Birna's Room.
"Birna, you can't speak to your godfather so rudely. Do you know who it is thanks to him that you were able to return from the convent so early?"
Catherine held Birna's arm and scolded her.
"Hmph, so he accepted my greeting, right? I'm grateful that I didn't show any disrespect."
“Birna!”
Birna frowned.
"Mom, I don't like that guy. Besides, why is he staying at my house? You say he has money and power, but he has no place to go?"
"That man! Birna, Count Raju is a noble of the empire. Moreover, it is a greeting that the Emperor of Katzen considers important. Do you know how huge he is? He is as worthy as the Duke of Valdina."
Catherine explained.
No matter what her mother said, It seemed to Birna that people like Valdina and other commoners were playing tricks on her to get ahead.
"How many times did that unpleasant man fart at my parents?"
When he looked at her, his face lit up like the moon, and it seemed like all the flattery and attempts to win her favor with gifts were all the same.
Anyway, does he think that she, the daughter of the Prince Regent of this country, would fit in with such pathetic blood?
"I don't like the fact that he's been drinking with my dad every night since that guy came! My dad, who is not even a drunkard, is always extremely drunk! There must be something up there."
Birna pouted her lips.
"The maid said she heard a woman moaning in the man's room a few days ago. It's ugly and dirty. What on earth are he doing in my house?"
Birna, who was irritated without realizing that she was hitting her mother's face, stopped and looked up at Catherine.
"Mom, why is your face like that?"
"Yes? W-what..."
Catherine worked hard to smooth her cheeks, which were burning with shame.
"It's red as if you drank alcohol."
"Well, it's because it's hot with the door closed. And you, don't say such nonsense in front of guests. You can't be rude. Have you forgotten everything your mother taught you about being a lady?"
Birna was so irritated by her mother who did not listen to her at all that she lost her temper and hit the pillow.
"In the end, what are lowly commoners like? They even sold out our country. When I become Grand Duchess, I won't have any dealings with traîtors like that."
Birna remembered Jason's handsome face. The Grand Duke of Katzen, whom she had only heard of, was very obedient. Not long ago, he visited the Duke's house and even gave her a friendly greeting.
Those perfect looks, noble lineage, and friendly manners. Only then did she understand what her mother had said when she said there was no one for her in Valdina.
"Mom, by the way, when does Archduke Castullo come? He won't be coming here again, right?"
Catherine was able to see into Birna's head.
"Then, show all courtesy to Count Raju. He is a close associate of the Archduke, so if you ask, he might come with him one more time."
“Kya, I understand!”
If she could only see Jason again, she would be able to look at that greasy, greasy face a little more!
While Birna was excited, Catherine asked with a dark look.
"Birna, you said you didn't like your godfather a little while ago, but now that you're bringing the archduke, have you changed your mind?"
"Of course. Then, are you afraid that I will bow down to lowly commoners when I have nothing to lose?"
"Are you sure he is not a commoner?"
"Yes, the lowly blood flowing through that body is still the same. I understand, so stop nagging. I will never show it in front of that man. Okay?"
Catherine sighed as she watched her daughter look at the new dress with sparkling eyes.
***
"Meet Your Highness the Princess."
Just as Acares said he would send someone soon, a new maid has arrived in the palace.
"You helped guide us at the theater last time, right? Thank you."
Zeta swallowed his surprise.
He never thought she would recognize him so instantly, even though he was in disguise at the time. The Princess's keen eye for insight was amazing.
"What is your name?"
"...This is Zeta."
"Aren't you dissatisfied with coming to me after being under your master? You can go back if you want."
Zeta hesitated for a moment and then answered calmly.
"I don't mind. My original owner is also not Acares, but his maternal grandfather. I have been ordered to protect you, and I will remain faithful to that."
Medea felt the strength of a strong warrior in the calluses and light scars left on the maid's hands.
It seemed like they were standing politely, but there wasn't a single gap.
But at the same time, he was skilled enough not to easily reveal that energy. The blurred eyebrows and hair color seemed to be intentionally designed to hide his presence by obliterating his features.
"I'm sorry, but may I ask for a favor?"
Medea wasn't the only one who recognized Zeta's skills. When Neril, who had been observing him persistently for several days, asked him to do so, Zeta looked at the Princess as if asking for permission.
Medea nodded.
"Sir Neril, let's give up the go-ahead."
"I won't refuse."
Bang-!
However, before even exchanging a few sums, Neril left.
'You really belong to Facade.'
The silent movement was that of the assassin, and the swinging sword was that of the knight.
Zeta flinched and looked at Medea's reaction.
'Gosh. I should have been more cautious, but they approached me so sincerely...'
However, Neril's eyes lit up even more and she rushed forward.
'She is strong.'
Meeting Zeta seemed to satisfy her burning thirst.
'If I'm going to chase after you, I have to be better than I am now.'
"Please try again!"
For a while, the sound of clanking iron did not stop in the small training hall behind the Princess's palace.
***
Meanwhile, Medea's other maid, Marieu, was also quite busy.
This is because she could not refuse the call of her lover after a long time.
"Marieu! You idiot! How could such a big undertaking, and such a terrible failure, without even consulting with me?"
After being kicked out along with Cuisine for trying to scheme against Medea, Samon got very angry and cut off contact.
He didn't even try to look at his lover, who had been punished by having her tendons cut.
But now as if he had completely forgotten her, she has come back to him.
"All right, darling, gently-"
"Won't you shut up?"
Her lover who treated her very roughly was like a tyrant. Is he trying to vent his anger on her on behalf of the Princess?
Still, it was okay. Marieu could bear the price of not abandoning her.
"Oh my God, Samon. What are all those scars?"
After a while, after the rough aftermath, Marieu, who was looking up at Samon with eyes filled with love, opened her eyes wide.
This is because she noticed blue bruises and wounds visible through the collar that had not been completely cleaned up.
Now that she think about it, his face also seemed to turn a little red. As if someone had slapped him in the face.
"Who dared to hit you?"
Was this the reason he didn't take off his clothes?
"It's crazy? This is the palace. Where are you tampering with?"
Pot.
Samon nervously threw away the hand that was reaching out with concern.
His pride was hurt when Marieu and others discovered the evidence that the 4th Princess treated him carelessly like a dog.
Marieu hurriedly put her hand back.
"I'm sorry. I am... I'm so worried because I haven't been able to see you lately..."
"Get out of the way, I don't need any presumptuous worries, so just mind your own business."
Samon got angry and hurriedly left.
However, due to his nervous movements, something small in his pocket tumbled out.
"Wait a minute, Samon, did you leave this behind-"
Marieu picked up a small shiny object and paused.
"Hairpin?"
It was a high-quality hairpin with a ruby in it.
The workmanship was so elaborate and ornate that it did not look like something an ordinary woman would carry.
Marieu's eyes wavered aimlessly. For a moment.
'Probably not. The only one he has is me. It's only me...'
Marieu shook her head and pressed the hairpin into her bosom.
She hoped that the rising anxiety and doubts would be suppressed like this
.
***
Valdina Palace, Archduke Castullo's residence.
Jason's advisor, who had been busy going back and forth outside the palace for several days, tipped him off.
"Your Highness the Grand Duke. It Is said that the Princess secretly air-lifted a pack of wolves while transporting the relief supplies.
"They said they were brought here secretly without Kensington's knowledge."
Jason froze.
"Come here...?"
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