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nIn order to send Ricdorian quickly, I wanted to give him a quick answer.

n“All right.”

nOn the other hand, I wondered if Ricdorian would meet Chaser in the conference room. I heard that everyone had just arrived yesterday and had only a light dinner.

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nI also knew from Marshmel’s grumbling that Ricdorian was not present.

nIf this was Ricdorian’s territory, I thought it would be a bloody meeting in many ways.

nShaaaaa. As the wind blew, I smoothed my lower ears and dropped my head down.

nIf it’s me, because I just have to go back and do my job.

nMeanwhile, Ricdorian’s feet moved slowly. It looked like he was going now.

nIt was at that moment that the cloak shook, and he paused as he turned around. Why did he look at me again half-turned?

n“You.”

nI was still not accustomed to watching the cold face.

n“What’s your name?”

nI blinked at Ricdorian’s question. Then I bowed my head and responded.

n“It’s Veronica.”

nRicdorian looked slightly offended when he heard the name.

nBecause there was a wrinkle between his forehead.

nWhy did you look upset? I didn’t have time to ask him, who had disappeared without a trace.

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nThird day in Schirmela.

nThe time Ricdorian spoke of came much faster than expected.

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nMarshmel looked at me locked in the room since noon yesterday and was puzzled, but on the other hand, he seemed satisfied.

nI must have just gotten tired of it, of this face.

nIn fact, it happened often while studying with him. I showed interest in what he taught, but I quickly lost it.

nIn this way, I was no different than my teacher, who was short-spoken. Chaser also allowed it.

nIt was the first thing I asked for because it was a strange feeling to be called with such respect by a young child.

nAnyway, today, I intervened among the maids and helped out. Just staying in the room made me a little sore.

nSome people came to ask for help because there was not enough manpower.

n“Oh my gosh, your fingertips are pretty good, kid.”

n“Yes? Thank you.”

nWhat I felt while working for a short time was that, surprisingly, the household chores were suitable for my aptitude.

nShould I change jobs when I return?

nWith an absurd thought, I followed my colleague and got up from my seat.

nWe were folding a napkin for today’s party, and I’m going to move this napkin.

nStill, it looked like it was going to be peaceful. Just when I thought of that.

nThings happened.

nKuang!

nKyaa! One of the maids screamed a little. It was a scream that was cut in half as if she had struggled to endure it.

nI widened my eyes at what was happening in front of me. Surprisingly, my heart was pounding.

nIt was a corridor across each other. From here, you could see the hallway over there.

nAnd at the far end of the hallway I’m standing in, a dusty wind blows. While the wind subsides…

nI saw a broken wall.

n“Keeuuu…”

nAnd beneath it was a man moaning. Upon closer inspection, it looked like a knight wearing silver armor as white as snow on his chest.

nThe moment I saw the rose carved on the armor, I swallowed a gulp.

nIt was also because I saw Ricdorian standing still over the dust.

nAnd opposite him stood a man of a stature that could not be compared with him. It was impossible not to recognize the slim silhouette.

nIt was Chaser.

nChaser, who had been silent until now, smiled slightly.

n“Oh my gosh, my mistake.”

nHe gently patted his black gloved hands. Looking at the face, it looked like so.

n“My path is blocked by your subordinates. This was a bad occurrence.”

nNot even with his hands, he tapped the heel of his shoe on the floor.

n“You are raising a very loyal subordinate. Grand Duke.”

nRicdorian frowned and smiled. It was a chilly day.

n“Bad occurrence?”

nHe shook his head from side to side, showing the momentum to run at any moment.

n“Destroying the property of someone else’s mansion and catching a knight is a crude excuse for a bad occurrence.”

n“Ah.”

nChaser grinned. It wasn’t a friendly smile like for me.

n“You’d better keep the knights in check.”

nHis red eyes sank low as if relaxed.

n“I’ll hear it from my knight.”

nRicdorian smiled wryly with a face like a saint at first glance, and then moved on with his steps.

nIt was that moment.

nKuang!

nRicdorian, who disappeared in an instant, appeared next to Chaser.

n“Your knight is looking with disrespectful eyes, Duke. They must be educated.”

nRicdorian looks to the side, but then, “Paak.” A harsh sound was heard. At the same time, a man fell out.

nThe knight was like a bear.

nSuch a person flew away with one light flick of Ricdorian’s sword.

nRicdorian lowered his posture slightly and smiled.

n“At the same time, dust is sitting on your shoulder. I thought it was an unnecessary shoulder, so I wouldn’t have tried to remove it.”

nRicdorian’s eyes looking at Chaser were like cold fire.

n“It’s like an arm that only does useless things, so let me know when you no longer need it.”

nBurning blue, but hotter than anything else.

n“I’ll take it out of the world.”

nChaser faced each other leisurely in the thin distance that had blocked Ricdorian’s sword.

n“I’m just grateful that you took care of my limbs. I almost misunderstood you.”

nEven though his entourage had fallen out, Chaser’s voice was tolerant.

n“Even a rat wouldn’t do this as a neat surprise attack, is it a rude greeting?.”

nIn addition, he was friendly as he was to his close friend.

n“I have to do things quietly. Like the master of Schirmela who has changed without even a mouse or a bird knowing.”

nRicdorian only returned the ridicule.

n“Funny. What’s wrong with showing mine?”

nNeither side was going to back down.

n‘Woah. It’s brutal.”

nIt was Chaser who made a sudden move in a tense situation with no retreat.

nChaser turned around, tapping his shoulder with a sly smile.

nHe turned….. he’s coming this way, right?

nI wasn’t far from Chaser. My hurried movements here seemed to make me more noticeable.

n‘Marshmel never said I would never stand out.’

nIf he were my master, I’d say he’s a terrible bastard. It’s a very overrated statement for Chaser, but some agree.

nGlancing sideways, my fellow maid clasped her waist deeply.

nThe same was true of the people around them.

nI hurriedly imitated their actions.

nStep. Step.

nBlack shoes came into view.

nThe steps passing by were graceful and smooth.

nPass, pass, quick, quick.

nA cold sweat ran down my back.

nStop.

nBecause the black shoes stopped when they finally passed me.

n“Hmm.”

nA familiar sound was heard above my head. My palms got wet.

n‘I haven’t been able to hand over Pudding yet.’

nThe reason I was worried about getting caught was because I knew too well what was going on the moment I got caught.

nIt would be taken by force . And I may not even see Marshmel in the future, but that’s okay, as he can change it over time.

nI couldn’t return Pudding, Ricdorian’s guardian deity.

nAn unfulfilled goal flashed before my eyes.

nMeanwhile, Chaser stretched out his hand.

n“Would you like to raise your head?”

nIt was a soft voice. However, the tone was not as friendly as it was to me.

nFeeling the possibility here, I raised my head.

nThen I stopped when looking at his chest.

n“More.”

nChaser did not let me go.

n“Raise it more.”

nFinally, I swallowed my breath and lifted my head completely.

nHis eyes met with a gentle smile. The figure of a beast, hunting to its fullness and stretching contentedly, seemed to flutter behind him.

n“Where do you belong?”

nWithout realizing it, I looked down at my clothes. There was no place who would be happy with this slightly grayish black suit.

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nAn hour ago. The maid, who was carrying a water bowl, made a mistake and got my clothes soaked, so I was borrowing clothes from this place.

nThat’s how lucky I was.

n“As, as you can see…”

nI stuttered on purpose, as if trembling. Chaser, it’s not me. Like a protest.

n“Ah, belonging to Schirmela.”

nChaser also seemed to recognize at a glance.

nFrom my point of view, the maid clothes worn by each family were similar, but I didn’t know how to recognize them.

n“Hmm, that’s weird. It’s nice to see a strange woman.”

nChaser rubbed my chin with his fingertips.

n“Do you have a lover?”

nI glanced at the outstretched hand. Are you asking for my hand?

nWith hesitation, I gave my hand, Chaser kissed the back of my hand. It wasn’t the way he left it on my fingertips as seriously as he usually did.

nBut even so, I had a strange feeling.

n“Are you thinking of moving the mansion? Domulit is a good place.”

n… Is he flirting with me now?

nIf I were a real Schirmela’s maid, it wouldn’t have worked.

nBecause Domulit’s evil deeds were widely spread among the people.

n“Oh dear, just kidding.”

nChaser said so and let go of my hand. I was relieved in my freed hand.

n“But if you have any thoughts, tell my knights before the night is over.”

nChaser pulled up his red lips and tilted his head and whispered into my ear.

n“It’s okay if you come to my room directly.”

nHe only bowed his head, but everyone around here would have heard it. Because he didn’t lower his voice at all.

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