The master said it was to have fun, but in my heart, there is a more beautiful term, which is a date.
In order to achieve the ultimate travel experience, I used magic to turn my body into an air conditioner, with cold air emanating from my body. After all, it is still hot now, and standing under the scorching sun at noon, the air is dry and hot. It doesn't bother me, but what I care most about is the master's comfort.
The master looked at me while adjusting the magic stones on the console, seemingly interested.
"Are we going to keep flying in the sky like this?"
The master shook his head.
"We can find a place to see the blooming flowers of spring. I'm not familiar with the places near Kypas City that are fun. After you're done adjusting, you can go and see if there's a sea of flowers below."
It sounds romantic.
I smiled foolishly and nodded.
After adjusting, I left the console and ran to the edge of the gondola, leaning on the railing to overlook below, trying to find a scenic spot.
The master also followed and leaned on the railing like me.
No need to worry that the presence of the two of us on the same side of the hot air balloon will affect its flight trajectory. The auxiliary magic stone has gravity sensor function and can assist in adjusting the gravity on the gondola.
"It's so convenient to have magic!"
I shouted loudly towards the vast sky.
Clouds floated like whales in the sky. Flying too high is not only hot, but also the air is thin.
The master was infected by my silly appearance and smiled, reaching out to touch my head, but quickly retracted her hand.
"It's like touching an ice cube."
"Hehe...otherwise it would be too hot."
That's where my strong physical fitness shines.
Even if I am stripped naked and thrown into a snow world with temperatures below ten degrees Celsius, I will not freeze to death. Similarly, if I am thrown into a furnace, I won't be hurt to some extent.
"I see it, over there."
A colorful sea of flowers spread across a distant valley, and the bright flower petals shimmered under the shining sun.
It's spring now, the season of blooming flowers.
"Master, can we go there?"
"Yeah."
After getting the master's response, I turned around and ran to the console to accelerate the flight.
The agility and speed of this hot air balloon far surpass those of Cross, and I have to constantly pay attention to the surroundings and adjust it accordingly. But there is no choice, under the current conditions, this hot air balloon is already very convenient.
I didn't descend directly above the sea of flowers, but increased the density of the air inside the balloon, slowly descending.
Finally, we successfully reached the ground. I left the console and ran to the edge of the gondola to open the door for the master. The master was very satisfied with my performance, and a smile kept appearing on her face.
The strong fragrance of flowers rushed over us. When I stepped outside, I realized that there was no shade nearby to cool off. On the continuous sea of flowers, there were no tall trees.
I immediately grabbed the master's hand, enclosing her warm palm in my hand.
"Master, let's not go out. The sun outside is too strong."
The master nodded and didn't let go of my hand.
I restrained my excited mood and pulled her back onto the gondola before releasing her hand to close the door.
Standing on the gondola with the master, the red, orange, yellow, blue, green, and purple flowers reflected in our eyes. I leaned my chin on the railing, butterflies dancing among the sea of flowers, and white wings fluttering in the air like snowflakes.
"It doesn't matter where we go. As long as I have the master by my side, it's enough. I will be happy when the master is happy, just like now, seeing the master's satisfied smile makes me feel happy."
Perhaps the master didn't know how to answer me. She leaned on the railing, her smile gradually fading. The breeze swept the fragrance of flowers and brushed her red hair, deeply imprinting her current profile in my heart, remembering every beautiful moment of the master.
"It's been a long time since I felt so relaxed."
After a while, the master finally uttered these words.
"As long as the master is willing, I will always accompany you, no matter where we go."
My heartbeat quickened. Now is the best time to earn the master's favorability.
I increased the temperature of my body slightly, turned around and leaped to the master's side, holding her from behind.
"The scent on the master's body is even more addictive than the fragrance emitted by countless flowers."Unfortunately, I have to stand on tiptoe to see the scenery ahead from my master's shoulder. It's just my luck that my master decided to wear high heels today, while I am stuck in ordinary sneakers. It's too tiring to keep standing on my tiptoes, so I gave up and buried my head in my master's butterfly bones.
I won't feel hot, but I will make my master more comfortable. My body will adjust to my master's body temperature. Suddenly, my hands, which were embraced around my master's stomach, were separated by my master. I was puzzled as she grabbed onto my arm.
"Since you like to hug so much, you can do it in front of me."
So obediently, I leaned against my master, my head just tall enough to reach her chin. Her hands were locked in my lower abdomen, and a gentle breeze lifted our red and blue hair, carrying the fragrance of flowers.
"It feels cool."
"Of course, the breeze is created by me," I gently laughed in my master's embrace. "If there's anything you're not satisfied with, you can tell me. I can provide you with any service for free."
"Here we go again."
My words clearly amused my master. Speaking of which, when I speak to my master, I am forced to call her "master" and address her with respect, or else I'll be scolded and punished. But now, I voluntarily call her "master" and no longer use respectful language. This is considered progress.
For the relationship that has been established in just half a year, the changes between the two of us, I should be content. But I now realize that I always want more from my master.
"Master... I really want to know what you're thinking. No matter what it is, I want to hear your inner thoughts."
My master remained silent behind me for a long time, and I collapsed dejectedly in her embrace. Can I never be enough?
"To win battles."
"What?"
"To achieve victory."
Her tone was calm, but I could hear the seriousness in her words.
"Why do we have to fight?"
"For the future of this world."
Isn't it because of hatred? Knowing this, I feel relieved. If the demon race can rule the world one day, I believe my master has the ability to lead the world forward.
"Is your mind filled with nothing but thoughts of war and national affairs?"
Another gust of wind passed by, it was a natural wind, but my master remained silent.
Just as I was thinking about this, my master's voice echoed behind me.
"And you."
I froze in place.
If I wasn't maintaining my composure, I would have been moved to tears. The bittersweet joy in my heart surged like seawater, akin to hot magma erupting from the depths of the icy ocean floor.
"Master... I'm so happy."
I pressed her hand against my chest. I felt that in doing so, through the warmth of my palm and the frequency of my heartbeat, I could convey my joy to her. If she had telepathy, she would surely know the grand emotions in my heart at this moment.
"I'm hungry."
It didn't take long for my master to jokingly break the ambiguous atmosphere between us.
"Alright."
Helplessly, my master let go of me.
As a maid, I fulfilled my duty to prepare lunch. Linsi Daisy and the others had packed our lunch and left it on the counter before we left. So all I needed to do was to open the lunchbox again. It was still warm, thanks to magic that kept it insulated.
But there was no table around, only a small stool.
I looked around in confusion, unable to find anything that could substitute for a table. Why didn't I think of this earlier?
"Just put it on top of the box."
My master walked over to me, gently lifted her long skirt, squatted down, and tucked her hair behind her ear.
Following her command, I covered the box with the tablecloth and, more accurately, the box, which contained not only lunch but also some water and pastries. I then brought out two plates of food and placed them on the tablecloth.
Respectfully, I handed the chopsticks to my master, and she smiled at me before taking the chopsticks.
I never imagined that the supreme ruler of a kingdom, the esteemed Queen of the demon race, would have a day like this, so down-to-earth.However, even when the master lowers herself, she does so with elegance. Her dark red dress remains untouched by dust, and she gracefully leans forward without letting her hair fall onto the plate.
"Anything else?" she asks.
"Ah... yes," I reply.
I am completely captivated.
I quickly fetch a small stool for the master to sit on, while I remain crouched.
The obvious difference in treatment does not bother me. In fact, I quite enjoy it. It gives me a sense of happiness to serve my master as her maid.
Yes, it is a situation where one can develop feelings of affection even for their own master.
After all, haven't anime, manga, and novels long since exhausted the master-servant cliché?