“Is she just asleep? Or in a coma?” Lucy asked.

“I don’t know. Unfortunately, healing is not a speciality of mine. Maybe we need to find a priest, if she does not wake up.” Healing was mostly the domain of the gods. So far I had stayed away from any religion. I had no idea how my presence in this world was even possible. My theory was that something more powerful than the local gods handled reincarnation. Would the deities of this world hate my presence? At least they did not act so far.

“We can also see if the adventurers guild has a healer. Assuming she is still sleeping tomorrow.” Lucy suggested.

“Great idea.” I paused, thinking for a moment. “You know, maybe we should not use your full name in public Lilastheria. You were bound by Beira and the inquisition in the past. I really should have thought about this sooner.” I looked in the direction of the midnight fangs. They had retreated once we focused on Minerva and I could still see them walking away.

“Should I dispose of any witnesses?” Shani asked.

“No. I don’t think they will talk about anything they heard tonight. But if we are at the guild tomorrow we could remind them.”

“Maybe I can remind them now? Pleeeeeease?” Shani tried a puppy face. Not literally, I should add. Could she morph her face into a puppy as an elemental? No idea. Anyway, her pleading look almost worked. But there was still some madness left in her eyes.

“Well, as long as she does not hurt them…” Lucy said.

I sighed. “Ok, but don’t scare them too badly.”

“Yes!” And Shani was off.

“What name shall I use, my ladies?” Lilastheria inquired.

“What would you like?” I asked.

“Maybe Lily!” Lucy suggested. “It’s nice and fits with your original name.”

Lilastheria gave it some thought. “I like your idea, my lady. Today I stopped serving hell, I am now a knight of the fey! It is only fitting that I change my name as well.”

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She kneeled before us. “From this day forth I shall be Lily, your maid and knight!”

I just wanted to hide her real name. But it looked like she saw this as a big deal. She also looked really happy. I smiled.

“Wonderful. Now rise Lily, it’s time for us to go back to the hotel. I think we are done for today.”

“A moment, my lady. You have gifted me a beautiful weapon earlier. What is its name?”

I looked at her and scratched my head. “Uh…” I am sure that naginata had a name in the game. But I could not remember it. And there was no way for me to look it up. Thinking about it, my personal weapon did not have a name either. Neither did Lucy’s spear. Of course our weapons were mostly functional and not flashy. Should I name my sword? I was getting distracted.

“It does not have a name… feel free to give it one.” I finally said.

Lily looked thoughtful. She examined her naginata, gently tracing it with her fingers.

Shani suddenly appeared. “Uh, something with blood! Or something sinister! Maybe… bloody slaughterer? Hm…”

“This fine blade should not have such a crude name.” Lily answered, still examining the weapon.

“So how did it go Shani?” I asked.

“Two soiled their pants, it was a great success!”

I briefly considered a follow up question but decided against it. This was more than enough information. I did not hear any screaming and I saw that all of the midnight fangs were still alive, although they were moving away a lot faster now.

“I shall call you Storm’s Blossom.”

“A fine name.” I said approvingly.

“Not bloody enough…” Shani mumbled.

“Well then, it’s time to go back to the hotel.” I suggested.

“I am surprised you did not suggest a restaurant.” Lucy said.

“Well… getting some food there was sort of implied…”

“Do not worry, my ladies. I shall organise a feast and have it brought to your quarters. What cuisine would you like?”

I perked up when I heard that. Getting a maid was such a great idea!

“Hm. How about curry?” I suggested.

“Sure.” Lucy agreed.

“What about you Shani? There is still some time left until the summoning spell runs out. Do you want to join us, or return home?” I asked.

“Hm… I think I will pass on the food. Maybe some other time. I have to tell the other elemental lords how I helped create a knight! Call me if there is slaughter to be done!”

I nodded and dismissed her. She waved goodbye as she disappeared into her home dimension. After that we were on our way. Lily was carrying the sleeping Minerva.

The sun was going down as we arrived at our accommodation. We met Loriel at the entrance, the timing made me assume someone alerted her of our return. She looked tired.

“Did anything interesting happen today?” I asked.

“Interesting? You mean, like a sudden storm over the park? Accompanied by a burst of power?” Loriel asked while staring at me.

“Oh that, meet our maid, Lily. That storm was just a knighting ceremony. Ah, we killed some assassins, by the way. We will look into it further tomorrow. Oh, and this lady here was mind controlled, I broke it and now she is sleeping. We might have to look into finding a healer if she does not wake up naturally.”

“It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance.” Lily said and inclined her head. She was still carrying Minerva.

Loriel just stared, lost for words.