“Now, I have a successful career in the guards . I’m the second corps deputy captain… I also have a bit of money and influence . So, well, I thought I could help you out . Even so, I’m just a commoner so I probably won’t get promoted further than this . ”
“You’re so amazing . I’m so jealous of you . Not even a month has passed since I’ve been able to tell people my opinions like this . But, it’s so much fun to talk to people on equal terms . I really enjoy it…… So, I really want to continue with my current lifestyle,” I stared into Dick-san’s deep-wine coloured eyes and said earnestly .
Yes, a month hadn’t even passed since I’ve lived while being sensitive to people’s expressions and just kept my head down .
And this time, my expectations as a noble was swirling around in the Royal Palace, and I must serve the royal family alongside the higher ranked nobles . I will be met with jealousy and ill-will .
I breathed and added, “Even you couldn’t tell I was a noble straight away, could you Dick-san? I’m just a half-baked noble . In fact, it’s more fun for me to work as a commoner . Even though I’m like this, I was trained properly as a noble . I couldn’t go against my training…”
Dick-san patiently listened to me .
My chest hurt when I realised that I was being treated as an actual person .
I carefully picked out my words, “I decided to be prepared . I would like to continue my life here, but I have been taught as a noble to serve His Highness Ludens . If I do so, then I think I can become Ayesha without any complaints from anyone . ”
“You look happy now… . I see, so you’ve already decided . His Highness Ludens does whatever he wants but he is amazing . I’m sure he put a lot of thought into this before deciding that you would be of use to him . ”
“I’ve been thinking about this ever since you started talking, but are talented people treated better?”
“Well, of course . In my case, I was promoted to a higher position because I protected the lives of some big shots in the guards . ”
“Then, I will also protect His Highness Ludens . Oh yes . Dick-san, please teach me how to defend myself . I’ll, probably, be in a lot of danger . I want to return here alive . ”
His Highness Ludens thought of me as a useful pawn and I was also someone who he could easily get rid of . Even if I was gone, no powerful person would look for me .
I would definitely become a target for those who wanted his affections if they notice that I am often around him . They’ll definitely notice me .
A woman who stayed by His Highness Luden’s side would probably be thought of as his mistress, since he was a good-looking and talented noble . It’ll be fine if we get her… If they thought like that, then they’ll probably attack me . It was also possible for them to approach His Highness so that they could get to me .
I’m really great . I can’t believe that I’m determined to serve His Highness Ludens .
Mother, being a noble is troublesome . You understand why I chose to be a commoner, don’t you?
My hands had stopped moving before I’d even noticed .
Petals fell onto the scarf .
―― *PAT*
He patted my head gently .
“You’re amazing . You’ll become a good woman, Ayesha . Well, you’re not my type though… They gotta be busty and have a nice jiggle to them, if you know what I mean . ”
(I don’t feel like he’s complimenting me . Even though I should have been complimented since I haven’t in a long time…)
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Dick-san was very helpful .
Dick-san was very helpful .
He knew when I had spare time and taught me how to defend myself . He always taught me in the front yard, near the cherry trees .
“Ayesha, how were you taught to defend yourself?”
“I was taught that if I felt endangered by men around me… then I should kick them between their legs . ”
Dick-san looked at me as if I was pitiful and shook his head .
“That’s no good . They might assault you more . ”
“Eh . ”
“Aim for their eyes, neck and joints . The back of their hands is fine too . Attack with the intention of tear off things that can’t be trained . Step on their feet with all your strength . Run away as soon as they flinch . Anyway, just run away . ”
Dick-san’s lessons continued .
I have to pay attention to the dangers around me even while at the guards’ building . He said I’ll attract the attention of men or something… Thankfully, I was protected because I was Roberto-sama’s acquaintance, under Bobles-san’s protection and being taken care of by Dick-san .
There were certainly an overwhelming number of men here .
“You’re too careless . You think too lowly of yourself!”
Ah, Dick-san’s language towards me is getting worse .
I hugged Dick-san under the pretence of practice . Bobles-san watched us from afar whenever I was taught how to defend myself . I was pretending because it would be a disaster afterwards .
I bent down, took his shoes and kicked him in the shins .
I bent down, took his shoes and kicked him in the shins .
“Ouch, argh,” Dick-san said .
“Ahaha,” I laughed .
Time passed peacefully .
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These short five days passed in the blink of an eye as I worked at the dining hall, practiced self-defence and spent time with Emery-san and her children .
My gorgeously embroidered scarf was sold for 10,000 G . “Is this the rumoured scarf from the Royal Capital?” The person who brought it was very happy . It seemed that they hadn’t produced enough to circulate them to the surrounding regions . It was unfortunate that I could only make 2 .
I got 40,000 G from working at the dining hall . This amount was a combination of the work I did before going to the Royal Capital and the work I did in these 5 days . I only worked at breakfast and I also got staff meals, and I am only an assistant, so this was probably enough .
… If I put money aside for the inn and carriage and put a little into the guild for savings, then I can buy a dress with the amount I was left with . I wasn’t poor enough to sell the ring for cash yet .
I gave Bobles-san and his family as well as Dick-san a handkerchief with their initials on it as a farewell gift .
I felt bad since I could only do this much every time I left .
The other thing I could probably do now was only to bow and say thank you .
If I had a little more time, then I could have also helped them take care of the fields . Helping out at the dining hall and taking care of fields were both things nobles didn’t do .
The other thing I could probably do now was only to bow and say thank you .
If I had a little more time, then I could have also helped them take care of the fields . Helping out at the dining hall and taking care of fields were both things nobles didn’t do .
Last time, I had secretly left the guards’ building, but this time a lot of people were seeing me off . There were a lot of guards working in the morning .
The secretary, Marche-san drove me in the wagon all the way to where the carriages were . Dick-san was also with me for some reason .
“It’s so lonely to eat in a dining hall without Ayeshchan!”
“Ayeshchan, your meals were delicious!”
Erm, I didn’t make any of the food myself .
I could hear a lot of regret in their voices and it was embarrassing . I’m really glad I worked here . I’m really grateful to the Master of Hen Inn .
“It was a short time, but thanks for working here . Come here again to work once you finish with your work at the Royal Capital . ”
Spiraea thunbergii’s were blooming near the guards’ building . I burnt the image of the fresh, vivid white flowers into my mind . The wind that was hitting my body was no longer cold .
I bowed deeply at everyone .
I left everyone with a smile so that they wouldn’t worry about me .
(I’m fine!)
I boarded the rustic wagon and didn’t look back because I was filled with regret .
54 Good Girl Now, I have a successful career in the guards . I m the second corps deputy captain I also have a bit of money and influence . So, well, I thought I could help you out . Even so, I m just a commoner so I probably won t get promoted further than this . You re so amazing . I m so jealous of you . Not even a month has passed since I ve been able to tell people my opinions like this . But, it s so much fun to talk to people on equal terms . I really enjoy it So, I really want to continue with my current lifestyle, I stared into Dick san s deep wine coloured eyes and said earnestly . Yes, a month hadn t even passed since I ve lived while being sensitive to people s expressions and just kept my head down . And this time, my expectations as a noble was swirling around in the Royal Palace, and I must serve the royal family alongside the higher ranked nobles . I will be met with jealousy and ill will . I breathed and added, Even you couldn t tell I was a noble straight away, could you Dick san I m just a half baked noble . In fact, it s more fun for me to work as a commoner . Even though I m like this, I was trained properly as a noble . I couldn t go against my training Dick san patiently listened to me . My chest hurt when I realised that I was being treated as an actual person . I carefully picked out my words, I decided to be prepared . I would like to continue my life here, but I have been taught as a noble to serve His Highness Ludens . If I do so, then I think I can become Ayesha without any complaints from anyone . You look happy now . I see, so you ve already decided . His Highness Ludens does whatever he wants but he is amazing . I m sure he put a lot of thought into this before deciding that you would be of use to him . I ve been thinking about this ever since you started talking, but are talented people treated better Well, of course . In my case, I was promoted to a higher position because I protected the lives of some big shots in the guards . Then, I will also protect His Highness Ludens . Oh yes . Dick san, please teach me how to defend myself . I ll, probably, be in a lot of danger . I want to return here alive . His Highness Ludens thought of me as a useful pawn and I was also someone who he could easily get rid of . Even if I was gone, no powerful person would look for me . I would definitely become a target for those who wanted his affections if they notice that I am often around him . They ll definitely notice me . A woman who stayed by His Highness Luden s side would probably be thought of as his mistress, since he was a good looking and talented noble . It ll be fine if we get her If they thought like that, then they ll probably attack me . It was also possible for them to approach His Highness so that they could get to me . I m really great . I can t believe that I m determined to serve His Highness Ludens . Mother, being a noble is troublesome . You understand why I chose to be a commoner, don t you My hands had stopped moving before I d even noticed . Petals fell onto the scarf . PAT He patted my head gently . You re amazing . You ll become a good woman, Ayesha . Well, you re not my type though They gotta be busty and have a nice jiggle to them, if you know what I mean . I don t feel like he s complimenting me . Even though I should have been complimented since I haven t in a long time Dick san was very helpful . He knew when I had spare time and taught me how to defend myself . He always taught me in the front yard, near the cherry trees . Ayesha, how were you taught to defend yourself I was taught that if I felt endangered by men around me then I should kick them between their legs . Dick san looked at me as if I was pitiful and shook his head . That s no good . They might assault you more . Eh . Aim for their eyes, neck and joints . The back of their hands is fine too . Attack with the intention of tear off things that can t be trained . Step on their feet with all your strength . Run away as soon as they flinch . Anyway, just run away . Dick san s lessons continued . I have to pay attention to the dangers around me even while at the guards building . He said I ll attract the attention of men or something Thankfully, I was protected because I was Roberto sama s acquaintance, under Bobles san s protection and being taken care of by Dick san . There were certainly an overwhelming number of men here . You re too careless . You think too lowly of yourself Ah, Dick san s language towards me is getting worse . I hugged Dick san under the pretence of practice . Bobles san watched us from afar whenever I was taught how to defend myself . I was pretending because it would be a disaster afterwards . I bent down, took his shoes and kicked him in the shins . Ouch, argh, Dick san said . Ahaha, I laughed . Time passed peacefully . These short five days passed in the blink of an eye as I worked at the dining hall, practiced self defence and spent time with Emery san and her children . My gorgeously embroidered scarf was sold for 10,000 G . Is this the rumoured scarf from the Royal Capital The person who brought it was very happy . It seemed that they hadn t produced enough to circulate them to the surrounding regions . It was unfortunate that I could only make 2 . I got 40,000 G from working at the dining hall . This amount was a combination of the work I did before going to the Royal Capital and the work I did in these 5 days . I only worked at breakfast and I also got staff meals, and I am only an assistant, so this was probably enough . If I put money aside for the inn and carriage and put a little into the guild for savings, then I can buy a dress with the amount I was left with . I wasn t poor enough to sell the ring for cash yet . I gave Bobles san and his family as well as Dick san a handkerchief with their initials on it as a farewell gift . I felt bad since I could only do this much every time I left . The other thing I could probably do now was only to bow and say thank you . If I had a little more time, then I could have also helped them take care of the fields . Helping out at the dining hall and taking care of fields were both things nobles didn t do . Last time, I had secretly left the guards building, but this time a lot of people were seeing me off . There were a lot of guards working in the morning . The secretary, Marche san drove me in the wagon all the way to where the carriages were . Dick san was also with me for some reason . It s so lonely to eat in a dining hall without Ayesha chan Ayesha chan, your meals were delicious Erm, I didn t make any of the food myself . I could hear a lot of regret in their voices and it was embarrassing . I m really glad I worked here . I m really grateful to the Master of Hen Inn . It was a short time, but thanks for working here . Come here again to work once you finish with your work at the Royal Capital . Spiraea thunbergii s were blooming near the guards building . I burnt the image of the fresh, vivid white flowers into my mind . The wind that was hitting my body was no longer cold . I bowed deeply at everyone . I left everyone with a smile so that they wouldn t worry about me . I m fine I boarded the rustic wagon and didn t look back because I was filled with regret .Chapter end
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