The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 25

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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 025

Is this really something light enough to be expressed with such casual words?

Christen let out a long sigh. He didn’t know anymore. He pressed his forehead firmly as if a headache was coming on and said.

“What if it were the opposite case?”

“Pardon?”

“If Miss Roella’s numbers were higher. I’m asking what would happen to Miss Elisha then.”

“Ah.”

Aidan grabbed his chin with a troubled expression. That was also a concern in its own way.

“Well. I suppose we’ll have to think about that part too.”

“In times like these, leaving my position doesn’t seem right. Even if I select my aide, I think it would be better to postpone my vacation.”

“Thank you, Lady Rosette.”

This was truly an unavoidable situation. It seemed that only with Lady Rosette present could the Grand Duke’s Castle maintain its center amidst all this chaos.

Christen, Aidan, and Lady Rosette fell into thought with contemplative expressions.

And their thoughts were all pointing to one person.

Roella.

The sudden appearance of Elisha had shaken the stability of the Grand Duke’s Castle like an alarm bell.

* * *

Elisha slowly looked around the reception room. Coming here after living outside in the cold, dry conditions, it felt as if her curled-up fingers were finally straightening.

Warmth seemed to flow through her body that had grown cold from not eating properly for several days. Elisha let out a soft sigh as she drank her tea.

When the article about conducting compatibility tests was first published, Elisha was someone completely unrelated.

But she had a dream not long ago.

It was a strange dream. She couldn’t properly understand it, and countless people appeared in it. In that dream, Elisha herself was by Grand Duke Christen’s side. Grand Duke Christen looked at Elisha and whispered.

‘Thank you, Elisha. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have survived. You are the light of Acrasia, and my light. Thank you so much for staying by my side.’

That voice alone was vivid. The fact that he was the famous Grand Duke Christen was also certain.

Even Elisha from the slums, ignorant as she was, could recognize that fact.

‘I love you.’

The owner of that confession was none other than Elisha herself. So it was right for Elisha to come here.

In search of destiny.

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The day Elisha’s compatibility test results would be announced. It was exactly three weeks since Elisha had arrived.

The Grand Duke’s Castle was enveloped in a strange tension. Soon, priests from the temple would arrive.

The compatibility test was complex and precise. To confirm whether one had a constitution that resonated with dragon magic, multiple stages of testing were required. Elisha’s stay at the temple yesterday was also because of those tests, as far as they knew.

Lady Rosette had been unable to hide her nervousness since this morning, and Aidan sat blankly at his office desk. His fingers weren’t moving at all.

Christen was sitting at his desk with documents spread out before him, but he was well aware that he had read the same line three times already.

“Your Grace.”

Aidan spoke up cautiously.

“If Elisha’s numbers turn out to be higher…”

“Enough. I don’t know how many times you’re going to say the same thing.”

It should be good news if someone with higher compatibility appeared, yet he couldn’t understand why the atmosphere felt like a funeral home.

At that moment, the office door opened.

“Good morning, Aidan!”

Roella entered with a bright smile. Her voice was as cheerful and energetic as always. She seemed to have slept well yesterday too, as her eyes were full of life.

Aidan turned to look at Roella in surprise. Christen also raised his head to gaze at her.

“R-Roella…”

Aidan’s voice trembled as he called her name. He studied Roella’s face. Far from showing any signs of anxiety, she was nothing but bright and cheerful.

“Isn’t the weather really nice today? I went for a morning walk and saw that the flowers in the garden have bloomed so beautifully.”

Roella said as she walked to her seat. She stroked the neatly stacked documents on her desk with a satisfied expression.

“Oh, Aidan. I finished organizing all the documents you left with me yesterday. I also reviewed all the contracts with the Northern Merchant Guild and the quarry. I’ve marked any problematic clauses separately, so please check them later.”

“Ah…”

Aidan stared at Roella blankly. She’s talking about documents in this situation? No, why is she so calm? Am I the only one who’s nervous?

“And Your Grace.”

Roella turned her head toward Christen.

“Regarding preparations for next week’s meeting with the Northern Lords, I asked Lady Rosette and she said I could handle organizing the meeting minutes. I’m quite fast at stenography. If it’s alright with you, may I do it?”

Christen gazed at Roella quietly.

Since Roella was acting so naturally, Christen’s tension also eased. In fact, Roella had already proven her abilities. Even aside from nighttime duties, Roella was establishing herself as an essential presence in the Grand Duke’s Castle during the day as well. Her relaxed attitude was understandable.

“If you want to, that’s fine.”

“Thank you. I’ll work hard as always!”

She no longer said she’d work hard “like something” as she used to. Christen blinked. Come to think of it, he wondered why he had been worrying at all. Roella was Roella, and Elisha was Elisha.

Roella sat at her seat humming a tune and began her work.

Aidan couldn’t hold back and asked.

“Um, Roella. Today is when the test results come out. Doesn’t it bother you at all?”

“Should I be nervous? Hmm, I thought I was already working here with recognition from the Grand Duke’s Castle, even without that. Work efficiency has improved thanks to me. You acknowledged it too, Aidan, and Lady Rosette praised me as well.”

She continued with a bright smile.

“So, even if I can’t fulfill my role as a suitable candidate…”

Roella paused for a moment. Her eyes were clearer than usual.

“I can still work here. With my own abilities.”

Aidan froze as if his breath had stopped, staring at Roella. He hadn’t expected to hear such words.

Christen bit his lip slightly.

‘With my own abilities.’

Those words stirred something strange in Christen’s chest.

Roella had already proven her worth and believed that would protect her. It was the survival instinct of a four-year office worker.

‘You can’t just fire an employee who’s shedding blood, sweat, and tears to improve the company’s performance.’

Roella shrugged her shoulders. Her face showed absolute confidence that she would never be fired. Then she lifted her chin with a proud expression.

At that sight, Aidan clapped his hands and spoke with an admiring voice.

“If it were me, I wouldn’t have been able to sleep all night.”

“There’s absolutely nothing to worry about.”

Roella waved her hand and laughed.

“Your Grace, should I leave?”

“Of course not.”

“See, Aidan? I have no need to be nervous.”

Roella burst into laughter. That laughter filled the office, erasing their tension. Thanks to that, Aidan and Christen also regained their composure. Roella started humming as she resumed her work.

Christen found himself smiling without realizing it. Watching Roella made his heart feel at ease. It gave him confidence that he could handle any task well.

The regular sound of Roella turning through documents could be heard. Christen also turned his gaze back to his own documents. Fortunately, this time he was able to read them properly.

Aidan looked back and forth between Christen and Roella. Something was strange. Somehow, it seemed like the two of them were becoming more alike.

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