The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 16

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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 016

The nobles spoke with faces full of dissatisfaction.

“I’ll be treated like an old man and retreat to the back room. I don’t want that to happen to me. The truth is, haven’t we eaten well enough? It’s not like they’re asking us to spit everything back out, so I’m satisfied with what we have now and want to try doing things properly from now on. I have to think about my children too!”

“You…! Have you been swayed by that fox-like woman?”

“Fox-like? She seemed more like a charming granddaughter. And listen here. Count Sroil should also read the room!”

“What room to read!”

“Didn’t you see the way His Grace looks at Lady Roella? Hmm?”

“Sh-she’s just a compatible one! And she’s practically a commoner! What could such a woman possibly mean to His Grace that you’d say such things!”

“Not all compatible ones have lived as mistresses and bore illegitimate children. Some of them became duchesses. And not all compatible ones were commoners either.”

Another noble who had been keeping his mouth shut cleared his throat and spoke up.

“I think the same way. What if Lady Roella suddenly bears His Grace’s child! Wouldn’t that solve the problem that has been troubling the Northern Territory all this time!”

“That’s right. Or Count Sroil, why don’t you try it? Strip your niece’s clothes like before and push her into His Grace’s bedroom.”

“Ah, that! Why bring up that story! It was something we all worked together on! Didn’t everyone agree it was for the Northern Territory! The bloodline was about to be cut off, so now…!”

“Exactly. His Grace didn’t budge despite all sorts of schemes we tried. How fortunate that Lady Roella is of noble birth, even if she’s of lower rank.”

Count Sroil opened his lips but no words came out. He was angry and resentful about what happened today, but he couldn’t help but acknowledge that their words were right.

Count Sroil irritably shot up from his seat.

“Then everyone should go ahead and try. If you don’t want to be called old, you have to do something!”

Count Sroil stormed out of the room fuming. He came out with great momentum, but he couldn’t help his steps slowing down as he walked.

“Phew.”

It seemed inevitable that his energy was failing as he aged. Seeing how he thought Roella’s words weren’t entirely wrong. Or perhaps his stubbornness was weakening.

“Well, if I’ve been eating well for 2 years, that’s quite a lot.”

It all started with his brother-in-law’s business failure. What was supposed to be providing a way to live when his brother-in-law’s entire family was about to be thrown onto the streets had turned into this. At least it was fortunate that His Grace had forgiven them. Now that his brother-in-law’s family had found their place again, Count Sroil thought this was enough.

He walked on weakly.

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At that moment.

Aidan was still savoring Roella’s heroic tale from today. The sight of Roella instantly subduing Count Sroil had left a deep impression on Aidan.

Aidan spoke with a voice full of admiration.

“It was truly amazing. That stubborn Count Sroil shut his mouth tight! I wonder if Lady Roella is bold or fearless.”

“She probably found courage in the face of truth.”

Christen shrugged his shoulders and replied.

At first, he had simply hoped that Roella wouldn’t be intimidated in that situation and would speak her opinions well. If Roella could endure it, he had planned to continue having her attend meetings.

But Roella had done more than that. In fact, Christen hadn’t expected that much either. Who would have thought Roella would silence Count Sroil and the other nobles.

Roella’s tone at that time had some point that made people angry. It definitely seemed intentional.

Recalling Count Sroil’s face turning bright red and trembling made him feel refreshed inside.

“I’m thinking of hiring her as an aide. What do you think?”

“…I was waiting for when you would say that, Your Grace. Wouldn’t it be more efficient for Lady Roella to change positions when it comes to handling work as well?”

“Then have you convey the message to Lady Roella. Consult with Lady Rosette as well. The position should be around here.”

“Yes, Your Grace!”

Christen was thinking of bringing Roella closer to him. Roella had shown abilities that exceeded what was expected of her position. For Christen, Roella had become an indispensable person, both in terms of capability and in other aspects.

Christen was generous to those who showed ability.

“What’s your current monthly salary?”

“I receive 70 ecra per month.”

“I’ll arrange for Miss Roella to be paid 50 ecra per month. Does that seem sufficient?”

“Compared to the young lady’s abilities, it seems insufficient.”

Aidan said seriously.

Christen nodded at his words. That amount should satisfy Roella.

“Then I’ll be going.”

Aidan headed to Rosette’s office with light steps. He planned to discuss with Rosette about moving the desk and transferring Roella’s office supplies.

However, contrary to Aidan’s expectation that she would be pleased, Lady Rosette was negative.

“Are you saying you want to take Miss Roella away now, Mr. Aidan?”

“Yes, since His Grace the Grand Duke wishes it… that’s the plan.”

“That’s impossible, Mr. Aidan.”

“Pardon?”

Aidan’s eyes widened in surprise. This was the first time Lady Rosette had opposed Christen’s wishes.

“Miss Roella has been a great help to me as well. Do you think it’s easy to handle both the head maid’s duties and the head butler’s duties? Without Miss Roella, I would have to shoulder all those heavy workloads alone again.”

“…Miss Roella was doing such work too…?”

“She helped distribute work among the maids and servants, handled complaints between them, and assisted with salary processing matters. Is that all? She was also involved in creating monthly budgets. I need Miss Roella too. I will speak directly to His Grace the Grand Duke. I absolutely cannot give up Miss Roella.”

“Well…”

“If you still insist on proceeding, I will submit my resignation letter.”

It was a terrible statement.

Everyone acknowledged that the Grand Duke’s Castle had been maintained until now precisely because Lady Rosette was there. What if Lady Rosette were absent? They might have already become beggars sitting on the streets.

Aidan slowly backed away. Now was the time to retreat.

There was no chance to speak to Roella, who had been watching Aidan and Rosette nervously inside the office. Aidan was driven out, overwhelmed by Lady Rosette’s momentum.

“Huh.”

Aidan scratched his head. He hadn’t even considered this scenario. What should he do about this? It seemed the Grand Duke’s decision would be necessary. Aidan fled as fast as he could from Rosette’s resignation letter threat.

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I watched Lady Rosette’s mood carefully. Actually, I had thought Lady Rosette’s workload was excessive too. How could she handle all that work alone? It was only possible because Lady Rosette was such a capable person; it would have been impossible for anyone else.

I could understand why Aidan fled like that in the face of Lady Rosette’s forcefulness.

Is this castle a bit large? Are there quite a few attendants employed to maintain the large castle? And are there just one or two business partners?

The fact that they had never once raised complaints meant that Lady Rosette had properly fulfilled her role as a control tower all this time.

She was an amazing person in a different way from me.

Lady Rosette sighed and turned her gaze to me.

“Gasp!”

I straightened up and smiled brightly. Lady Rosette smiled awkwardly.

“Was I too unilateral? Not even asking for Miss Roella’s thoughts.”

Lady Rosette was showing a vulnerable side. Lady Rosette sat down in her seat with a tired face. I quickly wagged my tail cheerfully.

“No, my lady. I understand your feelings as well. I think His Grace should also acknowledge the many things Lady Rosette does for the Grand Duke’s Castle.”

“In the past, I at least had overflowing passion, but now I don’t even have the energy for that. At least it’s been bearable since Miss Roella arrived.”

Lady Rosette pressed her hand to her forehead. She truly looked utterly exhausted.

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