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My Lady! Did sothing happen?!
As soon as I got ho, Sarah grabbed and asked.
"I just t soone I knew for a while.
I said roughly because I couldn't tell her that I t His Majesty and went to the black market with him.
The quick-witted Sarah noticed that I didn't want to talk about it and didn't ask anymore.
Im glad you ca back safely.
Sarah was truly relieved and wiped her chest.
I was very worried if sothing might have happened to you, My Lady.
I hurriedly changed the subject before Sarah asked about what had happened.
How did you get ho? Did Sir Hiltine take you ho?
Kalian said Sir Hiltine would take her ho, but I asked just in case.
I guess the na of the man with silver hair is Hiltine.
Sarah's cheeks turned slightly red.
I held back the laughter that was about to burst and poked Sarah's arm.
You're in love with him, huh?
I'm in love with him?!
Sarah shook her hand.
Ho, how dare a maid like
What's wrong with you?
"Yes?"
no. Let's go in.
I really wanted to tell her what I thought, but I couldn't.
I was afraid that Sarah would needlessly mind it.
I was afraid that she would have vain dreams like my mother.
and I was afraid she'd die miserably.
I consciously raised the corners of my mouth and patted Sarah's head.
*****
About 5 days from the capital to Hutton.
And it took at least a week to negotiate with Natsha Kingdom and settle incidental matters there.
In other words, once I left the capital, I couldn't return for almost a month.
So its okay for you to go back to your hotown for a while.
Leaving Sarah alone at ho for a month bothered , so when I said that, Sarah's face brightened.
Really?
"Yeah. Go and buy so delicious food for your siblings and your mother.
I gave her 10 gold generously.
It was quite a lot of money in my current circumstances, but for Sarah, who gave up her stable job because of and left her hotown and family, I could bear this much.
It was also payday soon.
Co to think of it, my payday was after I left for Hutton. I wondered if I could co back on my next payday.
And I didn't think I would get my paycheck at the Imperial Palace, but still, I was curious about how the paycheck would be paid.
I'll have to ask Baron Delrond later.
With that in mind, I packed my things.
Sarah helped while packing her luggage as well.
I usually wore a neat and practical dress, but as it was a schedule on behalf of His Majesty, I dressed neatly in uniform. And my long hair was also neatly tied high by Sarah.
Are you not wearing any accessories?
Well, I think it would be neat not to wear anything in a uniform.
That's true, but its too neat. Wouldnt it be better to wear at least one?
Sarah rummaged through the jewelry box and took out the spirit necklace that Kalian gave before.
I think this would be fine.
"Yeah."
I also thought it wasn't too bad, so I obediently put on the necklace.
I even wore my coat and looked in the mirror to see if there was anything strange, but Sarah's eyes twinkled.
My Lady, dressing like this makes you look like a cool knight.
"Really?"
"Yes! If My Lady was a man, I would have fallen for you.
I smiled at the nice complint. Then I picked up my luggage and left the house.
Sarah followed after .
We stood at the gate and waited for the carriage to the Imperial Palace and the carriage to Williot territory.
The first to arrive was the carriage to the Imperial Palace.
Sarah looked at with a face that seed to burst into tears at any mont.
I'll miss you, My Lady.
I opened my arms to hug her. And Sarah hugged right away.
In the anti, take care of yourself, okay?
I gently patted Sarah on the back.
Sarah muttered, putting her face on my shoulder.
My Lady too.
And dont get sick.
My Lady too.
Why did you suddenly beco a parrot?
Because My Lady says everything I want to say.
Is that so?
I laughed quietly.
I wanted to talk to Sarah a little more, but I couldn't make the carriage wait any longer.
Then, see you later, Sarah.
I said goodbye to Sarah and got into the carriage.
*****
The outer palace was busy preparing to set up the delegation.
I passed by them and entered the relatively quiet office of the inner palace.
Looking at his desk, it seed that Baron Delrond had already co for work. But the person was nowhere to be seen.
He must have gone to the outer palace to prepare for the diplomatic mission, right? But when did he co to work?
I was pretty early, too, but it was amazing that he ca first.
I took a docunt out of my bag while glancing at Baron Delrond's desk, which was piled up with docunts.
The docunt was a combination of the information Khun gave yesterday and the information I had gathered so far.
I left the original one on my desk and took only the copy.
I had to give this to Marquis Valdir, the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
If my prediction was correct, it would definitely be helpful during the diplomatic mission.
I took the copy and headed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the outer palace.
It's been almost a month since I started working as an aide, but it was my first ti coming to the outer palace.
I only saw it as I passed by.
The outer palace was very busy with preparations for the diplomatic mission.
Regardless of the departnt, everyone was busy running around.
Even in this situation, when I passed by, everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at . Their gazes were stinging more than before.
Look over there. She ca in her uniform.
I think she's really planning to go to the diplomatic eting.
I don't know if she's fearless or has good nerves. But if it were , I would have given up.
They talked openly as if wanting to hear them, but I entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs without giving them a single glance.
Hey, bring that here!
Hey, you have to take this over there
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also seed very busy. I didn't want to disturb them as much as possible, but I had to inform his aide first to see Marquis Valdir.
Marquis Valdir's chief aide Ah, there he is.
I approached the man who was looking at the docunts on the innermost side.
This man was Dillon Valdir, Marquis Valdir's chief aide and his second son.
Nice to et you, Sir Dillon Valdir.
Today was the first ti I saw him, but I could imdiately recognize him thanks to his wine-colored hair, the characteristic of the Marquis of Valdir.
Wine-colored hair was not as common as Kalian's blue hair.
Who are
Dillon Valdir's face, which he raised with a smile, hardened in an instant.
The people, who had just been busy walking around until now, stood there like broken toys and looked at .
There's an awkward silence in the office. It was so quiet that I could hear people breathing.
I didn't like the way they looked at and the atmosphere, but I didn't care and introduced myself.
My na is Leila Thebesa. I work as an aide to His Majesty.
I know."
Dillon sighed and stood up.
Whether he had no intention of hiding it, his expression was full of irritation.
"What do you need? As you can see, I'm busy, so I'd appreciate it if you could tell quickly."
It ant to just say what my business was and disappeared quickly.
I didn't expect him to welco , but I didn't feel very good when he actually treated coldly before my eyes.
Still, I answered with a smile without showing any displeasure.
I have co to see Marquis Valdir, the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
For what purpose do you want to see the Marquis?
Its about the diplomatic eting with the Natsha Kingdom.
Dillon asked again with a slightly nervous look.
Did His Majesty send you?
"No."
Dillon said as if he was dumbfounded.
"His Majesty didn't send you, but you want to see the Marquis? Do you think it makes sense?
Unless His Majesty sent , I couldn't see the Marquis? I didnt know there's such a law.
When I calmly responded, Dillon closed his mouth in dissatisfaction, then opened it again.
The Marquis is away right now. I don't know what's going on, but you can co back again next ti."
Ah, I couldn't believe he's away right now.
It was a pity, but I had nothing to say. Because it was my fault for suddenly coming without an appointnt.
Then, can you give this to the Marquis?
I put the data I had brought on Dillon's desk.
I wanted to give this to him directly if possible, but I didn't have ti for that. I also had so work to do before I left.
And I have sothing to ask Baron Delrond.
Dillon glanced sideways at the docunt I had put and nodded.
"All right."
Thank you. Then, I'll get going now.
I left the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with those who were still looking at .
Sir Thebesa?
Then, on my way back to the inner palace, I t Baron Delrond.
Good morning, Baron.
"Yes. Good morning. By the way, did you just go to the outer palace?
"Yes. I have so business to do with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a mont.
Baron Delrond looked surprised at my answer.
Why is he like that?
When I looked at him in wonder, Baron Delrond asked anxiously.
Nothing happened, right?
"Yes? What do you an by that?
As I asked back at the situation I couldn't understand, the baron shook his head.
"It's nothing. You're going back to the office, right?
"Yes."
Then, lets go together.
I walked side by side with Baron Delrond, heading to the office.
By the way, why did you go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
It's because of the diplomatic eting. I have found so information, and I ca to tell him in case it might be of any help.
Baron Delrond smiled happily.
You're working hard, huh?
Of course, I have to work hard.
That way, I can be recognized by other people.
especially to Philen.
Your expression suddenly got bad.
Is that so? Well, it's only natural because I thought of Philen.
Did I perhaps say sothing wrong
No way.
I said, shaking my hands as Baron Delrond might be misunderstood.
It was just because sothing bad happened to cross my mind. Don't get wrong, it's definitely not because of the Baron."
Then, it's a relief.
The Baron, who was smiling with his eyes folded like a crescent moon, suddenly hardened and pulled my arm.
"Ah!"
The mont I said ah!', the distance between him and sharply narrowed.
I bumped my head against his chest and looked up at him with my eyes wide open.
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