Surviving As An Obsessive Servant

It hosts the first reading session in Denkart. Also, an “angel-like” nobleman is planning to invite many nobles of the capital to the reading—.

The rumor, which was spread from mouth to mouth, soon spread throughout the capital’s aristocracy.

Above all, the family’s servants spread the story, so the weight of the truth was much greater.

The two aides, who were struck by lightning unexpectedly, put their heads together.

“Now that the story has spread like this, we can’t help but do this—”

Benjamin closed his eyes tightly, as if holding back his annoyance, and then opened it. The Imperial family’s work has already been delayed, but there are more things to be concerned about. 

Even an aide of a high-ranking noble, who was also a colleague at the academy, sent a carrier pigeon to say that his Master was waiting.

On the other hand, Denian always spoke in a slightly happy tone, even when things were difficult.

“I’ve told you so many times, haven’t I? The Young Master looks a lot like the Duke. That’s why he even shows this determination.”

“…Ha.” 

Aside from the headache, Benjamin acknowledged the Young Master’s decision.

There is no better example than an illegitimate child standing in this way as a family member.

In particular, as the Duke’s appearance was outstanding, many nobles were curious about the Young Master.

And if he looks at it in reality, there will be no side effects if he gets a positive reaction.

If only his legs were as good as everyone else’s.

“…He’s braver than he looks. I can’t believe he will sit down in front of great people and read poems.”

Even though many noble families participated in reading sessions, no one ever sat down in a chair or wheelchair.

First of all, there was an impression that sick people shouldn’t go to a reading session.

Denian said that fact bitterly.

“It’s not the time for us to argue like this. If we report to the Lord, he will make a reasonable judgment.”

The two aides soon got into the carriage. Then, Alexis raised his eyes from the newspaper he was reading.

The two aides got nervous when they saw red eyes flashing through the clear lenses.

Even though he was worried that the Duke would punish Young Master severely, Denian tried to report what had happened.

But then, he heard a cold voice.

“Up until now, there hasn’t been a time when the organizers of the reading sessions sat down and read them.” 

How did the Lord know that when he hadn’t reported it yet—?

At the same time, the two aides were both surprised, and they heard the same emotionless voices as before.

“But that’s not what the law says.”

Alexis said, folding the newspaper in half.

“Proceed according to his will.”

******

“Rimson Hyung. Why are you looking at me so strangely?”

“Why? It’s because you’re weird. You’re only doing weird things.”

“Why do you keep saying I’m handsome in the morning?”

I giggled as I greeted the Hyung, who looked at me with disapproval. Then, as the ground fell apart, he sighed.

For some reason, Rimson Hyung, who called me separately in the backyard, seemed to have something else to say.

Still, checking to see if anyone is passing by—. He was also a delicate man, despite his appearance.

“Why are you like this? Repeatedly.”

“….?”

“In the past, you tried to stick with the Young Master by any means—why are you changing?” 

“Hey, am I the only one who has changed? You’ve changed too. “You confessed to Renee Nuna, but you’ve been dumped for a long time, and now you’re with Tilly Nuna after changing your mind–”

“Hey, hey! Mouth! That mouth!”

Rimson Hyung, who said he had a good heart, put his hands over my mouth so no one could hear what I was saying.

He clicked his tongue as I put my hands up in the air to show I was giving up.

I know roughly what he’s worried about.

Even the Young Master seemed to be disappointed because my attitude had changed slightly.

But it was unavoidable.

“Hyung. This is not Denkart. If it’s me, I always want to be with the Young Master. So it doesn’t matter how I feel right now. Because the Young Master is my first priority.”

“….!”

“If I leave, Wayne and others will try to show the Young Master how much better he can be and how much more he can do with his ability, right?”

“….!”

It was true.

The butler and Wayne are also preparing for this reading session by getting the right clothes and stage props.

Both seemed like people who would sell their souls to get into the eyes of the Young Master.

“Well, Hyung too—. You’re keeping my secret well from the Young Master.”

Hyung’s eyes shook when I patted his strong shoulder.

“…Why didn’t you ask when you knew?”

“I’m not a fool. Can’t I see that? Well, you don’t have to tell me.”

“….”

“There must be a reason why you haven’t told me until now.”

The Hyung shrugged his shoulders like a naive bear who couldn’t lie.

In any case, when it comes down to being naive, he is the second most upsetting guy in this Denkart. 

I added a pat on the shoulder, which meant it was really okay. 

“So, in the future, the things that I do for my Young Master without my knowledge, please take care of them. I don’t know what it is.”

“…I know.” 

Hyung hesitated and nodded.

Still, he moved his mouth as if he had something to say, and then he asked.

“Even so, young master and I. You…What did you do when you kept disappearing alone?”

To be honest— I wanted to tell the truth that I was trapped here and there.

But if I do, my loyal brother, Rimson Hyung, will run to slap Wayne on the soft cheek right away.

We can’t make such a bad thing happen when the Young Master needs to win the loyalty of new servants.

So I just decided to put it away.

“I just needed some alone time. Even Hyung is like that sometimes.”

Hyung was about to ask me, so I lightly put my index finger to my lips.

“Shh. Do you know? A man’s secret.”

“…What do you mean? You crazy pervert.”

I glanced up at this floor and asked.

“By the way, how’s Arif Hyung?”

“Hmm…It wasn’t bad at all.”

It was close to saying that this was good enough.

Well, even if Arif Hyung is the one under the Duchess, the person is fine.

However, he had to be careful not to get caught by the Duchess.

After warning him several times that he should be careful of his actions in front of him, the older brother slowly nodded his head.

“Was there anyone suspicious?”

“Not yet.”

“I wasn’t either. I hope there’s no more.”

We couldn’t rule out the possibility that the Duchess had bribed someone else.

I’d rather they be like Wayne, who shows how he feels without being dishonest.

Well, that’s why I’m a little more patient with Wayne’s childish behavior.

Even if they hurt me, at least the Young Master didn’t feel that way.

“You can catch it even if it’s there. Well, how’s the preparation for the reading?”

“It’s going well. They sent all the invitations.”

I had a bit of a bitter taste in my mouth.

The Imperial family sometimes attended the reading session, so it was expected that the Crown Prince would be there.

Even if they don’t fall in love right away, like in the original story, it would be nice to have a good person by his side because they are still young.

But unfortunately, it was impossible.

It turns out he was traveling around the Empire. So he couldn’t even send an invitation in the first place.

“Oh. It looks like it’s going really well. I think someone has already come?”

“Who is coming?”

Looking at him curiously, Hyung beckoned to somewhere over the front door.

Therefore, when I turned my head, something strange caught my sight.

A gray wagon as huge as a Denkart wagon was approaching with great speed.

“Isn’t that the carriage you’ve seen before?”

“Uh… I know, right?”

There was a clear blue ice pattern engraved on one door, which I was very familiar with.

Then, a familiar face came down from the carriage that stopped. He was a tall boy with a neat suit.

‘Manellano? Why is he—’

Isn’t it time for him to be at the academy?

I looked at him strangely and saw him wiping his hair that had already been neatly tucked behind him in annoyance. Then I saw that he said something to the gatekeeper at the front door.

Just by looking at his chin is arrogantly raised. He seems to be nagging.

‘That punk’s personality is really—’

When I thought about how much trouble he gave me, I felt bad for the gatekeeper.

Fortunately, the butler came out in a hurry to mediate the situation—. But, wait. It’s not a relief, is it?

‘…Did you come to see our Young Master?’

He tried to act like he didn’t, but it seemed like he fell in love at first sight, too, like in the original.

But then, is it a coincidence?

From a distance, Manellano’s eyes and my eyes met right away.

As soon as we looked at each other, he put on a big smile as if he had never looked angry before.

‘…Why does he look so happy?’

His sharp canine teeth are white and shiny, and his face looks good, even to the naked eye—but It was very burdensome.

No, there will be a problem if he comes to see the Young Master immediately while I am away.

There was no need to worry anymore.

“Please go in first!”

After telling Rimson Hyung, I ran towards the front door.

To be exact, it was toward Manellano, who was only looking at me running while he crossed his arms.

After a while, as I was getting closer, Manellano said in a strangely sarcastic way.

“Oh, it’s better than I expected. I can’t believe Lobel came to meet me.”

…No way, this is not sarcastic, right?

First of all, Manellano’s voice sounded like this, so I wasn’t sure if he was being sarcastic or not.

Anyway, I greeted him politely because I didn’t want him to criticize me.

“Long time no see. Manel-nim.”

“Yeah, it’s been a while. If you hadn’t seen me for a while, you might have forgotten what I look like. Well, you seem to remember it well, don’t you?”

…Seeing his subtly satisfied face, I’m sure he wasn’t sarcastic.

Instead of asking Manellano about his intentions, I sighed inwardly.

Is this the power of the original?

Even during their short time together, it was clear that this punk was in love with our Young Master.

Would he have run from the Academy without a break and without taking off his jacket and badges if that weren’t the case? His gray hair, which he had calmly trimmed, was also a little messy. 

Perhaps the invitation arrived at the mansion. It was obvious that he ran out as soon as he heard the news.

I don’t dare to imagine that arrogant young nobleman jumping around, but— the power of first love is amazing.

‘I know how you feel, but—. But you can’t do it to our Young Master.’

Manellano can’t be put next to the Young Master because there is a Prince with good character and good manners.

No, I don’t think anyone will be a good match for him. This is the feeling of parents—no, is this the feeling of servants? 

Anyway, he hit the iron wall.

“Unfortunately, it’s hard for you to greet the Young Master right now. Should I report to the Duke separately?”

When I said it, it was kind of like saying, ‘Hey, just go—’

Even if the guest is the son of a noble, the Duke will never meet someone he hasn’t invited. He needs to be the Emperor to see his face.

I don’t know what to do if I get into trouble again like I did last time, but Manelano seemed calm.

He had already predicted my answer, which surprised me.  He even laughed— It’s scarier like this, right?

But I could understand the reason for that smile with the following words.

“There’s no way I don’t know. It’s nap time, isn’t it?”