Marquis' Express Butler

“How are you feeling? ”

“What are you feeling all of a sudden? ”

“You're popular. I heard this is the first time an apprentice butler has beaten an apprentice knight. ”

Arwen asked me as I was walking down the hall. I shrugged and replied.

“It's nice to have another vacation. How's Lohan reacting? ”

“I'm busy spreading rumors. There have been a lot of people asking questions about your childhood. ”

“My childhood? Why?”

“Does that mean that many people are that interested? ”

Arwen speaks plainly, but I turn my head, smiling bloody. I didn't really care who cared about me.

“The maids I work with asked me to introduce you. ”

“Tell her I'm not working. I don't have time for romance. I'm in a hurry to take care of Prince Hamel. ”

“I'll tell her I'm busy. If you change your mind later... ”

“That's not going to happen. ”

When I speak plainly, Arwen smiles and nods. Wait, I think she's mistaken. It's her feelings, isn't it? We don't want to do that.

Err, I don't know. I'm free of illusions. Kimchi soup is an option. I don't stop women from coming.

As I shared my thoughts about what had happened recently, I arrived with Arwen at the spiritual residence.

Lord Laurentz stands guard in front of the home of the Soul. I stood in front of him more valiantly than ever before and took an example. I'm gonna make you sick to your stomach.

“I'm here to see the lady. ”

“Yes, go inside. ”

Lord Laurentz glances at me with his unsightly eyes and moves aside. I smiled and went inside like the Reaper.

Sweet.

The door opens and you see Sapiella sitting comfortably on the couch drinking tea.

“I meet the noble lady. ”

You really like cars. I'll ask him what kind of car he likes later.

There were other maids around, besides Arwen, who were serving her. As soon as I entered, Sapiella ordered everyone out.

I don't know when, but from some point on, I had more time alone with my child.

When I first saw it, I never thought it would go this far. He's a hard man to get to, and the Force is no joke.

“I heard you called. Miss, is there something I can help you with? ”

Sapiella looked at me silently. No matter how cold and cold she was, she couldn't hide her emotional gaze.

“Lady?"

“I'm so glad you're okay. ”

I could feel her sincerity in that single word.

“Thanks to your concern, things went well. which is unfortunate for Arthur. We were fortunate. Please speak to Master Smith later. Thanks to you, I'm using a good weapon. ”

“I see. I'm glad no one got hurt, even if it was a battle." ”

“You seem to have a warm heart. ”

Sapiella has a slight flush on her face. But I pretended not to see it.

“Sit down.”

“I have a lot of eyes out there. Miss."

I advised her carefully. It's nice to be alone like this, but it might not be good for her to keep seeing me alone.

“I know that much. But I don't want anyone else to hear it. ”

“Speak.”

“What the hell was Hamel's brother approaching you for? ”

I thought about it for a while. But I decided it was best to be honest. Sapiella's infancy is out of this fight of interest anyway.

“Apparently, Confucius Hamel wants to take care of me. That's why I think you started this duel. ”

“I see. ”

“Do you care? After the rest of my life, I'll be back with you again. Don't get too worked up. ”

“I'm not worried about that. Somehow this house is going to be noisy.... ”

I can't help it. I heard that all three successors, except Sapiella, have grown up and are building their own power. The blood spatter competition will begin until succession is decided.

“I think it belongs to the Confucians. I have some work to do, so I'm going to take a little more care of that. ”

“About the Alcaine Merchants Guild. ”

“That's right.”

Sapiella, who drank a cup of tea, stared at me.

“I still don't get it. Whether or not you should be investigating at such a cost. ”

“It wasn't something the Alcaine Merchants Guild could have orchestrated on its own. Objectively, no one can devise a plan to kidnap the infancy of the late Adeline. There's no evidence that they were directly involved, but we have to do a full investigation anyway. to leave no aftermath. ”

“ ……. ”

“Lady.”

I decided to share a little bit of my thoughts with her. Because, at the end of my doubts, it also touches on the cause of her grief.

“All crimes or schemes require the benefit of a particular group. In other words, those who want to take advantage have a plan. ”

“But?”

“Where could you possibly profit from kidnapping a girl? Have you ever thought about that? ”

Young-ae shakes her head as well. You don't want to think about it deeply, because it's still traumatic.

But I don't think so.

This kidnapping case stinks, too.

“The count of Astria is personally behind this. I don't know if the Earl moved himself, or if the other forces moved, but there's a good chance he's involved with them. ”

“…… What? ”

Sapiella whose eyes turned red in my guess. I almost dropped my cup of tea that I was so surprised to hold.

I was calm.

“Other than that, there's no group that would benefit from kidnapping a girl. ”

“But the Otto Confederate of the Astrians...... asked me to marry him. ”

“It's a little different than that. Now that we have a mix of difficulties to talk about, let me wrap up here. Leave the rest to me. ”

Those words were too painful to say directly to her.

This marriage is a marriage. Marriages made to maximize the interests of families and families. Infinity is just a medium.

But if there's an unexpected problem with that, it's the late Adeline. Sapiella's infancy is a medium and a commodity.

Of course, in the Earl of Astria, we will mourn the lack of marriage. It's a situation where you can put pressure on another card.

Alternatively, we cannot rule out the possibility that another family wants to get involved with the Earl of Astria.

That's why they assumed he was involved with the Earl of Astria.

We should investigate this further. Things can be bigger than I thought. So I need to organize my organization as soon as possible.

After a moment of silence, the beloved Sapiella cautiously opens her mouth.

“Take care.”

“Yes, ma'am. ”

“And this. ”

Sapiella unties the necklace around her neck and gives it to me.

“I want you to have it. ”

“Why is it so precious to me.... ”

“It's a protection given to me by my mother when I was a child. I'm going to do something dangerous in the future, but at least I feel comfortable doing this. ”

I felt the warmth of my heart. It was hard to refuse that favor, I took the necklace of infancy and put it on my neck.

“Thank you. I'm relieved. ”

“It has the family crest in it, so you can use it when you need it. ”

“Let's make sure that doesn't happen. ”

This gave me a free pass and a token of the Sapiella Patriot family. What's next? Somehow I feel like I'm palming in a Manfrep dungeon.

Then Sapiella raised her voice.

“Is there anyone else? ”

The door opens immediately, and Arwen quickly steps inside, waiting. She squeezes her head.

“You called, miss. ”

“Bring me a cup of tea. With the tea I always drink. It's for Dylan. ”

“Yes, ma'am. ”

A moment later, Arwen prepares the car for you. It was a fragrant tea with a pale blue glow. I can't believe the Apprentice Chamberlain is able to enjoy such luxury. I'm crying.

“Thank you very much. Miss, what's the name of this car? I've always wondered.”

“Separate leaves. Mount Fort Belium. ”

“I see. I'll be sure to check. ”

Fort Bellium. Looks like a port city. You'll get a chance to come back later, right?

That way, Young-Ae enjoyed teatime quietly.

* * *

After tea time, I returned to my accommodation, and an unexpected person was waiting for me in my room. It was Confucius Hamel. He was occupying my room by himself, without bringing Lord Paramella, the Sioux.

He is touching a red ripe apple. Sometimes he throws and receives.

“Why are you walking around so brazenly? If you're an apprentice, you'll have to wait for your next assignment. ”

“I took the day off. ”

“Are you talking back? ”

“No way. Isn't this the vacation Confucius Hamel himself gave you? ”

I treated him fairly. He is an ambitious man. I didn't think anyone would like to just bow and squeeze.

As expected, he smiled joyfully and swung the apple in his hand at me. I grabbed it lightly.

“Eat. It's a statue. ”

“Thank you, Duke. ”

You didn't poison her, did you? I bit one in front of him. Tastes good.

“I thought you suspected he was poisoned. ”

“That's not gonna happen. ”

“Why are you sure? ”

I replied with a single bite.

“Because the Confucius liked me. At least it's not a throwaway card. ”

“Hehe. Clever fellow. I can't believe this Knight sent Ace away to defeat him. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. ”

He got up from his seat. And I squeezed my shoulder.

“Did you hear the rough story about Sir Paramella? ”

“I heard.”

It was quite painful. I don't think I caught it. I think I'm blackmailing it now.

“Have you decided? ”

“Yes.”

At that moment, the power that was tormenting my shoulder was dull and relaxed. After stepping back, Confucius Hamel comfortably sat on the bed and looked up at me.

“So, shall we hear the answer? Why don't you come work for me? Nothing special. All you have to do is wait for the moment and be true to what you do. ”

“I've decided not to help you. ”

“What?"

The atmosphere grows fierce. Confucius Hamel, who is suddenly awake, comes toward me.

“Are you saying no to me? ”

“I became a butler apprentice to work for the Adeline family. He serves his family and does not work for any particular person. ”

“You beast! ”

Hamel expressing his anger. I thought I'd pull out my sword and snap my neck right now, but I threw him a loaf of bread so he wouldn't get too excited.

“Of course, when you become a family, I will be loyal. I don't know when the day will come. ”

“That means……. ”

“I'll leave the interpretation to the Confucius. ”

Confucius Hamel, who was thinking for a moment, realized the implications of my words and laughed out loud. He didn't stop laughing easily.

“Hahaha! Great work, great work! I can't believe this guy came in as a butler apprentice. Hahahaha! Interesting. Fun! Wa-ha-ha-ha! ”

The princess smiled like crazy, just as she did when she came in, she went out on her own. It was an uncontrollable personality, but this made me realize one thing clearly.

Confucius Hamel's ambition may be bigger and more dangerous than he thinks.

I think we need to be careful not to get involved. I'm the only one who gets bit by a rabid dog.

It's getting late.

Should we leave the mansion?