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"Hello, Lili. Thanks for inviting me today!
"There you are, Chloe"
About a week after the night club, Chloe came to visit the mansion as promised. Unlike when she met at the orphanage, she got off the carriage dressed close to the outfit.
Going to the Duke's house meant you dressed accordingly, I guess. I dressed her up pretty good too.
who made their debut in the social world with each other. This is minimal manners.
Chloe is so adorable in a light pink dress. She is also gentle in the face, so she is accompanied by a fluffy atmosphere that, even from my point of view, which is a woman, inspires her desire for asylum.
The exact opposite of me with a tight face.
I wasn't as cute as Chloe either, but I wore a pretty pretty dress. But the moon and soooo much compared to Chloe.
When I wore the dress this way, the difference emerged and I felt like I couldn't cut it off.
"It's okay. The lady will look good on you."
"... don't console me at a time when it's as if I've read people's minds. Because I'm surprised."
What a complicated feeling, Luke, who was following me, encouraged me from behind.
I'm glad you told me it suits you, but I feel like I'm being spotted on even my worries and thoughts and from time to time I'm really surprised by him. Even now, too much timing, before I was happy, confusion prevailed.
I turn to my stubborn eyes.
"Hey, from time to time I think, isn't Luke capable of reading mind magic?
"........................... No way"
I told you a joke, but there was a strange time. That bothers me, and it attracts my face.
"Hey, why did you just think about it? That would be an immediate denial. Be honest with me."
"Yeah? What are you talking about? I answered immediately. Isn't it the lady's fault?
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I laugh at Luke all the time.
The magic of the reading mind is literally a very advanced technique of reading the subject's mind. Apparently some people can, but that's just a very limited number of people. I'm not wrong with the perception that it's stranger to be able to.
But Luke wouldn't be surprised if he could. Put it on something, he's a good man for nothing.
It takes my dubious gaze and Luke laughs bitterly.
"It was my fault, so please don't seriously doubt it. You can't. I'm pretty sure the lady knows I'm good at attack magic.
"Well, yes, I do."
"Don't worry, we don't have that many talents."
"... right"
If I could do that, Luke would definitely be pulled out by a magical professional agency in the castle by now.
It was also famous for having only freaks enrolled in the magical specialty agency, commonly known as "Anagura", which brings together only those with special talents.
A nest of demons enough that about five newcomers go to Anura every year and are told that if even one of them stays, they are lucky. They can't live sane and agora. The more decent it is, the faster it falls out is a horrible place to rumor.
This is a rumor, but the director seems to be the weirdest... the number one person I don't think I'd want to actively see, even if I were to marry Al in the future. And I didn't want my Luke to be taken to a place where such a person would be the director.
Because of this, my relationship with Luke has changed, and I can't wait to be broken down by an important butler when he says it's an arrowhead where a good relationship has been built.
"You belong to me. I'm not giving it to anyone."
Even if it's an "Anagura" assignment with recognized excellence, it doesn't bother me that they take mine at will.
To put it that way, Luke affirmed happily.
"That's right. Because I belong to your daughter. As far as I can tell, you have to take responsibility until the end. I'm tired of it, so I don't have to get hit easily."
"I wouldn't do that."
"Yeah, I don't even think you can take care of your daughter for anyone other than me. Because the lady is in the worst mood to wake up, and if she doesn't like her morning tea, she's in a grumpy mood, and it's really hard to serve her unless I'm used to it."
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I felt weak in the morning, so I can't say it back. As for tea, I'm sure you haven't been particularly complaining lately.... for some reason that the tea Luke makes me doesn't always have to worry about my mood in Dompisha.
"... it's good to have Luke"
When I squealed bossy, Luke returned words containing laughter.
"Yes. Right. Thank you for your continued support."
"It's obvious. I need Luke to stay by my side the whole time...... Chloe? What's the matter with you?
Second, I noticed Chloe smiling and looking at this one.
When asked what she was doing, she said with her eyes shining.
"Yeah. They said you two were really close. I thought it would be nice to have a friendly exchange between the two of us. Something that conveys that we trust each other. I knew you weren't a butler."
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Luke and I both became silent.
Sometimes pure words are hard on the contrary.
"... Luke"
I couldn't stand Chloe seeing this one with her sparkling eyes and I asked Luke for help. But ruthlessly Luke shakes his neck to the side.
"What are you talking about? Chloe must be a friend of the lady's, right? The lady will take care of it."
"That's our dialogue. Chloe was originally your friend, wasn't she? Forgive me, but do something about it."
It was Luke who originally introduced me to Chloe.
But Luke didn't snort at me.
"I don't like it. Unlike the lady, Chloe is innocent, so she's kind of embarrassed the other way around."
"That's why I'm saying I don't like it either... hmm? What do you mean you're not like me!
"It stays that way though. Was something wrong?
I hate Luke for making a face that I don't know the bottom of my heart.
"That's the only crazy part! Oh, come on, talk to Chloe."
"I'm a lady's customer, so go ahead, lady."
"... what is this butler? You don't listen to my husband at all."
"I don't think there's ever been a butler like me."
"What, are you lying about me? Try pulling in the dictionary for once."
Answering with a true face, Chloe, who had listened all the way close, now laughed out in her voice.
I realize it was a barren exchange with that laugh, and both me and Luke shut up.
I coughed without meaning so I could get my mind back on it.
"... ma, fine. You're out of line. Chloe, I'll show you the mansion. Please, come inside."
I can't help but talk in front of the front door forever. Encouraging her to come in, Chloe walked inside with an exciting face and stopped in the middle of the lobby. Raise your exclamation.
"Wow... it's huge... The ceiling is high... and I think I'm blinded."
"Right. Because we're an old house. It's a different architecture than it is now, isn't it?
To Chloe, who was greatly surprised at the entrance lobby, I felt a little proud, although not my own.
For more than two hundred years, the mansion is very different from the one built in the last few decades. The height of the ceiling is characteristic. It is now considerably higher than the fashionable style. It's fantastic to see light slip through the skylight, and those who come here for the first time will be surprised.
It's about Al that didn't surprise me, but I can tell you that's a natural reaction, since he can't possibly be stunned by the extent of the Duke's mansion living in the castle.
I had told him in advance that my friends were coming, so the servants were in line in the lobby.
Chloe also seemed surprised at how it was going.
"Wow. After all, when it comes to the Duke's house, it's different because of the number of servants..."
"Really? I don't think I can make it around the house without this much help."
I don't know what's normal because I've lived a life full of servants since I got my mind on it.
Now, I know it's a lot of luxury, but in fact, we're in trouble if we don't have this many hands. If the mansion is large, the garden is large. I have a separate home in my possession, and I have to take care of it.
Sometimes nightclubs are held, and visitors are mostly high-ranking nobles. To be honest, I still don't have enough hands.
Chloe opens her mouth as she contemplates.
"Four of us, I guess. Two butlers and a maid. And I have a chef."
"What..."
He hurries to hold his own mouth with both hands.
I knew the size of the mansion would make a difference in the number of people I was hiring, but I wondered if the house would turn so small. Of course, I don't put it in my mouth because I also understand that it would be a rude statement.
Nevertheless, the old me would have said here, "Well, you live in such a narrow place that you can turn the mansion in such numbers. Or maybe I can't hire a servant" or so I thought he said. Nothing to be proud of.
Now, I won't say it because I understand that each house has its own circumstances, but if I hadn't noticed, my friendship with Chloe would have been broken in an instant. Though it's a story from the past, it freaks me out about being too much of a sucker.
I feel like I'm walking on thin ice and I'm really scared of what I'm saying. I don't know when you'll accidentally say it, it's hysterical.
I couldn't help but be surprised, but I managed not to say any more, and I safely led Chloe to my room.
Today, my father and mother are away on business. When my friend said he was coming, we both seemed sorry. He definitely wanted to see Chloe.
Next time I promised I would, I got in the carriage early this morning and went out.
"Well, this is my room. Go ahead."
Guide him to the room and open the door. Chloe entered the room with a nervous face to see.
"I'm sorry to bother you"
"Nah!
I guess I heard Chloe. There was a clear chirping and dodgy sound from the back and a good run of momentum. Hearing that, Chloe, who was in atrophy, makes her eyes shine.
"Noel!"
"Nyah!
Seeing Noel with his face out of the back, Chloe rushed to her side gladly and held her body up. Binya and her body grow.
When protected, Noel, who was a kitten or adult cat of subtle size, also grew into a fine adult cat more than six months after that.
Noel is feeling a little fat because all of Hugo's brothers and servants feed him without a clue. I'm seriously worried lately that my stomach won't get to the ground because of my short legs.
"Noel, wow, still hungry fuzzy ~"
Chloe is happily burying her face in Noel's belly, trying to suck that smell.
Nor does Noel particularly resist. He just had an enlightened look that was the usual thing.
The look on that face is strange and makes me laugh. Sending Luke his gaze, he nodded and began to prepare tea and tea treats handily on the low table.