The Grand Duke's Maid Writes a Consultation Log Today - Chapter 48

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The Grand Ducal House Maid Writes a Counseling Log Today – Chapter 048
“Does that mean…… they can intentionally hide the fact that they are a possessor?”
[Could be. Even if it is illegal.]
Elysia instinctively thought of her mother.
Her mother…….
Did she have a reason to hide the fact that I am a mana possessor, even if it meant breaking the law?
[Another important thing is that person’s birthplace.]
“Their birthplace?”
[Do you generally know where each region is located on the map of the Empire?]
“Vaguely…….”
Having been born and raised in the North her whole life, this region was the only one Elysia knew in detail.
Her gaze unconsciously drifted toward the bookshelf.
“Just a moment.”
A certain book caught her eye.
A history book of the great Askilla Empire.
Elysia stood up, pulled the book out, and returned to the desk.
Judging by the Academy seal stamped on it, it seemed to belong to Sheila.
It was easy to guess why it was here.
Joshua must have brought it.
When she opened the very front of the book, as expected, a map of the Empire was drawn to fit the page.
“I’m looking at the map now. It’s drawn right here in the book.”
[What does the drawing look like over on the East side?]
“The Magic Tower is marked there. I know the Elenore Magic Tower is in the eastern highlands.”
[Then that makes it easier to explain. They say there’s a Magic Zone beyond the eastern mountain range.]
“A Magic Zone?”
Following the explanation, Elysia moved her finger relative to the Magic Tower.
The area marked as a mountain range didn’t have anything written or drawn on it separately.
[That person was born there. They say it’s a place where people claim you can’t even survive without mana……. Most people born and raised there possess mana, and it’s said they are so dependent on it that it’s difficult to live without it.]
“To the point where you can’t live without mana?”
She knew it came with many benefits, but she hadn’t thought a person would die just from lacking mana.
In the first place, she herself—who had always considered herself an ordinary citizen—had lived perfectly fine until now…….
Is the environment itself just completely different there?
[They probably handle all aspects of life, like agriculture and medicine, with mana.]
“I see…… You’re remarkably well-informed.”
[……Why do you think I brought this up?]
“Pardon? ……Oh, did you guess that my parents might be from that region?”
[Exactly. And the person I mentioned is actually…… but in my opinion…… Capital…… and…….]
“Just a moment. You’re cutting out…….”
An uneasy feeling washed over her as the voice began to crack and break apart.
The conversation might end unexpectedly, just like last time.
The Owner grumbled.
[Sigh. And here I thought the words were finally flowing smoothly. Listen well. I am going to …… soon. So…….]
-Click.
“……Did it disconnect?”
Elysia stared blankly at the laptop.
Soon, the screen she had seen earlier reappeared.
『Do you wish to register?』
“……Not right now.”
Elysia let out a weary sigh.
At that, the text vanished, leaving only the contents she had written just moments before.
Gazing at the screen listlessly, Elysia closed the laptop as her eyes began to feel dry and strained.
“If using this object consumes a certain amount of mana, it really is draining.”
Elysia squeezed her eyes shut, tilted her head back, and let out a deep sigh.
Fatigue rolled over her like a gentle wave.
After keeping her eyes closed for a long while, she opened them and carefully pushed herself up.
She slotted the book back into its place and tucked the laptop into the least conspicuous drawer of the desk.
Of course, since someone else or Joshua might open it, she needed to be cautious.
She decided to put other important items inside, like her contract and money, before securing it with the padlock she used for her bag.
“It’s probably best to move around a bit, right?”
Stretching her arms wide, she forced her exhausted mind awake.
She neatly organized her spare clothes and belongings from her bag into the wardrobe and drawers.
“I need to get a good night’s sleep tonight…….”
Unpacking finished, she massaged her shoulders and glanced outside.
In stark contrast to her tired mind, the weather was exceptionally bright and clear.
Elysia stepped out of the room with an intentionally light stride.
It was time to return to Sheila and Joshua.

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Once night fell.
Elysia arrived at Yulias’s bedroom.
Vowing to herself that she wouldn’t make the same mistake as the previous night.
“Today was the last day. You did a wonderful job.”
“Oh, no. I didn’t really do much……”
By the time Elysia arrived, Yulias was already prepared for bed.
It had only been a few days, but he undoubtedly looked better than she had ever seen him.
As always, Yulias was in bed, and Elysia sat on a nearby chair.
After a brief chat, he would fall asleep.
“How are you sleeping? How is your body feeling?”
“I’m sleeping well, and my body feels perfectly fine.”
“That is a relief.”
Elysia smiled, feeling reassured.
Yulias, who had been staring quietly at her face, got out of bed and sat down on the sofa.
“Your Grace?”
“Elysia.”
“Yes.”
“Come sit here.”
At his words, she stood up and took the seat directly across from him.
Yulias pushed a teacup toward her, though she hadn’t seen when he had prepared it.
“You look tired.”
“…….”
“Don’t overexert yourself. Today, you may return to your room after a single cup of tea. Joshua must be waiting for you, too.”
Elysia looked down at the teacup in silence.
The sweet aroma of honey brushed against her nose.
“Thank you.”
She carefully lifted the cup.
The warm steam brushed her cheeks, melting away her fatigue and tension.
“……Is the work difficult?”
An anxious look flickered across his face, as if he were worried that his younger sister might be giving her a hard time.
“No. Not at all. In fact, the work is very comfortable.”
Elysia immediately denied it with a smile.
Yulias’s gaze softened with relief, and she silently took a sip of her tea.
Still watching her closely, Yulias added another question.
“You look like you have something on your mind.”
Elysia looked up at him over the rim of her cup before slowly setting the teacup down on the table.
“I only asked because you looked troubled, so you don’t have to answer.”
“Thank you for your concern. But I am truly fine.”
“……You always say everything is fine.”
His expression remained unchanged, but Yulias’s gaze shifted slightly to the side.
He looked as if he had more to say but chose to hold it back.
Today was the last day she would watch over him up close as he fell asleep.
Was that why he was being even more considerate?
Elysia smiled.
“I’ve thought this before, but Your Grace is truly a perceptive person. You look after every single one of your servants.”
“…….”
Their eyes met.
The moonlight spilled through the window, casting a clear light over each other’s faces.
It was Yulias who broke eye contact first and stood up from his seat.
“I should lie down now.”
“Ah, yes.”
Leaving her unfinished tea behind, Elysia stood up to follow him.
His steps toward the bed came to a sudden halt.
“You say that I am perceptive, but,”
Elysia stared silently at his back.
Turning around slowly, he looked down at Elysia, who stood close by.
His amber eyes, illuminated by the moonlight, gazed directly at her.
“I don’t look after everyone just because they are a servant of this residence.”
Her gaze slowly dropped downward.
Before she knew it, Yulias had extended his hand toward her. Even though the bed was only a few steps away.
As if asking her to walk with him.
Elysia, who had held her breath for a moment, gently placed her hand over his.
Though she walked beside him as if nothing were wrong with their hands clasped, she wanted to hide the frantic pounding of her heart inside.
“Since I am a servant who attends to the Lady up close……”
Her voice trailed off.
It wasn’t intentional.
Truly, she couldn’t force any more words out.
“Elysia. ……Lisia!”
It was the exact moment her vision blurred and she collapsed toward the floor.
Yulias’s voice sounded muffled, before rapidly fading away into nothingness.

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