I was accidentally injured by God and I just want to be an ordinary person

As expected, the princess said the same words as expected, but when the expectation actually became reality was another matter. It was like falling into a velvet mattress, and a feeling of happiness that made me feel numb all over filled my heart. This soft and sticky feeling even made me moan.

"Uh-huh?"

[Hey, idiot, you made a sound!] (Straightforward Kamisia)

Realizing her loss of composure, Camisia immediately tightened her face and pretended nothing had happened.

"Is this the Arrow of Fire? Such a precious gift, Princess, is not something I can accept."

It's not that I say one thing and mean another. As the Fire Arrow is a relic of the previous Demon King, it should be kept by the Princess herself. I have already received many favors from the Princess. Asking for more would be too greedy. The end result of greed is often that you get nothing in the end.

"Ah~ah, I knew Camisia would refuse. But this is an order, an order. If Iris hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have realized it. Camisia has been my bodyguard all this time, but she hasn't even said thank you."

The sight of the princess looking up at him with an awkward expression was truly adorable, and he felt the urge to immediately pick her up and grant her every wish. However, that would surely trouble the princess, so he had to restrain himself.

Although the princess is a person who likes to act coquettishly, she does not like to leave all her affairs to others. This is also the charm of the princess. So please "seriously" restrain yourself and don't take on all the things - these are the original words of "wisdom".

In order to stay calm and prevent that tingling feeling of happiness from invading my body again, I took a small step back and responded with a serious expression that seemed to be about to collapse.

"Even if it's an order... well... well, if Princess-sama wishes to express gratitude no matter what—though it's not something a servant should say, and it's rather presumptuous, but... if I could just taste a sip of the tea brewed by Princess-sama herself, I would be very satisfied."

If it were such an excessive request, the princess would probably be more receptive. If it wasn't excessive enough, and it were something as simple as "I hope to go out for a walk with you," then—well, no, that's also a blessing, ah, let's put that aside for now. If the request wasn't difficult at all, the princess wouldn't accept it either. So a request like making tea, which would make the princess feel like she'd "actually done something," would probably soothe the princess's anxiety.

However, even with this request, which seemed excessive to me, the princess still looked at me with an expression of "Is this really okay?" She was still the same as always, maintaining an extraordinary innocence and kindness. I really hope that the princess can stay like this and not grow up. However, watching the princess grow is also a pleasure. Ah, it's really hard to choose.

"Eh? Isn't that too simple? This doesn't even count as a thank you!"

"That's not the case, Princess. Actually, when you taught Angelica the unique tea-making technique at the Sacred Academy, I wanted to try it again."

If I remember correctly, the brewing method taught at that time has been engraved with the name "Elelaya" and spread throughout the entire demon clan - from the information submitted by Dean recently, the demon clan is also reviving in an orderly manner. The advent of the Demon Lord itself has changed a lot, and now he is still using various methods to help the demon clan revive. The way he works hard is really adorable.

The young man named Marudo had established a caravan traveling between humans and demons thanks to the princess's many favors. If this wasn't a coincidence, it was because the princess possessed wisdom that even he couldn't match—she had thought of everything in advance. Considering the princess's unfathomable strength, the princess might actually be much smarter than he was. Being able to serve such a smart princess, he was truly lucky enough to be envied by the whole world.

Imagination is imagination, the conversation is not over yet, and I continue to add to it.

"While the taste itself is wonderful, it holds special meaning for me."

"Are you really not going to accept the Fire Arrow?"

"Yes, Princess."

Although he felt a little guilty about the princess's embarrassed expression as she retracted the Arrow of Fire, it was already decided and changing it would make people think he was frivolous, so he couldn't do that.

"Well... since it's Camisia's wish... ahh, there's nothing I can do about it."

"I'll prepare the tea set. Miss Ella, just wait a moment."

My colleague, the head maid Lotte, helped me. I am so lucky to have such a companion.

[She has feelings for the princess beyond loyalty, you know?] (Jealous Camisia)

"What does it matter? The princess is the one who makes the final decision. Besides, the princess isn't limited to having only one partner." (Camisia, looking serious)

[Hoho, what are you talking about, Serious-chan? Oh hehe.] (Camisia, a teaser)

[Shut up! You're interrupting me while the princess makes tea.] (Wise Camisia)

【…】

The action was completed quickly and smoothly, and finally the princess personally brought the brewed black tea to him. Obviously, this was something that a superior should not do. It was really rude of him to let the princess do it. However, just this once, please fulfill your little wish. I hope Iris won't use this as a handle.

He glanced at Iris carefully. Although she wasn't looking at him, she must have noticed it but didn't say it. This kind of personality is also very likable.

"Thank you, Camisia."

“Ahh, Princess-sama, ten—”

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

"No, it's nothing. Then I won't be polite."

I wanted to say "Thank you very much," but that would surely prompt the princess to respond with "thank you." If the two of us kept thanking each other, the tea would probably get cold, so I decided to hold back.

Carefully and cautiously, he picked up the porcelain plate with the teacup, and took a small sip as if he was afraid that the delicious taste would be gone in a flash. It made his pores open and he felt as comfortable as if he was in the clouds. If someone dared to disturb him at this moment, he would definitely use the Sword of Disorder to completely decompose the other person into magical elements.

——It’s great to be alive now.

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*The final version of the character designs for Camisia, Angelica, and Fuka has been released. You can check it out at the end of the character design stamp~

Chapter 61 Special abilities?

*创世纪6187年1月3日 下午13:59分 海底遗迹群岛

"Special ability?"

It is common sense that underwater people can control sea beasts, so Tina should not be talking about this. But what kind of ability can allow people to go without food for a long time? Ella doesn't quite understand. It can't be like a fish that can absorb microorganisms in the sea.

Although Ella and Tina were sitting side by side, they were actually just sitting on a single sofa, neither too close nor too far away, just enough for Ella to see Tina's full appearance.

Now Tina was lowering her head in an uneasy manner, and her fragile appearance under her long blue hair particularly aroused people's desire to protect her.

"Hmm... being there... is also... a special ability, so to speak."

As before, Tina's words were always missing some content, requiring the audience to fill in the gaps in their minds, but compared to her previous completely confusing words, it was much better now.

[I think being locked in a birdcage is due to a special ability. I thought I'd taken refuge there, but now it seems someone in my family has locked me up. Is this a dangerous ability that requires isolation? Tina doesn't look dangerous right now, and there's nothing unusual in her status bar.]

Pretending not to care, Ella picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Is it dangerous? Special abilities."

"No, they're not dangerous... You can actually talk to them..."

"they?"

I imagined that the "they" Tina mentioned were abstract things like magical elements. Generally speaking, the stronger the elemental perception, the easier it is for a person to use magic. If one can communicate with the elements... I have no idea what level of magic caster he would be. But in that case, he should be someone who is being carefully trained by the family and there is no reason for him to be locked up in a cage.

In my mind, I imagined the scene where other people who have the right to inherit the throne set traps to suppress Tina, who has extraordinary talents.

In contrast to Ella's sympathetic expression, a look of peace appeared on Tina's timid face.

"Well... if you make friends with them... you'll get... food..."

"Um, just to be sure, is Tina making food from elements?"

There's nothing strange about using magic to make food, but it definitely won't taste good. Most people would rather starve to death than eat food made with magic, so Tina's current expression made Ella feel a little strange. No matter how she looked at it, she thought Tina was enjoying the food.

Tina blinked as if she didn't quite understand.

"Using elements...food?"

"Wait, aren't the 'they' Tina is talking about magical elements?"

"They, the sea beasts, are saying."

"Eh? Eh? It's a sea beast, isn't it? Isn't that a very dangerous ability? Then why did they lock Tina up there?"

Ella's suddenly louder voice brought the tea party on the other side to a halt. Realizing that everyone around her was looking at her, Ella coughed twice and apologized in a low voice.

"I'm sorry, I lost my composure."

"Actually... I don't know how to control them, so I'm treated as useless..."

Although she was talking about something very sad, Tina narrated it slowly and as if it was a matter of course, without any indignation.

"Hey, hey, you're so cruel even though you're blood relatives."

As usual, the practices of the other world always make me feel incredible. Being locked up in the execution platform just because I can't control sea beasts is even more pitiful than Angelica being ostracized by her companions because she can't use auxiliary magic.

Thinking of this, Ella couldn't help but feel fortunate. Fortunately, the demons didn't discriminate in this way. Whether it was Menia, the "mutant" who could use purification magic, or herself, the demon king who couldn't use offensive magic against living creatures, everyone treated them with a welcoming attitude.

"It seems... there's another reason, a loss of memory... But everyone... is doing fine, I'd say."

[Amnesia? Does that mean there's another reason...?]

When Ella was about to ask a question about the first half of the conversation, Iris interrupted.

"Are you talking about sea beasts? Using the ability to talk to them, becoming friends, and then having them bring you food, in some cases, might be a more powerful ability than controlling them, though it does come with some risks."

"Yeah! Everyone is happy to help me."

"I always feel sorry for you, Tina-chan."

Iris exchanged her overlapping legs, and her exposed smooth calves swayed gently - this action, which should be considered an indecent sitting posture, was extremely seductive on Iris.

"Has Elise been listening?"

According to what Ella saw, Iris should have been chatting with Angelina and the others, and it didn't seem like she was paying attention to this side at all.

The one who answered was Fukagan, who was sitting on the armrest of the sofa.

"If I leave you alone to talk, you probably won't be able to ask anything."

"Huh? So everyone's listening?"

"Hmm, indeed, your communication skills need improvement, Princess. Perhaps you should consider special training later."

Camisia nodded while sipping the black tea.

“Mmm…”

Ella, whose actions were discovered by everyone, let out a meaningless moan, and was eventually changed by Iris.

"Last night, Tina-chan said she wanted to restore her country, didn't she? But how can we do that without starting a war? Let me be clear, your answer will determine whether you stay or go."

Iris leaned forward and stared into Tina's eyes. Unused to it, Tina timidly looked away.

Although she didn't explain the specific method, anyone who paid a little attention could understand that what Iris meant was that if the method Tina mentioned was the type that would cause trouble, then she would abandon Tina immediately.

"Restore the country. Undersea civilization disappears... I don't want... war."

“Haa ...

Shen Gan's helpless sigh represented everyone's opinion. Judging from the language alone, it might be possible that Tina did not express it correctly, but Tina lowered her head, her face blushing with shyness. No matter how you look at it, it seems that she doesn't even know the method and only has a wish.

"Well, it's okay to leave the restoration of the nation for later, right? Miss Tina is the only underwater person left right now, so if we want to restore the nation, we must first increase our number of fellow seamen."

Rudy said with a wry smile as she poured tea for everyone again.

The implication is to let Tina find a suitable spouse first, but how the underwater people communicate with normal people is another difficult issue, so it can be seen as Lotte's ingenious delaying tactic. Of course, the fact that she can talk about finding a spouse so tactfully is also due to the maid's self-cultivation.

"First, let's increase our clan first, huh... Thank you, thank you, maid-san."

Tina, lost in thought, showed a noticeable wavering expression on her face. Perhaps she was really considering what Lotte said.

"So, what should we do next?"

Iris sighed softly and looked at everyone.

"What and how?"

"Where is Tina going? Where is she going?"

"Oh, well, it's not threatening anyway, so I'll just keep it with me until I'm fully recovered enough to communicate."

Ella acted like a leader and accepted Tina with a smile. Lotte, Camisia, and Angelica also said they had no objections. Fukagan accepted it with an indifferent look. Only Iris remained silent.

Iris, who became the focus of attention, waved her hand indifferently, sat on the sofa, leaned towards the right armrest, supported her head with her hand, let her silver hair spread out, and said frivolously.

"I have nothing to object to."

"Your Highness, Elise, are truly not being candid."

Instead of getting excited by Lotte's words, she covered her mouth with her free hand and yawned. Very naturally, Iris uttered words that she hadn't said for a long time.

"What? I'm the most frank one. For example, I can always say that I like Ella-chan."

“…Ugh, don’t say things like that in a situation like this!”

Not knowing whether Iris's words were a joke or a hint, Ella felt uneasy, even though she wasn't at a loss. She looked awkwardly at everyone - including Lotte who was standing behind her.

Fortunately, everyone seemed to be used to it and did not respond to Iris's words.

Iris had heard about her lack of interest in the opposite sex when she was first in the Holy Academy, so she still wasn't quite sure what she thought about this. However, she couldn't ask her directly. According to Iris's personality, she would definitely give an answer that sounded like a joke but gave people the feeling of "that's indeed the case." Ella was very conscious and avoided touching upon this kind of behavior of actively accepting torture.

But only Lotte and her group were used to Iris's jokes, and there was also a princess who believed them seriously.

With a gleam in her eyes, Tina widened her slightly fluctuating blue eyes to confirm with Iris, and her speech suddenly became fluent.

"You, you like Ella-sama? Is there a solution for same-sex relationships? As a demon king, Ella-sama's bloodline must be very unique, and she's sure to produce a powerful child! Do you have any ideas?"

Not expecting someone to be so serious, Iris, who had been keeping calm, straightened up, opened her mouth slightly, and looked a little embarrassed, but seemed to have thought of something, and immediately glanced at Ella with a mischievous look.