episode_0017

If it was the real Ashe, it would be a notice that would make her froth. How dare a mere knight try to manipulate the Emperor’s precious servant. There is a limit to disloyalty.

But these days, Ashe is just a ‘maid, Shelly’.

So I had no choice but to keep my mouth shut and suppress my anger.

“Uh… Ah…”

Ellen noticed from the side.

Asher thought Ellen was scared by the man who suddenly approached her. It was not long before she realized that she was mistaken.

“… This guy is good at his job!”

puck!

Ellen pushed Asher’s back. Only then did Asher realize that the person Ellen had been eyeing was not the man, but herself.

“You…!”

I tried to spit out a bunch of harsh words. But it was also funny to waste my emotions on things that weren’t even real people.

Above all, if you refuse to go, you’ll end up twisted and dried like a mummy again…

“I will… no, I will do it.”

“Maid, I don’t expect much since you’re going to be there anyway. It doesn’t matter who it is.”

I, I, I am a thing that is worse than an ant!

Damn it, I can’t stand this maid’s body. If it were my real body, I would have easily subdued that man and beaten him up.

“Have a nice trip.”

Ellen whispered softly. It was a sarcastic tone that anyone who heard it could tell.

There is not a single part of these old things from 500 years ago that I like.

As Asher followed the man silently, he gave him a request.

“The person you will be serving is the wife of His Excellency the Holy See. The Holy See’s wife, Mirelda Neterto, so be careful not to make a mistake in addressing her.”

“Neterto? That Neterto’s wife? … Huh?”

“Does the maid at the laundry recognize you? She really is a great person.”

It’s amazing.

Just as the same title does not mean the same position, the quality of the work is also different.

Among them, the Holy Netherto is the best among the seventy-two transcendent beings. He is the true and greatest superman of his time.

…at least that’s what it says in history books.

Afterwards, the man bowed his head as soon as he returned to Mirelda Neterto.

“I brought it, ma’am. Please use it as you wish.”

“Oh, thank you. You can go away.”

“Yes, I understand, ma’am!”

Ashe reflected anew on how brilliant her past had been.

Even Mirelda, to whom the author bowed down, was beneath me.

What a great person the princess of the empire is…

Realizing that, I wanted to get rid of that damned junk mansion as soon as possible and get my palace back.

“It was difficult because there was no attendant, but thank you.”

“It is an honor just to be able to serve you, Madam.”

“Oh my, she’s more graceful than the most beautiful young ladies? Are all the palace maids like this…”

“If you see any shortcomings in the future, please feel free to point them out.”

“Oh my god…”

“…”

Asher, although outwardly resigned, felt that things were turning out strangely.

‘You’re the Madame de Néterto, yet you don’t have any attendants and you’re not used to the palace?’

It didn’t make sense logically.

The Holy See’s own person was the Emperor’s closest confidant – the head of the Imperial Guard. My husband came and went from the palace as if it were his own home, but his wife felt unfamiliar with it, so it was bound to be strange.

‘Hmm, the appearance and personality seem soft… If I cook it the right way, I could play with it however I want.’

Sometimes they show up. Fools who cede their right to think to their lower-ranking confidants.

Most of those people had low self-esteem and were isolated at home.

“Madame Netherto.”

So, Asher prepared to hunt, putting on a harmless smile.

“If you would let me be your errand boy or companion, I would be happy as if I had received a birthday present.”

In the past, Asher had been surrounded by flattery everywhere. It was the moment when her life, which she had observed, showed its power.

Mirelda accepted Asher’s offer with a look of gratitude in her eyes.

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Asher understood two rules that apply in the world of painting.

First, there are ‘events’ that cannot be changed.

For instance, her being chosen by the Madame de la Concorde was a necessary event, and it was Ashe’s choice that caught the Madame’s eye.

Second, you can’t turn a flow that is too huge.

She tried to pass through the secret passage of the palace, but the fog that suddenly appeared made her return to her place.

It would be a reasonable rule, since it would be easy to assassinate the emperor if one wanted to.

This was what Asher had learned after serving Madame de la Concorde for several days.

If I had to add one more achievement to that…

“The tea smells good. How can you be so knowledgeable about tea ceremony?”

“I did my best because my wife’s joy was my joy.”

The visible achievement was that Asher had completely won Mirelda’s favor.

“Haha… I didn’t have this kind of luxury at home.”

Mirelda sipped her tea and confessed.

“Everyone… seems to be busy with one thing or another.”

When Asher heard those words, he swallowed the feeling that his family was turning upside down.

For example, when it comes to servants, they make excuses and put off doing the hostess’s request day after day. They often eat alone without their husbands, which makes them secretly ridiculed.

He also told various other stories. The lonely person’s frustration would come out like the wind in a balloon even with the slightest stimulation.

The tragic heroine has been kidnapped.

This was Asher’s overall review.

“You must have had a hard time, ma’am.”

Asher sat down at Mirelda’s knee level and took her hand in his own, somewhat obediently.

“If I could be of any help, I would roll up my sleeves and give it my all…”

Ashe lamented pitifully. Mirelda must have felt his extreme sorrow, because she also placed her hand on the back of Ashe’s hand.

“Ahh… Sally.”

Sally – Madame Sainte-Claude, who was calling Ashe’s body of ice with affection. The words Ashe had intended to say were about to spill out of her lips.

“If it’s okay with you, won’t you be my maid?”

As planned.

Asher, who buried her face in Mirelda’s skirt, smiled rottenly.

“That is my joy.”

However, I was a bit perplexed because the increase in intimacy was beyond my imagination.

How low must your self-esteem be to trust a mere maid so easily?

Still, it was fortunate that the opportunity to talk came early.

Because it was rude for a simple servant to bring up personal topics first.

“But, ma’am, I have a question.”

“Huh? What are you curious about?”

“By any chance… is there a family called Arkaden in the Empire?”

It was a question I had always wondered about.

Mirelda answered Asher’s question nonchalantly.

“Ah, yes. It was a family that was promoted from a marquis to a duke with incredible magical engineering skills.”

“… I see.”

“It is often said that he advanced the civilization of the empire by centuries. So there are rumors that he is as wealthy as His Majesty the Emperor. I heard that he has pockets that can hold endless items? It’s amazing…”

… that rumor is 100% true.

Asher’s mouth twitched for a moment, but he managed to keep the secret.

“Madam, I actually heard a rumor. The head of the Arkaden family is said to be a great beauty… So I was curious.”

“Sally…!”

At that moment, Mirelda looked around in surprise. After confirming that no one was around, she gave advice with a heavy heart.

“Don’t spread such words so carelessly. The Duke is still single, and if you’re not careful, it could easily turn into a scandal.”

If that happens, we may have to go through an intensive investigation to find the source of the rumor.

Mirelda sincerely consoled Ashe.

“Oh, I see. Sorry for the slip of the tongue, ma’am.”

“No, I said no. If you don’t know, you might do it out of curiosity.”

“Yes…”

“Well, since you’re full of energy, there might be some people who misunderstand. Is there a girl you have in mind?”

Because the duke is single.

I’ve come to a world of truly ambiguous time periods. As I lamented like that, Mirelda let out a worried sigh.

“There’s also an ominous prophecy that a witch will appear, so you should get married before anything happens.”

“… Yes?”

“The Empire’s outstanding talents shouldn’t be put in danger, right? And my husband… is busy with the prophecy for various reasons.”

Mirelda then muttered words that reflected her own wishes.

“Yeah, that’s why. You must be busy…”

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November 1, 2024.

A time when warm temperatures turn cold.

It’s early winter, and the sun is warm, but the shadows from the tall buildings are cold.

I opened my eyes there.

“… Huh?”

Bang, bang!

Booo!

A car speeding along the asphalt honks its horn as if it is frustrated. The light of the neon sign dazzles the eyes, while at the same time revealing the vivid world.

A crosswalk with a white line painted on it.

The sky is blue.

Me, standing in the middle of nowhere.

“What is this…?”

Bang!

As the nervous horn honked once more, I instinctively backed away toward India. Only then did the cars, each second counting, start to hurry on their way.

Strange behavior attracted unusual attention. However, modern people lacked the patience to pay attention to others.

The world returned to normal as if nothing had happened.

“I’m back…”

It was a day without any omen.

It was a boring day with no different from usual.

It was just an ordinary day.

The date is November 1, 2024.

seoul.

Location right in front of the crosswalk at Gwanghwamun.

Here, I…

I received an invitation to another world.