12 [1-12] Cultural Shock




"Don't worry about it. One or two more loads of laundry won't make a difference.
You slept in an unfamiliar place and it made you nervous.
Oh, yes. ......

 The warmth of the maidservants' concern stung my heart in the morning. Iris (Rene) was striving to bring her spirit closer to emptiness.
 Her conscience has collapsed to the level where she can commit genocide with impunity, but her sense of shame seems to be alive and well.

 Iris (Rene) was wearing a chemise, and the maids helped her to change her clothes.
 In this Ciel-Teira, it seems that the upper class does not change their clothes by themselves. Rene remembers her parents helping her change her clothes when she was little, but that was when she couldn't take them off by herself. It felt strange to have someone else do everything for you now.

 Now, it was more of a rehearsal, a training period before I started working in earnest as the daughter's shadow warrior. Rene's life was simple, so the experience of living in the aristocracy was a culture shock in its own way. When her mother was forced to leave the court, she was given a small fortune, but she did not squander it. He didn't even hire a single servant, perhaps because ...... he was living in hiding.

 Being forced to change clothes is a culture shock, but so is dressing. Rene had only ever worn a simple, common woolen dress. But now, she is dressed in a blindingly bright crimson and gothic black ...... dress or one-piece that she can't quite make out. It's filled with frilly decorations like a giant Buddha head, with bows everywhere. The skirt is so wide that it makes the waist look slimmer. The white, frilly panniers worn underneath would probably peek out from the hem of the skirt.
 Such a lavishly decorated outfit is probably no different from the electric costumes used in the Mouse Palace parade.

 --No, when my memories of being a man come back, I feel uncomfortable in skirts and dresses. I don't know if it's sooooooooo weird, but it's like wearing nothing at all. How come all the women are okay with dressing like this? Are they strong? Are they a fighting race?

 I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.
 But.

"Ouch!
"Oh, I think that was a little too tight.

 Iris (Rene) screamed involuntarily, and the maidservant who had been tightening the laces stopped for a moment.
 It was Rene's first experience with a corset that compressed the area from the lower chest to the abdomen. Not to mention for Choujiro, who was an ordinary earthling male.
 I believe that corsets have been discontinued in the history of the earth because they were said to be bad for the body. ......

 --This is definitely bad for you. Yeah, well, I'm already dead, so it's okay, right?

 I don't want it to interfere with my work as Iris, I guess.

 After putting on the underwear, the next step is to put on the parade-like costume. There is a shirt to be worn underneath, an apron-like part, and strings to be fastened here and there, and the clothes are put on through a process that is no longer like a puzzle made of wood. Probably, even if you try to put it on by yourself later, you won't know how.

"Well, it's done. Have a look.

 When the dressing was finally finished, Iris (Rene) was made to stand in front of the mirror.

"Oh!

 There was a beautiful girl there who fit the description of "doll-like" without any discomfort. She has beautiful wavy blonde hair, and her wisteria eyes are shining in the mirror.
 In the first place, Iris, whom Rene is now relying on, has a good-looking face. It is only natural that she would look gorgeous if she were dressed in good clothes.

 Even though it was only a temporary body, Iris's (Rene's) heart was filled with excitement.
 The unmistakable attire of a nobleman. She was now wearing the wonderful clothes that she had only imagined in the story.

 --Wait a minute. Is it right to be excited here? I...

 I'm not sure.

 There's a saying that the best revenge is to live happily. It's not very satisfying to have such a slender revenge, but Iris (Rene) thinks that it's not a bad thing to find a little fun in the days of working for revenge.
 I think so, but...

 A former Earth man and the strongest of the undead seriously asks himself if it is right to be attracted to the act of wearing girlish clothes.
 I'm not sure what to make of it.
 As Rene, this outfit is acceptable, but as Chojiro, I'm not so sure. Iris (Rene) thought of herself as a man wearing this dress when she used to live on earth, and came to the cruel conclusion that 'if a passing child saw it, he would scream and run away.

 --I'm not sure what to do, but I'm not sure what to do. I'm not sure what's wrong with my thinking.

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 I was getting ready in the morning.

 A room in the castle was assigned to the Dragon's Throat, separate from the life of Iris (Rene).
 It was a living quarters for the servants living in the castle. One of the rooms, which used to be empty, was the party's domain. Three beds and some furniture have been brought into the large room, which was originally intended for five or six people.

 The three of them were just having breakfast when Iris (Rene) walked into the room.

Good morning, everyone.

 Tracing the memory of Iris, Iris (Rene) greeted them as usual.

 Hugh, who had stopped eating and was looking at Iris with a puzzled look on his face, broke down.

"Oh, Iris! I didn't recognize you for a second.
I did.
"You can tell by your nose!

 Hugh pulls Benedict away from a smoked meat sandwich.
 As a Kobold, Benedict had the ears and nose of a dog. He had saved the party several times with his powers.


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"What's wrong with your outfit?
What's wrong with your outfit?" "Well, you're not a maid ......, you're a maidservant. The maid made me wear it.
Hmm. It looks good on you, Iris. You're always pretty, but you look even prettier when you're dressed like that.

 Deanna complimented her as if it were a matter of course. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

"Well, you're the daughter's shadow warrior, aren't you? You have to wear the same clothes.
I'm going to have to get used to that, since my robes are always designed for defense and ease of movement.
I thought the corset would kill me.
Hahaha! You're right, it's tight. Adventurers don't wear corsets like that.

 Deanna doesn't usually wear a corset, but she has worn one before.
 A corset is just a corrective undergarment to make you look good. An adventurer cannot wear such a thing that suffocates and impedes movement.

"And this dress. It's very complicated. I don't even know how to put it on, let alone take it off.
Hmm? ...... Oh, that's because you didn't put it on yourself.
That's right. The maids will take care of everything for you. ......
 It's kind of embarrassing to have to take care of changing your clothes.

 Iris (Rene) was just expressing her thoughts straightforwardly, but when Hugh heard this, he tilted his head.

You don't mind taking off your clothes in front of us, but are you embarrassed when we make you change?
"Ugh. That's .......

 Iris (Rene) is at a loss for words.
 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you can do to help.
 However, three days ago, when Rene was already possessed, she made a rather large mistake of changing her clothes in front of Hugh.
 I think that was a "man's feeling" .......

 --In this case, it's safe to say that Iris was always that way, but ......!
   I would never have done it if it had been Rene. Maybe it's because my memories and senses from my previous life have come back. I have to be careful not to look suspicious.

 I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

So, how was the job of sleeping alone in a soft bed?
"Uh, well, .......

 I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

We had a decent place to sleep, too.
Oh. I'm happy to sleep in a room with no drafts. And the food is good, too.
That's right, it's a dangerous quest, so you'll have to cover your expenses and pay well.

 Still not fully convinced of the job, Deanna bites into her sandwich with more force than necessary.

I don't know if I can do this, though. I'm not sure if it's a good idea to call him a shadow warrior.
 You can make Iris look like a lady in disguise, but ...... "Dragon's Whistle" is not an unknown name. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this.
"You're the one who hired me to do this?

 Benedict wonders. In fact, Iris (René) was of the same opinion.
 The servants know about this, and after all, while Iris (Rene) is in the castle, the Countess Catherine, who is the object of her protection, will be living almost as usual.
 In other words, there will be two "Catherine's" in the castle at any given time, and you have to wonder if there is any point in that.

 But Hugh shook his head, saying it was nothing to worry about.

It's okay to notice. Maybe. It'll make it harder for them to mess with you. Maybe the lady here is a fake.
I see.
Even if that doesn't work, that's the Count's problem for planning it. We'll just do our jobs as we're told. We don't have anything to complain about.

 Benedict is worried about the young lady, though Hugh says it in a matter-of-fact manner.

 --This is the point where ...... Iris should intervene.

 When Rene possessed Iris, he was able to see into her memories.
 This is where the childish righteousness of Rene's reading of Iris' memories comes into play.

"Hugh. It's a good thing that you're an adventurer, but I really want to help Catherine.

 "I wish I could save her too," said Rene.

I wish I could save her, too. I wish I could help you, but I can't help you if the situation is beyond our ability to handle.
"Right. I hope I can save you too, but I can't help you if the situation is beyond our ability to handle.
"Yes.

 A little bit of dissatisfaction in the air, Iris (Rene) replied.

In the meantime, has Iris eaten breakfast yet? I saved it for you.


Oh, I'll take that.
"One moment, Master Iris. ...... I knew you were here.

 When Iris was about to reach for her sandwich. You will find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.
 With her hair pulled up in a bun and triangular glasses, she looked exactly as she did. She is, as she looks, Catherine's etiquette teacher. Iris (Rene) was to learn the manners and etiquette of the upper class from her for a few days before the work began.

"You will have breakfast separately, Iris. You will also learn how to eat.
"Yes. ......
Sorry. Have a good day.

 Diana smiles and waves.

 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

We're going to have a security meeting and a tour of the castle for that.
I'll let you know what to expect.
"Okay, please.

 "Okay, please.

 As she followed her teacher down the hallway, Iris (Rene) was ruminating on the conversation they had just had.
 "The friends of Dragon's Throat. I've heard that adventurers' parties are businesslike and sometimes betray their friends for money, but at least the Dragon's Throat party is not like that. This party is like a family.
 You can tell that everyone cares deeply for Iris. Rene, who is possessed by Iris, likes this party, even though he knows that the feelings are not for him.

 There is a sense of immorality and an inexplicable sadness in possessing Iris and stealing the affection she is supposed to receive on her behalf. After all, this is just a feeling I have for Iris. I did not feel fulfilled.

 No one can heal this grief and anger.
 No one can heal this sorrow and anger, only the blood shed in revenge, thought Iris (Rene).