episode_0042
by fnovelpia“Hoho, Lady Witch, you’re quite remarkable.”
“…What about it?”
“To perform ‘feeding’ so naturally, did you see it again?”
“Annoying.”
After finishing a bewildering breakfast, unable to overcome my embarrassment, I buried my face in the pillow.
Lately, the talkative priestess, Alayne, started teasing me with a chuckle.
…It felt unjust.
Well, it was just a small favor, not even a hint of malice, right?
Even if Kotas enjoys eating messily and burying his face in the bowl.
Even though I didn’t know what that rascal did at night, he was quite uncomfortable moving around, couldn’t even raise his arm properly, so feeding him was something I could do as a comrade, right!
It might sound like a lame excuse, but it’s all true.
That cursed dwarf inspiration, Stroheim, made everything weird by adding strange meanings.
Anyway, that explosive inspiration tank knows nothing but explosions.
Even if that dwarf bomb had a huge cannon, he definitely wouldn’t have been able to date a woman.
“Phew.”
Stopping my struggling and sighing, Alayne patted my back.
As I tried to squirm again due to the fever, I couldn’t resist Alayne’s gentle voice.
“Brush off the dust, Lady Witch. And if you keep doing that, I won’t help you anymore, okay?”
“…”
“You want to smoothly finish the date, right? It seems like you need my help… don’t you?”
“Tsk.”
Despite my frustration, I did need the priestess’s help.
Even if it’s just simple grooming, it was necessary to look presentable.
If I went on a date with Kal looking like my usual self, he would surely find fault.
[You come out without dressing up even though it’s a wish-granting event? Did you leave your conscience at the mercy of the forest?]
[I can’t consider this valid. You lack sincerity; let’s start over from the beginning!]
[Dress properly and come, that way there will be some meaning even if I risk my life, right?]
Of course, it’s just my speculation.
But considering how determined that guy is to nitpick, it’s not entirely impossible, so I asked Alayne in a coaxing tone.
“Well, let’s see your skills first. We have to see if you’re trustworthy.”
“Hehe, you’re right. If you confidently claim something and then fail to show the corresponding skills, that’s also wrong. So, shall we take a look?”
Saying this, Alayne sat me down on the bed.
At the same time, she took out various cosmetics from her pocket and started applying them generously on my face.
…A vague sense of unease crept in.
However, every time I tried to look in the mirror, my actions were thwarted, and I couldn’t see myself until the makeup was done.
What kind of appearance do I have now?
As the doubt deepened, the makeup finally finished, and Alayne brought a full-length mirror in front of me, smiling proudly.
“It’s a masterpiece! Would you like to see yourself?”
“A masterpiece… right? But I feel uneasy.”
“Heh? What’s there to be uneasy about? Do you think ruining your face benefits me somehow?”
Carefully, I opened my eyes at the priestess’s complaint and looked ahead.
And what I saw was a beauty that didn’t resemble a witch at all.
Despite the slightly messy hair, which was somewhat disheveled, at this level…
“Impressive.”
“Isn’t it? Truly a masterpiece, right?”
“Yes, I think I can go on a date like this without any issues.”
“What? No, you can’t do that.”
Alayne shook her head vigorously and began roughly combing through my almost disheveled hair.
“Where do you think you’re going with this hairstyle? Surely you’re not planning to wear that heavy hat on your date?”
“…”
“You said you’d do it properly! Do you think Kal will be satisfied with this mediocre look?”
Silenced by the priestess’s overwhelming momentum, I closed my mouth.
There’s… some logic to it.
Face all prepared like that, but saying it’s too much trouble to tidy up the hair doesn’t make any sense.
Did nodding mean acceptance?
Soon, Alain spoke seriously from behind me.
“This won’t do.”
“What?”
“Why is your hair in such a mess? Even Lord Agathon would be furious if he saw this!”
“A mess?!”
…But isn’t it inevitable for it to end up a mess?
I didn’t really have any intention of managing it, but I haven’t managed it for a month.
It’s not like I can use the fantasy representative scam magic, Clean, so how am I supposed to manage this?
I shot back with defiance at the priestess, but she paid no attention and helped me up.
“Let’s go to the bathhouse.”
“Now? Really?”
“Makeup might be a waste, but there’s no choice but to start over from the beginning. That’s what I think.”
The priestess picked up the comb stuck in my tangled hair and briskly ran ahead into the room. I stared at the firmly closed door, feeling overwhelmed.
It seemed like the road ahead was too long.
—–
“Phew, finally done with the rough preparations.”
“…I’m already tired.”
“You’ve been sitting still, what’s tiring you out? I’m more exhausted.”
“Can’t we do this a bit later? Take a nap and then continue in a bit…”
“Oh, I can’t allow that. Doing this once should be enough.”
For some reason, Alain kept fussing over my hair without giving up, despite panting.
In the midst of calling for a Dragonyan and Louis, I thought she might burn me alive with her fiery temper.
Thankfully, just before being consumed by flames, the priestess announced that the hair operation was complete.
After that, we proceeded with the makeup as before, and once the makeup was done, Alain brought a full-length mirror, chattering excitedly.
“I brought a mirror! Take a look! It’s a masterpiece!”
I cautiously opened my eyes and beheld my reflection in the mirror.
What I saw was an unbelievably beautiful woman sitting on the bed.
I was so mesmerized that I couldn’t look away from the mirror.
The messy hair had been neatly arranged to cascade down my back.
This transformation changed the previously fierce atmosphere into a calm one.
Thanks to the makeup, my usually sharp eyes appeared slightly softer.
Overall, the neat appearance shifted the perception from ‘She’s a wicked witch!’ to ‘A wicked… witch…?’.
Undoubtedly a more beautiful sight.
With a satisfied smile, I nodded, and Alain, elated, started chirping again.
“Do you like it?”
“Yes, you did a great job.”
“Hehe, if you’re satisfied, shall we go buy some clothes? You’ve dressed up this much; surely you don’t intend to wear that plain robe?”
“Well, about the clothes… It won’t take long to reach the capital anyway, no need to stay here.”
“That’s true. Hmm, still a bit regretful… going on a date in such a plain robe.”
“This level is fine. At least I made a minimal effort, so that darn guy won’t say anything.”
He may have exceeded minimal effort, but in any case, that guy won’t say anything to me.
Even I find myself saying ‘Beautiful’ involuntarily, but what about him?
Honestly, I’m really looking forward to his reaction.
I almost want to go to his room right now and show him this look.
Will he gape dumbfoundedly and blink?
Will he stutter and slap his cheek to confirm it’s a dream?
Or will he show a more intense reaction?
Whatever his reaction, it seemed like it would be quite enjoyable.
Oh, I can’t wait.
Should I just burst in?
No, let’s wait until the date. After all, I prepared to avoid nonsense from the start.
Expose it now, and I’m the only one who loses.
The moment he sees this, he’ll want more.
Shaking my head to clear my mind, Alain started teasing me with a cocky expression.
“Wow, your expression just now…”
“What about it?”
“You looked like a girl in love. You must have fallen hard, our witch.”
“How many times do I have to say it’s not like that? I never had such strange thoughts.”
“What were you thinking then?”
“Just imagining showing this appearance to that arrogant guy with a sword… that kind of thought?”
Thinking back, it was so funny that I chuckled.
“Don’t you think it’d be amusing? That guy with a sword, would he even imagine I’d come out looking this fancy?”
“… ”
“He’d probably make a really foolish expression. Surely he wouldn’t propose, right? That would be really awkward. Ah, just thinking about it is already fun. Hehe…”
Did we laugh for a while?
Feeling awkward laughing alone, I stopped, and Alain opened her mouth with a subtle expression.
“You’re severe.”
“What?”
“It’s nothing, anyway, you’ll just come up with excuses if I say something. Shall we tidy up? You still don’t want the Sword Brothers to see you like this.”
“Yeah, that’s true. But what excuses? What are you talking about?”
“Don’t worry about it. Eventually, you’ll understand the meaning of what I said. Oh, I have other things to do, so I’ll be off.”
“Hey, tell me before you go!!!”
I tried to grab the fleeing priestess, but she seemed determined and fled using her divine power.
Having missed the priestess right in front of me, I sighed and started wiping off my makeup.
…Did she dare to do the most infuriating thing before leaving?
Does she think she’s a green cat who can get away with anything?
If caught, you’re dead.
Give back exactly what you received.
After hastily removing my makeup, I tried to catch Alain immediately.
Unfortunately, the Green Cat’s words didn’t seem to affect her much.
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