The Peaceful Life Of A Maid Who Hides Her Power And Enjoys It - Chapter 301

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Part 2, Chapter 99

The journey from the Land of Death to Banahal took much less time than when we first came from Banahal to the Land of Death.

The reason was all too clear.

“….”

“….”

Throughout our journey to Banahal’s airport without any means of transportation, there was rarely any proper conversation between Lu and me.

Since we focused entirely on walking, we had no choice but to arrive quickly….

Our communication was so dry that the conversations from the past few days still remained vividly in my mind.

For example, when Lu asked why we had to go to Midwintry through Banahal specifically.

“Well, actually, an unexpected incident occurred before you lost your memory. That incident is closely connected to the Contaninos Republic’s Legion, and I chose to go to Banahal because I was worried things might get complicated if we showed ourselves in Ostita for no reason.”

Lu asked back with an incomprehensible expression.

“So are you a criminal now?”

At the suspicious nuance and gaze, I hurriedly shook my head.

“No! Of course not! Rather than a criminal… I’d say we’re walking a different path from the Legion? My face is so well-known that many people recognize me, so I’m just being careful.”

“If you’re that famous, wouldn’t many people recognize you even if we go to Banahal?”

“Ah, it’s fine now. What became known to the public was my appearance when I was a man… Of course, I could go to Ostita looking like this now, but I’m just preparing for any possible situation.”

Lu looked me over with even more suspicious eyes.

“Daisy Pager…. I never imagined you were a man. So is your current face a matter of preference?”

I widened my eyes and shook my head vigorously.

“Absolutely not! Not at all! Never! Remember this well. I’m a woman even if I die and come back to life, Lu. I just sometimes live as a man due to complicated personal circumstances… It’s even magic that you cast on me.”

“I did?”

When Lu reacted as if that couldn’t be possible, I added that he was the only mage who could cast such high-level magic, and he nodded in understanding.

You’re easier to handle than I thought.

Lu stared at my face intently before turning his head away again.

“…I might have been more careless than I thought.”

What does that mean?

‘Is he saying I’m careless, or that he himself is careless?’

Anyway. The above conversation could be considered the longest and most constructive conversation Lu and I had over the past few days.

Other than that, we walked, and walked, and walked some more.

Occasionally when I asked him.

“Aren’t you tired? Should we rest a little?”

Lu would always answer.

“I lost my memory, I didn’t become weak, Daisy Pager.”

Then I would say.

“Call me by my name casually. Why do you keep adding the surname? It feels too distant and uncomfortable.”

When I made this request, Lu would say in an indifferent tone.

“Psychologically, we’re not that close of a relationship.”

Then I would again, not hiding my hurt feelings.

“Try to get closer.”

“Is that an order as my employer?”

“It’s a request?”

“I’m stingy with requests. How unfortunate.”

Then I would speak loudly as if telling him to listen carefully.

“Stingy, my foot. Lu, do you know how affectionate and devoted you were to me? You acted like you’d give me your liver and gallbladder… How can a person change so much just from losing one memory? It’s fake.”

Whenever I talked about his past self, Lu would always turn to look at me and examine my face carefully at the end.

“Daisy Pager.”

“What!”

“How exactly was I affectionate to you? Did I offer my arm to be bitten a thousand more times even after being bitten a hundred times?”

Wondering if he was using his current specialty of sarcasm, I glared at him silently, but surprisingly he seemed to be quietly waiting for my answer, so I had no choice but to speak.

“Whenever my steps fell behind even a little, you would always carry me on your back. Though I carried you more often.”

“….”

“And whenever there was a chance to cook, you’d get ingredients from anywhere and present the best cuisine. You made amazing flavors even with half-spoiled fish, all for me.”

“Knowing that, you just took advantage and ate?”

“But you didn’t like me helping with work except for things like peeling potato skins. You said I wasn’t much help.”

At that, Lu looked down at his hands and muttered in disbelief.

“Cooking. I can’t really imagine it. I don’t remember any recipes or anything at all.”

It’s unfortunate, but it can’t be helped. He lost his memory after all.

‘What? Looking back, it seems like we had more conversations than I thought?’

Maybe the problem was comparing him to the old Lu. Before losing his memory, we used to chat about trivial things all day except when sleeping. Not having someone to play word games with seemed much lonelier than I thought.

Like that, in less than eight days, we arrived at our destination.

Lu walked ahead of me while looking at the map, and I just matched his pace, so ultimately it was a matter of how fast his walking speed was.

Thanks to that, I realized anew.

‘Lu was always walking a little slower when he was with me.’

Was it to match my pace? Or was it because he wanted the time we spent together to be a little longer?

“Why don’t you walk a little more earnestly, Daisy Pager. At this rate, we’ll board the airship without even having a simple meal.”

Either way, it was clear that he was warmer and more affectionate than the current Lu. Yes, absolutely.

As soon as Lu arrived at the airport, he walked briskly with those long legs and entered a nearby restaurant.

And he ordered 9 menu items.

‘Hmm.’

He eats well.

I watched with fascination as Lu emptied the plates one by one without rest, but elegantly and not vulgarly.

‘I did think he’d be hungry since he returned to human form.’

Seeing Lu eat so well like this…. It felt strange, and somehow just watching made me feel full.

Lu, who was slowly but surely cutting his steak in half, looked at me with a puzzled expression.

“Why aren’t you eating? Are you a picky eater?”

“Don’t mind me and eat to your heart’s content. I don’t need to have meals.”

I’m a deity, after all.

…I was prepared to answer like that, but the cold Lu didn’t ask for reasons and focused on his meal again.

Yes, it’s good that you’re eating well.

‘Is this how Lu felt?’

Of course, I paid the bill. It’s okay. I have a lot of money. The Emperor will give me more.

After finishing his meal lightly, he used the remaining time to even explore a dessert shop.

Around that time, more men and women began stealing glances at Lu, completely charmed by his vigorous eating.

Whenever that happened, Lu would make eye contact with them and kindly warn, “It’s unpleasant, so how about turning your eyes elsewhere.”

I quietly watched such Lu and recalled reviewing the mythology book before leaving the Land of Death.

【When the scales of balance are broken, what restrictions might occur when the power of blooming is used excessively?】

-When the limit is exceeded, one loses their reason as a deity. Temporarily, though.

Even thinking about it again… I’m relieved that this phenomenon of Lu losing his memory is temporary.

However, there was still one unresolved question.

【Why do the scales of balance break?】

Yes, the answer to this question.

The mythology book answered.

-The scales of balance… cannot overcome those who are greedy.

Greed.

So the scales of balance ultimately break because of greed?

‘Lu also talked about greed.’

That he was greedy. And that someday I might be disappointed in him because of it.

What exactly does the greed that Lu and the mythology book speak of mean?

I still don’t really understand.

I still don’t really understand.

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