Blessing Of Yuri Goddess-Chapter 401 - 109 - Silent Night In Tent

In the middle of a cold night, I was sitting inside the central command tent and accompanied by Madam Estelle.

I'm currently reviewing the report on the forest map route drawn by Lisa and her triplet elven nieces. According to Lisa's report, Earl Timoti's map is the most accurate map as the Forest Elf map ever had.

There are no border map errors, and the location is very accurate from the map belonging to the Forest Elf race.

"Madam Estelle, if you're getting reports of maps that are so similar to each other, can you spot any errors I might have missed?" I asked Madam Estelle, who was busy with her own affairs.

Two days had passed, and the preparations for entering the dense forest were in the final review stage.

Who knows what my mother was worried about?

She really wanted to evaluate all of Marquess Rommel's knights who were participating in this military expedition, before continues.

Madam Estelle, who was busy with her work, glanced at me and walk to my side to examine two nearly identical map reports. The one from Lisa and the one from Earl Timoti. Although they looked identical, I was certain there was something different, that I hadn't noticed.

"Is Lily-sama looking for something?" Madam Estelle asked as she stood beside me and looked at the map report that was spread out before her eyes.

A clean, freshly drawn map report by Lisa sits alongside a copy of Earl Timoti's map, covered in scribbles recording the location of new magical plants.

"I'm not looking for anything, I'm just trying to find something different from the map report I received. You know, from the perspective of humans and elves in seeing the same thing, there will definitely be something different from what they see," I said to point out, what I've been looking for all this time.

What I'm looking for now, was the differences in perspective between humans and elves when it comes to map-making. When two maps are so similar, like this, I'm looking for the differences that make them valuable.

Earl Timoti's map report, filled with records of the locations of new magical plants, would have a higher value in my eyes than any other similar map.

The layout of the map, the similar details—it's all not that important unless there's something different about them.

"So that's what Lily-sama meant. If I heard correctly, the Elf girl who drew this map report said that this map report was still unfinished, and Mio took it so that Lily-sama could see the progress of the map drawing that the Elf girl was doing."

That important information actually came too late, if I had known, I definitely wouldn't have worked so hard until late at night like this.

"No wonder I didn't find anything that had been discovered on the military expedition on the first day," I muttered as I leaned back in my chair and stared at the magic circle formation that was still actively mapping the area around me.

Thanks to the active magic circle formation, Lisa's map will be more accurate in its details, including the mysterious underground locations.

That's all I need from Lisa information as a Forest Elf who lives in an underground cave. A top-secret location that Marquess Rommel's family should know about.

If only the underground route were well-known, it would be an emergency route in case of a surprise attack on the Main Mansion or the central town territories.

At least, there still a lot room to run, escape, and save our civilians from surprise attacks.

It would be a long-term plan, to build an underground structure, and it's quite difficult to do. Without thorough preparation, the plan could fall apart while it's in progress.

"Speaking of the military expedition report on the first day, I think, the location of the underground cave will be a bit difficult to ensure its accuracy," said Madam Estelle while looking at my magic circle formation, which had been active since the military expedition began.

"However, if we use the exact plan... like your secret military unit that I am not familiar with. Perhaps the exact location of underground route can be predicted on the new map that the Elf girl is working on," Madam Estelle continued while staring at the small dots scattered throughout the vast, deepest part of the forest.

The small dots Madam Estelle was looking at were a herd of stealth slimes scattered and playing in the dense forest. They were bored at the moment and were exploring independently to get to know the dense forest, that I wanted to explore.

I don't forbid them from doing such things and give them the freedom to play around, when they're not working. I'm not always strict in ordering those stealth slime, who get bored easily when they have nothing to do.

Aiko and Sirius also wanted to play with me, but I, who was busy, refused their requests.

As a reward for their hard work in finding the location of the new magic plant in this dense forest, I also gave them a gift in the form of a free day to play, while I was busy to prepare this military expedition objective, to found the location of the Dark Elves lived.

"Don't worry about it, they're just playing around in the forest."

"Playing around in the forest?"

Madam Estelle, who had just joined as my military aide, was probably confused by my answer, she tilted her head to understand every word I said.

"Yes, they are feeling bored because this military expedition has stopped with a messy schedule. For the time being, I am giving them a break so as not to burden them with boredom."

"H-Huuhh... I can understand the part about the break time being a reward for their hard work, though. But, is it really okay to let them move freely in the dense forest in a situation like this? Calling them back... wouldn't be a hassle, right?"

I can understand Madam Estelle's confusion and thoughts regarding this matter.

Since Madam Estelle was unfamiliar with the Stealth Slime herd that was still connected to through the Soul Tame network, it was only natural that Madam Estelle would consider them troublesome to calling them back.

"It's not too much trouble, I can call them anytime to come."

"A-Aaahh... if it can be done by Lily-sama so easily. Then, I don't really mind this hassle."

"Just for your information, they are the ones who helped Alyssa and Alice find something in the dense forest. Without their ability to move quickly and flexibly in forest, the information about location of new magical plants and monster nests was successfully obtained, in easy ways."

"O-Oohhh... I really want to meet this secret military unit if their performance is this good."

"If you want to see the results of their good work, you can go to Mio, who is currently taking care of two pairs of wild monsters that were successfully tamed by one of the talented members... of this secret military unit," I said while playing with my tone to keep the Stealth Slime herd a secret from Madam Estelle a little longer.

Not that I still suspect Madam Estelle as my enemies after swearing loyalty...

But, because it was fun to play with Madam Estelle's curiosity...

Especially when seeing her face, which is always serious...

"A pair of tamed monsters?" Madam Estelle said, tilting her head.

"Yes, a pair of monsters that were tamed and are being taken care of by Mio. Their eggs taste delicious. I've tried eating them."

"H-Huuhhh?!! L-Lily-sama ate eggs that came from wild monsters?"

"Oh, they were originally wild animals that lived in dense forests. Due to being exposed to an environment filled with wild monsters and magic, they mutated into wild monsters too. They are still forest chicken in my eyes though..." I said while staring at the ceiling of the central command tent that was shaking in the night wind.

While my twin sisters were fast asleep with our mother, I was still working hard late into the night to understand the map that was still in progress.

What kind of bad luck is befalling me?

Srruukkk...

As I stared up at the ceiling of the central command tent, I could hear Madam Estelle pull up a chair next to me and sit down. She moved her chair closer so she could sit close to me.

"Is Lily-sama tired and wants to sleep?" Madam Estelle asked in a gentle tone, her hand combing my hair and stroking my forehead with the touch of her cool fingers.

"Yes, I want to sleep. Can you help me fall asleep?"

"I'm ready to help Lily-sama fall asleep at any time... Ah! D-Does that mean... Lily-sama wants to cuddle with me on the bed until falls asleep?"

"Hmm... That was a good idea, Madam Estelle."

I immediately stood up from my chair and headed for the small bed inside the central command tent. It was the same bed I had used countless times since the military expedition began.

My body immediately lay down on the bed and loosened the buttons of my military uniform to sleep soundly without feeling suffocated by the tight military uniform.

Pllliippp..

Pllliippp...

After loosening the buttons of my military uniform, I glanced at Madam Estelle, who was hesitating whether to join me on the bed or not.

Madam Estelle still felt awkward doing something as intimate and embarrassing as this, even though she had already performed the Linked Ritual with me.

While waiting for Madam Estelle to work up the courage to climb onto the bed, I closed my eyes and sighed softly after a busy day.

The military expedition aimed at seeking alliances in the dense forests bordering Marquess Rommel's territory was extremely tiring.

I don't want to complain about this, but it's really tiring.

The muscles in my body were also screaming and asking me to fall asleep immediately.

This pile up fatigue made me close my eyes, feeling every breath that escaped my lips. A calming breath after a hard and busy day.

This makes me wonder, did other noble girls experience the same thing?

I'm sure Princess Anastasia is used to this kind of busyness as a Princess who works from the shadows.

As for Hana, I can confirm that the Goddess Aurora is being bothered by Hana. In fact, the Goddess Aurora is the one who is exhausted and busy fulfilling Hana's requests.

"Uuuhhh... I feel guilty after thinking about that," I grumbled in a weak tone.

Slluusshh...

Sllusshhh...

Just as I was thinking about something troublesome, I heard Madam Estelle taking off her military uniform, revealing the underwear I had given her.

"L-Lily-sama..."

"I know that I will be a bother to Lily-sama in the next time..."

"I-I am still not used to this..."

"P-Please... give me a lot love me as you do with other women," Madam Estelle pleaded with a pink blush on her face.