Inside the kitchen, Lily in her maid outfit was bowing deeply, making so request to Nora.
Nora remained silent for a mont, then let out a quiet sigh.
"You're saying... you want to learn skills from ?"
"Y-yes!"
"Why ?"
"Because all the maid sisters here say... Head Maid Nora is the most capable maid."
"Although I'm reluctant to admit it... the person you want to help is more capable than . If you want to learn skills, you should go to Anastasia instead."
?
I was the focus of their conversation... and surprisingly received a complint from Nora? Usually Nora would only extrely reluctantly acknowledge my abilities.
When skills are refined to master level, not only can they be taught to others, but can quickly help them reach proficiency level. Adventurers call this the master-apprentice system. Nora probably judged my skill level from observing my practical operations.
"Lily wants to beco Anna's help, but... Anna can do everything, and Lily... can't help Anna at all..."
"...If you put it that way, I can't say I don't understand."
Nora is also a maid, so I can understand the feelings Nora comprehended at this mont.
A servant's joy cos from monts when they're needed by their master. When the master is too perfect, servants doubt whether they truly have the qualifications to serve by their master's side. Yet paradoxically, servants also hope their master can grow strong. It's truly a contradictory psychology.
I hadn't expected I was causing Lily so much trouble.
Because I can do everything, Lily is always in the position of being protected. Lily is just a little girl - her skill levels are all low, so she fundantally can't intervene.
Probably due to her wandering experiences, Lily developed a more mature personality than ordinary children. She won't accept everything with peace of mind, even though she should clearly be in the position of being protected.
I finally understood Lily's enthusiasm these past few days. So she... wants to repay ?
"But in my view, Anastasia has no intention of demanding compensation from you... may I ask what your relationship with her is?"
"Anna... is soone I admire..."
What... Lily admires ?
"After taking in when I was dying on the streets, Anna gave a second life. I hope that soday, I can grow to beco as capable a maid as Anna! Both in talent and figure!"
I sohow feel like I unconsciously led Lily astray?
Lily in her little maid outfit is indeed distinctive... the green inexperience contrasting with the proper maid outfit, and the white pantyhose matching the little girl is really... wait! What am I thinking? My thoughts are being led astray by so pervert…
"Wandering... the streets?"
"Yes... Lily has never seen her parents and was always wandering the streets. Later many things happened... Anna finally took in."
"Abandoned by your parents..."
Nora murmured to herself.
I know Nora only acts coldly toward specifically, but for so reason, her attitude beca much gentler now.
"If that's the case... I can teach you so things appropriately. But Anastasia is an excellent maid. I can't guarantee that what I teach will be things she's not good at. Can you accept this?"
"Thank you, Head Maid Nora!"
"Ah... that's right, you don't need to call Head Maid."
Nora is also a very gentle person.
However, beneath that gentleness like a quiet spring, there seed to be a trace of sadness.
I don't possess the [Mind Reading] skill, so I can't judge whether this is just my imagination. Nora told Lily that the ladies had been waiting for breakfast for a long ti, so they needed to serve breakfast first.
I quietly backed up a few steps, pretending to arrive just as Nora opened the kitchen door.
"Lady Chris ordered to fetch the morning al."
"Sorry to keep you waiting. Let's return to the parlor together."
Nora walked at the front carrying the tray. I couldn't help but secretly glance at Lily, who walked with particularly brisk steps after receiving Nora's promise.
Returning to the dining room, Chris didn't mind Nora's preparation ti. Nora's cooking skills are first-rate. She probably knew that after enjoying Nora's breakfast, any displeasure would be swept away.
During the quiet breakfast ti, Chris elegantly put the last piece of bacon in her mouth. Just then, a maid hurriedly ca to Nora's side and whispered a few words in her ear.
After hearing this, Nora's expression also changed slightly. After helping Chris wipe the salad sauce from her lips, Nora bent down to inform Chris of the ssage the maid had brought.
"..."
Chris's serious expression lasted only a mont, then she gave orders with her usual cheerful smile.
"A guest has arrived. I'll go to the main hall to receive the guest first. The work arrangents are the sa as yesterday. I don't mind at all if you take it easy and slack off appropriately, okay?"
A visitor?
I calmly approached Nora's side.
"Head Maid Nora."
"Are you asking about today's work arrangents?"
"No... it's about the distinguished guest who ca to visit Lady Chris."
"...Prying into the master's activities isn't sothing a maid should do."
"I understand. But there's a na involved that I cannot ignore."
Unfortunately, I used my [Keen Hearing] skill to steal the information when the maid relayed it to Nora.
Although Ende Barony is said to be Count's vacation destination, honestly it's just for enjoying the tranquility. In a ga where most players wouldn't choose to admire scenery, no players would specifically co to such an unremarkable place.
Let alone players with status and background in the ga.
"The visitor is... Grand Councilman of the Watertown rchant Association, Lord Enrique."
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