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Shopping District, Clothing Store.
Shiina Kasha was busy picking out clothes, with Ai Hayasaka by her side offering her opinions.
Although they had just received some shocking news, it was far too distant to concern them now. Right now, buying new clothes took priority.
"Lord Roy, do you have enough money for all this?"
While Shiina Kasha went to try on clothes, Ai Hayasaka approached Roy and asked quietly.
"I still have a little saved up, just a bit though."
Roy's expression turned slightly awkward as he said this.
"After all, I've got two money-eating monsters at home. Every time they come back, they raid my savings without a second thought. And that's money I've painstakingly saved up working for the city!"
Roy's face was one of deep pain.
However, Ai Hayasaka, with her wealth, couldn't quite sympathize with his financial struggles.
"You mean… your sisters?"
Ai Hayasaka had heard about the Aozaki family from Rin Tohsaka. That pair of sisters constantly wandered abroad, leaving Roy all alone at home. What irresponsible siblings, she thought.
"Huh? I'm not part of the Aozaki family."
Roy's expression froze for a second before he smiled at Ai.
"Did I not tell you? I've just been living with them for the past three years. The savings they took, well… let's just call it rent, protection fees, and tuition. I don't really mind."
Wait, he's not part of the Aozaki family?
So, his full name isn't Aozaki Roy? He's just… Roy?
Ai Hayasaka suddenly remembered Rin Tohsaka's warning to never touch upon Roy's past.
"I need to buy some daily essentials as well."
With that, she hurried off to another store.
The two girls didn't want to keep Roy waiting long. They quickly picked out a few outfits, bought some daily necessities, and returned to where he was.
"Lord Roy, what are you looking at?"
As soon as they got back, they saw Roy staring at a mannequin in a shop window. The mannequin was dressed in a very revealing outfit. The deep blue base color was eye-catching, with an exposed chest, a nearly bare back, a flowing short skirt with lace trims, paired with a matching headband, black stockings, and leg garters.
"I'll take two of these—no, make that four!"
Roy strode up to the shop assistant, his voice booming.
Shiina Kasha & Ai Hayasaka: "(,,#Д)"
"...Lord Roy, are you sure you want to buy this?"
"Just to be clear, who are these for?" Ai cautiously asked.
"Of course, for you two!"
Roy beamed as he walked over to them with a satisfied grin.
"Don't you think they'll look perfect on you?"
"I'm sorry, but I'm not that shameless!"
"If I may speak bluntly, I've never worn such a revealing maid outfit before."
"No worries, you'll get used to it!" Roy laughed heartily.
His tone left no room for debate, making it clear that this decision was final.
"Do you even have enough savings for this?" Ai Hayasaka made one last desperate attempt.
"Even if I don't, I can buy it on credit. Magicians have that kind of privilege!"
Roy's voice was firm, his resolve unshakable.
Not the place to flaunt that privilege!
Both girls thought in unison, exasperated.
After the clothes were packed up, the three of them began their journey home.
"By the way, what are homunculi like in the world of magic?" Shiina Kasha suddenly brought up an intriguing topic as they walked.
"Nothing too special," Roy replied casually. "Their bodies are designed just like humans, but mentally, they're blank slates. Their personalities are shaped by the magicians who create them. However, a rare few are born with exceptional emotions, almost like normal humans, so you can't make a blanket statement."
"And how are homunculi treated?"
"Terribly. To magicians, they're just tools, disposable commodities. They can be created and discarded at will, and no one cares about their feelings. They're treated like machines."
"Even though magicians are short on manpower, homunculi still have no rights?"
"None whatsoever. But they are reliable in combat, precisely because they're easily replaceable. That's why the Magic Association will grant some sentient homunculi a rank, but no matter how powerful they are, they'll always be stuck at the lowest rank. No exceptions."
"I see."
"Why the sudden interest?"
"Well, it's for writing reference. I'm an author, after all."
Shiina Kasha thought for a moment and gave a frank answer.
She had been abruptly transported to this world.
What if she suddenly gets sent back one day?
Roy glanced at her without saying a word and kept walking.
Ai Hayasaka also shot her a look but remained silent.
Shiina Kasha wasn't very good at hiding her thoughts—or rather, compared to these two, she was an open book. They'd already figured out what was on her mind, and because of that, they didn't feel the need to comment further.
After all, she was just a girl in her teens, not yet the elite that Ai Hayasaka was.
Shiina Kasha needed a dream to lean on, something to give her strength.
Back at the Aozaki residence.
Once they arrived home, Roy assigned Ai Hayasaka a guest room to stay in.
"Remember to change into your new outfits!"
With a look of sheer helplessness, the two girls walked into their rooms.
"What do we do? Do we really have to wear this?"
"I don't mind." Ai Hayasaka, ever the dutiful maid, changed into her new outfit with practiced efficiency.
Shiina Kasha, left with no choice, reluctantly picked up the skimpy maid outfit.
After getting dressed, the two stepped out of their rooms.
Roy, who had been eagerly waiting in the living room, brightened at the sound of their footsteps. But when he saw them, his expression fell into utter disappointment.
"What… is this?"
"It's chilly, Lord Roy. I'm sure you'll understand," Shiina Kasha said with a smile as she spun around, proudly showing off her look in the maid outfit.
It was indeed the open-back maid outfit Roy had bought, but he hadn't expected her to layer it over an inner garment, covering herself completely.
What a buzzkill!
Ai Hayasaka was similarly dressed, though she remained silent, letting Shiina test the waters.
"Sigh, never mind."
Roy shook his head, clearly deflated.
"I was actually planning to check if you had any talent for magic as a little reward for modeling those outfits."
The room fell into an immediate silence.
Without a word, Ai Hayasaka turned on her heel and headed back to the bedroom.
Shiina Kasha muttered a traitor under her breath and quickly followed.
Roy smiled, satisfied.
When the two re-emerged from the room, Roy felt like his entire world had shifted.
The inner garments were gone, leaving only the maid outfits. Despite the similar designs, Shiina Kasha and Ai Hayasaka exuded completely different styles.
Shiina Kasha's fuller figure accentuated the curves of the maid outfit, with the edges hugging her body and sinking into her soft, pale skin. The low-cut design showed off her assets, the deep cleavage almost begging to draw people in. Her legs, encased in black stockings, contrasted starkly against her snowy white skin, creating a dazzling "absolute territory" between her skirt and stockings.
She looked flustered, her face tinged with pink, her eyes darting away shyly, giving off a distinct "I'm not wearing this for you!" tsundere vibe.
Ai Hayasaka, on the other hand, had a slender frame, giving her a delicate, almost fragile appearance. Her waist was so slim it seemed like it could be easily grasped, drawing a natural urge to touch. Perhaps to differentiate herself from Shiina, she wore pure, spotless white stockings that made you want to ruin their pristine appearance.
To further shift the mood, Ai Hayasaka had let her golden hair flow freely, her bangs pinned back with a floral clip, her blue eyes gleaming with an innocent, youthful look that hinted at a subtle cunning.
One maid with black hair and stockings, full of curves and a tsundere attitude, the other with blonde hair and white stockings, soft and scheming.
Ah, I can die happy now!
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