{T/N: This is the last free chapter I got from the site where the Raw(OG) version is uploaded, all subsequent chapters are paid for...
So yeah, it's been a rough ride, full of ups and downs, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. This was my first Chinese Translation project, and I learned a lot from the experience. But sadly, the journey ends here.. Enjoy this Chapter...
PS:- I'm never translating fics from that site again...}
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"Graham-san is so heavy..."
Carrying Graham's body caused Emilia to break out in a sweat.
"Lia-chan, why don't we switch? I think this guy is pretty light~"
Beside Emilia was a cat the size of a person, Puck. At the moment, he was carrying Natsuki Subaru.
As a Great Spirit, Puck could freely change his size.
"No way! Graham-san got hurt saving me. Even though the wound has stopped bleeding, I can't repay this debt of gratitude. That's why I have to carry him myself!"
"Oh~ Is that really the only reason?" Puck looked at her teasingly, his tone full of mischief.
"O-Of course that's the reason! What else could it be?" Emilia stammered, her cheeks already flushed red.
"Well~ If you say so~ My daughter has grown up~~!"
"What are you talking about, Puck? Let's pick up the pace. We need to reach the village before dark and have Ram drive the dragon carriage to the mansion!"
"Got it~!" Puck gave a thumbs-up, signaling he understood.
Emilia was still so stubborn. If Puck carried one person in each hand, they could move faster.
But the girl insisted, "Graham-san would be uncomfortable like that. I'll carry him myself!"
And with that, she immediately hoisted him onto her back.
Puck couldn't stop her even if he wanted to.
...
What appeared before Graham was a sea of darkness, surrounded by intangible arms.
The arms flailed around, seemingly trying to restrain him, but they were quickly blocked by a dazzling, eerie light.
"You... are not him!"
"Die!"
"Die!"
The voice was unclear, neither male nor female, and it grated on Graham's nerves. He frowned.
Gradually, the chaotic voices faded, leaving only a gentle whisper, "One day... you must come and kill me... Gra..."
A soothing sensation slowly reached his ears, then sank deep into his heart, settling... settling...
...
"Huh?"
Finally opening his eyes, Graham was startled.
Before him were two twin beauties holding hands, their faces pressed together, hugging each other while staring at him warily.
"You are..." started Graham.
"Onee-chan, Onee-chan, the perverted guest is talking! He's thinking bad things about you in his mind!"
"Rem, Rem, the perverted guest is mentally harassing Ram!"
"..."
"I didn't say anything, okay? Also, why does my face feel a bit sore?"
Graham's face twitched as he reached up to touch his cheek. It did feel a bit painful.
Hearing this, the pink-haired maid frowned, her expression shifting slightly.
*Knock knock~*
Suddenly, a knock at the door drew Graham's attention. It was Emilia, dressed in a casual dress, standing at the doorway.
"You're finally awake, Graham-san. Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Just as Graham was about to speak, the blue-haired maid pointed at him with her delicate hand and tattled, "Please listen, Emilia-sama! Onee-chan has been severely insulted by that guest!"
Following suit, the pink-haired maid repeated the accusation, "Please listen, Emilia-sama! Ram has been imprisoned and harassed by this guest!"
Emilia smiled gently, "Don't tease him too much. Graham-san would never do such things."
"Yes. Emilia-sama, Onee-chan is reflecting."
"Yes. Emilia-sama, Rem is reflecting."
The two maids closed their eyes, expressionlessly declaring each other's mutual reflection...
It didn't look like they were reflecting at all!
However, Graham already knew their identities, so he didn't mind.
"Sorry, Graham-san. My maids have been rude..." Emilia said apologetically.
Graham waved his hand, indicating it wasn't a big deal, "It's fine. They're quite cute. Twin maids are rare, after all."
To him, everything in this mansion was a target for his schemes, so he wouldn't fuss over such trivial matters.
"Emilia-san, Felt-chan has probably been taken away by Reinhard, right?"
"Yes. She said not to worry. In her heart, you've already won the duel~!" Emilia smiled as she delivered the news.
"That's good. After all, he's the Sword Saint. He wouldn't do anything bad. But where is this place?"
"Guest, this is the mansion of Emilia-sama's supporter, Margrave Roswaal L. Mathers." The pink-haired maid, Ram, explained while subtly observing Graham's expression.
"Roswaal, huh? Brings back memories."
"Um, Graham-san, do you know Roswaal-dono? Actually, I've always been curious. If I remember correctly, your surname is 'Mathers,' right?"
"That's right, Emilia-san. This Margrave is probably a relative of mine. However, due to certain circumstances, I'm considered a dead man in the Mathers family."
"I see. I'm sorry for bringing up something painful..." Emilia looked apologetic, assuming Graham did not want to discuss the matter.
"It's fine. There's nothing I can't talk about. If Emilia-san wants to know, I'll definitely tell you~" Graham smiled faintly.
"Okay." Emilia's cheeks flushed as she changed the subject, "Would you like to take a look around the mansion?"
"Sure. Will you accompany me, Emilia-san?"
"Sorry, I have to do my spirit communion practice. Let Ram show you around."
"Alright." Graham shrugged, showing no objection.
Meanwhile, the pink-haired maid, Ram, twitched her lips, revealing a look of disdain.
Graham's face darkened glancing at her, "You're the maid Ram, right? You seem to dislike me?"
"No, guest, you're mistaken. Ram would never dislike a stranger who wakes up and starts groping her."
"...Uh, groping? I didn't do that, did I?"
"Please follow me, guest."
Ram maintained an expressionless, poker-faced demeanor, and following Emilia's instructions, led the way...