Chapter 3 - My Mother Legacy
"Alyssa, isn't that showing too much of my skin?" I replied after seeing the magic robe that Alyssa was holding.
When I was thinking about finding something suitable for me, Alyssa brought a magic robe that was so revealing that my skin would be visible.
The magic robe Alyssa was carrying revealed bare shoulders and a wide-open back. To wear a magic robe that is too revealing, I need to prepare my guts and a thick cold face without any shame.
Compared to wearing a magic robe that exposed most of my skin and endless embarrassment, I preferred to wear the magic armor by the Monarch of Holy Destruction mode. It was much better than enduring the unbearable shame after wearing a magic robe like this.
"Yep, is there something wrong with this magic robe?"
"Lily-nee will look like a beautiful witch who is born once in a thousand years," said Alyssa, smiling at me.
I shook my head to deny the words Alyssa said.
"I'll look like a perverted witch wearing a magic robe like that," I argued, giving Alyssa a big rebuff.
"Eh? A perverted witch? Wouldn't that make Lily-nee a beautiful and scary witch?" Alyssa said, tilting her head.
"Huh? What does that mean?"
It seems like I found a fact about myself that is beautiful and scary at the same time. After Mio said that sentence, Alyssa also said the same sentence as Mio.
"The meaning is... Lily-nee will become a beautiful witch to charm everyone and become a scary witch after becoming an enemy. Something like that... especially with Lily-nee's cold gaze and expressionless face," Alyssa said while imagining me like that in her head.
"I guess I'm beautiful and scary at the same time, huh?" I grumbled a little when I realized this.
"That's precisely what makes Lily-nee attractive. A beautiful witch but dangerous, when she becomes her enemy, a witch with that impression, is perfect for Lily-nee!" Alyssa shouted, voicing her opinion loudly.
"I-I will consider that," I replied, glancing at the other magic robe Mio was choosing.
Unlike Alyssa who chose a magic robe that showed off skin, the magic robe that Mio chose was a white magic robe like the one worn by Hana when she was carrying out her duties as a Saintess.
A various kinds of white, formal-looking magic robes caught my attention.
"Alyssa, it seems like you need to study more to find out what style of clothing suits my taste," I said to Alyssa while glancing at Mio.
"B-But... this magic robe suits Lily-nee's cold and untouchable personality."
"I know what you're talking about, but I would also feel uncomfortable wearing a magic robe that shows off my skin. Especially with my bare shoulders and back that easily sweat during the day. Besides, Mom prepared a magic robe like this for us who will be entering the deepest part of the forest. Wearing a magic robe like that would make it difficult for me to walk in the forest."
"Uuuhh... this fits the impression of a forest witch who rarely goes out to socialize," Alyssa grumbled as she put the magic robe she was holding on the table.
"Hahaha..." I just chuckled after seeing Alyssa's efforts end in vain.
Even if I were forced to wear a magic robe like that, I would be reluctant to do so because I am easily embarrassed to appear in public wearing a magic robe like that.
Mio who had finished choosing some magic robes immediately walked towards me.
"Luckily I have a maid who understands my taste in clothes," I muttered softly after seeing Mio's getting closer to me.
Wuuuusshh...
Swoosh...
The dark sky indicated that night had come and the bright light from the well-installed magic lantern made me see the charm of a magic robe wrapped beautifully in the light of the magic lantern.
Kiiirrraaa...
Kiirrraaa...
Like the luxurious dresses that noblewomen often buy in the Royal Capital of Aurora, my eyes immediately saw the match of my magic on the magic robe brought by Mio.
Just like what I felt when I touched the magic staff on Alice's recommendation, I also felt a vibration in my body that matched one of the magic robes that Mio was carrying.
Tap...
Tap...
"Lily-sama... I have brought a magic robe that seems to fit your body and feel comfortable," Mio said with a happy smile.
Swiipp...
My hand immediately reached for one of the magic robes that caught my eye.
Brrtt...
Zrrrrt...
As I pulled on one of the magic robes that Mio was carrying, I felt a strong bond between the magic robe and my magic that matched each other.
The long white magic robe made Sebastian, who had been standing silently, make a sound from his dry throat.
"Uhuk! Good choice, Lily-sama."
"It looks like you have found a magic robe that was once used by your late mother in the past," continued Sebastian which made me glance at him.
The speech from Sebastian made me look at him as if to say, "Are you serious?"
Nod...
That was answered with a polite nod from Sebastian.
My body seemed to tremble with something I didn't know when I realized that the magic robe I was holding was one of my biological mother's relics.
A long, modest, and elegant magic robe designed for teenage girls. My biological mother seems to have the same taste in clothes as me.
"I just found out about this," I said as I felt every touch of the fabric on my biological mother's magic robe.
"Forgive me for hiding this, Lily-sama. However, I had to obey the orders of Marchioness Amagi who secretly slipped your biological mother's magic robe into her collection," said Sebastian who seemed to feel guilty after hiding this one thing.
"It's okay, Sebastian. I'm sure Mama will appear from the shadows of the night and give me this magic robe after being confused in choosing a magic robe that suits me," I said while feeling every touch of the fabric that felt soft in my hands.
Squishy...
Sqquusshh...
At the touch, I started to feel the thin and soft fabric, but it felt strong after feeling my magic being sucked into it.
Shhh...
Shhh…
My magical energy being stolen by this magic robe meant one thing for sure.
"This isn't an ordinary magic robe, huh?" I said, looking closely at the magic robe I was holding.
Nod...
Sebastian nodded again, indicating that this was an abnormal magic robe.
"If I may quote from Marchioness Amagi, your biological mother's magic robe can repair damage by absorbing some of the magic energy from its wearer. In addition to its strong defense, the magic robe is also able to make its user fly and travel at high speeds," Sebastian looked enthusiastic when I felt interested in the magic robe left behind by my biological mother.
I just smiled when I heard it.
"Sebastian... can we only take one set of magic equipment?"
"Hmm?" While Sebastian was explaining something, I interrupted his explanation by asking Sebastian an important question.
"Unfortunately that is what Marchioness Amagi has decided, each daughter is only allowed to take one set of her equipment."
"But this magic robe isn't from her personal magic equipment, right?" I replied with a sly smile at Sebastian.
"Lily-sama, you found a loophole in this one huh," said Sebastian who seemed to understand what I was talking about.
Swiipp...
My hands immediately reached for three magic robes to give to Alice and Alyssa.
My eyes had been paying attention to the magic robe that Mio was carrying and saw several compatibilities that matched Alice and Alyssa's magic capacity.
"You two should wear these," I said to Alice and Alyssa, throwing the magic robes at them.
"E-Eehh?! B-But… T-Those were for Lily-sama," grumbled Mio who looked sullen after seeing me take some of her chosen magic robes and give them to my cute twin sisters.
"Those two magic robes are much more suitable for Alice and Alyssa," I said to calm down the pouting Mio.
Mio, who was pouting, puffed out her cheeks, looking cute.
"Yup, I will take these two magic robes, do you have any objections to my decision on this one, Sebastian?" I asked Sebastian while showing him my choice.
"I have no objection to this, Lily-sama. However, you must also take the other equipment that Marquess Rommel has prepared," Sebastian replied, glancing at the military uniform and command baton that had not been touched by my hands.
I also kept a straight face about this.
"I understand, Sebastian. I will use the equipment that my father has prepared. Are you happy with this?" I said, giving in to my father's plan to bring a command baton during the military expedition that explored the deepest part of the forest.
"I am very happy about this, Lily-sama. Marquess Rommel will also be happy with Lily-sama's decision in this matter," Sebastian said with a smile towards me.
Whoosh...
Swoosh...
The cold night wind in this spring will be the beginning of the movement of the Marquess Rommel family who will survive the season of war between nobles.
Before the war season between the nobles begins, I must go on a military expedition and enter the deepest part of the forest to reach the area where the Elf race lives.
I don't know what's waiting for me in there, I have to prepare and face every challenge that occurs.
Swoosh...
Swoosh...
On a night that was getting colder with the wind moving randomly like this, I started to feel cold. That made Alice and Alyssa rush to find a magic staff that matched their magic energy capacity. Finding a suitable magic staff would make my twin sister a witch whose combat power could not be underestimated.
Tiingg...
Tiinngg...
"Lily-sama, it seems like dinner has been prepared," Sebastian said to provide information regarding the sound of the small bell that was heard earlier.
"I see, do you need help cleaning this up?"
"No need, Lily-sama. That is the job of the Maids and Butlers standing around you," Sebastian replied as he opened the magic bag he had brought with him earlier.
Swoop...
Like magic that sucked everything in, I saw Marchioness Amagi's magic equipment immediately disappear and all that was left was the sight of the magic lanterns lighting up the night in the back garden of Marquess Rommel's Mansion.
"How efficient, is that my mother magic bag after repairing the previous failed test?"
"Yes, Lily-sama. This invented by Marchioness Amagi after several failed attempts at creation."
After clearing the magic equipment bazaar, we went into the Mansion to enjoy dinner.