Lightning Empress Maid Chapter 102

“………hmm”

….

For some reason, I learnt that it just won’t go well.

natural weakness

The tragedy spread through the dim kitchen is undoubtedly the worst possible. Scattered egg sh.e.l.ls, egg white splashed everywhere. If the result of putting all my heart into just one dish is this, what will this become by the time I finish the meal I was aiming for? Friend who would usually make fun of me has currently disappeared off to somewhere else, standing alone in the kitchen, I felt chagrin.

you messed up

Even if it is Nanaki who is overflowing with talent, there are many things that are unattainable due to either bad compatibility or lack of experience. I shall allow myself to be embarra.s.sed about having looked down on it as mere cooking. I understand now, I have newly recognised that the taste of civilised cooking is the ultimate treasure birthed from the epitome of skill and much experience. Thus it is natural that Nanaki cannot achieve it, it cannot be obtained just by eating it.

true

But that is also for only a brief time, I will make you reconsider soon.

A breakthrough is in sight, as expected, nothing can be done until you try. I would like to offer my sincere apologies to the eggs that were shattered without being eaten. But at the same time I would also like you to have expectations of me. Nanaki has acquired it, the chance of winning against cooking that even respected and beloved Mother did not have until the very end.

Mother couldn’t cook?

I have failed, but I have gained conviction. When I think about the day I amaze everyone, my heart is dancingnanaki.

….first learn to break an egg

“Muu”

and

This presence, it seems I have made a little too much noise. She really is skilled, good job on noticing this Nanaki’s presence and heading towards this kitchen speedily. I would like to honour her for being able to move this quickly, but for now I can only moan about her skill. Gururuu.

what kinda moan is that

Before much time has pa.s.sed, a pet.i.te girl arrived. Not having the same ability to see in the dark as Nanaki, she immediately produced light with magic. Once the light released from that small hand was absorbed into the magic stone in the ceiling, the darkness in the kitchen withdrew hastily. Thus I came face to face with this young, talented girl.

who can also cook

Even if not as rare as Nanaki’s black hair, she had relatively unusual grey hair tied up behind. Even if she is short, that is due to her age and not her stature. Young and dignified, a definite pride can be seen in that cute yet beautiful face. She is dressed in the uniform of the imperial servants, her pride that she has obtained from competing with many other talents and coming out victorious.

does Nanaki get one?

“Good morning, Harmy.”

“…………..what are you doing, Nanaki-sama?”

she knows

It seems she started using honorifics for me. What did she think about the truth that she most likely heard from Envy? No, that is surely a foolish question. Those sharp eyes that pierce through this Nanaki says it all. Very good, if you don’t like me then come at me anytime. If one has pride it is natural to follow it, Nanaki will serve as your opponent anytime.

don’t fight now

But she is an imperial servant, she won’t make any hasty actions. Then I shall respond as per usual, change my mood and transform into master maid Nanaki that will be working hard today too. For my first job of the day, I think I will begin with showing Harmy, who is wasting her beautiful looks, an example. Nanaki shall show you what a smile should be.

no

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

can’t even cook

Look at this broad, transparent smile. No matter who you are, no matter what you felt and seen through your life, Nanaki doesn’t know. But, if you do not have the leisure to smile even once, then you are weak. As one of the strong, Nanaki will smile, to prove it. Your birth and upbringing are not excuses, those that cannot smile are weak.

….true

“……..what are you smiling at?”

“Nothing, excuse me, you were asking what I was doing right?”

yep

There was no change in her expression and her voice was low. It seems that she was not pleased, it is a shame, but first I shall answer Harmy’s question. But I think there’s no need to even answer it though.

there is

“I was cooking.”

“………………………….cook…….ing?”

destruction

What’s with that pause, do you have some complaint to Nanaki?

yes

Harmy slowly looked around the kitchen with a dubious expression, then once again looked at Nanaki. Ah wait, it would be troubling if you misunderstood, Harmy. This tragic scene is only due to Nanaki’s lack of experience, there were no mistakes in the ingredients and tools used. Accordingly I conclude that the Nanaki’s acts in the kitchen was cooking. NNK, proof complete. Applause please.

(T/N: NNK? NaNaKi? can’t find what’s this is supposed to be referencing .-.)

“For, for now…….please leave.”

“Why?”

“I cannot prepare breakfast like this. I will be cleaning up quickly.”

Nanaki is in the way

I see, logical.

jama

“I will clean up, Harmy.”

taking responsibility?

But this is something I cannot yield. This tragedy was Nanaki’s failure, thus I cannot force this unto others. Having been entrusted master’s care by Envy, this may be the correct decision for an imperial servant, but Nanaki cannot yield this. Nanaki’s pride does not allow it.

so responsible

“…….then together. There is not much time.”

Nanaki alone is faster

As a compromise, that is quite appropriate. But that based on the norm, that does not apply to this Nanaki.

n.o.body can keep up~

“Ten seconds, please count, Harmy.”

“…….huh?”

“Now.”

that’s all that’s needed

Once I urged her, Harmy moved her mouth after a slight pause. Now then, please bear witness. This will be earth-shakingly shocking. Nanaki shall tear apart that narrow world of yours.

witness Nanaki

“One”

begin

I am G.o.dspeed, no, even G.o.d is slow so that is not suitable. Is there no good word? After exiting the kitchen, I headed to a certain room in this residence, this is also a room I hardly used, but I knew that cleaning tools were in this room. Taking only the necessary tools, arrivederci to the remaining slumbering tools, may you have good dreams.

(T/N: italian, ‘goodbye’)

“Two”

back

When I returned the count was at two, the slowness of the world makes me sigh. First use the broom and dustpan to gather the scattered eggsh.e.l.ls. If I leave even a single fragment, then that is giving up, that is not suitable for this Nanaki. Quickly and thoroughly, also elegantly cleaning up is what a master maid does.

cant even be seen anyway….

“Three”

trees

With the cleaning done, next I quickly washed the frying pan. Next begin disposing of the egg splashed everywhere. First prepare two dust cloths, of which soak one with water and then wring it out thoroughly.

“Four”

s.h.i.+

First begin scrubbing the kitchen. Scolding for these impudent stains that have already started to dry, no matter how inconspicuous, you cannot deceive the eyes on this Nanaki. Using detergent at important points, once it has been wiped clean, use the dry cloth to finish up. Repeat this as many times as the number of places that got splashed. Not a problem.

ez

“Five”

go

Since filth built up on the cloth, rewash it once. With this eighty percent of the affimation is complete, but this much is still slightly lacking. If I am to call myself a master maid, then I must do the corresponding work. Accordingly, the range of cleaning will be expanded to the entire kitchen.

extra

“Six”

mutsuhime

First get rid of the remaining stains from the eggs, then get ready. Next begin with the ceiling, then the walls, then the floor, clean from top to bottom. Since the place wasn’t used much, there wasn’t any stubborn oil stains and it was very easy. Big refrigerator-san, I will have the cool you withdraw for a bit, I will not overlook the filth built up behind you either. After sweeping it all into the dustpan, I polished the refrigerator’s every nook and corner to a s.h.i.+ne.

pikapika

“Nana” (Seven)

here is comes

ki.

XD

“Eight”

nanaki’s child?

Once I returned the refrigerator, the cleaning is complete. Please take a look, at this s.h.i.+ny kitchen. Then I shall begin tidying up, move quickly. First break the tools except for the dust cloths back to the room from before. Along the way I discovered Friend that was yawning as if bored. Hi, how are you? Nanaki is feeling great. Here is a present, forehead flick to that foolish face, you get what you deserve. While escaping from enraged Friend, I arrived at the room from before, return all the cleaning tools to their original positions. Thank you for your service, dasvidaniya.

(T/N: До свидания, russion this time)

“Nine”

1 more sec

I returned and it was at the final count. Lastly I washed the dust cloths I used and dried it outside. Work hard, sun-sama, like Nanaki. I wished for radiance in the still dark sky. Suns.h.i.+nenanaki.

let there be light

“Ten”

done

Thus the cleaning is complete, how is it? When I looked at Harmy in question, the small imperial servant was looking at Nanaki with an expression of surprise. It seems she has properly understood this existence known as Nanaki. Indeed, this is the heavens, this Nanaki is standing at the summit of that.

but not perfect

I shall hold my chest high and confidently wait for a compliment from Harmy.

what chest

“Why can you not cook?”

hehe

Shut up.

end

And here is an entire chapter on Nanaki cleaning up.

……………………………………………………..feels like i wasted my time