The Abandoned Baroness is one of the Black Knight’s favorites

In the afternoon, I went with Carina to Gilbert's private room and office to learn how to care for each of the old tools. However, it was not difficult in itself, and it was a familiar task for Sofia to do, such as polishing the soot and adding oil. However, the use of magic equipment makes the deterioration faster, so the cleaning equipment itself is an old tool. I am grateful to Sofia, but I nod that it is not popular with everyone.

"─ ─ Sophia, you're good at it. Don't forget to check the list to make sure there's nothing left to do. There's a kid in charge in the bathroom, so you don't have to do it."

"Ah, yeah. Thank you."

"No, that's fine. And then... when I'm done with my work, I'm supposed to rest except for Miss Gilbert. The maid in charge is on duty every week. Most of it will be done by yourself, and since Hans is here, we only have to meet and serve dinner."

I certainly don't think I've seen any maids or servants since Gilbert got home. I suppose you're trying to do that. It is a small concern, but it conveys the feeling that the servant can rest slowly.

"When I'm on duty, it's slower than usual to finish my work, but I feel like I've got a little bit of a snack for that. You should try sophia on duty, because it's delicious."

"─ ─ Yes, what is it?"

Every time I heard the explanation, I felt like I was being shown Gilbert's kindness. When she answered over the sky, Carina put her hands on her hips and chest tightened. The technique of sharpening lips also looked cute to Sofia.

"I've been thinking about something again!... okay. It's about time we finished, so let's get this over with and get back. I'm hungry."

Sophia nodded to Carina. Hurry up and get permission to finish the job by reporting today to the maid in Saloon.

Dinner is supposed to be received from the kitchen in the prep room and eaten in the servant's hall in the basement. The time varied depending on the job description, and Sofia and the others seemed a little early to work on Gilbert's absence.

─ ─ Is Sofia here?

After dinner and returning the dishes to the kitchen, Sofia was sitting alone in a chair at the edge of the servant hall without knowing what to do. Carina went back to her room as soon as she cleaned up. Gilbert called me, but I didn't know when to go. It has been some time since Gilbert's home call arrived in the valet hall. It was Hans who came to call the lost Sofia.

Good work, Hans.

Sofia immediately stood up and rushed to Hans. Hans sighed small when he saw Sofia in her maid's uniform.

"... it suits you, uniform"

"Ah... thank you?

The end of the phrase became questionable because Hans looked like he was in trouble. Hans immediately smiled at Sofia with her neck tilted.

"No, please come with me."

Turning his heel, Hans leaves the servant hall and goes up the stairs. Before Sofia was ready, Hans opened Gilbert's private room.

"Master Gilbert, I brought Miss Sofia."

─ ─ Welcome back, Master Gilbert

Gilbert looked at the paperwork on the sofa in the room in front of him, which was also used for private visitors, but raised his face to both voices. As always, the expression has hardly changed, but I feel that wrinkles have slightly appeared between my eyebrows.

"─ ─ Now, if you'll excuse me. Good night, Master Gilbert."

Hans left the room to escape. It's already night, and there's only Gilbert and Sofia in the private room. Gilbert gradually stood up and walked to Sofia's side. Sofia's inability to move with her gaze reminds her of everything she learned today. Gilbert's right wrist in the room does not appear to have a platinum bracelet. Sofia was taken by Gilbert and dyed her cheeks slightly.

"Sophia, did you get anything today?

The words were repeated every night until yesterday. Normally, yes, thank you. I was ashamed to lie down, and it was common for conversations to be less expansive.

"─ ─ Today was my first job. Thank you very much.... you made it my job to manage the old tools, didn't you, Gilbert?

I'm sure Sofia took care not to be troubled by the lack of magic.

"No, I don't mind."

It is Gilbert's usual place to return it without feelings of affection, but is it Sofia who sounds happy? Sophia looked straight at Gilbert's blue eyes as she waited for him to fall again. The lights in the room are old tools that Sofia took care of today. It was more shaky than the magic lights, and it seemed to represent Sofia's heart today.

"... may I ask you something?

"What is it?"

"When Gilbert talks to me... why does he touch my hand?

In response to Sofia's question, Gilbert seemed so upset that it seemed unusual. My eyes are shaking because I'm wounded. Sofia held Gilbert's hand back with courage.

─ ─ Did you hear something?

Sophia regrets that she shouldn't have listened to the obviously distracted eyes. But I also knew I couldn't do what I didn't.

"I'm sorry..."

Unexpectedly, Gilbert loosened his expression a little and pulled his hand to guide Sofia to the couch. Honestly, Gilbert sat next to me. Sophia couldn't lift her face even though her cheeks were dyed at a sudden distance.