Lightning Empress Maid Chapter 74

“——once again.”

nanaki is the best maid

It is the time to say the real name I received from respected and beloved Mother to everyone gathered in this room.

the time of truth

Mother, Mother that I love. Since that day I have been terribly unfilial. Falsifying the name I have received, I apologise for this impiety. Please scold me. And then please be happy. Your daughter has found a home. A home that I want to remain in enough to reveal this name that I have been hiding.

good

My home, what is the definition of that?

where you belong

It is a very simple thing. It is the place Nanaki wants to be. Nanaki really is special, just as Mother said. After all, I found the first step. And so, from now on I think I will protect it. No matter how difficult it is, I definitely will not withdraw from here.

no can make Nanaki do so

Because of that, exactly because of that.

Nanaki will stay

I will show it to everyone. I will keep being proud of this prideful name. I will never lie about it again. That is my gratefulness towards Mother who gave me this name. This name is the proof that I am Mother’s daughter, the second treasure I was given after life. Names represent the body, I must be majestic so as not to shame this name.

be proud of it

Nanaki is here.

no need to hide it

“I am Nanaki.”

Lintning Empress Nanaki

End with a bow. When I reported only the truth very shortly, everyone showed different reactions. I can’t really accept that many of them showed a look like they already knew. But Vilmott Arkahn and his servant Akiha-san showed their shock, so this confession can be said to be not useless.

guess, they really wouldnt know

“…………Hah!? Wha……No, Zean you b.a.s.t.a.r.d! Isn’t that cowardly!?”

why would it be

A brief moment of silence. The one who broke the silence was that guy as expected. He raised a shrill voice and lunged at master, nothing has changed about his att.i.tude since that day of the duel.

he never learns

But, those are his first words? Vilmott Arkahn, you really don’t change. In a certain sense you might be very strong. I cannot find any of your actions likable, but your strength that doesn’t allow you to lie to yourself is favorable. Nanaki recognises it, you are a splendid sc.u.m of a human. Be proud.

….welp at least not a rabbit

“What are you talking about. Even if she is the former Lightning Empress, she is now an Alfred maid. There was no problem whatsoever with that duel.”

“Don’t mess with me! That kinda thing is invalid!”

too late

The sight of master indifferently responding even while being shaken can only be said to be expected. Ignoring the one-sided childish quarrel, Nanaki looked at Nanaki’s friend who was slightly stunned. With the same hair colour as Nanaki, a beauty whose beautiful obsidian hair s.h.i.+nes. Even when I made eye contact there was no response so I tried waving. Wavewave.

furifuri

“……transcended being?”

“Yes”

the one and only

I answered Akiha-san who slowly moved her mouth while still dumbfounded. h.e.l.lo Akiha-san, I am a transcended being. Self-introductory nanakismile. Everyone around the world, it’s Nanaki. Along with a special smile, I gave my frozen friend a peace sign. If I want to a.s.sure her, then I need to smile. Good fortune may come to smiling Nanakis. In fact, come.

just come

“Li, Lightning Empress Nanaki……sama…….”

“-es”

not typo

Sama is not needed. But Nanaki judges that waiting for her to calm down for now would be best. As expected of Nanaki, a splendid friend. Please look Mother, Nanaki has grown up to be a splendid human that is considerate of her friends.

good girl

“That’s why that strength……I see…….”

“I apologise for lying about my name. I am very sorry.”

no choice

Apology is necessary. Although she will surely say it is not needed, this is a problem of Nanaki’s pride. If I want to remain as friends, I need to face her with sincerity. Nanaki likes Akiha-san, I like Meia-sama. That’s why I properly apologised, and say this.

for the future

“Please get along with me from now on too.”

“Ye, yes of course. If you are fine with someone like me.”

“Akiha-san is good.”

very

No need to depreciate yourself by saying someone like you, because I thought that I told her my honest feelings. I want you to be proud of yourself. Because this Nanaki has recognised Akiha-san’s character. This is an amazing thing. Nanaki is quite strict when judging people. Because this is said by Nanaki, it’s fine.

….err….okay

“Well, with that.”

time to get on wih stuff

With this the overall explanation is complete. Master entered the main topic while pus.h.i.+ng off Vilmott Arkahn which was still latched onto him. Yes, although Nanaki’s real name is important, it is nothing more than a detail.

just to get it out there

“Like I explained briefly just now, a party invitation addressed to us has arrived.”

party time

In master’s hand is the letter that Nanaki’s sister wrote.

personal invite

That one piece of paper might decide the fate of the world. After discussing what the Five Emperors want, we intend to respond in accordance to that. But, that cannot be decided by master alone.

then armaggedon?

“To have our names remembers by the Five Emperors is an honour right……?”

“If remembered in a good way.”

“I, I know!”

then dont ask

Meia-sama’s response to Vilmott Arkahn’s hesitant words can be said to be strict. Anyone would feel some uneasiness at being remembered by the Five Emperors in a bad way. This time I will give Viltmott Arkahn a follow-up. Mentally.

no need

“Even if Nanaki-sama is present, is it fine to go to a place with the Five Emperors gathered? It could be a trap…….”

“Considering the Flame Empress, I do not think that would happen, but even if it is a trap I will break through it. Please rest a.s.sured, Fio-san.”

“They are the Five Emperors you know? Do you have any basis at all for us to be a.s.sured.”

“Vi, VIlmott-sama.”

ofc

I looked at Vilmott Arkahn who leaned over, unable to accept it. I found Akiha-san trying to panickedly pacify him a little pitiful. It’s okay, Nanaki is tolerant so I don’t mind this much. But still, I see. A basis is necessary.

isnt it just

“I have a basis. But, even if I say it n.o.body will be able to understand.”

“Aaah!? You saying you can’t say it!?”

“No, I said that you cannot understand it.”

so no point

Don’t make me say it twice. Nanaki does not like pointlessness. I have no intention of explaining needless——

here comes

“We won’t know if we don’t hear it. Explain, rabbit-san.”

“Guuguu!”

rabbit nanaki

Hophop of compliance. Even knowing I am Lightning Empress Nanaki, I’m still treated as a rabbit. Meia-sama is stubborn, that courage can only be said to be magnificent. There is no one but her that can treat this Nanaki as a rabbit. I frequently think of wanting to become human, but recently I’ve felt that this isn’t too bad either. Rabbit of lightning, zapzapguuguu.

terrifying

For now I’m a lightning rabbit, but my treatment is light.

(T/N: Lightning rabbit–>雷兎(raito)—>light, nanaki’s english pun~)

“Stop hopping and say it.”

“Yes”

speak alr

I was scolded.

your fault

A basis is needed. Although this is not something can be explained, if Meia-sama wishes it, Nanaki will obey. Even if I know that everyone cannot understand.

its simple though

“Because I’m Nanaki.”

that’s it

Silence. See, they cannot understand.

why not

“It is because I am Nanaki. That is the basis.”

nth else needed

After all they don’t know. Among these people who truly understands Nanaki? This is natural. After all I have not shown them. If they do not know this strength, there is no way they can understand Nanaki’s basis. That’s why I said it was useless.

show them?

“That, is the basis you spoke of?”

“Exactly.”

Meia-sama?

I nodded confirmation to Meia-sama’s words. This is Nanaki’s basis, Nanaki is proud of this. I cannot prove it here right now, but if the time for it comes, I will show it to you.

that would mean a trap though

“……Fine. I accept it.”

“Thank you very much.”

really?

After eye contact with Meia-sama for a few seconds, she gave in. I don’t know if she saw something in Nanaki’s eyes. But she accepted it.

well done

“You, really have terrifying eyes.”

Is this praise? What do you think, Friend. No? What a shame.

Meia done

“Anyone else cannot accept it?”

everyone else?

Meia-sama said that while looking around. No objections.

everyone done

“Then it’s decided.”

time to go for a party

Master summed it up. Those sapphire eyes turned towards Nanaki. Understood, my master. Answer with a bow.

peko

Our partic.i.p.ation in the negotiations has been decided. Then I must write a letter to reply to Nanaki’s sister. Even if we are hostile, Nanaki misses Envy. I wrote with all my heart. Because it’s the words that she taught me, I think she will be happy.

letter from imouto

“What’s this horrible handwriting!?”

“Me, Meia. Say it a little less bluntly.”

“Even so, it’s terrible.”

…it’s the thought that counts

…………I can survive without being able to write words anyway.

end

Hecate attempted (and failed) to learn cursive a very long time ago.

Fixed individual letters, but seen as a whole my handwriting is horrible. All the letters are bunched up ;-;

And am I missing a reference with the chapter t.i.tle(七姫)?