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“……………………….”

A woman smiling brightly while looking at me. To the Grand Duchess of the North, I could only remain frozen and fret.

“Me. I think I heard wrong. Become a butler…”

“You heard correctly.”

“……..”

no. What qualifications do I have?

Looking at it objectively, I was a person who was not suited to being a butler at all. I didn’t really like waiting on anyone.

“….that. May I ask why you are suggesting this to me?”

No matter how much I thought about it, I had no idea why they asked me to become a deacon, so I decided to be honest and leave.

The Grand Duke’s wife seemed to think for a moment, then opened her mouth.

“That’s right, because you saved my daughter. And… you. I quite like it.”

“…..Yes?”

“Ahaha. That’s not what I mean. I’m saying that I was impressed by the way he didn’t give up at all even when he faced us.”

Was that such a big deal? I just felt a little intimidated.

“And if you become a butler. You may be given benefits you never imagined.”

As I stood still and showed no action, the Grand Duke of the North said so.

Well… of course it is. No matter how much you are a butler, you will be given benefits and salaries that ordinary people cannot imagine. There must be a lot of people who covet this position.

‘It would be nice if they gave me a lot of money. however…’

A lot of money was important, but for me now, there was something more important than that.

“Over there. If you become a butler… you will have to stay in this castle.”

“You will go out often… but most of the time it will be like that.”

“…I have children to take care of. If I stay in this castle, the children will be left behind..”

Why I’m Trying to Make Money The reason why I did not shy away from difficult errands and work. Everything was for the children of the orphanage.

If it meant leaving those children and surviving on my own, I would gladly refuse.

“Okay. There are children to take care of…”

“How can he be such a good young man…”

The Northern Grand Duke and his wife looked at me with curious eyes, as if they were looking at a special child, and exclaimed exclamations.

“Okay then. How about doing it like this?”

The Northern Grand Duke cleared his throat for a moment, then began to offer me a suggestion.

“We will take responsibility for the children and take care of them. Quality meals and play. And we provide all the items the children want. And I will let you see the kids at least once a week.”

I was immediately stopped by the enormous offer. To the point where they would do something like this?

It was a reward that was almost volunteer-like, difficult to give just because I was a deacon.

“…I don’t know why you’re doing this to me.”

I spoke honestly about how I felt. Of course, I was just doing what I had to do as a human being, but is it okay to receive such a large gift that makes me feel blessed?

“You are the benefactor of our family. I deserve to be fully compensated.”

“Thanks to you, our miracle was able to return.”

“…Is that so.”

If you say it this way… there is no reason to refuse. In particular, ample support will be provided to children who had to survive on just bread every day and were living in cold orphanages.

The reward given to me for enduring a little bit of discomfort and awkwardness was too much to the point of feeling blessed.

“I will do my best. Thank you very much!”

“That’s a good choice.”

“Please take care of me. ‘The Butler’ Venice.”

I bowed at 90 degrees and held hands with the Grand Duke of the North, who shook his hand. After that, I wrote my name on the contract handed over by the Archduke.

That’s how I went from earning a living each day to becoming the butler of a northern princely family.

“Please take care of me. Venice.”

“Thank you very much. Ariel.”

Also, the exclusive butler of the daughter of the Northern Grand Duchy.

***

“…Do you understand this much?”

“Um… Yes. I think it’s been done to some extent.”

After signing the contract, I immediately received butler training from Mr. Everton, the overall butler of the Frost family.

The content of the training was simpler than I thought, unlike what I thought would be extremely demanding and difficult.

Do what the head of the house or the people of the Grand Duke’s family ask you to do. Also, greet the members of the Grand Duke’s family with courtesy. Wear your butler’s uniform well.

Since you have become Ariel’s dedicated butler, you will follow Ariel around, calling her ‘lady’, and fulfill your duties with all sincerity. That was it.

‘It’s not as big a deal as I thought.’

They even say that they are extremely strict and, contrary to concerns that one mistake could put your life at risk, they turn a blind eye to most mistakes and overlook them.

The remnants of such a strict past naturally disappeared over time.

Unlike in the past when butlers and servants were treated as complete slaves, it is said that recently they are treated as equals.

This is… the benefit of the Northern Grand Duchy? It was just a simple job, all you had to do was to carry out the given tasks.

‘Of course, I don’t plan on doing things sloppily.’

Still, they trusted me and hired me, so I will do my best to fulfill my duties even if I am not good at it. Because that would be a courtesy to the Northern Grand Duchy.

let’s work hard. It was the best opportunity I had ever been given! I told myself that and set out to look for work.

“Keu… What should I do..”

While I was wandering around the Frost Castle, I noticed a maid stomping her feet while looking at the bookshelf in the hallway.

It looked like she needed help, so I approached her and asked.

“Hey… do you need any help?”

“Huh? Are you… the new recruit who came in today?”

“It’s probably right. It’s called Venice. Is there anything I can help you with?”

“That’s because my arms can’t reach.”

aha. When I looked closely, I saw that the maid was looking at a fairly tall bookshelf. I tried to take the book out of the bookshelf, but it seems I wasn’t tall enough.

“Aha. Let me help you.”

Just take out the book. It’s simple. I took out all the books on the bookshelf. The books were all quite thick, so they were quite heavy.

“Tsk… Where can I move this? I will listen to you.”

“Well…is that okay? Just put it on the cart in front.”

After hearing those words, I immediately walked over to the cart where the books were piled up, organized them, and put them away.

“Phew. It’s quite heavy. It must have been difficult.”

Looking at her arms, which did not appear to have any muscle, it seemed like she would have had a very difficult time taking out and moving the books.

“Uh…yeah. Thank you… I’m asking the newbie for help. I’m stupid, am I?”

“No. Not at all.”

Looking at her face that darkened slightly as if she was blaming herself, I answered right away. I don’t know why you think that way, but if you did your best, wouldn’t that be enough?

“….Really?”

“Yes. sure. And… if you need help, please call me anytime. Senior.”

“Hi! Ugh…Ugh..!”

As I smiled and spoke to her, my face suddenly turned bright red as if I was in pain somewhere. The once-white face soon turned into a blush.

“Are you in any pain? Where…”

“Uh…uhhh!! Hmm..”

weird. I don’t feel any heat on my forehead. The maid’s eyes began to spin.

“I…I’m Gancha…I’m really fine..!”

“Hmm… Is that so? If you are sick, be sure to get treatment. Then I’ll go!”

“Uh…yeah…bye…Venice…”

Because it’s never good to endure pain. I advised her and went off to find another job.

At that moment, I saw a maid sweating coldly as she looked at the large boxes over there. Without delay, I headed straight to the maid.

***

“Phew… Well, let’s go now.”

“Uh…yeah. bye! Venice…! Thank you!”

After saying hello to the maid, I wiped away the sweat and finally took a breath.

As befits this gigantic fortress, the work was truly endless. Just when I thought I had finally completed one task, another task appeared right in front of me.

Well, it wasn’t incredibly difficult. It was okay because it was just something the country could do.

As I continued to look for work and help without resting, the sun set and night came.

‘Let’s see… when the time comes.’

I looked at the grandfather clock in the hallway, and it said 9:50. According to the contract, the butler’s workday was until 10 o’clock, so it was time to finish the work and take a rest.

“…Ah. right. I have to go say hello to Miss Ariel.”

As Ariel’s dedicated butler, I have to go say hello to Ariel every day before going to work and leaving.

I feel like I’m a little tired, so I’ll quickly say hello and go to sleep. I moved toward Ariel’s room, which I had memorized.

After moving my feet hard, I arrived right in front of Ariel’s room.

A tightly closed door. There must be Ariel behind this door.

Knock knock-

“…Miss Ariel. It’s Venice. I’ll just leave work now.”

I knocked on the wooden door and waited for Ariel’s answer. Calling someone “ma’am” was more embarrassing than I thought. Because it feels like the first time in my life.

“….Where are you going.”

“….Yes?”

Through the tightly closed door, Ariel’s quiet and cold voice was heard.

…Where are you going? Isn’t it natural to go back to my room?

“Please come into my room.”

“…………”

It feels like thunder is thundering in my heart, and alarm bells are ringing in my head. Go into the lady’s room?

‘Is this a big problem?’

Venice. 19 years old (alternate body).

Not even a day has passed since I became a deacon, but I run into a difficult situation.