Lightning Empress Maid Chapter 72

“Negotiations, with the Empire?”

what kind of joke is that?

I let out the word that came from the depths of my heart.

useless

“Why?”

“Hah!?”

what’s wrong

For some reason the imperial knight was surprised. I don’t understand any of this. Nanaki can only tilt my head at this.

I really am happy to receive correspondence from the sister of Nanaki’s heart. The beautiful words were undoubtedly written by Nanaki’s sister. If no one else was here then I would have been jumping for joy. With a pyon pyon. But I still can’t understand the contents at all. Beloved Mother, Nanaki is still an immature daughter.

dont worry too much

A negotiation is to find a consensus such that both sides no longer have to fight, it should have been something like that. Basically, you are telling this Nanaki to compromise? This is what it means to be too surprised to say nanaki. What a joke, Nanaki has no need for something like that.

why compromise

The one who will win is Nanaki, so why is there a need to negotiate?

exactly

Where is there such a need to stop fighting that I need to taint my pride? If you want to end the battle then it’s simple, kill all your enemies. Didn’t you try to kill Nanaki for the sake of the world or a prophecy or something vague like that. And now you want to compromise, can you be proud of yourself like that? Nonaki.

see things through

“Wh, what do you think Envy’s kindness is……!!”

a priceless treasure

For some reason I was glared at. If you are an imperial knight, and even more so if you are a Five Emperor candidate, you should remain more calm. Expressions alone can make enemies. It can’t be helped, as a sign of goodwill from a former compatriot, Nanaki will show you an example.

nanakismile!

Model nanakismile. Everyone around the world, it’s Nanaki.

nanaki desuu~

“What’s with that look! Are you making fun of me!?”

wbhats wrong with you

And you are making fun of Nanaki’s smile? I’m gonna punch you flying.

whee

I decided to leave the fool that could not understand the value of Nanaki’s smile. First, I need to think about this letter that requests for negotiation. Envy, yes, it’s Envy. The one who wrote this letter is the sister of Nanaki’s heart. Would that sister make such a meaningless proposal to Nanaki?

no

In that case, is this a warning?

of?

The Empire most likely has a trump card against Nanaki. But they probably do not want to use it. Is this what you call a double-edged sword? It’s something that makes Envy, who knows Nanaki well, to make the effort to send this letter, that trump card must be quite considerable.

wow

“……fumu.”

such deep understanding

Breaking through it is simple. There is no way Nanaki would lose. Despite that, to give a warning with this Nanaki as the opponent, it might be dangerous if master is targeted. As expected this isn’t something Nanaki can decide on alone. Then let’s quickly ask for his decision. With that decided, to master’s side. Double time.

but wait

“But, before that.”

“Hah——gueh!?”

punch

I punched him flying. Like this he would probably remain unconscious for a while. According to master’s decision, I might need him to send a letter to Envy. I will have him sleep here. Good dreams.

or have a nanakimare

Then once again, double time. I have come, waga aruji (My master).

mai masutaa

“I have returned.”

“Aah. How was it?”

well

He really doesn’t get surprised anymore.

intermission

intermission

“Is what happened.”

nanaki punched a guy

Explanation completed.

now what

Without leaving out anything, I completed my report to master. Wonderful, this can be said to be as expected of Nanaki. It is said that warriors prize swiftness, but in master’s case, it is said that master prizes Nanaki. See, Nanaki is fast and swift too. What? Self-praise? Isn’t that obvious, Friend, that is nothing to be ashamed of.

(T/N: 兵は神速を貴ぶ (warriors prize swiftness) seems to be a saying about how speed(in troop movement) is essential on the battlefield.)

What’s wrong with saying that the superior Nanaki is superior. In fact those who don’t say I’m superior are in the wrong. You must not avert your eyes from the truth.

face it

“For now it seems there is no choice but to see what they have to say.”

“Is that the case? If we negotiate, then master’s ambitions……”

“I trust Nanaki’s words. This is a warning from the Flame Empress right?”

good choice

Trustworthy nanakismile. Everyone around the world, it’s Nanaki.

in nanaki we trust

“I certainly said that I want to obtain something large, but there is no meaning whatsoever if I die.”

“Indeed. What is necessary is the resolve to live.”

then can you achieve things

Looking at the current Alfreds, the danger of ruin is already gone and they are reigning as one of the Six Great n.o.bles. On top of that, he aims for even greater heights, like a human, he thirsts for the path of a hero. But still, there is no meaning at all if you die. He understands that well. Even though he should have lived in a different way from Nanaki.

he learnt from Nanaki?

That might be why I find him similar.

to Mother

“Then I send them a reply  to tell them that we accept the negotiations.”

“Yeah”

back to sleeping guy

Master’s name is written on the letter as well. Not just that but Meia-sama and Vilmott Arkahn’s names are there too. As expected, the Empire is not naive. This means they finished listing all those involved with science. Basically along with science, various things will be decided at this talk.

get it all over with

“Just possibly, but Meia might not be able to become an imperial magician……”

“If a compromise is not reached this time, that would be true. We would be seen as enemies after all.”

“Before the Empire, I might be killed by my sister……protect me Nanaki.”

no

I refuse. I responded wordlessly, Nanaki is also scared of Meia-sama. It is a maid’s restraint to maintain a code of nonintervention into the skins.h.i.+p between siblings. Enjoy your time together as much as you like. Don’t drag me into it.

nanaki wants to live

“Actually, what are you going to do?”

“What do you mean?”

“All of us that are written down here are to attend the negotiations right?”

“That is true. Honestly, we would be at a severe disadvantage if it was a trap. Well, that is impossible though.”

why?

Based on Envy’s personality that is not possible. Nanaki declares it.

nanaki approved

Flame Empress Envy, she definitely will not take such a cowardly action. Because that is her way as a knight. That’s why during that duel she also stood alone before Nanaki. She is n.o.ble enough to be willing to commit suicide if it means bending that conviction. It’s troubling if you underestimate Nanaki’s sister.

no wonder Nanaki likes her

“No, not that, some things will get exposed.”

“I have always been innocent though…..?”

nanaki is not hiding anything?

Nanaki is always the purest of whites. I have no inkling of anything bad I might’ve done even if he says I will get exposed. Pure nanakismile. Everyone around the world, it’s Nanaki. White Nanaki.

(T/N: in case anyone doesn’t know there’s a thing about white=innocent, black=guilty)

“No, I mean, you will be exposed as Lightning Empress Nanaki.”

hm?

Dous.h.i.+te(Why)?

ah

“………………..what should I do master?”

“Seriously?”

nana-san

This means the time to reveal my true ident.i.ty has finally arrived. But Meia-sama had admired Lightning Empress Nanaki. What would happen to her once she knows that she has been treating that Lightning Empress Nanaki as a maid, or more like a rabbit.

nth much i think

“I have thought of a good idea. How about having Meia-sama not attend——“

“Even though it concerns her own career of whether she can become an imperial magician?”

“I have been terribly disrespectful, my apologies.”

then waht

Come on, Nazgul.

help Firned

“Gueh!?”

“Nanaki!?”

not that kind of help

Nice punch. I feel like I’m going to die.

awake now?

I have thought of something terribly disrespectful due to a worthless reason. A strong punishment was necessary for this. Thanks, Nanaki’s friend, if not for you Nanaki could not have atoned for that. I am deeply grateful. And so erm, would it be okay to be healed a little? I can’t breathe like this.

….rbs?

“Wh, what was that, what’s wrong!?”

“Please do not mind……”

….impossible

I made master worry unnecessarily, but this is fine. I managed to atone. Then after this I just need to atone for my lies until now. No matter what the reasons, the fact is that I lied to Meia-sama. Then there is no choice but to apologise and ask for forgiveness.

just do it

“Master, I am going to the estate.”

to face death

The estate, where Meia-sama is.

and overcome it!

“Ah, good luck…..!”

no master you dont sit out

Master, you are coming too.

end