
The Duke of Armelia's residence ... In our home in the Royal City is the place where father, who was unable to leave the Royal City due to his post as Prime Minister, and mother, who liked to interfere in his affairs, and therefore, was unable to leave the Royal City because of his position as Prime Minister, the house was suddenly luxurious. Judging from the knowledge of my previous life, the house was more than large enough to be considered a mansion.
Upon entering the house, the first thing I did was to head to my room. Then I sat down on the chair to calm my heart. Anyway, I'll have a face-to-face meeting with the "Last Boss". I want to reduce tension.
"... Young mistress ...!"
"... Oh, Tanya. I'm home."
Entering the room filled with tears was my maid, Tanya. Despite being an ordinary person, she had perfect manners, and at the same time, she also had pretty features.
"How can you stay so calm ...! As for me, I was very irritated and frustrated ... "
When I saw him look ragged while shedding tears, it really warmed my heart. But at the same time, I felt very sorry for causing her inexcusable worry.
An ordinary person, Tanya .. was a girl I picked up from somewhere commonly known as the "slum" when I went to the city of disguise. This was a time when I felt it was hard to have the title of "son of the Duke" Not only at home but even in aristocratic circles. The other parties found it difficult to speak to me easily because of my descent. When I went to the city, I found him lying on the side of the road, thinking, "Maybe if this is this kid, he can be my conversation partner .." and he counted it. She, however, from then on, felt very grateful and decided to serve me very well.
If you ask me, it's no exaggeration to say that Tanya is family.
"Calm down, Tanya. It is still not the right time to wallow in sadness and crying. "
"... As you said. Please forgive me As for Master, it looks like he will be back at night. "
Tanya had a nice head on her shoulder. Moreover, he could also deal with any situation immediately. Even now, I wonder what happened with all her tears, she has gained her composure again.
"…Was that so. Then, can you bring me a drink to relax? "
"As you wish."
"... Ask."
"What's that?"
"…Thank you."
"Maybe I'm arrogant, young mistress. However, I do not serve the Armelia Ducal House, but I serve the young mistress, is what I think. Therefore, even if it is part of the royal family, I will never forgive Edward-sama who betrayed the young mistress. Like the young mistress meeting with Master, I will be behind the young mistress all the way as your ally. "
"How lucky I am."
"No, who am I. Also, I am not the only person in this house who feels the same way, young mistress, so please don't forget it. "
Thas right. Actually, other than Tanya, I've already taken the others. I was so weird when I was growing up. Back then, instead of getting presents, I asked to pick up the children who, like Tanya, had no family and wanted the children to stay by my side ... This is something that I ask my parents to do.
The scary thing is, it's cheaper to feed kids that are more mundane than to receive gifts. My parents reluctantly agreed, and every year, a child without a relative my age would be picked up. This is not introduced in the game settings. If I am affected by the memories of my previous life, I may not remember it at all.
When I spoke to them, I could forget for a moment that I was the daughter of a Duke, and this was a very precious moment for me. However, as the years went by, the pressure from the surrounding environment showed that it was not right not to make our standings clear. Although our relationship is similar to that of Tanya - Master and Servant - it is still very special to me.
"... However, Tanya. Please put your happiness before anything else. "
The moment she heard my words, Tanya had a dubious expression on her face. No, actually, he's pretty much expressionless ... However, after spending a very long time with her, I could quite guess what she was feeling.
"Because of my willingness, I have finally dragged you into a world of poverty. Whenever, if anyone wants it, you are free of all this and I will not oppose it. Or rather, when I think about what the future holds, this will be the best ... "
"Mrs young, please don't say any further than you already have."
Unexpectedly, Tanya interrupted my words.
"Killness. If that's the case, then I guess you'll never be able to leave my side unless you die, Ask "
"I wonder if there's any greater happiness than this."
"... I totally understand how you feel right now. As I thought, I am a very lucky person. However, Tanya. There is more than one way to be happy. That's why you shouldn't forget what I said earlier. "
"... if that's what the young mistress wants."
Although reluctant, Tanya nodded. ... As I thought, if it ends up being the route of "church imprisonment and dispossession status", I don't want Tanya to go with me. So far, because it's necessary.
However, under these conditions, it seemed like he would follow her ... Haahhh ~ As I suspected, I somehow tried to get a father.
With renewed determination, I drank the tea Tanya served. ... Yup, that's delicious.
"... Young mistress."
When the atmosphere inside the room became quiet, a different servant knocked on the door.
"Please come in."
"…Excuse me."
The one who entered was the chief aide, Rime. Wearing a stylish maid outfit without a single opening, gave the impression that she was the real thing.
"... Young mistress. The teacher has called you. "
"Oh, is it time? If I'm not mistaken, dad doesn't come back usually back except at night ... "
"Because of the matter of the young mistress, she seems to have returned as soon as possible."
"…very…"
Fuu, I spat out a sigh. ah, from which the oath I made earlier went ... Somehow, it seems like my stomach is doing flip-flops.
"... Even though I was being impudent, young mistress. Regarding the current situation, I think the young mistress is not perfect. "
as the usually strict Rime suddenly made a supportive declaration, my eyes involuntarily widened in shock.
"Everyone in this house is an ally of the young mistress. Therefore, please meet with Master with a dignified appearance. "
... In the story, Iris has been portrayed as a villain. But actually, Iris had already built a good relationship with everyone at home. Naturally, it did not matter whether they were nobles or commoners. ... In other words, because of how much he loved Edward, he was driven by jealousy and held the main character of his story, the daughter of a Baron, who insulted him and made it a habit to slander him.
Let me say it again, I sympathize with Iris ... Or rather, this will not happen. I'm Iris now. Even if it's just for my sake, I have to make Iris happy.
Now that I had prepared myself as best I could, Rime took me to my father's studies. And behind me was Tanya coming along.
"... Then, young mistress."
"Yes thank you. Rime. And Tanya, please wait for me here. "
"As you wish."
Now I have arrived at the battlefield.
Standing in front of the big door, I swallowed my saliva and took a deep breath .