Marquis' Express Butler

Dressed as a sweet-smelling outfit, I confidently entered the party. Fortunately, there were very few new trainers or deacons who remembered my face. Even if they did, they were all busy working so they didn't recognize me.

So I could act more confident.

“Hey!"

Suddenly, my heart sank. Shit, I should have been more discreet. I turned my head and the butler was looking at me for the first time. He approaches with a loud voice.

“I'm busy right now. Why are you empty-handed? Get me a drink! ”

You can't speak up here. He whispered to me. If that's the case, you can fly as many times as you want. But I don't think he suspects who I am.

“Please. I'll go. ”

“You're quick to notice. ”

Are you a high ranking butler? Even a butler you don't know can't be so careless. I'll have to reveal my identity later.

He received a tray full of liquor. Then I walked through the party and handed the glasses to the nobles in need.

Right then, I looked to one side. Earl Kronos, the owner of this mansion and the head of the Adeline family, was speaking with someone.

The Grand Duke of Kronos has seen it before.

It seemed like a very late aristocrat at the time, and Lohan next door told me that he was the head of the Adeline family.

But who is the nobleman next to you?

“What an exciting party! Your party is always a pleasure. Hahaha.”

He seemed to share the same rank as Earl Kronos, but he was raising his voice. The Grand Duke of Kronos raises his cup with a loving smile.

“I'm even more excited to be with you. Now, today is a day of drinking. Cheers."

“To the Marquis! ”

Well played.

The person next to him seemed to be the protagonist of today, the Earl of Astria, as it seemed. You look about the same age.

I'd love to hear more, but right now it's more important to meet Sapiella.

Where the hell is she?

However, I couldn't look around, so I waited hard and looked around.

“There he is.”

I finally found Sapiella.

He was standing on a stage on one side of the banquet hall. I was dancing with a young man who looked like a nobleman.

Are you in a relationship?

But Sapiella's eyes, looking at the man, sit cold.

I just waited for her dance to finish as she continued to serve.

A long time later, after the fabulous music of string quartet, Sapiella came down from the stage. A number of nobles applauded her for her dancing skills.

“What an impressive staff you have! Awesome!”

“You look great with Prince Otto! ”

“I want you both to be good. ”

Of course it was a normal reaction. Perhaps the friend, Otto, was his son who was supposed to come with the Earl of Astria today.

For a long time, Sapiella was mixed up with the crowd.

And I finally had a chance to get to her.

“…… What about you? ”

He recognized me as well. I politely bended my arms and took the courtesy of using it in the ballroom.

“That was a great dance. Miss."

“Why are you here? You must be an apprentice……. ”

“Lady.”

I stopped her once. It was incredibly rude, but I couldn't help it. Even if you fall apart, it's only a matter of time. And there were too many people passing by.

I felt like I didn't have much time.

“I have something urgent to tell you. If you listen to me, you'll find out why I'm here. ”

“Was it really that important? ”

“It's very important and urgent. ”

I spoke even in a small voice. She stares at me cautiously for a moment.

“Follow me.”

She steps forward.

The ballroom here was very spacious. Hundreds of people gathered, but there was plenty of empty space. The Sapiella baby chose a balcony with none of them.

After opening the transparent glass door, she glances at the sky for a moment. You seem lonely for some reason.

There must be a lot of reasons. Maybe I'll have a little chat with Otto. You don't like him? He looks good.

“It's a quiet and lonely night. ”

Hey, lady. Now is not the time to get sentimental.

But it was the first time she had expressed her emotions outside of work, and her words reached my heart. I've never had a chance to talk to her like this in the first place.

Do they feel lonely living in such a luxurious place?

She turns around.

“I said some useless things. What's going on?”

I gave her the secret document, which was asleep in her arms.

“There is a force of sorts who want to kidnap the girl. ”

She was shocked. Sapiella frowned and began to examine the secret document I gave her.

Standing against the light, I took a step aside so she could see more clearly.

Until she finished reading the document, she still didn't understand.

“A week later, I……. ”

“I didn't know her schedule, so I brought it as soon as I could. There's a possibility of a latrine before that. Please forgive me for what happened today. ”

“That's okay. Your loyalty. But where did you get this document? ”

“I stumbled upon Cornell's misconduct earlier. It was in a warehouse at the Alcaine Merchants Guild. in a very sturdy box. ”

“The Alcaine Merchants Guild. ”

He did not tell me that it was in some particular structure, which was difficult to open. Then the question will come back about how you opened up your subject.

For now, it was important that Sapiella's infancy be objective in accepting the case, excluding other doubts.

Sapiella, who had been thinking for a moment, returned the documents to me.

“There's no reason to kidnap me from the Alcaine Merchant Guild. ”

“It may not be exactly the Alcaine Merchant Guild. because it was stored in a warehouse at the top of the Alcaine Guild, and no one said anything about it. ”

“A setup. Or a trap. ”

“It's not that simple. They were investigating the girl's movements in detail. I've seen similar documents before. I also knew that you were attending a town fair in a few days. Isn't it true? Then……. ”

I cut my horse off in a hurry.

Because I felt a distinct dissatisfaction in Sapiella's expression of affection. However, she softened the offense and turned it into a question.

“What about them? ”

“I don't know about that. Behind the Alkyne Merchant Guild is an organization called Scorpions. Maybe there's another one behind them. Anyway, the point is, you shouldn't take this lightly. ”

“But……. ”

She said something. I stood politely and waited for her words.

“I can't help but attend the event that day. It's the only way to meet the colonists. They're waiting for me. ”

“I see.”

It was a festival with some memories.

I can't help it if the spirit comes out like this. I clearly warned her with the letter, and she didn't accept it, so it's not my fault.

No, wait.

I feel sorry for the baby, but isn't this a good opportunity for me?

If the secret document is true, I will aim for Sapiella's infancy at a certain point in time, and knowing that I can take advantage of the situation.

If I save Sapiella's life in crisis, I may become a First Degree, not a formal butler.

Of course, it was the best thing that didn't happen, but I decided to take it in my hands when I had the chance. To suck the honey a little sweeter.

“Sapiella. What are you doing here? ”

You hear a stranger's voice behind you. I instinctively felt that an uninvited guest had come.

“I was getting some air. ”

“Who is this? ”

A clearly alert voice. I bowed my head without even looking at him. He waves the tray in his hand slightly.

“Would you like a drink?”

Then the Otto Confucius suddenly burst into laughter.

“You've been through a lot lately. Now that you're sober, go back. ”

“Yes, Your Highness. ”

I clasp my head again and step out of the balcony. He doesn't feel so good for some reason. I should have knocked and checked the status window.

Anyway, I did everything I could. Now all we have to do is wait.

* * *

The next morning, I opened my eyes early. The training of hell begins today.

Apprentice Deacons practice and compete in martial arts as well as physical fitness training for a period of time. Martial arts was an indispensable virtue because you have to pay attention to the factors.

Of course I thought this was an opportunity. It is because they read martial arts texts in the family register and refined their movements in the training ground.

In other words, we have the opportunity to have a close experience in practice.

And there's another reason I've been waiting for this opportunity.

I don't like the way Veron looks at me these days. Neither did his people. I think they've already sent my memory to the incinerator.

I can't help it. The ignorant must remember with their bodies, but they have only trained him once.

After all, he volunteered for a few showdowns, and was beaten to a pulp. Then you'll raise your hand again.

It's a simple plan that I just have to respond to.

“Everyone's here! ”

A new trainer named Vesper raised his voice. Unlike his predecessor, Cornell lacks intellectual appeal, but he was fit and felt like an activist.

“Starting today, the troops will participate in fitness and martial arts training. Ratings are strictly graded! Make sure you're doing the best you can. ”

The first fitness training has begun.

It was a good look for the morning workout. The new trainer suggested a lightweight retreat, but it was an extremely difficult course through the back mountains.

Of course, it was easier for me to lie down and eat bread with special abilities, but I could see how hard it was because I was confident in my physical strength.

“Dylan!"

“Yes.”

“Excellent record. You've won first place. Were you always this fit? Your previous record doesn't look so good. ”

“I didn't hesitate to train every day. I'm confident in my physical strength. ”

“Good! Good pose. ”

The commander said something he would like, and his mouth popped up.

I hadn't spoken to the new trainer Vespur, but he was well aware of the apprentices for the position of trainer. It was also evidence that the household's apprenticeship process was systematic.

Several fitness exercises were followed, and a short break was given.

But that time was less than 10 minutes.

Suddenly, the Vesper trainer raises his hand to the waist and shouts out loudly.

“How exhausting. The Trainer is disappointed in you! Everybody, back up! ”

The trainer's nagging continued for a long time. I listened moderately and spilled it in one ear.

And then came the time I was waiting for.

“Next is the duel! Demonstrate your personal training so far. So, who's up first? ”