I Was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace

Chapter 1365 - The Maid\'s Challenge ④

[Thank you very much, Master. Thanks to Master, I remembered what was important before the Maid Olympia.]

[I’m glad you found my advice helpful.]

There, I heard something I didn’t want to hear. The Maid Olympia, the Festival of Maids…… From the way she said it, it sounded like that event was about to take place……

I have a bad feeling about this, so I didn’t really want to know if it was possible……

Just as I was thinking that, Beatrice-san turned to Luna-san and spoke.

[Come to think of it, this would be the first time Lunamaria would participate, right?]

[Yes. My Maid Power had not yet reached the standard 4 years ago, so this would be the first time I’m finally able to participate.]

[I see…… It’s amazing how much you can improve as a maid within 4 years. However, the Maid Olympia isn’t an event you can easily win. Please participate thinking that everyone around you surpasses you.]

[Yes! However, I can’t show my ineptitude in front of “Milady, who will be coming to cheer me on”, so I intend to do my very best.]

Luna-san responds strongly to Beatrice-san’s words, but I wonder if saying that is alright though? I mean, Lilia-san looked as if that was the first time she heard what you just said……

[……Ummm, Luna? That’s the first time about that, errr, Maid Olympia though? Is there such a competition?]

[Yes, the Maid Olympia, held once every 4 years, is a festival for maids, by maids. I can finally participate in it for the first time this year.]

[I- I see…… Good for you but…… Errr, what did you mean I’m cheering for you?]

In response to Luna-san, who vigorously nodded her head, Lilia-san had a bewildered expression on her face, clearly showing that she couldn’t keep up with all the Maid-related conversation.

I understand her feelings very well, and in fact, I myself couldn’t keep up with what was going on very well. Also, I feel like I stay here like this, I’m likely gonna get caught up too, so if it’s possible, I’d like to go home now…… but it seemed like I had missed that timing when I could leave.

[……Eh? I thought Lili, my best friend, would be there to support me on my big day…… Am I mistaken?]

[……I’ll be there.]

[As expected of Milady, I’m happy to have a master who knows what’s up.]

And there, I witnessed Lilia-san’s weakness. No, well, due to Lilia-san’s personality, it seems that when she gets told like that, she can’t even refuse…… No, can you please not look at me like you’re asking for my help? I don’t really want to be a part of that if I can help it.

I feel like if I get involved in the Maid World any further, their craziness would erode my brain as well……

[Ahh, speaking of which, as for Miyama-sama, I heard that President Ein is planning to invite you as a special guest.]

[……That’s the first time I heard that though. Also, I’d like it if you really excuse me from that……]

[As for how you’ll be treated, wouldn’t he be a Special Judge or something along those lines?]

[………………….]

Ahh, that’s really bad. I really don’t want to have a role like that. I mean, I’m completely clueless about Maids…… No, even if I did understand normal maids, I don’t think I could keep up with this world’s concept of Maids.

However, even when I thought earlier that Lilia-san was vulnerable to being requested by others…… I’m also as weak as her in most cases. If Ein-san really makes a serious request, there’s a high chance that I won’t be able to refuse and will end up accepting it.

I wonder if there was a way to avoid that somehow…… but then, I heard the devil’s whispers being spoken out of Luna-san’s lips.

[Ahh, but if you have already decided to watch the game as part of the audience, I don’t think President Ein will force you to do that though.]

[………………]

Assuming that I can’t turn down Ein-san’s request, I have two options before me. I would either be a Special Judge under the pressure of Ein-san’s request, or participate in the Maid Olympia myself only as an audience……

Unfortunately, it seems like simply not going isn’t an option. After all, if Ein-san gets visibly sad after my refusal…… Ahh, this is impossible. I can’t refuse her.

[……I suppose so. I feel sorry for refusing Ein-san, but I also want to support Luna-san’s first participation, so I guess I’ll have to refuse to be a judge……]

[Oya, for even Miyama-sama to be supporting me, this unworthy Lunamaria couldn’t help tearing up in gratitude. I really have no choice but to do my very best then.]

It can’t be helped. It can’t be helped…… It’s far better to watch as an audience than to make an appearance as a Special Judge.

As my shoulders drooped down while I convinced myself like that, Lilia-san went to my side and patted my shoulder.

[……Kaito-san, just give up. Let’s go there together.]

[……To be honest, the only saving grace of this event is that Lilia-san would be there with me.]

[I feel the same way.]

What’s really fortunate is that Lilia-san, who isn’t tainted by the Maid Logic, would be there with me, so this will help me feel a little less left behind…… or so…… I’d like to hope. That happening would be nice.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [Ahh, that Maid’s Challenge title refers to this huh…… It was an unexpected start for the Maid Olympia Arc huh……]