The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 45

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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 045

 

Tom, the stable keeper, was heading home after finishing his work.

 

Lately, the Grand Duke’s House had been moving day and night, so his return time was quite late. Tom was heading home, dragging his tired body.

 

Today had been another long day. There was a shortage of workers due to the epidemic. What five people used to do, now only three had to handle. Two were unable to come because they had fallen ill. It was uncertain whether they would return alive.

 

‘Please… no more…’

 

Tom prayed. That no one else would fall ill. That no one else would die.

 

But reality was different. Every day the number of patients increased, and every day someone died.

 

‘I should go home… and have some warm soup…’

 

Tom walked across the garden. It was a shortcut he often used, and passing through the garden led to the path to the servants’ quarters.

 

As he moved his steps, he suddenly looked up. The sun was setting, and the street lamps cast long shadows across the garden. The shadows of the trees seemed to dance on the ground.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

“Huh?”

 

Something was strange.

 

On the bench… someone was collapsed.

 

Tom stopped walking and squinted as he looked at the bench. It was dark with the setting sun, but he could definitely see a person.

 

‘Who could it be…?’

 

Who would be in the garden at this hour?

 

Tom quietly approached the bench, muffling his footsteps.

 

The closer he got, the clearer the person’s figure became. Someone slumped over, leaning against the bench with their head hanging down.

 

Moonlight shone through the clouds. Under that light, he could see the person’s face.

 

“L-Lady Rosette?!”

 

Tom cried out in shock. He rushed over frantically. He completely forgot about his own fatigue.

 

“My lady! My lady!”

 

Tom shook Lady Rosette. He grabbed her shoulders and shook her, but there was no response.

 

Lady Rosette’s head was drooping to the side, her eyes were closed. Moreover, there was blood all around her mouth.

 

“Oh no!”

 

Tom placed his trembling hand on Lady Rosette’s forehead. Instantly, burning heat was transmitted to his palm. Without thinking deeply, Tom immediately carried Lady Rosette on his back and ran. A pillar that had been supporting the Grand Duke’s Castle had fallen.

 

* * *

 

Early the next morning, the emergency bell rang at the Grand Duke’s Castle.

 

Oh no, I was late. I woke up and hurriedly changed clothes. When I stepped into the corridor, maids were bustling back and forth. They all had pale faces.

 

“What’s happening?”

 

I grabbed a passing maid and asked.

 

“Lady Rosette… has collapsed!”

 

The maid answered with a trembling voice. Lady Rosette? I felt momentarily dizzy. Why on earth would Lady Rosette…?

 

“The doctors are in her ladyship’s room right now. His Grace the Grand Duke has gone there too.”

 

It felt like all the blood was draining from my body.

 

I released the maid and ran to Lady Rosette’s room.

 

People had already gathered in front of the door. Aidan, and several high-ranking servants. They were all looking toward the inside of the room with anxious expressions.

 

“What about Lady Rosette?”

 

I asked, gasping for breath.

 

“Miss Roella….”

 

Aidan shook his head. His expression was grim.

 

My heart sank.

 

No way.

 

Just then, the door opened.

 

The doctor came out. Christen followed behind him. His expression was… darker than I had ever seen before. My heart felt like it would burst. Somehow, I felt like Christen was about to say something I didn’t want to hear.

 

“Your Highness.”

 

Aidan asked cautiously.

 

“How is the lady’s condition…?”

 

Christen couldn’t speak for a moment.

 

“It’s the death knight.”

 

His voice came out low and heavy.

 

“Lady Rosette… has contracted the death knight.”

 

Despairing silence filled the corridor. I couldn’t say anything either. My breath caught in my throat.

 

* * *

 

An emergency meeting was called.

 

In the Grand Duke’s office, Aidan, Jayman, and the key administrators of the Northern Territory had gathered. I was also seated there in my capacity as aide.

 

The atmosphere was tense.

 

“Has Lady Rosette’s infection route been confirmed?”

 

Jayman asked in a nervous voice. It had been a while since I’d seen Jayman.

 

The doctor shook his head.

 

“We don’t know exactly yet. However… I heard that Lady Rosette inspected a Northern Outskirts Village three days ago. There’s a high possibility she was infected there.”

 

“The outskirts village?”

 

Christen’s gaze sharpened.

 

“Were there no other patients in that village?”

 

“Well… according to reports, four village residents are showing similar symptoms.”

 

“Four people….”

 

Aidan muttered.

 

“Then there’s a possibility it has already spread throughout the entire village.”

 

Jayman said carefully.

 

“It’s not just that village. We cannot rule out the possibility that it has already spread throughout the entire Northern Territory. The death toll has already exceeded 80 people.”

 

Christen’s face grew even darker.

 

I clenched my fists in anxiety. In such a short time, the death toll had increased so dramatically. And thinking that Lady Rosette’s name could also be added to that list of casualties made me feel suffocated.

 

I wanted to raise my hand right now and say I knew the solution. But what about the people who would die if I presented an incomplete recipe? What if Lady Rosette couldn’t overcome the toxicity?

 

I squeezed my eyes shut. Even after visiting all the medical clinics, I couldn’t obtain the ingredients.

 

Where on earth could I find them?

 

She had been continuing to go outside and wander around even after that day.

 

The Knight of Death was spreading far too rapidly. And Lady Rosette was in a position where she had contact with the most people in the Grand Duke’s Castle.

 

“We’ll need to examine all personnel within the Grand Duke’s Castle.”

 

Christen muttered.

 

“If any infected are found, isolate them immediately, and track down all contacts as well.”

 

“Where would you like to establish the isolation facility?”

 

“Use the Western Annex of the Grand Duke’s Castle. And…”

 

Christen spoke while covering his forehead. His voice was completely drained of strength.

 

“Prepare to close off the entire Northern Territory.”

 

“What?”

 

Aidan asked back with a surprised voice.

 

“Your Highness, are you saying you’ll close off the entire Northern Territory?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

Christen’s voice was unwavering.

 

“We must prevent the Knight of Death from spreading outside the Northern Territory. It cannot be allowed to spread to the Imperial Capital, to other territories.”

 

I held my breath and listened to those words.

 

Closing off the Northern Territory.

 

The meaning of those words was clear.

 

Even if it meant sacrificing the people of the Northern Territory, they would stop the spread of the Knight of Death. The Northern Territory would embrace all the plague and destroy itself.

 

“It’s still a disease without a cure, isn’t it?”

 

“…Your Highness.”

 

Jayman spoke with a trembling voice.

 

“If that happens, the Northern Territory will be isolated. Food, medicine, all supply of materials will be cut off…”

 

“I know.”

 

Christen closed his eyes.

 

“But there’s no choice. If it spreads throughout the entire Empire, there will be even more casualties.”

 

The conference room fell into silence again.

 

Everyone knew.

 

That Christen’s decision was right.

 

But at the same time, they also knew how terrible the consequences of that decision would be.

 

“…I’ll take charge of the isolation facility.”

 

Jayman was the first to speak up.

 

“I’ll make it so we can accommodate as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.”

 

“Thank you, Jayman.”

 

Christen nodded.

 

Then he looked back at me.

 

“Miss Roella.”

 

“…Yes, Your Highness.”

 

I almost couldn’t get my voice out. The conversation we were having was too heavy. I had only read about this in novels, but this was my first time experiencing it directly.

 

“Miss Roella, please organize the personnel status within the Grand Duke’s Castle. Who had contact with Lady Rosette when, and who those contacts met with in turn. So we can track everything.”

 

“Yes, Your Highness.”

 

He nodded his head.

 

His hands trembled.

 

He still couldn’t believe that she had been struck by the Knight of Death.

 

She had always been upright, strict, yet warm. It seemed like even this disease would just pass by her. It felt like Lady Rosette would spring up right now and smile brightly at him.

 

“Let’s end the meeting here. Everyone proceed with your assigned tasks.”

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