The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 37

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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 037

5 PM, Small Banquet Room.

Unlike yesterday’s Grand Banquet Hall, today’s space was much smaller and more intimate. At the round table sat only four people: Christen, Chase, Aidan, and me.

To accomplish what Christen wanted, I was seated diagonally across where Chase could see me clearly.

Prince Chase entered the banquet room with a gentle smile.

“Today has a more comfortable atmosphere.”

“While formality has its place, sometimes we need frank conversation, don’t you think?”

Christen said, gesturing to a chair. For Christen, this was a kind tone toward Prince Chase.

Chase glanced at me as he took his seat.

“Miss Roella is joining us again today.”

He was looking at me with interest.

“She’s my aide. She always accompanies me to important occasions.”

“You seem to trust your aide quite considerably. It’s good to see.”

Chase let out a laugh. Soon after, the meal began.

At first, light conversation flowed. The weather, Northern Territory’s scenery, recent news from the Imperial Capital, and so on.

But when the main course arrived, the atmosphere changed.

“Grand Duke.”

Chase said, raising his wine glass.

“Let’s speak honestly. His Imperial Majesty has given me a mission. To confirm the Northern Territory’s stability, and if there are problems, to find solutions.”

“Problems… what specific problems are you referring to?”

“The succession issue.”

Chase spoke bluntly. There must be a reason for bringing up yesterday’s conversation again.

Chase sipped his wine slowly. His gaze was dark and deep.

Chase leaned forward as he spoke.

“Even if there’s a suitable candidate, it’s ultimately just a temporary measure. Wouldn’t the most certain method be for the Grand Duke to marry and produce an heir?”

“…That’s a matter I’ll handle myself.”

Hmm. I understood what Prince Chase was saying.

But thinking about it in reverse, it sounded like if another heir appeared, they might eliminate Christen.

I studied Prince Chase’s expression, but couldn’t read any emotion. He really is someone to be cautious of.

“Of course. But the Imperial Family can’t help but worry. The Northern Territory is the Empire’s shield. If the Northern Territory wavers, the entire Empire becomes endangered.”

Chase paused briefly before continuing.

“That’s why His Imperial Majesty is considering Lord Rentro as one alternative. Having Lord Rentro accompany us here was His Imperial Majesty’s will.”

Even the Emperor? This is getting dangerous. Rentro already had children.

The Emperor seemed only interested in continuing the Grand Ducal House’s bloodline.

The air in the banquet hall instantly froze.

Christen set down the knife he was holding with a sharp tap on the table.

But Prince Chase paid no mind and continued speaking.

“He carries Acrasia’s blood, is of appropriate age, is married, and has a son. As a succession structure, it’s stable. There are other methods too. Shouldn’t the Grand Duke show the Imperial Family a way to put their minds at ease?”

The two men faced off tensely.

If he doesn’t want Rentro, does that mean he should get married and have children? What is this, leaving a child in someone’s care? It was absurd.

Prince Chase might have come here targeting this from the beginning. He’s probably just trying to use Rentro as a key. Actually, this was the first time I learned the conversation had gone into such detail.

Prince Chase had indeed introduced women to Christen before. It was one of the original episodes. That woman acted as a quite significant extra character. She was a female supporting character, after all.

Her role was to provoke the female protagonist, and thanks to that, I remembered their love had gained momentum rapidly.

Hmm, but before that, the knight of death comes.

I organized my emerging thoughts and focused my attention on Chase again.

Chase’s expression was still gentle, but his eyes were sharp.

I carefully opened my mouth.

“Excuse me, but may I say something?”

In the end, I couldn’t hold back and interjected. Both men’s gazes turned toward me.

Chase raised his eyebrows slightly. It meant for me to speak.

“What opinion does the aide have?”

“Your Highness said your concern is the stability of the Northern Territory.”

“That’s correct.”

“Then do you consider the Northern Territory currently unstable?”

Chase fell silent for a moment. Well, it was forced. The Northern Territory was running more stably than ever before.

“…That’s not the case, but I worry about things that haven’t happened yet. That’s my job.”

Chase slipped away like a snake. But I didn’t just let it slide.

“The Northern Territory is currently very stable. The economy is growing, the people are satisfied, and demon defense is being carried out perfectly. All of this is thanks to Grand Duke Christen’s rule.”

I caught my breath for a moment and continued.

“The lack of an heir could be a problem. But more important than that is the fact that right now, at this moment, there’s a capable ruler who can lead the Northern Territory well, isn’t it? His Grace is still young.”

Chase stared at me intently.

“Please continue.”

“Lord Rentro may carry Acrasia’s blood, but does he have the ability to rule the Northern Territory? Can he earn the people’s trust? Can he protect the Northern Territory from demons?”

I stared straight at Chase. Stop trying to avoid reality. Unless he truly wants the Northern Territory to collapse!

“If His Majesty truly desires the stability of the Northern Territory, wouldn’t it be right to support the most excellent ruler right now?”

Silence flowed.

Chase slowly smiled.

“An interesting opinion, Miss Roella.”

Did I persuade him?

He spoke to Christen.

“You keep good people by your side, Grand Duke. But what His Majesty wants is certainty, Grand Duke. You know he’s someone who values visible results. Please keep that in mind.”

The dinner ended like that.

Ugh, I’m getting indigestion. Do I have to eat like this every day!

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The next day.

Today there were no appointments with Prince Chase.

Phew, thank goodness.

Christen and Aidan went out with Elisha to handle some Knight Order business for a while. So I was left alone organizing documents when a maid came looking for me. Carrying a letter.

Nothing was written on the envelope. When I tore it open, a single note fell out with a thud.

Here it comes.

This was exactly when Rentro had approached Roella in the original story. He had proposed poisoning, targeting the moment when Roella’s position became unstable due to there being two suitable candidates. It seemed like that event was about to unfold.

I had already thought about what to do if this happened. Today, I would meet with Rentro.

I organized the documents I had been reviewing and left a note saying I would return later. Then I stood up with gleaming eyes.

First, I went to find Lady Rosette. Lady Rosette looked at me with surprised eyes.

“Is something wrong, Miss Roella?”

“Ah. There’s something I need to discuss with you. I have to go out right now.”

I shared the note I had received with Lady Rosette. Lady Rosette’s face hardened stiffly after checking the note.

“This is…”

“Yes. Lord Rentro wants to meet with me, my lady. Please help me.”

I couldn’t go meet that bastard without any safety measures. Who knows what he might do to me?

Lady Rosette nodded with a dark expression.

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