episode_0197

Amelia was excluded from public affairs. Thanks to our sudden return, Amelia’s uncle grumbled and went back down the royal road, and Amelia probably won’t be able to do any official work for a while.

The concept of public affairs and private life is not that clear to nobles.

Still, the work we were to do was quite important within this territory, and thinking about the future, it seemed like we would somehow have work to do again in two years.

Well, I guess I’ll just have to spend those two years with nothing to do…

-That’s good.

Both Amelia and I were people who suffered from society in our past lives. If someone tells us to rest without doing anything and that they will provide us with a way to make a living, of course we kneel down and say thank you.

Of course, the ride with Amelia to the manor that Amelia had prepared in advance was fun.

Besides, Diane and Adele were also in the manor.

These are children I used to see almost every day, but I haven’t seen them in quite a long time. The objective period wasn’t that long, but I would say that I feel like I haven’t seen them in too long.

“Wow.”

“How about it?”

I woke up early in the morning, took a leisurely walk on horseback in the sunlight, and arrived at the manor, which was much neater than I expected.

Of course, compared to the well-maintained places where a lot of money was spent, there were many places that looked old.

First of all, the village below the manor looked like a half-abandoned house. The door was boarded up, so it didn’t seem like people would go in and live there, but it seemed like it would take a long time to clean it up.

The brick wall that reached up to our chest showed signs of cracking and wear here and there.

The field in front of the mansion was still free of weeds, but the soil was almost bare, and the mansion had a lot of ivy growing on the walls.

Still, the mansion we were going to live in seemed quite atmospheric. I could see ivy, but couldn’t this be considered decoration?

“There are people cleaning the inside. There are a few butlers and maids who never leave the mansion. They are all older people. I wonder if we should bring Becky.”

Amelia said that and got off the horse.

“Do you think Becky will like it? It doesn’t look like someone who is very satisfied with their job.”

“Then just give her enough money to satisfy her and that’s it. The fact that she endured working under Count Hoover means that she is quite capable as a maid. Well, it’s not something to decide right now.”

I also got off the horse and just left the horse loose inside the wall. This was because there was still little space to properly tie the horse.

Even though the horses were running around, stepping all over the place and scattering their excrement, it still had to be cleaned up overall.

As Amelia said, there was no need to decide right away. This was where we would spend the rest of our lives, so it was just a matter of taking our time and decorating it little by little.

Squeak.

As I entered the wall and closed the door, I heard a sound coming from the rusty iron door.

tweet.

It was the sound of sparrows flying around us. Light was shining from a clear sky without a single cloud. Besides the four sparrows circling around us, I could hear the sounds of other birds in the distance.

and-

“Boo.”

“Alexander!”

A large bird flew in from the side of the mansion and sat in front of us.

And then he looked up at us with those round eyes.

“Alexander, it’s been a while.”

Amelia bent down and tickled the back of Alexander’s neck with her fingers. Alexander’s eyes narrowed.

It really looks like Diane and Adele are here.

“Buu buu.”

When Amelia let go, Alexander cried leisurely, then spread his wings and flew up.

And then it disappeared high into the sky.

“You look free.”

“This seems to be the right place for Alexander.”

I was thinking of sending Diane and Adele back to the capital as time passes, but if they like staying here, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to stay together.

Anyway, the mansion was quite large for just the two of us.

Amelia looked at me and smiled slightly, then stretched out her hand towards me.

I smiled and held his hand.

Holding warm and soft hands, we walked, stepping on the weeds that had grown a little on the road. The road, which was paved with flat stones, did not seem to be seriously damaged except for a few weeds growing in between.

“Lady Amelia.”

When we arrived at the mansion, an old butler with completely gray hair came out to meet us.

Because I sent you a letter before I came.

“And Else girl.”

Actually, it was the first time we had met each other, but it didn’t feel bad to call him by his name. Maybe it was because he was a good-looking grandfather.

… … His back was slightly bent, and he was holding a cane with both hands. For some reason, I felt like I knew why he never bothered to leave the mansion. It would probably be impossible for him to go somewhere else and learn a new job at this age.

“I was waiting for you two. My name is Fabro, the butler. It is an honor to meet the ladies who are the owners of this mansion.”

“I’m honored too, Fabro.”

“Then, I will help you navigate the mansion.”

“Yes, please.”

Amelia didn’t bother to refuse.

Although Butler Pavro was holding a cane, he seemed to be proud of his job. Although his back was slightly bent, he seemed to have no trouble walking, so he walked forward without touching the floor while holding the cane and slowly introduced us to the mansion.

It may be true that there were only a few people inside the mansion, but the inside was neater than the outside.

“From here, these are the rooms used by the owners. Would you like to provide further information?”

“No, it’s okay. We’ll take care of things from here, Fabre.”

“Okay. Then, have a good time.”

At Amelia’s words, Fabre bowed and turned around.

“How about it?”

Amelia asked me.

“Good. Quiet and spacious.”

Amelia seemed to know by her expression that I was sincere, and smiled.

“Then, while we’re here, let’s go see Diane and Adele. I sent you a letter in advance, so they know we’re here.”

“Do you know which room you stay in?”

“Yes. I received it in a letter. This way.”

I walked behind Amelia, who walked confidently. Meanwhile, the hallway was as quiet as a mouse.

“here.”

Amelia stood in front of the door of a room just off the hallway. It was a bit far from the stairs.

“Then—”

smart.

Amelia knocked on the door.

“… … .”

There was no sound.

Amelia tilted her head and knocked again, but this time there was no sound.

We looked at each other.

Amelia shrugged her shoulders, knocked again, and spoke a little louder.

“Diane, Adele! We’re here! Is it okay if I come in?”

Then, I carefully placed my hand on the door handle and turned it slowly.

We pressed our bodies together and stuck our faces out through the gap.

“… … .”

It hardened as is.

The same thing happened to the two people inside. Diane and Adele froze as they looked at us.

No, it would be a bit difficult to call it an ‘attitude to look at us.’

It seemed like he was so absorbed in something inside that he realized we were opening the door a little too late.

But that doesn’t mean the two people were naked.

Both of them were wearing clothes, but their sitting posture was unusual.

Adele was sitting on the bed, and Diane was sitting on her lap. It wasn’t a princess’s position. It was as if she could knock Adele backwards at any moment.

With their bodies pressed together in that position, Diane was biting Adele’s lower lip.

It was a little funny how his lower lip stretched out as he turned his head slightly towards us.

“… … Ael. El. ”

Adele called our names, but the words didn’t come out properly. Diane must have realized what was happening then, so she quickly let go of her lips, but—

“… … I’m sorry. The timing wasn’t good. Just keep doing what you were doing.”

Amelia apologized politely and closed the door again.

“Wait!Wait!Wait a minute!No!This is just like that, no matter what!”

Just before the door closed, we heard Diane screaming, but we politely left.

Well, it soon opened again.

*

“I’m glad you two are getting along so well.”

Amelia said with a smile.

Adele and Diane, of course, had no answer.

“Well, you don’t have to worry too much. We’ll be able to spend a relaxing time like you soon.”

“… … Yes?”

“No, wait, Amelia.”

When I saw Adele and Diane looking at us with slightly surprised expressions, I was also surprised and said to Amelia, but—

“Why? We came here to stay like that anyway, right?”

“No, that’s right!”

Adele and Diane watched blankly as my face turned bright red.

“So, you two too?”

“Probably before you.”

Diane’s mouth dropped open at Amelia’s answer.

“So, if you have witnesses or bridesmaids at the wedding later, please call us. We will help you. Of course, this is assuming that you two will also help us.”

“Amelia… … .”

I blushed and called Amelia’s name, but she just narrowed her eyes at me and lazily lifted her teacup.