Javier sighed as he closed his notebook.
His mana cannons were more than enough for large-scale warfare, and the anti-air mana guns ensured aerial threats wouldn't be an issue.
His puppet knights had been fully optimized, equipped with weapons that fit their combat style.
Most importantly, he had refined their mana efficiency, ensuring they wouldn't drain energy too quickly. Their mana crystal flow system—charged directly by his own mana—made them far more sustainable in prolonged battles.
He wasn't lacking in firepower.
What he needed now was information.
Javier closed his eyes and exhaled slowly. "I need to know what 'that thing' is before deciding my next move."
Knock knock.
Javier glanced at the door. "Hmm? Who is it?"
A small voice answered hesitantly, "Young master Javier… it's us…"
Javier frowned. Us? He didn't recognize the voice imdiately. Had he forgotten soone?
"Co in,"
The door slowly creaked open, revealing two small figures—one with a teary expression and the other with an exasperated sigh.
Javier tilted his head. "…Who?"
The younger girl, with slightly short hair, imdiately started sobbing. "He… he forgot about us, Iriya…!"
The older one, Iriya, let out a sigh and crossed her arms. "Really, young master? You don't rember us at all?"
Javier blinked, staring at them for a long mont. Then realization hit him.
"Ahhh! Iziya and Iriya! The two little street brats I picked up in the capital!"
Iziya hiccupped between her sobs. "S-Street brats?! How cruel!"
Iriya rubbed her temple, clearly used to his way of speaking. "Haaah… we're not street brats anymore, young master. We trained hard to beco proper maids of the Armand household."
Javier scratched his cheek awkwardly. "Ahaha… my bad. It's been a while, huh?"
Iriya puffed her cheeks, looking slightly annoyed. "A while? It's only been a few months! And you already forgot us?"
Iziya wiped her tears and pouted. "So an… We thought you'd be happy to see us again…"
Javier chuckled ."Alright, alright. I rember now. Iziya, the crybaby, and Iriya, the bossy one."
"I'M NOT A CRYBABY!" Iziya shouted, puffing up her cheeks again.
"And I'm not bossy!" Iriya huffed.
Javier smirked. "Heh, sure, sure. Anyway, what are you two doing here?"
Iriya straightened her posture and spoke with pride. "Lord Garius assigned us to you, young master. We've officially completed our maid training, and now we'll be assisting you directly!"
Javier blinked. "Wait… what? Assisting?"
Iziya bead. "Yep! We'll do our best!"
Javier sighed, leaning back in his chair. More troublemakers, huh?
"Haaah… and here I thought I finally had so peace."
Iriya smile. "Don't worry, young master. We'll do our best."
Javier narrowed his eyes. "…for real?"
Iziya giggled and suddenly clung to his arm. " We'll do our best to make sure you never forget us again!"
Javier smirked. "Well… I don't know about that, Iriya. If Liana were here—"
Both girls imdiately shuddered at the ntion of Liana's na.
Iziya gulped. "U-Uhm… we'll do our best quietly!"
Iriya nodded quickly. "Yes! Very efficiently! No unnecessary trouble at all!"
Javier chuckled, leaning back in his chair with satisfaction. "That's what I thought."
"Anyway, young master."
"Yes?" Javier asked, raising an eyebrow.
Before Iriya could continue, the door opened.
"Young master?" Liana's calm voice filled the room. Then, she spotted the two newcors and smirked. "Oh, it's the two crybabies—Iriya and Iziya."
"Miss Liana!" Both girls imdiately straightened up and bowed politely.
Liana crossed her arms. "Good to see you both. Have you finished your training?"
"Y-Yes, Miss Liana! We've completed the six-month training!" Iziya stamred.
Liana's erald eyes studied them. "So, you know how to defend yourselves?"
"Y-Yes, Miss Liana!!" they responded in unison.
Liana nodded in approval. "Good. Then you won't slow down the young master."
Iziya and Iriya stiffened. "W-We won't, Miss Liana!"
Javier smirked, watching their nervous expressions. "You two sure are tense. Relax a little. Liana's not that scary."
Liana turned to him with a calm smile. "Oh? Should I be, young master?"
Javier imdiately sat up straight. "A-Ahem. I ant that you're always kind and understanding, Liana."
Liana sighed. "Anyway, I'll be taking care of your schedules from now on. Don't disappoint ."
"Yes, Miss Liana!" they both said in unison.
Javier leaned back, amused. "Well, I guess I've got two new assistants, huh?"
Liana gave him a knowing smile. "Try not to bully them too much, young master."
"Well… let's go, Liana, Iriya, Iziya."
Ahem!
Gloria appeared behind Liana with a scary smile.
"Oh… so these two are now assigned to our young master as personal maids too?" Gloria asked, raising an eyebrow.
"I don't know…" Liana said with a teasing tone.
Iriya quickly bowed to both of them. "Ah, no! Lord Garius only told us to follow the young master for now. He didn't say anything about becoming his personal maids!"
"Oh… that's good to hear~" Gloria smiled sweetly before turning to Javier with a teasing look. "I was worried our young master was planning on—"
Liana smirked, finishing the sentence, "—adding more to his collection."
Javier coughed. "Oi, oi, enough with the teasing."
Iziya and Iriya tilted their heads in confusion. "Collection?"
Javier imdiately clapped his hands together. "Alright! Enough chit-chat! Let's go, let's go!" He hurriedly marched forward.
Gloria giggled behind her hand, while Liana simply smiled knowingly.
Iriya whispered to Iziya, "What does she an by collection?"
"I don't know, but the young master looks nervous," Iziya whispered back.
Javier groaned. "Great. Just what I needed—two more people asking too many questions."
Liana and Gloria exchanged amused glances before following after him.
"By the way, Liana… Gloria… good to see you both wearing the maid uniforms I enhanced."
"Yes, young master," Liana and Gloria responded in unison, their voices carrying a hint of appreciation. It wasn't just about the enhancents—the fact that these uniforms were personally improved by the young master they loved made them all the more precious.
Javier smirked. "Good thing I made so adjustnts to all the maid uniforms. And even better, I taught our tailor how to enhance them properly. Now, all the maids—including the battle maid units—are properly equipped."
Gloria nodded approvingly. "Ara… you've certainly been thorough, young master."
Liana smiled. "We appreciate it, young master. Your attention to detail ensures we can carry out our duties efficiently."
Iriya and Iziya glanced at each other, their eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Iziya hesitated before asking, "Umm… did our uniforms get enhanced too?"
Javier gave them a teasing grin. "Of course. Can't have you two slacking, now can I?"
The sisters straightened their posture, feeling both excited and slightly nervous.
Liana chuckled. "Don't worry. You'll find the enhancents quite useful."
Gloria adjusted her glasses with a smirk. "And practical."
Javier nodded, satisfied. "Alright, enough talk. Let's go eat before the food gets cold."
With that, they continued walking toward the dining hall, the atmosphere lighthearted yet filled with warmth.
( End of Chapter )
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