The Grand Duke's Maid Writes a Consultation Log Today - Chapter 4

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The Grand Ducal House Maid Writes a Counseling Log Today as Well – Chapter 004
“Even if she is an outsider, her attitude toward Your Grace seems quite impolite. I shall go and speak with her quietly.”
The Head Maid, who still remained in her place, added.
“No.”
The Head Maid hesitated at the unexpected response. Usually, when something like this happened, his style was to tell her to handle it on her own.
“The warning has been given. Prepare a carriage so she can return home, and more importantly…… how is Sheila’s condition?”
“Her exclusive maid took a meal to her, but she refused it.”
Leaving the room, Yulias told the Head Maid to move toward the stairs at the end of the hallway and hurry.
Since she wouldn’t have gone far yet, he intended to send Elysia back by carriage.
And after that, he planned to visit Sheila’s room.
Sheila May Demint.
She was Yulias’s younger sister and his only remaining family.
Perhaps because of their significant age difference, or because she was ten years old and going through puberty.
Lately, looking at the child’s behavior, it was difficult to guess what she was thinking.
As he headed toward the central staircase, a noisy commotion echoed from the hallway on the opposite side.
“What is all this noise about?”
The opposite hallway was where Sheila’s room was located.
Anticipating the source of the noise, Yulias walked straight ahead instead of going down to the first floor.
It was obvious that Sheila was being rude to a servant once again.
“Sheila, there is an outsider here right now, so…….”
Turning the corner to check the situation, Yulias widened his narrowed eyes in surprise at the unexpected scene.
“Ah, excuse me.”
Dishes and utensils were rolling across the hallway floor.
And there was Elysia, looking as if food had been dumped all over her.
Behind her stood Sheila, hesitating as if utterly flustered.
“Sheila May Demint! What is the meaning of this violence?!”
Yulias raised his voice.
Sheila shrank away at the sight of his deeply angered face, her countenance turning stark white.
Just then, Elysia, who stood in front of the child, spread both arms to shield her.
“Grand Duke, please wait a moment.”
“Step aside.”
Exuding a chilly aura, Yulias furrowed his brow.
When Elysia faced him directly, her body was trembling faintly, no different from Sheila.
She was undoubtedly terrified, overwhelmed by his overbearing presence.
Yet, she looked back at him with eyes more calm and composed than ever.
“Excuse me, but the one displaying violence right now is you, Your Grace.”
“……What?”
Yulias let out a scoff and glared at Elysia.
“This is utterly absurd.”
Despite Yulias’s sharp criticism, her gaze remained fixed on him without wavering.
“The one standing behind you is the Lady of the Demint Grand Ducal House. This is a matter of the Grand Ducal House, so out of the way.”
“……Does the Grand Ducal House always solve problems through violence?”
Elysia’s two outstretched arms dropped limply to her sides.
“This is not a matter for an outsider to concern themselves with.”
“……This might be an overstepping remark, but Your Grace is inflicting violence upon a child without even judging the situation.”
“A child.”
Yulias let out a dry laugh as if it were ridiculous.
“Does a ten-year-old Lady look like a mere child to you?”
Instinctively hiding behind Elysia, Sheila flinched.
Unknowingly grabbing the hem of Elysia’s clothes, Sheila was visibly trembling.
“……Your Grace, I believe it wouldn’t be too late to judge after hearing what happened. Will you listen to my story?”
“……Fine. That situation of yours had better convince me.”
Elysia swallowed hard at the sight of Yulias staring at her with cold eyes.

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It had happened just ten minutes ago.
Intending to head to the first floor to return home immediately, Elysia turned down the opposite hallway upon hearing a voice from that direction.
If it had been the murmuring of servants, she would have dismissed it lightly, but the tone was unusual.
“Just how long must His Grace clean up after you before you are satisfied?!”
Moving her steps toward the voice that was scolding someone, Elysia collided with a maid coming around the corner.
The nameless maid scowled, brushed off her clothes, and passed by.
“Brushing off your clothes so openly is a bit much.”
Elysia sighed and massaged the shoulder that had been bumped. Then, she peeked around the corner.
Utensils and dishes were already rolling on the floor. And the one standing there, staring down at them, was a young girl.
The girl kept her head deeply bowed, clutching her clothes tightly with both hands.
Judging by her trembling hands, she looked like she might burst into tears at any moment.
“Excuse me, are you alright?”
When Elysia spoke up first out of concern, the child snapped her head up and rubbed her eyes fiercely.
“Is something the matter?”
The child said nothing.
Examining her condition, Elysia noticed that the child’s hands had turned bright red.
As she stepped closer and quickly grabbed her hand, the startled child pushed her away.
“Wait a moment, it looks like your hand is hurt, shouldn’t it be treated?”
Wary of whatever it was, the child kept pushing Elysia away.
As luck would have it, a cart used for moving food was left standing right beside the two of them.
Because of that, Elysia collided with the cart and became a complete mess as the remaining food dumped all over her.
This was everything that had happened ten minutes ago.
“……If you must scold someone, it is not the Princess, but the maid who acted rudely.”
“I understand completely.”
Yulias, who had been listening with his arms crossed, nodded and replied.
At that, Elysia’s expression softened as if she were relieved.
“Then, since you understand completely, how about we let this pass on good terms…….”
“However, we cannot say the Princess is entirely without fault.”
“What?”
Yulias flinched faintly at her expression, which was completely different from her timid look from just moments ago.
“The Princess merely mistook me for a servant. Rather, it was my fault for trying to check the Princess’s body without permission…….”
“We cannot make a judgment based on only one person’s words.”
“Grand Duke.”
Elysia bit her lip hard at his firm words. However, Yulias gestured with his chin toward Sheila, who was behind her.
“Lady Sheila May Demint. Speak for yourself.”
“…….”
“Is everything that was just explained the truth?”
Flinching, Sheila hesitated and barely poked her head out from behind Elysia.
Yulias’s eyebrows twitched as if frustrated by the child’s hesitation.
“Sheila.”
“…….”
When he called her once more, Sheila emerged next to Elysia, seemingly deciding that she could no longer remain hidden behind her.
Sheila was nodding with her head bowed. Because the maid had thrown the dishes, Sheila’s hands were flushed red as if she had suffered a burn.
The clothes she was wearing were also stained with traces of soup.
Noticing that appearance belatedly, Yulias let out a sigh.
As if she had heard his sigh, Sheila quickly hid both hands behind her back.
“How long do you intend to refuse your meals?”
“…….”
“Answer me.”
Sheila’s shoulders jolted at the heavy voice. Once again, it was Elysia who mediated between the two.
“Grand Duke. Have you sufficiently recognized the truth through the Princess’s words?”
“Yes.”
“Then, you must also know that the one to blame for the wrongdoing is that maid, not the Princess.”
“But the fact that you, who have absolutely nothing to do with this, ended up in such a mess is the Princess’s fault.”
As if still dissatisfied, he did not uncross his arms.
Elysia turned her body before he could add another word.
She knelt down so that she could match her eyes with Sheila’s.
“Princess.”
“…….”
“It was a situation where you could easily mistake me for a servant, but you know that pushing people carelessly is dangerous, right?”
When Elysia spoke in a gentle voice, Sheila, who was looking at her, nodded her head.
Sheila admitted it right away without any hesitation. The one surprised by that sight was actually Yulias.
Sheila readily admitted her mistake?
“It is fine. I will accept your apology.”
Elysia replied with a smile.
Sheila showed a puzzled expression at the words saying she would simply accept it, rather than saying she was grateful or thankful for the apology.
Just then, a loud growling sound echoed from Sheila’s stomach.
Sheila’s face flushed even redder than her hands.
At that sound, Elysia held out the wax paper that was still in her hand.
“These are snacks, would you like to have some of this? Since you skipped your meal, it would be best to eat something light.”
Sheila accepted the snacks she offered with both hands.
“You must make sure to treat your injury.”
Looking at Elysia, Sheila’s eyes sparkled as she nodded.

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