The Peaceful Life Of A Maid Who Hides Her Power And Enjoys It - Chapter 109

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Chapter 109

Not giving any time to rest after traveling for such a long period was extremely discourteous treatment.

When I raised a complaint about this.

“I apologize, Baroness. It was unavoidable to match the schedule of the observers. I ask for your generous understanding.”

Liwein skillfully deflected, but showed no sign of making any improvements.

Of course, the unlucky and picky Weatherwax Baroness had not even a rat’s dropping worth of intention to laugh it off.

“Is that the attitude of someone asking? If you need understanding, shouldn’t you be more desperate? Like kneeling down.”

“Baroness.”

While Jin tried to stop me, Liwein’s light green eyes blinked slowly. It was a gaze trying to determine whether my words were sincere or a joke.

That’s right, I’m not joking.

Because I’m being unreasonable.

None other than Duke Medeis, whom I met in Astrosia Kingdom, is my role model. I had the confidence to be stubborn without caring about others’ opinions.

Raphael and Deshero had already left their seats earlier. Therefore, there was no superior who could help Liwein.

In such a situation, Liwein was…

‘This guy looks like he’ll kneel without hesitation?’

My prediction was correct. Without hesitation, Liwein bent his knees and his line of sight dropped instantly.

Actually seeing that sight made me feel frustrated inside. I was reminded of Quincey, who maintained his dignity and didn’t bend his convictions even while being mistreated by Duke Medeis.

‘…Sigh.’

See this. Not just anyone can do wicked things.

I kicked the opponent’s knee that was about to fold neatly with the tip of my shoe. In an instant, Liwein’s body, having lost his balance, tilted slightly to the side.

I forcefully grabbed his chin and pulled it up. Meeting his gaze, I gently stroked his chin and smiled.

“You should be careful. You almost fell forward, didn’t you? It was just a joke, but you weren’t really going to kneel and put this Weatherwax Baroness in a difficult position, were you? With so many eyes watching.”

The expression of the man who had been like a doll the entire time suddenly twisted.

“Guide me. Six steps ahead. As slowly as possible.”

Liwein silently stood up, bowed his waist, and turned around.

Jin whispered to me as I followed slowly from a distance behind him.

“It seems necessary to keep things within reasonable bounds.”

“You don’t understand. You avoid shit because it’s dirty.”

I need to become shit so that such unhelpful guys will avoid me on their own. Unfortunately, I only became half-shit.

Jin, who had stiffened with a face asking what kind of nonsense that was, coughed lightly and brought up a slightly different topic.

“Still, isn’t he tall and handsome? Most knights of the Jenail Knights are known for their neat appearance, but Liwein Wokhood is exceptional even among them.”

“You’re secretly into faces, aren’t you.”

“No. It’s not my taste, but I thought it would make a good picture if he stood alongside you, Baroness.”

“Really? I think I’d feel a bit satisfied seeing that guy rolling around from my strike too.”

“Sigh… That’s not what I meant either. Have you already forgotten the secondary goal of this outing?”

…Huh?

Come to think of it.

“Since you’ve become the new Weatherwax Baroness, you must also fulfill your duties as head of the family. For example, marriage and succession issues.”

“What use is succession when I inherited the family through unofficial means?”

“Still, you must marry. If it’s difficult right now, you should at least spread engagement or romantic rumors.”

“Why?”

“Because that’s what a proper noble family does!”

Then Jenail must be a noble family that’s gone mad.

It seemed the Head Maid had fantasies about a flawless and ordinary Weatherwax Family.

‘…Well, it’s not something I can’t accommodate.’

I could go through with a marriage for show. As the Head Maid said, I had that obligation.

The problem was that Lu weighed on my mind.

‘Would Lu allow it?’

Even asking myself that was amusing.

What would I do if he didn’t allow it? My life is mine alone. For others to dare give advice… though I have accumulated too much debt for that.

I cast aside the thoughts that were becoming unnecessarily complicated and looked at Liwein’s back moving far ahead.

‘Objectively speaking, not bad.’

Rather decent, actually.

Perfect build as a swordsman. Straight posture. Comfortable voice. Serious gaze. Neatly dressed appearance. Plus composure that doesn’t waver in most situations.

‘That’s husband candidate number 1.’

Might not be bad?

‘But what good is not bad. Would there be any man willing to marry someone who acts like trash like me.’

I scratched my chin and asked Jin.

“I think you said he’s a knight who has Raphael’s trust. Is there really a need to pay attention? It would only be uncomfortable for me.”

We conversed in voices small enough not to reach Liwein’s ears.

“I confirmed in this morning’s newspaper that the Wokhood family has been experiencing financial difficulties recently. Most of their estates were confiscated by the Royal Court for violating military law.”

“What are you talking about? No matter how powerful the Royal Court is, they don’t have the authority to confiscate the estates of a respectable noble family.”

“This case is special. Half of Wokhood’s estates are lands distributed after the Mage War. In the process of reclaiming these lands, they seem to have taken the existing estates as well, which has a strong exemplary purpose.”

“Exemplary purpose, in what sense?”

“The Jenail faction has many nobles who participated in the Mage War and received benefits like territorial redistribution. Conversely, the Emperor’s faction has many nobles who didn’t participate in the Mage War, all of whom didn’t receive benefits from territorial redistribution.”

According to Jin’s explanation.

The territories distributed to the Beneficiary Faction after the Mage War were territories that had lost their owners.

During this period before the previous emperor’s death, participating families were treated extremely well, and after the previous emperor’s death, participating families formed a powerful force centered around Raphael Jenail.

“Emperor Ashneike received great help from the Silence Faction (families that didn’t participate in the Mage War) during his ascension process. He must repay that debt somehow. If he takes back the territories distributed to the Jenail faction and gifts them to the Silence Faction, the Emperor loses nothing immediately and can even check his political enemies, making it an optimal move.”

I had some memory of hearing about the Mage War Beneficiary and Non-beneficiary factions, and the Participant and Silence factions roughly on the Black Regal.

‘So Ashneike rose to power by backing the Silence Faction during the war’s end…’

I seemed to vaguely understand why Natasha couldn’t inherit the throne.

“So, since the Wokhood family ran out of money, they’re going to tighten their belts by pushing all their children into the marriage market?”

“Yes, I think they’ll choose partners who can help the family if possible.”

Then I would be perfect as that partner. Young, female, not part of the Emperor’s faction, and head of a family belonging to the Nobility Council.

Liwein stopped in front of a room close to the 2nd floor stairs. Then he said to Jin.

“Sir Jin Berkleighton should wait outside…”

“It’s not Jin Berkleighton, it’s Jin. I’m Baroness Weatherwax’s aide.”

“I apologize. Please wait here, aide.”

Jin nodded with a displeased look and urged me.

“If there’s any problem, please call me, Baroness.”

Creak. Inside the opened door was a cozy small drawing room.

I could see familiar faces surrounding the round table inside.

Count Rosebel.

Duke Kalpenweber.

Count Raghwirten.

And finally, Raphael.

All of these were heroes of the Mage War who had commanded the battlefield 10 years ago.

‘…I had a feeling something was off.’

Isn’t this too brutal a combination?

‘But where’s the Sword Saint?’

It was strange that the Sword Saint wasn’t in such a combination. Was he simply absent because he didn’t have time?

“These are the people who attended this interrogation as observers. This is Count Rosebel, Duke Kalpenweber, and Count Raghwirten.”

I shook hands with each of them in turn, starting with Count Rosebel who stood with cold eyes (considering his relationship with the Weatherwax Family, he had sufficient reason to be unfriendly).

“Nice to meet you, Baroness Weatherwax.”

“I just heard about the situation. You’ve become the head of the Weatherwax Family, succeeding Grey Weatherwax, haven’t you? Congratulations.”

“You’re young.”

That was the end of the greetings.

Without any time to exchange conversation, all four disappeared into the adjacent room. They said they would listen to the conversation in this room through magical devices.

‘The atmosphere is so cold it’s practically frozen.’

Liwein guided me to an empty round table. Then he placed a magical device shaped like a desk clock in the center of the round table and said.

“Then I’ll begin. Please state your name, Baroness.”

Right, so it’s finally starting.

I answered while leaning back comfortably against the chair.

“Daisy Weatherwax.”

“Thank you. I’ll continue with the questions. About three months ago, Baroness, you appeared on Quin Island and encountered the garrison. And you introduced yourself as ‘Berti Lusan.’ Is this correct?”

I nodded.

“However, since you were not actually Berti Lusan herself, this constitutes identity fraud. Furthermore, the name ‘Daisy Pager’ is also not your real name. Do you acknowledge this?”

Though it felt somewhat uncomfortable, I nodded.

“Through your appearance and testimonies from Quin Island residents, our investigation revealed that you were a member of the Pager Family, and after losing your father Gid Pager and mother Irene Pager, you lived alone with your younger brother. Is this correct?”

These are names I haven’t heard in a long time.

Even I had forgotten them… I nodded with as indifferent an expression as possible.

“Records and testimonies about you only remain until right after the Quin Island incident 14 years ago. It’s presumed that rumors circulated about you jumping into the sea following your younger brother who died in battle during the Quin Island incident, secretly escaping Quin Island, or enlisting using your younger brother’s identity. Are any of these rumors correct?”

Something is strange.

They already knew that my sibling was Andert Pager, a hero of the Mage War. Yet they’re saying ‘younger brother who died in battle during the Quin Island incident’?

‘Is this bait?’

If it’s bait, what is it for?

As I delayed my answer due to this unsettling feeling, Liwein stared directly into my eyes and spoke.

“Baroness Daisy Weatherwax. I have one question for you. Please answer only the truth, not lies.”

At this point.

I naturally assumed Liwein would ask, ‘Are you Andert Pager’s older sister?’

This was a reasonable prediction. If they had investigated through Quin Island residents, wouldn’t this fact be plainly obvious?

However, the question that followed completely missed my expectations.

“Baroness, are you Andert Pager, who participated in the Mage War, led it to victory, and received the title of Count Bladief from His Former Majesty the Emperor?”

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