The Peaceful Life Of A Maid Who Hides Her Power And Enjoys It - Chapter 293

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Part 2, Chapter 91

I stepped into the small garden that was as well-maintained as the Weatherwax Manor.

The women looked around with suspicious eyes, standing hesitantly until I turned my head, then carefully followed behind me.

Right, they must be wondering what this is all about.

Even if I could overlook the manor standing tall on this desolate land and the vibrant garden… the spires standing like lighthouses on both sides of the manor were burdensome and strange even to my eyes.

Still, thanks to those mysterious spires, I could guess who the mastermind was that had turned my home into this state.

Yes, that face slowly climbing down a ladder from the left spire… that face that looked simply excited and happy no matter what he did.

“Skuld.”

Tap, tap. Skuld quickly approached while dusting off his clothes and patted my shoulder with a welcoming smile.

“Daisy! I was just observing from 8km away. You arrived quite late, probably because you have so many people with you.”

It seems Lu had entrusted the renovation of this manor to Skuld.

‘More precisely, Skuld himself probably made a big fuss about wanting to take charge.’

I could clearly picture how it went.

Since Skuld spent most of the year in the Caliphate, he had a strong desire for outings.

So when Lu requested simple renovations for this manor that would become my new base, he would have taken charge himself instead of delegating it to subordinates. If not for times like this, he rarely had opportunities to venture this far out.

That aside.

“8km?”

He was watching from that far away? At my question, Skuld proudly pointed at the spire with his thumb raised.

“Using this thing.”

“…”

“Curious? Want me to explain?”

I smoothly avoided his annoyingly sparkling eyes.

“No thanks. The fact that you’re sickeningly smart is something heaven knows and earth acknowledges.”

“Haha. Such flattery!”

Skuld’s face turned slightly red as he waved his hands dismissively.

“So these are… newly captured slaves?”

Slaves. At that intense and violent word referring to them, an unprecedented fear began spreading among the women.

“They’re all powerless women. Won’t get a good price selling them.”

Tsk. As soon as Skuld clicked his tongue, gazes filled with betrayal focused on me.

“Wh-what do you mean…? Daisy?”

“Hahaha! Don’t be tense. It was just a joke to lighten the stiff atmosphere, you know? Come on, come in. From the looks of it, many things happened beyond the Wall of Fire. Really, Daisy, interesting events never cease since you arrived.”

If only he’d cut down on such pointless jokes, people would be less troubled.

When Skuld opened the door wide, the women slowly stepped into the building while unable to shake their suspicious expressions.

“Oh… There’s a kid too? This manor doesn’t have children’s beds prepared yet…”

“That’s Rien.”

Skuld’s pale face instantly froze like ice. He watched Rien being carried away in a woman’s arms with cold eyes.

“…Right, Rien. Really, interesting events never cease.”

Fortunately, the drawing room wasn’t too small for ten women, two men, and Rien who had become a kid to gather.

Skuld looked over the shabby-looking guests and smiled good-naturedly.

“Everyone looks quite exhausted. How about it, ladies? Shall we start with a meal?”

I can’t tell who the homeowner is.

When the women carefully nodded, Skuld smiled with satisfaction and asked as if it were natural.

“Now, who’s going to cook? My cooking tends to explode frequently.”

The women who had been gauging each other’s reactions got up hesitantly while tightly holding Rien and headed toward the kitchen.

Do they even know where the kitchen is? Well, since they’d be staying here for a while, it wouldn’t be bad for them to wander around and get familiar with the place.

When Skuld gestured lightly, boiling water, herbs, and three teacups came floating from outside the drawing room.

Like a proper disciple of Lu, Kalerpa skillfully brewed herb tea and handed teacups to him, me, and the Sword Master who was quietly leaning against the entrance of the drawing room.

Of course, the Sword Master didn’t even glance at the teacup floating in front of him.

“That aside… I was quite surprised, Daisy. How did the Sword Master end up coming here with you? I heard you belonged to the same team… but have you become close enough to invite him to your home?”

Hm? Is that how it looks? Facing Skuld who was looking back and forth between the Sword Master and me like a gossipy uncle, I answered firmly.

“He’s my disciple.”

At those words, the Sword Master glanced at me for the first time. When I looked back with a ‘what?’ expression, he smoothly turned his head as if nothing had happened, but he didn’t seem to dislike it.

Skuld, who had been blinking with a blank face, suddenly clapped his hands loudly.

“…Trash Hill! Oh, Caliphate! That kid survived and grew into such an outstanding magic swordsman? How lucky!”

“What, you know about it?”

“Haha, of course. I thoroughly checked the notebook you left behind. You recorded the kid’s height and organized sword technique manuals, didn’t you? Was it Tenacity Swordsmanship?”

It’s Demon Swordsmanship though?

‘The notebook… Right, I did record such things.’

He probably ended up checking the notebook while looking for the cause of Rien’s surprise attack on me.

“Hmm. Sword Master friend? If it’s alright, would you like to tour this excellent… no, Daisy’s excellent villa? Meanwhile, Daisy and I have some important matters to discuss…”

The Sword Master left the drawing room before Skuld even finished speaking.

“He’s quite blunt compared to the rumors. Is he always like that?”

“No. Don’t mind him and just leave him be, his head doesn’t seem to be sorted out yet. But where did you hear such rumors about the Sword Master?”

“New Hero Manual.”

Deshang… Your influence is greater than I thought.

After finishing a cup of herb tea, Skuld soon set up a soundproof barrier around the drawing room.

“…Shall we have a more important conversation now? I’m also concerned about Lord Caleph continuing to sleep in that state.”

I gently stroked Lu on my lap and briefly explained to Skuld what had happened inside the Wall of Fire.

He listened quietly to my voice, then let out a short sigh and nodded.

“First… I completely agree with your opinion. Even if Lord Caleph turned back Rien’s time, there’s no reason he would make him into such a young body. Something seems wrong.”

I thought so too.

Skuld looked down at Lu with meaningful eyes and asked.

“You said it’s been about a week since he couldn’t wake up?”

“Yes.”

“That’s too long even for causing trouble. Usually, it takes over a week only when he deliberately sleeps for an extended period… At this point, it’s safe to say there’s definitely a problem.”

“Should I wait for either Rien or Lu to wake up after all?”

Skuld, who had been quietly observing my reaction, asked casually.

“Are you that worried?”

“Well, naturally.”

At my unhesitating answer, a helpless smile faintly spread across Skuld’s face.

“Mm, mm. Certainly… I’d say our Miss Daisy is still quite naive. You’re probably the only one in the world who truly worries about Lord Caleph. Is that why he’s so smitten with you?”

I found Skuld even harder to understand. Lu had used that tremendous power and ended up in this state, yet he showed no sign of worry at all.

“Anyway, you don’t need to be so depressed that you consume yourself. This too is something Lord Caleph foresaw.”

“…He foresaw it?”

“Yes. When he entrusted this villa to me.”

Snap.

With a light finger snap, a thick, old book came flying from somewhere outside the drawing room.

“Good, shall we check it out? The ‘Caliphate Manual for Worst-Case Scenarios’ that Lord Caleph entrusted to this reliable Skuld.”

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