The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 39

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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 039

 

Aidan spoke urgently.

 

“You mustn’t! It’s too dangerous!”

 

“But will such a good opportunity come again? We can find out who’s behind Lord Rentro, whether he has sympathizers in the Northern Territory. And we’ll be able to monitor whether the Imperial Family is truly on his side.”

 

Christen fell into a long silence.

 

Please allow it. Just a little probing and he seemed like he’d spill everything. He looked that careless.

 

He tapped the desk with his fingers, lost in thought. I waited for him anxiously.

 

Finally, Christen opened his mouth.

 

“…Fine.”

 

“Your Grace!”

 

Aidan objected, but Christen raised his hand to stop him.

 

“But there are conditions. You absolutely cannot move alone. Someone will always follow you like a shadow. And you’ll report daily. If I judge it dangerous, you’ll stop immediately.”

 

“Understood.”

 

“And you must never overdo it. I don’t want Lady Roella to get hurt.”

 

His gaze was serious. I nodded. How thoughtful of him.

 

“Yes, Your Grace. I promise.”

 

Christen sighed softly and spoke.

 

I clenched my fists tightly.

 

‘Good. This time I’ll make it different from the original.’

 

I’ll stop Rentro’s conspiracy, protect Christen, and…

 

I’ll survive too.

 

* * *

 

The next day.

 

Prince Chase woke early and stood on the balcony of the Grand Duke’s Castle.

 

Dawn mist gently enveloped the Northern Territory. The sun slowly rose, clearing away the mist, and beneath it the landscape of the north was revealed.

 

‘The Northern Territory is currently very stable.’

 

Roella’s voice echoed in his ears. She had spoken with conviction, as if there wasn’t a shred of doubt.

 

Chase pondered those words as he looked down below.

 

He could see the village spread out below the Grand Duke’s Castle. And beyond that, the vast territory of the north stretched out.

 

“Stable…”

 

Chase murmured quietly.

 

In truth, he had expected the Northern Territory to be in chaos. He had thought Christen was suffering from Mana Poisoning, had no heir, and would be experiencing economic difficulties.

 

But the scene before him was different.

 

As the mist completely cleared, the village came into sharp focus. Clean paved roads, well-maintained buildings, people moving about energetically. It all came into view at once.

 

Chase spoke to his attendant.

 

“Today I’d like to tour the village. Quietly.”

 

“Yes, Your Highness. I’ll prepare for it.”

 

Chase wanted to see the true face of the Northern Territory. He wanted to see how the people actually lived.

 

* * *

 

10 AM, Northern Territory village center.

 

Chase came out to the village wearing modest noble attire instead of his splendid imperial attire. From a distance, he would look like just a wealthy nobleman.

 

As he entered the village square, the first thing that caught his eye was the people.

 

They were buying and selling goods with lively voices, chatting and laughing, and children were running around playing. It was a sight you could see anywhere, but paradoxically, it was also a sight that was hard to see anywhere.

 

‘This is… the Northern Territory?’

 

Chase narrowed his eyes.

 

The Northern Territory he knew was different. When he had visited the north before, this place was desolate and barren. The people were rough, the village was not well-maintained, and everyone looked weary. They all seemed worn down by life. That was when Christen had just inherited the Grand Ducal House.

 

But now it was completely different.

 

“Look over there, Your Highness.”

 

The attendant pointed to one side.

 

Neatly arranged shops lined up in a row. A bakery, clothing store, hardware store, bookstore. Various shops were bustling with customers.

 

Chase stopped in front of a bakery. Freshly baked bread was displayed in the showcase, and the warm scent of bread wafted out. It was an abundant aroma.

 

Chase approached the bakery owner.

 

“Excuse me. Is business going well?”

 

“Oh, yes! It’s really good these days!”

 

The bakery owner answered with a bright smile.

 

“In the past, it was hard to even get flour, but now thanks to the quarry, trade has become active and supplies are abundant. Plus, people’s financial situations have improved, so bread sells well too.”

 

“The quarry?”

 

“Oh, don’t you know? The new quarry built in the Northern Territory! I heard the marble that comes from there is sold all the way to the Imperial Capital. Thanks to that, the Northern Territory’s economy is really improving!”

 

The bakery owner had a proud expression.

 

Chase nodded and bought a piece of bread. It was warm and soft bread. Come to think of it, he seemed to have heard that the marble from the Northern Territory was of good quality and cheap.

 

He recalled the story he heard at last night’s banquet. It was said to be a business started by Roella’s planning.

 

Chase continued walking through the village while biting into the bread. He looked like a carefree wanderer. And that freedom suited him perfectly.

 

A market was set up on one side of the plaza. All kinds of goods were lined up, and people were actively trading.

 

‘Supplies are… this abundant?’

 

The Northern Territory was a cold region where farming was difficult and trade was challenging, so supplies were always scarce.

 

But this marketplace was full of vitality.

 

“Excuse me.”

 

Chase asked a merchant.

 

“Where do you bring these goods from?”

 

“Oh, these days the trade routes are well-maintained, so goods come in well even from the Southern Region. His Grace the Grand Duke has maintained the roads and firmly established security, so merchants can come and go with peace of mind.”

 

“You mean security has improved?”

 

“Of course! In the past, there were many bandits, so merchants were scared and rarely came, but now it’s safe because the Grand Ducal Knights patrol the area!”

 

The merchant said while giving a thumbs up.

 

‘Well, look at that?’

 

Chase couldn’t hide his amazement.

 

Road maintenance, security establishment, trade revitalization. All of this had been accomplished in a short period of time.

 

‘Christen… did all this?’

 

Chase continued to look around the village.

 

Beyond the plaza, he could see a newly constructed building. A sign reading ‘Acrasia Happiness Welfare Center’ was hanging there.

 

“What is that?”

 

“Ah, that place? It was built recently, I heard. When citizens submit complaints, they handle them quickly. Tax issues, land disputes, things like that.”

 

The attendant explained.

 

Chase walked toward the building. At the entrance of this unheard-of building called the Happiness Welfare Center, people were standing in line.

 

They looked satisfied.

 

“Next person!”

 

A staff member at the counter called the next person with a bright voice.

 

Chase peered inside through the window.

 

Neatly organized offices, staff members responding kindly, systematically arranged documents. It was obvious at a glance that all the work was being carried out well. He wasn’t sure if even the Imperial Palace accomplished this much. Perhaps it might even be more efficient than the Imperial Capital.

 

‘The residents are also satisfied…’

 

Roella’s words kept coming to mind.

 

Chase approached an elder.

 

“Excuse me, sir. May I ask you something?”

 

“Go ahead.”

 

“How is it living here in the Northern Territory? Are you satisfied?”

 

The elder smiled broadly. He didn’t even ask why such a question was being posed. The elder struck his chest with a very proud expression.

 

“Of course I’m satisfied. It used to be hard to make a living, but things are much better these days. His Grace the Grand Duke adjusted taxes reasonably and created many jobs. My son who used to just lie around all his life is now working! These clothes were bought by my son.”

 

“Jobs?”

 

“Many people work at the quarry, many participated in road construction, some work at the Happiness Welfare Center… There are many places for young people to work. So everyone stays here in the Northern Territory instead of leaving. Actually, even those who left are returning. My son got a job at the quarry.”

 

The elder’s face was full of satisfaction.

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