The Peaceful Life Of A Maid Who Hides Her Power And Enjoys It - Chapter 76

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Chapter 76

The first day returning to Weatherwax without Lu.

I was scolded by the Head Maid.

“What kind of dangerous situation did you get involved in this time? I told you to just quietly deliver the letter, rest for a day, and come back. This time you even came back injured!”

“That’s not what’s important right now. Lu betrayed us. From now on, the Head Maid will have to do the cooking.”

“…That seems like a rather serious matter. Tell me in detail.”

In detail.

Where should I start and how should I explain? Since I couldn’t reveal my past, I combined the facts appropriately to create a plausible lie.

“I found out that Duke Berkley Greytown is targeting our family’s egg. Lu ran away because he was afraid of the Duke.”

“What? Tell me more details.”

More details is a bit…

I roughly brushed it off saying I found out through Malicops’ advice.

Whether she trusted my words or not, she seemed to trust Malicops’ words, as the Head Maid’s complexion darkened instantly.

“Weatherwax will be in danger.”

“That’s right.”

“…As you probably heard in Westwintery, the Weatherwax Family is being operated with the help of Lord Malicops, who was a close friend of the Previous Baroness.”

“I know.”

“After learning the identity of the ‘egg’ a few days ago. I asked Lord Malicops about the truth of Weatherwax that I didn’t know. He answered that the ‘egg’ was not an heir but a relic of the Previous Baroness, and it was unavoidably disguised to protect it from the outside. The will about an heir was itself a lie.”

So that’s how it was after all.

“I don’t know the clear reason why we must protect that bizarre egg… But if that’s the task given to me, I’ve decided to accept it without complaint. Please take good care of Miss Daisy as well.”

I gave a thumbs up in agreement.

“Of course.”

A late summer night spent at Weatherwax.

When I lay alone in bed looking up at the ceiling, the time spent with Lu on Quin Island would rise up hazily like fog.

When I carefully compared them, Lu from 14 years ago and Lu now were different in many ways yet the same.

‘Back then she was a princess who wouldn’t lift a finger, but now she cooks as a basic skill and even procures ingredients from the outskirts…’

However, the way she smiled somewhat coldly remained the same. Her shameless aspect too. And the fact that she was an amazing mage.

‘When we first met, was she more gentle and playful as a person? She’s still playful, but now she seems sensitive and prickly.’

Could this be her second adolescence period? At around 179 years old, she might experience adolescence twice.

‘I want to meet her quickly and give her a piece of my mind…’

When I thought of her, dawn passed a little faster.

Then I suddenly became curious. When I died, was Lu really going to bury me on the cliff?

The second day returning to Weatherwax without Lu.

I illegally occupied Lu’s mansion.

During the rest time given after a simple lunch. The first to greet me as I silently infiltrated the mansion was.

“Hoho. Welcome. Sit here and wait, I’ll bring you tea.”

A bandit wearing maid clothes… no, it was a member of Berid Ret.

I suffered a great mental shock at this sight I’d never seen in my life.

A curly beard that covered his entire chin and more.

A cute ribbon in the middle of the beard.

Burly shoulder muscles and leg muscles.

Even a maid outfit that looked ready to burst!

I almost became mentally confused by this suddenly aggressive appearance, but I barely regained my sanity thanks to the Assassin Butler who appeared belatedly.

“What the hell are you doing right now?”

The Assassin Butler replied with an unconcerned expression.

“I changed his profession to maid as you requested.”

“Maids don’t smile like that.”

“Was that what puzzled you? I know that too. But I didn’t teach him that. More importantly, I obtained information about Berid Ret.”

It must have been information obtained from the bandit maid.

“Hmm. Let’s talk about that later. I have to leave Midwintry again. I’m very busy because I need to bring back your runaway master.”

“Is that so? That’s important business. I understand.”

“Did you handle things well with Jin?”

“That woman doesn’t know anything about anyone. Her qualities as a butler were completely terrible too. She seemed to have a lot to learn.”

Making eye contact with me as I nodded, the Assassin Butler made an extremely serious expression.

“And this time I truly acquired secret information about the master that you wouldn’t know.”

Why is it? I don’t have much expectation. I asked back listlessly.

“What is it?”

“The master is… a swordsman.”

Is that so.

“And a very excellent swordsman at that. A warrior who is both an outstanding mage and a swordsman is extremely rare. I think the master is probably a much bigger figure than we expected.”

That would be the case.

Since she’s a Kalerpa of Loqwe.

I completely ignored the Assassin Butler’s demand to settle the debt immediately since he brought useful information.

‘To think he knows nothing about Lu despite living in the same house.’

In other words, it also meant that Lu had hidden things about herself that well.

The third day returning to Weatherwax without Lu.

After long and lengthy deliberation for two days, I established a new plan.

“I need to bring Lu back, Head Maid.”

The gazes of the Head Maid and Jin, who were sipping thin potato soup, turned toward me.

“Bring her back, you say. Do you know where she went?”

“Yes. She went to the Northern Continental Union. So give me some travel funds.”

At the word funds, the Head Maid’s expression rapidly turned cold.

“Is there a reason we must drag back someone who left on their own feet? We can just hire a new cook. Though it will cost some money.”

“No way. Food and such can be eaten by picking up whatever, but no matter how much money you pour in, you’ll never be able to hire a mage of Lu’s level. Without her, it’ll be hard to protect the Weatherwax Family.”

“You’re here, aren’t you.”

Is she now trying to entrust mansion security to a menial maid? What terrible intentions!

“This might be the first time the Head Maid is hearing this, but Lu even found the assassins who were monitoring Weatherwax. I’m not that meticulous.”

The Head Maid wiped her mouth with slightly surprised eyes.

“Did such a thing happen?”

“Jin, who is the former heir of the Berkley-Greytown Family and an excellent swordsman, would know best how amazing Lu is, right? Isn’t that right, Jin?”

Jin was slightly surprised by the sudden designation but calmly nodded.

“If it’s true that the Duke is targeting the Weatherwax Family… Senior is right. Lu’s military strength will definitely be necessary.”

“Wait a moment. Why does everyone think we’re going to fight a physical war with the Berkley-Greytown Family?”

“Because he’s actually continuing to send people.”

Haah. The Head Maid let out a long sigh, rubbed her temples firmly, and waved her hand.

“…This seems like a matter that needs more consideration. Let’s all finish eating first. There’s a lot to do this afternoon.”

That evening when all the day’s work was finished.

Jin came to find my bedroom.

“Senior.”

I looked over her, who had become even more butler-like, and satisfactorily checked her training progress.

“What about the homework I gave you?”

To sleep without thinking about anything at night for a week. Not to touch the sword either.

Jin’s expression was quite confident, as if she had been keeping to it without missing a single day.

“I’m performing it well. More than that, there’s something I’d like to ask of you, Senior, so I’ve taken the liberty of coming at this late hour.”

“What is it?”

“Please take me to the Northern Continental Union as well.”

No way, if I take you too, the Head Maid will throw a fit.

…I should refuse with those words. But my lips were moving in a completely different direction.

“Why?”

Jin answered somewhat hesitantly, unlike her usual self.

“I’ve heard that the Allied Church Nations have many inspectors who use completely different swordsmanship from the Empire. I want to follow Senior and broaden my experience.”

Is it because of that damn sword again?

I recalled Jin’s face as she invaded even my mental world, spouting about teachings.

[So that I won’t hurt those I trust. So that I can ultimately overcome it like Senior. Please bestow your teachings upon me.]

What a leech.

Her stubborn, single-minded focus on her goals makes her completely incompatible with Andert.

Andert was stubborn too. I don’t know how those two managed to live in the same family.

[So that I won’t hurt those I trust. So that I can ultimately overcome it like Senior. Please bestow your teachings upon me.]

Stop it.

[So that I won’t hurt those I trust. So that I can ultimately overcome it like Senior…]

I said stop…

[So that I won’t hurt those I trust…]

Damn it. Fine, I get it! I’ll teach you!

“Sure, why not.”

Jin, looking bewildered, asked cautiously.

“…Are you really giving me permission?”

“What. Surprised that I’m being so cool about it?”

“Yes.”

“I’m surprised too.”

I didn’t know I’d been worrying about such pointless problems.

But I don’t really know what teaching actually entails. Now I have more things to worry about. For now, if I show Jin around the Northern Continent like she wants, she’ll gain something from it.

On the fourth day after returning to Weatherwax without Lu.

I declared to the Head Maid that I would take Jin to the Northern Continent.

“Absolutely not.”

Of course, I was immediately rejected.

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