The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 21
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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 021
Christen nodded toward me as I shook my head reluctantly. Christen gently pushed my back once more.
“Try using it once.”
“Wh-why should I use this… I’m already using what I have just fine, Your Grace.”
There’s always a reason when something this expensive is being pushed on you. Maybe the workload will increase? Or perhaps there’s some difficult task I’ll have to do? As I trembled with nervousness, Christen spoke casually.
“I told you yesterday. That I was grateful.”
“Pardon?”
“Thanks to you, I was able to set the Northern Territory straight. This is a reward for that hard work. It’s also a request for you to continue doing so.”
“Good heavens.”
So this is company benefits. A kind of performance bonus? I swallowed my saliva and approached the typewriter that gleamed with its cherry-colored body as if tempting me. As I reached out my hand, my fingertips trembled.
Tap tap tap tap.
This smooth pressing sensation, the speed at which letters were printed quickly, and finally how comfortable my wrist felt…! I could say it was a perfect typewriter. I slightly covered my mouth to suppress the exclamation that was about to burst out.
“You know good quality when you see it. This item is worth every coin it costs. And the workshop only made exactly 3 of these. One of them! Is this fellow right here. Another one went to His Highness the Crown Prince this time.”
As expected, imperial marketing. In any case, it was definitely a good product.
“Do you like it?”
“Yes, Your Highness! I really love it!”
I was moved to the point of being overwhelmed. I wondered if I was really such a materialistic person. Actually, I’m usually someone who doesn’t get impressed easily, but it felt like suddenly upgrading from a 3G phone to a smartphone.
“Then please wrap it up.”
And my boss didn’t even ask about the price.
* * *
At that moment.
Unlike the peaceful Northern Territory, the capital was no different from a war zone. Prince Chase looked at the man standing before him with weary eyes.
“Don’t you have weekends?”
“If I don’t do this much, I won’t even get a chance to see Your Highness! Please forgive my rudeness.”
Prince Chase was the Crown Prince’s twin brother. Because they looked so similar, it was hard to find differences between the two, but there was one thing – their personalities were completely opposite.
While the Crown Prince had a cold and indifferent personality, Chase was somewhat more human, you could say. To put it simply, he was someone you could actually approach.
Moreover, since Prince Chase and the Crown Prince were close, many people went through Prince Chase when they had business with the imperial family.
And Rentro Acrasia, who had come to see Prince Chase now, was one of those people.
He was Christen’s younger cousin.
“You must lend me your support, Your Highness. As you know, Christen may not be able to continue his lineage. There are rumors that he found a suitable person, but those are just rumors. No one knows Christen’s current physical condition, do they? What if Christen dies in battle? You must help me make my son Christen’s adopted heir! This is for the Northern Territory and the Empire, Your Highness!”
“Haah…”
Prince Chase let out a sigh.
‘What annoying whining.’
Of course, some of what Rentro was saying did make sense.
The fact that Grand Duke Christen suffered from severe mana poisoning was known even in the Imperial Capital. The Emperor was also deeply worried about that aspect. He had even ordered Christen to marry quickly and produce an heir, but only met with resistance.
Something about asking if he thought of him as a stud horse.
Since he had shouted that in front of the Emperor, there was nothing more to say.
In any case, Christen had been protecting his life well as he had boasted. But it was also true that the Northern Territory seemed precarious as things stood.
Chase pressed his forehead firmly.
“Then you can go and talk to Christen yourself. I don’t understand why you’re coming to me with this.”
“As you know, Christen is someone you can’t reason with. Right now he just keeps repeating that the Northern Territory is safe. He’ll only understand if we show him that the Imperial Family shares the same intentions as me. So please, Your Highness.”
“You want me to go to the Northern Territory with you?”
“Yes, that’s right. If that happens, His Majesty the Emperor will be pleased as well.”
Chase let out a sigh. Regardless of Rentro’s intentions, it was true that he was worried about the Northern Territory. Moreover, the Emperor was also concerned about Christen’s deteriorating physical condition. He was curious about how well the compatible person they had found was performing her duties.
‘Indeed, there is a need to check it out directly.’
The Crown Prince, who was currently preparing for abdication, couldn’t hide his concerns either, so it would be good for Chase to go and confirm the situation and help stabilize the Northern Territory. This was exactly what Chase, called the Crown Prince’s shadow, was supposed to do.
Scratching the Empire’s itchy spots.
Chase glanced at Rentro.
“Then what will you do for me?”
“…I will do anything you desire, Your Highness! Even if you ask me to offer the lands of the Northern Territory, I will do so!”
Rentro was already speaking as if he had become the owner of the Northern Territory. Chase let out a bitter laugh and said.
“We’ll discuss compensation later. Go and prepare. We’ll depart within a week.”
“Thank you!”
Chase clicked his tongue as he watched the pathetic figure of Rentro’s retreating back.
Rentro fears Christen.
‘And yet he’s so full of greed.’
For now, he planned to make all decisions after going to the Northern Territory.
* * *
Having good equipment seems to make ideas flow and work efficiency improve. The reason Monday morning’s commute to work is so enjoyable is probably because of the new typewriter.
I exchanged cheerful morning greetings and sat down in front of the typewriter. Only Aidan was in the office.
Where did Christen go? He wasn’t in the bedroom either.
Now I’m working here too. With a new desk, new chair, and new typewriter.
“The new typewriter looks really nice, Miss Roella.”
“Yes, it’s really good! The previous one was good too, but this one is even better. I’m truly grateful to His Grace the Grand Duke.”
“Hahaha, who would have thought His Grace the Grand Duke would be so considerate. I haven’t even received a single pen as a gift all this time.”
“Pardon?”
“Well, never mind. I was just joking, so don’t worry about it, Miss Roella. Anyway, how was it when you went out yesterday? Yesterday was the first day they operated the fountain. He said he wanted to show it to you.”
I didn’t hear him say that. So yesterday was the first time.
I recalled the fountain I saw yesterday. It certainly was beautiful. And I was also surprised by the Grand Ducal House’s decision to display ancient artwork in the plaza.
“It was spectacular. I felt proud that the construction seems to be going well.”
“Right? This is all thanks to the stone that Miss Roella threw. The bad frog got hit and died, and then a useful frog came in, didn’t it.”
That’s probably praise for Jayman. I was laughing and agreeing when Aidan asked.
“Was everything else alright too?”
“Ah, well.”
Actually, there was one more thing I had been thinking about. Aidan observed my expression and asked again.
“Please say whatever it is. Whatever it is, it will help the Northern Territory.”
“No… we’ve maintained the roads and installed fountains, but… I thought the streets looked a bit messy. I wondered if waste disposal might be inadequate…”
“Waste… disposal?”
“Yes.”
“Right now people burn trash in individual incinerators or… I see. It’s rolling around in the streets.”
“Exactly. I was thinking about collecting it all in one place for disposal. We could separate recyclable materials, and burn or bury what can’t be recycled. It’ll decompose eventually…”
“Ohhhhh! That would definitely be effective!”
I smiled awkwardly while looking at Aidan’s sparkling face.
I didn’t do anything amazing. I just shared common knowledge from Earth. Don’t look at me with such burdensome eyes.
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