapter 262

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————

Part 2, Chapter 60

Lu’s appearance wasn’t the end of it.

The Banahel people who disembarked from the airship began pulling out enormous boxes from the cargo hold one by one.

Then the soldiers who had been on high alert also began lowering their weapons one by one and exchanging light glances. From the brief greetings they exchanged, it seemed they already had an established relationship from several previous interactions.

“Chief Administrator!”

Soon, a middle-aged officer wearing a beret arrived, pushing through the crowd. Lu, who had been standing quietly and watching him, stepped forward first to greet the officer.

“Are you Chief Administrator Gaus Tur of Corpinium Base?”

“I am Gaus Tur. Are you affiliated with Banahel? Without any prior contact, all of these things are…”

“I am Luna, sent as a purification agent administrator by order of Her Majesty the Queen of Banahel. Please take care of me for the time being!”

Wink.

‘Stop it.’

The Chief Administrator looked flustered. I would be too.

“Purification agent administrator, you say. Don’t tell me… you mean all of those are purification agents?”

“Yes. You understand correctly.”

“How is this suddenly happening at such timing?”

“As soon as news of the Corpinium terror reached us, Her Majesty the Queen sent the purification agents that were being manufactured for next year’s first half supply. It’s a grace as vast as the ocean.”

What grace.

‘Lu made her move.’

Corpinium Base and the Kingdom of Banahel are close. With the high-speed airship Lu came on, it would only take about an hour to arrive.

Did she know that the plan to enter the Wall of Fire would be ruined due to the terror attack?

As always, Lu’s ability to read situations was at a level I could never predict. They say cunning comes with age.

“My goodness. This is truly fortunate, Chief Administrator!”

“Phew! Indeed. We can breathe a sigh of relief with this.”

“But Sir Gat…”

While people were feeling relieved, Lu approached my side with a leisurely attitude.

Since she looked ready to casually take me from Jin and carry me, I obediently came down to the ground. Naturally, Jin, who was born without even a speck of intuition, seemed completely unaware of Lu’s true identity.

However, the Chief Administrator didn’t look like he could be entirely happy.

“I’m grateful for the Kingdom of Banahel’s quick judgment. But this amount is less than half of our existing supplies…”

“Don’t worry. Additional supplies sent from Banahel will arrive within five hours. Reserve purification agents for emergency situations are also deposited at Banahel’s airfield.”

“…You’ve prepared thoroughly.”

“Her Majesty the Queen hoped that these purification agents would safely reach the refugees inside the Wall of Fire.”

The Chief Administrator’s face grew more troubled.

“Unfortunately… this entry plan might be canceled. There are terror threats in Sir Gat as well…”

To this, Lu covered her mouth with a surprised expression.

“Oh my? If the plan is canceled, not only Her Majesty the Queen but also the Emperor of the Pen Rota Empire would be quite disappointed, wouldn’t they? Right, Andert?”

Me?

Just agree for now.

“Yeah.”

The Chief Administrator, who had been examining my face while muttering “Andert?” with surprised eyes, widened his eyes and extended his hand.

“Duke Andert Pager! I’m delighted to meet you like this. I’m sorry for not greeting you personally, but as you can see, the situation is quite chaotic. I’m truly glad to meet you.”

“I understand.”

As soon as we finished shaking hands and let go, Lu linked arms with me.

“Chief Administrator. Do you know that our dear one came here immediately upon returning after 8 years, even refusing the welcome banquet that His Majesty the Emperor was personally going to hold for him?”

Was there such a thing as a welcome banquet scheduled?

“Right? Isn’t that so?”

Just agree for now.

“Yeah.”

Lu smiled brightly as if I did well, then immediately drooped her shoulders with a tearful expression.

“Our dear one… knowing the horrors of war, came to Corpinium postponing even reunions with his comrades. If such an Andert returns home without even crossing the Wall of Fire due to simple route problems… not only the Emperor but also Duke Hailo, Duke Berkley Greytown, Duke Jenail, Count Rosebel, Marquis Kalpenweber, Count Raghwirten, Kalerpa of Loqwe, and even King Astrosia with whom he has deep ties…”

Stop, stop! Stop it!

“…and all the imperial citizens of Pen Rota who support him would express regret. Sigh. Can you handle that, Chief Administrator?”

It was ridiculous nonsense. At least that’s what I thought.

But Lu’s reproach seemed to carry entirely different weight in the Chief Administrator’s ears. He grabbed his forehead, let out a long sigh, and finally gave new orders.

“Prepare for entry into the Wall of Fire. I’ll speak to the Legion myself.”

“Chief Administrator.”

At the voice calling him urgently with worried eyes, the Chief Administrator gave a bitter smile.

“…It’s not like I want to turn a blind eye to the citizens of the Republic either.”

Then I’ll leave it to you. He bowed his head briefly toward me and turned around.

The man who had been hurrying his steps suddenly turned his head and asked us.

“By the way, did you say Miss Luna? If I’m not mistaken, you seem to have a connection with Duke Andert Pager.”

Lu answered with a joyful face, jumping in place.

“Ah, you noticed? I am…”

Then, as if she had been waiting for this moment, she pulled out a thick book from her small embrace. That book with the familiar cover…

【Volume 1: The Hero Who Regained His Memory Obsesses Over Me】

It was a terrible self-introduction.

* * *

7 hours before entering the Wall of Fire.

Late at night with midnight not far away. Corpinium Base was chaotic with preparations for defense against a second bombing and entry into the Wall of Fire.

Baron Fiyora and the Weatherwax Baroness appeared somewhat later than expected, saying it was because the airship flying here had received news of the terror attack and detoured back to Sir Gat.

Naturally, Jin immediately recognized that the suspicious masked man who boldly introduced himself as the ‘Handsome Inspector’ was the Weatherwax Baroness.

“…Why is Your Excellency here?”

“Shh. Watch your words, Jin. Address me by the alias appropriate for this place.”

“Pardon? An alias? You mean Weatherwax Baroness…”

“Handsome Inspector.”

“Pardon?”

“While wearing this mask, I am the Handsome Inspector.”

“…Pardon?”

Jin looks at me. Sorry, I have nothing to say either.

We gathered wood fragments scattered around the base and lit a fire.

Having regained trust in the Weatherwax Baroness, Jin cast off her expression full of distrust and focused all her attention on the conversation with the Weatherwax Baroness.

“My goodness. So you mean Miss Luna is the lover who not only provided lodging and meals when Lord Andert once lost his memory and went missing in the forest, but also shared sincere love in the process?”

“That’s right. Moreover, when Miss Luna learned of Baron Fedegail’s true identity, she sent him back to the empire alone to restore his honor. Moved by this, the Baron promised their future and returned.”

Selling me out for ridiculous pranks.

“My goodness… I never imagined. That Lord Andert had lost his memory for the past 4 years… But I understand there’s already Miss Lu with him.”

“You’re innocent, Jin. Heroes are naturally womanizers.”

Jin opened the book she must have received from Lu, 【Volume 1: The Hero Who Regained His Memory Obsesses Over Me】.

“Yes, it seems so. Come to think of it, Your Excellency too… Looking at this passage, it says Lord Andert was seriously injured in his shoulders and back. Given how difficult it was, he had no choice but to lean on Miss Luna.”

Jin.

Please don’t read it seriously.

That’s just a novel. Not my autobiography.

Feeling sorry for her innocent appearance, I whispered briefly in Jin’s ear.

“Don’t be fooled. Luna’s true identity is Lu.”

Jin turned to me with a startled expression.

“Pardon? What do you…”

The Handsome Inspector interrupted with a firm voice.

“Don’t believe him. Even the great Andert Pager is trying to deceive you because his conscience is pricked about two-timing.”

“Pardon? But…”

“Don’t be fooled. Jin, you know too, right? Lu is a mage with tremendous power. Controlling the Queen of Banahel is like lying down and drinking stew.”

“Pardon?”

“Don’t believe him. What mage could dare control a noble queen? Not content with two-timing, he’s even selling out Her Majesty the Queen.”

“…That’s enough. I’m not curious anymore.”

Thud. Jin closed the book and left her seat with a frustrated expression. Still, the campfire blazed brightly.

3 hours before entering the Wall of Fire.

With the Swordmaster joining us, our 【Sword Master Party】 had gathered all members except for one.

—————
This chapter was translated by Lunox Team. To support us and help keep this series going, visit our website: LunoxScans.com
—————