The opening ceremony of Maid Olympia began with the grand parade of participants. First came the general entrants like Luna—maids who weren't particularly famous in the industry. They marched in as a group, followed by the veterans who had placed well in previous tournaments.
"Chairman, Miyama-sama, Duchess! They're almost here... the Super Maids!"
As if answering Frau's excited declaration, the energy in the stadium surged. Naturally, we couldn't keep up with that level of enthusiasm; the sense of being left behind was staggering.
"And now, she’s here! The ardent seeker of the maid’s path who has elevated 'Heart'—one of the three pillars of Heart, Technique, and Body—to its absolute zenith! The Maidric Aura of Severity she radiates becomes a flame of passion that lights a fire in our souls! Entering now... the Head Maid of the Kingdom of Sinfonia... the Super Maid of Heart, Beatrice!"
Amidst thunderous cheers, Beatrice-sama entered the stadium with a dignified, leisurely pace. Her gait carried the unmistakable aura of a master. Considering she was one of only four Super Maids in the world, her popularity was immense.
"The Super Maid of Heart, Beatrice-sama... Her presence is truly overwhelming. Faced with her signature Maidric Aura of Severity, an unseasoned maid wouldn't even be able to stand before her; their spirit would break instantly."
"Right... That's impressive," Akane replied with a look of utter bewilderment. Immediately afterward, another great roar erupted from the crowd.
"Next to enter is... a figure of elegance and grace! Her skills, honed at the forefront of the Empire's long-standing aristocratic society, possess a beauty that charms all who behold them! The Head Maid of the Arclesia Empire... the Super Maid of Technique, Alexandra!"
The woman who walked in looked like a beautiful, refined noblewoman. If she were wearing a ballgown instead of a maid uniform, she could have passed for high royalty. Every step she took was perfectly poised.
"The Super Maid of Technique, Alexandra-sama... Rumor has it she is a former member of the Imperial family. Born a princess, she fell in love with the life of a maid and discarded her status to become one. Her skills are among the finest in the maid world, and she is known as the most beautiful of fighting maids."
"Wait, why does a maid's nickname have the word 'fighting' in it?"
I was truly glad Akane was here. She voiced every retort I wanted to make, which made my life a little easier. And if Heart and Technique were done, Body was next.
"Next to enter! There she is! Her overwhelming stamina is bottomless—does the concept of fatigue even exist for her?! The pride of the Hydra Kingdom, the Unsinkable Ship, is back in action today at Maid Olympia! The Head Maid of the Hydra Kingdom... the Super Maid of Body, Emily!"
The maid who entered stood nearly 190 centimeters tall. She wore a bright, friendly smile, giving the impression of a cheerful, energetic woman.
"The Super Maid of Body, Emily-sama... She possesses inexhaustible stamina like the never-setting sun. Challenging her to a war of attrition is a suicidal act. Her performance never flags, even at the very end."
"What do you mean, a war of attrition? This is a maid tournament!"
That meant the three pillars were accounted for. The last one would be...
"And the final entry—here she comes! She is the ideal maid, the model for all who follow the path! While faithful to the basics, every aspect of her service is refined to a high dimension; she may lack flashiness, but no one would dare doubt her strength! One of the World King's Subordinate Executives 'Seven Princesses' and the champion of the previous tournament! The Super Maid of Balance, Camellia!!"
The largest cheer yet shook the stadium. Camellia-san had claimed that no one would notice her if she walked through town, but she was clearly a legend in the maid world. Actually, she was wearing a maid uniform... Ein-san must have forced her into it. She looked like she had a slight sense of resignation in her eyes. And she was the previous winner?
"Kyaaa! Camellia-sama! Please give me your autograph!!"
"Hey, what happened to the commentary?! Are you just a groupie now?"
"M-My apologies. She is my idol... Ahem. Composing myself—the Super Maid of Balance, Camellia-sama... She is the pinnacle of the basics. With her textbook-perfect conduct, she is considered the ideal every maid should strive for. Also, her combat power is undoubtedly the highest among the participants!"
"Was the combat power part really necessary? I guess it is... for a maid in this world..."
I could tell Akane was getting exhausted. I understood the feeling. The entries alone were already so intense that the sheer weight of the crowd's energy was mentally draining. If it was like this from the start, I was genuinely worried about the rest of the day.
The Super Maid of Heart: Beatrice (Maid Power: 120,000) A highly capable maid who combined charisma, a fierce drive for self-improvement, and exceptional leadership skills. She possessed a soul that burned with passion. It was said that average maids could not even stand in her presence.
The Super Maid of Technique: Alexandra (Maid Power: 130,000) Her true name was Alexandra Rea Alcreasia, a genuine former member of the Imperial family. She discarded her royal status specifically to become a maid. Because she was a half-demon, she had served as the Head Maid of the Arclesia Empire for several centuries.
The Super Maid of Body: Emily (Maid Power: 110,000) Originally the daughter of a fisherman from the Hydra Kingdom, she was a bright and energetic woman. As a quarter-mermaid, her most remarkable trait was her stamina, earning her the nickname "The Unsinkable Ship."
The Super Maid of Balance: Camellia (Maid Power: 100,000) She was the standard for all Super Maids and was considered the model for the profession. Contrary to her usual lack of presence, she was a major star in the maid world. However, she was rarely recognized unless she was wearing her uniform. As was typical, Ein had provided her with the outfit, and being unable to refuse, she wore it every time.