Marquis' Express Butler

“Actually, I bought a gift for the lady when I went down to the village yesterday. This is a trivial item, but can you accept it? ”

“What is it?”

“Let's open it. ”

As far as the Marquis's affection is concerned, he would have thought of jewelry or other valuables. But I'm just a butler apprentice. So instead, it aroused her curiosity.

I wonder what kind of gift the butler apprentice would have prepared.

The table that she and I were sitting at was quite large. Sitting facing each other, I couldn't reach the box to reach out my hand.

So I got up from my seat and moved directly to her seat. Then I politely reached out the box with both hands.

“Thank you. This is an unexpected gift. ”

“I hope you like it. ”

Sapiella reaches out and her soft fingers reach into the palm of my hand and hand over the wooden crate.

Then the status window popped up.

○ Sapiella de Adeline

Rank:

Level: 13 (+1)

Characteristics: Elegance S, Genuine S, Etiquette A, Social Dance A, Sewing C, Painting C,???

Status: Spring Wind Warmth

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……

I took a look at Sapiella's reaction, checking the status window in her vision.

The condition has changed to 'warmth of the spring wind’. But something seems familiar.

Wait, I think I've seen this somewhere.

I can lift my memory and recall every state window I've ever seen. Lohan was something else entirely, and not Calmond. Arwen…….

That's right, Arven!

I saw it in Arwen's status window the other day. It wasn't exactly the same, but Arwen's condition was "spring breeze excitement."

What's the difference between the two? The modifier word Spring Wind is the same. The difference is whether it is' excited ’or‘ warm. ’

I feel that ‘excited’ is more active than ‘warm'. I think it's the same emotion. If you can quantify your emotions, you feel that Arwen is much deeper.

So in other words, Arwen's feelings for me are similar to those of Sapiella.

Things are getting interesting.

I can't say it's a rational relationship, but I can assure you that Sapiella Young is not simply planning this luncheon.

Obviously she's interested in me.

The status message with the modifier is a bit special. It seems to arise when a special relationship is established, not a general emotion.

For example, Lohan.

Lohan is not just a belief or belief in me, but a belief in the pine tree. The Chinese modifier called Pine Tree is decorating the front.

It's the same with Calmond. Since saving his life, his status message has changed to "loyalty of the Iron Stone."

Based on the item, the status message with the modifier is similar to a rare item.

I can't wait to see what kind of modifiers they're going to be.

By the time I thought about it, Sapiella was opening the box and taking out the bookmark inside and looking.

I carefully examined her expression.

I didn't think it would contain bookmarks. He looked somewhat surprised, but he looked carefully at the part with the flower embellishment and smiled slightly.

“Thank you. It was just what I needed, but I appreciate it. ”

“I'm glad you liked it. Compared to the necklace you gave me earlier, I had a lot of worries. ”

“Lord Dylan seems to be a very attractive man. ”

I swooped in without blinking. I was about to eat some food, so I lowered my hand for a moment. An infatuated infant with compliments. I didn't know there was such a thing.

“Usually I give jewelry or valuables for pleasure, but Lord Dylan has given me something related to studying. This is the first time I've received a bookmark gift. So is that…… and when Lord Dylan picks up the sword, there's another charm to it. and I thought, well, I can trust this guy with my life. ”

“Lord Laurentz will be very sorry to hear that. ”

“He's too intelligent. ”

Sapiella's affection speaks the truth today.

It didn't feel bad to hear such compliments from her mouth.

The psychology of women is usually that. Some people like big gifts, of course, but others like small gifts that are absolutely necessary.

I knew that Sapiella's love was not a man of luxury or vanity. Rather, it's more of a frugal side.

I wasn't very good at dressing up or anything.

If so, I thought I would like a practical gift, but it fits exactly as expected. I continued to eat with a good smile.

“I don't know what to do with you. Not enough. I'll hear you say try harder. ”

“By the way, how's Hamel's brother? Isn't it hard working for you? ”

“It's not as hard as I thought. Rather, you haven't done anything special for me since the sparring. ”

“About four days to go, right? ”

“Yes, don't worry, we'll go back to the girl after that. ”

Even General Janlov assured us that no matter how much he wears, it will not be accepted. I didn't have a reason to.

Of course, I'll have a plan to blow up the Black Pigs in the next four days.

Once nothing special happens this afternoon, I will go out for dinner and get some information from the tavern where Eluna has agreed to work.

A list of businesses run by the Black Pigs.

That should be enough to incite Sapiella's infamy or Confucius Hamel to dispatch knights or investigators. It's a group managed by the Dark Ages anyway, so if you dig it up, it'll stink.

Arwen, in a chef's uniform, comes out with a main dish. It was a well-baked baby pig dish. I thought I would introduce myself about cooking.

“How's the food? I don't know if you'll fit right in. ”

“You're good. I think it's okay to work for Primera. ”

“Thank you, miss. ”

Arwen explains the dish with a pleasant face. And I cut the meat myself and put it in the bowl.

“Spices and herbs. Chef Ramsey has helped, so you don't have to worry about taste. ”

“I'll eat well. ”

After greeting me, Arwen returns to the kitchen. Her cooking was great. The word melts gently from my mouth.

I've never tried a dish like this before, but the spices and ingredients used in the cooking are not that different from where I live.

“You said Lord Dylan sent Arwen to Rosetta? ”

“That's right, I've been a good cook since I was a kid. I had a friend named Lohan during my apprenticeship, and they used to get a lot together. ”

“If I become a butler later, I think I'll do a good job working for my subordinates. ”

“It won't be too late to think about it after I've become a formal butler. Hahaha.”

The atmosphere was ripe, and I enjoyed the luxury of drinking wine with Sapiella's love recommendation. You should never drink on the job, but you have a spirit above the law.

I put down the glass and got to the point.

“I'm sorry to say this in a good place, but I think I need to report some progress on my investigation. ”

“Try it.”

“We've identified the involvement of another group of darkroomers in the last abduction. ”

Sapiella's expression hardened all the time. But she asked me to keep talking, and I told her the story of the Black Pig trying to exterminate the Scorpions with just the right amount of fiction.

This is not a fiction, but a fact, so it was easy to fit it cleverly.

“Why did they try to exterminate the scorpions? ”

“Because I needed silence. The surest way to cover up a crime is to get rid of the evidence. ”

“Are you sure? ”

“The information I've uncovered is clear. Even if we don't, we still need to investigate properly. Could you send a Knight or Investigator? ”

Sapiella ponders. It was a little sad that Arwen's pig dishes were getting cold on the bowl, but now it's time to paint the big picture.

She opens her mouth carefully.

“The Knights are hard. It's not a good vibe. The Investigator is not my concern... But what should I investigate by sending an Investigator? ”

“Just make sure you pay your taxes properly. I have the list of subjects. ”

“Let me see if I can help. ”

“I'm so sorry. I didn't want to ruin the moment. ”

Sapiella shakes her head.

“I know you're doing all the research for me. I changed my mind, too. Now that I've done this, I'd like to finish trying to figure out who's behind this. I have no pride in running or avoiding. ”

“You thought well. I will do my best, so look forward to the good news. ”

Sapiella raises her cup. I lifted my cup too. It was not a good way to bump into each other, but we drank wine together.

* * *

It was late the next night when I met Eluna. Confucius Hamel who was intoxicated caused Nogada to move that evening.

Calmond's shop was a shabby tavern and inn.

I was wearing a metal mask, so I put deep pressure on the hood and let no one see my face.

I hope Simon completes the noodles and brings them back as soon as possible. It's not just uncomfortable.

There were not many guests inside. Drunks were talking and talking and stuff, but overall I felt scattered.

When I came in, Eluna, who was watching the serve, recognized me and greeted me.

“Welcome. Customer.”

“A beer, please. ”

“Have a seat over here. ”

Eluna led me right to the table. No one was sitting at the table bar, so I was able to talk carefully.

After a while, Eluna handed you a glass full of beer. Of course I didn't drink much. If you smell alcohol on your way back, you'll be punished.

I didn't intend to stay long, so I got right to the point.

“The list?”

“I wrote it down here. ”

Eluna handed me several notes. I quickly took it and put it in my arms.

“How's it going? ”

“I'm moving to a new home today. I have the directions in the note, so you can come back later. ”

“Okay, give me your hand. ”

She stares at me and reaches out her hand. I put my hand on her hand.

The status window was raised.

○ Eluna

Rank:

Level: 12 (+8)

Characteristics: Archery S, Musical PlayA, Agility A, Wisdom A, Natural Affinity A, Magic Power B, World Water Blessing C, Magic Resistance C, Bow Mastery C,??

Status: Likes

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……

Level up by 8. It's almost vertical. You can see how hard she's been training.

I also have a skill I've never seen before. Bow Mastery. It's just a C rank, but as long as she's training hard, she'll be able to take a S rank soon.

She's an Elf, not a human. Bow-related skills are most likely to go straight to Mandarin.

“You've worked hard. You're doing great.”

“How... did you know?" ”

“There is a way to find out. I'm kind of special. ”

I woke up on my feet like that. Then I left the coin on the table and walked out of there.