The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 19

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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 019

My heart felt light, my wallet felt light too… but my hands were heavy as I returned. I was grateful that Heutnen came along. Without him, I wouldn’t have been able to carry all these things at once.

What I was even more grateful for was the fact that Heutnen personally carried the items all the way to the front of my bedroom.

That probably wasn’t included in his work duties. It was a kindness that Heutnen showed me.

“I’d like to carry them inside for you, but that would be improper, so I’ll stop here.”

“Thank you, Heutnen. Thanks to you, I really enjoyed shopping. I bought everything I needed. And I was able to buy the books I wanted to read too.”

“Not at all. This was just part of my duties. I enjoyed it too thanks to you, Miss Roella. The bread and beverage you bought were delicious as well.”

“Ah, you mean the bread we bought from that street stall in front of the bookstore? The one with thinly sliced apples and ham!”

“That’s right. I’d passed by it many times but never thought to try it, but thanks to you I got to taste it.”

“I totally agree with that. It was really delicious. It’s a taste I’d want to have again next time.”

It tasted like the junk food they used to sell in front of school. It also reminded me of the taste from school front snack shops. You know, those freshly baked waffles in front of school with apple jam and fresh cream spread on them. The familiar taste made me buy and eat two of them.

I felt like I’d gone out to have fun with a friend, so I was really grateful to Heutnen.

“Let’s go eat together again next time.”

“Sounds good, Heutnen. Ah, but before that. This is a gift.”

I pulled out Heutnen’s gift from a bag I had set aside separately. It was a reward for acting as my porter all this time. It was also a reward for dragging things around all day today.

It wasn’t anything grand, just gloves that knights frequently used.

“It’s nothing special. But still…”

“Thank you! I’ll use it gratefully!”

Heutnen said with a reddened face. Why does he look like that? Like someone receiving a gift for the first time. Heutnen rubbed his face vigorously then took a deep breath. Only then did his complexion return somewhat to normal.

“Sorry, Miss Roella. It’s my first time receiving a gift from a woman.”

“We’re workplace colleagues. Of a sort.”

“Yes, of course. Anyway, I’ll use it gratefully, Miss Roella. Please come find me next time if you need anything.”

After exchanging final greetings with Heutnen, we parted ways. Then I moved the things I bought today into my room one by one. I planned to organize my room and read books in my remaining time. The tax laws in this world were incredibly complex too.

I should study a bit and put something in my empty head.

I also organized the Imperial culture books I bought for light reading. I bought some history books too.

The past Roella had clearly lived completely disconnected from books. Everything in the room was just cosmetics and such. Seriously, what did she do with her life? Did she just spend all her time applying makeup to her face?

By the time I finish reading all this, I should at least look like a proper citizen of the Empire.

From living here, I definitely noticed there were cultural differences.

Tsk, I don’t know when I’ll go to the Imperial Capital, but I should work hard at this. Hehe, for my grand goal!

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After confirming that the roads were being maintained and returning to the manor, Christen headed straight to the training ground. Since the Northern Territory bordered monster habitats, it could maintain the largest military force. There was a difference compared to the Western Region, Southern Region, and Eastern Region.

That’s why the training ground was among the largest as well. The Grand Duke from 3 generations ago had cleared all the back plains to make it into a training ground.

Besides those on duty today, most of the knights staying in the knight quarters had gathered there.

And.

Christen’s eyes flashed. It was because Heutnen, surrounded by his colleagues and having a conversation, caught his eye.

“So this is the gift Miss Roella bought you?”

“Hey, it’ll wear out. Stop touching it.”

“What do you mean the leather will wear out! Wow, Heutnen. Getting gifts from women and all. I could tell from when you, who wasn’t even on duty, went running out. Whenever it was about Miss Roella, you’d run around like a puppy with its tail on fire.”

“When did I ever do that? You’re exaggerating.”

A gift? Did Roella give him a gift? Christen’s gaze turned to the gloves Heutnen was holding in his hands. They were clearly recently purchased men’s gloves. They were also items frequently used by knights.

Why would Roella give those to Heutnen?

“And it’s not like that. Miss Roella bought them for me as a thank you. For helping her carry things today.”

“This kid who finds it annoying when his own mother asks him to go shopping with her. He sure knows how to say it’s nothing.”

“Stop that and just confess already! Of course, Miss Roella’s stock is rising quite high in the Northern Territory right now. I heard she gave Count Sroil a good blow? The rumors are everywhere. Count Sroil’s youngest son is in the Knight Order. That guy’s been going around bragging about it himself?”

“That guy’s mouth is too loose. Anyway, Heutnen, try confessing!”

His fellow knights egged Heutnen on.

Christen’s eyes flashed. Confession? What confession. How strange. It was obvious that Roella had no interest or thoughts about that guy, yet he could see him getting his hopes up for nothing. Roella was someone who was in love with work.

Heutnen blushed and denied it.

“Stop talking nonsense! I’ll handle it myself. Oh! Your Grace the Grand Duke!”

At Heutnen’s shout, the relaxed knights jumped to their feet.

Christen greeted them with a darkly sunken expression.

His gaze was fixed on the gloves Heutnen was holding and wouldn’t let go.

“Those are gloves I haven’t seen before.”

“Ah, yes. That’s right. These are gloves I newly acquired, Your Grace.”

“I see. You’ll be able to use them very usefully.”

“Pardon?”

“We’ll be departing for training soon. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to join you, but it will be a good opportunity to elevate your achievements. Aidan is currently scouting for a suitable location, so everyone should prepare mentally.”

Christen spoke coldly.

Heutnen and the other knights let out sighs. They had been resting comfortably since the last battle, but thinking about departing for training made them feel gloomy. In the blooming spring, no less.

“Yes, Your Grace!”

“Perhaps Heutnen anticipated this situation. Judging by the fact that he bought gloves.”

“Ah… They do seem sturdy!”

Christen nodded and then turned his body sharply to leave the training ground. It was enough to confirm that Heutnen had returned. Roella must have returned too.

Since she returned home at a reasonable time, not late, the thing he was worried about wouldn’t happen either.

Well, things like Roella being late for her bedtime.

Of course, he never thought that coming to confirm that would lead to learning about the gift Heutnen had received.

“Ha, a gift.”

Christen gritted his teeth. The sight of Heutnen treasuring it also kept bothering him.

“A knight of the Grand Ducal House with such a lovestruck expression…”

Christen walked roughly. As he entered the castle, Aidan came into view.

Aidan happened to be having a conversation with Roella. They were on the second floor landing, and they looked very harmonious.

‘What a nice atmosphere they have.’

The weather was dusty and unpleasant, yet he couldn’t understand why they were all smiling like that.

“Your Grace the Grand Duke! Please come up! My goodness, do you know what I received?”

“What on earth is it? You’re being noisy.”

“Look at this! It’s a new fountain pen that just came in! Miss Roella gave it to me as a gift!”

“…A gift?”

His ears perked up at the word gift. Another gift? This time it’s Aidan?

For some reason, Christen felt a sudden surge of irritation welling up inside him.

“Yes, Your Grace! They say there’s a gift for Your Grace too, so please come up quickly!”

Christen hesitated.

…There’s a gift for me too?

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