The Grand Duke's Maid Writes a Consultation Log Today - Chapter 10

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The Grand Ducal House Maid Writes a Counseling Log Today as Well – Episode 010
Elysia looked back and forth between Joshua and Hilmaiten.
She didn’t know what had happened between the two, but Joshua’s eyes were different than usual.
It was almost as if he were looking at an idol.
“Grand Duke, both of them have arrived.”
“Let them in.”
Yulias’s voice came from within, and the Office door swung wide open.
As she entered holding Joshua’s hand, he was at his desk as always, looking over documents.
“I heard you called for us, so I came.”
“Sit comfortably. We need to draw up the contract.”
So they still drew up a contract even if the employment period was just one month.
It was only natural that every noble who owned a fief had a different personality.
Because of that, she recalled a foreign merchant who used to complain that without an official agreement, you wouldn’t even get a chance to sign a contract.
Elysia sat on the sofa and checked the contract Hilmaiten had brought over.
The terms stated that room and board as well as an advance payment would be provided on the condition of a one-month employment, and the contract could be extended afterward.
“Do you want to revise the contract?”
“Ah, no. It’s just a habit of mine to check things thoroughly…….”
“Good.”
Yulias still kept his gaze fixed on his documents, but it felt as though he had noticed her every movement.
No matter how many times she checked the contents of the contract, there were no illegal or immoral clauses.
It was a clean, no-nonsense contract.
Using the pen Hilmaiten handed her, Elysia signed both copies of the contract and was able to receive one back.
“Is this mine?”
“If something happens, you should have something to take to court, shouldn’t you?”
Yulias spoke calmly, placing the contract Hilmaiten brought over onto an empty spot on the desk.
“Since business is done, you may leave. Since your duty starts today, the explanation…….”
Yulias trailed off before continuing.
“You can just hear it from the Head Maid. Hilmaiten, guide her.”
“Understood. Let’s go.”
“We will take our leave, Grand Duke!”
At Joshua’s spirited response, Yulias nodded his head. Although his gaze remained unchanged, it seemed he was listening with both ears.
Oh, ……did he just smile a little?
Elysia fell into the illusion that she saw the corners of his mouth lift faintly.
At that moment, sensing her gaze, he asked back.
“Do you have more questions left?”
“No. We will be going.”
When Elysia bowed her waist first, Joshua followed suit and bent his body too. The sound of Hilmaiten chuckling softly could be heard.
While exiting the Office and moving along under guidance, Elysia remembered something she had forgotten.
“Ah, um…… Aide. What will happen to my brother……?”
“He told you to stay together for the month, but…… if the quarters are cramped, I will mention it separately to the Head Maid.”
Hilmaiten gave a subtle hint as if recalling the quarters used by the maids. At that, a startled Elysia waved the hand holding the contract.
“No, it’s fine. Just providing room and board is more than enough. Rather…….”
I feel like he’s taking care of me to an almost undeserved extent.
The room and board, the money too…….
Furthermore, to think my brother can stay with me as well.
“Because the Grand Duke is providing so much, my heart is just filled with gratitude.”
When Elysia carefully expressed her thanks, Hilmaiten wore a smile.
“I believe he is doing that much because there is something he desires.”
“Something he desires?”
Elysia’s eyes sparkled. In a way, wasn’t this an investment cost? She had to work hard as much as she received.
Hilmaiten shrugged his shoulders as if asking if she had forgotten.
“Because you, Lady Elysia, will be working as the Princess’s exclusive maid.”
“Ah…….”
“Usually, maids exclusively assigned to the Princess couldn’t work for more than a month before changing assignments or leaving the residence altogether.”
To that extent?
With a puzzled expression, Elysia adjusted her grip on Joshua’s hand.
The Sheila she remembered used paper instead of words when communicating with people, and although she did seem wary…….
She didn’t give off the vibe of being ferocious enough to make someone quit in just a month.
Meanwhile, Hilmaiten pulled out the pocket watch he had tucked inside his shirt.
“It is mealtime now, so everyone should be gathered in the dining hall. As it happens, this is perfect. You can go introduce yourself and hear a brief explanation.”
“Can my brother come along too?”
“There is no problem.”
While Hilmaiten put the watch back, they arrived in front of the dining hall before they knew it. A boisterous noise leaked through the door.
As he opened the dining hall door, the noisy chatter gradually died down, and gazes shot over one by one like arrows, piercing them.
Swallowing her dry saliva, Elysia squeezed Joshua’s hand a little tighter.
“Head Maid, over here.”
The woman at the very center of the crowd stood up.
Elysia recognized her at once. She was the middle-aged woman who had brought refreshments when Elysia first had her private audience with Yulias.
The woman, whose brown hair was neatly tied up and firmly secured to the back of her head, approached.
“This is the Head Maid, Greta. Currently, the Head Butler is away on vacation. Head Maid, has the Head Butler’s return date been set?”
“Not yet. Word came that a problem arose at his family home. The report to the Grand Duke has already been completed.”
“Understood. I will check one more time and make contact. ……If you have any questions or problems regarding work, it will be faster to ask Greta.”
Hilmaiten said, introducing her with a gesture toward Greta.
Greta’s gaze moved from Hilmaiten to Elysia, and then to Joshua.
Elysia quickly bowed her waist in greeting.
“I am Elysia. I will be working as the Princess’s exclusive maid for one month. ……This is my younger brother, Joshua.”
In a different sense from Yulias, Greta’s gaze as she scrutinized them was beyond cold; it was downright chilling.
To make a good first impression at least, Elysia straightened her back and maintained a smile.
Greta nodded without any change in expression.
“If a problem arises, don’t agonize over it; report it immediately. Explanations other than the quarters will be given after the meal is over.”
“Then, I will excuse myself first.”
Judging the atmosphere to be not too bad, Hilmaiten stepped back. As he closed the dining hall door and left, the quiet atmosphere began to stir.
“How long will she last this time? A month?”
“Not in my opinion. She definitely will…….”
“But where is she from? Do you know her?”
Even though the murmuring voices could be heard, no one asked Elysia directly.
Elysia forced a smile and patted Joshua’s shoulder.
Greta glanced at Joshua and said.
“Because the food was prepared according to the headcount, the amount might be lacking. Will you be alright?”
“Yes, I am grateful just for what you give us.”
“Pfft!”
The sound of someone sneering echoed from somewhere. Elysia, who had been smiling gratefully, flinched.
The one who sneered was one of the maids sitting among the rest.
“Just how starved must you be to say you’re grateful?”
Even as the whispering voices continued, Elysia tried hard not to bring it up.
She could personally feel that she had to endure using her wits.
The fortunate thing was that because the voices were a jumbled hum, Joshua only tilted his head.
“Sister, what are they saying? It seems like they’re talking…….”
“It’s nothing. No one said anything.”
When Joshua whispered warily, Elysia replied in a small voice as well.
Watching that display, Greta pointed toward the kitchen.
“Meals are on a self-serve basis. You can manage, right?”
“Of course.”
Elysia steadfastly maintained her smile. Greta nodded and returned to her seat.
Unable to just stand there blankly, Elysia took Joshua and headed toward the kitchen.
The path to the kitchen required passing by the maids.
However, just before entering the kitchen, Elysia’s footsteps ground to a halt.
“Judging by that look, they must even be lacking a blanket to rest on for a night.”
“Didn’t you see how that kid acts? Seeing how it’s his first time even looking at a noble residence, the smell of the countryside reeks off him even if he keeps his mouth shut.”
“Could that kid, by any chance…… be something other than her brother……?”
It was because of words that she absolutely could not just ignore and let slide.

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