The Villainess's Exclusive Maid Is Too Good at Her Job - Chapter 58

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Chapter 58

What on earth was happening?
The plates being thrust toward Janet were Lishar’s and Theo’s respective dishes.
Both men had attempted to exchange their own neatly cut steaks with Janet’s plate, and this collision was the result.
Clink.
The two plates met as if in a toast, neither yielding an inch as they hung suspended in mid-air.
“Oh dear. Our timing overlapped. Allow me to take care of Miss Janet, so you eat yours, yes?”
“…You do it yourself.”
Huh?
Good grief.
It was Byeon Gyeong-baek and Julietta Ludwig who let out incredulous laughs at the absurd situation.
Janet stared blankly at the plates the two men were offering before crossing her hands to swap each plate.
“There. This should do the trick.”
“What?”
“?”
Ignoring the bewildered gazes turned toward her, Janet personally placed each man’s plate before him.
While Theo and Lishar stood dumbfounded, having inadvertently ended up cutting each other’s steaks with such intimacy, Janet deftly sliced her own steak and brought it to her lips.
Mmm. Delicious!

As dessert arrived after the meal concluded.
“So, have you decided which department you’ll join, Janet?”
“Hmm. Not yet. Which department are you in, Miss Julietta?”
“I… never mind. I’d rather not say.”
Julietta, who had been speaking, clamped her mouth shut.
“If I tell you and you say you’re coming with me, what then?”
“Would that be wrong?”
“Yes. It would be. I had you take the Academy entrance exam not so you could follow me around and serve as my attendant. You’re there to learn just like I am—you can’t let yourself be swayed by me.”
Janet was struck by both shock and emotion at Julietta’s words.
In truth, she had been planning to remain at Julietta’s side and assist her, exactly as the other girl had described.
‘Which department do I actually want to join…’
The Academy’s departments were broadly divided into three: Swordsmanship, Magic, and Theology.
Beyond the foundational subjects all students learned, choosing a department was necessary to determine which specialized courses to take during elective periods.
‘Where do I truly want to go?’
I was pondering this while eating the ice cream served for dessert.
‘Ah, this sensation…!’
Recognizing the familiar feeling, Janet hastily lowered her arm to conceal her left wrist.
Soon, exactly as anticipated, clear lines of text materialized vividly in my mind.

“I can’t believe something like this happened.”
“Tell me about it. Who would have thought that Lishar would get injured during swordsmanship class?”
“The injury is apparently worse than expected, so he won’t be able to participate in the graduation exam.”
“Oh no. Of all times, right when graduation is approaching…”

Janet’s eyes trembled faintly at the rather shocking content.
‘Lishar? Lishar gets injured?’
If the injury was severe enough to prevent him from participating in the graduation exam, it must be quite serious.
I gazed at Lishar while carefully concealing my emotions.
Over his face as he elegantly sipped the black tea served as an after-dinner beverage, I saw an image of his face covered in blood overlaid.
#Chapter. How to Become Friends

To attend the Academy, Janet and Julietta Ludwig relocated to Ludwig’s Townhouse in the capital.
Sandy and Mary accompanied them both.
On the day we departed from the Estate Main House.
“Well then, have a safe journey. Sister, Janet.”
Jeron, visibly reluctant to see us go, came to see us off. Julietta Ludwig pinched the boy’s cheek gently and promised to return safely.
I met with Kendrick once more as well.
Since he’d donned that mask of his again, I couldn’t help but click my tongue at how tiresome it was.
“Safe travels to you both.”
“Of course. I’ll write to you occasionally.”
“I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to reply.”
“…Then I won’t write either.”
Watching the two of them, still appearing to get along so well, I felt a deep sense of relief.

“You really chose the Swordsmanship Department? Truly?”
This was already the tenth time I’d heard the same question.
Though it would have been tiresome, I answered without any change in expression that yes, I had.
“It’s surprising. I didn’t know you were interested in swordsmanship to that degree.”
“I’m not incredibly interested—just somewhat intrigued, really.”
What I said was the truth.
Every so often, I’d experience moments where all five senses seemed to awaken throughout my entire body, and my limbs would move of their own accord.
At such times, I felt both flustered and yet strangely satisfied and refreshed.
Since I’d always been confident in my physical strength and power, I thought this might be a good opportunity to properly learn swordsmanship.
‘Of course, that’s not the only reason.’
The original story I’d recalled during that dinner to which the Margrave had invited me continued to weigh on my mind.
Richard Ortea was the Margrave’s only son, after all.
If such a precious child were to be harmed, the Margrave would surely grieve as well.
He was my benefactor and protector.
Having received such tremendous kindness, I couldn’t simply turn a blind eye and abandon my hand in such an important matter.
‘And Lishar is also in the Swordsmanship Department.’
My plan was to watch from nearby, and when danger seemed imminent, to prevent it by any means necessary.
Though I wasn’t certain such a thing would truly be possible.
I had no way of knowing exactly when such an event would occur, or in what manner it would unfold.
There was nothing I could know for certain.
‘Still, I have to do what I can.’

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At last, the first special class had arrived.
“I’ll head over to the Theology Department.”
“Yes, Miss Julietta. Do your best.”
At Janet’s encouragement, Julietta Ludwig’s eyes narrowed.
“There you go again with ‘Miss.'”
“Oh. I’m sorry.”
Since I’d grown accustomed to using both “Julietta Ludwig” and “Miss” interchangeably, the latter kept slipping out even here at the Academy.
“Do your best, Julietta Ludwig.”
“….”
Even with the belated correction, Julietta Ludwig’s narrowed eyes remained unchanged.
She pursed her lips as if displeased, then spun around sharply.
“Fine. You do your best too. And that man over there—don’t let him approach Janet.”
“Off you go now, Julietta Ludwig. You’ll be late at this rate.”
Theo parried with a smile, and Julietta Ludwig fixed him with a pointed glare.
Hmph.
Janet and Theo quietly watched as Julietta Ludwig turned away with a huff and walked briskly into the distance.
In truth, Janet was still worried about Julietta Ludwig.
‘She didn’t want to come back to the Academy.’
I’d insisted we come together, and now sending her off alone weighed on my heart.
It felt like watching a small child left by a riverbank.
But Janet steeled herself. As Julietta Ludwig had said, I too had come here to gain knowledge.
‘I need to look after Lishar in the Swordsmanship Department as well.’
With renewed resolve, Janet turned and headed out.
This too was a stepping stone for their mutual growth.
“Let’s head out now, Theo.”
“Yes, let’s go.”
The two arrived at the Training Ground, the location of their class, without being late.
The Training Ground was already quite crowded.
The department classes were conducted with first, second, and third-year students integrated together. Of course, each trained according to their own level, but assembly and dismissal were done as one group.
“Are those the new special students?”
“Yeah. Surprisingly, four of them joined the Swordsmanship Department.”
“And two of them are women, no less?”
Once you chose a department, it was difficult to change for a year.
It was inevitable that eyes would turn toward these unfamiliar faces who had appeared among those who had spent the first semester together.
“Now then, today we have some new members joining our Swordsmanship Department.”
As class began, the professor in charge of the Swordsmanship Department called the four forward.
“Each of you will introduce yourselves.”
Following his instruction, the four bowed their heads to the students and began their introductions.
“I’m Theo, admitted as a special student this term. I look forward to working with you all.”
“I’m Janet, joining as a special student. I may have much to learn, but I appreciate your guidance.”
After the two exchanged their understated greetings.
It was now the turn of the girl whose nervousness was plainly evident.
“I-I’m Luna! I look forward to working with you all, seniors!”
She bowed deeply.
Luna straightened up after bending at the waist with all her might, then broke into a cheerful smile.
Hazelnut-colored short hair and azure eyes.
A charming greeting that suited her endearing appearance perfectly.
And finally, it was the last special student’s turn. Before stepping forward to introduce himself, the young man’s gaze shifted toward Janet and Theo.
He had been glaring at them with an intense, burning stare, but now he turned forward with a fierce grin as if he’d never worn such a savage expression at all.
“I’m Samuel Berdin! I look forward to your guidance!”

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