It's a very hot summer day. If it was a moderately hot day, I would have gone to the river or used wind magic to keep myself cool, but today there was no wind, and the temperature was ridiculously high, so I decided to use ice magic to sprinkle some cold air on myself and stay in my room.

　And perhaps knowing that I was living such a comfortable life, Silvio brother and Elinora sister were barging into my room in their jinbei.

　Silvio's brother is reading a book with a slime cushion on his butt, and Elinora is occupying my bed to see if the slime cushion is bothering her.

　By the way, Brother Silvio's jimbei is dark blue and Sister Elinora's is black, for men.

　I don't know if it's joyful or sad, but Elinora's sister wears it wonderfully because she has little ups and downs in her body.

　No one around here is familiar with Kagura culture, and sister Elinora seems to believe it's for women. It's a matter that would definitely make me angry if I found out the truth, but I don't think that day will ever come. And I've kept my mouth shut to Tory and Lumumba.

'What?　Stare.

　Maybe it's because I was looking at it while thinking about it, but Elinora sister noticed my gaze and turned around.

　That jimbei is a man's. There's no way I can say anything about it.

''No ... no, the jimbei looks good on you.

Really?　Well, it's cooler and easier to move around in, so I like it too.

　When I muddled it up appropriately, Elinora sister said happily.

　I'm glad to see that she was pleased at least. Well, I knew that Elinora's sister would definitely like a comfortable, cool and easy-to-move jimbei because of her personality.

''Since the two of you are wearing jimbei, since it's a good time for you to be here, I'll change too.

　The two people in the room are wearing jimbei, and I'm the only one wearing normal clothes, which is uncomfortable in terms of space.

　Besides, on a hot day like today, jimbei seems to be more comfortable.

　I opened the closet and took out the gray jinbei on the hanger and a pair of pants from the drawer and changed into them.

　A man's change of clothes is something that can be done quickly. I changed into my jinbei with careful speed, trying to make it as unflattering as possible.

　Now what do I do?

　With Elinora's sister in bed, lying in bed was no longer an option.

　I'll just lie down on the carpet and read a book.

　It was predictable that Elinora sister would use my slime cushion. I always have a number of slime cushions in my room to prepare for this eventuality.

　Thanks to this, I have a good supply of slime cushions in my room.

　Even if there are more of them, they are easy to manage, since I can use whatever food is available. It's not so much of a hassle. Slime is perfect for pets because it's not violent and it doesn't take much effort.

　You can use ice magic to cool the slime cushion down a bit and make it as hard as you like, then use it as a pillow and lie down on your back.
Ruh.

　Then he pulls the Dragonslayer book he's about to read over with his psychic and has the page open in front of him and follows the text.

　It's a little dark because I'm looking at it on my back, but this way I don't have to support the book with my hands and my arms don't get tired. It's a great way to do it.

　He must have noticed me like that. Brother Silvio makes a slightly excited sound.

''Wow, that's great. The usual no magic?　Then your hands won't get tired.

Right?　I don't have to turn the pages or worry about dropping the book.

　You don't have to make any movements to turn the pages, so it doesn't interfere with your concentration. And it's a relief that the tragedy of dropping the book and hitting your face, which happens when you read on your back, doesn't happen.

''........As usual, Al is using his magic for weird things.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of it.

　It's a good thing that you're not a fan of reading books.

　It's a shame that reading a book quietly is such a fun thing to do.

''But it certainly sounds useful, but I also like the sensation of turning the pages...''

　While saying this, Brother Silvio gently caresses the book he is reading.

　From the point of view of Brother Silvio, who is a book lover to the core, the weight of a book, the smell of paper, the action of turning pages and the sound of paper rubbing against each other must be one of the pleasures of reading.

　Brother Silvio really likes books, doesn't he?

　For a while after that, me and Brother Silvio entered the world of our respective books, while Sister Elinora just lounged around.

　The sound of our breathing and the sound of pages turning in the room. The only sound in the room is the sound of Elinora's sister cowering while touching the slime, which is quiet.

'Hah, it feels so nice and cold.'

　I thought it was very quiet, but then I hear a slightly muffled voice from the door.

　.........This voice is Meena.

　Sister Elinora and Brother Silvio also noticed and looked at the door, but when they saw that there was no particular harm, they cut their gaze.

　However, there was a sound like a door creaking and we looked at the door again.

''After all, the cold air leaking out of Alfried-sama's room is great.

　Meena, you're sticking to the door to enjoy the cold air leaking out of my room.

　No wonder I thought the door was creaking a while ago. You're a cat.

'Something's bothering me,'

'Well, if you're quiet, I can put you in as a break. It's hot today.

　It's exceptionally hot today. Wearing a maid's outfit with long sleeves and a long skirt, the heat is doubled. No matter how bad a maid Meena is, it's okay to give her at least a little work.

　Besides, it's useless to get stuck in front of the door.

　I use an unmagical psychic while I'm lying down, move the doorknob and pull the door.

'Kyah!　The door--phew!

　Then Meena's stance collapsed, probably because she was leaning against the door, and she fell down from her face.

'It hurts!　It's terrible!　I hit him in the nose!

　Meena says with tears in her eyes, holding her nose.

'Oh, I'm sorry. Forgive me if I can cool off in my room.

'Really?　Then feel free to interrupt me!

　When I say that, Meena gets better, as if she's forgotten about hitting her nose.

　I feel like I've been thinking of using that as a shield to push my way into the room since I hit my nose.

'Ah, as expected of Alfried-sama's room. It's very cool with the cold air filling it.''

It's hotter than ever today, isn't it?

'It's not so hot!　It's hell out there compared to here!　And yet, Sarla and Mel are demons, making me go to the village to run errands and clean the garden!

　Meena breaks down in tears as she speaks up.

'What, but that means Meena--'

'Sister Elinora, you don't have to say that now.

　I stop Sister Elinora from saying anything tactless.

　We know. We know that the work assigned to Meena is not insidious harassment by Saara or Mel, but punishment for being behind schedule due to Meena's oversleeping.

　To begin with, hot weather doesn't mean you'll lose work. Even though it's hot, you're still hungry, and when you eat a meal, you run out of ingredients. As a result, someone has to go out and buy something.

　But this is a comfortable place to soothe the mind and body. There's no need to point that out to you.

'That's a lot of work, Meena. You've had a hard time, Meena. Now you can get a good night's rest in this cool room.

'Oh, Master Alfried's kind words are soothing!

　Yes, we don't need the pain of working here. This affirmation and labor is enough.

　Even though I know it's natural, there are times when I want to be praised.

　I've been through the corporate world and I know exactly how that feels.

"Here's a cold slime cushion for you to enjoy. Indulge yourself.

'Thank you. But I'd prefer something a little softer in my opinion!

　Oh, this brazen feeling is just the way Meena is.

　While thinking about this, I had no choice but to use fire magic to adjust the softness of the slime cushion and give it to her.

The only way to get the best out of it is to have the right amount of softness and elasticity.　Oh, and Alfried-sama, I hope you can make the indoor air a little cooler. I'm wearing a maid's uniform and it's hot.

　

　Looking at the bad maid lying on the carpet, I was convinced of that.