The Peaceful Life Of A Maid Who Hides Her Power And Enjoys It - Chapter 306

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Part 2, Chapter 104

Inastasia’s fuss was so tremendous that Renya, who was passing through the corridor, said she would calm her down and bring Lu.

‘The problem is whether Lu will obediently put on the clothes.’

In fact, I hadn’t been able to explain to Lu about the banquet that would be held along with the honorary medal ceremony. More accurately, it would be right to say I hadn’t had the chance to do so. I hadn’t been thinking about the banquet either…

I took advantage of the moment when Inastasia had quieted down to make one request of her.

“Please don’t tell Lu that he and I were lovers.”

At my words, Inastasia’s excitement, which had just calmed down, flared up again.

“Oh my! You broke up!”

“That’s not it. I just… don’t want to cause him more confusion when he’s already lost his memory. Lu has lost even his sense of self.”

I had already given the estate’s family members a heads-up about this matter. Half was to avoid confusing Lu, and the other half was because I wanted Lu to be confused.

After all, I had declared to him that ‘there’s a fifty percent chance I might like you as more than a friend.’

Inastasia, who had sat back down in her chair, grabbed my arm with a worried expression.

“Baroness… are you okay?”

Why wouldn’t I be okay? I shrugged my shoulders lightly as I answered.

“Honestly, I’m just grateful that Lu is alive and well. He said his memory would return someday too.”

She slowly nodded her head.

“At times like this, that optimistic side of yours seems really enviable and admirable.”

“At times like this?”

“Because sometimes it’s also infuriating.”

I see… I can’t argue with that.

Soon after, Lu came up to my room. He looked slightly displeased, as if he had been concentrating on something else.

Inastasia seemed to notice this mood as well, and after examining the face of Lu, who had plopped down next to me without any particular greeting, she let out a small laugh.

“I thought he might become a bit more ordinary since he lost his memory… but that doesn’t seem to be the case at all. I suppose aura is something you’re born with.”

I grabbed Lu’s hand to soothe his mood and introduced today’s guest.

“Lu? This is Duke Menoleta. She’s someone who once stayed with us.”

“That’s right, it was a short but intense period. It’s been a while, Lu. I heard the sad news that you forgot about us. It’s unfortunate, but I’m relieved to see you’ve returned in good health like this.”

Lu, who had been quietly looking down at my hand, smiled that social smile of his and grasped the hand Inastasia extended.

“I don’t remember, but I’m glad to meet you again too.”

“Oh my. That’s nice just to hear. This might feel sudden, but while preparing Weatherwax Baroness’s dress for the banquet, I thought of you as her partner and called you here. I thought it would be better if I prepared your formal wear as well.”

“Partner?”

Lu pulled strongly on my hand that was holding his and looked back at me with a furrowed brow.

When I briefly explained about the banquet, his frown deepened even more.

“Wasn’t there no mention of such a thing, Daisy Pager?”

There wasn’t.

“You look like you hadn’t given it any thought.”

Well, I only found out yesterday too.

“If I refused, who were you planning to ask?”

I hadn’t thought that far yet, but an unexpected name popped out of Lu’s mouth.

“Raphael Jenail?”

The eyes meeting mine were cold. Unless I was an idiot, I couldn’t miss the expression that clearly read ‘I’m planning to get angry if you answer Raphael Jenail.’

Something is definitely strange.

‘Is he concerned about Raphael?’

Why? Because of yesterday’s comment?

‘Don’t tell me he’s suddenly started liking me these past few days?’

It’s true that Lu and my relationship has been gradually growing closer over time.

But it didn’t seem like Lu felt romantic attraction toward me. Lu has a very honest and direct personality, so if he disliked that I cherished Raphael, he would surely express that feeling openly.

‘Then this is… should I consider it a type of friendship?’

Doesn’t jealousy clearly exist between friends too? Even Natasha… well, Natasha does have some extreme tendencies.

I recalled Lu’s words that all he had was me. If he thought Raphael was taking away me, his only thread of memory, it would make sense for him to be concerned.

But that’s that and the banquet is the banquet.

“That side is a bit late… Well, I could ask.”

At my half-positive answer, Lu immediately let go of my hand that he had been gripping tightly.

With a face that had hardened in that short moment, he flicked his finger in the air. I wondered what magic he was casting now, but before long, several unfamiliar garments began floating slowly from beyond the door.

They had a luxurious appearance at first glance, but somehow the design felt aged by time. The colors and designs of the garments were slightly different, but they had one thing in common.

‘These are men’s formal wear?’

Where did these clothes come from?

Unlike my bewildered self, Inastasia stood up from her chair with a startled expression.

Lu, who had been scanning through nearly ten sets of formal wear, lightly touched the most modest-looking black formal wear.

At that moment, as if it had been waiting to be chosen, Lu’s clothing instantly changed to the black formal wear.

Despite clearly being a small size, it fit perfectly as if it had been his from the beginning, showing off a magnificent appearance. Lu, who had loosely pulled his tie to free his neck, looked back at Inastasia.

“Having someone touch my body is quite uncomfortable. Though it’s a bit old, there were men’s formal wear suitable for me stored in this manor. Would this be sufficient?”

Then.

Suddenly, transparent tears streamed down from Inastasia’s eyes.

‘Huh?’

I left behind Lu, who was speechless at the sudden situation, and approached Inastasia.

“Duke Menoleta? Are you okay?”

Inastasia wiped her cheeks with an overwhelmed expression and shook her head, not knowing what to do.

“Oh! Sorry, sorry. To show such a foolish side… I caught a glimpse of the former Weatherwax Baroness in Lu wearing that formal wear…”

She caught a glimpse of the former Weatherwax Baroness?

‘I wondered whose clothes those were, but the former Weatherwax Baroness’s clothing was stored in the manor.’

…But even so, that’s a bit much, isn’t it?

Even if the former Weatherwax Baroness was tall, could he compare to Lu? Seeing Lu’s magnificent appearance and being reminded of the former head of the house is going too far, isn’t it?

“Though it’s an old matter, that was the first outfit I ever gifted to him. Phew. Really, I’m not even a child and yet tears…”

Ah, that’s… well… then that makes sense…

“Though it’s become a story of the past now, he was my… teacher and benefactor. He saved me when I was sold outside Pen Rota and nearly died without a trace.”

I looked at her with surprised eyes.

“You were sold? You, who were a princess?”

Don’t tell me that’s what being married meant.

Inastasia smiled bitterly with reddened eyes.

“That’s right. Because I was a princess, as you said. Among countless siblings, a princess who was both physically weak and incompetent… was perfect prey.”

“…”

“But the former Weatherwax Baroness, even at the risk of being branded a traitor… on a night when wind and rain were raging, rescued me at the border and hid me in this manor. I carry that gratitude in my heart for life.”

Inastasia, whose eyes had reddened again, turned her head toward Lu.

“Recalling his memory after so long warms my heart. Hehe. Thank you, Lu. The formal wear you chose is also the best. I’ll stake my honor on contacting the best designer to alter it.”

After smiling brightly, she spent a full 4 hours selecting the formal wear and jewelry I would wear before returning to Jedo.

Time passed quickly like that, and the morning of the day to go up to Jedo dawned.

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