Late at night, I returned to my home in disappointment as I couldn't raise enough funds for the military expenses. Sighing, I couldn't help but feel a deep pain in my heart, thinking about the fluffy tails and long ears of the bunny girls.

Damn it, now I can't even come up with the excuse of raising military funds. How am I going to gather enough money to have fun with the bunny girls in the future!

Sigh! I couldn't help but let out another sigh. Who could understand the pain of losing seventy percent of the meaning in life?

As I knelt on the cold floor, Eldew, one of the two maids serving as the city lord, stood in front of me, incessantly talking. According to the research of the scholar Fagus, who studied maids, there is a phenomenon called maids...

"Master, why are you laughing there so obscenely?"

"Hey, I haven't even started thinking yet."

Muttering discontentedly, I looked up at Eldew. Immediately, a feeling of joy filled my heart.

As usual, Eldew was indeed suited to wear a maid outfit. The white maid headband, with blonde hair divided by a yellow kimpie ratio, a white blouse and a black lace skirt that fit her slender figure perfectly, and black knee-high socks and delicate shoes that enhanced her overall appearance.

Eldew was truly born to wear a maid outfit. I'm sure even if she came out wearing this set directly when she was born, her parents wouldn't find it strange at all.

As members of the magical race, we generally walk upright, but our appearance can be generally divided into two types. One type closely resembles our true forms, like Kemp, Olik, and Bibifi. It's obvious that they are members of the magical race. The other type is like me and Eldew, who at first glance appear to be ordinary humans, but have some strange features that differentiate us from humans.

Like the thing on my back or the fins on Eldew's ears, they are like decorations.

Yes, Eldew, with her blue hair and blue eyes, is from the mermaid tribe.

"So, how did the fundraising for the military expenses go? Did you manage to gather enough to summon the skeleton soldiers at least? I've been urging you to start preparing for it three days ago, and you waited until the fire was about to reach your scalp."

Eldew continued to accuse me incessantly.

Well, there's nothing wrong with Eldew in any way, except that she's too greedy. But considering how well she suits the maid outfit, those small flaws can be ignored.

"Well, I managed to gather some."

After I finished speaking, I noticed that Eldew's previously cold expression softened slightly, and her eyes, which had been disdainful, brightened a bit.

"Interesting, more than twenty times and those fools in the city still support you. So, how much did you manage to raise?"

Eldew said excitedly.

"Two Mbi."

I reported honestly.

"..."

Suddenly, Eldew's expression returned to its previous coldness.

This woman is so realistic!

"Well, it's not my fault either. I had a tough day today."

I said bitterly, briefly recounting my experiences of the day to Eldew.

After listening, Eldew showed a helpless expression and then looked at me with pity.

"So, you, as one of the Four Heavenly Kings and the lord of this city, raised military expenses for a day and only obtained two Mbi from someone's charity? And why is a werewolf serving as a priest in the church?"

Eldew said, rubbing her forehead as if she had a headache.

I don't know if she's not feeling well, but it's really worrying. It's already autumn, and the maid outfit with a short skirt is still a bit thin.

"Well, what about those two Mbi? Hand them over. Since it's money, it should play some role in the war.""Ah, as for money, I've already spent it at the bar."

"That's impossible, even the cheapest cocktail at the bar costs five Mbi!"

"I bought one-third of a glass."

Although I did the math at the time and measured it with a ruler, I felt like I was being a bit cheated. But my generous heart doesn't care about such trivial matters.

"It's surprising the bartender actually sold it to you..."

Eldew said and then covered her face.

Is it because she's feeling a bit unwell?

"What about BBF's tail? Since a lizard's tail can be used as material for a high-level summoning circle, a gecko's tail should also have some value, right?"

Eldew continued to ask.

Truly a a money-loving woman, not even letting go of such a small detail.

"Ah, as for that tail, I've already grilled and eaten it."

"Huh?"

"Well, that tail didn't taste good, so I took a bite and threw it away! Burp..."

Seeing Eldew's excited expression, I concluded that she must be craving it and wants to share it with me. If she knew that I had already eaten it all, she would definitely get angry, so I had to tell some kind lies to cover it up.

Damn it, if it weren't for my darn digestive system making me burp, Eldew wouldn't have found the flaw.

"Don't worry, Master. I won't compete with you for grilled gecko tail..."

Eldew's tone sounded a bit weak, it seems her physical condition really needs to be checked.

"It's alright, if you really want to eat it, I'll get another tail for you in three days."

Hearing her disappointed voice, I comforted her with some reluctance.

"No, I really won't compete with you."

"It's okay if you want to keep up appearances. Eating wild grass bread and stuff like that every day, it's understandable to occasionally want to eat some meat."

Although it's hard to say, the finances of the Lord's family have always been a problem.

"Meruvie and I have been eating normally. Like today, in the morning it was bread, for lunch it was cream soup, and for dinner it was beef stew."

Eldew calmly revealed something amazing.

"Huh? But I haven't paid you salaries for three months, right?"

"I have my secret savings."

With her hands on her hips, Eldew proudly declared.

So that's how it is. I've been worried that this terrible environment might have an impact on the growth of the girls.

But since they have been having a normal diet all along, my worries are unnecessary.

I nodded with relief.

"Huh? Wait a minute! Why don't you invite me when you have meals?"

Suddenly, I noticed the blind spot behind this matter.

And in response to my question, Eldew turned her head and whistled.