* * *

‘He believes in each bizarre rumor.’

This was the sentiment of William, the butler of the Marquis’s family, when he was first instructed to confirm the supply of the rumor from Rosemary.

No manner, a rumor that that man is relationship somebody? That doesn’t make any sense.

It might be extra plausible if the rumor mentioned he killed somebody.

So, with out anticipating a lot, he had ordered an investigation into Luna Peils. However he was speechless on the surprising info the servant introduced.

“So, you’re saying that younger lord Antes actually had a relationship with younger woman Peils and even launched Royer to the Baron’s household?”

“Sure. Ron mentioned he went to the Baron’s home with Mr. Royer.”

“Ron?”

“He’s a servant that the Marquis assigned solely to Mr. Royer.”

Solely then did the butler keep in mind Ron. A few decade in the past, Ron was a servant the Marquis personally assigned to Royer as a result of he felt sorry for him struggling a lot.

“Can he be known as?”

“He’s already been summoned.”

On the servant’s sign, Ron, who had been ready close by, hurried over and bowed.

Seeing his face jogged the butler’s reminiscence. There was nobody within the family he didn’t know.

“It’s been some time. How have you ever been?”

“Sure. How have you ever been, Mr. William?”

However Ron’s complexion wasn’t nice. The state of affairs was clearly uncomfortable for him, as he may need to betray the grasp he serves.

Seeing this, the butler, with years of expertise, opened his mouth for a easy dialog.

“It’s about time you returned to our family. I’ll speak to the Marquis about letting you’re employed in his mansion once more. You may need to attend a bit, although.”

“…!”

Ron’s eyes widened on the surprising provide.

Regardless that he belonged to the Marquis’ family, he had felt a blow to his satisfaction when instantly he was made to work underneath a mere lawyer. However now, he may return to the mansion.

With a solemn look, Ron replied, “I’ll let you know all the things I’ve seen.”

The butler was reassured by this promising perspective.

Having gathered some info, the butler, together with Ron, visited Rosemary’s room.

“Miss Rosemary, I’ve introduced Ron, lawyer Royer’s servant. It appears he has seen all the things on the Baron’s mansion.”

The outcomes the butler offered have been a lot larger than Rosemary had anticipated. Placing apart her guide, she minimize to the chase:

“Actually? So the rumor about my brother and Girl Peils relationship is true? Or not? Is it false?”

“It’s true.”

“You’re joking! You’re not making enjoyable of me, proper? That is some form of prank, isn’t it?”

“No, it’s not.”

Having anticipated him to disclaim the rumor, Rosemary turned pale when he confirmed it.

“They even had a celebration to have fun their relationship on the Baron’s mansion.”

“…What? Say that once more!”

A celebration? She puzzled if he meant some form of violent, bloody get together.

The state of affairs was already difficult and Rosemary rapidly took a sip of her sizzling tea. Usually, she would have felt the burn, however she was too shocked to note.

“Wait a minute. Was there a misunderstanding? Possibly you misheard a phrase. As an alternative of ‘relationship’, you may need heard ‘torturing’ or ‘killing’…”

“No, they have been actually relationship. It appears younger lord Antes was the one who approached her first. He even flattered her to make an excellent impression.”

“…He threw a tantrum?”

Rosemary’s mind appeared to twist regular phrases into phrases becoming for Antes. Ron rapidly corrected her.

“No, it’s flattery, flattery. He even used well mannered language to cater to the Baron’s temper.”

“Oh my God…”

This could’t be occurring. Rosemary pinched her personal cheek, considering she could be dreaming.

It harm, so it wasn’t a dream. Simply to make certain, she additionally pinched the butler’s thigh. His aggravated expression confirmed the truth of the state of affairs.

“Has he gone mad?”

“…”

Dealing with the sudden psychological analysis, Ron closed his mouth.

Given society’s norms of defining sanity, Antes had at all times been loopy, however now appeared sane. However was that the correct judgment?

The silent butler intervened.

“Do we have to query younger lord Antes’ psychological state now?”

“Proper, we don’t… he was at all times insane.”

Each Rosemary and the butler, having had their justifiable share of troubles with Antes, continued with their harsh analysis.

Though they have been by no means bodily harmed by him, that they had been mentally strained by his ill-tempered nature 1000’s of occasions.

“So, has Girl Peils gone mad too?”

“No. He was pleasant with the servants too. And she or he simply subdued him as effectively.”

“How are you going to say she’s regular when she simply subdued my older brother?”

Might he probably be a wild beast tamer? Or a monster hunter, a member of a monster extermination squad, or one of many apostles of justice who beats up demons?

It was unimaginable from simply listening to about it. The butler, who had heard info from Ron upfront, made a suggestion.

“How about assembly her in particular person?”

“…What? Me?”

Rosemary requested with a touch of worry. Given the unfavorable rumors and the truth that she was Antes’ girlfriend, she puzzled if it was okay to fulfill.

“Sure. You possibly can meet in an official capability. Even when she’s mentioned to be mad, they wouldn’t strike somebody in a proper setting.”

“What are you speaking about? My brother hit younger lord Rordrian on the top in a proper setting. It appeared like he fainted then. In fact, he made a impolite comment.”

Rosemary shuddered on the thought. The butler remembered that incident too, however tried to disregard it and continued:

“Apparently, younger woman Peils shall be shopping for a mansion quickly. How about placing up your mansion on the market and assembly her?”

“Put up the mansion on the market? Simply to fulfill?”

It’s not like everybody will come simply because it’s up on the market. A professional query.

“Don’t fear about that. Younger lord Antes talked about that he launched Viscount Clea to the woman. In that case, she’ll undoubtedly assist Miss Rosemary.”

“…My brother launched her to Viscount Clea?”

Greater than the concept of getting a proper assembly, it was stunning that Antes launched Luna to a Viscount in control of mansion transactions.

My goodness. For him to introduce somebody to another person out of consideration… What sort of particular person is she…

At this level, the urge to see her face overcame her worry.

“Okay. Then put together. Prepare for a tea time. If she doesn’t prefer it, I gained’t promote, so put up my greatest mansion at an affordable worth.”

“Understood.”

“Put together the knights as effectively.”

In fact, she wasn’t considering of assembly with no safety. She deliberate to fulfill with the utmost protection doable.

“Sure.”

“About twenty or so.”

“…”

“Thirty could be higher?”

“…”

“Forty?”

“In the event you’re considering of beginning a battle, then go forward.”

Rosemary, misplaced in thought, provided a compromise in response to the butler’s chilly reply.

“Let’s go together with fifteen then.”

In the event you’re that nervous, simply don’t meet…

The butler, who couldn’t convey himself to say this, sighed and left Rosemary’s room. He too was inquisitive about what sort of particular person Luna was.

* * *

Because of Royer’s fast motion, the interviewee visited the Baron’s home the subsequent day. He was a person who had labored within the mines for over twenty years.

It was his first time dressing up and attending an interview, so he sipped tea nervously whereas considering,

‘Though it’s a shabby mansion, the Aristocracy continues to be the Aristocracy. I did come after I was contacted, however I ponder in the event that they’ll actually rent me.’

Furthermore, a secretary? He had labored within the mines for a very long time, however he was within the area, not in an administrative function.

There was an insurmountable hole between administrative and fieldwork roles.

‘Did I come right here for nothing?’

Frightened and regretful, he sipped his tea. After some time, Luna and the Baron entered the reception room.

“Sorry to maintain you ready.”

It was customary for nobles to talk informally to commoners, so it was a bit stunning.

“No, I haven’t waited lengthy. My title is Tein. I look ahead to working with you.”

Tein rapidly obtained up from his seat and bowed deeply. Luna and the Baron briefly launched themselves and began the interview.

“I heard you labored within the mines for over twenty years, is that true?”

“I labored for a complete of twenty years. I give up about two years in the past when it closed down.”

After that, he struggled to discover a job. It wasn’t as a consequence of a scarcity of abilities or expertise. Slightly, that was what held him again.

Managers, who needed somebody compliant and silent, considered Tein’s expertise and abilities negatively. He knew an excessive amount of.

“You’ll be heading to the Peils territory with my father, is that okay with you?”

“That’s no downside. I’ve been away from dwelling usually for work.”

“I’m curious should you’re okay with paperwork.”

“I used to be in control of all of the paperwork dealt with on-site.”

Luna, having solely requested three questions, whispered softly with the Baron, their foreheads shut collectively. At this, Tein’s coronary heart sank closely.

It hadn’t even been 5 minutes because the interview began, and seeing them like that, he was positive he had failed.

“You’re glorious candidates. Reply confidently to the questions and you’ll certainly move. Please be sure to return for the interview.”

He ought to have been skeptical oflawyer Royer’s phrases. Irrespective of how lengthy they’ve been neighbors, that man was a lawyer, a silver-tongued lawyer at that.

From the start, it was silly of him, who solely labored on the sphere, to use for a secretary place. He had come a good distance buoyed by unrealistic desires, and this was the place he ended up.

“Okay. Are you able to begin working from immediately?”

“…Sure?”

Whereas he stored regretting his choices, an surprising response got here. Pondering he had misheard, Tein widened his eyes and stared at Luna.

Luna then spoke with a shiny smile:

“You’ll be with my father for a very long time, so I believe it’s greatest to start out with a wage of 10 gold.”

10 gold!? That was 3 times the wage he obtained from the mines. It was lots for a secretary place. An quantity that peculiar residents couldn’t get of their lifetime.

He thought he could be fortunate simply to get the job, however listening to this, Tein, considering he could be hallucinating, couldn’t reply. The Baron, tilting his head, spoke up:

“Is it too little? Maybe it’s too low for a first-time secretary.”

“No, it’s greater than sufficient! It’s not that, I simply marvel why you’re hiring me for such a excessive wage…”

With out asking a lot.

Lastly understanding Tein’s doubts, Luna gently smiled and defined:

“Truly, I heard from Royer upfront. He mentioned you’re extremely skilled and expert. He additionally talked about your impeccable character.”

Tein’s gaze then shifted to Royer, standing behind Luna. And with a realizing look, Royer winked at Tein.

“…”

Whereas Royer’s suggestion was commendable, the wink was a bit a lot. Holding again a grimace, Tein tried to maintain a straight face, however Royer winked once more, urging him to settle down.

“I’m new to this secretary function and could be missing, however I’ll do my greatest to help the Baron.”

Standing up, Tein bowed deeply, exhibiting his willpower to not disappoint the 2 who gave him this surprising alternative.

Seeing his resolve, Luna responded with a heat smile:

“Then I’ll be relying on you. Beginning now. It’s pressing.”

The Baron additionally greeted Tein with a hearty snort:

“I’m wanting ahead to working with you.”

The echo of the Baron’s laughter within the mansion didn’t final lengthy.