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Chapter 153

153. Maille’s Fashionable Magic Tool

Hmm, I’m beautiful today too! I’ve been standing here, in front of the mirror, for quite a while, but I don’t get bored. It’s scary how beautiful I am. And it’s my day off today. Me, walking around, with my platinum blonde hair down, swaying in the breeze… I’m a sinful man, stealing the hearts of those who pass by. Well, it can’t be helped!

“Ah, that’s right!”

There’s something I wanted to try on my next day off. I’d almost forgotten, mesmerized by my beauty. That was close. Okay, I’ll take out that necklace from the drawer in my vanity.

“Hmm, this flower motif would look good on me, of course, but… there’s someone who would look even better in it…”

It’s a given that it would look good on me, right? But it’s a bit… childish. It would look good on me, though? But everything has an owner, you know? I’m going to design one just for me, anyway.

Okay, why don’t I surprise her? There’s no time like the present. I’ll head over to her right now!

“Fueh!? M-Maille-shan!?”

“Well, Lady Meg? I’m always beautiful, but don’t you think these colors suit me too? Well, I look good in anything, of course!”

I’d arrived, with my hair and eyes the exact same color as Lady Meg’s, using this fashionable tool. Pale pink hair, deep blue eyes. I’m so happy with her reaction! Yes, yes.

“I’m using this fashionable magic tool to change the color of my hair and eyes. Isn’t it interesting? I love beautiful things. So I love to enhance my own beauty, and the beauty of others! ‘Cute’ might suit you better now, Lady, but as you grow, you’ll definitely become beautiful. And I want to help polish that beauty even further!”

I called it a fashionable magic tool, and it is, but I’ll keep it a secret that it’s actually a disguise tool. Lady Meg is so cute that she’s a target, but she can never be harmed. Of course, she also has several powerful bodyguards with her at all times, but…

Lady Meg, having the Demon King’s blood, instinctively attracts demi-humans. Even those who want to harm her, I don’t think they could, if it came down to it. And she’s so cute! It’s only natural for everyone to be smitten with her.

So Lady Meg’s safety is guaranteed. But you can’t be too careful, there might be perverts who want to kidnap and keep her by their side! So anyway, it’s not really necessary as a disguise, but it’s fashionable. That’s why I wanted to give it to her!

“Can it be changed to any color?”

“That’s right! If you can clearly imagine the color, it won’t look strange. Want to try?”

Lady Meg was staring at me with interest. Hmm, how adorable. I, being so kind, explained as I took the necklace off.

“See? If you take the necklace off, you go back to normal. It’s not actually changing the colors, it’s an illusion. So your hair and eyes won’t be damaged.”

“Wow!”

Fufu, she might be acting mature, but Meg’s still a child. Mesmerized by a new toy! How cute!

I gently put the necklace on her and then took a step back, looking her over. Yeah, the flower motif is perfect for her!

“The flower motif truly suits you! I’ll give it to you as a present.”

“Fueh!? A-Are you sure…?”

Hmm, she’s so expressive! Her face was basically saying, “Are you sure I can accept something so expensive?” Honestly, she’s been showered with gifts for 20 years, and she’s still not used to it? Well, that’s one of her good qualities! It’s much better than taking it for granted. Greedy people are ugly. Unlike me.

Lady Meg’s always humble and never forgets to express her gratitude. That’s why everyone wants to do things for her.

“Of course. I’m sure you won’t misuse it, and I believe you’ll treasure it.”

“! …Thank you sho much! I’ll treasure it!”

Yes, yes, how well-behaved. I smiled and patted her head.

“Ah, but if you don’t mind, could you do me a small favor?”

“Uu~? If it’s something I can do.”

Hmhmhm. You’ve promised, haven’t you? Lady Meg, seeing me smile, looked a bit regretful. Don’t worry, don’t worry! I won’t ask you to do anything bad!

“Greetings, everyone! How’s this? Incredible, right? Lady Meg and the beautiful me! Just look at us, two incredibly beautiful individuals, the exact same coloring!”

“Meg-chan!? She’s so cute!”

“Ooh, platinum blonde hair and ice blue eyes. Cute girls are cute, no matter what.”

That’s right. The favor I’d asked of Lady Meg, was for her to walk around the guild with the same hair and eye color as me. I figured it would be a sight to behold, two beautiful individuals side-by-side! It can’t be helped that everyone interrupted me! I’m such a gentleman, with such a magnanimous heart!

As expected, everyone in the hall was staring at us! Hmm, it’s so exhilarating to be the center of attention!

“But there’s something… off. Maybe because I’m not used to seeing her like that.”

I was a bit bothered by Gil-san’s words, so I turned towards him.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk. Gil-san, it’s a good thing there’s something off.”

“…?”

I said this, pointing my index finger at him, but Gil-san didn’t seem to understand. Very well! This marvelous Maille will enlighten you!

“Something’s different than usual… That’s what makes hearts flutter! Even if you’re in a relationship and have fallen into a rut, doing something different will make you feel excited! You know, it’s love!!”

“…I don’t understand love, but… I see. It is refreshing.”

Hmm, I didn’t get the reaction I was hoping for, but it’s a passing grade, considering he’s Gil-san, who isn’t really interested in people! But I can sense those greedy looks coming from everyone else. Fufu, they must understand what I’m talking about!

“Those who are interested should place an order with Mikolasch. And Lagrange knows how to make them too! Ran can probably design some elaborate ones, they’d be perfect gifts. …Who knows, maybe you’ll be able to rekindle that excitement and spend a passionate night together, right?”

Hmhm, I gave them a sidelong glance, and several people immediately ran off. Lagrange’s shop’s going to be busy! Lagrange, a secret member of Ortus, has close ties to us!

But it’s not good for one person to handle all that, so maybe I’ll earn a bit by designing some.

“…Passionate night.”

Lady Meg, tilting her head, muttered this. I hurriedly explained that we’d be having a fun and lively party, so that’s why it would get “passionate.” I mean, it’s a bit too early to be talking about those things! It’s definitely not because Gil-san’s eyes were scary!

And so, for a while, changing your hair and eye color became a trend in this city. Fufu, I’m proud that I’ve become at the helm of a trend once again as the cutting edge of fashion! As expected of me! To think I’m beautiful, capable, and efficient, the heavens have bestowed upon me two, three, gifts—