Chapter 91

The Fastest family has a hierarchy.

At the top is Second. Next are Sylvia, Eco, and Yuka.

This much is an absolute, unchanging hierarchy.

Below them... that is, the servants' hierarchy. There was fierce competition here.

Those at the top of the hierarchy are the "Fourteen," the initial members, also known as the Zeroth Generation.

This includes the "Ten Elite" maid team and the "Four Heavenly Kings" of the four men, totaling fourteen people.

Below them are the First Generation, a large number of servants who entered as subordinates directly under the Fourteen.

Further down are the Second Generation, and it is rumored that the Third Generation will soon be joining.

Now.

How do they determine this hierarchy?

It is through the "Hierarchy Battles."

Only those who wish to participate can join, and they are held regularly.

At first, they fought "secretly" and vaguely decided the hierarchy.

However, one day, Yuka found out.

Everyone thought they would be scolded, but surprisingly, Yuka proposed the Hierarchy Battles.

The system is such that the 1st fights the 2nd, the 3rd fights the 4th, and so on, with the rankings being updated accordingly. In each event, there are always two matches, giving everyone an equal chance to challenge and defend. This means that after the 2nd and 3rd, and the 4th and 5th have fought, the 1st and 2nd, and the 3rd and 4th will also fight. The servants call these the Even-Headed Battles and the Odd-Headed Battles to distinguish them.

Especially, the Odd-Headed Battles are intense. There's a possibility for the 1st position to change. Also, it's not uncommon for someone to win two consecutive matches. There's no way it wouldn't be exciting.

"This time, it's probably going to be chaotic..."

And, the time for the Hierarchy Battles has come again.

This is the first Hierarchy Battle after the political struggle ended. Due to it being the first in a long time, as Cübele predicted, it's likely to be very chaotic.

This is because the head chef Sobara is temporarily away for treatment of her Carameira addiction, leaving the 3rd position vacant.

2nd Position: Butler Cübele

4th Position: Head Gardener Lily

5th Position: Ten Elite El

6th Position: Ten Elite Cosmos

7th Position: Ten Elite Shampagne

These are the ones most involved. And the 1st position... Ten Elite Eve.

The top three positions have been unchanged until now, but they are about to shift.

Naturally, everyone aims higher. Especially Lily, who is particularly motivated. The 2nd position, which she couldn't challenge due to Sobara, is now within reach.

"Lily and below will move up one position and start with the Even-Headed Battles. Eve will, as usual, observe."

Under Yuka's supervision, the Hierarchy Battles begin.

The Even-Headed Battles, the most anticipated matches are, of course, Cübele vs. Lily and El vs. Cosmos. These are the battles to determine the 1st position challenger and the one to fill the vacant 3rd position. The combatants' fighting spirit is burning.

"It's been a while since we fought, Cübele."

"How many months has it been... I'm looking forward to it, Lily."

"I'm thrilled too. I'm all fired up...!"

The giant and the butler face each other. Both have a calm expression, but they can't hide the "heat" they're emitting.

The servants who are not participating in the Hierarchy Battles watch with sparkling eyes. Perhaps they are dreaming of being like them someday, or maybe they simply enjoy the high-level battles. Most likely, it's a bit of both.

"I'm going to show you how strong an 'Onna' can be."

"I will teach you the spirit of a righteous thief."

Both use the skill [Martial Arts]. Therefore, the audience predicted that it would be a battle of technique versus strength. The difference in their physiques led to this prediction.

But in reality—

"Good punch!"

"Same to you, Cübele!"

With a loud thud, the two's [Silver General Martial Arts] clash head-on.

Both are characterized by "strength." Cübele, who rose to the position of underboss in the Righteous Thieves R6 with a single punch, and Lily, who makes full use of her large frame. It's a clash of power against power.

"Hehe. Do you know why an Onna is strong?"

"Excuse me, I am but a simple and ignorant person."

"It's because we possess both male strength and female delicacy. The combination of these two opposing traits makes us strong!"

In an instant, Lily closes the distance and leaps into the air.

At first glance, it seems like a reckless move full of openings. However, Cübele was momentarily taken aback by this unexpected action. What Sobara would dismiss with a laugh as "stupid" was highly effective against the overly serious Cübele. She began to wonder if there was some meaning behind the leap.

"Ugh...!"

Lily's [Silver General Martial Arts] comes down from above, aiming to crush Cübele. Combined with her massive frame, it exerts an overwhelming pressure.

"You actually took it head-on, Cübele."

"...I am honored by your praise. Now, it's my turn."

Cübele doesn't dodge but deliberately takes the hit head-on. To win a power struggle, you must be the one to go first. That's what she calls "the spirit of a righteous thief."

And she endures.

At this point, Lily realizes she has lost.

Her punch was taken head-on. She couldn't dodge alone. Even if she knew she would lose, she knew it was a matter of etiquette to take the hit head-on.

"Here I come!"

"I'm ready."

Cübele's [Silver General Martial Arts] lifts Lily a few centimeters off the ground. Lily takes three steps back and falls on her back.

The match is over—no change in the hierarchy.

"Well... it's you this time, huh?"

"Hey, nice to see you. El."

Facing each other are two members of the all-purpose maid team, the "Ten Elite": El and Cosmos.

El is the older sister of the well-known red-haired, busty sister duo and the captain of the feared "Fighting El Squad."

On the other hand, the maid named Cosmos... is somewhat "disliked" in various places. It's not that she is hated, but she doesn't have a good reputation.

"El, your thighs are dazzling today. I'd love to smell them."

"You're as crazy as ever..."

This is because—she is a pervert.

All she talks about is dirty jokes. She is a walking obscenity.

Her hobby is drawing. She has an artistic sense, and it's not an exaggeration to say that most of the mansion's interior design is decided by her extraordinary talent. Her drawing skills are also genius-level, and it's said that some of her paintings are displayed in the hallways.

However, the content of her work is quite perverted. She abstractly expresses explicit content in her paintings and publicly displays them, secretly getting excited. She often gives detailed explanations to her subordinate maids about her paintings, such as "This is a caterpillar drinking the nectar of a flower, which represents a woman's and a man's... you know."

Therefore, the maids who know about Cosmos's perverted nature "kind of dislike" her.

"Alright, let's do this."

"Please, I'm ready."

"..."

Even El, who is tough and doesn't care about petty things, is often taken aback by her words and actions.

Despite this, she looks like a proper, long-haired beauty, the epitome of purity. And...

"Oh!"

She is indeed strong.

She easily dodges El's sharp [Infantry Martial Arts].

Of course, she wouldn't be in the 6th position if she couldn't.

She takes out her weapon, a staff, and assumes a relaxed stance.

"You're surprisingly good for a pervert."

"Such praise makes me want to change my underwear."

"Damn, stop being so cocky."

"Ah!!"

"What is it?"

"It's fine. I wasn't wearing any today."

"...Are you teasing me?!"

"No way!"

Cosmos dramatically twists her body, pretending to avoid El's punch and falls over.

Her long skirt flutters, revealing her undergarments. The angle is calculated to be visible only to El.

"Are you serious?!"

"Smooth, right? Hehe, maybe I should wear a mini-skirt like El."

"Absolutely not! I'll tell Yuka-sama."

"Ah! Please don't!"

Cosmos shudders and glances at Yuka, who is watching Cübele and Lily's match from a distance.

Even a pervert fears the demon maid chief.

El doesn't miss this moment of distraction.

"Right there!"

She closes the distance in a large step and immediately activates [Lance Martial Arts].

[Lance Martial Arts] is a kicking technique. In other words... a high kick.

"Such a feast for the eyes..."

Cosmos falls down with a satisfied expression. It all happened in an instant.

The match is over—no change in the hierarchy.

The Even-Headed Battles end.

On the same afternoon, the Odd-Headed Battles begin.

"Hello, fake lady, how are you?"

"Oh ho ho! Good afternoon, exhibitionist. The weather is nice, isn't it?"

6th Position: Cosmos

7th Position: Shampagne

The two are like cats and dogs.

Cosmos, unlike during the Even-Headed Battles, has a serious expression. Her determination not to lose is evident.

On the other hand, Shampagne, one of the Ten Elite, looks down at Cosmos with a graceful expression.

Her fluffy blonde hair is elegantly waved, her height is decent, her chest is decently large, and her eyes are slanted with a haughty look. She looks like a lady from any angle.

Upon closer inspection, her maid uniform has been customized with glittery decorations.

She never cuts corners on fashion and grooming. She spends over an hour every morning styling her hair, her makeup is very meticulous, and she changes her uniform decorations daily. Her posture is elegant, her actions are flawless, and her speech is always ladylike, with a laugh that sounds like "Oh ho ho ho!"

Yes, she aspired to be a lady. Why she aspired to be one is unknown to any of the maids. However, everyone knows that Shampagne, despite being a maid, strives to be a lady every day.

That's why. Cosmos dislikes Shampagne, and Shampagne dislikes Cosmos.

This is not a "6th vs. 7th" battle—it's a "vulgar vs. elegant" battle.

"Would you please take out your staff?"

"Shampagne, why don't you take out something long, black, and hard?"

"...Have I not told you to stop calling me that?"

"Come on, Shampagne. Your chest looks soft too."

"Ugh! I won't tolerate this today! Stand still, Cosmos! I'll cleanse you!"

Cosmos takes out her staff for [Staff Martial Arts], and Shampagne takes out a wooden sword for [Sword Martial Arts].

They glare at each other and, as if in unison, step forward at the same time.

"Ah, as usual, your perverted staff techniques, isn't it?"

"Shampagne, you're good with swords. Are you good in bed too?"

"Shut up!"

"Want to be penetrated?"

"~! Ugh!"

Cosmos, with her persistent sexual harassment and flexible [Staff Martial Arts], toys with Shampagne. Their battles always start like this.

However, Shampagne is not to be underestimated. She defended her 6th position from the 7th, the head stable boy, Just, in the Even-Headed Battles. Her skills are undoubtedly genuine.

"Enough of this nonsense!"

"Whoa, whoa."

Shampagne thrusts her [Knight Sword Martial Arts] at Cosmos's solar plexus. Cosmos narrowly dodges by twisting her body. The wooden sword grazes her side.

"Ouch."

"Oh ho ho ho! Like a butterfly dancing and a bee stinging. I learned from Lily."

"...You like to thrust, don't you, Shampagne?"

"Yes. I use a rapier in my daily life. Oh ho ho!"

"Then, you must like being penetrated too!"

"---!"

While pretending to be in pain, Cosmos suddenly activates [Lance Staff Martial Arts: Thrust]. A quick, piercing attack with a penetration effect—Cosmos's favorite skill.

Shampagne, who was laughing confidently, thinking she had won, is hit directly by Cosmos's [Lance Staff Martial Arts: Thrust] and faints, rolling her eyes.

...This was the usual pattern.

"You think the same trick will work every time? Big mistake!"

Clearly, she had prepared a countermeasure.

Shampagne dodges with a flip and immediately activates [Infantry Sword Martial Arts], swinging her wooden sword at Cosmos's back of the head.

...Perhaps it was a grudge from years of harassment. In an instant, all the sexual harassment she had endured from Cosmos flashes through her mind, and she puts more force into the wooden sword than necessary.

"Oh ho!?"

Cosmos faints with a face that she wouldn't want anyone to see. The image of the clear, long-haired beauty is now gone.

"Yay! I did it! I did it! I won~!"

The match is over—the hierarchy changes.

Shampagne moves up to 6th position.

Thank you for reading.

The next chapter is also a side story.