Sightseeing Trip

Higashino Makoto sat down in the main seat, Shinano sat to his right, and Rem stood by the table to pour him tea.

"Rem, please sit down too."

"Rem is a maid, and maids don't eat with their masters."

"I'm offering you a seat. You're more than just a maid to me."

Rem paused for a moment, then sat down at the other end of the long table, her back ramrod straight.

Shinano up her teacup and took a sip. Her purple eyes narrowed slightly.

"Good tea."

"It's from Rem."

"Miss Rem, your tea ceremony is excellent."

Rem's ears turned slightly red.

"Thanks."

Shinano put down his teacup and looked at Higashino Makoto.

"My lord, are you going out today?"

"Yes, let's go to the Re-Estize Kingdom and see how things are developing there."

Would you like me to accompany you?

"Yes, I need you. You're my secretary. If the secretary doesn't keep her master company, who will?"

"And what about Miss Rem?"

Higashino Makoto looked at Rem.

Do you want to go?

Rem was stunned.

"Rem, can Rem go?"

I promised you I would take you to see the world.

Rem's blue eyes lit up, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Rem wants to go.

"Then let's go together."

"Yes!"

Higashino Makoto put down his chopsticks and stood up.

Let's go.

Shinano stood up, her large kimono robe slipping off her shoulders to reveal her black undergarment.

"My lord, I need to change my clothes; I'm too conspicuous as I am."

"OK."

"Then, sir, I am your humble servant."

She turned and walked out of the cafeteria, her nine fox tails swaying gently behind her, their tips shimmering with pale blue and cherry pink light in the sunlight.

The footsteps faded into the distance.

Rem stood there, her blue eyes fixed on the closed door.

"Mr. Higashino Makoto, Ms. Shinano, you're so tall."

"Yeah, he's 1.9 meters tall, five centimeters taller than me."

"What a beautiful tail, what beautiful hair, what beautiful eyes."

"Yes, it is indeed beautiful."

Rem lowered her head.

"Rem, Rem will try her best."

Higashino Makoto looked at her.

What are we striving for?

"Strive to become more beautiful."

Higashino Makoto reached out and gently patted her head.

You are already very beautiful.

Rem's face flushed slightly.

"Thank you... thank you."

In the morning, the Novas-Aittier exit.

Higashino Makoto emerged from the spatial rift, his long, silvery-white hair swaying gently in the morning breeze.

Rem followed behind him, dressed in a black and white maid outfit, the skirt reaching her knees, a white bow tied at the neckline, her short blue hair gleaming softly in the sunlight, and a hint of nervousness in her blue eyes.

Shinano walked behind him.

She had already changed her clothes.

No longer was she wearing a gorgeous twelve-layered kimono, but a simple black long dress with a neckline that was neither too high nor too low, a silver ribbon tied at the waist, and a dark purple cloak draped over it.

Her long, silvery-white hair was tied into a high ponytail, and her nine fox tails were hidden by magic.

Her purple eyes were still half-open, with a dazed look, as if she had just woken up.

"My lord, am I alright looking like this?"

"Quite good."

"Let's go then."

The three walked forward along the official road.

The rhythmic sound of wheels rolling over the gravel road drifted into the carriage.

The carriage was brought by Novas Etier; it was black with silver trim, understated yet luxurious.

The space inside had been magically expanded, making it extremely spacious.

Higashino Makoto leaned back in his chair, his eyes closed.

Shinano sat opposite him, her hands on her knees, her purple eyes looking at him, a faint smile on her lips.

Rem sat beside Shinano, her blue eyes gazing at the scenery rushing past the window.

"Mr. Higashino Makoto, is the Re-Estize Kingdom far away?"

"It's not far, we'll be there tomorrow."

Will Rem be able to see the king?

"Yes, he's just a mere king. You are my maid, far more noble than any king in this world."

Rem's lips curled up slightly.

"Higashino, how can a mere maid compare to a king?"

Shinano looked at Rem, a gentle light flashing in his purple eyes.

"Miss Rem, you seem very happy."

"Yes. Rem is very happy because it's Rem first time traveling so far, and she has an adult with her."

"First?"

"Yes, I used to only stay around the manor area, the furthest I've ever been was the Royal Capital. But that was with my sister, this time Rem is all alone."

Her voice was very soft.

Higashino Makoto nodded, noticing a hint of disappointment in her words, and then spoke.

"Speaking of which, Rem and Ram are very close, right? Should we bring Ram along?"

"Higashino, there's no need. It's just a short separation from my sister."

Higashino Makoto was slightly disappointed, as he had originally planned to eat the two twin demon maids during this trip.

But he didn't say anything, after all, there was still a long time to go.

Since the food was already in his bowl, he figured waiting a little longer wouldn't hurt, so he nodded.

"That's good."

The carriage continued its journey.

Sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the curtains, casting golden dappled patterns in the carriage.

Higashino Makoto closed his eyes, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

"Sir, what are you thinking about?"

How can I eat you in the most delicious way?

Hmm, never mind.

Let's try a different reason.

"Thinking about what the Re-Estize Kingdom has become."

Are you worried?

"It's not worry, it's curiosity."

Shinano tilted his head.

"What are you curious about?"

"I'm curious how the gardeners are doing with the flowers."

"Gardener?"

"The king, the crown prince, the nobles—those rulers—they are my gardeners. The flowers in the Garden need their tending."

Shinano looked at him, her purple eyes flashing with a complex light.

"My lord, you are so kind to humans."

"Ha, okay? That doesn't count, I didn't even treat them as equals."

"It is you, it is you, I say."

Higashino Makoto opened his eyes and looked at her.

"Okay. If you think so, then it is."

Shinano's lips curled up slightly.

"Then what can I do once we arrive in the Re-Estize Kingdom?"

"Just follow me. This is just a sightseeing trip. Of course, if you want to do something, then do it. I trust you."

"Is it really okay to not have to do anything?"

"What's wrong with that? You're my secretary, your job is to help me and make me happy. Other than that, you're free."

Shinano nodded.

"Yes, sir."

The carriage continued its journey.

In the distance, the Re-Estize Kingdom's borders were faintly visible in the twilight.

That was the first time Higashino Makoto had returned since leaving.