There Was a Master Ventriloquist in the Capital; From Then On, the Emperor Never Rose Early (5.6K) (Continued)

Now that such a good thing has fallen into your lap, you not only refuse it, but you also want to go back to the countryside.

Even if you go back, what if you're sold to other nobles again someday? Will you wait for a savior like Yotsuba Clan to arrive once more?

I can tell you with absolute certainty that it's impossible; there's only one Yotsuba Clan- sama.

"Your fate will only end like today, ultimately being toyed with until you die."

This was the first time Tsukushi had spoken so much in one breath, which was quite different from her usual gentle and healing image.

It's worth noting that among the five female captains, she is more popular than Cornelia, precisely because of her gentle yet idol-like beautiful image!

But today, unusually, she started lecturing like Sister Cole.

Because looking at these three little ones, she couldn't help but recall her past and origins.

Or rather, it wasn't just her; the others present, including Kurome, Pony, Little Silver, Mekime, and Remus, were all sold from the countryside to the Imperial Capital and then very fortunately met Yotsuba Clan- sama and were rescued.

It's fair to say I empathize with them.

However, now we see three people who have had the same experience, yet they have chosen completely different paths.

Everyone felt angry at their lack of ambition.

If Pony hadn't been held down by Little Silver, she probably would have been swearing at them right now.

"My Ai ... what this older sister said makes a lot of sense. Even if we are allowed to leave, we will be all alone in the Imperial Capital. Even if we return to the countryside, we will probably face the same fate as this older sister said, being sold again... So, let's stay."

Luna whispered words of advice to her companion.

Although she was also scared and worried about whether she would encounter the same thing as before, she chose to believe again.

Ai couldn't help but bite her lower lip lightly. With teary eyes, she looked at the man everyone was talking about, Yotsuba Clan- sama, whose handsome face seemed to bring her a sense of peace.

The girls following him were so pretty! Compared to those three girls who had no curves or butts, perhaps... it really made sense.

"Well... alright, thank you for taking us in, sir. But if you want to toy with us, please only play with Ai. Ai can endure whatever you want to do, but please spare Luna and Far," Ai said resolutely.

Her words immediately drew criticism from the others.

"Stop spouting nonsense, you idiot! I'll tear your mouth apart!"

Little Silver scolded him, feigning fierceness.

She put her hands on her hips and straightened her chest, a posture that everyone envied.

"I haven't even had a chance to be played with by the Yotsuba Clan- sama, how could I have time to play with you!"

Not only her, but everyone else was also filled with hostility towards Ai's words.

They were all waiting to be favored by Lord Yotsuba Clan, but this little girl got picked instead!

At this moment, Ai realized that she had said the wrong thing, and shrank her neck in fear, but she breathed a sigh of relief.

That's true. That man has so many beautiful girls around him, he definitely wouldn't be interested in someone like me from the countryside.

That's great! It seems their new owner is normal and won't mistreat them.

"Hmph, since you've made up your mind, then come with me. My name is Mine, and from today onwards you will call me Head Maid, understand?!"

Mine swayed her long, side-swept Tanba and gave the three of them a cute little hum.

How dare you refuse Mahiro's kindness? Just wait and see how I teach you a lesson!

"And another thing... the first thing you need to learn is how to address your master."

"Yes, if you don't meet the standards, you won't get any food!"

Remus and Mekime chatted back and forth.

And so, Ai, Far, and Luna were left in this vast mansion.

Over the next few days, the three little girls spent some time in the house in a state of fear and trepidation before finally letting loose completely.

Aside from needing to learn professional ways of serving and treating her master, aside from the harsh scolding from Head Maid Mine, and being starved for half a day for doing something wrong, nothing else happened.

However, this was a trivial matter that they could completely ignore; it was child's play for a hard-working, country girl who had grown up in the countryside.

And sure enough, Yotsuba Clan -sama... oh no, I should call her Master now, didn't bully them at all.

After they finish their work, they are free to arrange their own time. Occasionally Mine will take them to the Imperial Capital Market to buy things.

Although this was just an ordinary day for the three girls, Mine and her companions felt as if they had been reborn. It was like a dream; their current lives overlapped with what they had often longed for before coming to the Imperial Capital.

The three meals a day were incredibly delicious, even better than the ones Bacchus had taken them to eat that day.

I eat until I'm stuffed almost every day.

Every night they enjoyed a comfortable hot bath and soaked in hot springs, giving them the illusion of being in paradise and providing them with an unprecedented experience from the countryside.

No wonder those older women said that day that girls in Imperial Capital envy their jobs.

Seriously, being a master's maid must be so wonderful!!

Fortunately, that day, their master, like a great hero, saved himself, Far, and Luna from the clutches of those demons, and then gave them everything they had ever dreamed of, allowing them to live again in the bustling Imperial Capital they had longed for since childhood.

Moreover, after spending so much time with them, they discovered that their owner was not only very handsome but also very gentle, clearly different from the perverted Bacchus.

Not at all the kind of demon who wears a human skin but has a monster inside!

Even if their master jokingly teases them, Ai feels she might willingly offer herself...

Unfortunately, the master doesn't seem to have any relatives, not even a wife or children. It seems that only his personal head maid Mine, has a very special relationship with him.

Thinking about it this way, the owner is just as pitiful as they are.

No wonder the owner took in so many lonely girls like them to work in the manor; it gave them a long-lost feeling of warmth and home.

A few days later, early in the morning.

As always, Mahiro slowly woke up from his sleep, and in his arms was a soft, boneless body. Just like always, he held Mine in his arms as a pillow.

But unusually, Mine woke up later than him today.

So Mahiro didn't plan to get up immediately; after all, what maid would wake up later than her master?

The lack of a maid's wake-up call was the biggest regret of his day.

So he turned over and hugged Mine tightly, intending to continue sleeping for a while.

But it was with this turn that he suddenly sensed something was wrong.

"Hiss--"

Mahiro gasped in shock.

It seemed that the seed began to take root and sprout, growing rapidly and strong, gradually growing from a sapling into a towering tree.

What's going on?!

Mine Mahiro threw off the covers, only to find Mine fast asleep, lying on top of him.

Her long, soft pink hair cascaded down her back, like a blanket covering her body.

I have to say, this girl's sleeping posture is truly pitiful.

But that's not the main problem. The problem is that the joystick seems to be being manipulated, and not only that, Mine seems to be helping him cool down and relieve the summer heat.

This is unacceptable.

What kind of dream is this girl having?

Most importantly, Mine seemed quite agile, reminding him of a passage he had learned in school—

"In the capital there was a skilled ventriloquist, and from then on the emperor no longer held morning court."

That's probably how it is.

Wait, what if this girl bites me at the last minute?

It must have hurt a lot...

Okay, I'll try it out first.

After weighing the pros and cons, Mahiro abandoned his plan to remove Mine from his body and instead lay back down, choosing to quietly enjoy the moment.

We'll talk about what happens next later.

Anyway, there's "Regrowth," so there's nothing to worry about!

"Mmm~ The popsicle is so delicious."

In her dream, Mine was holding a delicious popsicle and eating it, but for some reason, she just couldn't finish it.

No matter how hard she tried to eat it, even using all her strength, she could only eat more and more popsicles!

"Hmph, I refuse to believe I can't eat you up!"

So, in her dream, Mine began to work even harder, even using the moves she had specially learned for her master to deal with the popsicle.

Finally, the popsicle collapsed with a crash, and she had won.

Only...

"Gurgle... Ugh... Cough cough cough..."

Mine suddenly woke up, her pink eyes opening groggily. When she realized her state, her face flushed crimson.

"Um... Master! I... hiccup!"

Mine hurriedly sat up, wanting to explain, but an accidental burp shattered the romantic atmosphere.

This made her lower her head, unable to meet Mahiro's gaze.

Ugh... This is so embarrassing!

She actually did this to her master in her dream...

If Mekime and Remus found out, they'd laugh at me to death, wouldn't they?

The more Mine thought about it, the more desperate she became, and the more ashamed she felt. She wished she could crawl under the bed and never see anyone again!

Until that familiar, warm touch came from above my head.

"I didn't expect Mine to have reached this age..." Mine said with a Mahiro.

However, the tone of his voice carried a hint of mockery, which made Mine even more ashamed.

"Master, actually I..."

"No explanation needed, but I'd like you to tell me who taught you?"

Mahiro interrupted Mine.

He can now be absolutely certain that this level of ventriloquism in Beijing is not due to any extraordinary talent, but rather the result of years of honing and continuous practice.

When he questioned her, Mine naturally dared not hide the truth and told him the facts.

"It was Leone ... She said it would make you happy, Master, so she had me practice peeling bananas with my tongue. But Mine had only just learned how, and before she even had a chance to serve you, it... turned out like this... Waaah..."

Mine's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

Leone, good job!

Mahiro gave Leone a thumbs up.

For the first time since I met Leone, this woman had actually done something decent.

Mine seemed to realize that he wasn't as furious as she had imagined, so she cautiously raised her head and asked, "Master, are you... aren't you angry?"

"Hmm?" Mahiro asked Mahiro. "Why would I be angry? Mine, you're learning all this for me, aren't you? It wouldn't make sense for me to be angry."

Seeing that he didn't seem angry at all, Mine was relieved.

And I couldn't contain my joy.

It seems Leone was right; my master really won't dislike me because of this. I need to keep working hard!

But then Mahiro muttered to himself:

"Leone... come to think of it, how many days has this guy been absent from work?"

"Exactly half a month and fifteen days, Master."

Mine meticulously recorded every day Leone was away, and grumbled angrily:

"I don't know what that stupid dog has been doing lately. She makes Sheele fill in for her every day while she goes off to slack off. When she gets back, I'm going to give her a good scolding!"