The Grand Duke's Maid Writes a Consultation Log Today - Chapter 7

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The Maid of the Grand Ducal House Writes a Counseling Log Today – Episode 007
Why on earth does this man say that he needs someone with such overwhelming gravity?
Elysia realized anew that everything about Yulias, from his appearance to his voice, was far from ordinary.
She already knew from a mere glance that his looks were magnificent, but surely no one could possess such a flawless voice as well.
“When you say that you need me…”
“Because the person Sheila needs right now is someone like you.”
It was exactly as she had expected.
Yulias meant that Elysia was the right fit as the person the Princess needed.
If that was the case, he could have just said so plainly; there was no need to speak in such a meaningful, suggestive manner.
Elysia laughed awkwardly and replied.
“Thank you for needing me. If my actions can help the Lady’s reputation…”
“Is one Belan sufficient as a hiring fee for a one-month adjustment period?”
“…I will do my best to ensure no flaw touches her reputation. By the way, when should I start coming to work?”
Elysia praised herself internally for having left the end of her sentence trailing.
As if he had received a satisfactory answer, he pulled out a single Belan and offered it to her.
Right, this was a job she had desperately scrambled to secure. And now, a one-month opportunity had been granted.
Quick wits wouldn’t put food on the table, and hesitation certainly wouldn’t pay off her debts.
Besides, with a single Belan, let alone a month, it was an amount that could cleanly liquidate her debts.
The weight of the single Belan held within her two hands felt greater than ever before.
“Your official start is tomorrow. Room and board will be provided at the Residence, so do not worry, and as for your younger brother…”
As Yulias paused to ponder about Joshua, Elysia spoke up with a bright smile.
“Since it is a workplace, it wouldn’t be right for me to bring my brother along.”
“…Is that so? If you are to work here, where will you leave him?”
Contrary to her expectation that he would tell her to handle it on her own, Yulias asked back.
Was he actually worried about Joshua?
Thinking that the man before her was surprisingly considerate, Elysia spoke circuitously to avoid falling out of favor with her employer.
“I am close with the neighbors, so I can leave him with them. My brother will surely understand completely.”
Elysia was not terribly worried. Joshua always followed her words well, and wasn’t he a brother who never threw tantrums?

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“No!”
However, life had a way of never flowing exactly as expected.
Elysia looked at Joshua with bewildered eyes.
“Joshua, let’s talk to Sis.”
“No! I don’t want to be away from Sis!!”
Shouting thunderously, Joshua slammed the door shut with a loud bang.
Yulias, standing behind Elysia, merely stared intently with his arms crossed.
You said your brother would surely understand completely.
Somehow, she felt the illusion that his gaze was saying exactly that.
Flustered, Elysia turned the doorknob several times, but naturally, it did not budge.
“Joshua. Are you angry? Huh?”
“I hate you, Sis!!!”
At Joshua’s roaring voice, Elysia tightly closed her eyes while keeping a strained smile on her face.
After finishing their conversation, the two had headed straight to the room where Sheila and Joshua were.
And Joshua had welcomed her joyfully, throwing his arms around Elysia as if he had been waiting…
Up to that point, it had been perfect.
‘Sis is going to work here for about a month, so Joshua and I have to stay apart for a bit. We’ll talk about the details when we get home…’
She had intended to share the joy that they no longer had to worry about making a living now that she had found work.
However, the smile vanished from Joshua’s face, and he pushed Elysia away.
To think he would go so far as to close the door along with a firm refusal of “No.”
Elysia knocked on the door repeatedly, trying her best to soothe him.
“Joshua, still, we have to go home. Huh? Let’s go home with Sis.”
“No! If we go home, Sis will just leave!”
“No, I won’t leave. I’m going to sleep at home with Joshua today.”
“You’re going to leave as soon as tomorrow comes, aren’t you? I’m not going! Go home by yourself, Sis!!!”
A screeching sound, like that of a baby bird, echoed from inside the room.
Elysia felt as though cold sweat was pouring down her spine.
Yulias was watching the entire situation unfold from behind her.
And even Sheila was still inside the room.
From the moment she had to be mindful of two separate individuals, she was already breaking out in a sweat.
“Joshua, why are you acting like this, so unlike your usual self? You always listen to Sis.”
“Right now, Sis! You’re not listening to me! I hate you, Sis!!!”
The fortunate thing was that Joshua seemed to be near the door, as he responded immediately even to Elysia’s gently coaxing voice.
Elysia let go of the doorknob she was holding and let out a sigh.
She debated whether she should ask Hilmaiten for help and get a key.
“Let him sleep at the Residence tonight.”
At Yulias’s words, Elysia turned around in surprise. He shrugged his shoulders, his arms still crossed.
“If you force the door open like that, he will only hate you more.”
“That is…”
“Will you be alright with that?”
At Yulias’s question, Elysia shook her head. She did not want to hurt Joshua by forcing the door open.
She felt she understood why the child expressed his hatred toward her.
Surely, if even his sister vanished from the space left empty by their parents…
He must be terrified. He’s scared.
Elysia sought to understand Joshua’s heart. However, there was just one thing.
Knock, knock.
“Joshua.”
“I’m not going!”
“Right, you don’t have to go.”
“What?!”
The sound of the doorknob rattling could be heard, as if Joshua was startled. Elysia spoke in a calm voice.
“You don’t have to go home. The Grand Duke said you can sleep here today.”
“Really?!”
The voice filtering through the door sounded much brighter than before.
“Yes, so will you open the door for me? We shouldn’t speak loudly at such a late hour. Let’s apologize and give our thanks.”
“…”
Joshua said nothing. As Elysia waited with patience, before long, the door opened with a rattling click.
Joshua poked his head out slightly.
“Is it true?”
“Yes.”
“Really, truly, we’re not going home?”
“Right. You trust Sis, don’t you?”
Only then did Joshua throw the door wide open. As Elysia scanned the inside of the room, she saw Sheila sitting at the desk, observing the situation.
Meanwhile, Joshua, who had suddenly thrown himself into Elysia’s arms, mumbled.
“Don’t leave me alone…”
Elysia stroked Joshua as she held him tightly in her embrace before letting him go.
“Now, let’s greet him properly.”
Joshua stopped acting spoiled and raised his head. Yulias was looking down at Joshua without any particular reaction.
“I am sorry, Grand Duke.”
“Very well. Sleep in this room tonight.”
“Thank you!”
“Joshua.”
As his voice grew loud with excitement, Elysia brought her index finger to her lips. Recognizing the gesture, Joshua shut his mouth with a sharp pop.
“You may make noise.”
“Really?!”
When the surprised Joshua asked back in a loud voice, Yulias nodded his head. His gaze directed toward the wide-open room.
To be precise, his gaze locked onto Sheila.
“It would be strange for a place with two children to be quiet. Instead, just don’t play until too late.”
“Yes!!! I won’t play until late! Thank you!!”
Joshua pressed his hands together and gave a polite bow from his stomach. Witnessing an atmosphere so starkly different from Sheila’s, Yulias unconsciously uncrossed his arms.
Elysia, having somehow managed the situation, took a breath of relief and enjoined Joshua.
“You mustn’t sleep late. Got it? Sis will come check on you.”
“What about you, Sis? Sleep with me!”
Joshua tugged at her sleeve. In truth, even if she could put her brother to sleep here, she had to visit their home.
She wanted to liquidate her debts while she had the money, and the desire to quickly sort out their belongings took precedence.
“Umm, Joshua.”
“Sleep together.”
“Pardon?”
Elysia turned her head in confusion. It was because the words had been spoken not by Joshua, but by Yulias.
He stared at Elysia intently and repeated himself.
“I told you to sleep here.”
Somehow, she felt the illusion that Yulias’s two eyes were staring at her with utter fixation.

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