Episode 148 I am passionately interested
Episode 148 I am passionately interested
The morning sun has just risen.
Ilaina stood alone on the outskirts of a quiet village.
“… ….”
She looked up at the sky, covering her forehead with her hand.
You can wait a little longer and then move.
Ilayna let out a short sigh after coming to that conclusion in her mind. Then she looked at her outfit again.
Instead of the full body tights she usually wore, she was wearing a luxurious maid’s uniform like those worn by imperial employees.
This outfit was one of the items that Ileina usually carried in her subspace pocket, and was one of the items she used when her camouflage was needed.
Wearing a maid’s uniform this time was also for her disguise.
But this time, the meaning of camouflage was completely different. It was just a disguise to introduce himself to the Nedville family.
“… ….”
Ilaina took a moment to reflect on the conversation she had with Luke last night.
She was nervous about introducing herself to Luke’s family. Because she wasn’t sure that the people in the mansion would welcome her.
As she was caught up in those thoughts, Ileina felt anxious for the first time in a long time.
But when she was suffering internally because she had no one to talk to, Luke was the first to notice her feelings.
“Ilayna. What’s the matter?”
Even after hearing Luke’s warm voice, Ilaina could not open her mouth for a while.
It was because she couldn’t decide whether it was okay to reveal her true feelings to the escort.
Luke waited for a moment and then spoke to her again.
You can talk comfortably.
It was only after hearing her words that Ileina opened up about her anxiety and tension. Luke listened to her story with a serious expression.
“I see you were worried about that.”
“Yes. To my shame, yes… ….”
“It’s not something to be ashamed of. “This is a first-time environment for you, right?”
At Luke’s comment, Ileina timidly nodded her head once.
Then Luke raised the corner of her mouth and smiled softly.
“You don’t have to worry too much. Everyone here has a big heart. “No matter who you are, I will accept you with a big heart.”
Ilayna’s recollection ended there.
“The secretary said so, so I can believe it.”
Her muttering was also for herself.
Il Reina raised her head again and stared straight ahead. At the end of it was Baron Nedville, the largest building here.
She took one deep breath and then took her first step.
And one more step.
As soon as she took her first step, a sense of peace came to her mind, to the point where her nervousness a moment ago was overshadowed.
She was sure.
He said it was thanks to Luke giving him courage last night.
After she had traveled approximately 15 minutes she was able to reach Baron Nedville. She looked up at her door once and then raised her fist.
“… ….”
A place I couldn’t enter with Luke on the first day.
But that won’t be the case anymore.
At least until Luke’s vacation is over.
-Knock knock.
After Leina knocked, she took a step back.
She waited a moment, then the butler, Cleanson, opened the door and held out her body.
“Who are you?”
In response to Cleanson’s polite question, Ilaina lightly lifted the hem of her skirt and lowered her posture. Then he introduced himself.
“I am Ilya, the maid who serves Luke Nedville.”
With a little bit of lies mixed in.
* * *
I woke up to Cleanson’s call. With a surprised look on his face, he informed me that a maid named Ilya, who was serving me, had arrived here.
For reference, the name Ilya was a pseudonym I made up.
I made it roughly, but I never thought I would use it as is.
“Did you tell your father?”
“Yes. I just came to report to you. She smiled and told me to bring her right away.”
“I see.”
First of all, everything is going as planned last night.
I told Cleanson I would leave as soon as I was ready.
After roughly washing my face and fixing my hair, I left the room. When I went down to the first floor, my father, mother, older brother, and Cyril were all there.
They were casting passionate gazes at Ilayna, who was standing upright.
Even if my mother, older brother, and Cyril are like that, it’s a bit questionable that my father would do something like that…….
“Illya! “You’re finally here.”
As I was going down the stairs, I let out a loud voice. Then, not only Il Reina but also her family members all turned their heads in this direction.
Il Reina bowed quickly towards me and greeted me.
“Good morning, Secretary Nedville. “I came here in a month under orders from His Majesty to attend to the Secretary.”
“You had a hard time coming all the way, Illya.”
As soon as I came down the stairs, I quickly ran towards Ilayna.
The family reacted in surprise when she told them that she had come at the empress’s command.
“Did you really come after my brother just because you wanted to serve him?”
In particular, Cyril showed great interest with his eyes wide open. Her mother scolded her and told her to use a civilized tone, but Cyril did not listen.
“Yes, Your Majesty’s orders are absolute.”
Ilaina answered in a tone different from usual.
But since she’s doing that while wearing a maid’s uniform, what can I say, it looks good on her?
Perhaps the reason that it seems to suit her so well is because she is good at disguising herself.
The father cleared his throat hmm and then approached Ilaina. Because the difference in their heights was so great, Ileina naturally looked up at her father.
“Illya. Even if you came here to wait on my son, you are a legitimate guest of our family. So, I hope you don’t worry and have a comfortable time.”
“Thank you.”
Her father briefly introduced her to our family.
If it were Ilayna, she would have already figured everything out, but for now she had to stick to her decision to be a maid, so she listened to her father’s explanation with a serious expression.
“Have you eaten?”
“I haven’t done it yet.”
“It turned out well. We were about to have breakfast too, so you should join us.”
Ileina suddenly cast her gaze in my direction. Looking at her eyes, she seemed to be asking if she really was.
“It’s okay. “Because my father suggested it first.”
“Yes, then I will do that.”
My father led my family and Ilaina to the restaurant on the first floor. I deliberately asked her to sit next to me to make Reina’s mind at least a little easier.
“How do you feel?”
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“I am relieved that you seem to be welcoming me more than I thought.”
Ilayna answered in a voice so low that only I could hear.
Actually, I was also relieved.
My family welcomed Ilayna much more warmly than I expected.
Perhaps because a guest had arrived, a heartier breakfast than usual was prepared.
While eating, the family asked Ileina various questions. Thanks to this, Ileina had to spend a hectic time trying to eat and answer questions.
This is a very passionate interest.
I stood next to her and watched with joy as she was in trouble.
The fact that the family showed such interest meant that they viewed Ilayna favorably.
* * *
I led Ilaina to the chef.
Then she asked him to prepare a packed lunch for her and Emma to go to the Connell River.
“When is Lady Emma coming?”
On the way back to the room, Ilayna asked me a question.
“He’ll probably come around 10 o’clock?”
“I see.”
With that, Reina closed her mouth again.
Soon we arrived at the room. I closed the door tightly and sat down on the bed.
“How was it?”
“It was nice that everyone welcomed me.”
“Wasn’t it difficult?”
“… ….”
Ilayna seemed to hesitate for a moment.
“Actually…… “There were so many questions, so it was a little overwhelming.”
“It seemed like that. “But it’s because everyone views you favorably, so please understand.”
“Yes. “I definitely felt that.”
Her work A very faint smile was drawn at the corner of Reyna’s mouth.
Now she must go and tell her father that she will use his carriage before Emma comes.
Just as I was getting up from my seat, someone knocked on the door.
“Master Luke! “Are you with a maid from the imperial palace right now?”
It was the voice of Mitty, a maid who had just started working in our mansion.
What business does he have with Ilaina?
I tilted her head for a moment and then let her know that Ilya was with me.
“Can I open the door?”
“Yes.”
Ilayna opened the door for me. Looking at her like this, she really feels like a maid who came to serve me.
But besides Meeti, there were four more maids.
As soon as they saw me, they greeted me.
“What brought you here?”
“We also heard it from Deacon Cleanson a while ago. I heard that a maid who serves you from the imperial palace has arrived. “I came here because I was curious about who she was!”
Mitty honestly revealed the purpose of her visit in a bright tone. Then the maids behind her all shook their heads.
Ilayna looked embarrassed because she was suddenly receiving attention.
“Rain, Secretary… ….”
She called me with a trembling voice. Maybe you’re asking for some help.
But since I am here as a guest, there is nothing I can do.
Because this is a quiet village where outsiders only come once a year.
I got up from the bed and approached Ilaina. Then he placed his hand on her delicate shoulder.
“Illya.”
“Yes.”
“Just enjoy the attention for today. “It’s been so long since we’ve had a guest here, so I can’t help it.”
“Yes… ….”
Ilayna answered in a weak voice.
“Then, master! “I’ll borrow Illya just for today.”
“Don’t cause too much trouble.”
“Yes!”
I gently pushed Ilaina’s back.
Ilayna paused once and then took a step toward the maids. Her maids welcomed her warmly and dragged her somewhere.
Well, I guess he will play well on his own.
I stared at their backs as they walked away and then walked into the office.