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Episode 161

“Good job, Tina Laurencia. As a reward, I allow you to sit next to me.”

“Really? Thank you, Baron…”

Tina was truly happy and sat down next to William. Looking at that, I felt a little confused.

Should this also be seen as a form of pure love? Or should she intervene as William’s guardian?

Of course, it is not my place to say anything. Even I am using all kinds of threats and coercion to humiliate my adoptive mother, Carmel…

“Tina, um… Luna is very worried about you. Shouldn’t I at least let my mother know how I’m doing?”

“Well, even if that wasn’t the case, I sent a letter to my mother yesterday. I’m doing well, and I want to attend the Academy here.”

Um… it’s the Sanctuary Academy. Having just met the chairman of the board, I don’t really want to recommend it. However, since it is the best academy in the kingdom, there will be nothing lacking for the daughter of the Laurentian family.

“In that letter… did you also write that you were serving as William’s maid?”

“Oh, no! If that were the case, it would be a big problem!”

These guys both clearly know that this isn’t something Luna should know about. However, seeing that he shows it to me without hesitation may mean that he trusts me in his own way.

“Of course, the discipline may seem a bit harsh on the outside. But princess, this method is definitely working.”

“Really?”

“I’ll show you right away. Tina, what do you think when you see poor people?”

“Ssssww… Well… I start to reflect on the fact that I failed to fulfill my noble duties as a nobleman… I also think that if I am in a position to rule the territory, I should provide them with a suitable livelihood… .”

Tina looked at William as if she was trying to confirm whether the answer was correct. William smiled satisfied and held out his hand to Tina.

“Hehe, hehe…”

Tina held that hand and looked very happy.

The effects of ‘discipline’ seem to be certain. To be honest, it would be difficult for even the rigorous curriculum of the Seville Academy to produce this level of educational effect.

“Hmm… Tina, what would you do if someone else bought the clothes you wanted so much?”

“Um… I’ll ask you politely first. If that doesn’t work… it’s very unfortunate, but I’ll have to give up. Because it’s something that can’t be helped…”

Rather than answering from the heart, it feels like I am memorizing a model answer I learned somewhere. Of course, considering the original Tina, it is a huge improvement.

Tina glanced at William again. William folded his hand over Tina’s hand as if he had no choice.

At first, I thought William might be crazy, but seeing things like this changed my mind a little. I began to think that it might be better to leave Tina in the hands of a professional trainer rather than sending her back to her days of pure evil.

I looked at them in a sweet atmosphere and said.

“Are you two… planning on getting married?”

“Branch, bran, bran, marriage…?”

It was Tina who reacted loudly. William shook his head calmly.

“If you think realistically, it would be unreasonable. I’m not that confident either. No matter how much this incident has weakened our power, Laurencia and I…”

“What?”

Tina raised her eyes at William. The voice was quite trembling.

“You made me do something like this… Well, what’s wrong?”

Tina raised her voice as if she were angry. However, he did not let go of his hand.

William answered in a very calm voice.

“I also care about Tina very much. But marriage is a realistic issue. Isn’t that right, princess?”

“Yes? Uh, well, yes… I don’t think Duke Luna Laurencia will readily allow it.”

Well, I did say that I was taking good care of my daughter. However, that was assuming a situation where the castle would collapse.

“I’ll convince you!”

Tina suddenly shouted and hugged William’s arm tightly with both arms. Like I never want to let go.

“My mother always listens to my requests… Yes, I’m sure she will grant it! As Baron William said, if you study hard and show that you have become a great person… you will definitely…!”

Tina’s expression was the most determined I had ever seen. Even with the bean pod on, it seems to be tightly closed.

To be honest, it is clearly visible to me as a third party.

William also likes Tina as much as she does, maybe even more. It is undoubtedly a deliberate action to restrain it as much as possible. I guess they knew that Tina would become more obsessed with it because of her personality.

“It will not be easy to convince your mother and Luna Laurencia. As a lady, you must perfectly acquire the dignity and spirit that a noblewoman should have. Are you really ready to do that, Tina Laurencia?”

“Yes, yes…! I will work hard!”

William smiled and stroked the head of Tina, who had become a puppy. Tina had the happiest face in the world.

“It’s time to read. Tina, you go up first. I think I need to talk more with the princess.”

“Yes…!”

Tina greeted me politely and left the room. After Tina left, William was silent for a moment.

“What do you think, Princess?”

“Um… what?”

“Is there a chance that me and Tina Laurencia will end up together?”

Suddenly, I feel like I’m revealing my innermost feelings here…

Well, it’s natural to be worried. The current William has been demoted for dishonorable reasons and has almost no standing within the nobility.

Of course, Laurencia also suffered considerable disgrace in this case. However, this does not mean that dukes and barons, who still have significant fiefdoms, are equal.

“To be honest, I don’t know. However, as Tina said, Luna is a person who will put Tina’s happiness first. If two people show that they can get along well… wouldn’t there be a possibility?”

“Are you serious…?”

“But one thing is for sure, if you see Tina wearing a maid uniform, it’s all Fatou. They say it’s for educational effect, but… um…”

“Well, but… isn’t it cute…? Tina wearing a maid uniform…”

The young guy was already… as expected, he was full of selfishness.

I sighed a little and said.

“It cannot be denied that Tina’s behavior and attitude are being corrected in a positive way. Luna probably won’t be able to visit Lurie for a while… If Tina becomes a proper lady in the meantime, Luna might be convinced.”

William’s expression, who was rattling his teacup nervously, brightens slightly. I added one word in a serious voice.

“But keep this in mind, William. No matter how cute Tina is, you should never touch her. You know what I mean, right?”

Actually, it stings me a little to say this. That’s not something I should say, because I go around messing with all the women I like.

But this is absolutely necessary for me as well. If Laurence and Roberts are truly at odds, the foundation I’ve built will collapse.

“I understand. On the honor of a gentleman, something like that will never happen.”

It’s William so it’s okay.

…I feel a little suspicious when I see her wearing a maid uniform.

* * *

It was already late evening when we returned to the palace from Roberts Mansion.

I visited quite a few places in one day. From the Knights Templar to the Academy to the Roberts Mansion. My legs feel a little sore.

As I entered the hallway where the princess’s room was, I saw several maids gathered in front of my door.

what?

For some reason, the atmosphere is buzzing. Is it because of what happened in the morning? No, I wouldn’t have left any evidence that would be problematic…

As I approached them, one of the maids told me the situation in a low voice.

“Wow, princess, you’re here. The queen is waiting inside.”

“…Your mother?”

“Yes… I told him that he didn’t know when he would return, and he said he would wait inside…”

Um, I see. Perhaps he was so anxious because he had heard bad rumors about Carmel. I wonder if it might go against my feelings.

“Since when?”

“Just now. It took about ten minutes.”

If so, then the timing was pretty good.

What’s going on anyway? I couldn’t think of anything that would immediately bring Carmel to my mind.

Now that Mystilia has been lifted, it was not easy to predict what changes were taking place within Carmel.

I vaguely expected that the pent-up affection for me might explode… but yesterday’s reaction didn’t feel like that.

Well, you’ll find out what’s going on when you face it in person. I told the maids not to worry and went into the room.

Carmel was sitting on the sofa in the room with her back to the door. There was a bottle of alcohol and a glass that I had never seen before on the table.

“Are you here, Sarah?”

There was a smile on Carmel’s lips as she looked back at me. It was a smile full of confidence for some reason.