The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 34

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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 034

Elisha stood by the window of the Grand Duke’s Castle Second Floor Guest Room, looking down below. She hid her body while slightly parting the curtains.

In the garden, Roella was having a conversation with several nobles.

Roella, wearing a light green dress, stood beside Christen, gracefully smiling as she greeted the guests.

As if… as if she were the master of this castle, welcoming Prince Chase’s party.

From what she had gathered by eavesdropping on the maids’ conversations, Roella’s circumstances weren’t particularly good either. She was from a ruined baronet house and had been sold here by her father.

Something stirred in Elisha’s chest as she looked down at Roella. Yet Roella was being recognized for her abilities at Christen’s side.

‘What’s so great about her!’

Moreover, why was Roella included in the position of welcoming Prince Chase’s party! When she herself couldn’t even show her face. Elisha’s gaze wouldn’t leave Roella.

Roella was more irritating than Grand Duke Christen, who had declared he didn’t want to come to the bedroom where Elisha was. She disliked Roella more. She couldn’t shake the thought that the Grand Duke wouldn’t have acted this way if not for that woman.

Christen lightly patted Roella’s shoulder. Roella smiled even more brightly and nodded.

The natural intimacy flowing between Christen and Roella provoked Elisha.

“You… won’t do.”

She had thought about getting along with Roella, about as much as an ant’s fingernail. Which meant hardly at all. She hadn’t planned to eliminate her like this though.

It seemed Roella was someone who shouldn’t be here.

Elisha touched her wrist. There remained a mark where blood had been drawn for the compatibility test. Elisha was an absolutely necessary existence to Grand Duke Christen.

Elisha smiled coldly.

No matter what, Elisha’s significance to Christen would be greater. So the opportunity was now. Roella had no right to live.

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When evening came, a welcome banquet for Prince Chase was held.

The Grand Banquet Hall of the Grand Duke’s Castle was splendidly decorated. Dozens of chandeliers shone brightly, and the long table was set with all kinds of precious foods.

I stood behind Christen, assisting him. I prepared to immediately hand over any necessary documents, and poured beverages as soon as they were needed.

Throughout the meal, Chase conversed with Christen about various topics. News from the Imperial Capital, the current state of the Northern Territory, economic conditions, and so on.

But within that conversation, there was constant probing and checking hidden beneath.

“The Northern Territory has developed considerably. I heard the quarry business has been successful.”

“Fortunately, that’s correct.”

“Whose planning was it?”

“My aide’s.”

Christen glanced at me briefly. Thanks to that, Chase’s gaze turned toward me. I didn’t panic and politely bowed my head.

He’s royalty, royalty. Phew. Does blue blood really flow in that man’s body too? There were rumors that blue blood flows in royal bodies.

“An aide… A female aide is quite rare. Moreover, I heard rumors that she’s compatible.”

“It’s my principle to place capable people in the right positions.”

“How interesting. I hear that young lady possesses outstanding abilities.”

Christen affirmed with silence.

“And I also heard news that there are two compatible individuals. Is that true?”

“Your information is quite fast.”

“I can’t help but be interested in the Grand Duke’s affairs.”

“It’s true that a new compatible individual has appeared.”

Christen was sparing with his words.

“Then who is guarding the Grand Duke’s side right now?”

“Miss Elisha.”

Since it was information he could find out anyway by inquiring at the temple separately, Christen told him readily.

Chase smiled while sipping his wine. But there was definitely something hidden behind that smile.

After the meal ended, the real drinking session began.

The nobles who had gathered to welcome the prince left one by one, and eventually only Christen, Chase, and Aidan remained.

I was about to leave as well, but Christen signaled with his eyes for me to stay. Was there something I needed to do?

Chase poured strong liquor and said.

“Grand Duke Christen, let’s speak honestly.”

“What do you mean?”

“His Imperial Majesty is worried. About the Grand Duke’s health condition. I heard the mana poisoning is serious, but it’s fortunate that you found a compatible person.”

“I’m grateful for His Imperial Majesty’s concern.”

“But the thing is…”

Chase put down his glass and looked straight at Christen.

“If something happens to the Grand Duke, what will become of the Northern Territory? You have no heir and haven’t married.”

“That won’t happen.”

“But shouldn’t we prepare for contingencies? Lord Rentro also carries Acrasia blood. How about making him your heir?”

“Is that the Imperial Family’s will?”

Christen’s voice asking that question was so cold that Chase smiled awkwardly.

“I’d rather dedicate the territory to the Empire than entrust the Northern Territory to Rentro.”

“Would you really go that far?”

Chase asked as if he found it interesting. Roella glared at such Chase coldly.

‘There should be limits to picking at someone’s wounds.’

Rentro who chased all the way here was really shameless too. Christen nodded as a sign of affirmation.

“Rentro will be a sinner forever.”

The two men’s gazes clashed tensely again. Chase was silent for a moment, then smiled broadly.

“I understand. I have no intention of forcing the matter. However…”

Chase looked at me with meaningful eyes.

“I hope you’ll definitely resolve the succession issue. His Imperial Majesty also considers that part very important. I think the Grand Duke knows how important the role Acrasia plays is.”

I couldn’t know exactly what he meant, but it felt rather cold.

Tsk. It would be nice if I had read the original novel to the end. Since I possessed the story while it was being serialized, I couldn’t know how the Imperial Family would turn out either. What I knew was that Chase continued such power struggles. Going back and forth everywhere.

The drinking session didn’t end until past midnight. Since Christen didn’t drink alcohol, only Chase was drunk and relaxed.

Good for him that the food went down his throat. I was so nervous I could barely eat!

It was definitely a comfortable occasion for Chase alone. Christen’s plate wasn’t emptied either.

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At the same time, Northern Village Outskirts.

Rentro Acrasia was sitting in a shabby inn room, grinding his teeth.

“Damn it…!”

He slammed the table in frustration, and the cheap wooden table creaked.

Not only was he kicked out of the Grand Duke’s Castle, but every inn refused him. It was a painful reminder of how strong the Acrasia Grand Ducal House’s influence was. Everyone in the Northern Territory was on Christen’s side.

The first inn rejected him saying ‘there are no rooms available.’ The second inn said ‘we’re not accepting guests.’ The third, fourth, fifth… they all gave the same response.

Rentro’s face flushed red.

He carried Acrasia blood. He was one of the legitimate heirs. Yet Christen wouldn’t even let him cross the threshold of the Grand Duke’s Castle. Someone like Christen had stripped away the qualification God had granted him.

“How dare he!”

Rentro paced around the room.

He had only managed to secure this inn room after paying three times the normal rate.

Even then, he couldn’t forget the disapproving look in the owner’s eyes.

“Arghhhh!”

Rentro clutched his head in his hands.

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