◇ ◇ ◇
"I wonder what's going on."
When I went back to the mansion, it was strangely inside.
In the meantime, I'll call Luke.
Usually, it was strange that there were no butlers who were supposed to be waiting before they called.
"Luke, Luke!
I haven't heard back.
I wondered what was going on, and one of the servants who noticed I was back called out.
"Lady!"
"Hey, don't you know Luke?
My husband's back, but he's disqualified as an exclusive butler, such as not welcoming him. When I asked him where the hell he was, even though he was a little frustrated, the servant returned the answer: "Luke is now at the Duke's disposal".
"... your father's?
"Yes. A while ago, a messenger came from the castle and wanted to see the Duke. After a while, Luke was called."
"Yeah. I can't help it if you're at your father's."
Besides, if the messenger from the castle is with you, it's superfluous. I just want to say hello home, but now you should not.
"So when Luke comes out, will you tell him I was calling? I'm going back to my room."
"No. Well, the Duke said that when the lady returns, the lady will come to the room too..."
"Huh? Me too?
I don't remember him at all.
A messenger from the royal palace. And Luke. I don't know what seems to have anything to do with me in relation to the Royal Palace, but when Luke got involved, all I could say was that I didn't know.
If they're still calling, I have to go, and I went to my father's study.
I knock, even though I think I'm nervous about what the hell you're talking about. My father replied immediately and told me to go inside.
"Excuse me... Ah"
I couldn't help but notice the faces I was inside.
My father's study. My father, who stands with a sinister face, and Luke, who awkwardly refrains beside him. In front of my father is a stranger who seems to be a messenger from the royal palace. And there was another man who used to speak to Luke in the city.
"You... why"
Too surprised, my voice plunders. I really didn't know why this person was here.
"I see you again. I am Vieri Limvard, Assistant Chancellor of the Kingdom of Wesleyan."
A magnificent man who noticed me coming in - Vieri greeted him with a truly graceful trick. Even though I'm confused by it, I rush back.
"Excuse me. I'm Liz Beltran. So, Father, you asked for me, what can I do for you?"
Say hello and look to my father.
Why is a foreign assistant prime minister coming to our mansion?
When I looked at my father as if he wanted an explanation, he looked like he couldn't seem to say "um".
Still, I guess you know it won't start unless you tell me. I opened my mouth like I gave up.
"You know what? According to a letter from the royal family from the apostle, your deacon Luke is not talking about being alone all the time, but about the grandson of Grand Duke Soiree of the Wesleyan kingdom."
"What?"
This is exactly what I meant when I didn't get my open mouth blocked.
I would have seriously asked him what his father had mentioned and if he had no other guests, he would have gone crazy.
Because even I know the name of Grand Duke Soiree.
King brother of the present king of the kingdom of Wesleyan. If you have descended from your royal status and earned the position of Grand Duke, but despite your age, you are also famous as a ghost general who is marshalling up the army.
The soldiers of neighboring Wesleyan kingdoms, especially the elite known as SS, are all strong enough to be said to be a thousand, but who is no match for Grand Duke Soiree?
The Grand Duke of Soiree had one daughter, but fell in love with a man from Shirai, and the angry Grand Duke of Soiree took care of his daughter.
My daughter left the country with a man, and then she didn't know where she was, it should be. Sure, I think it was about fifteen years ago.
"... No way"
Transfer your gaze unconsciously to Luke. Luke looked uncommonly crying. But reality is cruel.
Vieri nodded heavily.
"Yes, no doubt, Master Luke Flores is the only son left of the late Veronica now. General Soiree's grandson."
"Shh..."
Luke, who said he lost everything in his body, is the grandson of the Grand Duke of neighboring countries?
I opened my eyes wide to an incredible story. Luke tells me as if I were an excuse.
"The... lady. I didn't know either. Because my father and mother didn't say anything about my grandparents. I have always believed, after all, that I have no blood relatives other than my parents. It's not a lie."
"Yes..."
I didn't think Luke was lying. However, at the same time I was terribly surprised, some of me was convinced somewhere.
Because Luke was too much to do.
My excellent dedicated butler.
He wasn't just good looking, he was smart. He says he's only fourteen years old, but he's also an excellent magician, and he's trusted by everyone. Though I've always thought I was lucky enough to pick up such a usable man.
- Grandson of Grand Duke Soiree. If it's the blood of a brilliant Grand Duke, I'm convinced.
And at the same time I thought so, I wondered why Vieri had visited our mansion.
I think it's good to know who Luke is. But isn't that a story that just needs a letter? I wonder what it means for someone to come all the way to an important position in a neighbouring country.
I have a bad feeling.
I have a very bad feeling about that, too.
……
My father, Luke, and I are silent without being able to say anything. In the meantime, I said with a voice that Vieri was not comfortable with the feeling.
"The fold that delivers the Parent Book to the Kingdom of Roseblade, coincidentally, saw Master Luke in the city. Master Luke gave a living copy to his young lord. So I accidentally rang. In case it's possible. We asked for your name and investigated it independently after returning to the country. As a result, Master Luke turns out to be the orphan of His Excellency's son, Lord Veronica. My lord who heard the story was crying. He said you've always regretted taking care of Master Veronica. And if you have a grandson, you said you would definitely take it and raise it as a heir. I picked up Master Luke today. On Your Excellency's behalf."
"Huh!"
In a way, I felt like I was about to raise my voice to expand as I thought I would. Bite your lips off instead.
Grow Luke as the heir to Grand Duke Soiree.
That means Luke will be away from my side.
Luke, who I never suspected would be with me forever, disappears. That created a terrible sense of loss just for the imagination.
- I don't like it when Luke's gone.
If I can do it, I want to have an eclampsia and scream. That was so unacceptable.
But I know that's unacceptable.
Because there's no say in me on this occasion. You called me because Luke is my dedicated butler. It's just because that's all.
"This Liz said she had picked up Master Luke, who was dying. Even so, Your Excellency has greatly appreciated it. If Master Liz hadn't helped me, Master Luke wouldn't be in this world by now. I really can't thank you enough."
"Nothing... because I didn't want to be thankful and helped"
It was just a whim that helped Luke. It's not something to be praised for.
"Luke...... are you going?
I squeal bossly. It was my father who answered that.
"... that's what they seem to want. His Majesty has also written to me. He told me to turn Luke over. Yes, that's an order."
"Oh no..."
"Grand Duke Soiree has told me that His Majesty is also taking care of a lot of things. My grandson would want to pick it up."
……
The fact that the King gave such an order is synonymous with the fact that the story is already settled.
Turning to Luke, he was looking at me with a twilight face.
"Luke......"
"Lady..."
"To date, I thank you for keeping Master Luke. It's an unforgivable outrage to hire the Grand Duke's grandson, Master Luke, as a butler, but you didn't know that, and Your Excellency said you would meditate your eyes on that."
"Meditate your eyes...?
Luke was the first to react to that word.
Luke stares at Vieri and roughs up his voice.
"Who says," Who do you meditate on? I am sincerely grateful that you have hired me as your daughter's butler. That's because if the lady hadn't picked me up, I would definitely have died that day. At that time, it was the lady who saved me at that time who wanted my most help. Meditate your eyes on that lady? If you're my grandfather, I don't think there's anything to say but thank you. Or does the status of Grand Duke make you say that arrogant dialogue? If that's the case, I don't want to go to someone like that. My wish is to be with the lady for the rest of my life. As your daughter's butler, it's about living. Don't let anyone get in the way of my resolve...!
"Luke......"
Luke's scream made my eyeballs hot.
I was thrown words from him. Vieri, when it comes to it, is flashy.
"Dear Luke..."
"Please withdraw the ramblings against the lady and the Duke. Otherwise, I will never go with you, no matter how much His Majesty commands me."
In a resolute tone, Vieri hastily opened her mouth to finally understand her loss.
"Also, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend Master Luke."
"The apology is not meant to be directed at me. Don't you know that for a messenger?"
"... excuse me. I withdraw my statement."
Luke told me cold, and Vieri bowed her head profoundly toward me and my father.
I just have to be distracted.
Vieri, who has finished apologizing, asks Luke terribly.
"So... Master Luke is with us..."
"... you're going to take me where I said how much I don't like it.... Let me talk to your daughter. You don't mind leaving after that, do you?
"Yes......!
Vieri snorts in haste. Luke called me "lady" and came to his side when he shook him cold.
"Luke."
"I'm sorry. I never thought this would happen."
First, I saw Luke with his head down, and I thought it was at a time like this when it seemed like him.
"I didn't think I had anything in me... I can't believe I had a grandfather. And I never thought a neighboring Grand Duke would come out."
"Right. I'm surprised, too."
I agree with Luke. I grabbed his clothes cuddly.
"Hey, Luke. Are you sure they're going?
You promised to come with me only recently.
I never imagined it would be such an easy thing to break.
Luke grinned bitterly and nodded yes.
"Apparently, because it's a state order. Looks like my grandfather put pressure on me and if I don't go, I'll be annoyed by the Kingdom of Roseblade"
"Oh no..."
"My lady, Her Royal Highness Alan, also causes trouble. That's not what I meant."
Tell him quietly, Luke said, "But".
"They told me to come, so I'll go for now. But, ma'am. Believe me. I will always come back to the lady."
"Luke......"
"By and large, you can't leave someone at risk like a lady. I don't know if he's my grandfather or something, but if I say hello, I'll turn around and come right back. You keep leaving me, and now I don't think there's anything you can say about being my grandfather. You didn't help me when you wanted the most help, but which side down to come back to me, what do you say?
"Oh, yeah."
"- It was no other lady who helped me."
I was hacked by Luke's serious voice.
Look him in the eye.
"That's why I want to live for the lady.... forgive me, right?
The eye said, "Please affirm." I realize that, so I declare it as usual.
"... or I'll be in trouble. What do you think I picked you up for?"
"To make me a dedicated butler, right?"
"That's right. If you know what I mean, just come home."
Yeah, and turn away. Luke laughed small.
"I understand. Ma'am, I'm sure it'll take a little while, but I'm sure you'll be back, so please leave your daughter's butler's seat open until then."
"It's obvious. I've never thought about anything but Luke."
With that said, Luke replied with a satisfied face, "Fine."