The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 36

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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 036

Christen looked proudly at Roella, who was rejoicing with childlike innocence. Her face was glowing with an almost ecstatic light as she looked at what he had accomplished. Christen was looking at Roella, not out the window.

“And over there!”

Roella pointed to another location.

“Trash bins have been installed! Just as I suggested. Trash bins have been placed throughout the streets!”

Christen responded lightly. He had been receiving reports from Aidan about the operation of those trash bins. Including the daily morning collection and disposal of the gathered garbage.

Christen was researching how to collect the garbage and turn it into compost. Burning it was good too, but it seemed too wasteful to just burn all that garbage.

Fortunately, Acrasia had a relatively high proportion of scientists, so gathering scholars for research wasn’t difficult. They were currently conducting their research with great enthusiasm and dedication.

It was Roella who had made Acrasia a little better and helped it take one more step forward. Christen’s gaze deepened as he looked at Roella.

Roella continued to exclaim in admiration.

And Elisha quietly watched that scene.

Her hands, placed demurely on her knees, were trembling slightly. No one was paying any attention to Elisha. In contrast, Roella was…

‘With such a happy expression…’

She was acting as if she were alone with Christen. She found it disgusting how Roella only spoke to Christen. Why did the Grand Duke keep such a woman by his side?

Elisha looked down at her knees.

She was definitely here together with them in this carriage.

But the two of them weren’t looking at her. Whether it was intentional or not, the two kept talking only about things Elisha didn’t know about.

It was the same during work hours. Elisha couldn’t get a word in edgewise. That too was definitely Roella doing it on purpose. Roella seemed to dislike Elisha.

“Ah, Your Grace! Look at that building over there!”

Roella shouted excitedly again.

“It’s a newly built public restroom! Something I suggested!”

“Yes, the residents’ reaction has been very positive.”

“Really? That’s a relief. Restrooms are the most important thing for improving hygiene. It’s not pleasant having waste rolling around on the ground.”

Christen was smiling faintly while looking at Roella like that.

‘Ha!’

What was wrong with waste! She felt like throwing Roella into the slums where she used to live. Right now, Roella was definitely saying this for Elisha to hear!

She was definitely disparaging the place where she used to live and pointing fingers at Elisha’s life.

Elisha couldn’t shake the thought that everything Roella did was targeting her.

Meanwhile, Christen was looking only at Roella. Seeing Roella’s joy made him feel good too.

‘I wanted to see this kind of expression.’

Christen thought. Though he didn’t know why he felt that way.

The carriage carrying those who were looking at different things continued to move.

* * *

The carriage stopped at the Northern Central Plaza.

Roella looked around the plaza again. Even through the window, she could see how dramatically things had changed.

And suddenly she had this thought.

What would this city look like 100 years from now?

Would it be more developed than now? Would it become a cleaner, safer, and more livable place? Perhaps scientific technology would be extremely advanced, like in modern society.

Couldn’t I contribute something to that as well?

My dreams were growing bigger and bigger. My job satisfaction was truly at its peak. Thanks to the decent salary, my pay wasn’t just passing through my account but was steadily accumulating. As a result, more and more ideas kept coming to mind.

After all, wasn’t there a saying that the best treatment is financial treatment? I couldn’t even tell if I was tired.

“Your Grace.”

I turned to look at Christen.

“What do you think Acrasia will be like in 100 years?”

“100 years from now?”

“I mean imagining the Northern Territory 100 years from now. What kind of city it will have become. What will be needed. What industries will have developed.”

“Continue speaking.”

Christen was listening intently to my words. Thanks to that, I was excited and the words flowed smoothly.

“For example, the population will increase. People tend to flock to good cities. And we’ll need to maintain water and sewage systems, build more schools…”

I spoke while counting on my fingers.

“Medical facilities, markets, parks, libraries… all of that will change. How about Your Grace contributing to that? If we prepare the path forward, Acrasia’s future can be welcomed without worry.”

“…Good. Just as Lady Roella says, that’s truly a wonderful idea. It would be wonderful if we could create the city you dream of.”

* * *

Christen was looking at Roella, whose eyes sparkled with dreams.

Roella wasn’t just competent. She saw many things, thought about the people living there, and was looking ahead to the future 100 years from now.

Christen smiled without realizing it.

How could he let such a person go?

Roella turned her head toward Christen. Seeing the smile spreading across her face, Christen smiled too. He was being infected without knowing it. Now he couldn’t imagine being without Roella. Christen gazed at Roella with warm eyes.

And Elisha was watching such a Christen with cold eyes.

* * *

When we finished the Northern Territory tour and returned to the Grand Duke’s Castle, Christen sent Elisha away and called for me.

“Roella.”

“Yes, Your Grace.”

What important matter was he going to discuss?

“You saw Prince Chase at yesterday’s banquet, didn’t you?”

“Yes, I did.”

Christen asked while tapping the desk with his finger.

“How was he? Prince Chase, as you saw him.”

I hesitated for a moment. How did I see Prince Chase? I recalled Prince Chase whom I had directly observed yesterday and the content described in the original work.

“…I got the impression that he’s a very clever and calculating person.”

“Tell me specifically.”

“Throughout the conversation, His Highness was weighing Your Grace. With Lord Rentro and Your Grace on either side.”

Christen’s gaze became sharp.

Christen stroked his chin. His sunken expression didn’t look very pleased. That was understandable. I didn’t like people who played both sides either.

I carefully continued speaking.

“Prince Chase seemed to want Acrasia to be obedient to the Imperial Family. Whether it’s Lord Rentro or Your Grace, what seemed important was who would be more advantageous to the Imperial Family.”

Christen let out a deep sigh.

“Regardless of the Northern Territory’s future.”

“…Yes, Your Grace.”

It was obvious, seeing how he was considering Rentro, who would surely ruin the Northern Territory, as a successor.

Chase was merely the Emperor’s blade, moving solely to strengthen imperial power. And now that blade was pointed toward the Northern Territory.

I swallowed nervously.

“Your Grace… what do you plan to do?”

Christen looked out the window as he spoke.

“I’ll have to show him. The Northern Territory under my rule.”

Christen’s voice was quietly subdued. But I wondered if seeing such things would really change Prince Chase. That man only thinks about profit, after all.

“…Continue to keep a close watch on Prince Chase. I need your eyes.”

Is this asking me to become his confidant?

I nodded my head.

“I’ll do my best.”

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