Volume 9 Chapter 16 Unknown Ceiling
Wait, let's organize the situation.
My name is Yamamoto Yuusuke. I have an unusual background, going from being a hero to becoming a college student, quite the change (compared to the company's standards).
There's no doubt that I defeated the curse that was on Bertina-san. The sensation was definitely real.
However, right now, I'm in a completely unfamiliar room, lying in bed.
Is this also a memory of Bertina-san? Or maybe something from the time in Asteris?
The room is made of stone, and for a single room, it's surprisingly spacious. It's about the same size as the room I used to live in at the royal castle. The interior may not be as beautiful as flower, but each and every item seems to have been meticulously crafted.
Just as I was about to try to gather more information and stand up, a thick cloth serving as a door was opened from the outside.
"Lyla-sama! How long do you intend to keep sleeping?!"
Saying that, a young girl entered the room, holding a basin.
She is probably in her early teens. Her glossy black hair is easily movable and tied back in a single bunch, and her round obsidian eyes are crowned by a tiara.
But Lyla?
From the sound of it, she's probably a girl, but do I have any memories of someone named Lyla right now?
Before organizing my thoughts, words came out of my mouth.
"Iris... Good morning."
From my throat, which should be parched from just waking up, an unbelievably beautiful voice could be heard.
It's clearly different from when I saw the memories of Bertina-san earlier. That felt like flipping through a comic book, but this feels like a live-action movie.
Lyla. Lyla?
No, it's not working. No matter how much I flip through my memories, I don't remember. Whose memories are these?
Meanwhile, the girl called Iris approached closer and closer to the bed. Without trying to stand up, she pulled Lyla out and made her sit on the edge of the bed.
"Ah..."
"Until when do you plan to keep sleeping? I always tell you that it takes some time to get ready in the morning."
"I'm awake. I'm awake!"
"Please say that after you open your eyes."
Iris said that and pointed her index finger towards the water in the basin, lifting it up.
Then, all the water in the basin rose up and turned into a beautiful sphere. It wasn't just a sphere though. If I looked closely, I could see the water spinning inside.
Wait, that's gotta be a lie.
What Iris casually demonstrated was magic. Manipulating water with magic itself isn't that rare.
The problem is the manipulation of magic power.
She may have the title of demon, but her magic power operation was even more beautiful.
Wait a minute, how old is this kid? Something is definitely off.
"Yawnnn... Bbbgaa"
And then, Iris mercilessly hit Lyla's face, who was yawning, with that water sphere.
At first glance, it looked like torture, but it was actually a hyper facial cleansing.
By the way, I got my face washed together with Lyla. The water was nicely warm, and it felt good.
But seriously, this magic is amazing.
I thought it was just a face wash, but in the end, it cleaned the inside of my mouth as well. It was on a level beyond what moms do. No need for brushing teeth.
Everyone needs someone like Iris in their family.
After giving a towel to Lyla, Iris made her sit in front of the makeup table.
To my surprise, there was a mirror there.
Considering the interior of the room, I thought it wasn't modern, but maybe not so long ago.
But what surprised me the most was Lyla's reflection in the mirror.
Golden hair like the morning sun, transparent red eyes.
She looks around twenty years old. A beautiful woman like Lisha and Mevia grown up.
——Hey, no way.
At this point, I somehow figured out what kind of memories I'm witnessing now.
I was just connected to the consciousness of three people through Yunea's magic. Lisha, Yunea, and Bertina-san.
All of them are "keys." In other words, they are individuals with the potential of a Saint.
So, Lyla must also be someone connected to the Saint. It could be Lisha's mother or something along those lines.
Well, if that were the case, it doesn't seem like they live in a church, so I still need more information.
"Here, let me comb your hair. Please sit still."
"Thank you."
Lyla nods while wiping her wet face with a towel.
I wonder what it is.
Lisha still seems more composed.
Iris quickly combs through Lyla's hair, which has spread out in a fluffy manner, and skillfully braids it.
"You don't need to go through so much trouble with my hair."
"I can't go along with that. You are the hope of the people. It's a shame to cloud such beauty; it's a disgrace to your reputation."
"I don't remember becoming like that..."
"Once it's become that way, there's no helping it."
In response to Iris's dry remark, Lyla sighed.
"I wonder when you became such a person. You used to be so obedient and lovely."
"Yes, taking care of someone every morning will make me like this."
――Pyuuhuruuu.
Lyla looked away from the Iris in the mirror and let out a lazy whistle.
What's with her? Is she really someone connected to Saint?
But come to think of it, I may be a Hero, but I tried to visit a brothel and was made to cry during training, so maybe I can't say anything about others.
Then Iris changed Lyla into a high-quality dress. It's not appropriate for a man to peek while changing clothes, and I am a gentleman, so I wouldn't do such a thing. Besides, who looks at their own body while changing clothes anyway? Dammit.
"Well, shall we go then?"
"Yes. Roderest-sama is already waiting." (T/N: (Demon Lord's surname)
"He always wakes up too early."
"Lyla-sama is just too slow."
Lyla shrugged her shoulders and started walking.
But more than that, my thoughts paused for a few seconds upon hearing the name that just came up.
Wait, what did she just say?
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