· The Incident of the Red Mist

A blood-red full moon hung high in the sky, while below, scarlet mist spread across the entire land. The heavy fog even blocked out the moonlight, and amid the churning red haze, a magnificent, classical, enormous castle appeared.

On the balcony of the ancient castle, a silver-haired girl in a maid outfit was setting out what was needed for the tea party to come. Her movements were meticulous, yet not a single one was wasted. Exquisitely made pastries were placed one by one in their proper spots, and immediately after, the maid set down three cups of freshly brewed black tea. From inside the old castle behind her, three figures walked out.

"My Lady, Second Lady, Lady Patchouli, please have a seat."

As she spoke, the maid gently pulled out the chairs, and after the three of them were seated, she placed the three cups of black tea before them in order.

"Sakuya, tonight's black tea is as delicious as ever."

Remilia lifted the black tea before her with incomparable elegance and took a sip. The smooth, delicate texture paired with that superb flavor made the corners of Remilia's mouth curve into a faint smile, and she turned her head to praise the maid beside her.

"Yes. Thank you for your praise, My Lady."

Sakuya Izayoi bowed slightly, still maintaining that perfect maidly posture. The sight made the other useless fairy maids secretly watching from inside the ancient castle cry out in excitement. After all, although they were also maids of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, they had always been clumsy and good only for causing trouble. It could be said that the entire Scarlet Devil Mansion ran smoothly entirely thanks to Sakuya Izayoi.

"By the way, Remi, are you still not planning to put away this red mist?"

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