The Grand Duke still boasting the unchanging cold.
Lani, with a worried look, looked at me.
“Alice. Do you have any worries?”
I’ve felt it since before, Lani had a sharp eye.
Even when I stayed up all night as the lady’s guard, she was the only one who recognized my fatigue.
“Well.. I do tend to think a lot.”
I thought about what the lady’s personal tutor had done.
When I recalled those absurd actions, I could understand how people usually treated the lady.
Of course, it was slightly different from what I expected. The lady did take a step forward.
But literally, it’s just one step forward.
The fundamental problem probably won’t change yet.
“Come to think of it, it’s been difficult to have lunch together these days, Alice.”
“Haha… I’ve been a bit busy as the lady’s exclusive maid.”
Lani looked at me with a puzzled face.
It was as she said.
When I was a common maid, I used to have meals with her every day.
But now, we only share a meal once a week.
There are many reasons, but the decisive reason is actually the lady.
[..Having lunch with that senior again?]
The disdainful lady’s eyes came to mind.
Even though she was lovely, there were times when she became cold to me.
Especially when she mentioned having lunch with Lani.
‘Well, she’s definitely improved a lot compared to before.’
Compared to our first meeting, it’s nothing now.
I wondered if we could get even closer.
Following the lady’s personal schedule, it’s been a week already.
I could easily adapt to the quite repetitive schedule.
I haven’t heard from the woman who became the lady’s personal tutor since then.
The new person appointed as a new tutor was quite nice.
She actively followed the lady’s opinions and never treated her rudely.
Thanks to that, I could watch over the lady’s morning routine with a very peaceful mind.
The afternoon routine was much simpler than the morning.
Training. That was all.
The lady wielded her sword tirelessly in her exclusive training ground.
Just non-stop.
It was clear that the lady had remarkable stamina.
But it wasn’t just training.
I heard that she sparred with a Valaxar knight once a week and had a duel with the commander once a month.
Fortunately, the knights didn’t treat the lady recklessly.
But they were never overly friendly either, especially when I remembered that damn tutor.
Just the day before yesterday, the lady had a duel with one of the knights.
Surprisingly, the lady won decisively.
I was puzzled how a child not even 10 years old could defeat a knight, but it’s a fantasy world, so I let it go.
Actually, if you think about it, I’m not an exception either.
Just at the age of fifteen, I was able to surpass the knight commander.
I glanced at my hand for a moment.
A small, delicate, white palm.
It was now my body that had completely adapted.
I felt it from the beginning…
Alice. She didn’t seem like an ordinary girl.
In the initial stats, her speed and hand skills were B.
It was definitely not the stats that would come from an ordinary person.
I’ve always thought of it as a kind of favor the author gave me, but sometimes I felt a bit puzzled.
Come to think of it, it was written like that in the scroll.
[Name: Alice]
[Gender: Female]
[Age: 15]
[Grade: Strength (B), Speed (A), Intelligence (C-), Hand Skills (A+), Magic Power (D), Sexuality (F)]
[Detailed Characteristics]
!Locked State
!Locked State
!Locked State
-!Locked State
!Locked State
*Detailed characteristics will be unlocked as understanding of Alice increases.*
There were detailed characteristics that would be unlocked as understanding of Alice increased.
Hmm… I should investigate Alice later.
Looking at what was written in the scroll, there seems to be useful information.
‘…No.’
I corrected my thoughts.
After all, it’s the body I will live with in the future.
I don’t need abilities anymore.
With the current strength, it was enough to survive in this novel.
I’m currently holding on with stat boosts by gathering the characters mentioned until the mid to late game.
But in just ten years, I will be surpassed by the main characters.
Not to mention the Grand Duke right away.
Unless I gather other characters, I won’t be able to keep up with the protagonist party who graduated from the academy.
But it doesn’t matter.
My goal is not to defeat strong opponents.
To raise the young lady properly.
And if I open a fancy cafe in the imperial capital with the money I’ve saved up, that would be enough.
I reaffirmed my goal and got up from my seat.
“I’ll go first, senior.”
“..Yes. Stay strong, Alice.”
The senior looked at me with eyes filled with concern.
“It’s okay, senior.”
Personally, being a personal maid is much more comfortable than being a common maid.
And I’ve found a new joy these days.
Perhaps by now, the young lady is swinging her sword diligently.
I left with a light smile on my lips.
Even at a glance, this place, elegantly decorated, was the banquet hall of the mansion.
This place was solely for one lady.
“Miss! Please have this while you practice.”
Inside the banquet hall, the lady was repeatedly swinging a sword.
I approached the lady with a glass of drink in hand.
My new pleasure these days.
Feeding the drink I made to the lady.
Considering the lady’s age, I extracted fruits that children would like and made drinks.
Fortunately, the lady liked it.
Since then, I made a drink for her every training session.
“Alice.”
The lady looked at me with a faint smile.
Her clothes were soaked with sweat.
After taking a sip of the drink, I handed it to the lady.
“You’re working hard again today, Miss.”
“Thank you, Alice.”
The lady held the glass with her small hands.
After finishing the drink in one go, the lady smiled.
“It’s delicious.”
“Really? Phew.. I’m glad.”
“Anything given by Alice.. is always delicious.”
The lady’s kind words touched my heart.
Compliments on the drink I made never got old.
Indeed, I am happiest when making drinks.
‘..Should I sprinkle a drink to the knights later?’
The ingredients in this world were quite different from where I used to live.. Naturally, the taste of the drinks also changed.
Mostly similar, but it seemed fine to hear feedback like a trial drink.
Since the knights do not ignore the lady.
It wouldn’t hurt to show some kindness, right?
Showing kindness and asking the lady for help.
Becoming friendly with the knights in various ways wouldn’t be a bad thing.
Of course, I will never forgive William, that damn son of a bitch.
The scum of the earth who thinks the lady is the cause of the Duke’s death.
I will keep him on my blacklist until he changes his mind.
By the way, the top priority on the blacklist was, of course, the Duke.
“Will you come to training tomorrow..?”
“Of course. Tomorrow is the day to spar with the knights, right?”
A day every week.
The day the lady sparred with the knights of Valaxar.
“I heard you will face two knights this time?”
“…Yes. One is too easy.”
Instead of sending an assassin, the Duke set a condition.
Within two months, the lady had to defeat three knights.
At first, I was quite worried.
But now, looking at the lady’s condition, it didn’t seem impossible.
It might be too much to handle three, but if I keep feeding her well and putting her to sleep well, there might be a meaningful change.
However, it is foolish to wait vaguely.
There must be a goal to have the strength to run.
It would be nice to set a goal-consciousness for the young lady.
“Miss, would you like to make a bet with me?”
“A bet?”
Curiosity sparked in the young lady’s eyes.
Betting works best for the young lady’s age group.
I raised three fingers with a shallow smile.
“Can the young lady beat three knights within two months?”
“Three..?”
The young lady’s blue eyes flickered in surprise.
At this point, just starting to face two opponents.
Three may seem like a significant barrier.
“Yes. If you win, I will treat you to the chocolate drink I am making.”
“And if I lose…?”
“You will have to eat salad every morning and evening for a week.”
I understood the young lady’s taste preferences.
She really likes meat and strongly dislikes vegetables.
Everyone is like that, but the young lady was much more extreme.
“I won’t do it.”
The young lady turned her head with disinterest in her eyes.
I urgently grabbed her and stood her up.
“It’s a really delicious drink! I’m sure you’ll like it too.”
“I hate vegetables even more.”
The young lady’s words were very firm.
I thought the bet would be perfect for her taste.
But she seemed to dislike vegetables more than I thought.
I felt deep anguish at the young lady’s firm rejection.
No matter how much I think about it, there doesn’t seem to be anything as effective as a bet.
I thought sweet food would be perfect for a child.
But since that failed, I had to think of something else.
What else could be a good condition for a bet?
What does the young lady desire the most?
Luxurious food that makes her mouth water.
Or a peaceful sleep where she can relax.
It seemed like neither of those would be it.
Perhaps what the young lady desires the most is not related to material things.
Maybe it’s about affection for people.
Having lost her mother at a young age and living a lonely life.
Her father abandoned her.
No one in this mansion welcomed the young lady.
In such a situation, what the young lady might desire the most is connection with others.
‘..But how do I give her affection?’
I am always by her side and take care of her with sincerity.
I am doing my best to show her love and care.
But in this situation, nothing came to mind that could give her the affection she craves.
“Be a mother-like figure to the young lady.”
For some reason, the words of the Duke came to mind.
Mother-like existence.
Yes, the noble lady must be yearning for such an existence.
In that case, wouldn’t it be enough to do what a mother would do?
..But what do mothers usually do?
It was a difficult problem for me, as the woman who left was my only mother.
In the end, I recalled the knowledge I had accumulated so far.
Other than earning money, the only joy I had was reading novels, so the only place I could
rely on was the contents of novels.
“Good night, my baby…”
Kiss-
A scene that popped into my head at that moment.
One of the essential expressions of affection that mothers in many romance novels give to their daughters.
I brought my finger to my lips and tilted my head.
“A kiss on the forehead..?”
I murmured softly to myself.
Suddenly –
Far away, the lady’s body froze.
I was so caught up in my thoughts that I didn’t notice, but.
‘Hmm.. a kiss on the forehead…’
This was the first thing that came to mind, but for some reason, the lady didn’t seem very interested.
A normal child might like it.
But the lady is a bit different from a normal child..
It might be good to think of something else.. else
What else is there
“I’ll do it.”
“Eek?!”
Surprised.
The lady suddenly popped up in front of me. Modestly
She was definitely there just a moment ago, but when did she come all the way here.
Did I miss her because I was thinking too deeply?
By the way..
Did she just accept the bet?
“What did you say, lady?”
“I’ll do it. A bet.”
Her eyes were completely different from what I saw just a moment ago.
The lady’s eyes were burning with an unknown passion.
“Uh.. you will..?”
“Yes.”
If she wants me to do it, of course, it’s fine…
Why did she suddenly change her mind?
Is it because she heard me say ‘kiss on the forehead’?
Could it be because of that
?
Anyway, since the lady can change her mind.
I immediately reached out my pinky finger to her.
“Okay? It’s a promise. If you fail, you’ll only eat salad for a week.”
“Yes. But you must also keep your promise to Alice.”
The lady said, hooking her little finger onto mine.
The lady’s eyes were the most enthusiastic I had seen in recent memory.
It felt somewhat burdensome, but…
Ill…
Now that the lady has a sense of purpose…
Good things are good things.
It seems that the lady really likes it.
In the very childlike appearance of the lady.
I chuckled softly.
She’s cute indeed.
The Grand Duke still boasting the unchanging cold.
Lani, with a worried look, looked at me.
“Alice. Do you have any worries?”
I’ve felt it since before, Lani had a sharp eye.
Even when I stayed up all night as the lady’s guard, she was the only one who recognized my fatigue.
“Well.. I do tend to think a lot.”
I thought about what the lady’s personal tutor had done.
When I recalled those absurd actions, I could understand how people usually treated the lady.
Of course, it was slightly different from what I expected. The lady did take a step forward.
But literally, it’s just one step forward.
The fundamental problem probably won’t change yet.
“Come to think of it, it’s been difficult to have lunch together these days, Alice.”
“Haha… I’ve been a bit busy as the lady’s exclusive maid.”
Lani looked at me with a puzzled face.
It was as she said.
When I was a common maid, I used to have meals with her every day.
But now, we only share a meal once a week.
There are many reasons, but the decisive reason is actually the lady.
[..Having lunch with that senior again?]
The disdainful lady’s eyes came to mind.
Even though she was lovely, there were times when she became cold to me.
Especially when she mentioned having lunch with Lani.
‘Well, she’s definitely improved a lot compared to before.’
Compared to our first meeting, it’s nothing now.
I wondered if we could get even closer.
Following the lady’s personal schedule, it’s been a week already.
I could easily adapt to the quite repetitive schedule.
I haven’t heard from the woman who became the lady’s personal tutor since then.
The new person appointed as a new tutor was quite nice.
She actively followed the lady’s opinions and never treated her rudely.
Thanks to that, I could watch over the lady’s morning routine with a very peaceful mind.
The afternoon routine was much simpler than the morning.
Training. That was all.
The lady wielded her sword tirelessly in her exclusive training ground.
Just non-stop.
It was clear that the lady had remarkable stamina.
But it wasn’t just training.
I heard that she sparred with a Valaxar knight once a week and had a duel with the commander once a month.
Fortunately, the knights didn’t treat the lady recklessly.
But they were never overly friendly either, especially when I remembered that damn tutor.
Just the day before yesterday, the lady had a duel with one of the knights.
Surprisingly, the lady won decisively.
I was puzzled how a child not even 10 years old could defeat a knight, but it’s a fantasy world, so I let it go.
Actually, if you think about it, I’m not an exception either.
Just at the age of fifteen, I was able to surpass the knight commander.
I glanced at my hand for a moment.
A small, delicate, white palm.
It was now my body that had completely adapted.
I felt it from the beginning…
Alice. She didn’t seem like an ordinary girl.
In the initial stats, her speed and hand skills were B.
It was definitely not the stats that would come from an ordinary person.
I’ve always thought of it as a kind of favor the author gave me, but sometimes I felt a bit puzzled.
Come to think of it, it was written like that in the scroll.
[Name: Alice]
[Gender: Female]
[Age: 15]
[Grade: Strength (B), Speed (A), Intelligence (C-), Hand Skills (A+), Magic Power (D), Sexuality (F)]
[Detailed Characteristics]
!Locked State
!Locked State
!Locked State
-!Locked State
!Locked State
*Detailed characteristics will be unlocked as understanding of Alice increases.*
There were detailed characteristics that would be unlocked as understanding of Alice increased.
Hmm… I should investigate Alice later.
Looking at what was written in the scroll, there seems to be useful information.
‘…No.’
I corrected my thoughts.
After all, it’s the body I will live with in the future.
I don’t need abilities anymore.
With the current strength, it was enough to survive in this novel.
I’m currently holding on with stat boosts by gathering the characters mentioned until the mid to late game.
But in just ten years, I will be surpassed by the main characters.
Not to mention the Grand Duke right away.
Unless I gather other characters, I won’t be able to keep up with the protagonist party who graduated from the academy.
But it doesn’t matter.
My goal is not to defeat strong opponents.
To raise the young lady properly.
And if I open a fancy cafe in the imperial capital with the money I’ve saved up, that would be enough.
I reaffirmed my goal and got up from my seat.
“I’ll go first, senior.”
“..Yes. Stay strong, Alice.”
The senior looked at me with eyes filled with concern.
“It’s okay, senior.”
Personally, being a personal maid is much more comfortable than being a common maid.
And I’ve found a new joy these days.
Perhaps by now, the young lady is swinging her sword diligently.
I left with a light smile on my lips.
Even at a glance, this place, elegantly decorated, was the banquet hall of the mansion.
This place was solely for one lady.
“Miss! Please have this while you practice.”
Inside the banquet hall, the lady was repeatedly swinging a sword.
I approached the lady with a glass of drink in hand.
My new pleasure these days.
Feeding the drink I made to the lady.
Considering the lady’s age, I extracted fruits that children would like and made drinks.
Fortunately, the lady liked it.
Since then, I made a drink for her every training session.
“Alice.”
The lady looked at me with a faint smile.
Her clothes were soaked with sweat.
After taking a sip of the drink, I handed it to the lady.
“You’re working hard again today, Miss.”
“Thank you, Alice.”
The lady held the glass with her small hands.
After finishing the drink in one go, the lady smiled.
“It’s delicious.”
“Really? Phew.. I’m glad.”
“Anything given by Alice.. is always delicious.”
The lady’s kind words touched my heart.
Compliments on the drink I made never got old.
Indeed, I am happiest when making drinks.
‘..Should I sprinkle a drink to the knights later?’
The ingredients in this world were quite different from where I used to live.. Naturally, the taste of the drinks also changed.
Mostly similar, but it seemed fine to hear feedback like a trial drink.
Since the knights do not ignore the lady.
It wouldn’t hurt to show some kindness, right?
Showing kindness and asking the lady for help.
Becoming friendly with the knights in various ways wouldn’t be a bad thing.
Of course, I will never forgive William, that damn son of a bitch.
The scum of the earth who thinks the lady is the cause of the Duke’s death.
I will keep him on my blacklist until he changes his mind.
By the way, the top priority on the blacklist was, of course, the Duke.
“Will you come to training tomorrow..?”
“Of course. Tomorrow is the day to spar with the knights, right?”
A day every week.
The day the lady sparred with the knights of Valaxar.
“I heard you will face two knights this time?”
“…Yes. One is too easy.”
Instead of sending an assassin, the Duke set a condition.
Within two months, the lady had to defeat three knights.
At first, I was quite worried.
But now, looking at the lady’s condition, it didn’t seem impossible.
It might be too much to handle three, but if I keep feeding her well and putting her to sleep well, there might be a meaningful change.
However, it is foolish to wait vaguely.
There must be a goal to have the strength to run.
It would be nice to set a goal-consciousness for the young lady.
“Miss, would you like to make a bet with me?”
“A bet?”
Curiosity sparked in the young lady’s eyes.
Betting works best for the young lady’s age group.
I raised three fingers with a shallow smile.
“Can the young lady beat three knights within two months?”
“Three..?”
The young lady’s blue eyes flickered in surprise.
At this point, just starting to face two opponents.
Three may seem like a significant barrier.
“Yes. If you win, I will treat you to the chocolate drink I am making.”
“And if I lose…?”
“You will have to eat salad every morning and evening for a week.”
I understood the young lady’s taste preferences.
She really likes meat and strongly dislikes vegetables.
Everyone is like that, but the young lady was much more extreme.
“I won’t do it.”
The young lady turned her head with disinterest in her eyes.
I urgently grabbed her and stood her up.
“It’s a really delicious drink! I’m sure you’ll like it too.”
“I hate vegetables even more.”
The young lady’s words were very firm.
I thought the bet would be perfect for her taste.
But she seemed to dislike vegetables more than I thought.
I felt deep anguish at the young lady’s firm rejection.
No matter how much I think about it, there doesn’t seem to be anything as effective as a bet.
I thought sweet food would be perfect for a child.
But since that failed, I had to think of something else.
What else could be a good condition for a bet?
What does the young lady desire the most?
Luxurious food that makes her mouth water.
Or a peaceful sleep where she can relax.
It seemed like neither of those would be it.
Perhaps what the young lady desires the most is not related to material things.
Maybe it’s about affection for people.
Having lost her mother at a young age and living a lonely life.
Her father abandoned her.
No one in this mansion welcomed the young lady.
In such a situation, what the young lady might desire the most is connection with others.
‘..But how do I give her affection?’
I am always by her side and take care of her with sincerity.
I am doing my best to show her love and care.
But in this situation, nothing came to mind that could give her the affection she craves.
“Be a mother-like figure to the young lady.”
For some reason, the words of the Duke came to mind.
Mother-like existence.
Yes, the noble lady must be yearning for such an existence.
In that case, wouldn’t it be enough to do what a mother would do?
..But what do mothers usually do?
It was a difficult problem for me, as the woman who left was my only mother.
In the end, I recalled the knowledge I had accumulated so far.
Other than earning money, the only joy I had was reading novels, so the only place I could
rely on was the contents of novels.
“Good night, my baby…”
Kiss-
A scene that popped into my head at that moment.
One of the essential expressions of affection that mothers in many romance novels give to their daughters.
I brought my finger to my lips and tilted my head.
“A kiss on the forehead..?”
I murmured softly to myself.
Suddenly –
Far away, the lady’s body froze.
I was so caught up in my thoughts that I didn’t notice, but.
‘Hmm.. a kiss on the forehead…’
This was the first thing that came to mind, but for some reason, the lady didn’t seem very interested.
A normal child might like it.
But the lady is a bit different from a normal child..
It might be good to think of something else.. else
What else is there
“I’ll do it.”
“Eek?!”
Surprised.
The lady suddenly popped up in front of me. Modestly
She was definitely there just a moment ago, but when did she come all the way here.
Did I miss her because I was thinking too deeply?
By the way..
Did she just accept the bet?
“What did you say, lady?”
“I’ll do it. A bet.”
Her eyes were completely different from what I saw just a moment ago.
The lady’s eyes were burning with an unknown passion.
“Uh.. you will..?”
“Yes.”
If she wants me to do it, of course, it’s fine…
Why did she suddenly change her mind?
Is it because she heard me say ‘kiss on the forehead’?
Could it be because of that
?
Anyway, since the lady can change her mind.
I immediately reached out my pinky finger to her.
“Okay? It’s a promise. If you fail, you’ll only eat salad for a week.”
“Yes. But you must also keep your promise to Alice.”
The lady said, hooking her little finger onto mine.
The lady’s eyes were the most enthusiastic I had seen in recent memory.
It felt somewhat burdensome, but…
Ill…
Now that the lady has a sense of purpose…
Good things are good things.
It seems that the lady really likes it.
In the very childlike appearance of the lady.
I chuckled softly.
She’s cute indeed.
