The Peaceful Life Of A Maid Who Hides Her Power And Enjoys It - Chapter 108

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Chapter 108

As I boarded the carriage with Deshero, I explained the general circumstances of how ‘Daisy Pager’ came to act as the Weatherwax Baroness.

Of course, no matter how long we’d been companions, I couldn’t reveal the deepest details to him. I simply explained that our interests aligned with the Weatherwax Family.

Jin looked surprised to learn that Deshero knew about my identity, but she quietly kept her mouth shut.

A wise attitude. It would have been unpleasant if Jin had opened her mouth and revealed more information than necessary.

“So, how did you convey my story to Raphael?”

“Since you’re an outsider, I can’t go into detail, but…”

“I know that too, Deshero. Don’t talk back and just answer what I’m asking.”

“That tone is really hard to get used to. I conveyed it exactly as you requested. For now, anyway.”

“…’For now, anyway’? What’s that supposed to mean?”

Even at my counter-question, Deshero just shrugged his shoulders lightly. What was that about? It made me uneasy.

Even as I tried to figure out what he meant by that ominous ending, the carriage continued racing without rest.

Inside the carriage was quiet.

Deshero was lost in his own thoughts, and I didn’t even open my mouth as I organized my future plans.

Was that why? Four years after the war’s end. I could feel in my bones that our worlds had completely turned upside down.

An unwelcome sense of reality came rushing in. I forced myself to change my thoughts.

‘Is Raphael trying to interrogate Daisy Pager from Quin Island purely because he has a duty to monitor survivors?’

Perhaps because of who my opponent was, I’d been feeling uneasy since earlier. The considerable fatigue from staying up all night while maintaining subtle tension didn’t help.

‘First… I need to relax. The possibility of meeting today is low.’

Though the Weatherwax Family belongs to the Nobility Council, they haven’t engaged in external activities for several years, so their standing in political and social circles has narrowed.

Moreover, Lady Weatherwax (Lu) had subtly avoided Raphael’s request—not order—and sent the Weatherwax Baroness instead.

Usually in such cases, to suppress the Weatherwax Family’s spirit, they would have to endure a few days of cold treatment before showing their face.

Why? Because that’s the etiquette and power struggle of nobles.

The problem was that Raphael wasn’t that kind of person.

“You look quite tired. Are you alright?”

I glanced at Deshero while sprawled across the seat, only moving my eyes.

“Can’t help it. I didn’t get any sleep.”

“Don’t tell me you’re nervous?”

“Well… nervousness aside, I can’t move around like an idiot when I’ve become the head of a family.”

“…You seem serious about that position.”

That position? Was he talking about the role of Weatherwax Baroness?

“Is there a reason I shouldn’t be serious?”

“That’s not what I meant.”

“Then?”

“I just realized firsthand how much time has passed between us. Becoming the head of a family means being bound forever, doesn’t it? I thought the day would come when you’d make such a choice.”

I see.

“We’ve arrived. Let’s get out.”

The door opened, and Deshero, who got out first, escorted me. I smiled sweetly and declined his courtesy.

“I only accept escorts from my aide. Stop meddling unnecessarily and get out of the way.”

“…Sigh.”

“What are you doing, aide? Can’t you move more quickly?”

“I apologize, Baroness.”

Jin seemed quite serious about playing the role of being scolded by me.

I carefully stepped on the ground to avoid twisting my ankle.

And when I got out of the carriage.

“Well, this is something.”

That man was standing there.

“An unexpected scene.”

Raphael.

I almost stopped breathing for just a moment.

My actions were the same. My body froze solid like someone caught doing something wrong… but I immediately relaxed it. I didn’t want to appear intimidated.

‘He’s showing his face this directly?’

This was unexpected.

I felt Jin grip my hand tightly. She seemed more nervous than I was.

I didn’t know exactly what Raphael meant by calling it an ‘unexpected scene.’

Perhaps it was surprising that the maid Daisy had moved personally instead of Grey Weatherwax.

After briefly scanning my face with indifferent eyes, he looked at Deshero.

At the gaze demanding an answer, Deshero shrugged his shoulders with a completely unfazed expression.

“I only found out after going to meet the Weatherwax Baroness.”

“Weatherwax Baroness?”

“Yes. The story is that the woman I knew as Daisy Pager was actually of Weatherwax blood.”

Raphael’s vivid red eyes turned toward me.

I never thought the day would come when I’d face such a cold gaze from him. His eyes were so heartless that my spine felt a little chilled.

“Is his claim correct?”

I lifted my chin with a confident attitude and nodded slightly.

Jin, who I thought would praise me, this time looked at me with anxious eyes. She’s being smart, gauging her opponent. How clever.

Raphael stared quietly at my face before slowly parting his lips.

“How sudden. Even if the family headship could be transferred, Grey Weatherwax herself could have visited.”

I smoothly spouted the lie I had prepared.

“Her health is quite critical. She’s only counting down the days until death, so let her rest comfortably. Anyway, since the subject of investigation came personally, it doesn’t matter, does it?”

“I didn’t expect you to bring Jin Berkleighton along either.”

“That’s hardly your concern.”

A faint wrinkle appeared between Raphael’s handsome brows. He didn’t seem to like my sharp tone.

But he soon returned to an expressionless face and walked ahead with his back turned.

“Follow me.”

I followed his broad back with a satisfied smile.

‘Good, I’ve overcome the immediate major hurdle.’

Actually, it was somewhat predictable.

Raphael couldn’t interfere with the suddenly changed circumstances of the Weatherwax Family. Whether I became the Weatherwax family head or not, it was ultimately just a very personal family matter.

Unless he had the purpose of undermining the Weatherwax Family’s prestige, Raphael wouldn’t find fault with my status. He didn’t have that kind of personality to begin with.

Contrary to my expectation of moving into the castle, Raphael guided us to the annex behind the main palace.

‘…Training ground?’

This annex seemed to be the main building of the Jenail Knights. The white uniforms visible here and there gave it a quite different atmosphere from Duke Jenail’s castle.

‘Is he planning to give us a tour?’

According to the Head Maid, knights from the Jenail Family and Berkleighton Family belong to military special forces.

The unique point was that while the Emperor holds military command authority, the command of only these two special forces is shared with the heads of each family.

The Berkleighton Family was due to their special nature as the Empire’s guardians, and the Jenail Family was due to their geographical specialty of being positioned between the system and the Northern Continent.

‘I see quite a few familiar faces.’

As I was thoroughly scanning the knights’ faces while pretending not to be interested at all.

I saw Raphael, who had walked far ahead with quick steps, receiving a report from a young knight. I was waiting without much thought when Jin beside me whispered.

“That’s Liwein Wokhood. He’s the third son of the Wokhood Baronet family, achieved the rank of captain at a young age, and is currently with the Jenail Knights. He’s a promising inspector.”

“…Is he stronger than you?”

“No. But I heard he receives considerable trust from Duke Jenail.”

Raphael’s trust. I could roughly gauge what kind of person he was.

Raphael, who returned to my side, introduced Liwein to me.

“Please exchange greetings. This is Liwein Wokhood of the Jenail Knights. Liwein? This is Baroness Daisy Weatherwax.”

The blond, tall, handsome Liwein stared at me.

I wondered why he was glaring like that, but it seemed he was waiting for me to extend my hand. I almost offered a handshake out of habit.

I reluctantly extended the back of my hand with a disinterested expression.

“It’s a beautiful day, Baroness Weatherwax. I am Liwein Wokhood.”

It was clearly a prickly attitude, but she showed not the slightest sign of displeasure.

“Mm.”

How composed? I like that. Moreover, he was born with the perfect frame for an inspector. I could understand why Raphael liked him.

While I was observing him with favorable eyes, Lewain added a follow-up that was utterly uninteresting.

“Furthermore, I have been assigned to interrogate the Baroness today. Please treat me favorably.”

Interrogation?

So I would be dealing with Lewain instead of Raphael? Setting aside whether this was something to welcome from my position.

“Interrogation. That’s an unpleasant word to hear, Sir Wokhod. Isn’t it?”

“I will proceed as comfortably as possible within the bounds of what doesn’t make the Baroness uncomfortable.”

Lewain remained calm regardless of whether I showed signs of discomfort or not. I take back what I said about liking his composed nature.

Thinking there was no point in getting angry at a subordinate, I stared directly into Raphael’s eyes and spat out my displeasure.

“I knew from our first meeting, but you’re completely self-centered in everything from start to finish.”

Of course, this one was even more composed than Lewain.

“Today’s schedule with the Baroness is of high importance from military and political perspectives. Therefore, some observers will join us in addition to myself and Sir Lewain. Lewain, escort the Weatherwax Baroness. We’ll begin the interrogation immediately.”

“Yes.”

Somehow, I had the feeling things were getting bigger than expected.

I had a bad feeling about this.

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