Lightning Empress Maid Chapter 60

Until the Curtain Call

To live, is to not lose.

but is it to win?

That is why Nanaki defeats enemies. Upon the promise I made with beloved Mother, and the pride I learnt from her, I vowed to massacre them all. No matter if it is the three great gods, Nanaki’s enemies will all be killed. Enemies should just die, for Nanaki to survive. That is the right thing. Until now I have done that. In the future I will keep doing that.

to keep living

After all, that is Nanaki.

to stay as Nanaki

There is nothing more useless than the good and evil that people preach. Men and women of all ages, women and children, children. I do not make those pointless distinctions. I only distinguish between whether it is an enemy or not. Nanaki kills. If it is an enemy then die, if not then don’t obstruct Nanaki’s path. This is what it means for people to live.

instead of just an endless death

So I will also kill her. It was supposed to be like that.

but this time

The reason I didn’t kill her, is probably because she is beautiful.

is different

This ‘enemy’, is noble.

a shame to lose

While having that baggy, loose, swelled up figure, she declared war on Nanaki. She had an advantage. But instead she threw that away. I felt like I had been tricked, she was such a strong woman that I almost unintentionally smiled. I have met a very weak, but horribly strong person.

strnegth is not all physical.

She threw away her ‘advantage-fiancee’. Then Nanaki must also throw away my ‘advantage-combat power’. Even though Nanaki had aimed for the shortest duel, it became even before I realised it. No, my position might be just a little bit worse. In any case, Nanaki has just awakened to the feeling called love. I don’t know what I should do.

shiel has had a lot more years of experience

It might become an extended battle, a difficult battle.

with a chance of losing?

Nanaki does not kill people I like. Despite that, I will direct killing intent at her because I have promised to respond to that nobility with respect. She said it, don’t escape. Then Nanaki will not escape. When I listened to my heart, the answer came out unexpectedly honestly.

ofc not

——I want master, Zean Alfred.

with the target confirmed

For that I will kill. Even her that I like.

is to just obtain it

Well, even if I tried acting cool and say that, I didn’t kill her there. That is also just another method to settle it, there is no need to always focus on killing. It just means finishing up quickly. It’s just that Nanaki has that resolve. That was all it meant.

but Nanaki has her pride to consider

With the promise of a crusade, the vacation ended.

this is that 0.1% of things that cannot be solved by violence

Although Nanaki and her relationship has become that of enemies, that doesn’t mean we quarreled, we just spent the time normally. This battle is not a clash, but one of who is chosen. The decisive battle has yet to come, then for now I think I will leave this aside. As expected it is still a little embarrassing.

tactical withdrawal

Thus let’s talk about ‘something else’.

“Welcome back, Zean-sama, Meia-sama.”

tadaima~

When master’s break ended, the day Nanaki became self-aware ended, we returned. That is natural and a matter of course.

so what’s the something else

Head butler Ridolf came out to greet us, and next to him——

his wife?

“Yo……Zean……”

no ofc not

——he was waiting.

he?

Just standing determinedly in front of the Alfred estate, he waited for master. Nanaki’s friend was also there. With her black hair fluttering, Nanaki’s friend stood by beside him. I could easily guess what happened from the atmosphere. Congratulations to my friend who has conquered hardship. I shall refrain from applause, because the show is not yet over.

wait until the curtain call

“They are amazing……those called the Six Great Nobles……heheheh……”

arkahn?

It’s an expression filled with madness that made me recall a certain time.

foolish king?

“It was just a blink of an eye. Right after I challenged. It was a stalemate with father and mother captured. No mater how strong Akiha is, protecting three people including me was impossible. There was no other way……yeah, that’s right! There was no other way!”

excuses

Vilmott Arkahn stood up.

it really is him

Those crazed eyes were directed straight at master. He probably cannot forgive it, himself was defeated. Master who defeated him. If he had pride as a noble, he probably also had pride as Vilmott Arkahn. That personality has tormented his body. His pride is so high that it is refreshing.

it’s madness

“It was father that said to be like a noble! Yeah, I am an Arkahn! Be looked down by an Alfred like you? You were joking right Father!! hahhahhahhahhah!!”

WAS father?

He was laughing. While tears flowed.

….he really went mad

“——like this I am also one of the Six Great Nobles, Zean!”

is that really worth it?

Vilmott Arkahn had resolve. The resolve to pay the price. You dared to say that you gave up the lives of your family right before Nanaki. So much hatred boiled up that I considered killing him, but that is the path this man chose and walked. Resultingly, Vilmott Arkahn has obtained that status.

why does Akiha still follow this guy

It is unpleasant, but Vilmott Arkahn has the strength to continue pushing through. Even when thought to have lost everything from one failure, even while tormented by his excessively high pride, he came this far. He does not waver in his ways. Even if the opponent is him, I must recognise it.

pride comes in all forms

Magnificent.

as well as strength

When I looked at Nanaki’s friend, she is very worn out. The scars that could be seen here and there indicated it was a fierce battle. Despite that, Akiha-san smiled and showed a peace sign to Nanaki. Even though she probably doesn’t have the leisure to do so, she is a person that cares for those of the same race.

but they must all be respected

“You said it, Zean! ‘Come to the same place’!”

“……yeah, I said that.”

“Then speak……of what you know!!”

for this?

He demanded for it. In exchange for what he has lost.

he gave up his family?

“It’s something I want right? That’s why you called for me right, Zean!”

“Yeah, it’s something you will love, Vilmott.”

even before knowing

Those ferocious eyes demanded for the truth. The truth of this world.

well, people have their own desires

The pandora’s box that the Frost Empire that is restoring the world has hidden. To open that would probably bring disaster. Despite that, they can open it. To brush off disaster is what makes a hero, them boys always yearn for simple cool things.

that others will not understand

“Do you want to become a hero? Vilmott.”

“Aah?”

“Let’s cooperate. I can trust in your ambitions and pride.”

“……stop constantly looking down on me! I am the same as you!”

“……that hurts.”

yes

I will overlook just that small poke. Because Nanaki is a servant that can read the mood.

might be true though

“——Tell me already! The requirements of a hero!”

first, pride~

That will probably become a fierce battle. The one that master chose while knowing that, is the first person he crushed the day he became one of the strong. Nanaki is a servant, I will not do an act like objecting to the selection of personnel. Master has master’s way of thinking. And Nanaki has Nanaki’s way of thinking.

second, strength~

Nanaki just needs to protect him.

third, Nanaki~

This time with the opponent being what it is, master loses in just strength. More importantly, this time Nanaki is also involved. I have a lot of interest, in the truth of the world. That will likely also have the answer that Nanaki wants. I must know, the truth of the prophecy.

why would Nanaki destroy the world?

“……regardless of success, this will leave a mark in history.”

“……I will protect you.”

“Yes, I’m relying on you.”

trying to kill Zean?

Ignoring the two excited boys, Meia-sama calmly muttered that, and Fio-san responded with resolve. The family of master, Meia-sama, and the servant, Fio-san, has already heard about everything. Knowing the absurdity of the battle, they did not run away.

no way Meia would run

Let us count the starting rebels.

the one wh ochose to start it

Leader, Zean Alfred.

the one who provided the oppurtunity to do so

The servant, Nanaki.

the one who will follow no matter what

The younger sister and magician, Meia Alfred.

as well as the loyal servant

Her servant and knight, Fio Laygen.

 

the solid supporter

Head butler Ridolf.

the one consumed by desire

The mad king, Vilmott Arkahn.

and Nanaki’s friend

His servant, Akiha Shinohara.

against the world

That’s it, seven. The actors to taken on the world have gathers, the stage has been set. Then there is only one thing to do. Knowing of the science that should have perished, will it be exposed to the world? Or according to the prophecy, the world might be destroyed. Nanaki will talk about that. Nanaki shall recite it. The things I have seen with this eyes, the things I will see from now on.

ad the show begins

I have made you wait long, everyone around the world.

that’s a long prologue~

——the curtains have risen.

Chapter end